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(Video) SODA Symposium: Data Literacy and Evidence Building – Birds of a Feather
February 6, 2024 | Logan Delavan-HooverLabor economists speak on national data efforts
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Maryland Today: To Like or Not to Like – Facebook at 20 (ft. Cody Buntain)
February 5, 2024 | Karen Shih | Maryland Today | UMDFacebook changed the world, but not always for good - a UMD expert explains its complicated legacy
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Empowering the Blind Community Through Accessible Technology Education: Maryland’s Visionary Approach
February 3, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD ExtensionA Marylanders Online project, led by the UMD Extension and the INFO College
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The increased sophistication of cyberattacks through social media platforms, computer hardware, smart devices and popular websites demands more care in how we engage the internet, says Associate Research Professor Charlie Harry. "At the end of the day, we should all expect the worst and have an action plan for recovery." Illustration by Valerie Morgan
Maryland Today: Your Printer May Spill All of Your Secrets (ft. Charles Harry)
January 30, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDUMD Professor Explains the Alarming Creativity of Today’s Cyberattacks—and the 5 Unlikely Places You’re Vulnerable
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(Video) SODA Symposium: Evolving a Data Enterprise to Support Relevant, Timely, and Equitable Statistical Products
January 30, 2024 | Logan Delavan-HooverCensus chief scientist speaks on shifting priorities in federal data processing
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College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice and Civic Engagement Programs
January 29, 2024 | Kenisha Rhone | CP ScholarsThe INFO College will lead the Data Justice program, to start Fall 2024
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Welcome Fall 2024 Undergrad Admits! Next Steps
January 29, 2024 | INFO StaffNext steps for INFO College new admits, plus information for parents