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(Video) SoDa Symposium: Equal Input – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Social Data Science Research
November 30, 2022 | Emily DavidsonGabriella Waters of the Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems and Jhillika Kumar of Mentra discuss technologies for neurod …

UMD Top Ranked for Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded Overall and to Minority Groups in Computer and Information Sciences
November 15, 2022 | CMNS StaffNew rankings published by The Chronicle of Higher Education and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

(Video) OTTRS Speaker Series feat. Joel Chan
November 14, 2022 | Emily DavidsonOn October 28, 2022, Dr. Joel Chan discussed new processes to aid in interdisciplinary knowledge synthesis.

Frank Burke (seated) at the July 4, 1969 ceremony on the Constitution Avenue steps in Washington, D.C.
Preserving History, Remembering a Pioneer
November 11, 2022 | UMD University Relations StaffDavid McCartney and James Petersen founded the Dr. Frank G. Burke Endowed Graduate Research Award

Morphic: Advancing Social Equity Through Digital Inclusion
November 10, 2022 | Liz ZogbyA growing pool of users at libraries, colleges, and job centers across the US and in Canada have the opportunity to take advantage of M …

Digital Literacy Summit Tackles Digital Inclusion
November 10, 2022 | Emily DavidsonPanels, presentations, and more at the October 20, 2022 event.

Flash Forward Podcast: A Tech Assist for the Elderly (ft. Amanda Lazar)
November 8, 2022 | INFO StaffINFO Assistant Professor Amanda Lazar discusses her research on older people’s relationship with technology.

Recognizing National STEM/STEAM Day
November 8, 2022 |The INFO College encourages people of all ages to learn about information science.

iFARM Participants Dig Into Global Food Data
November 7, 2022 | Emily DavidsonThe International Food Acquisition Research and Methods hybrid workshop took place October 20–21, 2022.