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Shaping the Future of AI

At the University of Maryland, we’re igniting AI innovation, propelling advancements through groundbreaking research and connecting brilliant minds across fields.

200+

faculty members who study and teach AI

TOP 10

among public universities in AI

U.S. News & World Report 

(Best Colleges & Best Graduate Schools)

200+

courses in AI available in 50+ departments

"Professor Amitabh Varshney,  dean of the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences (left), UMIACS, AR/VR researcher Sida Li (center) and computer science major Khushi Bhansali (right) working in the Maryland Blended Reality Center inside Iribe."

Research

Igniting AI innovation to solve grand challenges

Our campus is a powerhouse of bold ideas, where researchers work together across disciplines to steer AI toward real-world benefits like safer and smarter autonomous vehicles, incisive data analysis for personalized health care and classroom systems to help teachers boost learning.

Discover AI research at UMD
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Academics

Preparing tomorrow’s leaders to harness AI for their future

By partnering with federal, state and industry leaders and expanding our menu of AI-focused classes, majors, minors, and certificate and graduate programs, UMD is preparing students with the technical skills and principled vision to drive tomorrow's economy and contribute to our increasingly dynamic society.

Explore our AI-focused programs
"Anthony Thompson, Aerospace Engineering ’23 PhD Candidate, poses with robotic “Flexifish.”

Public Good

Putting people first to shape AI that empowers and inspires

Our AI enterprise empowers communities and creates opportunities by equipping business leaders, policymakers and everyday citizens with all the life-enhancing possibilities of AI grounded in ethics, responsibility and trustworthiness. 

Learn about our impact
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AIM: Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland

UMD’s hub for AI collaboration unites students, faculty and staff in every corner of campus to pursue community engagement, research and development, policy work and training to shape this revolutionary field for the benefit of all.

Presented by UMD

The Washington Post: Global AI Summit

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As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, nations are racing to grasp its promise, confront its risks and shape its future. On Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 3:00 p.m., join The Washington Post’s inaugural Global AI Summit in New York to explore how this technological revolution is reshaping businesses, the workforce, education, health and humanity.

New York, NY
Register now

Faculty Spotlight

Hal Daume headshot

Computer and Language Science

AI for human self-efficacy, mitigating social harms

Hal Daumé III

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Humanities

AI and the future of work and human rights

Neda Atanasoski

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Information Science

Community-based design, equity in AI and machine learning tools

Sheena Erete

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Computer Science

Trustworthy and reliable AI, accuracy of AI detection tools

Soheil Feizi

AI on Campus

Artificial intelligence continues to grow exponentially, creating opportunities to solve the grand challenges of our time... We’re not just adapting to the AI age but shaping its future.

Darryll J. Pines

President, University of Maryland

AI News

Partner with us

Interested in partnering with UMD faculty to uncover new breakthroughs, enrich our student experience or make an impact on our world? Reach out to AIM to get started.