IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering

IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering The first school of its kind founded in 2000. We shape tomorrow.

At the Luddy School, we emphasize problem solving, innovation, communications, and teamwork along with technical skills and knowledge.

James H. Rudy Professor of Informatics and Computing Santo Fortunato has been elected to the 2025 class of American Asso...
05/29/2026

James H. Rudy Professor of Informatics and Computing Santo Fortunato has been elected to the 2025 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, one of the highest honors in the scientific community, recognizing his pioneering contributions to network science, artificial intelligence, and computational social science.

Fortunato was one of 13 Indiana University faculty members selected—the most in a single year in IU history—further highlighting the global impact of Luddy research and scholarship. His work has helped shape emerging fields that influence how researchers study scientific discovery, collaboration, and complex networks around the world.

Information and Library Science students Katherine Surur and Ellie Harrison were selected from a national pool of applic...
05/27/2026

Information and Library Science students Katherine Surur and Ellie Harrison were selected from a national pool of applicants for competitive internships at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. this summer through the Junior Fellows Program.

Surur’s internship in the African and Middle East Division is titled “Inventorying Photographs of Political Development Movements in Sub-Saharan Africa.” She will be working with approximately 2000 unprocessed photographs, creating a database for them, and conducting research on different regional locations and events.

Harrison’s internship in the Prints and Photographs Division will focus on a project called “Enhancing Access to Posters.” She'll inventory, research, and create catalog records for a collection of artist-designed posters.

These exciting internship opportunities underscore the national reputation of Luddy’s Information and Library Science program, where students are earning competitive placements at leading institutions.

The Luddy School’s Informatics Mexico City Capstone continues to expand opportunities for student success through immers...
05/25/2026

The Luddy School’s Informatics Mexico City Capstone continues to expand opportunities for student success through immersive, global learning experiences. This spring, 15 informatics students—the program’s largest cohort ever—traveled to Mexico City with Informatics faculty members Logan Paul and Alexis Peirce Caudell to collaborate directly with IU Mexico Gateway on real-world challenges with international impact.

Working across cultures and disciplines, students applied their classroom knowledge in a professional setting while developing solutions for IU’s growing presence in Latin America. Students described the experience as transformational, citing increased motivation, meaningful client engagement, and valuable preparation for their future careers.

Luddy Teach IT student volunteers are helping make STEM learning more accessible (and more fun) through a new robotics i...
05/22/2026

Luddy Teach IT student volunteers are helping make STEM learning more accessible (and more fun) through a new robotics initiative with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington. 🤖

Teach IT is part of the Laurie Burns McRobbie Serve IT Clinic, which connects students with local government agencies and nonprofit organizations through real-world technology projects.

Boys & Girls Clubs leaders praised the initiative for increasing participation and creating meaningful connections between Indiana University students and young learners. Serve IT student volunteers went on to win this year's City of Bloomington, IN - Office of the Mayor Be More Energized Award, which honors an individual or group under the age of 25, for their service to the Boys & Girls Club. 🤍❤️

This summer, Anita Chan will join Indiana University Bloomington as the Luddy Department Chair of Information and Librar...
05/20/2026

This summer, Anita Chan will join Indiana University Bloomington as the Luddy Department Chair of Information and Library Science. Chan's research and teaching expertise span globalization and digital cultures, innovation networks and the “periphery”, and feminist and decolonial approaches to technology.

She joins IU from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she serves as Professor of Information Sciences and founding director of the Community Data Clinic. She is also a Research Fellow at the Charles Babbage Institute and the author of the forthcoming book, "Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future."

We are excited to welcome Chan and look forward to the vision and leadership she will bring to the IU Luddy Department of Information and Library Science. 🎉

Last month's Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge once again showcased some of the most innovative student-led technology solut...
05/18/2026

Last month's Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge once again showcased some of the most innovative student-led technology solutions at Indiana University, with judges calling this year’s competition the “best ever.”

Resonix earned first place in the competition for its technical innovation, practical impact, and strong presentation. A sound-based monitoring system developed by Luddy School master’s students Diksh*tha Karanam Madhusudhanprasad, Jahnavi Vemuri, and Preetham Reddy Rallapalli, Resonix detects mechanical failures before breakdowns occurred.

05/15/2026

Senior Spotlight: Noah Bakken 🎓

Noah graduated this spring with a major in Informatics and a cognate and minor in business. During his time at IU, Noah was selected as one of seven students in the prestigious Shoemaker Scholar program focused on entrepreneurship and technology innovation, served as Co-President of the Product Management Club, and previously served as Tech Director for the Luddy Consulting Association.

Through internships across the U.S. and abroad, Noah gained experience as a Product Manager at Publicis Sapient in Chicago, a Product and UX Tester at Magnettu in Barcelona, Spain, and an IT Operations Analyst at ISlide, Inc. in Boston.

After graduation, Noah is exploring multiple full-time opportunities and plans to finalize his next step later this summer after traveling, decompressing, and spending time with friends and family. 🎉

05/14/2026

Senior Spotlight: San Mi Mi Thant 🎓

San Mi Mi graduated this spring with a major in Informatics with a cognate in business, while also double majoring in Information Systems at the Kelley School of Business and minoring in Web Design and Development. Throughout her time at IU, she served as President of the Myanmar Student Association and President of TEDxIndiana University. As a Wells Scholar and recipient of the Kate Hevener Mueller Award, San Mi Mi has consistently led with excellence, determination, and care in every community she’s been a part of.

After graduation, San Mi Mi will be moving to Chicago to join Deloitte as a Technology Enablement and Transformation Analyst. 🎉

05/13/2026

Senior Spotlight: Calvin Josenhans 🎓

Calvin graduated this spring with a double major in computer science and mathematics, a minor in Spanish, and a specialization in programming languages. Throughout his time at IU, Calvin served as a Luddy Student Ambassador, a Luddy LLC Peer Mentor and tutor, was an Undergraduate Instructor for the computer science department, and was a member of the Chess Club and the Indiana Daily Student newspaper.

After graduation, Calvin will be moving to Madison, Wisconsin to join Epic Systems as a Software Developer. 🎉

05/11/2026

Senior Spotlight: Leah Houston 🎓

Leah graduated this spring with a B.S. in Intelligent Systems Engineering and a specialization in computer engineering. Through her involvement in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Group Scholars program, the Hudson and Holland Scholars program, and her role as President of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) at IU, Leah has become a strong and inspiring leader, uplifting others while making a lasting impact on campus.

After graduation, Leah will be moving to Chicago to join Northrop Grumman as an Associate Systems Engineer. 🎉

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