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
Study Sharpens the Search for Quantum Computing's "Magic"
QuICS Fellow Nicole Yunger Halpern collaborates on research identifying which quantum states can deliver a true computational advantage.
When AI Writes for You, Can It Still Sound Like You?
UMD’s Connor Baumler finds that editing AI-generated text may not erase its stylistic fingerprints.
Can AI See the Next Flood Coming? UMD Team Aims to Transform Water Forecasting
The DOE-funded project will combine generative AI and Earth system modeling to deliver faster, more detailed forecasts for floods, droughts and water resources.
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.