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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.

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Student guide to using generative AI systems

Students and many others may find the 2025 Student Guide to Artificial Intelligence helpful in understanding how to use the new generative AI systems more effectively. The guide was developed by...

Posted: May 7, 2025, 9:35 AM

Exploring the Use of GenAI in Formative Assessment of Student Learning

Hybrid "Study Day" Panel, 12-1pm EDT Wednesday, May 14

UMBC’s DoIT and Faculty Development Center will hold a “study day” panel 12-1pm on Wednesday, May 14, to explore how generative AI systems can help students prepare for exams. Three UMBC faculty...

Posted: May 5, 2025, 1:01 PM

Event: Future Ready Maryland AI Summit

8:30-4:00pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 at UMBC

The Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) will hold a free one-day event at UMBC on Saturday, June 21, 2025, focused on AI in all levels of education. The Future Ready Maryland AI Summit...

Posted: April 30, 2025, 10:33 AM

Webinar: Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI

Video exploring how higher education is preparing students for the rise of AI from a UMBC webinar on April 1. Learn how to leverage generative AI to improve student outcomes and uphold academic...

Posted: April 28, 2025, 6:02 PM

AI Meets Finance: interview with Abdullah Karasan

Real world learning with UMBC Data Science

In this UMBC Mic’d Up episode, host Dennise Cardona, chats with Dr. Abdullah Karasan, adjunct faculty member in UMBC’s Data Science program and Founder of Leveragai, about the intersection of AI,...

Posted: April 26, 2025, 2:23 PM

Seminar: AI and Artistic Practice 4/28

Monday, April 28, 4 – 5:30pm, UMBC Library Gallery

Composer and sound artist Sam Pluta, visual artist Brea Souders, and video artist and writer Eryk Salvaggio each use and interact with AI in their artistic practice. They will introduce us to...

Posted: April 26, 2025, 10:43 AM

Image by Eryk Salvaggio

Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building

Free online workshop, 9am-12pm EDT, Sat. April 26, 2025

LinkedIn says that from 2015 to 2030, 70% of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst. Explore the power of generative AI during this free three-hour virtual...

Posted: April 24, 2025, 3:15 PM