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Celebrating the UMD iSchool and Trace Center’s Commitment to Advancing Innovations for Older Populations

June 1, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore
Developing innovative technologies, co-designing with seniors, and advocating for accessibility rights.

Alumni Spotlight: How One Alum’s Voyage to Transform Businesses Began at the UMD iSchool – Rishi Jain MIM ‘19

May 26, 2021 | iSchool News
Rishi began his “exciting voyage of discovery” at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies (iSchool) where he purs …
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A Robot Rolls Into a Math Class…

May 25, 2021 | Peter F. Moon, UMD Doctoral Student & HCIL Member
Understanding how a spherical robot can help more students gain access to early computing education while enhancing their learning in m …

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 iSchool Awards Recipients

May 7, 2021 | iSchool News
The iSchool Awards Committee is pleased to announce the iSchool Awards Recipients for the 2020-2021 academic year!
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Alumni Spotlight: Alumna and Trailblazer Lands Career in UX Design – LaRia Rogers MIM ‘20

May 3, 2021 | iSchool News
Driven to pursue a higher education, LaRia Rogers, MIM ’20, found a second home at the University of Maryland College of Information …
Student Spotlight: iSchool Undergrad Became Inaugural Student Co-Chair of IAC – Claire Morville, BSIS ‘21

Student Spotlight: iSchool Undergrad Became Inaugural Student Co-Chair of IAC – Claire Morville, BSIS ‘21

April 14, 2021 | iSchool News
Claire Morville, BSIS ’21, became immediately enthralled with everything the UMD community had to offer. At first, she had her sights …
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STEM Education Struggle in the U.S.: The Key Piece We’ve Been Missing

April 12, 2021 | UMD iSchool Staff
In The Promise of Access, Dr. Daniel Greene shares a radical perspective on why tech solutions aren’t solving complex socia …

UMD iSchool Takes #4 Spot in U.S. Rankings

April 7, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore
Library and information studies, youth services, and information systems are among programming areas to earn top-five rankings.
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iSchool’s New Interest Group Explores Advancements in Search Mastery and Education

April 5, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore
Providing an accessible environment for those interested in search mastery, search education, and search behavior.