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Sparsh Paliwal, HCIM '23
How One Alum Went From Doodling to Design Systems
A profile of HCIM alum Sparsh Paliwal

Nupur Wagle, a master's student in human-computer interaction, demonstrates a 3D printer at a local retirement community while seniors and other students look on. Photo by: Will Campbell
When the Makerspace Met the Retirement Home: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Innovation
At a local retirement community, a makerspace flips the script on aging and technology

News Release: Announcing the Do Good Campus Fund Recipients: Grant Program Returns to UMD for Second Year (ft. Heera Lee)
INFO’s Heera Lee receives 2025 Do Good Award to lead a student capstone focused on inclusive, community-centered design

Photo by Compare Fibre on Unsplash
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