News

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.

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

AI4ALL IGNITE summer program for undergrads

Apply by April 7, 2025

AI4ALL Ignite gives you the tools to stand out as an internship applicant by developing cutting-edge AI skills, connecting with industry leaders, and building a strong AI portfolio. This free...

Posted: April 2, 2025, 9:55 PM

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

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, 4/8

7-8:30pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Fine Arts Recital Hall

This event will be a moderated, informal discussion between three panelists: Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect of Ethical AI Practice at Salesforce David Danks, Professor of Data Science,...

Posted: April 2, 2025, 11:16 AM

Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI 4/23

12-1:30pm EDT, Wednesday April 23, online

This timely webinar will explore how higher education is preparing students for the rise of AI. Presenters Drs. Eugenia Novokshanova and Michelle Kassorla will share insights from The Multimodal...

Posted: April 1, 2025, 12:50 PM

Workshop on Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI 4/8

3 sessions on Tue., April 8 at 10-11:30, 12-1:30, and 2-3:30

UMBC Campus Life will hold workshops on Ethical Leadership in the Age of AI on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Commons 331. The workshop is aimed at students, but faculty and staff are welcome to...

Posted: March 30, 2025, 5:44 PM

Talk: Privacy and Security Analysis of myUMBC's AI Answers, 3/28

12-1pm ET Friday, March 28, 2025 online

A Privacy and Security Analysis of myUMBC's AI Answers: UMBC SFS Scholar Winter Study 2025 Christian Badolato 12–1pm Friday, March 28, 2025 online Generative AI has the potential to...

Posted: March 27, 2025, 8:47 PM

Expanded set of AI tools for the UMBC community

UMBC’s Division of Information Technology announced the expanded availability of powerful AI tools to support the UMBC community in teaching, learning, research, and productivity. All UMBC...

Posted: March 27, 2025, 8:19 AM

Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building, 4/26

Free online workshop, 9am-12pm EDT, Sat. April 26, 2025

Explore the power of generative AI during this free three hour virtual workshop sponsored by UMBC-Shady Grove. Recent advances in generative AI, including large language models, can create new...

Posted: March 25, 2025, 10:17 AM