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Nupur Wagle, a master's student in human-computer interaction, demonstrates a 3D printer at a local retirement community while seniors and other students look on. Photo by: Will Campbell
When the Makerspace Met the Retirement Home: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Innovation
April 22, 2025 | Laurie RobinsonAt a local retirement community, a makerspace flips the script on aging and technology

News Release: Announcing the Do Good Campus Fund Recipients: Grant Program Returns to UMD for Second Year (ft. Heera Lee)
April 21, 2025 | Saher Randhawa | Do Good Institute | UMDINFO’s Heera Lee receives 2025 Do Good Award to lead a student capstone focused on inclusive, community-centered design

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Lessons from COVID: INFO’s Unexpected Remote Learning Revolution
March 27, 2025 | Laurie RobinsonHuman-centered approaches to teaching and learning remotely endure, improving access

Elective Insight: Introducing Matthew Alexander
August 15, 2024 | Maia JohnstonA look into one HCIM alum’s graduate experience

Transforming Student Learning Through Real-World Projects with Human-Centered Technology
August 13, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonINFO’s iConsultancy program has a tangible impact, executing over 150 capstone projects last academic year

Eight seed grants from UMD's new TRAILS institute aim to diversify stakeholders in developing and governing AI, while using the emerging technology for societal good. Illustration courtesy of Maryland Today via iStock
Maryland Today: $1.5M in Grants Target Trustworthy AI Development
January 25, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDEight Projects Explore Use of Cutting-Edge Technology to Solve Range of Societal Issues

A Murky World: Navigating Ethical Considerations in Data-Driven Research
January 8, 2024 | Laurie RobinsonINFO researchers developed a tool to help data scientists wade through ethical issues