ASIS&T News
In Memoriam: Brenda Dervin
In Memoriam: Brenda Dervin ASIS&T mourns the passing of Brenda Dervin, a stalwart of the information science and communication fields. She died in Seattle on December 31, 2022. She was 85. She has been described as “a mentor”, “a rockstar”, “force of nature”, “an inspiration”, and “indomitable”. Brenda Dervin was Professor Emeritus of Communication at…
Read MoreASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program!
ASIS&T is pleased to announce the launch of the Member Match Program! This program is designed to pair more senior, experienced ASIS&T members with newer, less experienced members for mentorship in the following areas: Research Advancement Research Collaboration Professional Networking Career Advancement Leadership Skills Development Greater Engagement with ASIS&T Networking at Annual Meeting Member Match mentorship relationships…
Read More2022 Board Election Results
2022 Board Election Results The ASIS&T Nominations Committee is delighted to present the new members who will be joining the Board in October of 2022 (or continuing for a second term). In addition, the proposed Bylaws Amendments passed with 98% of the vote. President-Elect Crystal Fulton Bio and Interview Treasurer Ina Fourie Bio and Interview…
Read MoreSoo Young Rieh to Receive 2022 Watson Davis Award for Service
Soo Young Rieh to Receive 2022 Watson Davis Award for Service The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Soo Young Rieh of the University of Texas at Austin is the 2022 recipient of the Watson Davis Award for Service. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual member of…
Read MoreHarry Bruce to Receive the Association for Information Science and Technology 2022 Award of Merit
Harry Bruce to Receive the Association for Information Science and Technology 2022 Award of Merit The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Harry Bruce is the recipient of the 2022 ASIS&T Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association. The award’s purpose is to recognize an individual who has…
Read MoreBhakti Gala to Receive the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) 2022 James M. Cretsos Leadership Award
Bhakti Gala to Receive the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) 2022 James M. Cretsos Leadership Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Bhakti Gala, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat, is the 2022 recipient of the ASIS&T James M.…
Read MoreARIST, Call for Submissions
ARIST, Call for Submissions The Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) publishes comprehensive and systematic reviews on topics relevant to information science, computing science, and technology, broadly defined. An ideal ARIST manuscript presents both an historic overview and a discussion of contemporary trends related to the topic being investigated. The audience for ARIST…
Read MoreZhe He Receives the 2022 Lois Lunin Award
Zhe He Receives the 2022 Lois Lunin Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Zhe He of Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fl. is the 2022 recipient of the Lois Lunin Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of Information Science and Technology through leadership, mentoring,…
Read More“Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence” Receives ASIS&T 2022 Best Information Science Book of the Year Award
“Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence” Receives ASIS&T 2022 Best Information Science Book of the Year Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that “Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence,” written by Kate Crawford and published by…
Read MoreJesse Ludington Receives 2022 Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award
Jesse Ludington Receives 2022 Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Jesse Ludington has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Pratt Severn Best Student Research Paper Award. The purpose of the award is to encourage student research and writing in…
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