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UMBC's Center for Artificial Intelligence represents over 60 faculty & 30 research labs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Follow us for announcements of events, online research talks, new papers, awards, and more. ai.umbc.edu #aiedu #ai
UMBC's Houbing Herbert Song talks on The Third Wave of Artificial Intelligence: Neurosymbolic AI at UMBC in ITE325b and online from 11:15-12:45 EST Tue. Nov. 25. In the 3rd wave, machines perceive and understand the world on their own and learn by reasoning with it. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
UMBC's Houbing Herbert Song talks on The Third Wave of Artificial Intelligence: Neurosymbolic AI at UMBC in ITE325b and online from 11:15-12:45 EST Tue. Nov. 25. In the 3rd wave, machines perceive and understand the world on their own and learn by reasoning with it. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
The Computing Research Association 2025 Summit explored perspectives on how AI is reshaping computing research, undergraduate and graduate education, and workforce development. A short summary and the detailed 78-page report are now available. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Computing Research Association 2025 Summit explored perspectives on how AI is reshaping computing research, undergraduate and graduate education, and workforce development. A short summary and the detailed 78-page report are now available. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
Alexander Martin from JHU will speak at UMBC and online, 4-5:15 pm EST on Mon., Nov. 24. He will discuss building systems capable of retrieving, reasoning over, and synthesizing information from diverse, multimodal sources such as news articles and social media videos. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Alexander Martin from JHU will speak at UMBC and online, 4-5:15 pm EST on Mon., Nov. 24. He will discuss building systems capable of retrieving, reasoning over, and synthesizing information from diverse, multimodal sources such as news articles and social media videos. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
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AI Agent Computing is a new special topics class in UMBC's graduate Software Engineering Program this fall. Topics include open-source AI libraries; personal small LLMs and special-purpose models; AI agents: AI agents with LLMs; ML models & reasoning; AI-enhanced robotics; and more.
AI Agent Computing is a new special topics class in UMBC's graduate Software Engineering Program this fall. Topics include open-source AI libraries; personal small LLMs and special-purpose models; AI agents: AI agents with LLMs; ML models & reasoning; AI-enhanced robotics; and more.
June 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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AI Agent Computing is a new special topics class in UMBC's graduate Software Engineering Program this fall. Topics include open-source AI libraries; personal small LLMs and special-purpose models; AI agents: AI agents with LLMs; ML models & reasoning; AI-enhanced robotics; and more.
AI Agent Computing is a new special topics class in UMBC's graduate Software Engineering Program this fall. Topics include open-source AI libraries; personal small LLMs and special-purpose models; AI agents: AI agents with LLMs; ML models & reasoning; AI-enhanced robotics; and more.
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Diane Alonso, a teaching professor and director of UMBC’s psychology program at the Universities at Shady Grove, has been named one of two senior fellows for generative AI pedagogy at the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
Diane Alonso, a teaching professor and director of UMBC’s psychology program at the Universities at Shady Grove, has been named one of two senior fellows for generative AI pedagogy at the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
June 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Diane Alonso, a teaching professor and director of UMBC’s psychology program at the Universities at Shady Grove, has been named one of two senior fellows for generative AI pedagogy at the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
Diane Alonso, a teaching professor and director of UMBC’s psychology program at the Universities at Shady Grove, has been named one of two senior fellows for generative AI pedagogy at the William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
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New AI systems are creating significant disruption in many career areas, including software engineering & computer programming. Dr. Mohammad Samarah, graduate program director of UMBC’s Software Engineering graduate program, explains why human professionals are needed more than ever.
New AI systems are creating significant disruption in many career areas, including software engineering & computer programming. Dr. Mohammad Samarah, graduate program director of UMBC’s Software Engineering graduate program, explains why human professionals are needed more than ever.
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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New AI systems are creating significant disruption in many career areas, including software engineering & computer programming. Dr. Mohammad Samarah, graduate program director of UMBC’s Software Engineering graduate program, explains why human professionals are needed more than ever.
New AI systems are creating significant disruption in many career areas, including software engineering & computer programming. Dr. Mohammad Samarah, graduate program director of UMBC’s Software Engineering graduate program, explains why human professionals are needed more than ever.
The research and advisory firm Gartner released its 2025 Hype Cycle for AI last week. Its hype cycles represent the maturity, adoption, and social application of technologies that are important to business and the economy. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
June 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The research and advisory firm Gartner released its 2025 Hype Cycle for AI last week. Its hype cycles represent the maturity, adoption, and social application of technologies that are important to business and the economy. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/15...
bit.ly/43HmLjr AAAI hosts a free online webinar, AI Perception vs. Reality, 12-1pm EDT, Thurs., June 19. Panelists are Rodney Brooks, Tom Dietterich, Gary Marcus, Peter Stone, and moderator Francesca Rossi. Topics include: AI history, hype cycles, current AI impact, and critical evaluation tools.
June 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
bit.ly/43HmLjr AAAI hosts a free online webinar, AI Perception vs. Reality, 12-1pm EDT, Thurs., June 19. Panelists are Rodney Brooks, Tom Dietterich, Gary Marcus, Peter Stone, and moderator Francesca Rossi. Topics include: AI history, hype cycles, current AI impact, and critical evaluation tools.
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UMBC CSEE Professor Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He covered their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master the technologies at UMBC.
UMBC CSEE Professor Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He covered their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master the technologies at UMBC.
May 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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UMBC CSEE Professor Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He covered their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master the technologies at UMBC.
UMBC CSEE Professor Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He covered their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master the technologies at UMBC.
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UMBC Prof. Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He discussed their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master them at UMBC.
UMBC Prof. Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He discussed their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master them at UMBC.
May 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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UMBC Prof. Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He discussed their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master them at UMBC.
UMBC Prof. Anupam Joshi was interviewed by aecc india on the evolving roles of AI, data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He discussed their impact on jobs and careers in many fields, and the opportunities to master them at UMBC.
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UMBC will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wed, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Faculty Sarah Bass (Chemistry), Tim Finin (CS/EE), & John G. Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) discuss how GenAI tools can be used for learning.
UMBC will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wed, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Faculty Sarah Bass (Chemistry), Tim Finin (CS/EE), & John G. Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) discuss how GenAI tools can be used for learning.
May 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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UMBC will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wed, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Faculty Sarah Bass (Chemistry), Tim Finin (CS/EE), & John G. Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) discuss how GenAI tools can be used for learning.
UMBC will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wed, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Faculty Sarah Bass (Chemistry), Tim Finin (CS/EE), & John G. Schumacher (ANTH/SOCY) discuss how GenAI tools can be used for learning.
The Maryland Center for Computing Education will hold a free event at UMBC on Sat. June 21, on AI in education, covering PreK-12 to higher ed stakeholders, & features student voices, opportunities, and educational resources for MD educators, school districts, colleges & universities. bit.ly/44dp0f3
April 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Maryland Center for Computing Education will hold a free event at UMBC on Sat. June 21, on AI in education, covering PreK-12 to higher ed stakeholders, & features student voices, opportunities, and educational resources for MD educators, school districts, colleges & universities. bit.ly/44dp0f3
In a Mic’d Up episode, Dennise Cardona chats with Abdullah Karasan, a faculty member in UMBC’s Data Science program and founder of Leveragai, about the intersection of AI, finance, and education. Listen to this video to explore the future of AI & finance! ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
April 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In a Mic’d Up episode, Dennise Cardona chats with Abdullah Karasan, a faculty member in UMBC’s Data Science program and founder of Leveragai, about the intersection of AI, finance, and education. Listen to this video to explore the future of AI & finance! ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
The final AI in Practice session sponsored by U. Baltimore, JHU, and UMBC is 12-1 pm EDT on April 9, 2025. Join online to hear students talk about how generative AI systems have changed their higher education experiences. Register and get the Zoom link here: ubalt.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The final AI in Practice session sponsored by U. Baltimore, JHU, and UMBC is 12-1 pm EDT on April 9, 2025. Join online to hear students talk about how generative AI systems have changed their higher education experiences. Register and get the Zoom link here: ubalt.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
UMBC professor Mohammad Samarah gives a practical webinar breaking down key AI concepts and exploring how you can leverage them in your personal & professional life. Dr. Samarah is graduate program director for UMBC’s Professional Studies in Software Engineering program. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
April 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
UMBC professor Mohammad Samarah gives a practical webinar breaking down key AI concepts and exploring how you can leverage them in your personal & professional life. Dr. Samarah is graduate program director for UMBC’s Professional Studies in Software Engineering program. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
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Video and slides of the Lipitz Lecture by Prof. John Schumacher on “Generative AI and Higher Education: Practical Insights for Today and Tomorrow” are available. He explored the current generative AI landscape and gave practical insights for how to adapt to and use the new technology.
Video and slides of the Lipitz Lecture by Prof. John Schumacher on “Generative AI and Higher Education: Practical Insights for Today and Tomorrow” are available. He explored the current generative AI landscape and gave practical insights for how to adapt to and use the new technology.
April 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Video and slides of the Lipitz Lecture by Prof. John Schumacher on “Generative AI and Higher Education: Practical Insights for Today and Tomorrow” are available. He explored the current generative AI landscape and gave practical insights for how to adapt to and use the new technology.
Video and slides of the Lipitz Lecture by Prof. John Schumacher on “Generative AI and Higher Education: Practical Insights for Today and Tomorrow” are available. He explored the current generative AI landscape and gave practical insights for how to adapt to and use the new technology.
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UMBC's Center for Ethics and Values will hold a public forum on the Ethics of AI on Tuesday, April 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm. It will be a moderated, informal discussion hosted by Blake Francis with panelists Kathy Baxter, David Danks, and Gabriella Waters.
UMBC's Center for Ethics and Values will hold a public forum on the Ethics of AI on Tuesday, April 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm. It will be a moderated, informal discussion hosted by Blake Francis with panelists Kathy Baxter, David Danks, and Gabriella Waters.
April 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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UMBC's Center for Ethics and Values will hold a public forum on the Ethics of AI on Tuesday, April 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm. It will be a moderated, informal discussion hosted by Blake Francis with panelists Kathy Baxter, David Danks, and Gabriella Waters.
UMBC's Center for Ethics and Values will hold a public forum on the Ethics of AI on Tuesday, April 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm. It will be a moderated, informal discussion hosted by Blake Francis with panelists Kathy Baxter, David Danks, and Gabriella Waters.
Drs. Eugenia Novokshanova and Michelle Kassorla share insights from The Multimodal AI Project and their recent book Serious Play on how to leverage generative AI to improve student outcomes and uphold academic integrity. 12-1:30pm ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2015, online. bit.ly/AIumbc9
April 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Drs. Eugenia Novokshanova and Michelle Kassorla share insights from The Multimodal AI Project and their recent book Serious Play on how to leverage generative AI to improve student outcomes and uphold academic integrity. 12-1:30pm ET on Wednesday, April 23, 2015, online. bit.ly/AIumbc9
UMBC will hold workshops on Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI on Tues., April 8, 2025, in Commons 331. The workshop is aimed at students, but faculty and staff are also welcome. To accommodate schedules, the 90-minute in-person workshop will be held starting at 10am, Noon, and 2pm.
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March 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
UMBC will hold workshops on Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI on Tues., April 8, 2025, in Commons 331. The workshop is aimed at students, but faculty and staff are also welcome. To accommodate schedules, the 90-minute in-person workshop will be held starting at 10am, Noon, and 2pm.
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UMBC’s myUMBC Answers service uses generative AI to answer questions from users about their data and services. This January, UMBC cybersecurity students evaluated its accuracy and resiliency to attacks. This talk reports their findings. 12-1pm ET Friday, March 28, 2025 online.
UMBC’s myUMBC Answers service uses generative AI to answer questions from users about their data and services. This January, UMBC cybersecurity students evaluated its accuracy and resiliency to attacks. This talk reports their findings. 12-1pm ET Friday, March 28, 2025 online.
March 28, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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UMBC’s myUMBC Answers service uses generative AI to answer questions from users about their data and services. This January, UMBC cybersecurity students evaluated its accuracy and resiliency to attacks. This talk reports their findings. 12-1pm ET Friday, March 28, 2025 online.
UMBC’s myUMBC Answers service uses generative AI to answer questions from users about their data and services. This January, UMBC cybersecurity students evaluated its accuracy and resiliency to attacks. This talk reports their findings. 12-1pm ET Friday, March 28, 2025 online.
UMBC’s Division of Information Technology announced the expanded availability of multiple powerful AI tools to support the UMBC community in teaching, learning, research, and productivity. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
March 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
UMBC’s Division of Information Technology announced the expanded availability of multiple powerful AI tools to support the UMBC community in teaching, learning, research, and productivity. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
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UMBC alum Jason Grant ('10, computer engineering) served as the Undergraduate Consortium Co-Chair at the 2025 AAAI Conference. The committee and event included additional UMBC alums and faculty.
UMBC alum Jason Grant ('10, computer engineering) served as the Undergraduate Consortium Co-Chair at the 2025 AAAI Conference. The committee and event included additional UMBC alums and faculty.
March 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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UMBC alum Jason Grant ('10, computer engineering) served as the Undergraduate Consortium Co-Chair at the 2025 AAAI Conference. The committee and event included additional UMBC alums and faculty.
UMBC alum Jason Grant ('10, computer engineering) served as the Undergraduate Consortium Co-Chair at the 2025 AAAI Conference. The committee and event included additional UMBC alums and faculty.
UMBC ME Ph.D. student Md Badrul Hasan received the 2025 Professor Kirti “Karman” Ghia Memorial Award from AIAA for his research using physics-informed machine learning to model the fluid flow inside hurricanes. He is mentored by Meilin Yu (ME) and Tim Oates (CSEE). ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
March 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
UMBC ME Ph.D. student Md Badrul Hasan received the 2025 Professor Kirti “Karman” Ghia Memorial Award from AIAA for his research using physics-informed machine learning to model the fluid flow inside hurricanes. He is mentored by Meilin Yu (ME) and Tim Oates (CSEE). ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
Dr. Virginia Dignum, Professor of Responsible Artificial Intelligence at Umeå University, Sweden, discusses the often contradictory nature of AI, exploring how its advancements highlight the irreplaceable qualities of human intelligence and the importance of governance. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...
March 2, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Dr. Virginia Dignum, Professor of Responsible Artificial Intelligence at Umeå University, Sweden, discusses the often contradictory nature of AI, exploring how its advancements highlight the irreplaceable qualities of human intelligence and the importance of governance. ai.umbc.edu/news/post/14...