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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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Navigating the AI Landscape at UMBC

Part of FDC Series; 12-1:30pm Tue., Sept. 22

This FDC session explores how AI is shifting the broader academic ecosystem at UMBC. Join for a multi-perspective dialogue with voices from campus leadership, academic programs, and students. The...

Posted: September 15, 2026, 3:24 PM

Navigating the AI Landscape at UMBC

Using AI to Nudge Student Metacognition and Responsibility for Learning

Paper on AI for learning at UMBC in Online Learning Journal

John Fritz and six UMBC colleagues are authors on a new paper in the Online Learning Journal’s special issue on Higher Education in an AI-Transformed World. Their paper, "Asked & Answered:...

Posted: June 2, 2026, 12:26 PM

UMBC paper on AI for learning

Faculty Workshop: Using Generative AI to Support Your Course Design

9-10:30 am Monday, June 1, 2026, online

This session demonstrates how generative AI can support course design when embedded within a backwards‑design workflow. Rather than isolated prompting, faculty will learn to use AI iteratively to...

Posted: May 26, 2026, 8:04 AM

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Generative AI in Teaching II: Applied Skills and Use Cases

12-1 pm Monday, May 4, 2026; online

Building on Gen AI & Teaching I, this interactive session highlights applied skills and practical use cases. Faculty will practice effective prompting, explore discipline-specific scenarios,...

Posted: April 28, 2026, 6:18 PM

Generative AI in Teaching II: Applied Skills and Use Cases

USM Generative AI Virtual Showcase

9 am - 3:30 pm ET, Friday, April 24, 2026, online via zoom

The University System of Maryland's Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is hosting an online Generative AI Virtual Showcase  on Friday, April 24, 9am-3:30pm ET. Faculty, staff, and...

Posted: April 9, 2026, 3:18 PM