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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Part I of UMBC FDC Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Series
12-1PM ET Monday, October 6, online
This first session of the FDC series on AI and teaching introduces the basics of generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning. It focuses on AI literacy by examining what these...
Posted: October 5, 2025, 2:08 PM
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
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
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
Volunteers sought for the Future Ready Maryland AI in Education Summit
Help at UMBC on Saturday, June 21, 2025
The Maryland Center for Computing Education will hold the Future Ready Maryland AI in Education Summit at UMBC from 8:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The organizers seek volunteers, ages...
Posted: May 16, 2025, 3:30 PM
Event: Future Ready Maryland AI Summit
8:30-4:00pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 at UMBC
The Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) will hold a free one-day event at UMBC on Saturday, June 21, 2025, focused on AI in all levels of education. The Future Ready Maryland AI Summit...
Posted: April 30, 2025, 10:33 AM
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
Webinar: Student Voices on Navigating AI in Higher Education, 4/9
12-1pm EDT, Wednesday April 9, 2025, online
The final session of the spring AI in Practice webinar series sponsored by the University of Baltimore, JHU, and UMBC will take place 12-1 pm EDT on April 9, 2025. Join the online event to hear...
Posted: April 8, 2025, 12:17 PM
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