** *Dear Air-L community, * * We invite applications to the *Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) Ph.D. program at the University of Hawaiʻi* at Mānoa. Since 1986, our program has been a leader in preparing scholars and professionals to tackle challenges at the nexus of technology, communication, and society. Why Choose CIS? * Interdisciplinary Excellence:Sponsored by four units across three colleges—Communications and Communicology (College of Social Sciences), Information and Computer Sciences (College of Natural Sciences), Library and Information Science (College of Social Sciences), and Information Technology Management (Shidler College of Business)—the CIS program offers an unparalleled interdisciplinary experience. * Innovative Research Areas:Our faculty and students are advancing knowledge in Communication & Information Theories, Community Engagement, Data Science, Data Security, Digital Business Transformation, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Policy & Planning, and Social Informatics (including Social Media Studies). * Supportive Environment:Located in Hawaiʻi, the CIS program fosters a vibrant and inclusive academic community. Admissions Details * Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. * Applications are due February 1, 2025, for Fall admissions. For more information and to apply, visit:https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/ <https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/> Other Graduate ProgramsStudents interested in specific disciplines or those who have not yet earned an MS may consider: * ICS Graduate Programs(https://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ <https://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/graduate-programs/>) * Programs in the School of Communication and Information(https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/ <https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/>) * Information Technology Management(https://shidler.hawaii.edu/itm/about <https://shidler.hawaii.edu/itm/about>) * Library and Information Science(https://www.hawaii.edu/lis/ <https://www.hawaii.edu/lis/>) Contact UsFor questions, please contact CIS Chair Dan Suthersat cischair@hawaii.edu. * -- Dan Suthers Professor, Information and Computer Sciences Chair, Communication and Information Sciences PhD Program University of Hawaii at Manoa 1680 East West Road, POST 314E, Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-3890 office Personal:http://www2.hawaii.edu/~suthers/ ICS Department:http://www.ics.hawaii.edu/ CIS Program:https://www.hawaii.edu/cis/