News: Partner & Industry News

Banner image with graphic representation of Data Journalism - including newspaper clippings, a computer mouse icon, and code

(Video) Data Journalism: Using Data to Tell Impactful Stories

February 14, 2023 | UMD INFO Staff
A panel of experts discuss how data can transform storytelling.
Produce in a Grocery Store

Frias-Martinez Joins UMD Effort Focused on Food and Nutrition Security

January 7, 2023 | UMIACS
The multidisciplinary team received a $750K NSF grant to address the challenges of food security in Maryland.
artwork representing artificial intelligence

100 Women Making AI Ethical and Accessible

December 19, 2022 | Laurie Robinson
Associate Professor Jessica Vitak made the list of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics.
Banner Image with Jonathan Lazar's head shot photo

Meta Research Q&A with Jonathan Lazar, Professor, University of Maryland College of Information Studies

December 6, 2022 | Meta Research
In this monthly interview series, Meta Research turns the spotlight on members of the academic community — and the important research …
Frank Burke (seated) at the July 4, 1969 ceremony on the Constitution Avenue steps in Washington, D.C.

Frank Burke (seated) at the July 4, 1969 ceremony on the Constitution Avenue steps in Washington, D.C.

Preserving History, Remembering a Pioneer

November 11, 2022 | UMD University Relations Staff
David McCartney and James Petersen founded the Dr. Frank G. Burke Endowed Graduate Research Award
Blind Woman Sitting at a Computer Using Morphic

Morphic: Advancing Social Equity Through Digital Inclusion

November 10, 2022 | Liz Zogby
A growing pool of users at libraries, colleges, and job centers across the US and in Canada have the opportunity to take advantage of M …
Image of The Promise of Access book cover

Daniel Greene: Rethinking How Schools, Libraries, and Community Orgs Tackle Poverty

October 10, 2022 | Mia K. Hinckle
Can a community barbeque be more beneficial to citizens than learning computing skills? Insights from INFO Assistant Professor Daniel G …
ischool front office entry

UMD INFO College Introduces Technology and Information Design Major

October 1, 2022 | Ava Thompson | The Diamondback
The new major focuses on building and designing prototypes for new technologies such as apps and computers.