The University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.

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Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

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Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

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Academics

Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

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Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.

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UMD INFO News

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Capturing How Blind Pedestrians Navigate Their Environments to Expand Accessibility

Laurie Robinson - January 28, 2025

Researchers created a motion dataset to train autonomous vehicles on how blind individuals move

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PROGRESS Issues First-Ever Grants to Advance Innovation in Gun Violence Research

BSOS Staff | UMD - January 16, 2025

UMD’s PROGRESS Initiative funds groundbreaking research projects tackling gun violence with innovation and collaboration

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UMD News Release: Gov. Moore Launches $1 Billion “Capital of Quantum” Initiative Anchored by UMD

UMD Communications - January 14, 2025

Strategic Partnership Aims to Cement State and Greater-D.C. Region as a World-leading Hub for Quantum Science and Innovation

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News Release: A rising trend of ‘murderous verbs’ in movies over 50 years (ft. Babak Fotouhi)

Jeff Grabmeier | Ohio State News - January 2, 2025

Study finds all types of movies contain more violence

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