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(Video) i3r Teach-In: Affirming Haitian Immigrants’ Information Promise

November 13, 2024 | INFO Staff

UMD’s latest i3r event highlights Haitian American financial literacy with Dr. Rebecca Williams

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(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series Presents Invisible Rulers with Renée DiResta

November 8, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

DiResta delves into the complex interplay between technology and public opinion shaping

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UMD MIDA Researchers Play Major Role at ASSETS Conference

November 7, 2024 | Silvana Montañola | UMD Office of the Vice President for Research

University of Maryland faculty and students provide leadership and research insights at international technology accessibility research …

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CNN: How Organizations and Campaigns Are Trying to Break through on TikTok to Reach Young Voters (ft. Jennifer Golbeck and Celia Chen)

November 1, 2024 | INFO Staff

TikTok's entertaining approach to politics engages young voters, sparking debate on influence and polarization

Washingtonian: Meet DC’s 2024 Tech Titans (ft. Nate Tibbits, INFO Board Member)

October 30, 2024 | INFO Staff

The most innovative and important leaders in Washington’s tech scene

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WTOP: Why There’s So Much Disinformation out There Now, and How You Can Combat It (ft. Cody Buntain)

October 28, 2024 | INFO Staff

Disinformation thrives in uncertainty, and understanding its spread is crucial for effective response strategies

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Newsweek: These Organizations Value Contributions From Employees With Disabilities (ft. Ron Padrón)

October 25, 2024 | INFO Staff

UMD earns top honors for disability inclusion, with INFO's Ron Padrón leading efforts in diversity awareness

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A $3.4 million NSF Grant to Build Pathways From Sport to STEM

October 22, 2024 | Laurie Robinson

Co-designed data science coursework enhances Black male athletes’ STEM identities