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Screenshot of an observation session on Zoom from the research study, with Dr. Emma Dixon, Ms. Diana Blackwelder, and a study participant (anonymized with an icon) viewing an NIH webpage reporting on risk factors for heart disease linked to dementia.
How People with Dementia Access Health Information
May 26, 2022 | Liz ZogbyDr. Amanda Lazar and her team examine the barriers faced by people with dementia to accessing relevant, accurate health information.
UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Amelia Gibson
May 25, 2022 | iSchool News StaffDr. Gibson will also be stepping into the Associate Director role for the Info College's Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC).
UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete
May 25, 2022 | iSchool News StaffDr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.
(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong
May 16, 2022 | iSchool News StaffWong 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 StaffA discussion about why we answer questions, and how a new paradigm can justify crafting search queries that go beyond information seeki …
The Maryland State House in Annapolis
New Law Ensures Equivalent Access to Digital Tools for All of Maryland’s K-12 Students
May 5, 2022 | Liz ZogbyTrace Center Director and iSchool professor Jonathan Lazar contributed to and testified in support of the bill to bring an accessibilit …
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(Video) GEM Analytics Industry Expert Series: Data and Its Application in a Streaming Media Company
May 3, 2022 | iSchool News StaffHow data is used at a streaming media company to shape the future of content.
Jewish American Heritage at UMD
May 2, 2022 | Hayleigh MooreThis month, UMD recognizes the impact of Jewish Americans at the University and beyond. Here the iSchool compiles a list of resources, …
AJ Rudd (left) and Aishwarya Tare (right)
Putting the ‘AR’ into Art
April 28, 2022 | Hayleigh MooreTwo immersive media projects developed by iSchool students featured in Arts for All showcase.