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(Video) Data Journalism: Using Data to Tell Impactful Stories
February 14, 2023 | UMD INFO StaffA panel of experts discuss how data can transform storytelling.
The INFO College Celebrates Black History Month
February 1, 2023 | UMD INFO StaffPapers, events, and projects that highlight the Black community.
Frias-Martinez Joins UMD Effort Focused on Food and Nutrition Security
January 7, 2023 | UMIACSThe multidisciplinary team received a $750K NSF grant to address the challenges of food security in Maryland.
UMD Researchers Awarded Grant to Study Pretrial Detention in Criminal Cases Across MD
December 13, 2022 | Laurie RobinsonAccording to lead investigator, Dr. Zubin Jelveh, there is still a gap in understanding how decisions are made about who should be deta …
Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty
October 10, 2022 | Mia K. HinckleCan a community barbeque be more beneficial to citizens than learning computing skills? Insights from INFO Assistant Professor Daniel G …
A farmer tends crops in Uganda, an area where bias in AI algorithms monitoring global crop health might misinterpret data due to a lack of knowledge of local growing methods. Photo by Nuno Almeida, Dreamstime.com
UMD Co-leads $750K NSF, Amazon Project to Tackle AI Bias in Mapping
July 20, 2022 | Rachael Grahame | Maryland TodayINFO College's Dr. Sergii Skakun will play a key role in building the system that could enable fairer, safer decisions on resource dist …
Dr. Zubin Jelveh: Machine Learning Can Predict Shooting Victimization Well Enough to Help Prevent It
June 27, 2022 | Mia K. HinckleUsing arrest and victimization records from the Chicago PD, a machine learning model can predict the risk of being shot in the next 18 …
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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.
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(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series: Technology for the Vulnerable – Studies in Designing for Access to Basic Needs
April 18, 2022 | iSchool News StaffDr. Ronald Metoyer presents two projects his lab is developing to bridge the gap between tech innovation access and vulnerable populati …