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We are thrilled to announce that MLIS student, Erin Ramos, has been awarded the first Charles Robinson Endowed Master from the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library! This new scholarship supports one Maryland resident pursuing a master of library science or master of science in library science. Congratulations, Erin! Read more. https://ischool.umd.edu/news/news-release-umd-mlis-student-erin-ramos-receives-prestigious-inaugural-scholarship/

Leigh Amadi Dunewood, a Master of Library and Information Science student, is this year's American Library Association Spectrum Scholarship winner! This esteemed scholarship provides financial and professional Leigh's passion for library and information science is inspiring. https://ischool.umd.edu/news/mlis-student-leigh-amadi-dunewood-awarded-ala-spectrum-scholarship/

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MLIS Student Leigh Amadi Dunewood Awarded ALA Spectrum Scholarship - UMD College of Information Studies The esteemed scholarship program provides financial and professional opportunities to high-achieving students

The accelerating increase in the number of government records in electronic form subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is awakening interest on the part of some federal agencies to consider using artificial intelligence as part of FOIA reviews. To learn how Jason R. Baron is assisting in the testing of AI software to help improve FOIA workflows, read this article.: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-agencies-testing-ai-foia-concerns-rcna97313

Misinformation during a crisis is a common occurrence. Find out how Dr. Cody Buntain is combating this.
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UMIACS: Keeping Up with the Crises: Buntain Builds Digital Tools to Combat Misinformation (ft. Cody Buntain) - UMD College of Information Studies An overview of one professor's research and areas of interest.

Digital tools should be accessible to all. Announcing the new Maryland Initiative for Digital (MIDA), where and design meet to create solutions. Get involved: https://fal.cn/3Ad1F. Watch video here: https://fal.cn/3Ad1S



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We are launching the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA)! The initiative includes the community at the intersection of research and design. Get involved: https://fal.cn/3AbwR. Watch video here: https://fal.cn/3AbwS



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We are excited to share that the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) has launched! This UMD Grand Challenge initiative aims to transform tech design research by involving disability communities as equal partners to create solutions. Get involved: https://fal.cn/3AaQ7. Watch video here: https://fal.cn/3AaQ8



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News Release: Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) Launches - UMD College of Information Studies Led by the UMD INFO College, the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) launches. MIDA aims to change technology design to include disability communities as information partners, making technology accessible.

Meet Associate Professor Amelia Gibson. She explains why health patients are hesitant to share their personal information in exchange for access to resources.

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In an article recently published in "The Crab" magazine, Mega Subramaniam and the IMPACT Libraries research team explain how the Computational Thinking Tools Suite will help Libraries assess if their CT programs are having an impact. Read on p. 61:
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Maryland Library Association

Join us for the 2023 Info Challenge Summer Camp final project showcase on July 21 at 1:30 PM and for the Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM! All are welcome! Location: ESJ 2309, or watch via live stream! https://fal.cn/3zYrv

Elizabeth Bonsignore and Mega Subramaniam
along with researchers from the College of Education, the University of Maryland College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, University of Maryland, and the UMD School of Public Policy to address the literacy needs of marginalized communities through the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity (MILE)
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Giovanni Ciampaglia and Charles Harry received funding from the Inaugural SoDa Seed Grant to improve social media algorithms and make community infrastructure less vulnerable to cyber attacks.

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Four Grants Awarded the Inaugural SoDa Seed Grant - UMD College of Information Studies Funding provided to projects that seek to solve social media misinformation, vulnerable community infrastructure, and racial injustice.

We partnered with the Lakeland Community Heritage Project, the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities, and the Department of American Studies to collect and preserve what is left after urban renewal.

Read More: https://ischool.umd.edu/news/a-community-archive-preserves-the-history-of-a-130-year-old-african-american-community/

Assistant Professor Victoria Van Hyning is among the group that raised the standards of the libraries that serve the incarcerated or detained have been raised.

Read More: https://ischool.umd.edu/news/library-journal-ala-approves-new-library-service-standards-for-the-incarcerated-or-detained-ft-victoria-van-hyning/

American Library Association

Library Journal: ALA Approves New Library Service Standards for the Incarcerated or Detained (ft. Victoria Van Hyning) - UMD College of Information Studies ALA Approves New Library Service Standards

All are welcome! Join us on July 14th for the 2023 Info Challenge Summer Camp final project showcase at 1:30 PM and the Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM at the Stamp, Atrium, or view it on our live stream! https://youtube.com/live/DbpvaNjsjCo?feature=share

BaltoApp is launching later this Year! It is being developed by Vanessa Frías-Martínez, along with College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, University of Maryland, Morgan State University, and Syracuse University. It's designed to empower Baltimorians to advocate for a better commuting experience.

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Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition Central Maryland Transportation Alliance

New technology is being developed by Sergii Skakun, and researchers from UMD- Department of Geographical Sciences-Students & Alumni and Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen uses satellite imagery to alleviate environmental concerns in Eastern Ukraine.

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The 40th Human-Computer Interaction Lab Symposium was a huge success! Experts discussed current research and future implications of advanced technology.

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(Video) 40th Human-Computer Interaction Lab Symposium - UMD College of Information Studies human-computer interaction technology 40th annual event

Calico - the new wearable robot technology that carries sensors to measure biological activity. INFO College Assistant Professor Ge Gao, CS Ph.D. student Jiasheng Li, and Assistant Professor Tauhidur Rahman developed it.
Read More: https://fal.cn/3zxlP IEEE Spectrum

IEEE Spectrum: A Wearable Robotic Assistant That’s All Over You (ft. Ge Gao) - UMD College of Information Studies Calico is a little robot that can zip around your clothing to help you out.

After a recent study, Wei Ai proposes machine learning as a tool to measure and improve teaching practices that provide equal access to education. Read more:

Improving Fairness in Classrooms Through Machine Learning - UMD College of Information Studies Racial and ethnic disparities in academic achievement are a problematic feature of U.S. education systems, and they remain substantial despite decades of effort.

💡Alumni Spotlight: Char Adagala InfoSci, '2018, shares the transformative impact of our educational community and emphasizes the importance of a human perspective in the tech world. https://fal.cn/3zjwP

The Library of Congress curates the LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive - a curation of historical contributions within the United States and globally. https://fal.cn/3zhl9

lists “Technology and Disability: 50 Years of Trace R&D Center Contributions and Lessons Learned” as a new book authored by our faculty members. https://fal.cn/3zg0T

Jen Golbeck (Co-PI) lends expertise to help explore alternative institutional designs in new U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) The Minerva Research Initiative

New DoD Minerva Research Initiative project - UMD College of Information Studies Jen Golbeck lends expertise to help explore alternative institutional designs

💡Alumni Spotlight: His first experience with UX design started with paper crafting. Learn how Markus Hines (HCIM '22) landed at Google. https://fal.cn/3z8tU

In this interview with Jessica Vitak on SPARTIE-Cast, she explains that ChatGPT's information may not be accurate.
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SPARTIE-Cast: Data Ethics, Privacy, and Algorithmic Bias (ft. Jessica Vitak) - UMD College of Information Studies Data derived from algorithms can be biased or unreliable, impacting its accuracy.

Tammy Clegg partnered with Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation and the students of Parkdale High School to educate youth in critical data science and help them leverage data in a community context or for their personal goals.
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Did you know the Libraries of the University of Maryland has an oral history collection that includes experiences of being LGBTQ+ on campus or in the community? 🌈 https://archives.lib.umd.edu/repositories/2/resources/1695

Associate Professor Eun Kyoung Choe shares her research on the challenges blind and low-vision people face in using personal health tech.

Dr. Katie Shilton comments on how phone scammers use AI to target the Senior community. https://fal.cn/3yRQ8

appears on NBC’s 11th Hour: Surgeon General Warns About Teens on Social Media https://ischool.umd.edu/news/nbc-teens-social-media-ft-jen-golbeck/

Information studies is deeply intertwined with social justice issues, including LGBTQ+ rights, banned books, and data privacy. https://ischool.umd.edu/news/info-recognizes-lgbtq-heritage-month/ 🌈

Our new Ph.D. graduates are advancing the frontiers of information science. https://ischool.umd.edu/news/announcing-the-info-class-of-2023-doctoral-graduates-congratulations/