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Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) presents its first event in its new monthly MS in Information Webinar Series:

“Seeking Social Justice in the Archives”

Thursday, December 5, 2019

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. EST

Abstract: Archives play a pivotal role in the writing of history, in the formation of individual and collective memory, and in ensuring accountability. This session will focus on diversity, inclusivity, and equity in these contexts. This webinar is presented by CCI Assistant Professor Alex Poole, PhD.

This online event is free and open to all.

Participants will receive login information for the Zoom meeting upon registration.

This session will be recorded and available for later viewing on Drexel CCI's YouTube channel.

Register online at drexelcci.info/msi125

About the Webinar Series:

Presented by Drexel CCI Information Science faculty, this series focuses on industry trends and research topics around the degree program's graduate major areas: Library and Information Science (an ALA accredited program), Digital Content Management, and Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience (UX).

UPCOMING/OTHER SESSIONS:

December 18, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Jina Huh-Yoo, PhD on “Using Emerging Technology to Support Health” Learn more and register at drexelcci.info/msi1218

January 15, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Tim Gorichanaz, PhD on "Art as Information" Learn more and register at drexelcci.info/msi115

February 4, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Mat Kelly, PhD on "Saving My Web Things for Me and Others but Not All” Learn more and register at drexelcci.info/msi24

March 5, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Andrea Forte, PhD on "Social and Collaborative Technologies" - Registration TBA

April 22, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Denise Agosto, PhD on “The Drexel Capstone Experience: Bringing Library & Information Science Education into Real-World Settings” - Registration TBA

May 13, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST: Xia Lin, PhD on “Information Seeking and Knowledge Graph” - Registration TBA

About Drexel CCI's MS in Information Degree Program:

Drexel’s MS in Information (MSI) program is a professional masters of information management degree that prepares students to be leaders in the information profession who can lead, collaborate and innovate data-driven solutions to advance society and the economy. Students in the program are trained for a range of information and data-oriented careers at the intersection of people, information and technology. Learn more at drexelcci.info/msi