News from around campus
Can Heart Rhythms Signal Anxiety in Autistic Youths? (Maryland Today)
Psychology Researcher’s Study Seeks to Aid Adolescents With Communication Barriers, Welcome Black Participants
Students assemble at Hornbake Plaza to demand divestment on Earth Day (Stories Beneath the Shell)
“We demand divestment!” was loudly heard across Hornbake Plaza on Monday as the student organization 17 for Peace and Justice gathered its members.
UMD community celebrates Taiwanese culture with Night Market (The Diamondback)
The market, which ran from 6 to 10 p.m., included traditional Taiwanese dance performances and food. Event attendees also played games, entered raffles and shopped for TASA merchandise.
Black Honors Caucus Returns after COVID Hiatus (The Black Explosion)
Since 1971, the BHC has worked to create an inclusive space for Black students enrolled in the University of Maryland’s honors college.
University Jewish students divided by protests seek common ground (The Black Explosion)
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Read Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors (Maryland Today) - featuring our own LGBTQ+ Equity Center Director Dr. Kristopher Oliveira!
Identifying Anxiety in Autistic Adolescents (College of Behavioral and Social Sciences)
PSYC Researcher’s New Study Seeks to Address the Challenge and Increase Representation
Integrating Robots in Homes to Support Autistic Youth (College of Information Studies)
A TRAILS pilot study looks at how families can use AI robotic animal companions in support services for autistic children
Op/ed: The Science of Reducing Prejudice in Kids (Maryland Today)
Making Schools Welcoming for All Can Lead to a More Fair, Just Society, Education Scholar Says
Crowdsourced transcriptions are making historical documents more accessible for those who use screen readers