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KMDI Speaker Series – Designing Ubiquitous Collaboration: Tools for anytime, anywhere work
Designing Ubiquitous Collaboration: Tools for anytime, anywhere work Guest Speaker: Anthony Tang, University of Calgary Abstract We are increasingly using digital technology to communicate and collaborate with others in a variety of contexts. Yet, howContinue reading
From U of T to Augmented Reality
Recent grad Shanlon Gilbert works to improve user interface design and is pushing herself to learn more about augmented reality and its cultural applications. After finishing her masters in Museum Studies at the University ofContinue reading
KMDI Year in Review
KMDI has had a busy year, as usual! Here’s a recap of what happened in the 2016-2017 academic year. Fall 2016 poster session The 7th bi-annual KMDI poster session took place on Dec.Continue reading
KMDI Coffee Club
All are welcome to drop by for a chat, coffee, tea and baked treats With KMD students from departments all over the university, let’s get everyone together! Mark (KMDI Director) and Carol (KMDI Coordinator) willContinue reading
Introducing Dr. Olivier St-Cyr
The fall semester is less than two months away and KMDI is excited to announce the addition of new iSchool/KMDI faculty member, Dr. Olivier St-Cyr. St-Cyr completed his PhD at U of T and has specializedContinue reading
The Faculty Who Inspire: Dr. Anthony K. P. Wensley
The KMDI community continues to thrive because of the inter-disciplinary focus and commitment of its instructors. Dr. Anthony K. P. Wensley is an appreciated example of such faculty. If you’ve been to many KMDI seminars,Continue reading
Poster Session Gallery: From Past to Present
KMDI has had the privilege of hosting seven Poster Sessions so far. This post includes poster session submissions from Fall 2013 to Fall 2016. Take a look at the work of past students or revisit your ownContinue reading
iSchool/KMDI Colloquia Series – Andrew Feenberg: The Internet in Question
March 3 2016 Abstract: The purpose of this talk is to affirm the democratic potential of the Internet. Affirmation is called for by the context of contemporary critical theory, in which the Internet figures increasinglyContinue reading
The Faculty who Inspire KMDI: Dr. Kelly Lyons
Engaging and transformative works from minds like Dr. Kelly Lyons, inspire the direction and evolution of KMDI. Dr. Lyons is an associate professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information, holds a cross appointmentContinue reading
Dr. Mark Staveley sits down with U of T students
Hosted by KMDI, Dr Mark Staveley elaborated on his work with Azure and informational systems on September 29. Dr. Staveley, Senior Program Manager with Azure’s High Performance Computing team, spoke to KMDI and partner students duringContinue reading
KMD Capstone Students impress at the KMDI Spring Poster Session
On April 24th, KMDI held it’s fourth bi-annual Spring Poster Session. The event, designed to showcase student work from KMD Collaborative Program, also featured projects from the MI KMD Concentration Capstone course. This event enabled studentsContinue reading