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
UMIACS Faculty Part of Winning Team in UMD Invention of the Year Competition
Hal Daumé III and Katie Shilton were part of a group that won for their technology that can teach students in any discipline about AI and information literacy.
UMIACS Faculty Part of Winning Teams Receiving Test of Time Awards at CIDR 2025
Daniel Abadi and Amol Deshpande were each part of a research group recognized for their seminal work in advancing data stream systems.
New Ideas in Quantum Simulation Bring Additional Federal Funding
A $2.5 million supplemental NSF award will jumpstart several new research thrusts in RQS and an undergraduate research program.
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.