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Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization

Harnessing the potential of data science for world-changing social applications.

Research Projects

Opera on the Nation’s Stage
Principal Investigator(s): Jessica Grimmer
Funder: Music Library Association (MLA) Other Non-Federal
Research Areas: Archival Science > Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization > Digital Humanities
This project examines the history of opera in Washington, D.C., using digital humanities methods and a new “narrative bibliography” to map its artistic and cultural networks.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: STEMEdIPRF: SAGE4ICE: Student Analogy Generation Empowerment for Computing Education
Principal Investigator(s):
Funder: National Science Foundation
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design > Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization > Future of Work > Human-Computer Interaction > Youth Experience, Learning, and Digital Practices
This project develops classroom activities, digital scaffolding tools, and an online library to guide students in creating effective analogies for learning computing concepts. By improving comprehension and persistence in introductory courses, the project aims to broaden participation and strengthen the pipeline of future computing professionals.
P3 (Pregnancy and Postpartum/Preconception) EQUATE (Enhancing Access and Quality to Achieve Equitable Maternal and Infant Health) Network
Principal Investigator(s): Jasmine Garland McKinney
Funder: American Heart Association Other Non-Federal
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design > Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization > Health Informatics > Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
This project validates the Prepartum Form for Evaluating Race-Related Psychological Stressors (PP-FERRPS)©, a screening tool designed to measure how race-related stressors affect Black perinatal women’s mental health. By refining this tool, the study aims to address gaps in traditional assessments and improve clinical support in maternal care.

Recent News

Government surveillance agency and military joint operation agent working at system control center

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When the Feed Becomes the Front Line

Laurie Robinson - April 15, 2026
A new generation of AI tools is changing how analysts and aid workers make sense of war in real time—if they can learn to trust what …
Open book with a holographic display showing interactive digital content in a library setting, showcasing technology and education

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Nature News: Why Every Scientist Needs a Librarian (ft. Amelia Gibson)

INFO Staff - March 13, 2026
Dr. Amelia Gibson highlights librarians’ role in supporting scientific research through data management, literature searches, and ope …
Person holding a smartphone interacts with an AI chatbot interface, shown as a glowing robot icon and message bubble on the screen.

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UMIACS: Building AI That Keeps Users Safe Across Cultures and Crises (ft. Vanessa Frias-Martinez)

Melissa Brachfeld | UMIACS - December 15, 2025
INFO Professor Vanessa Frías-Martínez helps build trustworthy AI systems that deliver guidance in high-stakes situations