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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 …
(Video) SoDa Symposium: Equal Input – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Social Data Science Research
Gabriella Waters of the Center for Equitable AI & Machine Learning Systems and Jhillika Kumar of Mentra discuss technologies for neurod …
Morphic: Advancing Social Equity Through Digital Inclusion
A growing pool of users at libraries, colleges, and job centers across the US and in Canada have the opportunity to take advantage of M …
Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty
Can a community barbeque be more beneficial to citizens than learning computing skills? Insights from INFO Assistant Professor Daniel G …
Recognizing Disability Awareness During the Month of October
The College of Information Studies are champions of accessibility and democratization of information
UMD INFO College Introduces Technology and Information Design Major
The new major focuses on building and designing prototypes for new technologies such as apps and computers.
Screenshot of an observation session on Zoom from the research study, with Dr. Emma Dixon, Ms. Diana Blackwelder, and a study participant (anonymized with an icon) viewing an NIH webpage reporting on risk factors for heart disease linked to dementia.
How People with Dementia Access Health Information
Dr. Amanda Lazar and her team examine the barriers faced by people with dementia to accessing relevant, accurate health information.