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UMD iSchool Helping to Create Safer Roadways Through Data Visualization
As part of PG County's Vision Zero project, the dashboard will help to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.
SchoolCEO: Crash Course Q&As: Dr. Jen Golbeck
To bring your district together online, Jen Golbeck suggests creating a safe space, setting guidelines and rules, gaining participation …
UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore
Dr. Frias-Martinez and team are to build an app for Baltimore residents to contribute their ideas and travel data, a public dashboard …
(Video) engAGED: Considering Technology and Access for Older Adults Discussion
Research experts from the UMD iSchool and School of Nursing discuss the use of and access to technology among older adults.
Faculty Spotlight: Postdoc and Adjunct Faculty Member, Sarah Gilbert
Leading projects for PERVADE, Sarah’s research focuses on learning about the perceptions of the users whose data is collected.
Staff Spotlight: Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration, Melekte Truneh
Melekte is working with the iSchool Deans to develop solutions to combat the financial repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faculty Spotlight: Assistant Professor, David Weintrop
David teaches classes and conducts research on ways to teach people about computing and ways we can use computing skills to teach other …
