Can a single post lead to a job offer? Research from #UMich suggests yes. When senior scholars boost early-career researchers online, it leads to more visibility—and more job opportunities. The impact is especially strong for women. Full story & study: 🔗 myumi.ch/J4k2D h/t @infosciguy.bsky.social

Excited to have a paper accepted for #DIS2026 next month! led by Aloe DeGuia (her first first-authored paper 🤩!) and co-authored with @sociologymary.bsky.social, Tee Chuanromanee, Gaines Blasdel, @julesmadzia.bsky.social, and @meglane.bsky.social deepblue.lib.umich.edu/items/5a1c02...

And also this pictorial at #DIS2026, led by Allie Teixeira Riggs and Louie Søs Meyer and co-authored with a long list of amazing queer HCI scholars including @magpiecircuits.bsky.social, @jordant.bsky.social, @caitielustig.bsky.social, and many more! link: deepblue.lib.umich.edu/items/8fb952...

From thought-provoking papers to well-deserved recognition, UMSI showed up in full force this week at #CHI2026! See you next year, CHI 💙

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.

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).

HAPPENING NOW — UMSI professor Cliff Lampe (@clifflampe.bsky.social) is accepting the 2026 ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award, honoring years of leadership and sustained contributions to the CHI community. Congrats, Cliff 👏 #CHI2026

Also at #CHI2026 today — UMSI PhD student Jian-Sin Lee presenting his paper exploring how university & public health teams worked together during COVID-19, often relying on ad hoc fixes when systems & structures fell short.

In high-stakes moments, from conflict to crisis, marginalized users often turn to social media to document, share & survive. But the burden doesn’t end there. At #CHI2026, UMSI PhD student Hibby Thach presents a paper examining the invisible labor of bearing witness.

Professional development isn’t one-size-fits-all & for many people with visual impairments, traditional paths fall short. At #CHI2026, UMSI research fellow Yao Lu shares findings from a study on BlindTokers,” sharing how TikTok is reshaping career growth.

Are we really already halfway through #CHI2026? UMSI researchers are bringing energy, insight & community all week long 💙💛💙💛

UMSI at #CHI2026 📍 We 💙 our postdocs! Janet G Johnson connects with colleagues at one of the largest global gatherings in human-computer interaction where ideas, collaboration & community come together.

Generative AI is becoming an active participant in group conversations, & design plays a bigger role than you might think. This morning at #CHI2026, UMSI postdoc Janet G Johnson presents her paper on interface-driven social prominence. @clifflampe.bsky.social kicked us off with introductions!

Tomorrow, UMSI alumnus Ben Zhang will be celebrated at #CHI2026 for earning an Outstanding Dissertation Award! “UMSI prepared me not only as a researcher, but also as a teacher, mentor and contributor to academic service,” he says. Read about his dissertation: www.si.umich.edu/about-umsi/n...

UMSI faculty are passionate about supporting their students on campus & at CHI 2026! UMSI PhD student Jared Lee Katzman & professor Tawanna Dillahunt bringing mentorship, collaboration & care to the global stage ✨ @chi.acm.org #CHI2026

What if tech governance didn’t wait for harm, but actively prevented it? New research from UMSI’s Jared Lee Katzman, Ben Green & Tawanna Dillahunt introduces Proactive Accountability, a framework for community-led, enforceable & ongoing oversight of emerging technologies. #CHI2026 @chi.acm.org

We’re kicking off day two of #CHI2026 with UMSI assistant professor @michaelannephd.bsky.social who is thrilled to be at CHI. More than 50 UMSI researchers are presenting their research!

University AI tools are more trusted. So why are people still choosing ChatGPT & Gemini? New UMSI research highlights the trade-off between privacy & utility in higher ed. UMSI PhD student Zixin Wang presents her research at @chi.acm.org #CHI2026

Can't wait to celebrate my first graduated PhD advisee @bzfzhang.bsky.social at @chi.acm.org this week on winning a 2026 ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award!

UMSI PHD students showing up strong at CHI 2026 💥 So proud of our students representing in Barcelona! @chi.acm.org #CHI2026

@michaelannephd.bsky.social at CHI 2026 🔥🔥🔥 “How might we conduct research and design for culturally-contextual autonomy and safety, without reinforcing patriarchal norms that lead to continued devaluation and exclusion?” #CHI2026 @chi.acm.org

UMSI at CHI 2026 🎉 Students and faculty are so excited to share research, build community & shape the future of human-centered technology! #CHI2026

Here's a collection of trans/queer focused papers at #CHI2026! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️📝 padlet.com/haimson/chi2...

Off to an exciting start with #CHI2026 in Barcelona, Spain! UMSI has a packed schedule today, with nine papers to be presented!

More than 50 UMSI researchers will be presenting at the 2026 @chi.acm.org conference this year! Check out their papers below! myumi.ch/kPXAj #CHI2026

Looking forward to #CHI2026 coming up soon in Barcelona! Extremely proud of my PhD advisees Denny Starks and Senami Kojah whose first-authored papers were accepted 🤩 Here are our group's four papers this year: