Research

  • A man poses during a light snowstorm on campus.
    The transition from industry to PhD work was an adjustment for Henry Ugwu when he arrived at CMDI. Learning new perspectives helped him create novel research on trust.
  • Brook Vann posing next to artwork
    PhD candidate Brook Vann was one of six students to represent CMDI at a national teaching conference last fall. Their research and creative work blends sound with social justice, which makes them a stronger instructor.
  • The sun breaks through from behind a building in downtown Denver.
    More cities are studying ways to mitigate heat from intensely sunny days. One expert is more focused on the dangers posed by UV exposure.
  • A student presents to an audience in front of a projected graphic showing A.I.-generated people.
    More stations are experimenting with A.I. anchors, and a PhD student says the trend has finally reached the United States.
  • A professor prepares to interview a subject on camera in a conference room.
    A hard lesson from his days as a journalist has helped a CMDI professor tell moving stories through documentary.
  • A fit personal trainer talks with a slender man in an outdoor setting.
    How will advertisers operate on ChatGPT and other A.I. platforms? A CMDI expert is exploring the limits of data use in targeting customers.
  • A woman enters text on ChatGPT on her phone.
    By integrating generative A.I. into each course, the information science department is attracting students who want to be challenged to use A.I. effectively—and ethically.
  • The Italian flag, with the 2026 Olympics logo at the center, with a mountain scene in the background.
    A CMDI expert says without cultural and societal context—which includes politics—sports would be “kind of boring.”
  • A phone displays an app store page for Nextdoor, in front of a laptop showing the Nextdoor homepage.
    Does using Nextdoor make you more likely to support aggressive policing tactics? A new paper from two CMDI experts sheds interesting light on the platform.
  • Two hockey players lock eyes as they prepare for a faceoff.
    The hit HBO show has captivated audiences by challenging traditional tropes often seen in mass media.
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