information science

noun

|Updated on: 12 Jul 2018

Definition of information science

: the collection, classification, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of recorded knowledge treated both as a pure and as an applied science

Recent Examples of information science from the Web

In addition, Barbie is collaborating with information science professor and coder, Casey Fiesler, PhD, to release Code Camp for Barbie and Friends, an e-book available on Amazon that will introduce the concepts of code.

— jessica radloff, Glamour, "Barbie Just Launched One of Its Most Important Dolls to Date," 26 June 2018
By adding information sciences to the school, Miciak said John Carroll is responding to a need in the accounting industry to hire employees who can handle data analytics and work with information technology.

— emily bamforth, cleveland.com, "Hiram College would cut 6 faculty positions, eliminate majors, under recommendations," 15 May 2018
Traynor, a computer information science and engineering professor at University of Florida, said.

— jason dearen and josh replogle, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UF-designed 'Skim Reaper' fights ATM, gas pump thefts," 11 May 2018
Just narrowly trailing engineers were those who majored in computer and information sciences.

— rachel leingang, azcentral, "If you want to make more money in Arizona, major in engineering or computer science," 19 June 2018
People have long turned to the Internet to connect and find support, said Jed Brubaker, assistant professor of information science at the University of Colorado Boulder.

— felice j. freyer, BostonGlobe.com, "Stories of grief — and hope — pour out on Twitter after suicides," 14 June 2018
Traynor, a computer information science and engineering professor at University of Florida, said.

— jason dearen and josh replogle, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UF-designed 'Skim Reaper' fights ATM, gas pump thefts," 11 May 2018
Traynor, a computer information science and engineering professor at University of Florida, said.

— jason dearen and josh replogle, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UF-designed 'Skim Reaper' fights ATM, gas pump thefts," 11 May 2018
Traynor, a computer information science and engineering professor at University of Florida, said.

— jason dearen and josh replogle, OrlandoSentinel.com, "UF-designed 'Skim Reaper' fights ATM, gas pump thefts," 11 May 2018

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