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The College of Information is honored to receive the Outstanding College Award by the Office of University Accreditation. This award recognizes a strong commitment to institutional effectiveness and enhancing student learning. Thank you to our faculty and staff for your hard work supporting COI students!
M.S. in Data Science Program Ranked
2nd in Nation by Fortune
Fortune has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 rankings, and we're thrilled to announce that the M.S. in Data Science program has soared to SECOND in the nation!
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UNT President Speaks About the Library Science Program
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Announcing The James L. and Peggy A. Poirot Endowed Scholarship
Dr.James‘Jim’Louis Poirot, Professor Emeritus ofLearning Technologies, worked at UNT from 1976 to 2014 This endowed scholarship was established to advance Dr. Poirot's legacy to help students. We hope you will consider making a gift today!
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New Learning
Technologies M.S. Program Concentrations
Learning Technologies faculty have worked hard to develop FOUR master’s program concentrations! Learn more about the Artificial Intelligence in Education and Learning Analytics, Instructional Design and Technology, Teaching and Learning with Technology, and Workforce Learning and Performance Management concentrations and apply today:
M S in Learning Technologies
to The James L. and Peggy A. Poirot Endowed Scholarship
This summer we’re hosting three STEM summer camps! Learn more about each camp and register now, space is limited: ci.unt.edu/summer-camps
June 10 - 14 Language Bits and Bytes: Computational Linguistics Coding Camp
This camp provides high school students with an introduction to the field of computational linguistics (no coding skills required). Topics include: coding in Python, natural language processing, machine learning, neural networks, and how these concepts relate to the study of language.
July 8 - 12 Tech Explorer Camp
This camp introduces students to a variety of information science careers, including user experience researcher, information technology specialist, and library and information professional. Topics include: human-computer interaction, informatics, misinformation, and the future of working with technology.
July 22 - 26 NextGen Data Leadership Camp
This camp offers students the opportunity to collaborate on interactive activities that reinforce leadership and teamwork principles within data science Topics include: data analytics and technological advancements (e g , basic concepts of data science, interaction with AI/chatbots, human-technology interaction, and programming), Python, data analytics, and text analysis.
What do our summer camps offer?
Check out highlights from last year!
2023 NextGen DATA Leadership Camp
2023 Computational Linguistics Summer Camp
Welcome Dr. Xun Ge
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr Xun Ge to the College of Information. Dr. Ge brings a wealth of experience and expertise as she assumes the roles of Professor and Department Chair of Learning Technologies. Her extensive research background includes illstructured problem-solving, scaffolding, and designing technology-supported learning environments
Welcome to COI, Dr. Ge!
Learn more about Dr. Ge
Publications Have Moved
We're excited to share a new site and process to document all faculty and student publications! Please visit the following to submit and view a running list of all COI publications.
Publications Website
Faculty News
Awardees:
BradyLund,(left),principal investigator and assistant professor of information science
AnaRoeschley, (right), co-PI, assistant professor of information science and director of the archival studies program
MauriceWheeler, (not photographed), co-PI and professor of information science
MorganGieringer, (center), co-PI and head of UNT Special Collections
The UNT team’s grant proposal was one of only seven recently selected for funding by the NEH as part of its Research and Development Grant Program and its special initiative, American Tapestry: Weaving Together Past, Present, and Future. As a Hispanicand Minority-Serving Institution, UNT plays a critical role in safeguarding culturally and historically significant documents related to minority groups in the U.S. Previous research has highlighted a potential deficiency in the support provided to archives and special collections at Minority-Serving Institutions, particularly concerning the digitization of cultural records, which is essential to guarantee the preservation and accessibility of these records. In this research, Lund and his UNT colleagues will comprehensively examine the landscape of
MSI archives and special collections, using a combination of qualitative, quantitative and document-based research methods to better understand what resources are available to these departments, what resources they need and the current status of digitization efforts.
Read more about about ARCHIVALL - MSI
Awards
Distinguished Teaching Professor award
Dr. Jeonghyun "Annie" Kim
Regents Professor
Dr. Jiangping Chen
Dean Kinshuk Elected to iSchools Board of Directors
Please join us in congratulating Dean Kinshuk who has been elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the iSchools consortium! Kinshuk shares, “I am very pleased to join the Board of Directors for iSchools, with the aim to support advancing the information science discipline, be it through the improvements in the quality of doctoral programs, enhancing opportunities for graduates, supporting early career researchers in their research and instruction activities, or new initiatives to bring information science schools across geographical regions together for shared understanding and knowledge. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the discipline with passion and dedication.”
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Dr. Aleshia Hayes Shares the following news:
IEEE VR Conference
Presented a poster with Veronica Johnson LT PhD student) and Dr. Deborah Cockerham, "More than Fitness: User Perceptions and Hopes for Getting Fit in Virtual Reality"
One of the organizers for IDEATxR Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Transparency, and Ethics) in XR
Hosted an IDEATxR workshop: Building a Diverse Lab and fostering leadership and collaboration in students
AECT Association for Educational Communications and Technology)
Elected Vice President for the CLT Division
Learning and Engagement Using Virtual Reality
This March, Drs Regina KaplanRakowski and Fred McMahan volunteered to teach two sessions at OLLI Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) titled "Learning and Engagement Using Virtual Reality." COI student Hasritha Polamarasetti assisted at the events.
Learn more about OLLI
Call for Papers
Drs Ding and Chen are coorganizing a special issue "Applications of Generative AI" for Computer Standards & Interfaces, a top-tier journal in computer and information science Please consider submitting your related research to this special issue and feel free to share the information with anyone who might be interested The submission deadline is August 1, 2024. For more details, please visit the following journal website.
2023 Service Award Recipients
The 471 Service Award recipients being honored this year represent a combined 5,545 years of service to UNT. The awards ceremony, part of Staff Appreciation Month presented by DATCU, is Wednesday, March 27. Honorees reached milestones of 5 to 55 years of service in the2023 calendar year.
5 Years:
Yunjo An
Junhua Ding
Aleshia Hayes
Tricia Kuon
10 Years:
Konstantia Kapetangianni
Xin Wang
25 Years:
Brian C. O'Connor
40 Years:
Gerald Knezek
Call for Generative AI Papers
Grants:
Naresh,N.,& Cockerham, D. 2024 . Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics Education. AI MATE . Sum: $10,000. University of North Texas internal seed grant (funded)
Lead PI Dr. Tozammel Hossain
Project Title: DSFAS Agroforestry for Climate Risk Management: Effectiveness of Windbreaks in Reducing Crop Loss in Midwest, USA
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia
Drs. Du and Hossain's research entitled "Learning Block Chain in School: a Dozen Connected Topics" received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE CCWCConference
Student News
Linguistics Students Investigating What Fictional Languages In Pop Culture Can Teach Us About Human Communication
Analiese Beeler and Carter Smith, UNT undergraduate linguistics majors, are using computational methods and statistical modeling to compare the constructed languages including Dothraki in Game of Thrones, Klingon in Star Trek, and Quenya in Lord of the Rings with natural languages such as Dutch, English, and German that evolved over millennia.
What are the implications of this work?
Congratulations
Successful Dissertation Defense:
Janetta Robins Boone
Fu-Ling Chung
Jorge Garcia
Erin Howard
Sara Reynolds
Successful Dissertation Proposal Defense:
Samantha Norris
Lance Whisenant
Check out the UNT Research and Innovation Article
Meet Brenda G., a passionate master’s student studying Library Science at UNT. She shares, “my biggest obstacle has been finding the courage to leave my previous career and start anew in the library science field. I am so thankful to have this opportunity and have loved the experience so far.”
Read Brenda's Scholarship Story of Gratitude
StudentResources
Alumni News
Marissa Criswell Aundrea Caraway
Marissa Criswellwasa high school biology teacher in Katy ISD when she began collaborating with the school
Aundrea Caraway, the Online Student Experience Manager at UNT, is a seasoned speaker with
library on projects for her classes The librarians in her school encouraged her to consider moving into the library, which brought her to UNT’s Master of Library Science program with the school certification focus. After finishing her degree, her husband was transferred to the DFW area, and she decided to take time off to raise her kids. Then a position came open at the Justin Public Library, so she applied and started using her library degree for the first time since she graduated.
Read more about Marissa
over 7 years of experience in educational technology within student affairs. Holding a BS in Accounting, an MBA, and a recent MS in Learning Technologies, she seamlessly transitioned to her current role. Aundrea's dedication to enhancing online education is further evident as she serves as a 3/26 guest speaker for IndustryInsights.
Please join us in congratulating Aundrea for winning the 2024 UNT Digital Innovation Award!
Read more about Aundrea
Travis Kimpler
Travis Kimpler graduated with a BA in History and English from Texas State University in 2016 before earning his MS in Library Science from UNT in 2022. His journey led him to become a Law Librarian at Travis County Law Library. Travis initially interned with the Texas Legal Services Centre during his paralegal certification, which later led to a practicum position at the Travis County Law Library, now his fulltime role
Readmore about Travis
COIAlumniWebsite
Staff News
Please join us in celebrating our 2024 UNT Staff Award winners! Lisa Hollinger receives the Student Success Award, while Rochelle Sykes earns the prestigious UNT Spirit Award. The College of Information is immensely proud of their remarkable achievements!
2023 Service Award Recipients
The 471 Service Award recipients being honored this year represent a combined 5,545 years of service to UNT. The awards ceremony, part of Staff Appreciation Month presented by DATCU, is Wednesday, March 27. Honorees reached milestones of 5 to 55 years of service in the 2023 calendar year.
5 Years:
Adam M. Chavez
Blanca Hull
10 Years:
Faith Espindola
20 Years:
Sarah Kim
25 Years:
Lisa Hollinger
Upcoming Events
March 26
Industry Insights: Aundrea Caraway
“How to Become the Best Candidate for Roles in Education that Require Technological Expertise” featuring Aundrea Caraway, Online Student Experience Manager. Aundrea will discuss a variety of opportunities that exist in the area of educational technology in student affairs, from instructional design to planning and delivering top-notch virtual events to best enhance an online student’s educational experience. Aundrea speaks from over 7 years of experience working with students in leadership roles, coaching and mentoring, and designing e-learning COI students Eugene Yeoh and Astrid Quiroga Sanchez will lead the event.
Learn More + Register for Industry Insights
April 5
Discovery Series: NASA Heliophysics
- Goals, Missions, and Education
Join NASA's Heliophysics Education Activation Team HEAT from Goddard Space Flight Center for a series of engaging discussions during the "eclipse weekend" in the DFW Metroplex. Dr. Michael Kirk will explain the workings of the Sun and its influence on our solar system. Christina Milotte will outline HEAT's approach to heliophysics education, and Patrick Haas will delve into the essentials of space science engineering. The conversation will highlight the significance of heliophysics, especially in light of the 2024 Total Eclipse, and its longterm importance to society. The panel discussion will be moderated by Carolyn Ng, member of NASA HEAT, and Dr. Gerald Knezek, Regents Professor and Co-Director of Institute for the Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning IITTL at the University of North Texas, College of Information
Learn More + Register for the Discovery Series Event
April 8
Solar EclipseWatch Party
The College of Information is hosting a Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Discovery Park. Come and Go table will be setup outside Discovery Park's southside near the CENG Dean's Office entrance, near the bus stop grassy area. Grab glasses, enjoy a cold refreshment, and watch the eclipse with us!
Table Time: 12 00 p m to 3 00 p m
Eclipse Totality Time: 1 40 p.m. to 1 44 p.m. CST
April 12
Health Informatics Lecture Series
Adriana Arcia, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor at the University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, will present on the topic of information visualization. Her work is focused on meeting the health information needs of individuals with low health literacy and limited English proficiency
Learn More + Register for Dr. Arcia's Lecture
April 18 Information Science
Alumni and Friends Reception
The College of Information cordially invites you to our annual Department of Information Science Alumni and Friends reception to be held in conjunction with the Texas Library Association Conference in San Antonio on April 18th Please join us for updates on the department, mingling with faculty, alumni, staff, and friends of the department, refreshments, games, alumni awards, and prizes from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk. Tickets can be purchased for $38 per person at the following link.
When you purchase a ticket, you can make a gift to The Lis and Philip Turner Outstanding Paper Award Fund. This award encourages students to engage in research and other scholarly endeavors to compete for recognition and awards. The Department of Information Science DIS offers annual awards for Outstanding Student Paper and Outstanding Student Project. This spring, the Scholarship and Awards Committee SAC will be awarding three papers First place will receive an award of $1,000 Second place will receive $750 Third place will receive $500. Each winner will receive an award certificate. The titles of winning papers and projects will be posted on the DIS website. Honorable mentions will also be recognized and the title of their papers and projects posted.
We hope to see you in San Antonio to continue our connections that will last a lifetime!
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