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Intervention! How Ethical Speculation Could Prevent Future Tech Trouble

April 9, 2021

For the next chapter in her career, Assistant Professor Casey Fiesler––who studies technology ethics, internet law and policy, and online communities––will launch a five-year research project on ethical speculation in technology design. Her work will be supported by a $549,513 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation––one of the most prestigious awards given to faculty in the early phases of their careers.

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Celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week

April 7, 2021

Happy Graduate Student Appreciation Week from CMCI and CU Boulder!

CU Boulder Today: “Designing Tech with Mortality in Mind”

April 2, 2021

Featuring Jed Brubaker (Information Science)

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Max Gannett: CU Boulder Student Employee of the Year Runner-Up

April 1, 2021

As CMCI Peer Career Coach, Max has earned the respect of his fellow students, staff and faculty. He is an excellent guide for students who seek him out for resume help, internship searches and more.

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Designing Tech with Mortality in Mind

March 18, 2021

It’s inevitable that at some point we must all “get our affairs in order,” and when we do, there are checklists, policies and professionals to help create everything from wills and trusts to advance directives. But a key element––guidance surrounding technology and end-of-life planning––is missing. Assistant Professor Jed Brubaker will work to close this gap through a five-year research project supported by a prestigious NSF CAREER grant.

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Register for Summer Session! Scholarships Available

March 16, 2021

Taking courses this summer? CMCI has 20 summer scholarships ($500 each) available for undergraduate students.

Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, an Information Science PhD student, has been awarded the Microsoft Research Fellowship for 2021. He studies how and why facial recognition technologies get it wrong.  Credit: Casey Cass/CU Boulder

How computers see us: Microsoft Fellow working to curb discrimination by AI

Feb. 16, 2021

Morgan Klaus Scheuerman, an Information Science PhD student, has been awarded the Microsoft Research Fellowship for 2021. He studies how and why facial recognition technologies get it wrong.

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Announcing the Fall 2020 Dean's List

Jan. 20, 2021

Congratulations to all honorees.

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Coloradan: Beyond a Moment, a Movement

Nov. 20, 2020

CU Buffs share experience with racial injustice on campus and illuminate paths toward anti-racism.

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CMCI Now: Fall 2020

Nov. 19, 2020

Read the latest issue of our award-winning magazine.

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