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Forbes: Web Accessibility Laws Set To Enter New Era As DOJ Gears Up For Spring Rulemaking (ft. Jonathan Lazar)
Dr. Lazar comments on how university curricula need to be modified to include accessibility content.
Off the Playground: When Kids Co-design Technology
The HCIL KidsTeam, a leader in youth technology design, creates a gamified digital platform.

Alina Striner, UMD INFO College Alumna, PhD Program
An Artful Way: Exploring the Connection Between HCI and Creative Mediums
A profile of PhD graduate Alina Striner
Frias-Martinez Joins UMD Effort Focused on Food and Nutrition Security
The multidisciplinary team received a $750K NSF grant to address the challenges of food security in Maryland.
100 Women Making AI Ethical and Accessible
Associate Professor Jessica Vitak made the list of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics.
Project Aims to Convey Big Data With Sound and Touch
NSF-Funded Research Would Expand Employment, Education Opportunities for Blind Data Users.
Meta Research Q&A with Jonathan Lazar, Professor, University of Maryland College of Information Studies
In this monthly interview series, Meta Research turns the spotlight on members of the academic community — and the important research …