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 the Feed Becomes the Front Line
A new generation of AI tools is changing how analysts and aid workers make sense of war in real time—if they can learn to trust what the models tell them.
Surbatovich Receives NSF CAREER Award to Secure Battery-Free Computing
The award supports her research into making battery-free devices more robust and reliable when operating on unpredictable energy.
Rethinking the “Charisma Trap” in Human-AI Interaction
A study by TRAILS researchers warns that a chatbot’s polite demeanor creates a “charisma trap,” masking subtle biases and safety risks.
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.