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 Religious Nonprofit Organizations.

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Transportation Improvement in Cherry Hill, MD, via Community-based workshops 

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Recent News


Dr. Sheena Erete Recently Participated as a Panelist during NSF STEM Day!

On May 10th, 2025, the University of Maryland – Baltimore County and the Digital Harbor Foundation held a NSF STEM Day celebrating the National Science Foundation’s 75th anniversary. At the celebration, Dr. Erete participated in a profound panel on the impact of NSF/government grants on communities a the future.

June 04, 2025

Dr. Hawra Rabaan’s recent presentation at the 2025 HCIL Symposium

Dr Hawra Rabaan recently presented at the UMD 2025 HCIL Symposium.

May 25, 2025

Sharvonne Received Her Masters in Human-Computer Interaction!

The CReED Collective’s very own Sharvonne Sisco has officially graduated with her Masters in Human-Computer Interaction! Congratulations Sharvonne! We know you are destined to accomplish great things!

May 23, 2025