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
Burner and Dessalene Earn Prestigious Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Former members of the Perception and Robotics Group receive two-year awards to support research in AI and machine perception.
Can AI and People Play Nice?
Through high-stakes quizbowls, Jordan Boyd-Graber is uncovering what makes human-AI partnerships succeed—and why trust may matter more than intelligence.
UMD Study Finds Critical Cloud Security Patches Often Never Reach Their Destination
Six years of data reveal why known vulnerabilities can remain exposed long after fixes are available.
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.