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UMD iSchool Helping to Create Safer Roadways Through Data Visualization

October 7, 2020 | Hayleigh Moore

As part of PG County's Vision Zero project, the dashboard will help to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.

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SchoolCEO: Crash Course Q&As: Dr. Jen Golbeck

October 2, 2020 | iSchool News

To bring your district together online, Jen Golbeck suggests creating a safe space, setting guidelines and rules, gaining participation …

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UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore

September 29, 2020 | Maria Herd

Dr. Frias-Martinez and team are to build an app for Baltimore residents to contribute their ideas and travel data, a public dashboard …

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(Video) engAGED: Considering Technology and Access for Older Adults Discussion

September 25, 2020 | iSchool News

Research experts from the UMD iSchool and School of Nursing discuss the use of and access to technology among older adults.

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Faculty Spotlight: Postdoc and Adjunct Faculty Member, Sarah Gilbert

September 22, 2020 | iSchool News

Leading projects for PERVADE, Sarah’s research focuses on learning about the perceptions of the users whose data is collected.

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Staff Spotlight: Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration, Melekte Truneh

September 22, 2020 | iSchool News

Melekte is working with the iSchool Deans to develop solutions to combat the financial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Faculty Spotlight: Assistant Professor, David Weintrop

September 22, 2020 | iSchool News

David teaches classes and conducts research on ways to teach people about computing and ways we can use computing skills to teach other …

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Reimagining How Libraries Can Serve Youth During COVID-19

September 17, 2020 | iSchool News

Dr. Mega Subramaniam's project involves helping libraries adapt to support youth and their families with the transition to online learn …