Discovery. Impact. Momentum.
At the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), we use an interdisciplinary approach and powerful computing resources to address grand challenges that can impact science and society.
human-computer interaction, natural language processing, software engineering, data-driven modeling, spatial data structures, deep learning, smart transportation, and more
blockchain & cryptocurrency, human-centered security, post-quantum cryptography, cloud security, autonomous systems, programming languages, and more
computer visualization, immersive media for medical training, pathogen genomics, molecular evolution, combinatorial optimization, and more
quantum information science, trustworthy AI, microbiome research, autonomous robotics, computational cognitive science, neuromorphic engineering, and more
Latest News
When Physics and Math Go Viral
Raunak Dey uses math to model how viruses interact with microbial communities to inform health and policy.
UMD Group Shares Sparsity Expertise at Upcoming Symposium on Microarchitecture
Bahar Asgari and her students are presenting four papers on sparsity at this year’s MICRO symposium.
To Make Better AI, Stop Tackling Problems ‘Whack-a-Mole’-Style, UMD Researcher Says
Philip Resnik argued in a new paper that chatbot biases reflect how large language models learn rather than a simple technical problem.
What Powers UMIACS
We link cutting-edge technology with the brightest scientific minds to advance research, scholarship and innovation that can benefit society.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
For more than four decades, UMIACS computational resources have powered new discoveries that will have an impact.
Expert Faculty & Stellar Support
We recruit and retain top faculty on the UMD campus, who are supported by exemplary staff and talented graduate students.