The University of Maryland College of Information Studies (UMD INFO College) is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities.

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Expanding the frontiers how information and technology is accessed, used, and leveraged to empower individuals and communities.  

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Working with community, academic, and industry partners to create information science solutions and create learning and career opportunities for students.

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Offering Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Certificate programs to prepare the next generation of information professionals and researchers. 

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UMD iSchool News

Dr. Mega Subramaniam and research admin team member Luis Cortes

Dr. Mega Subramaniam and research admin team member Luis Cortes (Photo by Craig Taylor)

Computational Thinking is the New Literacy of the 21st Century—Are Students Prepared?

April 5, 2023 | Laurie Robinson

Dr. Mega Subramaniam and team launched a suite of CT assessment tools for libraries to gauge the effectiveness of their CT programs.

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Breaking Boundaries in Technology: Discover the Cutting-Edge Research at the HCIL

April 5, 2023 | Laurie Robinson

A list of some of the collaborative research and innovative designs developed by the HCIL’s faculty, staff, and students

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Psychology Today: “Tracking Gay Priests and Abortion Seekers with Location Data” by Jen Golbeck

April 2, 2023 | INFO Staff

Exploring privacy concerns and ethical implications tied to location data aggregation.

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The New York Times: Halting Russian Influence Campaigns (ft. Cody Buntain)

April 1, 2023 | INFO Staff

INFO Assistant Professor Cody Buntain has uncovered evidence of a Russian effort to use Twitter to influence Canadians.

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