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UMD iSchool Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

August 26, 2020 | Mia K. Hinckle

With strengths in library and archives innovation, digital curation, criminal justice data science, socio-technical aspects of cybersec …

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UMD iSchool Pioneers Initiatives to Advance STEM Learning Among Youth

August 25, 2020 | Hayleigh Moore

Faculty and researchers are pioneering methods to increase youth interest in STEM, from co-design with youth to partnering with librar …

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UMD iSchool, a Hub of Revolutionary Digital Curation Research and Technology Development

August 25, 2020 | Hayleigh Moore

Exploring the UMD iSchool's history of being integral to the advancement of digital curation.

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Maryland Today: Clock’s Ticking Until TikTok Ban, But Does It Make Sense?, featuring Jen Golbeck

August 19, 2020 | iSchool News

As most social media apps are collecting users' personal data, Jen Golbeck shares why banning TikTok and WeChat won't solve the problem …

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Faculty Spotlight: Junior Lecturer, Pamela Duffy

August 17, 2020 | iSchool News

Pam teaches undergraduate courses while she begins her thesis work as a Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM) student …

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Faculty Spotlight: Adjunct Lecturer, Eric Hung

August 17, 2020 | iSchool News

After graduating from the iSchool's MLIS program, Eric decided to continue his love of teaching as an adjunct lecturer, where he helps …

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Staff Spotlight: Scheduling and Data Management Coordinator, Fernando Marciano

August 17, 2020 | iSchool News

Fernando served in the Navy as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialist and is working towards earning his MIM degree from the iS …

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PhD Student Spotlight: Nathan Beard

August 17, 2020 | iSchool News

Nate is pursuing his interests in the history and politics of surveillance and work in sociotechnical systems. 

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ITPro Today: How Customer Lifetime Value Drives Analytics, featuring David Loshin

August 12, 2020 | David Loshin

Understanding CLV allows companies to make decisions and is vital for companies that compete for the commitment of consumers.