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INFO Commons, a dynamic new student space planned for Hornbake, will offer flexible spaces, labs, and other amenities dedicated to exploring information technology. (Rendering courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross)
Maryland Today: Anything but Common
Information, Tech and Community Unite in College’s New Hornbake Space

Data Everywhere: Making Sense of Our Digital Landscape
INFO, UMIACS, CMNS, as part of the UMD Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL), unlock the potential of ubiquitous data.

When Hackers Target Road Infrastructure: The Downside of Smart Cars and Traffic Lights
UMD researchers analyze how cyberattacks on road networks can cause massive disruptions.

(Video) SoDa Symposium: Social Data Science Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Presenters discussed innovation, entrepreneurship in social data science, and creators on social media.

Breaking the Loop: Creating a Trustworthy Social Media Platform
As part of his NSF Career award, Assistant Professor Giovanni Luca Ciampaglia is designing a social media platform that will deliver us …

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Forbes: Web Accessibility Laws Set To Enter New Era As DOJ Gears Up For Spring Rulemaking (ft. Jonathan Lazar)
Dr. Lazar comments on how university curricula need to be modified to include accessibility content.

Dr. Diana Marsh
INFO Biblioterp Podcast Launches! Episode 1: Dr. Diana Marsh, Dinosaurs, the Smithsonian, and her Book
An INFO college podcast where host Dr. Jen Golbeck dives into innovative information science books.