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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
October 20, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExamining how health and fitness data tracking tools can help athletes learn about data literacy, inspire STEM pursuits, and simult …
Reimagining How Libraries Can Serve Youth During COVID-19
September 17, 2020 | iSchool NewsDr. Mega Subramaniam's project involves helping libraries adapt to support youth and their families with the transition to online learn …
Dr. Mega Subramaniam (center), stands together with two of her Kyrgyz colleagues.
Fulbright: Hosted by the Library and Information Consortium of the Kyrgyz Republic, featuring Mega Subramaniam
September 4, 2020 | iSchool NewsAs a Fulbright Specialist, Mega Subramaniam used her expertise to train librarians in the Kyrgyz Republic on how to improve their enga …
UMD iSchool Pioneers Initiatives to Advance STEM Learning Among Youth
August 25, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreFaculty and researchers are pioneering methods to increase youth interest in STEM, from co-design with youth to partnering with librar …
Pictured: Dr. Mega Subramaniam and Research Coordinator Luis Cortes
The Library’s Role in Supporting Health Information Justice During COVID-19
July 23, 2020 | Hayleigh MooreExamining the current and future role of libraries in supporting communities.
School Library Journal: Retire Those Legacy Approaches. It’s Time to Be Bold and Innovative. | Reimagining Libraries, featuring Mega Subramaniam
July 13, 2020 | Mega SubramaniamAs a part of her crowdsourcing project to reimagine libraries, Mega Subramaniam published her second SLJ article, calling upon peop …
David Weintrop Awarded Prestigious National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
June 18, 2020 | Chris SamorayDr. David Weintrop receives $70K award to integrate computing and the powerful ideas of computer science into classrooms.
Student Archivists at Maryland – Call for New Student Members!
June 12, 2020 | Karina Kletscher, UMD iSchool MLIS StudentThis is a momentous year for SAM as we are turning 25!
Resources for Hands-off Learning at Home
May 20, 2020 | Caro Williams-Pierce Nihal Katirci, Ekta ShokeenTips on how to make e-learning and social distancing work for families with children, including a list of resources.