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From Evidence to Action: When Research Helps Inform Policy

August 10, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

INFO researchers are informing the regulations and legislation that shape access to technology, education, and public life

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News Release: John Bertot Returns to INFO to Lead with Purpose as New Dean

July 1, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

A professor, researcher, and university leader, Bertot brings a record of public impact—and a people-first vision—to the college he …

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Jason Laucel, InfoSci '26

INFO’s Jason Laucel ’26 Named UMD Commencement Student Speaker

May 19, 2026 | UMD | Commencement Committee and Office of Special Events Staff

InfoSci senior Jason Laucel ’26 will address UMD graduates, blending AI ethics, leadership, and community-centered impact

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When the Feed Becomes the Front Line

April 15, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

A new generation of AI tools is changing how analysts and aid workers make sense of war in real time—if they can learn to trust what …

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CHI 2026 Roundup: HCIL Students and Faculty Publish 19 Papers, Win Two Honorable Mentions

April 14, 2026 | UMD HCIL Members

UMD's HCIL contributes 19 papers to CHI 2026, advancing human-computer interaction research worldwide

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For Caregivers Making Over-the-Counter Medication Decisions Alone, Help May Be on the Way

April 14, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

Dr. Eun Kyoung Choe is using AI to turn dense OTC drug labels into personalized guidance