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A UMD library researcher helped create the first update to nationwide guidelines on jail and prison libraries in 32 years; they add new guidance on accessibility, among other measures designed to maximize the facilities' benefit to incarcerated people. Illustration by Valerie Morgan.
Maryland Today: UMD Researcher Writes a New Chapter for Prison Libraries (ft. Victoria Van Hyning)
October 3, 2024 | Sala Levin | Maryland Today Staff | UMDExpert Contributes to First Update in American Library Association Standards Since 1992
Empowering MLIS Students to Champion DEI in Libraries
October 2, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonA scholarship supports students looking to build inclusive communities
MIDA is Helping Lead the World Towards Born-Accessible Design
September 30, 2024 | Jonathan LazarUMD Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) partners with Adobe and the U.S. Access Board; informs state and federal polic …
Press Release: Best Practices & Collaborative Strategies in Digital Equity: Get Ready for the 2024 Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit
September 26, 2024 | Julie Slivka | University of Maryland ExtensionExperts will gather at the 2024 Maryland Digital Equity Summit to share strategies for advancing digital inclusion.
Ron Padrón, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the UMD INFO College
Spotlight on iSchool Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ron Padrón
September 26, 2024 | Office of Diversity & Inclusion | UMDRon Padrón shares his journey navigating disability and advancing accessibility within DEI spaces.
Madeline Metcalfe, UMD InfoSci Alum
Tales from a Tech Native: From Video Game Enthusiast to Business Analyst
September 23, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonA profile of InfoSci alum Madeline Metcalfe
UMD InfoSci student, Reem Saleh
InfoSci Student, Reem Saleh, Selected As One of Glamour’s College Women of the Year
September 18, 2024 | Ruhama Wolle | Glamour Magazine StaffUMD senior Reem Saleh is recognized by Glamour for empowering women in STEM
TEDx Talks: Why AI Progress Seems “Stuck” with Dr. Jen Golbeck
September 17, 2024 | INFO StaffINFO Professor Jennifer Golbeck explains AI's progress plateau, challenges, and future solutions
A UMD-led institute that focuses on trustworthy AI development has announced a new round of seed grants for a variety of research projects intended to benefit society. Illustration by Adobe Stock
New AI Seed Grants Support Trustworthy Tech
September 16, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDNew Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More