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Eugenia Brin, Longtime Supporter of Science and Performing Arts at UMD, Dies

Eugenia Brin, a Russian immigrant and retired NASA scientist who, with her family of accomplished Terps, became an important benefactor of the University of Maryland, died on Dec. 3, 2024. She was 76 years old.

Eugenia and her husband, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Michael Brin, supported projects that reflected their personal journeys and professional passions, donating nearly $57 million to UMD programs in mathematics, computer science, and climate science, Russian...read more

AIM Seed Award Program to Support AI-Related Research and Course Development

$1.3M available for interdisciplinary work focused on responsible, ethical AI development.

The University of Maryland announced on Friday a new seed award program designed to support the development of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary artificial intelligence-related research projects and courses. The $1.3 million in grants will be administered by...read more

From No Degree to PhD: Fortune Future 50 CEOs Redefine Business Education

Debanjan Saha ’95 discusses how nontraditional paths can lead to leadership in tech-driven industries.

There is a constant desire to find the companies of tomorrow. For the last seven years, Fortune has highlighted the companies that despite increasing competition and global volatility, are set down a path for long-term...read more

UMD CS Ph.D. Student Receives NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship

Sreyan Ghosh received the award for his research that aims to improve audio reasoning in AI systems.

Imagine an AI system that doesn’t just transcribe speech but can truly understand, reason and respond like an expert. This vision is at the heart of University of Maryland Ph.D. student Sreyan Ghosh ’s research,...read more

University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing Celebrates Second Anniversary

The institute led by Adam Porter welcomed dozens of leaders to its headquarters in North Bethesda for a ribbon cutting and announced new partnerships with industry and the federal government.

From left, Bradley Maron, UM-IHC co-executive director; Kate Stewart, Montgomery County councilmember; Andrew Friedson, Montgomery County councilmember; Jared Solomon, Maryland state delegate; Darryll Pines, UMCP president; Marc Elrich, Montgomery County executive; Bruce Jarrell, UMB president;...read more

Bridging Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning for a Greener Future

Ph.D. student Phillip Pope merges quantum chemistry and machine learning to combat climate change and improve energy efficiency.

At the crossroads of quantum chemistry and machine learning, researchers are advancing novel discoveries in materials science to improve energy efficiency—new knowledge that could revolutionize how we tackle global challenges like sustainability and energy production...read more

UMD Launches Award to Recognize Dual Majors in Computer Science and Mathematics

Starting Spring 2025, the Grant Family Outstanding Achievement Undergraduate Student Award will recognize graduating seniors excelling in both fields.

The University of Maryland will launch the Grant Family Outstanding Achievement Undergraduate Student Award in Computer Science and Mathematics in Spring 2025 to honor exceptional graduating seniors excelling in both fields. Established by computer science...read more

From Neural Networks to Reinforcement Learning to Game Theory

Furong Huang discusses the impact of AI during The New York Academy of Sciences’ 2025 Machine Learning Symposium.

The New York Academy of Sciences (the Academy) hosted the 15th Annual Machine Learning Symposium. This year’s event, sponsored by Google Research and Cubist Systematic Strategies, included keynote addresses from leading experts, spotlight talks from...read more

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