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Basic Members Directory George Mason University Department of Information Sciences & Technology Basic United States of America North America Member Since 2020 Visit School About Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at George Mason University is dedicated to nourishing future leaders who can address one of the greatest challenges facing the knowledge society: benefitting people and society through deriving technology innovation and actionable insights using the vast reservoirs of information and big data surrounding us. To innovate the way we leverage information, we need to understand the unprecedented level of complexity of information that surrounds us and discover generalizable principles and processes through interdisciplinary research. To achieve our vision, IST is actively developing interdisciplinary research areas and a curriculum that spans our 8 core research competencies including: AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Education Technology, Health Informatics, Human-Centered Computing, and Smart Communities. In IST, we engage and educate the best and the brightest; conduct cutting-edge research that integrates humans, information, and technology to address global problems and challenges. iSchool Contacts Özlem Uzuner Department Chair NLP and Health Informatics Contact Khondkar Islam Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies Data Science and Education Technology Contact Ioulia Rytikova Representative Data Science and Big Data Analytics Contact

Basic Members Directory Universitat Politècnica de València School of Informatics Basic Spain Europe Member Since 2012 Visit School About The ETS d'Enginyeria Informàtica (ETSINF) is the reference school in the field of information technologies in the Valencian Community and one of the first in Spain. The ETSINF, together with the related departments, has a wide range of degrees in the field of computing, both in bachelor's and master's degrees. The school also offers a Master in Digital Humanities, which is one of the national references in its field, seeking an approach between the human and the digital. ETSINF members participate in research groups in fields such as AI, software engineering, robotics, or information management, with a high national and international impact in terms of projects and results. iSchool Contacts Terrasa Barrena Silvia Director of School Contact Eduardo Vendrell Vidal Representative Contact Contact

The Doctoral Colloquium provides doctoral students the opportunity to present their work and engage with their peers and faculty members in a setting that is relatively informal, but allows for high-quality intellectual interactions. Back to Tracks Doctoral Colloquium The iConference Doctoral Colloquium provides doctoral students the opportunity to present their work and engage with their peers and faculty members in a setting that is relatively informal, but allows for high-quality intellectual interactions. Navigation Overview Application Participation Timeline Chairs Overview During iConference 2026, participation in the Doctoral Colloquia will be restricted to those students who have applied and been accepted; the colloquia will not be open to observers. Applications to participate in our Doctoral Colloquia are encouraged from any and all doctoral students. We are seeking broad representation, and participation is not limited to students from member iSchools; Ph.D. students from any university are encouraged to apply. Conditions : Please note that accepted applicants must register during the Early Bird registration period for the conference to take part in the Doctoral Colloquium at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw the acceptance if these conditions are not met. Virtual and Onsite We plan to offer two Doctoral Colloquia, one on-site in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and one virtual. We want to give all applicants the choice to pick the type of session that is most convenient for them, and welcome applications from across the globe to join us in Edinburgh if you are able to travel. For those who can not join us in Edinburgh we would like to provide the opportunity to participate in an online session during the virtual part of the conference. This approach will help us better target the needs of our Doctoral Colloquium participants. Please indicate your preference of participation in the application. Application Student participants in each of our doctoral colloquia will be selected by the chair committee. Application materials will be submitted as a single pdf document to our ConfTool submission site by 20 October 2025 . All materials must be in English, and include the following two sections: Section 1 : A short introductory statement explaining: who the applicant is, their institutional affiliation, supervisors, and (provisional) thesis title; the applicant's preference of participation: onsite or online the applicant’s interest in the colloquium; the applicant’s current stage of their graduate career (beginning, completion of required courses or initial candidacy stage, full doctoral status, data collection and analysis, about to submit thesis etc); an explanation of what they hope to get out of attendance at the doctoral colloquium. Section 2 : A research statement of no more than 500 words describing their dissertation project. Submission Portal Conftool Participation and Format Accepted applicants must register during the Early Bird registration period for the conference to take part in the Doctoral Colloquium at iConference 2026. In order to promote extended interaction among conference attendees and students, those accepted for the virtual doctoral colloquium will be expected to meet the following obligations after they have been accepted: Register for the iConference during the early-bird period, and participate throughout the entire iConference. Preparations : a 3-page (single spaced) dissertation research summary document Prepare a brief presentation to be made during the event. Prepare questions they would like to ask of doctoral colloquium mentors, either formally in the panel or informally during the day. The colloquium is projected to be a 90-minute to half-day event, with multiple small group discussions. We will focus on collaborative inquiry and scholarly discourse with peers and experienced faculty serving as mentors. More detail on participation will be provided prior to the session. Timeline Submission portal opens: mid June 2025 Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: Mid November 2025 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Doctoral Colloquium Chairs Emi Ishita Doctoral Colloquium Chair Kyushu University Japan Contact Mónica Colón-Aguirre Doctoral Colloquium Chair University of South Carolina USA Contact Leslie Abbott Doctoral Colloquium Chair Edinburgh Napier University United Kingdom Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Montréal École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information Basic Canada North America Member Since 2017 Visit School About L'École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information (EBSI) est une école professionnelle de la Faculté des arts et des sciences (FAS) dont les programmes de maîtrise en sciences de l'information et de doctorat en sciences de l'information relèvent des Études supérieures et postdoctorales (ESP). L'EBSI est en filiation directe avec l'École des bibliothécaires, fondée en 1937. Totalement restructurée en 1961, elle devient partie intégrante de l'Université de Montréal sous le nom d'École de bibliothéconomie. De 1961 à 1970, elle dispense un programme de baccalauréat en bibliothéconomie en 1 an (1961 à 1966) puis en 2 ans (1966 à 1971). À l'instar des autres écoles canadiennes et américaines, et pour se conformer aux exigences de l'agrément de l'American Library Association (ALA), l'École de bibliothéconomie dispense, à partir de la décennie 1970, un programme de maîtrise. Le programme, agréé par l'ALA, exige que les étudiantes et étudiants admis en maîtrise, 1er grade terminal dans la discipline, possèdent à l'admission un 1er cycle universitaire dans n'importe quel domaine du savoir, sciences, sciences sociales, sciences humaines, sciences de la santé, science politique, ingénierie, etc. L'École a obtenu l'agrément de l'ALA pour la 1re fois en 1969 et son agrément lui fut successivement renouvelé en 1976, 1985, 1992, 2000, 2008 et 2015. Cette évaluation en profondeur a valeur de reconnaissance de qualité pour l'École qui, ayant obtenu l'agrément, peut participer au réseau des écoles agréées nord-américaines. Pour ses diplômées et diplômés, l'agrément ouvre le vaste marché de l'emploi relié aux champs disciplinaires des sciences de l'information au Québec, bien sûr, mais aussi dans l'ensemble du Canada et aux États-Unis. De 1971 à 1984, l'École a décerné un diplôme de maîtrise en bibliothéconomie (M.Bibl.). En 1984, l'École a pris le nom d'École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information et le libellé du diplôme de maîtrise a été changé en maîtrise en bibliothéconomie et sciences de l'information (M.B.S.I.). En 1998, après une révision en profondeur du programme de maîtrise, le nouveau diplôme est devenu maîtrise en sciences de l'information (M.S.I.), nom qui a été maintenu lors des révisions de programme subséquentes, en 2009 et 2020. L'École offre, depuis 1983, un certificat en archivistique et depuis 2001, un certificat en gestion de l'information numérique. Chacun de ces certificats de 1er cycle comprend 10 cours totalisant 30 crédits. Depuis septembre 1997, l'École dispense également un programme de doctorat en sciences de l'information. Et depuis l'automne 2017, l'EBSI collabore à un programme de 2e cycle de la Faculté des arts et des sciences, le diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées en édition numérique (D.E.S.S.). Enfin, en 2016, l'EBSI est admise comme membre des iSchools, un consortium international d'écoles offrant des programmes d'études supérieures en sciences de l'information et dont les activités de recherche sont consacrées à l'avancement de la discipline. Par cette adhésion, l'EBSI se positionne au sein des leaders mondiaux dans le domaine, tant sur le plan de la recherche que de l'enseignement. iSchool Contacts Lyne Da Sylva Director of School Computational linguistics Contact Contact Contact

The College of Computing & Informatics is a national leader in information and technology education. With cutting edge curriculum and groundbreaking research led by a world-class faculty, our college is one of the only institutions in the nation that can equip you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to drive innovation and improve lives within any industry or career field you choose. No matter where your passions lie, our deep relationships with industry leaders and broad, interdisciplinary programming, coupled with Drexel’s fully integrated cooperative education program, create an unmatched and inclusive environment for 21st century education and research. Start here. Go anywhere. < Back The College of Computing & Informatics is a national leader in information and technology education. With cutting edge curriculum and groundbreaking research led by a world-class faculty, our college is one of the only institutions in the nation that can equip you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to drive innovation and improve lives within any industry or career field you choose. No matter where your passions lie, our deep relationships with industry leaders and broad, interdisciplinary programming, coupled with Drexel’s fully integrated cooperative education program, create an unmatched and inclusive environment for 21st century education and research. Start here. Go anywhere. Master's Programs MS in Data Science MS in Human Computer Interaction/UX MS in Information Systems MSI in Library Information Science Programs are available for full time, part time, on campus, and online formats. Co-op is typically available for full-time on-campus students. Content Areas Archives, Preservation, and Special Collections, Cataloging & Metadata, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Initiatives, Integration, and Management, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Architecture, Information Ethics & Values, Information Security, Information Systems and Technology, Librarianship,Misinformation & Media Literacy, User Experience Design, Youth Services Want more information? Visit Website Contact Us Xue Yan Director of Recruitment xy343@drexel.edu

Basic Members Directory University of Brest Alliance Universitaire de Bretagne (AUB) Basic France Europe Member Since 2024 Visit School About University of Brest (UBO) is the largest university in the Alliance Universitaire de Bretagne (AUB): Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) / Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS) / Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest (ENIB). The initiative to join the iSchools comes from the emerging group on digital humanities, artificial intelligence, natural language processing and information retrieval in the Brittany region in France. PhD students are often co-supervised by faculty members of the three universities in the Alliance. More boradly, University of Brest offers more than 250 degree programmes in the fields of science, humanities, technology, medicine and law, to 23,000 students, among which 9% are international (representing 100 nationalities). More than 150 PhD theses are defended each year. Based on 34 research laboratories and conducted by 1300 researchers, research at UBO is organised into four research axes: Sea, Social sciences and Humanities, Digital Sciences and Mathematics, Health and agro-material. UBO promotes interdisciplinary exchanges and the emergence of innovative research projects. Examples of recent new PhD theses range from AI, to humor study and automatic scientific text simplification. iSchool Contacts Liana Ermakova Representative Natural language processing, information retrieval Contact Kimberly Page-Jones Representative Contemporary British Civilization, Romantic studies: poetry Contact Grégory Miura Representative Information and document management, Identifiers, metadata and standards Contact

The Asia-Pacific iSchools and the AP Next Generation Committee (AP-iNext) organize academic seminars, lectures and workshops on essential topics towards a better information-driven world. This page provides videos of selected activities. Asia Pacific Region All iSchools Communities AP Next Generation Committee The iSchools Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee was launched in 2022 by the Asia-Pacific regional iSchools in conjunction with the iSchools Board. The purpose of this AP-iSchools sub-organization is to maximize the visibility and communication among the next generation researchers, to enhance academic initiatives and mutual support, and to empower the AP library and information science community with vitality and to cultivate future leaders in the information field. The Committee will facilitate an international network for next generation researchers through various events and activities, including the AP-iConference , workshops, panels, international research projects and joint grant proposals. The Committee is composed of next generation researchers in the field of information from Asia-Pacific (AP) iSchools members, the International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) and the Asia-Pacific Library and Information Education and Practice Conference (A-LIEP) communities. The Asia-Pacific iSchools Next Generation Committee now includes 32 members from 21 institutions, the ICADL, and the A-LIEP communities. Dr. Di Wang from Renmin University of China and Dr. Misita Anwar from Swinburne University are the current Chair and Chair-Elect. Meet the Officers Misita Anwar Chair Swinburne University Contact Chao Min Committee Member Nanjing University Contact Hui Chen Committee Member Central China Normal University Contact Masaki Takeda Committee Member University of Tsukuba Contact Peng Xiao Committee Member Sun Yat-sen University Contact Yi Bu Committee Member Peking University Contact Yi Song Committee Member Jilin University Contact Yao Zhang Committee Member Nankai University Contact Vi Truong Committee Member University of Melbourne Contact Xue Pan Committee Member Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology Contact Pianran Wang Committee Member Peking University Contact Irfan Ali Committee Member University of the Punjab Contact Houqiang Yu Chair-Elect Sun Yat-Sen University Contact Claire Timpany Committee Member University of Waikato Contact Iyra S. Buenrostro-Cabbab Committee Member University of the Philippines Diliman Contact Naya Sucha-xaya Committee Member Chulalongkorn University Contact Rahmi Committee Member Universitas Indonesia Contact Youngseek Kim Committee Member Sungkyunkwan University Contact Zekun Yang Committee Member Renmin University of China Contact Ping Wang Committee Member Central China Normal University Contact Anita Dewi Committee Member Charles Sturt University Contact Ming-Hsin Chiu Committee Member National Taiwan Normal University Contact Alireza Moayedikia Committee Member Swinburne University of Technology Contact Yaming Fu Committee Member Shanghai University Contact Di Wang Committee Member Renmin University of China Contact Hiroyoshi Ito Committee Member University of Tsukuba Contact Md Khalid Hossain Committee Member Monash University Contact Nicholas Vanderschantz Committee Member University of Waikato Contact Shaobo Liang Committee Member Wuhan University Contact Wei Jeng Committee Member National Taiwan University Contact Qiao Li Committee Member Nankai University Contact Linlin Zhu Committee Member Jilin University Contact Lei Hou Committee Member Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology Contact Benedict Salazar Olgado Committee Member University of the Philippines Contact Stella Peng Committee Member University of Melbourne Contact Xiaoyu Chen Committee Member Shanghai University Contact Past Chairs 2022-2025 Di Wang Renmin University of China Contact

Basic Members Directory National Taiwan Normal University Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies, College of Education Basic Asia Pacific Member Since 2016 Visit School About The groundwork of the Taiwan’s first education effort in Library and Information Studies(LIS) began in 1955, as an undergraduate track within the Department of Adult and Continuing Education at the National Taiwan Normal University. To nurture advanced talents for library and information services in meeting the needs of our knowledge-based society, the University established an independent Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies in 2002. In 2005, we initiated the In-service Master Program of Library and Information Studies, providing professional development opportunities for in-service library and information service practitioners, with emphasis on knowledge and skills of information technologies. Cooperating with the University’s Fine Arts Department, History Department and Chinese Department, in 2006 we launched the Digital Content and Creative Teaching Advanced Certification Program, for further promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and nurturing digital content talents. The Institute was granted the permission by the Minister of Education in 2008 to launch the Ph.D. program, and recruited doctorate students for the first cohort in June 2009. The goal of our Ph.D. program is to nurture innovative talents for research and leadership in library and information services, in responding to the paradigm shift of library and information research, as well as the trends in the digital society. In 2016, GLIS at NTNU has become a member of iSchool which is an international consortium of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field on the broad subjects about the interaction among people, information, and technology. iSchool Contacts Hao-Ren Ke Dean of School Digital and Internet Technology Contact Contact Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Hildesheim Department of Information Science and Natural Language Processing Associate Germany Europe Member Since 2023 Visit School About At the School of International Information Management, we combine Information Science, Computational Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication. We believe that with this combination students can participate in teams creating innovative and user-friendly systems or services within different domains. Much emphasis is placed on user-driven human-computer-interaction, users ‘information behaviour, and information seeking and retrieval especially of cross-lingual and cross-cultural approaches. In all our subject areas we put the user and his/her needs and requirements first. We understand Information Science in an analytical as well as in a constructive sense so that students can choose one of these directions. Subjects’ areas we specialize in include: Information (Seeking, Searching) Behaviour Information Literacy Online Marketing and Social Networks (Cross-lingual) Information Retrieval Multimedia Retrieval (such as image IR) (International) Human-Computer-Interaction. We run a bachelor's and master's programme as well as doctoral programmes. Our undergraduate programme offers studying abroad for one semester and the course portfolio embraces multidisciplinary learning with the opportunity to specialize on information and computer science or on information science and digital social sciences. Additionally, we offer a Joint Degree: Global Studies on Management and Information Science (IIM-GLOMIS) For the students at the University of Hildesheim the Joint Degree Program combines the master’s degree Programs "International Information Management - Information Science" of the University of Hildesheim and "Information and Communication Engineering" of the Pai Chai University, Daejeon and "Management Information Systems" of the Chungbuk National University, Cheongju. iSchool Contacts Lea Wöbbekind Representative User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction Contact Stefanie Elbeshausen Representative Contact Contact

Supporting Members Directory Long Island University Palmer School of Library and Information Science Supporting United States of America North America Member Since 2017 Visit School About The Palmer School of Library and Information Science is one of the most distinguished schools of library and information science in the country. Palmer offers the MSLIS degree both fully online and blended formats. With program locations throughout the New York metropolitan area, the Palmer School offers a broad portfolio of degree options and advanced certificate programs taught by a faculty of distinguished scholars, researchers, and hands-on practitioners. Our master's programs are designed to prepare you for careers in information science and help you skillfully harness the way information is preserved, valued and delivered to every facet of society. The School offers a PhD in Information Studies, fully online, and a prestigious Dual Master's degree with NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science Students come to Palmer because of its accessibility, academic standards, and accreditations. Graduating from the Palmer School connects you with a prestigious Palmer Alumni community who are recognized in the industry as holding highly sought after skills sets. Palmer provides education and networking for one of the world’s leading information epicenters and will enable you to connect with global industry leaders. The Palmer School is a Supporting Member of the iSchools consortium, and a comprehensive school of information studies with one of the largest LIS program in the New York City metro area. iSchool Contacts Bea Baaden Director of School Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology Basic United States of America North America Member Since 2019 Visit School About The School of Information Technology (SoIT) is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT is home to Ohio's first Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT an average annual growth rate of 18%. It currently serves more than 2,000 students with 35 full-time faculty members, 35 full-time staff, and 30 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Civic Technologies Lab, and the Information Technology Analytics Center. The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. Click above on Visit School for more information about SoIT. iSchool Contacts Hazem Said Head of Department Contact Contact Contact

Back to Past Conferences iConference 2012 Culture • Design • Society University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Feb. 7 - 10, 2012 Proceedings Total registered participants: 486 Papers presented: 53 (acceptance rate 32%) Posters presented: 95 (acceptance rate 64%) Workshops presented: 9 (acceptance rate 75%) Alternative Events presented: 16 Doctoral Colloquium Participants: 20 Reviewer: 144 Participants per Region Conference Chairs Jens-Erik Mai University of Toronto Andrew Drummond University of Toronto Organizers Papers Chair: Jonathan Furner, University of California, Los Angeles Posters Chair: Paul Marty, Florida State University Workshops Chair: Kelly Lyons, University of Toronto Alternative Events Chair: Philippa Levy, University of Sheffield Doctoral Colloquium Co-Chairs: Hamid R. Ekbia, Indiana University and Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University Keynote Speakers Chair: Brian Cantwell Smith, University of Toronto Publication Chair: Yuri Takhteyev, University of Toronto Early Career Colloquium Co-Chairs: Joseph Janes, University of Washington and Anita Komlodi, UMBC Local Organizing Committee (all from University of Toronto): Amanda Brooks iSchool Alumna Volunteer Susan Brown iSchool Assistant Dean, Administration Ginger Coons PhD Student Volunteer Joe Cox iConference LOC Chair Andrew Drummond iConference LOC Chair Ahlya Fountain iSchool Alumna Volunteer Clark Heideger iConference Coordinator (iCaucus) Heather MacNeil iSchool Faculty Member Jens-Erik Mai iConference Chair Wendy Newman iSchool Faculty Member Kathleen O’Brien iSchool Communications Officer Kathleen Scheaffer iSchool Librarian Ivan Sestak iSchool IT Administrator Katherine Shyjak iSchool Finance Officer Nalini Singh iSchool Librarian Elisa Sze iSchool Librarian Mark Ackerman, University of Michigan Alessandro Acquisti, Carnegie Mellon University Jack Andersen, Royal School of Library and Information Science Nick Belkin, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Jean-François Blanchette, University of California, Los Angeles Johan Bollen, Indiana University Geoff Bowker, University of Pittsburgh Amy Bruckman, Georgia Institute of Technology Donald Case, University of Kentucky Chen Chuanfu, Wuhan University Paul Clough, University of Sheffield Kevin Crowston, Syracuse University Ron Day, Indiana University Melanie Feinberg, University of Texas, Austin Robert Glushko, University of California Berkeley Sean Goggins, Drexel University Sara Grimes, University of Toronto David Hendry, University of Washington Steven Jackson, University of Michigan Jim Jansen, The Pennsylvania State University Michelle Kazmer, Florida State University Anita Komlodi, UMBC Christopher (Cal) Lee, University of North Carolina Bonnie Mak, University of Illinois William Moen, University of North Texas Bonnie Nardi, University of California, Irvine Heather L. O’Brien, University of British Columbia Ee-Peng Lim, Singapore Management University Vivien Petras, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin Elizabeth Shepherd, University College London Bo Xie, University of Maryland Program Committee Sponsors & Partners ⋆ Microsoft Corp. ⋆ Emerald ⋆ National Science Foundation ⋆ branchfire ⋆ Morgan & Claypool Publishers Awards Best Full Research Paper No award was given in this category Best Short Research Paper No award was given in this category Best Poster No award was given in this category Best Chinese Research Paper No award was given in this category The organizing team of the iConference 2012 included members from 3 countries.