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MD Today: Reliable ER Translations Might Be Job for Humans, AI Together (ft. Ge Gao)
April 3, 2024 | Maria Herd | UMIACSUMD researchers are part of team tackling potentially dangerous source of health care errors

Inaugural digital literacy training for trainers at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore
Partnering with Enoch Pratt—and Beyond
March 7, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD ExtensionUMD Extension and the INFO College partner to bring digital literacy to all Marylanders

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Eight Members of the UMD INFO College Receive “Do Good Innovator Awards”
February 29, 2024 | INFO StaffBestowed by the Provost for innovation, service, and social impact
Maryland Today: To Like or Not to Like – Facebook at 20 (ft. Cody Buntain)
February 5, 2024 | Karen Shih | Maryland Today | UMDFacebook changed the world, but not always for good - a UMD expert explains its complicated legacy
Empowering the Blind Community Through Accessible Technology Education: Maryland’s Visionary Approach
February 3, 2024 | Julie Slivka | UMD ExtensionA Marylanders Online project, led by the UMD Extension and the INFO College
College Park Scholars to Launch Data Justice and Civic Engagement Programs
January 29, 2024 | Kenisha Rhone | CP ScholarsThe INFO College will lead the Data Justice program, to start Fall 2024

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Insight Into Diversity Magazine: UMD Leads Projects Aimed at Career Support, Accessibility for People with Disabilities (ft. Jonathan Lazar)
January 23, 2024 | INFO StaffINFO Professor Jonathan Lazar promotes digital accessibility

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UMD INFO Faculty to Make Archival Materials More Accessible via Web Search
January 23, 2024 | Olivia Borgula & INFO StaffDiana Marsh and Katrina Fenlon are leading this NSF funded project

From left, Drs. Amanda Lazar, J. Bern Jordan, and Hernisa Kacorri. Photo by Craig Taylor.
News Release: New R&D Projects to Move the Needle on Making Mainstream Tech Accessible for People Living with Disabilities
January 23, 2024 | INFO StaffLed by Drs. J. Bern Jordan, Hernisa Kacorri, and Amanda Lazar at the UMD INFO College in partnership with Raising the Floor-US