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 Use of AI Tools in the Research Process
4-5pm ET Monday, October 19, 2026, online
AI is increasingly integrated into the research tools you may already be using. This online workshop provides an overview of various AI tools, how they work, and how to decide when to use them in...
Posted: October 14, 2026, 7:30 AM
Constructing Contextual Transparency: A Database Method for Understanding Recruiting AI in Practice
AI in Practice talk; 12-12:45PM Wed. Oct. 14, 2026
The session presents a method that combines practitioner interviews, database construction, and participatory evaluation to study AI transparency across a tool ecosystem. It argues for...
Posted: October 9, 2026, 7:35 AM
Collier Jones: Using AI & Analytics for myUMBC's Annual Report
12-1pm Thurs. Sept. 24 in ENGR 102 and online
UMBC's Campus Portal Architect, Collier Jones, describes his methodology and process for crunching the numbers behind the 2025–2026 myUMBC report. He'll cover how AI tools helped parse search...
Posted: September 22, 2026, 10:31 AM
Gemini AI: Your New Study Partner and Lesson Planner
Use Google's generative AI free for learning and creativity
As AI is becoming commonplace, we all must learn how to navigate these tools. Luckily, UMBC's enterprise license for Google Workspace means the basic features of Google Gemini AI are available to...
Posted: November 3, 2025, 9:52 PM
