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
Always-On System Unmasks Covert Signals Across the Radio Spectrum
UMD researchers combine clever hardware with lightweight AI to catch fleeting wireless threats while drawing microscopic power.
UMD Alumni Bring 2.2 Million Local Laws into the AI Age
Two Ph.D. graduates of UMD’s CLIP Lab built a dataset spanning more than 9,000 U.S. cities and counties.
NSF Renews Maryland-Led Quantum Simulation Institute’s Funding
The five-year award expected to total $37.5M supports the institute’s next phase of research, education and workforce development.
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.