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PhD Alumni Spotlight: To Build or Not to Build? – Myeong Lee, PhD ‘19
While planning his Master’s degree thesis, Myeong Lee was offered a simple question - "Do you want to build something or understand s …

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UMD Researchers Awarded $159K NSF Grant to Expand Wi-Fi Access in Regional Parks
iSchool's Beth Bonsignore joins interdisciplinary team to expand Wi-Fi infrastructure in urban greenspaces.

Maryland Today: Merrill College, iSchool to Offer ‘From-Anywhere’ Master’s in Data Journalism
Applications will be accepted this fall for new data journalism Master's program.

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Trace Center Directs New Digital Accessibility Research During Covid-19 Pandemic
The Trace Research & Development Center leads new initiatives to address accessibility barriers heightened due to the COVID-19 pand …

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The Washington Post: Private Israeli Spyware Used to Hack Cellphones of Journalists
UMD iSchool Assistant Professor Ido Sivan-Sevilla discusses the threat of unregulated private surveillance tools.

The Fourth Thursday: “Urban Renewal Impact” in Asheville
UMD iSchool Professor Richard Marciano makes the urban renewal archival records of black-owned properties in Asheville accessible.

Celebrating the UMD iSchool and Trace Center’s Commitment to Advancing Innovations for Older Populations
Developing innovative technologies, co-designing with seniors, and advocating for accessibility rights.