The faculty and their research are the central resources of any Ph.D. program. SLIS's faculty are nationally and internationally recognized as leading scholars in their areas of expertise. They publish widely in books and journals, play key roles in professional societies, and serve as consultants to private firms and public agencies. SLIS has recently been ranked number one in academic publication in its field and number three in overall academic quality.
SLIS's Ph.D. program is distinctive because it emphasizes social science approaches to understanding information and information technologies in human contexts. To explore the program, we recommend that you examine the faculty's research interests. Please contact SLIS faculty members whose publications, projects, or interests intrigue you, and discuss your interest in joining our Ph.D. program. We also encourage you to examine SLIS's research centers:
