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Data@Hand: Transforming Personal Data Exploration on Your Smartphone
A UMD developed app that brings your health information to life

Five Ways to Reimagine Smart Growth
Envisioning neighborhoods that range from micro-economies to climate-crisis-adaptive

Dr. Adriene Lim to Retire as Dean of the University of Maryland Libraries, June 2024
Dr. Adriene Lim is Dean of UMD Libraries and Professor of the Practice at the UMD College of Information Studies (INFO)

Newsweek: Optical Illusion of Man Eating ‘Dog’s Head’ for Breakfast Baffles Internet (ft. Jennifer Golbeck)
Research from INFO professor featured in Newsweek article

Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) Informs Public Policy on Technology Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Jonathan Lazar provided testimony about digital accessibility to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and MIDA provided comments …

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Stephanie Valencia² Explores How Large Language Models Can Accommodate People with Disabilities
The INFO assistant professor studies the benefits and limitations of technology in aiding communication

The MLIS Program at UMD’s INFO College is Training the Next Generation of Librarians, Archivists, and Changemakers
From Award-Winning Faculty to Industry Partners, Our Program Sets Our Students Up for Success

UMD Empowering More Maryland Residents to Become Digitally Connected
The $6M UMD Extension & INFO initiative focuses on expanding broadband access coupled with digital literacy training

Maryland Today: UMD Tech Tool Aims to Make Workplaces More Inclusive for Autistic People (ft. Ge Gao)
Video Platform Designed by Neurodiverse Team Could Improve Communications for All