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Lessons from COVID: INFO’s Unexpected Remote Learning Revolution
Human-centered approaches to teaching and learning remotely endure, improving access
Transforming Student Learning Through Real-World Projects with Human-Centered Technology
INFO’s iConsultancy program has a tangible impact, executing over 150 capstone projects last academic year
Eight seed grants from UMD's new TRAILS institute aim to diversify stakeholders in developing and governing AI, while using the emerging technology for societal good. Illustration courtesy of Maryland Today via iStock
Maryland Today: $1.5M in Grants Target Trustworthy AI Development
Eight Projects Explore Use of Cutting-Edge Technology to Solve Range of Societal Issues
A Murky World: Navigating Ethical Considerations in Data-Driven Research
INFO researchers developed a tool to help data scientists wade through ethical issues
Maryland Today: A Dramatic Step Forward in Robotics (ft. Bill Kules)
Human Body Becomes Robot Playground in Project Funded by Arts for All Initiative
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
UMD Rises in U.S. News’ Rankings of National Universities
Maryland Is No. 19 Among Public Schools, Jumps Nine Spots in Overall Rating
As touchscreens proliferate in daily life, from coffee shops to airports, people who are blind or visually impaired are often unable to access important digital information. UMD researchers have developed a new robot that could help bridge the gap
Photo by iStock; Toucha11y photo courtesy of Jiasheng Li.
Maryland Today: An Ally for Access (ft. Huaishu Peng)
Palm-sized Robot Navigates Touchscreens for Visually Impaired Users