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Meta Research Q&A with Jonathan Lazar, Professor, University of Maryland College of Information Studies

Meta Research - December 6, 2022

In this monthly interview series, Meta Research turns the spotlight on members of the academic community — and the important research …

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Morphic: Advancing Social Equity Through Digital Inclusion

Liz Zogby - November 10, 2022

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 …

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Flash Forward Podcast: A Tech Assist for the Elderly (ft. Amanda Lazar)

INFO Staff - November 8, 2022

INFO Assistant Professor Amanda Lazar discusses her research on older people’s relationship with technology.

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New York Magazine: How Digital Power Structures are Reshaping Society (ft. Daniel Greene)

INFO Staff - October 28, 2022

The article references INFO Assistant Professor Daniel Greene’s paper “Landlords of the Internet.”

Daniel Greene: Who Owns the Internet?

Emily Davidson - October 13, 2022

A look at the history behind the commercial real estate firms that build, own, and operate the infrastructure at the base of the intern …

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Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty

Mia K. Hinckle - October 10, 2022

Can a community barbeque be more beneficial to citizens than learning computing skills? Insights from INFO Assistant Professor Daniel G …

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NPR News: Crypto and Retirement Form a Controversial Combination (feat. M. R. Sauter)

Emily Davidson - September 22, 2022

Tensions rise between government regulators and pension fund managers over the prudence of crypto investments.

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NBC NEWS: A Viral Social Media Post Raises Concerns for Data Security (feat. Jen Golbeck)

Emily Davidson - September 22, 2022

Dr. Golbeck advises people to be skeptical of the data their devices request.

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Lifewire: Are Free Apps Worth the Risks to Your Data? (feat. Jessica Vitak)

Emily Davidson - September 22, 2022

Google Play Store reveals how users’ data is shared, but many may choose to value tech over privacy.