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 and Information Literacy Module
How to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Firefly
The first episode in the USM’s AI, Unscripted podcast series is now available. The collection of 30-minute sessions is intended to encourage and support faculty in using AI for teaching and...
Posted: September 8, 2025, 5:32 PM
AI, Unscripted: podcasts on AI for Teaching and Learning
New 30 minute podcast released every two weeks this Fall
The AI, Unscripted podcast series guides faculty from curiosity to confidence in using artificial intelligence for teaching and learning. This nine-episode limited series from the UMB's Moving the...
Posted: August 26, 2025, 6:29 PM
Baltimore Business Journal article on UMBC and AI
Part of a series on how AI is upending the business world
The Baltimore Business Journal published an article, Slowly Beginning to Adapt, on how UMBC is is adjusting to the latest generative AI systems. The piece is part of the BBJ's AI Meets Main...
Posted: August 25, 2025, 10:03 AM
UMBC Prof. Diane Alonso named senior fellow for generative AI pedagogy at USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation
Diane Alonso, a teaching professor and director of UMBC’s psychology program at the Universities at Shady Grove, has been named one of two senior fellows for generative AI pedagogy at the William...
Posted: June 25, 2025, 2:28 PM
AI Literacy for Faculty: Video of Mike Kentz presentation at UMBC on 6/4
Mastering the core skills for teaching
See this video of the presentation Mike Kentz gave on June 4, 2025 at UMBC. His 90 minute talk provided many useful axamples and insights on how to use the new generative LLM-based AI systems in...
Posted: June 19, 2025, 11:34 AM
CourseArc offers new AI-supported features for UMBC instructors, including image descriptions
The CourseArc tools in Blackboard now feature new AI-powered capabilities to enhance content creation efficiency and speed. From generating alt text and long descriptions to transforming outlines...
Posted: June 10, 2025, 9:24 PM
AI Literacy for Faculty: Mastering Core Skills for Teaching with AI
Wed. June 4, 9:00-10:30am, UMBC:ISLB 201 or online
Faculty everywhere are asking: Is AI a threat or an opportunity? Find your own answers in this workshop led by national expert, author, teacher, and AI specialist Mike Kentz. This hands-on session...
Posted: May 28, 2025, 4:36 PM
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
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
Integrating Generative AI to Support Student Learning at UMBC 4/14
Bring Your Best Idea, 12-1pm EDT, Mon. April 14, 2025 online
UMBC's Faculty Development Center recently held a three-part book discussion on Teaching with AI by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson and welcomed Dr. José Antonio Bowen to campus to...
Posted: April 2, 2025, 3:32 PM
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