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Eight iSchool Students Named ALA Spectrum Scholars for 2020-2021
Eight graduate students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information have been awarded Spectrum scholarships by the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services for 2020-2021.
17th Graduate of Gateway PhD Program Focuses on Appraisal and Information in the Private Sector
The Gateway PhD program, an
international doctoral program at San José State University
School of Information and conferred by Queensland University of
Technology, celebrated its 17th graduate, Dr. Salvador Barragan.
New REFORMA Student Group Connects Students and Professionals Serving Spanish-speaking and Latino Communities
REFORMA Student and Alumni Group Announces First Officers
The San José State University School of Information is pleased to announce the formation of a new student group, REFORMA SJSU iSchool Student Group, and the nomination of the group’s first officers to its executive board.
Student Research Journal’s 19th Issue Covers Research and Reviews Relevant to the Current Social Climate
Volume 10, Issue 1
The 19th issue of the Student Research Journal, a fully student-run online publication of the San José State University School of Information, is now available online.
Two iSchool Alumni Honored with Awards for Stellar Professional Achievements
The Special Libraries Association recently recognized 11 members with awards, two of whom earned their Master of Library and Information Science degree from the School of Information at San José State University. The SLA is a nonprofit global organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners in business, government, academic, and other “specialized” settings.
New Tenure-track Assistant Professor Brings Data Science Expertise to iSchool Faculty
The San José State University School of Information announces the addition of a new tenure-track assistant professor to its diverse and award-winning faculty. Souvick Ghosh will focus on developing a foundational course, Problem Solving with Data, and will contribute his professional applied experience to the iSchool’s Master of Library and Information Science degree program.
More than $29,000 Awarded in Fall 2020 Special Session Scholarships
Funding totaling $29,862 was awarded to 21 students pursuing master’s degrees at the San José State University School of Information. Using software such as Prezi, Powtoon, or emaze, scholarship applicants creatively showcased themes of global impact or professional leadership through descriptive text, data points and visual elements.
Endowed Scholarships Support iSchool Students, Reaffirm Dreams
San José State University School of Information awards scholarships endowed or donated by faculty members, students, alumni and friends to exceptional students enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science or Master of Archives and Records Administration degree program. This spring, 12 continuing graduate students of the MLIS and MARA programs earned 14 scholarships totaling $13,750 to be app
Director’s Scholarship for Excellence Awarded to Five New iSchool Students
Five students who will be enrolling in the Master of Library and Information Science program at San José State University’s School of Information in fall 2020 have received the Director’s Scholarship for Excellence, totaling $7,110 in award funding; each award is valued at $1,422.
iSchool Alumna and Faculty Member Named 2020 Library Journal Movers and Shakers
The highly anticipated annual roster of Movers and Shakers in the information profession published by Library Journal is out, and two of them have ties to the San José State University School of Information. Anna Avalos, a 2007 alumna of the Master of Library and Information Science program, and Maggie Murphy, a faculty member, are among the distinguished group of award winners that has grown to nearly 1,000 since its launch in 2002.
Dr. Niloufar Sarraf Receives QUT Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award, Advancing Developments in NeuroInformation Science
Dr. Niloufar Sarraf, the 15th student to graduate from the San José State University-Queensland University of Technology Gateway PhD program, received the QUT Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award for her dissertation, “Mapping the Neural Activities and Affective Dimensions of the ISP Model: Correlates in the Search for Exploration, Formulation, and Collection Stage.” This prestigious award was given in recognition of Sarraf’s outstanding contribution and standard of excellence demonstrated in higher degree research practice.
Four Graduating Students Honored with Director’s Awards for Excellence
The San José State University School of Information proudly recognizes four graduating students from the Class of 2020 for their exceptional work with Director’s Awards for Excellence. During their grad school studies in the Master of Library and Information Science degree program they demonstrated leadership, ingenuity, compassion, and commitment to bettering our communities. Congratulations Elizabeth Borges, Amanda Cronkright, Bijan Nowroozian and Shelby Silvernell!