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
Andrew Childs Named Interim Director of UMIACS
He is the director of the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation and was a co-director of the Joint Center for Quantum Information…
Yarwood Helps Lead UMD Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences
Now in its third year, the center is focused on community building on campus while also strengthening partnerships in the region.
Fellowship Program Builds Bridges in Microbiome Sciences
The program unites graduate students to collaboratively tackle complex microbial challenges in health, agriculture and the environment.
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.