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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AI4LL Ignite 2026 summer program
Free online summer program for undergrads interested in AI
Applications for the 2026 free AI4ALL Ignite summer program are now open. It is a free virtual career accelerator designed to prepare undergraduate students—particularly those from communities...
Posted: January 14, 2026, 10:29 AM
Google free online short courses on AI-relevant topics
Google offers many free online short courses on AI-relevant topics. Here's a list you might explore over the holiday break. Introduction to Cloud Computing, Learn cloud basics and why they...
Posted: December 17, 2025, 9:25 AM
AI After Dark: Free AI Essentials Workshop 11/19
5-7:30pm Wed. Nov. 19 in person at UMBC Training Centers
UMBC Training Centers and AFCEA Central Maryland Emerging Leaders are teaming up to provide a condensed 2-hour free version of UMBC Training Center's AI Essentials workshop, which offers a...
Posted: November 17, 2025, 5:57 PM
AI as Your Design Sidekick workshop
5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, UMBC IRC
AI as Your Design Sidekick is a free, hands-on, interdisciplinary workshop for founders, designers, and programmers interested in applying AI tools effectively and responsibly. It will be held...
Posted: October 14, 2025, 11:49 AM
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
AI4ALL IGNITE summer program for undergrads
Apply by April 7, 2025
AI4ALL Ignite gives you the tools to stand out as an internship applicant by developing cutting-edge AI skills, connecting with industry leaders, and building a strong AI portfolio. This free...
Posted: April 2, 2025, 9:55 PM
AI4ALL Ignite free AI program, apply by August 19, 2024
Starts in September 2024
AI4ALL Ignite offers a virtual, no-costopportunity for undergraduate students in computing and STEM-related majors who are interested in artificial intelligence as a career option. By the end of...
Posted: July 31, 2024, 2:42 PM
Free class: Programming in Lean for Scientists and Engineers
1-3pm ET July 9 – Aug 21, in-person & onlne, non-credit
Lean for Scientists and Engineers Meets twice weekly, 1-3pm ET, July 9 – August 21, 2024 in-person at UMBC and online UMBC’s AI & Theory-Oriented Molecular Science Lab (ATOMS) will...
Posted: July 5, 2024, 12:52 PM
Free online AI Ignite program, apply by January 22
Online program prepares you to apply for AI internships
AI4ALL Ignite offers a groundbreaking opportunity for undergraduate students interested in artificial intelligence. This no-cost, virtual AI career accelerator program is designed to prepare...
Posted: January 10, 2024, 9:25 AM