Sociotechnical Cybersecurity (STC)
The UMD iSchool is a leader in bringing together faculty, staff, students, and partners to examine and evolve current ideas around sociotechnical cybersecurity (STC). Sociotechnical aspects of cybersecurity considers the human element. STC includes organizational, economic, social, legal, educational, psychological, political, policy, cultural, system, and other approaches engaging the human and technology interactions needed to secure the space, infrastructure, people and systems within the cyber environment. The STC interest group combines this effort in the college's academics, research, and events.
We encourage other academics, practitioners, and community members to get involved through our discussions and speaker events.
Search Mastery Community of Interest
Once the sole province of trained information professionals, search platforms are now ubiquitous and promote a false sense of competence. Many students, adult learners, and professionals believe they are master searchers when, in fact, their knowledge of search platforms may be superficial or limited. While search mastery is a small component of a comprehensive information literacy education program, it is a critical aspect of informed civic participation. The University of Maryland is committed to leadership in the advancement of search literacy and mastery as a high-priority component of University and public education.
Please join us in exploring the foundations and practice of Search--skills, education, and literacy—through research, curriculum development, education, and public outreach.