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UMAICS: Harnessing Data Science to Improve the Social Good, featuring Wei Ai
February 9, 2021 | iSchool NewsUsing machine learning techniques to influence positive behavior.
(Illustration by Lauren Biagini courtesy of Maryland Today)
Maryland Today: Don’t Take the (Click)bait, featuring Naeemul Hassan
February 9, 2021 | iSchool NewsCreating tools to combat clickbait online.
Design is a Contract
February 1, 2021 | Caro Williams-PierceWhether you design physical objects, digital experiences, or classroom curricula, your design is a contract with the users.
Science Magazine: U.S. Law Sets Stage for Boost to Artificial Intelligence Research, featuring Vanessa Frias-Martinez
January 22, 2021 | iSchool NewsWorking to improve public transit, Dr. Vanessa Frias-Martinez is using a combination of cloud computing and AI.
Alumni Spotlight: A Dream Pursued, A Dream Fulfilled – Preeti Lakhole, MIM 2015
January 19, 2021 | iSchool NewsPreeti advises those interested in data analytics to be prepared to consistently practice solving problem statements and to take advant …
The Associated Press: Despite Promise, Few in US Adopting COVID-19 Exposure Apps, featuring Jessica Vitak
December 9, 2020 | iSchool NewsDr. Jessica Vitak explains why Americans have been hesitant to use COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone tools.
The Kojo Nnamdi Show: Conspiracy Theories, Math And The Presidential Election, featuring Jen Golbeck
November 20, 2020 | iSchool NewsDr. Jen Golbeck explains why Benford's Law cannot be used to identify voter fraud in the 2020 election.