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Elle: “Inside the Peloverse”

March 16, 2022

Featuring Casey Fiesler (Information Science)

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CMCI researchers dive into ‘dual experience’ of LGBTQ users on TikTok

Feb. 21, 2022

In a study published in January, researchers Ellen Simpson and Bryan Semaan, both with the College of Media, Communication and Information, analyzed how people who identify as LGBTQ adopted and experienced TikTok. They found that, while the participants enjoyed some aspects of the platform, they never quite felt at home using it.

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Learn who won the Three Minute Thesis competition

Feb. 17, 2022

The fifth annual Three Minute Thesis competition held on Feb. 9, featuring 11 finalists, resulted in a winner, a tie for runner-up and a winner of the people's choice award.

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Tips to avoid your ex on social media this Valentine’s Day

Feb. 9, 2022

Did you just see a Facebook “memory” of your ex from Valentine’s Day…three years ago, and now you’re bummed or just annoyed? Blame the algorithms, says Anthony Pinter, a doctoral student in the information science department and soon-to-be ATLAS faculty member.

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CMCI Reflects on Black History Month 2022

Feb. 7, 2022

CMCI Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lisa Flores reflects on the history of Blacks and African Americans in the United States—encapsulated in the song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”—and urges us to bring that history forward both during, and beyond, Black History Month.

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CMCI colloquium digs into hidden world of algorithms with NYU Associate Professor Meredith Broussard

Feb. 3, 2022

Join the upcoming CMCI One College Colloquium for a deep dive into the hidden world of algorithms—including how they reflect, and impact, our society. If you go What: CMCI One College Colloquium: Racialized Algorithms—A Conversation with Meredith Broussard When: Thursday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtually via...

Boulder Reporting Lab: “Nosh Boulder is throwing its weight into Marshall Fire relief efforts. It’s all part of the community-driven mission of the restaurant-owned food delivery service”

Jan. 26, 2022

Featuring PhD student Samantha Dalal (Information Science)

NBC News THINK: “What TikTok's 'West Elm Caleb' says about dating, social media—and us”

Jan. 26, 2022

Written by Casey Fiesler (Information Science)

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Announcing the Fall 2021 Dean's List

Jan. 6, 2022

CMCI students who have completed at least 12 credit hours of CU Boulder course work for a letter grade in any single semester and achieve a term grade point average of 3.75 or better are included on the Dean’s List. They receive a notation on their transcript and a letter...

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Faculty Now: Fall 2021

Dec. 22, 2021

Updates from our all-star faculty of professors, researchers, producers and innovators for fall 2021.

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