Those who study social media for trends in political discourse need to look further than sites dedicated to politics, as many meaningful and sometimes less contentious conversations are going on in everyday online communities, according to new research from the University of Michigan School of Infor
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Walter Lasecki, a well-known University of Michigan computer science assistant professor, is resigning as of August 30 amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering said Lasecki, in the meantime, will not be able to have in-person interactions with students.
The Michigan Daily, U of M’s independent student newspaper, initially detailed the allegations against Lasecki from four people dating back to 2016. Many of these incidents allegedly happened during industry social gatherings or conferences. One person described incidents allegedly happening on campus.
An internal investigation by the University that started November 2019 concluded that Lasecki did not violate its sexual harassment policy.
Whether it’s trying on lipstick or clothing online, using floor plan software to find out how furniture will fit in a new home or ordering a contactless Coke using a cell phone, businesses are continually finding new ways to promote their products and services using extended reality (XR) technology.
Investment in augmented and virtual reality together known as mixed or extended reality is expected to mushroom in the coming years: from $10 billion in 2019 to $62 billion in 2027, and from $8 billion in 2020 to $100 billion in 2024, respectively, according to Grand View Research.
So are the opportunities for those advertisers who would use the technology to manipulate, deceive and even cause harm to consumers, say University of Michigan School of Information researchers.
Whether it's trying on lipstick or clothing online, using floor plan software to find out how furniture will fit in a new home or ordering a contactless.
University of Michigan students seeking feedback from Ann Arbor parks visitors for research
Study focuses on neighborhood parks
Meredith Bruckner, Community News Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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“Canoe Fan” from Chicago sculptor Victoria Fuller in Ann Arbor s Gallup Park. (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)
ANN ARBOR – Students at the University of Michigan School of Information have released a survey as part of a research project to better understand how online resources could be improved to help residents and visitors alike to engage with, learn about and enjoy Ann Arbor’s parks.
Based on the responses they receive, the students hope to create new information tools that will contribute to a better visitor experience.