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November 13, 2024 - to November 14, 2024

MATLAB EXPO 2024

Connect with industry and academia experts at MATLAB EXPO 2024 November 13-14, 2024.

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I always feel like somebody’s watching me… and they are!

What is a digital footprint? Similar to physical footprints, this is defined as the unique trail of data that a person or business creates while using the internet. With how technologically advanced our society is, understanding your digital footprint is vital. 

November 14, 2024

Upgrade Your ELMS Course with DesignPLUS

Join this workshop to learn how DesignPLUS can help you build and design high-quality courses to enhance engagement and accessibility.

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November 13, 2024

Efficient Grading and Gradebook Best Practices in ELMS

Join us for this webinar and learn about the ELMS-Canvas Gradebook and everything that goes into the management and creation of your course. We will cover assignments, weighted grades, filtering, gradebook calculations, and more!

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November 12, 2024

Getting Started in ELMS: Six Easy Steps for Success

Explore the essentials for preparing and publishing your ELMS-Canvas course space. We will demonstrate uploading files, managing notifications, creating announcements, and managing your course menu.

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It's Just My Name, What Can Go Wrong?

Recently, during our meetings with all the departments about the need for an inventory of systems of record that store or create Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, many were surprised to learn that even something as simple as a name is considered PII.

Quantum Computing - How it Changes Encryption as We Know It

If you are anything like me then you may be wondering, what the heck is quantum computing? Let's take a step back and explain this in simple terms. Think of traditional computers like really fast and efficient librarians. They organize and retrieve information using bits, which are like tiny light switches that can be either off (0) or on (1).

Canva Now Available to UMD Students

All UMD undergraduate and graduate students now have access to Canva’s premium visual design tools at no cost to students! Canva’s online graphic design tools can help to create beautiful presentations for class, snazzy social media graphics to market a club or organization, a great-looking resume for that coveted job, and more.Discounted yearly licenses are also available for UMD use for faculty and staff.

Why are Data Inventories Important?

A data inventory is used to help all areas of the university manage impacts and risks associated with their work activities involving personal data. This collaborative process is essential to our Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Compliance programs, and it supports our office’s goal of building awareness about the university’s Privacy Principles and Security Standards.A data inventory helps all areas of the university:

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