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TRAILS News: What Tech Workers Tell Their Kids About Careers in the Age of AI (ft. Katie Shilton)

September 22, 2026 | INFO Staff

INFO Professor Katie Shilton explores how AI is reshaping technology careers and the advice parents give children about their futures

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UMIACS: How We Talk About AI Reveals Whether We Trust It (ft. Julia Mendelsohn)

September 21, 2026 | Diya Sharma | UMIACS

Julia Mendelsohn and collaborators examine how language reveals public trust, uncertainty and perceptions of artificial intelligence

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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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Amtrak Uses INFO Students to Get Electronic Records on Track

May 18, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

A partnership with INFO’s iConsultancy is helping the railroad tackle a growing information governance challenge

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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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The Internship That Works Both Ways

March 23, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

The MLIS field study places students at 150+ libraries, archives, and cultural institutions

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Designing for Growth: How a Student Team Strengthened a Tech Firm’s Recruitment Strategy

March 12, 2026 | Laurie Robinson

Through a partnership with INFO’s iConsultancy, NeoMax reimagined its website to attract top talent