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Former post-doc Jochen Steffens wins European Acoustics Association award for research at the School of Information Studies

Congratulations to former 海角社区 School of Information Studies postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jochen Steffens on receiving a Best Paper and Presentation Awards to young researchers for his European Acoustics Association Euronoise 2015 article on work undertaken by Jochen at the School last year with PhD student Daniel Steele and Dr. Catherine Guastavino:

Steffens, J., Steele, D., & Guastavino, C. (2015). New insights into Soundscape evaluations using the experience sampling method. Invited paper presented at Euronoise 2015. May 31-June 3, Maastricht, the Netherlands (6 pages).

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Published on: 6 Jul 2015

Postdoctoral position in accessible computing technologies, School of Information Studies

The Accessible Computing Technologies research group at 海角社区 () is pleased to announce a position for a postdoctoral fellow. Outstanding candidates with a background in HCI and Accessibility are sought for this position. Start date is flexible, with a preference for starting during Summer or early Fall 2015.

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Published on: 22 Apr 2015

School of Information Studies MLIS student Cassandra Ricafort awarded ABQLA scholarship

Cassandra Ricafort, a 2nd-year Master of Library & Information Studies (MLIS) student at the School of Information Studies, has been awarded the 2015 ABQLA Student Scholarship from . This award recognizes an outstanding ABQLA student member. Congratulations, Cassandra!

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Published on: 15 Apr 2015

Course evaluations matter... Evaluate your courses! March 23 - May 1

Evaluate your courses! Monday, March 23 - Friday, May 1

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Published on: 25 Mar 2015

Dr. Kimiz Dalkir and PhD student Irene Kitimbo of the School of Information Studies are co-authors of a new knowledge management book

Congratulations to 海角社区 School of Information Studies (SIS) faculty member Dr. Kimiz Dalkir and PhD student Irene Kitimbo on their new book co-authored with Susan McIntyre (Defence Research and Development Canada) and Perry Paul (Lessons Learned Consultant, Canadian Armed Forces, Retired).

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Published on: 5 Feb 2015

Dr. Kimiz Dalkir of the School of Information Studies authors a new book on intelligent learner modeling

Congratulations to 海角社区 School of Information Studies (SIS) faculty member Dr. Kimiz Dalkir on her newly published book: "."

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Published on: 15 Jan 2015

Dr. Jamshid Beheshti of the School of Information Studies is a co-editor of a new book on the information behaviour of children & adolescents

Congratulations to 海角社区 School of Information Studies (SIS) faculty member Dr. Jamshid Beheshti on the newly published book: "," co-edited with Dr. Dania Bilal.

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Published on: 3 Dec 2014

Exhibit on knowledge sharing & trust with research by Prof. Evans of the School of Information Studies opens at Ontario Science Centre

鈥淚n Knowledge We Trust鈥� is an exhibit running at the !dea Gallery in the Ontario Science Centre (OSC), inspired by research of Dr. Max Evans of the 海角社区 School of Information Studies.

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Published on: 10 Oct 2014

Practicum Pause: An interview with School of Information Studies Master's student Diana DiFrancesco

海角社区 School of Information Studies recent graduate Diana DiFrancesco (MLIS '14) was interviewed by the 海角社区 Library's "Library Matters" blog about her successful Practicum placement with the Library while a student in the Master's program.

During her Practicum, Diana worked with the Library鈥檚 鈥淢yArts Research鈥� information literacy initiative for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts, analyzing best practices at peer institutions, creating an in-depth literature review on literacy instruction, and teaching two MyArts Research seminars.

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Published on: 6 Oct 2014

School of Information Studies PhD student Afroza Sultana awarded grant for research on accessible technology for older adults

Congratulations to Afroza Sultana, 海角社区 School of Information Studies PhD student, on her nomination as a Graphics, Animation and New Media Network of Centres of Excellence (GRAND NCE) Postgraduate Scholar.

As a GRAND scholar, Afroza will receive a stipend of $10,000 annually for three years to investigate the design of accessible touch-screen devices for older adults to support prolonged independent living.

Classified as: Awards, Research, PhD
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Published on: 25 Sep 2014

Dr. Karyn Moffatt of the School of Information Studies awarded Google grant to help people with aphasia

Congratulations to Dr. Karyn Moffatt of the 海角社区 School of Information Studies on her Google Faculty Award grant for the project "Supporting Communication for Persons with Aphasia via Contextual Prompting on a Heads-Up Display" with Co-PI Dr. Leah Findlater, University of Maryland, College Park.

Classified as: Research, grants
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Published on: 15 Sep 2014

Applications are now open for School of Information Studies programs for Fall 2015

海角社区 School of Information Studies Applications Now Open for Fall 2015.

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Published on: 15 Sep 2014

CaPS welcomes new and returning students - get a head start on your career preparation!

The 海角社区 Career Planning Service (CaPS) would like to welcome all new students to 海角社区 and welcome back all returning students. Whether you are聽just starting or finishing up, be sure to take advantage of CaPS in the year ahead. We are here to help you - whether you are trying to find a part-time job, prepare grad school applications, find post-graduation work or find out career possibilities related to your major. Click here for a full listing of programs and services.

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Published on: 2 Sep 2014

Practicum Pause: An interview with School of Information Studies Master's student Talia Olshefsky

海角社区 School of Information Studies recent graduate聽Talia Olshefsky (MLIS '14) was interviewed by the 海角社区 Library's "Library Matters" blog about her successful Practicum placement with the Library while a student in the Master's program.

During her Practicum, Talia worked with the Library鈥檚 extensive map collection, conducting an inventory and experimenting with new geographic information systems (GIS)-related tools and technologies to develop innovative ways of discovering this collection.

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Published on: 2 Sep 2014

School of Information Studies PhD graduate Rhiannon Gainor awarded international fellowship for thesis on Competitive Intelligence

Recent 海角社区 School of Information Studies graduate Rhiannon Gainor (PhD 鈥�14) has been awarded a 2014 Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. This prestigious honour is awarded annually to up to six recipients in an international competition by Beta Phi Mu, the International Library and Information Studies Honor Society. This marks the second time a PhD student from the School has won the award.

Classified as: Awards, SIS, Research, PhD, Competitive Intelligence
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Published on: 7 Aug 2014

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