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Dr. Zubin Jelveh: Machine Learning Can Predict Shooting Victimization Well Enough to Help Prevent It

Mia K. Hinckle - June 27, 2022

Using 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

iSchool News Staff - June 10, 2022

The 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

Maryland Today Staff | UMD - June 3, 2022

UMD Info College faculty and students join team to develop programs to help underserved urban and rural communities access broadband in …

UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Amelia Gibson

iSchool News Staff - May 25, 2022

Dr. Gibson will also be stepping into the Associate Director role for the Info College's Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC).

UMD Info College Welcomes New Associate Professor Sheena Erete

iSchool News Staff - May 25, 2022

Dr. Erete looks to build new community partnerships and engage the local community surrounding UMD in meaningful ways.

(Video) ALA Lecture Series: ALA President Patty Wong

iSchool News Staff - May 16, 2022

Wong shares her 37-year journey with the ALA and the association's ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

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(Video) Search Mastery Speaker Series: Manchester vs. Cranfield

iSchool News Staff - May 5, 2022

A discussion about why we answer questions, and how a new paradigm can justify crafting search queries that go beyond information seeki …

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New Law Ensures Equivalent Access to Digital Tools for All of Maryland’s K-12 Students

Liz Zogby - May 5, 2022

Trace Center Director and iSchool professor Jonathan Lazar contributed to and testified in support of the bill to bring an accessibilit …