The Institute for Information Sciences

Creating and disseminating fundamental knowledge and new technologies

The mission of I2S is to sustain and grow national leadership in the creation, dissemination, and commercialization of new technologies in computer systems, communication systems, and radar systems.

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I2S and KU Research Rising

I2S Director Perry Alexander speaks about Securing Our Worlds: Physical, Digital, and Social, an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems related cybersecurity.

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University Honors Program announces five additions to Honors Faculty Fellow cohort

The University Honors Program has welcomed five KU faculty members to its cohort of Honors Faculty Fellows, who join six continuing fellows as well as one returning fellow for the fall 2026 semester.

Second annual Falling into AI Summit will bring experts from Google, Amazon to KU

The University of Kansas is hosting the second annual Falling into AI Summit from Sept. 22-24, bringing together leaders from KU, KU Medical Center, Google, Amazon Web Services, Apple and artificial intelligence industry partners to explore how AI is transforming education, healthcare, research, workforce development and society.

KU EECS and I2S welcomes human-robot interaction researcher and the SEBO Lab

The University of Kansas has welcomed researcher Dr. Sarah Sebo and her Socially Engaging roBOtics (SEBO) Lab, marking an important addition to KU’s growing research portfolio in artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centered technology. As of summer 2026, Sebo has transitioned from the University of Chicago to KU, where she now serves as an assistant professor in the School of Engineering’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).

NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders

A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging technology fields.

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