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(Video) Search Mastery Speaker Series: The Mojeek Search Engine – An Alternative in Web Search

October 7, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Colin Hayhurst, CEO of Mojeek Limited, discusses the growth of the independent search engine.

(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series: Taking on Big Tech – New Paradigms for New Possibilities

October 7, 2022 | Emily Davidson

Dr. Safyia Noble discusses her new book and the influence of prejudice on technology.

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Banned Hispanic Heritage Books

September 19, 2022 |

INFO College recommends books that acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week.

Pride Month Celebrations Around the Region, LGBTQ+ Resources

June 1, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

A compilation of resources and local events in honor of Pride Month, brought to you by the College of Information Studies.

(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong

May 16, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

Wong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

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(Video) Search Mastery Speaker Series: Manchester vs. Cranfield

May 5, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

A discussion about why we answer questions, and how a new paradigm can justify crafting search queries that go beyond information seeki …

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(Video) GEM Analytics Industry Expert Series: Data and Its Application in a Streaming Media Company

May 3, 2022 | iSchool News Staff

How data is used at a streaming media company to shape the future of content.

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Jewish American Heritage at UMD

May 2, 2022 | Hayleigh Moore

This month, UMD recognizes the impact of Jewish Americans at the University and beyond. Here the iSchool compiles a list of resources, …

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Putting the ‘AR’ into Art

April 28, 2022 | Hayleigh Moore

Two immersive media projects developed by iSchool students featured in Arts for All showcase.