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CHI 2026 Roundup: HCIL Students and Faculty Publish 19 Papers, Win Two Honorable Mentions
UMD's HCIL contributes 19 papers to CHI 2026, advancing human-computer interaction research worldwide
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For Caregivers Making Over-the-Counter Medication Decisions Alone, Help May Be on the Way
INFO Researcher is using AI to turn dense OTC drug facts labels into personalized guidance
Announcing the New College of Information Dean
Dr. John Bertot has been appointed as the next dean of UMD’s College of Information, to begin July 1, 2026
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Fortune News: Washington State Wants to Keep Employers from Microchipping Workers, Before Anyone Even Gets the Idea (ft. Jessica Vitak)
Professor Jessica Vitak highlights workplace surveillance risks as lawmakers move to ban employer-mandated microchipping tech
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Nature News: Why Every Scientist Needs a Librarian (ft. Amelia Gibson)
Amelia Gibson highlights librarians’ role in supporting scientific research through data management, literature searches, and open sc …
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Press Release: EveryCat Health Foundation Thanks University of Maryland for Extraordinary Data Research and Marketing Tools Project Contribution
University of Maryland College of Information students provided comprehensive insights in support of EveryCat Health Foundation’s 202 …
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News Release: New Field Guide Available for Libraries to Prepare to Serve Their Communities During Crises
Offering libraries a powerful framework for proactive, community-centered crisis preparedness
