Discovery. Impact. Momentum.
At the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), we use an interdisciplinary approach and powerful computing resources to address grand challenges that can impact science and society.
human-computer interaction, natural language processing, software engineering, data-driven modeling, spatial data structures, deep learning, smart transportation, and more
blockchain & cryptocurrency, human-centered security, post-quantum cryptography, cloud security, autonomous systems, programming languages, and more
computer visualization, immersive media for medical training, pathogen genomics, molecular evolution, combinatorial optimization, and more
quantum information science, trustworthy AI, microbiome research, autonomous robotics, computational cognitive science, neuromorphic engineering, and more
Latest News
UMD Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
Findings from a new study coauthored by Najib El-Sayed could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis.
Elman Set to Retire After a Stellar Career Advancing Scientific Computing
His 40-year career at the University of Maryland includes a prolific body of research, scholarship and service to the university.
Two UMIACS-Affiliated Undergraduates Receive Goldwater Scholarships
Harikesh Kailad and Luiz Mata Lopez were among the 441 students selected nationally for a Goldwater Scholarship.
What Powers UMIACS
We link cutting-edge technology with the brightest scientific minds to advance research, scholarship and innovation that can benefit society.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
For more than four decades, UMIACS computational resources have powered new discoveries that will have an impact.
Expert Faculty & Stellar Support
We recruit and retain top faculty on the UMD campus, who are supported by exemplary staff and talented graduate students.