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UMIACS Researchers Join Federal Initiative to Speed AI-Powered Discovery

Five faculty members are contributing to two projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's competitive Genesis Mission.

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Advancing Practical Privacy for Machine Learning

UMD doctoral student Yvonne Zhou is advancing privacy-preserving AI with a new framework developed in partnership with J.P. Morgan.

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Making Complex Math as Easy as Asking a Question

With AIM seed funding, Haizhao Yang is building an AI platform to make advanced math optimization as simple as a voice command.

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Scientists Find Hidden Individuality in Viral Infections

A new study reveals major cell-to-cell differences in how viruses infect and destroy host cells—with key implications for ecology, evolution and biotechnology.

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Michelle Girvan

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Network Science and Complex Systems
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UMIACS Faculty Lead, Deliver Keynotes at Major International Conferences

Three UMIACS researchers took on leadership and speaking roles at international conferences spanning AI, computational biology and microbiome research.

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Quantum Leap Career Nexus 2026

The Quantum Leap Career Nexus (QLCN) is a premier, global networking, recruitment, and mentorship workshop for careers in the quantum industry.

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New Tool Reveals Hidden Security Risks in AI Systems

UMD researchers uncovered hidden flaws in software that powers popular AI systems.

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CBCB Researchers Showcase Research at ISMB 2026

Faculty, students and a postdoctoral researcher will contribute talks, posters and a keynote address.

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Summer REU Students Apply Algorithms to Real-World Problems

Twenty-seven undergraduates are spending the summer at UMD applying algorithms to real-world research challenges.

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