  {"id":8013,"date":"2024-08-06T11:11:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?p=8013"},"modified":"2026-03-30T02:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:31:39","slug":"sois-associate-dean-dietmar-wolfram-planning-to-retire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/sois-associate-dean-dietmar-wolfram-planning-to-retire\/","title":{"rendered":"SOIS Associate Dean Dietmar Wolfram planning to retire\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Dietmar Wolfram, associate dean and head of school for the School of Information Studies (SOIS), is retiring this summer after 34 years at 51ÁÔÆæ.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolfram has fond memories of both his time in research and teaching and his years as an administrator, he said.&nbsp; \u201cI\u2019ve checked the boxes of what I wanted to do in my career. I\u2019ve enjoyed all aspects of the work.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has been recognized nationally and internationally for his teaching and service. In October of 2023, the Association for Library\u202fand Information Science Education (ALISE)\u202fhonored him with its <a href=\"https:\/\/alise.org\/page\/alise-service-award\">2023\u202fService Award<\/a>. In 2012, he received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asist.org\/programs-services\/awards-honors\/teacher-award\/teacher-recipients\/\">Clarivate Analytics Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award<\/a> from the Association for Information Science &amp; Technology. He has also been recognized as a leading contributor to research in library and information science, having been ranked in the top 2% globally for his research contributions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosbiology\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pbio.3000918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">field<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/DW-ALISE-Award-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Dietmar Wolfram and Diane Sonnenwald standing next to each other holding the framed outstanding teacher award\" class=\"wp-image-8015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/DW-ALISE-Award-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/DW-ALISE-Award-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/DW-ALISE-Award.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Dietmar Wolfram presented with the ASIS&amp;T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award by ASIS&amp;T President, Diane H. Sonnenwald<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus of his research work has been on applied informetrics, scholarly communication, information retrieval and information science education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wolfram grew up in northeastern Ontario, more rugged and colder than southeastern Wisconsin. The area was a cultural mosaic, with many immigrants, including his German parents, moving to the region given the many job opportunities in the mining industry at the time. His first language was German though he hasn\u2019t had much opportunity to use it for awhile. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His interest in data modeling and scholarly communication led Wolfram to the field of information science. He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in the history of science and computer science, his masters of library and information science and doctorate in library and information science at the University of Western Ontario. He came to 51ÁÔÆæ in 1990.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, Wolfram\u2019s research has focused on the area of open science, which strives to make all aspects of scholarship more transparent and accountable. In particular, he has been examining research data citation and open peer review. Making products of research more transparent has its merits, but there is also room for improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11192-020-03488-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paper<\/a>, written with colleagues, Wolfram discussed the pros and cons, and current state, of open peer review as opposed to the older method of \u201cblind\u201d reviews where researchers don\u2019t know who was reviewing their manuscripts. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend seems to be toward more openness, Wolfram and co-authors concluded. They found 617 examples of journals at the time using open peer review. Debate continues on whether open reviews, where reviews and reviewer identities are published alongside papers, encourage more accountability by reviewers and authors. Some journals even allow for authors to respond to reviews encouraging dialog.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a very interesting time for scholars,\u201d Wolfram said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While his research time has become more limited as his administrative duties increased, Wolfram still enjoys teaching and engaging with students and colleagues from around the world, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018I\u2019ve enjoyed serving as a host for visiting scholars and sharing cultural experiences with international students.\u201d Last summer, he spent two weeks teaching a graduate seminar in Brazil on open science and research data management. \u201cThe students were very friendly and engaging.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is proud of the growth and expansion of SOIS during his time at 51ÁÔÆæ, having co-led the efforts to develop the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST) program and PhD program in Information Studies. The BSIST major, which has around 500 students, combines core IT skills like front-end web design, programming and project management with electives to prepare students for careers in the IT industry. He was also an early adopter of online teaching. The addition of online programs has helped more students from around the country earn degrees and certifications, and the school has moved into new areas like data analytics. In 2012, while serving as Interim Dean for SOIS, he secured membership for SOIS in the iSchools group, an international collaborative of leading information schools (www.ischools.org).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignright uwm-c-img--right uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/ccep-dietmar-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Associate Dean Dietmar Wolfram sitting in a lounge conversing with students and staff\" class=\"wp-image-8028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/ccep-dietmar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/ccep-dietmar.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Dietmar Wolfram discusses research and curriculum synergies with colleagues from across the College of Community Engagement &amp; Professions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe school is much larger than when I started,\u201d said Wolfram, \u201cand the university has really changed.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More recently, Wolfram has been involved in efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion within the College of Community Engagement and Professions, where a working group of representatives from across the college has identified priorities to improve student and employee recruitment and retention.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen minority students don\u2019t see themselves represented in the faculty and staff, that sends a message,\u201d said Wolfram, in a March article about university efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After retirement, Wolfram plans to spend more time with family, traveling, engaging in hobbies and research, and he would like to improve his French and German.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 8th, 2024 the School of Information Studies held a celebration honoring Dr. Dietmar Wolfram&#8217;s 34 years of leadership and service! Below are a few photos from this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-slider uwm-p-slider--dots-outside\"><div class=\"uwm-p-slider--base\"><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/Mone-Wolfram-Retirement.jpg\" alt=\"UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and Dr. Dietmar Wolfram at Dr. Wolfram&apos;s retirement celebration.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone and Dr. Dietmar Wolfram at Dr. Wolfram&#8217;s retirement celebration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/Wolfram-Retirement.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Dietmar Wolfram shares a few fond memories of his time at 51ÁÔÆæ at his retirement celebration.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Dietmar Wolfram shares a few fond memories of his time at 51ÁÔÆæ at his retirement celebration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/clara-chu.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Chu, a PhD classmate of Dr. Wolfram, delivered several messages of congratulations.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Clara M. Chu, Director, Mortenson Center and Mortenson Distinguished Professor at the University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign. Dr. Chu, a PhD classmate of Dr. Wolfram, delivered several messages of congratulations from fellow friends and colleagues to Dr. Wolfram at his retirement celebration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/Dean-Freiburger.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Tina Freiburger, Dean of the College of Community Engagement and Professions, congratulates Dr. Wolfram on his retirement.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Tina Freiburger, Dean of the College of Community Engagement and Professions,  congratulates Dr. Wolfram on his retirement.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/KunLu-Wolfram.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Wolfram shakes hands with Dr. Kun Lu, Associate Professor.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Wolfram shakes hands with Dr. Kun Lu, Associate Professor, School of Library &amp; Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Lu was one of the first graduates of UW-Milwaukee&#8217;s PhD in Information Studies program which Dr. Wolfram helped launch.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/ist-anniversary-group.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Dietmar Wolfram&apos;s retirement celebration held in May at FormLabs MKE.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Dr. Dietmar Wolfram&#8217;s retirement celebration held in May at FormLabs MKE.<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/08\/ist-anniversary-celebration-photo-booth.jpg\" alt=\"Panther Pride photo booth props at Dr. Dietmar Wolfram&apos;s retirement celebration.\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>Panther Pride photo booth props at Dr. Dietmar Wolfram&#8217;s retirement celebration.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dietmar Wolfram, associate dean and head of school for the School of Information Studies (SOIS), is retiring this summer after 34 years at 51ÁÔÆæ.&nbsp; Wolfram has fond memories of both his time in research and teaching and his years as &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3016,"featured_media":8032,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[24,25,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8013","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-spotlight-stories","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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