Schedule of Events | UMD CS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Schedule of Events
HDR: The Making of the Iribe Center
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Antonov Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 950 3074 2756
Passcode: 725783
A conversation with the Design Team of the Iribe Center
The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering was designed to catalyze advancements in the high-technology fields of computer science, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics. With incredible ambition behind the project as well as a vision to continue the incredible legacy of the University's Department of Computer Science in a new architecture, the University worked closely with HDR, a global architecture and engineering firm, to bring this new signature building to life.
Listen to the fascinating design stories of the Iribe Center with insights from the architects who crafted it. Delve into critical perspectives from key university members who played pivotal roles in ensuring the success of this transformative building for computer science and innovation.
Panelists
Brendan Iribe
Alumnus, Co-founder of Oculus VR,
Lead Donor of the Iribe Center
Jeff Hollingsworth
Vice President of Information Technology
and Chief Information Officer of UMD
Professor, Dept. of Computer Science
Sally Lee
Associate Principal, Education & Science
Design Architect of Iribe Center, HDR
Simon Trumble
Design Principal
Lead Designer and Architect of Iribe Center, HDR
Generative AI Like ChatGPT is Everywhere: Is it Ready? Are We?
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Gannon Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 957 4970 7230
Passcode: 725783
Models such as ChatGPT have become ubiquitous in offices, classrooms, and newsrooms. How good are these tools? What techniques should we use to measure if they’re ready for prime time? Does ChatGPT encourage discovery and creativity or squelch it? We will explore these questions in detail.
Panelists
Assistant Professor
New York University
Fellow
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Associate Professor & Program Director of the
BA in Tech & Info Design
University of Maryland College of Education / College of Information Studies
Tech Reporter
Bloomberg
Jordan Boyd-Graber
Associate Professor
University of Maryland
Bringing Equity and Inclusion into Computer Science
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Antonov Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 950 3074 2756
Passcode: 725783
Join this panel to hear how computer science alums are actively working to diversify the tech sector: from fighting algorithmic bias to creating safe spaces, educating the next generation, and more. During the panel, we also plan to highlight Principal Lecturer Emerita Dr. Jan Plane's work to diversify the department with efforts like the Maryland Center for Women in Computing, Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing, and Break Through Tech.
Panelists
Women Techmaker Ambassador
Head of Product, Metaverse Avatars
Meta
Research Engineer
Apple
Security Engineering Lead
Snapchat
Curriculum Innovation Lead, Break Through Tech DC
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
Kate Atchison
Associate Director of Iribe Initiative for Diversity Inclusion and in Computing & Site Lead Break Through Tech DC
Dr. Jan Plane
Founder, Iribe Initiative for Diversity Inclusion and in Computing and the Maryland Center for Women in Computing
Entrepreneurship
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room 2207 - 2nd Floor
This panel will highlight entrepreneurship accomplishments by the Department of Computer Science alums and faculty through a few first-hand examples and stories. Then, we will delve into what factors may have facilitated entrepreneurship successes at the Department and what may have hindered such activities. And, then most importantly, we will discuss what kinds of activities the Department could undertake to support entrepreneurship activities to fulfill President Pines' and University of Maryland’s goal to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship.
Panelists
Founder/ex-CEO and now Chairman of Board, A&T Systems, Inc., founder/CEO of Orblynx, Inc. Member CMNS Board of Visitors, ex-Research Faculty at the Department of Computer Science
Executive Director, UM Ventures
Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Education, Co-founder VisiSonics
Ex-Professor Department of Computer Science, Co-founder Micro Diversions, founder AcuityMobile, Inc. (acquired NAVTEQ/Nokia) and several others
Quantum Computing
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Antonov Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 950 3074 2756
Passcode: 725783
By storing and processing information according to quantum mechanics, quantum computers can solve problems that are infeasible using ordinary classical computers. This panel will explore our present understanding of the capabilities and limitations of quantum computers and what the future may hold for this emerging discipline.
Panelists
NIST Fellow; Adjunct Professor, Physics and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS and JQI
Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin
Brin Family Endowed Professor in Theoretical Computer Science, CS and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS
Assistant Professor, CS and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS
Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Robotics and Computer Vision
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Antonov Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 950 3074 2756
Passcode: 725783
This panel will briefly survey recent advancements in robotics and computer vision from the past few years. It will also explore potential challenges and the future impact that these technologies can bring in the near future.
Panelists
Distinguished University Professor
Barry Mersky and Capital One Endowed Professor
University of Maryland, College Park
Distinguished University Professor
Barry Mersky and Capital One Endowed Professor
University of Maryland, College Park
Donald Biggar Willett Professor Emeritus
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Director of Assured Autonomy
Johns Hopkins University
Senior Director of Computer Vision
Allen Institute for AI (AI2)
Chief, Science of Intelligent Systems Division
Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground
Future of AI in Art
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Room 1116 - 1st Floor
Anchored by Computer Science Alum Prof. Ahmed Elgmmal, the discussion will cover the prospects and risks of using generative AI techniques in the creation of art and design. An academic and artist at Rutgers University, Prof. Elgammal is the founder and Director of the Rutgers Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and a founder of Playform, a platform that enables artists and creative professionals to explore integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in their creative process. Professors Antwon Key and Alireza Vaziri of the UMD Department of Art will engage with Prof. Elgammal and the audience in a discussion on the future of AI in Art, both in practice and in education.
Panelists
Professor of the Practice, Department of Computer Science
Director, Immersive Media Design
University of Maryland
Professor, Department of Computer Science, and Director, Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Rutgers University
Assistant Professor of Design and Director, Graphics Design Program, Department of Art, University of Maryland
Assistant Professor of Design, Department of Art, University of Maryland
Supporting Health Through Computing
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gannon Auditorium - Ground Floor
Gannon Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 957 4970 7230
Passcode: 725783
Computing is an integral part of modern biomedical research and healthcare practice. New treatments for cancer and other illnesses, the rapid development of vaccines against emerging pathogens, robotic surgeons, and increased access to care through innovative telemedicine approaches, are all examples of the tremendous impact computing has had on human health. We are, however, just starting to realize the tremendous potential of computational technologies to fundamentally change the way in which we practice medicine, prevent disease, and support long and healthy lives. Panelists with a diverse range of expertise in biomedical computing will discuss the current landscape of biomedical computing and future opportunities for impact, and will reflect upon the role our department has had in motivating students and preparing them for a career in this impactful field.
Panelists
Professor, UMD CS, and Director, UMIACS
co-Director, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing
Chief Development Officer and EVP of Clinical and Data Science,
Bloom Science
Co-founder and CEO, Adonis
Professor, Robert H. Smith School of Business and UMIACS,
University of Maryland
Creating the Future: UMD CS and its relationship with DARPA
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Room 1116 - 1st Floor
The Computer Science Department has had a long relationship with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), going back to the 1970. Maryland Computer Science has been a central part of DARPA programs in machine vision, artificial intelligence, automated driving, natural language processing, and computer networking, to name but a few. Maryland boasts many alumni who have given service to the agency over the years. This panel invites all Maryland DARPA alumni to share their stories from their Maryland and DARPA times and reflect on the futures we have created.
Panelists
Professor, Computer Science
Professor Emerita
Intellivations
Information Professionals Association
University of Buffalo
DARPA
University of Pittsburgh
Artificial Intelligence
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Antonov Zoom Session
Meeting ID: 950 3074 2756
Passcode: 725783
What makes AI different from humans? Ten years ago, many suspected that machines could replace humans in physical labor and other repetitive tasks. Meanwhile, the fundamental capabilities that make humans unique - art, language, and creativity - seemed safe from encroachment. To the surprise of many, LLMs and diffusion models now seem to compete with humans at these mental tasks. In this panel, we explore the differences in capabilities between humans and machines. Do humans have abilities that existing technology cannot replicate? Or are we racing towards a future where machines challenge human superiority?
Panelists
Technology news analysis writer
Washington Post
Professor of Philosophy
University of Maryland
Volpi-Cupal Endowed Professor of Computer Science
University of Maryland
Professor of Computer Science
University of Maryland
Research Scientist, Meta
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
University of Maryland
Associate Professor of Computer Science
University of Maryland
Associate Professor of Linguistics and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies
University of Maryland
Information Session: Mokhtarzada Hatchery
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The Mokhtarzada Hatchery
Room 2237 - 2nd Floor
Join us to discover the entrepreneurial mindset of The Mokhtarzada Hatchery where you will immerse yourself in innovation through an engaging, interactive brainstorming activity and live demos.
The interactive brainstorming activity will divide participants into small groups of 4-6 people. Each group will focus on everyday problems and brainstorm solutions.
Demo Presented By:
(2022-2023 Hatchery Cohort)
Focusing on improving access to fresh food and lowering delivery costs in rural food deserts and low-income communities.
Information Session: Mokhtarzada Hatchery
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Mokhtarzada Hatchery
Room 2237 - 2nd Floor
Join us to discover the entrepreneurial mindset of The Mokhtarzada Hatchery where you will immerse yourself in innovation through an engaging, interactive brainstorming activity and live demos.
The interactive brainstorming activity will divide participants into small groups of 4-6 people. Each group will focus on everyday problems and brainstorm solutions.
Demo Presented By:
Information Session: Mokhtarzada Hatchery
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Mokhtarzada Hatchery
Room 2237 - 2nd Floor
Join us to discover the entrepreneurial mindset of The Mokhtarzada Hatchery where you will immerse yourself in innovation through an engaging, interactive brainstorming activity and live demos.
The interactive brainstorming activity will divide participants into small groups of 4-6 people. Each group will focus on everyday problems and brainstorm solutions.
Demo Presented By:
The mission is to provide customized conversational AI to automate social media customer service for brands, improving engagement and retention.
Information Session: Mokhtarzada Hatchery
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Mokhtarzada Hatchery
Room 2237 - 2nd Floor
Join us for an info session where Founding Mentors Idris and Zeki Mokhtarzada will share their entrepreneurial insights and host a Q&A.
Special Guests
Founder / CEO, Thum.io
CTO of Rocket Money (formerly, Truebill)
Information Session: Small Artifacts (SMART) Lab Demos
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Room 0102 - Ground Floor
Huaishu Peng
Assistant Professor
Featured Projects
Calico: Onbody Robots and Relocatable Wearables
Jiasheng Li
Calico is a miniature relocatable wearable system, consisting of a two-wheel robot and an on-cloth track mechanism, which can provide fast and precise locomotion for on-body interaction, actuation and sensing.
TangibleGrid: Tangible Web Layout Design for Blind Users
Jiasheng Li
TangibleGrid is a novel device that allows blind users to understand and design the layout of a web page with real-time tangible feedback. Blind users can design a web page layout through creating or editing tangible brackets and place them on the web canvas baseboard.
Rapid prototyping systems for high-resolution flexible circuits using fiber laser
Zeyu Yan
We presents Fibercuit, a suite of techniques to fabricate high-resolution flexible circuits suitable for rapid prototyping. In this work, we re-purpose the fiber laser engraver to fabricate custom flexible circuits.
3D printed magnetophoretic displays
Zeyu Yan
We present an end-to-end pipeline that converts free-form custom artifacts to be self-contained, always-on, and interactive 3D surface using a modified consumer-grade FDM 3D printer.
VisTorch: situated visualizations using handheld projectors
Biswaksen Patnaik
A fundamental premise of situated analytics is integrating visual representations of data in the real world. We present VisTorch: a handheld device for projected situated analytics consisting of a pico-projector, a camera, and a touch-pad that enables viewing charts situated in a physical space by simply pointing the device onto a surface.