News

We use the UMBC group umbc-ai to share news about AI research, events, and opportunities at UMBC. UMBC faculty, staff, and students can join the group to receive email messages. Anyone can view past news on the group or on the AI.UMBC.EDU website. Below are short summaries of recent messages from the UMBC AI Center.


Navigating the next chapter of AI at UMBC

Baltimore Banner article

While the first wave of AI was about what the systems could do, the next will be about how, where, and who they do the work for. That shift points toward three big goals: making AI more efficient,...

Posted: November 14, 2026, 7:50 AM

Navigating the next chapter of AI at UMBC

Real or AI? UMBC CWIT session on detecting AI generated Images

12-1 pm Saturday, November 14, 103 Sherman Hall

Detecting AI-generated images has become important in many contexts, ranging from individual security and public trust to legal and economic stability. UMBC's Center for Women in Technology (CWIT)...

Posted: November 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

real or ai

UMBC Brain–Computer Interface Workshop

November 12–13, 2026, ITE 325b, UMBC

The 6th Annual UMBC Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) Workshop will be held at UMBC on November 12–13, 2026 in ITE 325b. Through demonstrations, discussions, networking, and potential partnerships,...

Posted: November 11, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Role of Writing Attestation in Learning Assessment

4-5 pm ET Tuesday, December 1, 2026, online

Fears about AI use disrupt what many once saw as an implied trust between students and evaluators of their written work for assignments and learning assessments. With today's widespread AI use,...

Posted: November 10, 2026, 7:30 AM

The role of writing attestation in learning assesment

Cybersecurity and AI Governance

UMBC-Shady Grove Professional Program, 6-7pm 11/12/26 online

As AI rapidly reshapes the digital landscape, how do we secure emerging technology while navigating complex legal frameworks? Join UMBC's Shady Grove for a timely discussion on building effective...

Posted: November 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

cybersecurity and AI governance

UMBC LLC class on AI Literacy, Spring 2027

Taught by Prof. Craig Saper, Tuesdays, 4:40-7:05pm

UMBC's Language Literacy & Culture Doctoral Program will offer a special topics course, LLC 750.01, on AI Literacy in Spring 2027, taught by Professor Craig J. Saper, that meets in person on...

Posted: November 5, 2026, 10:19 AM

What will online learning at UMBC look like in 2030?

Online conversation session, 12-1pm ET Wed., Nov. 4, 2026

As AI reshapes teaching and learning, students seek greater flexibility, and institutions are exploring new approaches to online and hybrid education. This is an opportunity to look beyond today's...

Posted: November 2, 2026, 4:45 PM

national distance learning week