  {"id":8592,"date":"2025-03-17T11:53:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=8592"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:40:00","slug":"information-studies-phd-online","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-studies-phd-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Studies, PhD, Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Information Studies, PhD, Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">PHD<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Join the next generation of information scientists. The online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies, offered by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/\">School of Information Studies<\/a>, focuses on the representation, storage, retrieval, use and impact of information resources on society. Our online modality breaks down the barriers of traditional advanced education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through independent research and collaborative projects, and with one-on-one mentorship, you\u2019ll contribute knowledge to the field and learn how to use information to shape society. Upon graduation, prepare to take on leadership roles where expertise in information science is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates: <\/strong>Fall<br><strong>Cost per Credit:<\/strong> $800 (Total Cost: $24,000*)<br><strong>Credit Hours:<\/strong> 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Doctoral<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-testimonial\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default heading-separator\" id=\"h-why-information-studies-at-uwm\">Why Information Studies at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in Information Studies doctoral seminars through livestreams with local students and faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a PhD in Information Studies through a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/stem-designated-degree-programs\/\">STEM-designated program<\/a> with Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility, offering international students the opportunity to extend their work authorization, gain valuable U.S. experience and enhance their career prospects in STEM fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from leaders in the field. Information Studies faculty rank 10th in productivity among U.S. LIS and iSchool faculty, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0740818815000791\">John M. Budd\u2019s study \u201cProductivity of U.S. and iSchool faculty\u201d (October 2015) in Library &amp; Information Science Research<\/a>. All instructors teach in-person and online courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefit from the School of Information Studies ranking fourth internationally and second in the U.S.\/Canada in department contributions to library and information science (LIS) literature, as reported in a <a href=\"http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/asi.23448\/abstract\">study by Walters &amp; Wilder (2015) in the Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--testimonial uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--testimonial-outside uwm-u-mb-40\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/profile_park_hyoungjoo.jpg\" alt=\"PhD Alum, Hyoungju Park\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><figure class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><blockquote><p>The PhD program at SOIS establishes a dynamic, inclusive and supportive intellectual environment from a combination of advising, mentoring and involvement in research projects with faculty.<\/p><\/blockquote><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--center-short\" \/><figcaption><strong>Hyoungjoo Park<\/strong><em>PhD Alum<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b3xr-paying-for-college\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Paying for College<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b3xr-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b3xr-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-b3xr-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-b3xr-paying-for-college\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Students enrolled in the online PhD in information studies are self-funded. The Office of Student Financial Services can help you find financial resources and answer your questions about program costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The School of Information Studies does not provide financial support for the online information studies program option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-phd-brochure\">PhD Brochure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/SOISDocumentLibrary\/ETUam3Sy-S1NnSxjT8dOSXsB_3UZm8z3mFxOJzMVKZj_dA?e=dGmhBQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-brochure.jpg\" alt=\"PhD in Information Studeis Brochure Cover\" class=\"wp-image-4398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-brochure.jpg 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-brochure-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-brochure-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-phd-handbook\">PhD Handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/SOISDocumentLibrary\/ES3looB-SPJDhuWxJsH5O3kBtbfAhfmEXOgT5tSHj22vqw?e=GZMAJY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-handbook.jpg\" alt=\"PhD in Information Studies Handbook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-4399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-handbook.jpg 400w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-handbook-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/07\/phd-handbook-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b3xr-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice\">\n    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-info-circle fa-fw\"><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\">This program is not currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 admission cycle. We encourage prospective students to revisit this website for Fall 2027 admission updates and deadlines. <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You must meet <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">Graduate School requirements<\/a> plus the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the online PhD in Information Studies program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a cumulative GPA in coursework for the master\u2019s degree of at least 3.5 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants possessing a Master of Library and Information Science or a master\u2019s degree in an allied discipline are encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit three letters of recommendation from qualified people who can attest to your aptitude for doctoral study. At least one letter must be from an academic representative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a one- to two-page reason statement outlining your background and your educational, research and career goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a writing sample that demonstrates your analytical and critical thinking skills. This may take the form of a published research paper, a term paper from a previous graduate program or an earlier completed thesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a curriculum vitae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal and quantitative scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years are optional but not required for admission consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are encouraged to bring at least two years of relevant professional experience prior to entering the PhD program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you lack the requisite GPA or academic area, you may be considered for admission on probation and may be required to complete preparatory coursework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are accepted only for the fall semester. Students begin the Information Studies doctoral program in the fall. An applicant whose file is incomplete will be asked to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/\">Graduate School<\/a>. Online students must also meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/academic-policies-and-procedures\/doctoral-resources\/doctoral-requirements\/#a16\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School residency requirements<\/a>. Physical residency in Milwaukee is not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-person-requirement\">In-Person Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an online information studies student, you will be required to attend a one- to two-day orientation on campus at the beginning of the program. You also must be physically present for all major program milestones, including preliminary exam defense, dissertation proposal defense and formal defense of the dissertation. You will be responsible for meeting all other program requirements through online courses or other approved means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technology-requirement\">Technology Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the following technology requirements for earning an information studies PhD online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Internet Connection<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Required: <\/strong>Broadband internet connection with 5Mbps download and 5Mbps upload and a home network to reliably support these speeds<br><strong>Highly Suggested: <\/strong>15Mbps download and 5Mbps upload<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Computer<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Required: <\/strong>Intel i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 160GB HDD<br><strong>Highly Suggested:<\/strong> Intel i5 CPU, 16GB RAM, 250GB SSD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Computer Accessories Requirement<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Monitor capable of displaying 1920&#215;1080 or higher<br>Webcam capable of 1080p resolution (Suggestion: Logitech C920)<br>Microphone (Suggestions: Rode Procaster, Blue Yeti, Shure SM58)<br>Quality Headphones (Suggestions: Shure SRH440, Sennheiser HD 280 PRO)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Operating System<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Windows 10 (preferred), macOS Sierra<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Physical Environment<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>It is important to have a comfortable and quiet space that is free from environmental noises like kids or traffic. It should provide good lighting so your peers can see and hear you on virtual calls without interference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b3xr-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The information studies PhD curriculum covers foundation courses, research methods and design, and a specialized area of your choice. You can choose from the following concentrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Information Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Retrieval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization of Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must complete a minimum of 30 credits of approved coursework at the 700 level or higher to earn a PhD in information studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Standard Graduate School minimum and maximum credit loads apply. Full-time students are discouraged from taking more than 9 credits per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/information-studies-phd\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">Information Studies Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take courses in current information studies issues, research techniques and more. You and your faculty advisor will create a plan for your coursework that allows you to carry out research in areas that interest you. While you\u2019re not required to identify a dissertation topic upon entry to the program, you should begin to think about potential ideas soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Required Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 901: Current Issues in Information Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 910: Doctoral Seminar in the Organization of Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 960: Doctoral Seminar in Information Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 970: Doctoral Seminar in Information Retrieval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Research Methods and Design Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 903: Qualitative Research Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 904: Quantitative Research Methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Students must select a minimum of three additional credits in approved research methods coursework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Specialized Area<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Select a minimum of nine credits related to the specialized area(s) of the dissertation topics from the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approved existing graduate courses within SOIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced special topics classes offered within SOIS at the 700-level or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 999: Independent Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses offered outside of SOIS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-b3xr-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>With a comprehensive understanding of research processes, evaluation and information value, you\u2019ll be positioned to advance the discipline and take on influential roles as a scholar and leader in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent graduates of the Information Studies PhD program have secured faculty positions at top universities in the U.S. and abroad. Others have taken on prominent research careers in industry, academia and private organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty Positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arizona State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicago State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chungnam National University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King Saud University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuwait University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Louisiana State University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanjing University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renmin University of China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simmons University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamkang University, Taiwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Kentucky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Oklahoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-Doctoral Scholars:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Penn State\/Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of California-Berkeley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Maryland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Missouri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dissertation-titles-by-year\">Dissertation Titles by Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">2023-24<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Benjamin Omwando<\/strong><br>Investigation of Malaria-Related Information in Africa on YouTube<br><br><strong>Sukwon Lee<\/strong><br>Examining Individual Document Evaluation: An Eye-Tracking Analysis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">2022-23<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Shannon Crawford Barniskis<\/strong><br>Convivial Making: Power in Public Library Makerspaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meghan&nbsp;Dowell&nbsp;<\/strong><br>&#8216;The Same Information is Given To Everyone&#8217;: Algorithmic Awareness of Online Platforms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tae&nbsp;Hee&nbsp;Lee&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Information needs of Korean immigrants in the United States: Selection and use of social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bradley Wiles&nbsp;<\/strong><br>\u2018For What We Do Today Becomes the History of Tomorrow\u2019: A History of the Bay View Historical Society, 1979-2015<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">2021-22<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><strong>Mutasim Abdulrahman A. 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