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In Cuba, when official systems fall short, people find a way — collectively. UMSI researchers Michaelanne Thomas and Sylvia Darling examine the cultural practices behind digital access under scarcity: myumi.ch/MpwM5

AI-generated “slop” is polluting academic research. UMSI’s @MishaTeplitskiy discusses how hallucinated citations are piling up in scholarly publishing: myumi.ch/wwANx

Over 150 researchers gathered for NLP @ Michigan Day 2026! Organized by Michigan AI and @umsi, the event explored the future of #NLP & its growing impact on society, including exciting talks, engaging discussions, and a strong research community. 🌎💬 cse.engin.umich.edu/stories/expert…

UMSI professor Kishonna Gray examines the links between video games, violence and race on @tavissmiley — sharing insight on how harmful digital narratives around race contribute to unconscious bias and radicalization: myumi.ch/nV4Xg

Congratulations to UMSI's Ceren Budak, a member of @carnegiecorp's 2026 class of Carnegie Fellows! Budak is one of 24 named fellows researching the causes of political polarization and seeking ways to strengthen social cohesion and fortify our democracy. myumi.ch/zNVdr

Would you trust an AI agent to swipe right on your behalf? UMSI’s Nicole Ellison speaks to @WIRED about why users are drawn to outsourcing online dating. myumi.ch/4mgJZ

New @umsi research finds that when senior scholars amplify early-career researchers on social media, visibility—and job offers—go up. For women, the effect is even stronger. Full story and study: 🔗 myumi.ch/J4k2D

Online speculation is spreading rapidly following the shooting at the WHCD. In @nytimes, UMSI's Cliff Lampe says users are gravitating toward info that reinforces their existing beliefs — “reshaping reality based on what they want to be true or not.” myumi.ch/ykXrV

You can now apply to UMSI's online Master of Applied Data Science at no cost. The MADS program is eliminating its application fee — previously $75 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $90 for international applicants — effective for fall 2026 applicants. It's one more move that makes an already simple, accessible application process even easier for busy professionals: • No essays • No letters of recommendation • No GRE Applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds are welcome — you just need basic Python skills. Priority deadline: June 15 | Final deadline: July 15 Explore the MADS program and apply at no cost: myumi.ch/2rVGE Learn more about the fee elimination: myumi.ch/5k95g

From thought-provoking papers to well-deserved recognition, UMSI showed up in full force this week at #CHI2026! See you next year, CHI 💙

Big thank you to @mayworm_s for capturing these photos!

👏 Ben Zhang, recipient of the SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award for his groundbreaking research on data & AI infrastructures. UMSI researchers Michaelanne Thomas & Oliver Haimson, his PhD advisers, received his award for him at #CHI2026.

That’s a wrap on #CHI2026 🎉 Before we close out an incredible week of research, collaboration & community, we’re celebrating two major moments for UMSI: 👏 Cliff Lampe, honored with the SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award for his lasting contributions to the CHI community.

Navigating Safety and Technology: The Everyday Safety Labor of Transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the United States 📆Fri, 17 Apr 🕚 12:27 PM - 12:39PM 📍 P1 - Room 115

Safety With Community: Technologies of Care, Connection, Collective Safety, and Mutual Aid for Transgender Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (TBIPOC) 📆Fri, 17 Apr 🕚 11:39AM–11:51 AM 📍 P1 - Room 115

Safety isn’t just about avoiding harm, it’s about building trust, connection & care. Today at #CHI2026, Denny Starks shares two papers centering the experiences of transgender Black, Indigenous & People of Color (TBIPOC).

@clifflampe The full list of rules, from Lampe, on navigating the challenges of service:

Rule #3: Not my monkey, not my zoo. “Be aware of what you can control, and what you can’t.” — @clifflampe #CHI2026

HAPPENING NOW — UMSI professor Cliff Lampe (@clifflampe) is accepting the 2026 ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award, honoring years of leadership and sustained contributions to the CHI community. Congrats, Cliff 👏 #CHI2026