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Dr. Zubin Jelveh: Machine Learning Can Predict Shooting Victimization Well Enough to Help Prevent It
June 27, 2022 | Mia K. HinckleUsing arrest and victimization records from the Chicago PD, a machine learning model can predict the risk of being shot in the next 18 …
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Two UMD Info College Faculty Members Establish New Archival Repatriation Committee
June 10, 2022 | iSchool News StaffThe new Committee is a major step towards enacting more Native and Indigenous repatriation archival policy.
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Maryland Today: $6M Award From State to Help Extension Bridge Digital Divide
June 3, 2022 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDUMD Info College faculty and students join team to develop programs to help underserved urban and rural communities access broadband in …
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Screenshot of an observation session on Zoom from the research study, with Dr. Emma Dixon, Ms. Diana Blackwelder, and a study participant (anonymized with an icon) viewing an NIH webpage reporting on risk factors for heart disease linked to dementia.
How People with Dementia Access Health Information
May 26, 2022 | Liz ZogbyDr. Amanda Lazar and her team examine the barriers faced by people with dementia to accessing relevant, accurate health information.
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UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Amelia Gibson
May 25, 2022 | iSchool News StaffDr. Gibson will also be stepping into the Associate Director role for the Info College's Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC).
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UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete
May 25, 2022 | iSchool News StaffDr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.
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(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong
May 16, 2022 | iSchool News StaffWong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.