New Publication: “Quietly Incomplete”: Academic Historians, Digital Archival Collections, and Historical Research in the Web Era
UWM offers full-ride Diversity in Tech Education scholarships for Milwaukee high school graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering 12 to 15 full-ride scholarships for incoming freshmen from Milwaukee high schools in Fall 2022. The scholarships, for students who are pursuing degrees in computer science, data science and information technology, are part of a… Read More
SOIS Alum – Thomas J. Hennen, Jr., 2021 WI Library Hall of Fame Inductee
Tom Hennen was nominated for the Library Heritage Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to the Wisconsin library community, as well as to the planning, evaluation, and development of public libraries throughout the United States during his 40-year career… Read More
Training the Next Generation of Data Leaders: The Data Intelligence Project
Alation has a big vision: to empower a curious and rational world. Our platform combines data insights with human intelligence in pursuit of this mission. In the fall of 2019, Alation brought this mission to higher education. Susannah Barnes, an… Read More
In The News: Dr. Maria Haigh and Alation Supports Next Generation of Data Enthusiasts
Alation Supports Next Generation of Data Enthusiasts, Provides Free Software & Training Tailored to Academic Institutions to Empower Students with Data and Analytics Skills After successful pilot with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, call for applications opens globally
Alation Supports Next Generation of Data Enthusiasts
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alation Inc., the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, today announced a new philanthropic initiative, The Data Intelligence Project. As part of this initiative, Alation provides its platform, free of charge, to academic institutions to nurture the next generation… Read More
Rebekah Bain (MLIS + MA History ’21) – 2021 Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Internship Program
Rebekah Bain (MLIS + MA History ’21) was accepted as a junior fellow in the Library of Congress’ summer internship program in the Library’s Manuscript Division.
Nadellas donate $2 million to UWM to increase diversity in tech education
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received $2 million from UWM alumnus and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and his wife, Anu Nadella. The gift will create the Fund for Diversity in Tech Education at UWM, which will support the university’s efforts… Read More
Emma Molls (MLIS’13) – 2021 LJ’s Digital Developer Mover & Shaker!
Each year, the Library Journal honors “The People Shaping the Future of Libraries” in their Movers & Shakers edition. This year, SOIS Alum Emma Molls (MLIS ’13) has been named a 2021 Mover and Shaker in the Digital Developer Category! Emma is being honored… Read More
SOIS Student Research Day Awards – Spring 2021
Each Spring Semester the SOIS Research Committee hosts the SOIS Student Research Day. Students are invited to submit paper proposals based on their research papers, critical literature surveys or designed research projects. This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the SOIS… Read More