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High-fives all around: Imagine Cup, professors’ promotions, and NSF grant

Information systems students and faculty have been thriving this fall semester, receiving awards, promotions, and research grants.

Crowdfunding success relies on friendly networks

Campaigns like 'Ice Bucket Challenge' are closely tied to social media connections, according to new research.

Students find career potential in research with faculty

There are groundbreaking studies coming out of the Department of Information Systems — such as studying the fuel burn rate of an aircraft and predicting when a patient with a history of heart failure will experience an acute or serious event.

Machine learning platforms: How they perform and why it matters

Professor of Information Systems Asim Roy’s research may help practitioners pick a platform to buy and use. For the rest of us — those who rely on machine learning daily — he offers insight into our digital helpers.

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.