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George Mason & University of Maryland to Leverage 311 Data for Increased DMV Resilience During a Pandemic
Funded by the NSF, the team aims to provide tools to governments to better respond to regional disasters and crises.
Science Magazine: U.S. Law Sets Stage for Boost to Artificial Intelligence Research, featuring Vanessa Frias-Martinez
Working to improve public transit, Dr. Vanessa Frias-Martinez is using a combination of cloud computing and AI.
Dr. Niklas Elmqvist & Purdue to Develop Virtual Reality Workforce Training Tech
Funded by a $5M NSF Grant to develop more effective workforce training methods using augmented, virtual, and extended realities.
Dr. Jonathan Lazar, recipient of the ACM SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility, pictured lecturing on digital accessibility at the UMD iSchool (photo by Craig Taylor)
UMD iSchool Faculty and Students Lead the Way at the ASSETS 2020 Conference
As a leader in the development of and advocacy for accessible information technology, systems, and research – the UMD iSchool is repr …
Photo of Dr. Tamara Clegg and UMD alumnus Torey Smith, former wide receiver for the North Carolina Panthers
A Tale of Two Identities: How Data Literacy Can Serve Underrepresented Student-Athletes in STEM
Examining how health and fitness data tracking tools can help athletes learn about data literacy, inspire STEM pursuits, and simult …
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 …
(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.
