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A grid style photo with women who work in the science sector.

From left, Megan Newcombe, Min Wu, Rita Colwell, Jessica Vitak, Mia Smith-Bynum, Stephanie Lansing and Kawthar Zaki. All experienced moments of uncertainty in forging their careers in science, where women are a distinct minority, but found inspiration to continue.

MD Today: The Science of Perseverance (ft. Jessica Vitak)

February 12, 2024 | Maggie Haslam | Maryland Today | UMD
UMD female scientists reflect on overcoming moments of doubt
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Maryland Today: To Like or Not to Like – Facebook at 20 (ft. Cody Buntain)

February 5, 2024 | Karen Shih | Maryland Today | UMD
Facebook changed the world, but not always for good - a UMD expert explains its complicated legacy
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The increased sophistication of cyberattacks through social media platforms, computer hardware, smart devices and popular websites demands more care in how we engage the internet, says Associate Research Professor Charlie Harry. "At the end of the day, we should all expect the worst and have an action plan for recovery." Illustration by Valerie Morgan

Maryland Today: Your Printer May Spill All of Your Secrets (ft. Charles Harry)

January 30, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD
UMD Professor Explains the Alarming Creativity of Today’s Cyberattacks—and the 5 Unlikely Places You’re Vulnerable
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College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice and Civic Engagement Programs

January 29, 2024 | Kenisha Rhone | CP Scholars
The INFO College will lead the Data Justice program, to start Fall 2024
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Image credit: kastanka from istockphoto.com

Yahoo Finance: Generative AI Will Create a ‘Tsunami of Disinformation’ During the 2024 Election (ft. Jen Golbeck)

January 26, 2024 | INFO Staff
INFO Professor Jen Golbeck comments on AI election disinformation
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Eight seed grants from UMD's new TRAILS institute aim to diversify stakeholders in developing and governing AI, while using the emerging technology for societal good. Illustration courtesy of Maryland Today via iStock

Maryland Today: $1.5M in Grants Target Trustworthy AI Development

January 25, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD
Eight Projects Explore Use of Cutting-Edge Technology to Solve Range of Societal Issues
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Photo courtesy of Insight Into Diversity magazine

Insight Into Diversity Magazine: UMD Leads Projects Aimed at Career Support, Accessibility for People with Disabilities (ft. Jonathan Lazar)

January 23, 2024 | INFO Staff
INFO Professor Jonathan Lazar promotes digital accessibility
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Hulton Archives (iStock)

UMD INFO Faculty to Make Archival Materials More Accessible via Web Search

January 23, 2024 | Olivia Borgula & INFO Staff
Diana Marsh and Katrina Fenlon are leading this NSF funded project
From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.

From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.

News Release: New R&D Projects to Move the Needle on Making Mainstream Tech Accessible for People Living with Disabilities

January 23, 2024 | INFO Staff
Led by Drs. J. Bern Jordan, Hernisa Kacorri, and Amanda Lazar at the UMD INFO College in partnership with Raising the Floor-US