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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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AI Innovation: Data Science Students in the Field

6-7pm EDT, Wednesday Oct 25, 2025

Wondering what kind of research opportunities you'll have as a master's student at UMBC-Shady Grove? Join our students and alumni who will be presenting their research on real life challenges and...

Posted: October 4, 2025, 5:54 PM

AI Innovation session announcement

Introduction to R and the Basics of LLMs and Generative AI

12-1:30pm EDT, Friday October 3, 2025 in PUP 451

UMBC's Center for Social Science Scholarship kicks off its Fall workshop series on generative AI, LLMs, and computational social science methods with Eric Stokan's session on computing in R and...

Posted: October 2, 2025, 3:31 PM

Headshot of UMBC Professor Eric Stokan

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