The Community Research, Equity, and Design (CReED) Collective

 A research lab at the University of Maryland dedicated to community-centered research, focusing on the role of emerging technologies like generative AI in professional and educational settings. We strive to amplify the voices of those often excluded from conversations around technology development.


Community-based AI Learning Counterspaces

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Black Women, Artificial Intelligence, and the Workplace

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AI Tools Usage among Nonprofit Organizations in Public Service Provision

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Recent News


AIM: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AI

Dr. Sheena Erete will serve as the Associate Director of Research of the new AI Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM)

April 9, 2024

Miracle Gets an NSF Honorable Mention for GRFP.

Miracle Etim-Andy, a first-year INFO PhD student, was recognized with an Honorable Mention for the National Science Foundation’s 2024 Graduate Research Fellowship Program. NSF recognizes this as “a significant national academic achievement.”

April 15, 2024

Jeovane Receives PMP Certificate

Jeovane Slater-Taylor, a 2nd year master’s student in Computer Science, recently received her Project Management Professional Certification. This designation is given by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to professionals who meet certain education and experience criteria. Congratulations!

March 15, 2024