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The human side of technology: Why UW-Madison students are gravitating to the Information Science major

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Morgridge Hall: A cutting-edge new home

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Welcome to the Information School at UW–Madison

A founding department of the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences, the Information School (iSchool) is focused on education and research that expands society's understanding of the role of information in all aspects of science, nature and humanity.

We educate students and pursue work that adds to the collective knowledge, productivity and innovation, and to the well-being of people, communities, and society.

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Undergraduate Information Science Major

MA Library & Information Studies

MS Information

PhD Program

UX Design Capstone Certificate

Continuing Education Programs

Featured Stories

Physical space as interface: Serena Guo reimagines how people interact with their environments—and each other

Guo's work harnesses her interdisciplinary background to leverage technology, including custom-designed robots, to encourage social interaction. “I imagine the possible futures of our world,” she says.

An uncommon space at the heart of campus

Information School students help power the Rebecca M. Blank Student Commons, a new campus hub of learning and collaboration in Morgridge Hall and a training ground for future library and information leaders.

Christian Willis MS'25 secures the systems behind everyday life

Willis discussed how studying human-centered cybersecurity at the iSchool led him to a fulfilling role with Walmart Global Tech — and what that role entails.

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