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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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INFO Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Design Personalized Self-Tracking Tech for Older Adults to Improve Physical Activities

September 24, 2020 | Press Release

Choe, Kacorri, and A. Lazar aim to examine how older adults can personalize activity trackers through teachable interfaces to capture m …

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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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PhD Student Spotlight: Jonathan Brier

September 22, 2020 | iSchool News

Jonathan’s current research interests lie in understanding human health and the sustainability of communities and technologies. 

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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 …

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Dr. Charles Harry Talks About Managing Cyber Risks on The Scientific Sense Podcast

September 11, 2020 | Mia K. Hinckle

Looking at a systems approach to quantifying, prioritizing, and managing risk in critical infrastructure.

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University of Maryland Launches New Social Data Science Center with Support from Facebook

September 9, 2020 | Press Release

Initial Projects include Survey Tools to Track, Predict COVID-19 ‘Hot Spots’