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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

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

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

Video and slides from Generative AI and Higher Education

Prof. John Schumacher's Lipitz Lecture, March 27, 2024

The video and slides of UMBC Professor John Schumacher’s Lipitz Lecture on “Generative AI and Higher Education: Practical Insights for Today and Tomorrow” are now available online. Generative...

Posted: April 3, 2025, 7:56 AM

Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI 4/23

12-1:30pm EDT, Wednesday April 23, online

This timely webinar will explore how higher education is preparing students for the rise of AI. Presenters Drs. Eugenia Novokshanova and Michelle Kassorla will share insights from The Multimodal...

Posted: April 1, 2025, 12:50 PM

Expanded set of AI tools for the UMBC community

UMBC’s Division of Information Technology announced the expanded availability of powerful AI tools to support the UMBC community in teaching, learning, research, and productivity. All UMBC...

Posted: March 27, 2025, 8:19 AM

Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building, 4/26

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

Explore the power of generative AI during this free three hour virtual workshop sponsored by UMBC-Shady Grove. Recent advances in generative AI, including large language models, can create new...

Posted: March 25, 2025, 10:17 AM

Google's five-day Generative AI intensive course

Now a free, self-paced learning program at Kaggle

Google's five day Generative AI Intensive Course is now available as a free, self-paced learning program on Kaggle for anyone interested in learning about the fundamental technologies and...

Posted: December 18, 2024, 5:32 PM