Information Changes Everything

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In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we highlight three lightning talks from UMSI's 2024 Alumni Homecoming Celebration. The talks examine cutting-edge research in the information science field. Rebecca Frank discusses the role of citizen-based nuclear disarmament verification through satellite imagery, emphasizing trust in data. Jiayu Zhou presents his work on using AI and machine...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything" , University of Michigan professors Barbara McQuade , Ariel Hasell , and Ceren Budak join moderator Christian Sandvig to discuss the challenges of disinformation and misinformation in the digital age. They explore the role of social media platforms, the impact of technology on elections, and potential regulations to address these issues. The conv...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we hear from Jon Allan, Senior Academic and Research Program Officer at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Allan challenges the perception of water as an infinite resource, explaining that while the total amount of water remains constant, its usability varies based on its state and location. He discusses the co...

In this episode of Information Changes Everything, we explore why online communities on platforms like Reddit and Facebook often thrive together rather than compete. NathanTeBlunthuis, a computational social scientist, shares his research using concepts from organizational ecology to reveal that overlapping communities frequently support each other instead of clashing. He also shares the implicati...

In this episode of Information Changes Everything, we focus on the power of citizen science, as we hear from UMSI assistant professor Andrea Thomer. Thomer shares her unique journey from a fossil excavator to a data curation expert, highlighting the critical role of data curation in preserving scientific data. She discusses a current project where volunteers contribute to transcribing historical f...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", we explore the topic of water conservation and access, aligning with the University of Michigan School of Information's 2024 Theme Year. Drew Gronewold, an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Environment and Sustainability, brings his expertise, highlighting key water conservation challenges and the obstacles in addressin...

Ever dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur? In this episode of "Information Changes Everything", Jason Blessing, CEO of Plex Systems and current UMSI advisory board member, offers invaluable insights and practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs. In his 2015 talk at the University of Michigan School of Information, titled "Eight Lessons from the Trenches," Blessing shares his experiences and lessons...

In this episode of Information Changes Everything , Dora Demszky, an assistant professor at Stanford University, discusses the unprecedented potential of large language models (LLMs) in scaling various aspects of education. Demszky synthesizes findings from three papers that evaluate the ability of LLMs to provide feedback to educators on their discourse. For the full video of this talk click here...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything,", we put the spotlight on Jeff Furman, chair of the board of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. Join us as Jeff takes us back to the early days of Ben & Jerry's in the 1980s, sharing how the company’s humble beginnings evolved into a powerful social mission. This mission has propelled Ben & Jerry's to the forefront of socially responsible busin...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything,", we hear from economist and professor Lise Vesterlund, who examines why women in the workforce are disproportionately asked to perform “non-promotable work.” This work, often essential yet undervalued, leaves women overcommitted and underutilized in their careers. Lise Vesterlund is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Economics at the University o...

Anticipating AI failures in healthcare with Dr. Karandeep Singh | In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," Dr. Karandeep Singh, a leader in machine learning within health systems, discusses the common challenges and failures in AI model implementation in healthcare. Using real-world examples, Dr. Singh addresses issues such as reproducibility, transportability, and intervention efficac...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," Beth Patin, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, looks into the transformative potential of libraries, archives, and museums in combating epistemicide. Through compelling case studies and historical analysis, Patin discusses the profound impact of epistemicide on individuals, communities, and societies,...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," we look at the shift from in-person workplaces to remote work. UMSI research fellow Xuan Lu shares a human-centered data science approach to improving the sustainability of remote workers and teams. For the full video of this talk visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOpBxxAkj4c&ab_channel=SchoolofInformation   Headlines:  Shadowbanning: S...

In this episode of "Information Changes Everything," we hear from Florian Schaub, an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and the U-M College of Engineering. Schaub discusses the intricate relationship between privacy and technology, focusing on how companies like Google and Facebook track user actions and the implications of this data collection on our daily liv...