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A Tale of Two Identities: How Data Literacy Can Serve Underrepresented Student-Athletes in STEM
October 20, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExamining how health and fitness data tracking tools can help athletes learn about data literacy, inspire STEM pursuits, and simult …
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Alumni Spotlight: UMD iSchool Alum and Archivist Helps to Write the “Final Drafts of History” – Tyler Stump, HiLS 2015
October 15, 2020 | iSchool NewsTyler was especially drawn to the HiLS program after learning about the professional experiences offered in tandem with his academics a …
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UMD iSchool Helping to Create Safer Roadways Through Data Visualization
October 7, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreAs part of PG County's Vision Zero project, the dashboard will help to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.
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SchoolCEO: Crash Course Q&As: Dr. Jen Golbeck
October 2, 2020 | iSchool NewsTo bring your district together online, Jen Golbeck suggests creating a safe space, setting guidelines and rules, gaining participation …
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UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore
September 29, 2020 | Maria HerdDr. Frias-Martinez and team are to build an app for Baltimore residents to contribute their ideas and travel data, a public dashboard …
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(Video) engAGED: Considering Technology and Access for Older Adults Discussion
September 25, 2020 | iSchool NewsResearch 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 ReleaseChoe, Kacorri, and A. Lazar aim to examine how older adults can personalize activity trackers through teachable interfaces to capture m …