UMD iSchool Research
Driven by the pursuit of new ideas and big discoveries. From labs to libraries, researchers at UMD’s iSchool are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster access to information, improve information interfaces, and expand how information is used. Our faculty and students tackle significant, real-world challenges from diverse perspectives such as communication, information retrieval, policy, computer science, education, archives, business, human factors, law, humanities, and more. Our discoveries empower, inspire, and connect individuals and communities.
Areas of Expertise
Cybersecurity and Privacy
UMD iSchool researchers are finding new ways to approach threats to cybersecurity and privacy including examining how hackers think, how information is shared via social media, and what threats youth face online.
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Data Management, Analysis, and Digital Curation
iSchool researchers create data resources and tools that allow professionals to more effectively and efficiently conduct knowledge work in a variety of fields.
Learn MoreDiversity, Accessibility and Inclusivity
Research concerning information accessibility and inclusive design strives to make information available to a wider range of people by identifying and eliminating barriers to information access.
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Environment and Sustainability
iSchool researchers are solving environmental challenges by developing better systems for collecting, accessing, understanding, and sharing environmental information.
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At the iSchool, researchers are examining how to improve the ability to access, understand, and make use of health information.
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Living in Smart and Connected Communities
Connected communities allow people to pool knowledge without regard to physical boundaries and provide more people access learning opportunities than ever before.
Learn MoreYouth Learning and Technology
iSchool researchers are investigating information seeking and use behaviors of youth, methods to engage youth in STEM, and how to promote library services among youth.
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