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
UMD Researchers Sketch Out Path to Smarter Robots
They’ve developed a novel system that teaches complex tasks to robots using simple human drawings.
New Protocol Quickly Demonstrates and Verifies Quantum Speedups
QuICS researchers have proposed a novel way to demonstrate a quantum device’s problem-solving power and verify that it didn’t make a mistake.
UMD Researchers Part of Team Receiving $1.8M DARPA Award to Make AI More Trustworthy
Soheil Feizi and Furong Huang are collaborating to make AI-driven large language models more consistent, adaptable and secure in high-stakes environments.
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.