Research Projects
Filtered by: Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
Investigating the Information Practices of COVID Long-Haulers
Principal Investigator(s): Beth St. Jean Twanna Hodge Jane Behre J. Nicole Miller Miranda Downey
Funders: State of MD
Research Areas: Health Informatics Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Library and Information Science
This project investigates the information needs, practices, and experiences of people who have long COVID ("COVID long-haulers") in order to learn more about their COVID-related information needs, the ways in which they have gone about fulfilling these needs, and their information-related experiences. W
Principal Investigator(s): Beth St. Jean Twanna Hodge Jane Behre J. Nicole Miller Miranda Downey
Funders: State of MD
Research Areas: Health Informatics Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Library and Information Science
This project investigates the information needs, practices, and experiences of people who have long COVID ("COVID long-haulers") in order to learn more about their COVID-related information needs, the ways in which they have gone about fulfilling these needs, and their information-related experiences. W
Libraries, Integration, and New Americans: Understanding immigrant acculturative stress
Principal Investigator(s): Ana Ndumu
Funders: 8/1/2021 – 7/31/2024 Institute of Museum and Library Services
Research Areas: Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Library and Information Science
This project aims to advance library and information science knowledge of immigrant well-being and increase capacity for libraries to serve as trusted spaces.
Principal Investigator(s): Ana Ndumu
Funders: 8/1/2021 – 7/31/2024 Institute of Museum and Library Services
Research Areas: Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Library and Information Science
This project aims to advance library and information science knowledge of immigrant well-being and increase capacity for libraries to serve as trusted spaces.
Maryland Institute for Digital Accessibility (MIDA)
Principal Investigator(s): Jonathan Lazar Paul T. Jaeger J. Bern Jordan Galina Madjaroff Reitz Katherine Izsak
Funders: UMD Funded
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design Human-Computer Interaction Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
The Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) unites UMD researchers, educators, and partners to design “born-accessible” technologies, foster community engagement, and advance digital inclusion.
Principal Investigator(s): Jonathan Lazar Paul T. Jaeger J. Bern Jordan Galina Madjaroff Reitz Katherine Izsak
Funders: UMD Funded
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design Human-Computer Interaction Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
The Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) unites UMD researchers, educators, and partners to design “born-accessible” technologies, foster community engagement, and advance digital inclusion.
NSF Convergence Accelerator Track J: NourishNet – A Food Recovery Toolbox
Principal Investigator(s): Vanessa Frias-Martinez
Funders: National Science Foundation
Research Areas: Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization Future of Work Human-Computer Interaction Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Smart Cities and Connected Communities
NourishNet is developing tools to fight food insecurity and waste, including FoodLoops, a platform for surplus food distribution, and Quantum Nose, a sensor that detects early food spoilage. By combining real-time data, consumer education, and stakeholder collaboration, the project strengthens food system resiliency and promotes equitable access to healthy food.
Principal Investigator(s): Vanessa Frias-Martinez
Funders: National Science Foundation
Research Areas: Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization Future of Work Human-Computer Interaction Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics Smart Cities and Connected Communities
NourishNet is developing tools to fight food insecurity and waste, including FoodLoops, a platform for surplus food distribution, and Quantum Nose, a sensor that detects early food spoilage. By combining real-time data, consumer education, and stakeholder collaboration, the project strengthens food system resiliency and promotes equitable access to healthy food.
P3 (Pregnancy and Postpartum/Preconception) EQUATE (Enhancing Access and Quality to Achieve Equitable Maternal and Infant Health) Network
Principal Investigator(s): Jasmine Garland McKinney
Funders: American Heart Association Other Non-Federal
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization Health Informatics Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
This project validates the Prepartum Form for Evaluating Race-Related Psychological Stressors (PP-FERRPS)©, a screening tool designed to measure how race-related stressors affect Black perinatal women’s mental health. By refining this tool, the study aims to address gaps in traditional assessments and improve clinical support in maternal care.
Principal Investigator(s): Jasmine Garland McKinney
Funders: American Heart Association Other Non-Federal
Research Areas: Accessibility and Inclusive Design Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization Health Informatics Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
This project validates the Prepartum Form for Evaluating Race-Related Psychological Stressors (PP-FERRPS)©, a screening tool designed to measure how race-related stressors affect Black perinatal women’s mental health. By refining this tool, the study aims to address gaps in traditional assessments and improve clinical support in maternal care.