Syracuse University School of Information Studies

Emily Harrington '21 aims to lead in cybersecurity. From sports to national security, her journey shows a deep passion for protecting people and a commitment to global impact. Read more: https://heyor.ca/3lsBuJ

Check out some highlights from the iSchool Involvement Fair! It's always a great opportunity to watch students come together, share ideas and explore new opportunities to get involved!

Rebecca Davis Kelly G’24 is an associate professor at Syracuse and helps students learn cutting-edge design thinking strategies and data-driven problem-solving skills. She recently earned a doctorate in Information Management. Read more: https://heyor.ca/ow8DzD

Jian Jian G’21 is a senior data and applied scientist at NetApp in California. He credits the iSchool for helping him thrive in the cybersecurity field! See full story: https://heyor.ca/n0EXti

The iSchool is launching a new master’s program in Applied Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence! This program prepares students to apply advanced generative AI models with a focus on ethics and a human-centered approach to meet the growing demand in the field. Find out more: https://heyor.ca/KjQG2n

Swing by during Career Services' new walk-in hours, and if you need to book an appointment on Handshake, just hit the link in our bio!

SaiKumarReddy Pochireddygari G'24 is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with ADP. He decided to attend SU after researching the iSchool online and seeing its strong data science curriculum! See full story: https://heyor.ca/n79wDn

Sarah Appedu, a third-year Ph.D. student at the iSchool, was recently selected to be part of the 2024 ALISE Leadership Development Internship Program! See full story: https://heyor.ca/gsA8rL

Rhea Patel ‘21 works as a technical project manager at RSM, a global tax, audit and consulting firm. She has interests in working with the fashion, beauty, sports and music industries.
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Tune in to NPR’s Here & Now at 12:50 PM today to hear iSchool Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley discuss Meta’s decision to shelve Crowdtangle, the essential tool for journalists and researchers studying Facebook messaging. See ways to tune in here: https://heyor.ca/bNwXGP

Sophia Davis ‘22 is an Information Developer for IBM Security products and focuses on sales enablement and threat management. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Information Management and Technology. See full story: https://heyor.ca/11ohEA

Mike Borek ‘94 is the CEO of CoorWorks, Inc., which provides tech solutions for armored cash transport, ATM field maintenance and retail and remote operations management industries. See full story: https://heyor.ca/qLBOaB

Thank you to everyone who keeps the 14-year tradition of the It Girls program at the iSchool alive! This program empowers high school students to use technology to tackle real-world challenges, helping them grow as problem-solvers, critical thinkers and leaders. Learn more about It Girls: https://heyor.ca/gNmS9m

Welcome, new students! We're excited to introduce you to the iSchool community through these special welcome events. We kindly ask that all incoming students attend. Can't wait to see you there! 🍊

Lizhen Liang, G’20, ‘25, is studying information science and technology. He is focused on computational social science and how AI is researched and used to inform people’s lives. See full story: https://heyor.ca/3QMEcd

Dr. Rebecca Williams G’20, G’24 is a deputy director and data systems engineering officer in the U.S. Army. While earning her doctorate, she studied the effects of sociocultural barriers on Haitian Americans’ financial literacy. Read more: https://heyor.ca/ZSFlEC

iSchool alum Lily Coyle and Professor Lee McKnight visited the United Nations to take part in a conference surrounding open-source platforms and artificial intelligence being utilized in government, schools, and society!

Yigang Qin G’28 is a first-year Ph.D. student studying Information Science and Technology. He is studying the implications of contemporary information technologies on social interactions and organizational dynamics. See full story: https://bit.ly/3zccZsM

Leah Dudak G’26 is researching trauma in public libraries and using her skills in quilting, crocheting and embroidering to tell the stories of librarians’ struggles. See full story: https://bit.ly/4extlwb

Rachel Rutkoski G’24 earned her doctorate in information management. She is a Technology Solution Architect at Accenture and wanted to get a degree with a flexible schedule. See full story here: https://bit.ly/3KQQD2n

Zilin “Jason” Zhou ‘21 is a product designer at PayPal and says his experience at the iSchool transformed him into the award-winning professional that he is today. See full story: https://bit.ly/3xrHJW8

Marangelis Uben ‘24 majored in Information Management and Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. She hopes to get a master’s degree in computer science and work in software engineering! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3XyXAgo

Dr. Jane Asantewaa Appiah-Okyere, G’13, ‘24, was recently honored for bringing internet connectivity to rural communities in Ghana, Africa. She graduated in May from the iSchool’s Doctor of Professional Studies program. See full story: https://bit.ly/3Vwmmes

Maddy de Vera '25 is double majoring at the iSchool and Newhouse. The two schools are helping bring together her diverse passions. Link in bio to read the full story! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3QKCqaB

Tune in to the latest episode of Infoversity! Alana Variano '08, who has been with LinkedIn for nearly five years, chat with iSchool sophomore Lex Miller-Thomas, sharing her experiences and offering valuable career advice! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3VLHqPh

iSchool student Schneider Joachim ‘26 is working to earn a bachelor’s degree in applied data analytics and a minor in policy studies and innovation, design and startups. See full story: https://bit.ly/4aglyzH

Caroline Katzman ‘22 is a business transformation consultant at IBM specializing in data technology and transformation. She credits the iSchool for helping her learn about smart technology. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4dIwx7G