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Dr. Katie Shilton, Associate Professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies (iSchool), and Dr. Emanuel Moss, Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University, led a discussion on the problems with trustworthiness in social data science during a talk hosted by UMD’s Social Data Science Center (SoDa) on Feb. 8. Moderated by iSchool Professor and Senior Associate Dean, Dr.

UM Ventures, College Park Executive Director Dr. Ken Porter has been elected among the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 2022 class of Senior Members.

There are a number of critical issues that threaten the food security of Marylanders. Climate change, supply and demand, food deserts, and a rapidly growing population are on the shortlist. However, the past two years have been particularly challenging due to the negative impacts of COVID-19, which have further complicated food access and availability. This new reality now exists in tandem with pre-existing inequities that contribute to a high percentage of food-insecure households across the state.