Infoversity: Exploring the intersection of information, technology and society

Hear how Hutchinson combined a passion for golf with a career in data science, how AI is powering a new level of analytics and insights, and how a creative writing background led to a successful career in tech.   Learn more at http://ischool.syr.edu/

Hear firsthand how a passion for music and movies led to an iSchool degree, an internship at Warner Bros., projects helping to measure brand performance, and a full-time job offer before graduation. Mikayla Voorn, a senior in our Applied Data Analytics program, joins us to discuss her path to the iSchool, what she's been researching lately, and how her experience has helped her pursue her career goals. 

For our inaugural podcast we are joined by author and professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley. We discuss the rise of social media, its impact on elections, the prevalence of misinformation, and how AI is poised to disrupt campaigning in 2024.