News – ai.umbc.edu

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.

Teaching with AI: two workshops for UMBC faculty and staff, January 23

In person in PAHB 337 on Thursday, January 23, 2024

Dr. José Antonio Bowen will visit UMBC on Thursday, January 23, to lead two in-person workshops for UMBC faculty and staff based on his book Teaching with AI, co-authored with C. Edward Watson,...

Posted: November 26, 2024, 11:19 AM

Talk: Advancing machine learning methodology for applications in gerontology

11-12pm EST Mon, Dec. 11, 2024, U. MD, Baltimore & online

Advancing machine learning methodology for applications in gerontology Dr. Jaime Lynn Speiser, Wake Forest University School of Medicine 11-12pm EST Mon, Dec. 11, 2024 U. of Maryland, Baltimore...

Posted: November 23, 2024, 5:29 PM

AI4ALL Ignite free AI program for 2025

AI4ALL Ignite is a no-cost virtual career accelerator program for undergraduate students that is designed to boost your internship and other AI work opportunities. Develop a real-world AI...

Posted: November 22, 2024, 12:01 PM

Strengthening Image Generative AI: Integrating Fingerprinting and Revision Methods for Enhanced Safety and Control

4-5:15pm EST, Monday Nov 25, Math&Psych 106 and online

Strengthening Image Generative AI: Integrating Fingerprinting and Revision Methods for Enhanced Safety and Control 4-5:15pm EST, Monday Nov 25, Math&Psych 106 & online In the...

Posted: November 19, 2024, 3:30 PM

Talk: Real-Life Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Health, 11/25

12-1 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 in ITE 406 and online

Real-Life Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Health Catherine Ordun, VP at Booz Allen Hamilton 12-1 pm Mon. Nov. 25, 2024 in ITE 406 & online Lunch provided for those attending...

Posted: November 19, 2024, 12:15 PM

Talk: Taming AI: Managing Unexpected Model Behavior

12-1 pm EST, Thursday November 21, 2024 online

Join Shane Emmons of Swept AI as he does a dive deep into AI model drift, where unexpected behavior is guaranteed in the UMBC Training Centers Center for Appllied AI lunchbox series. Drift in...

Posted: November 19, 2024, 11:08 AM

Talk: Enhancing Computational Thinking Skills while Addressing ChatGPT Challenges in Introductory Programming Courses

12-1 EST, Wednesday, November 20, in ITE 459 and online

Enhancing Computational Thinking Skills while Addressing ChatGPT Challenges in Introductory Programming Courses 12-1pm EST, Wednesday, Nov. 20, in ITE 459 and online Effective practices for...

Posted: November 18, 2024, 5:55 PM

Rebecca Williams receives Learning Analytics Fellowship for work on data visualization

Addressing persistent misconceptions in data visualization

CSEE Assistant Professor Rebecca WIlliams was selected to receive a Learning Analytics Fellowship for the 2024-25 academic year funded by the UMBC Provost’s office. The program supports faculty...

Posted: November 18, 2024, 10:34 AM

Microsoft Webinar: Copilot Studio for Education, 11/21

Build a generative AI chatbot in minutes, 11/21, 11-12 EST

Microsoft’s Copilot Studio is a conversational AI platform that lets you create agents using natural language or a graphical interface that are based on the GPT-4 series of large language models....

Posted: November 16, 2024, 6:58 PM

Talk: Using Participatory Design and AI to Create Agency-increasing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems

3-4pm ET Mon., Nov. 18, 2024 in ITE 406 & online

Talk: Using Participatory Design and AI to Create Agency-increasing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems Dr. Stephanie Valencia, Univ. of Maryland 3-4pm ET Monday, November 18,...

Posted: November 13, 2024, 9:48 PM