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Ever intentionally sent a typo to show you’re not writing with AI? Where typos once signaled carelessness, they now mean something else, UMSI’s Nicole Ellison tells @TheAtlantic: authenticity and effort. Read more: myumi.ch/qwkp1
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What sets physical robots apart from AI like ChatGPT? We explore the validity of virtual robots in HRI research in our Science Robotics paper. Huge congrats to Connor and Xin! Check out the article and full paper below @umsi @UMRobotics @BlackInRobotics si.umich.edu/about-umsi/news…

Do robots need bodies? UMSI researchers say it depends | umsi

In a new paper, UMSI researchers argue virtual robots can be valid tools for studying human-robot interaction, but only when matched to the right research questions.

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Reality TV once needed a network. Now it needs a following. UMSI’s Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin talks to @theGrio about how social media has reshaped the entertainment ecosystem: myumi.ch/xjPNP
"Quoted by TheGrio. Assistant Professor Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin. Did social media kill the reality TV star, or did it just amplify them? umsi.info/news." Portrait of Peterson-Salahuddin.

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A single quote-tweet from a senior scholar led to more campus visits and job offers for early-career researchers — especially women. UMSI research finds that social media promotion can help address inequities in academic labor markets: myumi.ch/e7Qxn

Can a tweet become a job offer? UMSI research suggests yes | umsi

UMSI research shows social media amplification drives visibility, more campus visits and job offers for early-career researchers, with outsized benefits for women.

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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
"Aspiring toward decency: Collectively and creatively appropriating information communication technology in Havana. Sylvia Darling, postdoctoral research fellow. Michaelanne Thomas, assistant professor. umsi.info/news." Digital illustration of a magnifying glass over text "UMSI research."

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AI-generated “slop” is polluting academic research. UMSI’s @MishaTeplitskiy discusses how hallucinated citations are piling up in scholarly publishing: myumi.ch/wwANx
"Quoted by STAT News. Assistant Professor Misha Teplitskiy. Fraudulent citations, blamed on AI hallucinations, are becoming more common in research papers. umsi.info/news."

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May 12
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/…

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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
"Featured by The Tavis Smiley Podcast. Professor Kishonna Gray." Gray stands in front of shelves filled with books, which are bathed in red lighting. "umsi.info/news."

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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
Ceren Budak smiling, set against a collage background. The collage includes the Statue of Liberty, two hands gesturing in disagreement, hexagonal shapes and the Capitol building. Text reads "2026 Carnegie Fellow. Polarization in America. Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program."

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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
"Quoted by Wired. Professor Nicole Ellison. AI agents are coming for your dating life." Portrait of Ellison. umsi.info/news.

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May 5
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
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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

Lampe: After D.C. shooting, misinformation spreads faster than facts on social media | umsi

UMSI professor Cliff Lampe explains why rumors erupt following breaking news.

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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
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From thought-provoking papers to well-deserved recognition, UMSI showed up in full force this week at #CHI2026! See you next year, CHI 💙
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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.
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👏 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.
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Big thank you to @mayworm_s for capturing these photos!
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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).
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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
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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
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