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 Microbiome Center Co-Hosts Mid-Atlantic Meet-up
The event drew participants from 10 higher education institutions, four federal institutions, two research institutes, and one professional organization.
QuICS Researchers Recognized with Research Impact Award
They were part of a team honored for their work on the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography Project.
TRAILSCon 2025 Examined Trustworthy AI at Work
Experts in industry, policy and academia convened at a two-day conference hosted by TRAILS in February at the George Washington University.
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.