New Quantum Workforce Report Highlights Need for Targeted Investment, Cross-Regional Coordination
The report calls for expanded community college programs, national resource sharing and stronger regional partnerships to build U.S. quantum talent pipeline.
Director's Message to UMIACS March 2026
Artificial intelligence continues to have a profound and far-reaching impact on our lives. From health care and education to autonomous robotics and beyond, AI-infused systems are enhancing efficiency, expanding knowledge, and improving medical diagnostics and patient outcomes.
Mid-Atlantic Microbiome Meet-up Marks 10th Anniversary with Focus on Engineering and Data-Driven Discovery
More than 120 researchers gathered at the University of Maryland to explore advances in computational and experimental microbiome science.
Designing AI That Never Sees Your Data
Natalie Lang is transforming encrypted machine learning from a theoretical challenge into a practical reality.
UMD to Lead DARPA-Funded Effort to Accelerate Mathematical Discovery With AI
$2.6M GENIUS project aims to create AI ‘co-authors’ for complex math research.
Making AI More Understandable—and Controllable
Sarah Wiegreffe is investigating the internal workings of LLMs, focusing on AI safety, reliability and giving users tangible control over how AI generates text.
TRAILS Announces 11 Broader Impact Awards to Cultivate Next Generation of Trustworthy AI Leaders
The funding incentivizes a wide range of stakeholders to engage with and influence the future of AI.
Developing a Better Understanding of Global Participation in AI
UMD’s Maria Isabel Magaña talks about socio-cultural influences in AI development and governance.
800 Ant Species, Viewed Closer Than Ever Before
Evan Economo helps reveal insects’ diversity in database of extraordinary 3D images.