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
Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up Marks 10th Anniversary with Focus on Engineering and Data-Driven Discovery
More than 120 researchers gathered at the University of Maryland to explore advances in computational and experimental microbiome science.
UMD to Lead DARPA-Funded Effort to Accelerate Mathematical Discovery With AI
$2.6M GENIUS project aims to create AI ‘co-authors’ for complex math research.
Designing AI That Never Sees Your Data
Natalie Lang is transforming encrypted machine learning from a theoretical challenge into a practical reality.
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.