Lauren Knapp

I'm honored to have played a very small role in this story. Hats off to @carriecochran, @amyafan, @rosiecima and @greenblattmark for their reporting and Colin McIntyre for his videography.

For 20 years, Terps have worked to restore the ancient Roman city of Stabiae, destroyed in the same volcanic eruption that buried Pompeii. Now, @UMD_MAPP is digitally mapping the site to preserve this rich history—and bring it to life. go.umd.edu/1rvp | #FearlesslyUMD

Hard to imagine getting so close to 2000 year-old frescoes that you can see hairline fractures in the plaster - but that is exactly what these @UMD_MAPP students did this summer, in an effort to document the Villa Arianna outside Pompeii. go.umd.edu/stabiae @UofMaryland

#UMD student Jessica Stevens ‘24 is in Paris for the 2024 Summer #Olympics representing @TeamUSA in trampoline gymnastics! Ellicott City-born, Stevens is ready to leap to the top of the podium in Paris: go.umd.edu/1ppz

Hi quick media literacy on breaking news — maybe it’s helpful rn. If you see a variances in coverage, there are many reasons for that. 1) outlets have dif. standards for how to address speculation on crime scenes (ie what to say ocurred before law enforcement confirm) 🧵

Some UMD researchers are developing a haptic suit and audio cueing system that can help pilots fly without vision - and we made a video about it: today.umd.edu/when-vision-fa… @UofMaryland

I'm happy to share our latest Enterprise story featuring a research collaboration between @commthriveslab and @umiacs that makes quality health information easier for new parents to access: today.umd.edu/pocket-sized-s…

Shockingly, cuteness in social media has been grossly under-studied. But thankfully a UMD team has developed a methodology to study cuteness and a whole range of other emotions. today.umd.edu/information-wa… @INFOCollegeUMD @UMDResearch @UofMaryland @umdARLIS

How can a robot, a dancer and an audience can help us understand the ever-evolving relationship between humans and technology? #UMD researchers are investigating this question through an innovative program across disciplines. go.umd.edu/3silCz3 | #FearlesslyUMD #ArtsForAll

This is the first Scripps News Investigates show! Three stories shining light on some urgent issues. More to come in the months ahead from this team. @scrippsnews scrippsnews.com/stories/scripp…

@jhenryjustice I made this short doc about a doctor involved in executions… alsways happy to do a q and a with students… sandman-film.com

With the semester around the corner, I want to update my undergraduate #deathpenalty class. Looking for new assignment ideas, short documentaries, podcasts, zoom guest lecturers (I’ve got no $ for that last one). Any suggestions? #capitalpunishment

Here is @onthemedia's guide for interviewing conspiracy theorists and other disinformers running for office. The first one is by far the most important. And I'd go further: ask yourself why you're doing this— then share that answer with the rest of us.

In March, we spent a few days in North Dakota. While for many, March brings warmer weather and spring. In North Dakota, it’s still winter. It snowed every day we were there.  @scrippsnews

We didn't think the answer would be that difficult - a memorable moment worth watching.

@CodyLaGrow @scrippsnews @glaad Also… how do I get that coat?!

@CodyLaGrow @scrippsnews @glaad Well deserved! Congrats friend!