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The Diamondback: UMD works to revamp privacy policy (feat. Jessica Vitak)

September 24, 2021 | Ryan White

The new proposal for a revamped privacy policy is set for a vote in the University Senate in December.

PhD Alumni Spotlight: To Build or Not to Build? – Myeong Lee, PhD ‘19

September 15, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore

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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Illustration courtesy of UMD Department of Computer Science

UMD Researchers Awarded $159K NSF Grant to Expand Wi-Fi Access in Regional Parks

September 8, 2021 | Melissa Brachfeld

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

September 7, 2021 | Josh Land

Applications will be accepted this fall for new data journalism Master's program.

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Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash

Trace Center Directs New Digital Accessibility Research During Covid-19 Pandemic

September 7, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore

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

August 26, 2021 | iSchool News

UMD iSchool Assistant Professor Ido Sivan-Sevilla discusses the threat of unregulated private surveillance tools.

The Fourth Thursday: “Urban Renewal Impact” in Asheville

August 19, 2021 | iSchool News

UMD iSchool Professor Richard Marciano makes the urban renewal archival records of black-owned properties in Asheville accessible.

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Celebrating the UMD iSchool and Trace Center’s Commitment to Advancing Innovations for Older Populations

June 1, 2021 | Hayleigh Moore

Developing innovative technologies, co-designing with seniors, and advocating for accessibility rights.

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STEM Education Struggle in the U.S.: The Key Piece We’ve Been Missing

April 12, 2021 | UMD iSchool Staff

In The Promise of Access, Dr. Daniel Greene shares a radical perspective on why tech solutions aren’t solving complex socia …