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  • Joe teaching
    A new book looks at the rise of the Chicano movement through the lens of communication, from speeches to newspapers.
  • Elena on a crosswalk
    Can design help those with neurodivergence be more comfortable in their environments? A new lab is searching for answers.
  • Joel reading his comic
    Joel Thurman loves everything to do with comic booksā€”reading, researching and writing them. As a PhD student, he investigates representations of children and the foster system; and as a writer, he seeks to tell compelling stories.
  • Town billboard
    Where do we go from here? CMCI experts share their perspectives on journalism, advertising, data science, communication and more in an era of democratic backsliding.
  • Bryan Semaan
    A new center at CMCI is organizing faculty thought leadership to answer big, systemic questions about technologyā€™s role in issues of social justice.
  • Saima Kazmi presenting her research
    Advertisers are very good at getting us to buy things. A PhD graduate wants to use the same playbook to encourage more sustainability and less consumption.
  • A portrait of Bianca in front of the library.
    A CMCI graduateā€™s working-class upbringing has given her a unique perspective on tech, wage theft and exploitation, which sheā€™s bringing to an Ivy League doctoral program.
  • Preview of Student Work Gallery
    Ā鶹ŅłŌŗ across CMCI find ways to bring together their personal interests and academic pursuits. Since the collegeā€™s founding, we have showcased this diverse collection of student work.
  • Pollution in Denver
    Contrary to what youā€™ve heard, Generation Z isnā€™t afraid to engage human rights challenges. But, a CMCI expert says, we need to meet them where they liveā€”and thatā€™s TikTok.
  • Person taking a picture of a performer.
    ā€œRage Against the Machine Learningā€ isnā€™t just a sign in Evan Peckā€™s office. Itā€™s an emblem of his career pivot.
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