Research Projects - College of Information (INFO)

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Niels Bohr Library

MLIS student Jamila Hinds is preserving decades of scientific discovery through her archival work at AIP’s Niels Bohr Library & Archives. Read how.

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Celebrate INFO’s 60th year by exploring the stories and artifacts that shaped our college—uncovered by Dr. Marsh and INFO students. Click to keep learning!

The University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) 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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Supporting new generations of students through scholarships, internships, and connections while enjoying networking and other benefits.

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UMD INFO News

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UMD researchers and educators are working to improve AI and to understand how the technology is transforming the ways we teach, learn and prepare for an AI-driven world. (Illustration by iStock) via Maryland Today

Maryland Today: Spotlight on AI: UMD Transforms Every Stage of Education

Maryland Today Staff | UMD - November 4, 2025

INFO’s Wei Ai co-leads a UMD project using AI to enhance K–12 math instruction and teacher development

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Chandler Colman ‘28 (left) and Samir Nazar ‘28 work on their final projects for “Knitting = Algorithms + Coding," one of 10 Maker Movement Approach to Computing classes offered this fall. The one-credit courses are designed to make it easier for students of all majors to learn about computing. (Photos by Dylan Singleton)