Indiana University’s excellence in research areas related to technology, information, and computing is long-standing and internationally recognized. Our advanced research in data science explores massive datasets with goals such as improving human health and securing privacy. Informatics researchers are bridging the gap between people and technology, leveraging the power of computing to address many social problems.
World-class research exploring information, computing
Information's impact, technology's potential
Preserving a telescope's legacy
The Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico sustained damage in 2020, and the telescope shut down. But thanks to an international community of scientists and researchers, including an IUPUI School of Informatics and Computing faculty member, thousands of hours of viewing data will still be available for many years to come.
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New institutes advance AI to improve people's lives
Two IU schools are leading new AI institutes that will expand engaged student learning, especially in STEM areas, and develop better, more accessible cyberinfrastructure, as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation's 11 new NSF National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes.
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People with higher rates of anxiety, depression -- not loneliness -- more likely to use 'sextech'
Kinsey Institute researchers said their findings suggest that sextech may be a form of self-care for people with mental health issues.
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Shoemaker Scholars mark 5 years uniting and inspiring student entrepreneurs
The scholars have been building a community among organizations and students engaged in innovation and entrepreneurship for five years.
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IU, Ivy Tech aid transfer students with new guaranteed admissions agreements
Ivy Tech students who earn specific associate degrees are guaranteed admission to IU Bloomington as juniors to earn a bachelor's degree track.
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Political bias on social media emerges from users, not platform
Political biases, researchers found, stem from the social interactions of our accounts.
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IU Bloomington climbs US News rankings; IUPUI ranks high in innovation, service learning
Bloomington is 26th among public national universities; IUPUI ties for 21st for service learning; and the Kelley School is eighth overall.
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Research agreement between Luddy School's FAMES Lab, Cook Medical aids patient care
The lab will explore the use of smart fibers for physiological monitoring in biomedical devices, such as catheters and endoscopes.
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Professor pursues patent for origami-inspired face mask design
Design professor Jiangmei Wu's DIY origami face mask, now called "Oricool," is on exhibit in Bloomington and will soon be in New York.
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From IU to Amazon: Alumni startup, founded as student, grows into pilot partnership with tech giant
A startup established five years ago by a student at IU has been a named a pilot partner with Amazon Sidewalk.
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NSF grant will help IU train next generation of AI, cybersecurity professionals
The $242,863 award supplements a $2.25M grant last year that established IU as part of the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service program.
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2 IU schools joining AI research institutes funded by $40 million in NSF grants
The Luddy School and the School of Education in Bloomington are part of the new NSF artificial intelligence institutes.