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Availability to Accept New PhD Students:
This faculty member is currently accepting Ph.D. studentsMega Subramaniam
Professor and Associate Dean for Facultymmsubram@umd.edu
301-405-3406
Patuxent Building, Room 2109-E
http://www.terpconnect.umd.edu/~mmsubram/
Dr. Subramaniam’s research focuses on enhancing the role of libraries in fostering the mastery of emerging digital literacies among underserved young people. Her work has been generously funded by various federal and private agencies, and is intended to bring research and practice together to enhance the skills of in-service and pre-service librarians.
Focus
Enhancing the role of libraries in fostering digital literacies among underserved young people.
Current Research Interests
- Youth learning and technology
- Youth emerging digital literacies
- Learning in libraries
Education
- PhD, Florida State
Recognition
- 2019 Fulbright Specialist
- 2019 LJ (Library Journal) Movers & Shakers Award – Educators
- 2017 ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) Pratt-Severn Faculty Innovation Award
Research & Focus Areas
Research Projects
- Ready Now: Supporting Youth and Families During Crisis
- Capturing Computational Thinking Literacy Development in Public Libraries
- Connecting Rural and Small Libraries to Connected Learning
- Enhancing Digital Privacy and Security Skills for Low-Socioeconomic Families: Resources for Librarians and Patrons