InfoFire - A Fireside Chat by Information Matters

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InfoFire is a series of fireside chat with prominent scholars, educators, and visionaries in the fields of information and computer science and technology. Each episode features one such distinguished figure who have made significant impact on the fields of science and technology. Each of them bring decades of personal experiences and reflections as well as their vision for where things are heading or should head. Listen to our podcasts to better understand the flavors and nuances behind every dimension of our information society.

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August 4, 20251 hr 2 min

Fireside chat with Christine Borgman - It Takes a Village: Collaboration, Curation, and the Commons of Science

In this wide-ranging conversation, Professor Borgman reflects on the evolving nature of research data, the pressing challenges of reuse, and the institutional infrastructures—or lack thereof—that shape the flow of knowledge in the digital age. ---- Guest Speaker: Dr. Christine L. Borgman Distinguished Research Professor in Information Studies, Presidential Chair in Information Studies, Emerita, University of California, Los Angeles Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Yaxin (Ashlyn) Luo Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

May 23, 20251 hr 18 min

From Information as Thing to Information as Ideology — Exploring the Evolution of Knowledge, Libraries, and Society

In this episode, Dr. Buckland challenges traditional notions by advocating for a shift from "information-as-thing" to "everything-as-document," urging a reevaluation of how we define and engage with information. Explore the evolution of iSchools and the future of information science through Buckland's insightful perspectives. Read the full article here: Reframing Information: From “Information as Thing” to “Everything as Document” to the Identity of iSchools — Conversations with Michael Buckland Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Buckland Professor Emeritus The UC Berkeley School of Information University of California, Berkeley, USA Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita International School of Information Management University of Mysore, India Editor & Producer: Yaxin (Ashlyn) Luo Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

March 26, 202556 min

Fireside Chat with Professor Mike Thelwall - Large Language Models, Research Evaluation and SciMetrics

Guest Speaker: Professor Mike Thelwal Professor of Data Science Information School University of Sheffield UK Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Yaxin (Ashlyn) Luo Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

January 22, 202544 min

Fireside Chat with Dr. Gururaj Deshpande - Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Social Change

Guest Speaker: Dr. Gururaj Deshpande Founder, President and Chairman, Sparta Group Founder and Trustee, Deshpande Foundation Founder and Chairman, Sycamore Networks, 1998-2013 Life Member of the MIT Corporation & the Board of Trustees of MIT Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Yaxin (Ashlyn) Luo Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

September 30, 20241 hr 6 min

Fireside Chat with Dr. Jean-Claude Guédon - Whither Open Access?

Guest Speaker: Jean-Claude Guédon, Ph.D A leading champion of open access & Open Science Professor of Comparative Literature (retired), University of Montréal, Canada Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Yaxin (Ashlyn) Luo Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

August 6, 202449 min

Fireside chat with Javed Mostafa - Trends in Health Informatics

Guest Speaker: Professor Javed Mostafa Dean Faculty of Information University of Toronto Toronto, Canada Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Nara Vajaphattana Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA

April 14, 20241 hr 1 min

Fireside Chat with Mr. Arjun Malhotra - Technology for Social Good: Making a Difference to Many

InfoFire with Arjun Malhotra - Technology for Social Good: Making a Difference to Many Guest Speaker: Mr. Arjun Malhotra Chairman, Magic Software Inc. Chairman & CEO Headstrong (1998 – 2011) Co-Founder and Vice chairman HCL (1975 – 1998) Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Nara Vajaphattana Digital Product Designer

March 27, 202458 min

Fireside Chat with Shri N. R. Narayana Murthy | AI and India

Guest Speaker: Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy Co-founder, Chairman Emeritus, Infosys CEO (1981 to 2002) Chairman (2002 to 2011). Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Ardhra Sivasankaran, Content and Brand Specialist

November 8, 20231 hr 25 min

Fireside Chat with Dr. Tony Hey | AI and Science

Guest Speaker: Professor Tony Hey, CBE, FREng, FACM, C.Eng Honorary Senior Data Scientist Rutherford Appleton Laboratory STFC/UKRI Harwell Campus, UK Chief Data Scientist ( 2015-2022) STFC (Science and Technology Facilities Council, UK Former Director, UK eScience Initiative Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Nara Vajaphattana, Digital Product Designer

October 16, 20231 hr 3 min

Fireside Chat with Dr. Nicholas Belkin - Whither Information Science?

Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Belkin Distinguished Professor Emeritus School of Communication and Information Rutgers University, New Brunswick New Jersey, USA Host: Dr. Shalini R. Urs Executive Director Emerita, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore India Editor & Producer: Nara Vajaphattana Graduate Student, Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington Seattle, USA