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TechBridge: Uniting Generations Through Technology and Mentorship
INFO students collaborate with seniors on projects ranging from mobile app development to business plans
(Video) Search Mastery Speaker Series: New Pathways for Search?
Dr. Daniel M. Russell shares insights on improving search experiences and the future of information retrieval

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(Video) Dean’s Lecture Series Presents Invisible Rulers with Renée DiResta
DiResta delves into the complex interplay between technology and public opinion shaping

Rie Kamikubo, PhD Student working with Hernisa Kacorri at the UMD College of Information, Presenting at ASSETS 2024 Conference
UMD MIDA Researchers Play Major Role at ASSETS Conference
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)
TikTok's entertaining approach to politics engages young voters, sparking debate on influence and polarization
A $3.4 million NSF Grant to Build Pathways From Sport to STEM
Co-designed data science coursework enhances Black male athletes’ STEM identities

From Taylor Swift to the fate of family pets to hurricane relief, disinformation has covered a wide range of topics in the run-up to the 2024 election, and AI has played a key role in powering its spread on social media and elsewhere. Photos by Adobe Stock AI and Shutterstock
Maryland Today: AI-Generated Misinformation is Everywhere. ID’ing It May Be Harder Than You Think (ft. Jen Golbeck)
UMD Experts Explain the Emotional Pulls and Cognitive Pitfalls—and How to Avoid Them