iSchool Research Showcase 2026

Celebrate the breadth of impactful research and education happening across the iSchool! From examining how AI shapes our social world to exploring how technology supports civic life, learning, and access, these sessions bring together researchers who are tackling some of the most pressing questions at the intersection of information, technology and society.
 

Featured Panels

Computational Social Science and Critical Perspectives on Technology and AI
9:30–10:15 am
Panelists: Angela D. R. Smith, Hanlin Li, Nathan TeBlunthuis
Moderator: Matt Lease

Civic Discourse and AI for Access, Education, and Memory
11:00–11:45 am
Panelists: Earl Huff Jr., Brian McInnis, Stephen Slota
Moderator: Ying Ding
 

Schedule

• 8:30–9:00: Registration
• 9:00–9:30: Demos, Posters and Refreshments
• 9:30–10:15: Welcoming Remarks and Panel 1
• 10:15–11:00: Demos, Posters and Refreshments
• 11:00–11:45: Panel 2 and Closing Remarks
• 11:45–12:00: Refreshments and Networking