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Prevent Gun Violence: Research, Empowerment, Strategies & Solutions (PROGRESS)
UMD BSOS Research Showcase on Inequality
May 2nd, 2024
The University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) held a Research Showcase on Inequality on Thursday, May 2, 2024, drawing over 400 attendees from academia, government, and nonprofit organizations. Alongside a total of 49 other projects, PROGRESS presented a poster under the theme of Health and Well-Being. |  |
Rhe entire PROGRESS team was on hand to represent the initiative, including Co-Directors Woodie Kessel and Jo Richardson (see the photos below). Collectively, the PROGRESS team had the opportunity to engage in discussions with fellow researchers, share details about the mission of PROGRESS, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
University of Maryland leadership participated in the symposium, including President Darryll J. Pines, Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice, Vice President for Research Gregory Ball, and BSOS Dean Susan Rivera.
"BSOS is leading the moment when it comes to work that addresses the grand challenges of our time, from climate change to gun violence to threats to our democracy. This work makes a difference for everyone." —Darryll J. Pines, President, University of Maryland
Read More:
- "UMD Behavioral and Social Sciences Showcase Features Research on Inequality" (UMD Research)
- "BSOS Research Showcase Sheds Light on Many Facets of Inequality" (UMD BSOS)
PROGRESS presented this poster at the 2024 BSOS Research Hub:
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UMD President Pines (L) visits the PROGRESS display.
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Left: UMD Vice President for Research Gregory Ball (R) visits with PROGRESS team members and a symposium attendee.
Right: UMD students and PROGRESS team members (left to right): Shayla Stringfield, Hannah Balcanoff, Timel Rodriguez, and Lindsey Wood.
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Left: PROGRESS team member Timel Rodriguez discusses the PROGRESS poster with a fellow student.
Right: PROGRESS Co-Director Richardson discusses the PROGRESS poster with a symposium attendee.
UMD faculty and PROGRESS team members (left to right): Mengxue Li (UMD Dept. of Geographical Sciences), Co-Director Jo Richardson, Hannah Balcanoff, Shayla Stringfield, Lindsey Wood, Timel Rodriguez, and Co-Director Woodie Kessel.