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About the series:

The Information Studies Colloquium features research presentations from scholars in the field of Information Studies. The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland at College Park hosts the IS Colloquium weekly in Room 2116, Hornbake Building.

Fall 2009 Topics and Speakers:

September
15

"A Link to Social Media Network Visualization: Picturing Online Relations and Roles"
Marc A. Smith, Connected Action Consulting Group
Tuesday, 4-5 pm, HBK 2119
-- Abstract and Bio

October
6

"Application of Physiological Data in the Study of Information Seeking"
Dr. Karoly Hercegfi, Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Dr. Anita Komlodi, UMBC
Tuesday, 4-5 pm, HBK 2116
-- Abstract and Bio

13

"Toward a model for Collaborative Information Seeking, Synthesis, and Sense-making: A Work in Progress"
Chirag Shah, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tuesday, 4-5 pm, HBK 2116
-- Abstract and Bio

22

"Mobile Health - *Social Influence and Emotional Support in Context*"
Geri Gay, Cornell University
Tuesday, 4-5 pm, CSIC Building, Room 1115
-- Abstract and Bio

November
17

"Teaching the Web to Speak and Be Understood "
Dr. Jeffrey P. Bigham, University of Rochester
Tuesday, 4-5 pm, HBK 2116
-- Abstract and Bio

 


Directions:

To reach the University of Maryland Campus, please see the directions provided by the University.

Information Studies Colloquium seminars are normally held in the Hornbake Building, South Wing, room 2116. The room can be reached from the street side of Hornbake by taking the elevator to the second floor and walking straight ahead through the double glass doors as you exit. Hornbake is divided into two wings, and it is not possible to reach the South ("classroom") Wing from inside the main (library) section of the building. Parking for visitors is available for a fee in the Union Lane Garage near the Stamp Student Union.

College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, Room 4105 Hornbake Bldg, South Wing, College Park, MD 20742 | Tel: (301) 405.2038, Fax: (301) 314.9145