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Introducing Sparks of Innovation

Sparks of Innovation is our new Medium publication. Our faculty and students write short (800 words or so) popular science blog posts on their scientific articles. We also write short posts about events, news items, trip reports, and reviews of…

Understanding Data by Having Computers and Humans Work Together

March 9, 2018March 5, 2019 Beth Domingo

By Zhe Cui, Karthik Badam, Adil Yalcin, and Niklas Elmqvist Understanding data using computer data science tools can be seen as a collaboration between the analyst and the computer. Most data tools put the analyst in the driver’s seat to…

Advanced Transportation Lab is a long term partner of HCIL

February 22, 2018March 5, 2019 Beth Domingo

At the University of Maryland’s Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT LAB), more than 100 engineers, developers, researchers and students work to provide officials with actionable insight that can help keep transportation systems running smoothly. Housed in the A.…

Science Everywhere

Engaging entire neighborhoods in science learning with technology Science Everywhere is an NSF funded research study aimed at understanding how technology can engage entire communities in science learning. We utilize a design-based research approach in which we co-design innovative science…

KidsTeam: Children & Adults Working as Design Partners

KidsTeam: Children & Adults Working as Design Partners Making technology for kids without working directly with them is “like making clothes for someone you don’t know the size of.” – Thomas, KidsTeam Child Design Partner Alumni Introduction The child and adult…

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The HCIL has a long, rich history of transforming the experience people have with new technologies. From understanding user needs, to developing and evaluating these technologies, the lab's faculty, staff, and students have been leading the way in HCI research and teaching.

The lab is jointly supported by the College of Information Studies (iSchool) and the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS).

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