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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is funding a new center at University of California-Irvine's Digital Media and Learning Research Hub to nurture exploration of and build evidence around the impact of digital media on young people’s learning and its potential for transforming education. Through study of how youth are using digital media, researchers will seek to understand the implications inherent in how this generation of youth--unlike any previous one--is embracing the online world to access information, socialize, and engage in public life. Research is expected to help schools, libraries, museums and other institutions engaged in teaching and learning better prepare students for the 21st century workforce. The Center will support emerging research on digital media and learning by hosting international conferences, facilitating workshops and working groups, and bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders and others working on related projects. Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, and the nonprofit research group, FutureLab, are partnering with UC Irvine on Hub activities. See www.dmlcentral.net for more information.