Introductory Institute: June 17-July 14, 2018

• Participate in special-topic workshops that highlight the many specialties and research areas in the information sciences
• Take part in professional development seminars led by industry and research experts that focus on graduate school applications, mentoring, résumé building, and networking
• Complete two-week modules on research design and programming (beginner and advanced sessions) taught by PhD teaching fellows from top-tier iSchools
• Form research teams and work with advisors to design a yearlong research project

• Each team is supported by a research advisor
• Students gain experience with project management tools and collaborative technology
• Interdisciplinary project topics blend social and technical aspects

• Develop a research poster and copresent your team’s project
• Learn about submitting your project to the iConference and other leading research conferences
• Network with the new cohort of i3 Scholars and join the i3 Alumni Association

• Receive full funding for program expenses, including transportation to and from Pittsburgh, campus housing, and meals
• Earn a stipend while you complete the program: $1,200 for the Introductory Institute | $600 for the Concluding Institute
• Prepare for the GRE with free training sessions

The information sciences focus on helping people to discover better information, design and use better technology, and make better decisions to solve problems. Whether those problems are in business, medicine, education, the arts, or any number of other fields, information professionals are able to grapple with the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

i3 welcomes students from all majors and academic disciplines. The information sciences are incredibly diverse and interdisciplinary. With so many different specializations, students can find a program that meets their interests.

Research Project Publications
i3 Scholars work remotely to complete their yearlong research projects under the guidance of an advisor. Once they complete the program, i3 Scholars are encouraged to submit their projects for publication at academic conferences. Over 20 projects have been published at conferences such as iConference, CSCW, and IEEE SeGAH (a sample of past projects is listed below). i3 Scholars receive travel funding to present their work at conferences.

• Information Occupation: Using Information Science to Explore the Occupy Wall Street Social Movement
• #ReproHealth: A State-Based Investigation of Reproductive Health Rights Policy and Social Media Activity
• To Give or Not to Give: How Does Emotion Evoked from Crowdfunding Videos Influence Donations
• The Customer Is Always Right: Analyzing Existing Market Feedback to Improve TVs
• iGo Green: A Life Cycle Assessment of Apple's iPhone
• Entering the Boys' Club: An Analysis of Female Representation in Video Game Culture
• Social Network Identity: Facebook, Twitter, and Identity Negotiation Theory
• Tweet for Democracy: Examining the Monitorial Citizen
• "Our Experiences Are Not Unique": An Exploratory Study of Common Motivators and Inhibitors for Latinas in STEM Fields
• Hacked: A Qualitative Analysis of Media Coverage of the Sony Breach

• Undergraduate students enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, an accredited college or university in the US
• Students enrolled in any academic major
• Students who have an interest in graduate school and research opportunities
• Students who are open to exploring the information sciences and its many interdisciplinary fields
• Individuals that are committed to diversity and increasing opportunities for underrepresented populations
• U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents