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Information systems in the news: Wildfire detection, net neutrality, and professors’ prose

What’s good to know about students and faculty who are uncovering and teaching technological and analytical prowess? Here’s what to celebrate and understand.

Meet the Sun Devil 100 — Class of 2018 alumni

It’s no small feat to start your own business. It takes know-how, passion, and grit. This year, five information systems undergraduates were recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit and honored for this special award.

Finding neutrality for the net might be a zero-sum game

Professor of Information Systems Robert St. Louis believes the public will not benefit from the new Federal Trade Commission ruling.

MSIM moves up in the rankings and cryptocurrencies come to campus

Plus, a challenge to disconnect from your devices and what automation and gig work mean for the economy.

An insider’s guide to scholarships from a five-time winner

Get three tips for success, plus additional award opportunities and ideas for framing your essay question responses.

MS-BA alum dribbles his way to e-commerce position at Overstock.com

The highly ranked, established program helped him be on the forefront of Big Data and steal a senior marketing analyst position at the American internet retailer.

Business leaders meet to discuss the future of a digital workforce

Who — or what — will take over your job? Will it be a contract worker or robot?

How forums and photos sell goods online

What stops browsers from becoming buyers online? Product uncertainty could be the culprit.

Information systems faculty shape research agenda at conferences

Taking on leadership roles at conferencesst is one way to highlight and promote the academic quality of the department. In November, professors will co-chair the Informs Conference on Information Systems and Technology in downtown Phoenix.

More than a PhD: Doctorate program rises above the competition

Award-winning research and top-notch faculty is just the tip of the iceberg. These benefits, coupled with good placement rates, and a high-ranking department, are producing exemplary PhD students. Learn more about the doctorate program,