Recent News & Accomplishments
2024
Tao will join UMD in August 2024, focusing on quantum computing and programming languages.
Runzhou Tao will join the University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science as an assistant professor in August 2024. Tao's research focuses on the intersection of programming languages, operating systems and quantum computing. "I am very excited to join the prestigious Department of Computer Science at UMD," Tao said. "I look forward to collaborating with talented colleagues and contributing to cutting-edge research." Tao earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University, where he conducted research on theoretical computer... read more
Twenty-six Maryland high school students completed a two-week AI and programming camp at the University of Maryland.
Twenty-six high school students, most from Maryland, recently completed a two-week camp at the University of Maryland focused on developing skill sets needed to navigate the constantly expanding world of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer programming. A joint effort between the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society (TRAILS) and the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing (I4C), the TRAILS AI Summer Academy featured mentoring from UMD faculty, a field trip to an interactive museum focused on language, and group projects that covered hot topics like neural... read more
In his new role, Porter will co-lead UM-IHC, an academic health research institute that serves as a hub for health computing innovation and collaboration in Montgomery County.
Adam Porter has been named co-executive director of the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (UM-IHC), effective July 28, 2024. Porter is a professor of computer science at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and has served since 2015 as executive director of the Fraunhofer USA Center Mid-Atlantic , an applied research center affiliated with UMCP. In his new role, Porter will co-lead UM-IHC, an academic health research institute in North Bethesda, Maryland, that serves as a hub for health computing innovation and collaboration in Montgomery County. Founded in... read more
Kaptchuk will join UMD in August 2024, bringing expertise in cryptography and privacy.
Gabriel Kaptchuk will join the University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science as an assistant professor in August 2024. One of eight new tenure-track faculty members, Kaptchuk's research focuses on cryptography and privacy. “I’m thrilled to be joining UMD’s Computer Science department,” Kaptchuk said. I couldn’t imagine a better place to pursue my research agenda. In particular, joining an amazing group of colleagues in the nation’s capital is a unique combination.” Kaptchuk will also be affiliated with the Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2) and the University of Maryland Institute... read more
Researchers in the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society (TRAILS) are working with a local interactive museum to explore how people from different backgrounds rely on imperfect language translations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The project, known as “Lost in Translation,” is part of a series of ongoing research efforts coordinated by the Language Science Station at Planet Word , an immersive venue in downtown Washington, D.C., that is focused on curating a love of language. It joins University of Maryland computational linguists and data scientists with other... read more
The new faculty members, with expertise in various cutting-edge research areas, will enhance the department’s academic and research capabilities.
The University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science is set to welcome a cohort of eight new tenure-track faculty. The faculty members, with research expertise spanning a wide range of cutting-edge areas, are expected to enhance the department’s academic and research capabilities. "We are excited to welcome our newest faculty members," said Department Chair Matthias Zwicker , who holds the Elizabeth Iribe Chair for Innovation and the Phillip H. and Catherine C. Horvitz Professorship. "Their perspectives will drive forward impactful research and raise our level of excellence for years... read more
The researchers collaborated with OpenAI, Microsoft and other universities to produce the largest-ever survey paper on prompt engineering.
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in both industry and research settings. These systems rely heavily on prompting, or prompt engineering, where developers and end users interact with the AI through carefully designed prompts. Despite the widespread use and research in this area, there remains a lack of standardized terminology and a clear ontological understanding of what constitutes a prompt, largely due to the field's growing nature. In response, University of Maryland undergraduate computer science majors Michael Ilie , Sander Schulhoff... read more
Jordan Boyd-Graber Ying, Furong Huang, Michael Marsh and Abhinav Shrivastava were promoted in the summer of 2024.
The University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science is pleased to announce the promotion of four faculty members, recognizing their contributions to research, teaching and leadership within the field of computer science. The promotions are effective between November 2023 and August 2024. "Our faculty members have truly earned their promotions through their relentless pursuit of innovation, excellence in teaching and innovative research. Their work continues to set new standards in computer science,” said Department Chair Matthias Zwicker , who holds the Elizabeth Iribe Chair for... read more
As an international student, Parmar sought University Career Center support in navigating the sponsorship process for a summer internship.
Why did you decide to study computer science at UMD? I initially enrolled at UMD as a mechanical engineering major, but the computer science (CS) program here really drew me in. After giving it a lot of thought, I decided to switch to CS because the world of artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly compelling to me. The challenging courses at UMD fueled my passion and made me eager to learn more. My academic advisor encouraged me to minor in another field, which inspired me to take business courses. Combining my interests in computer science and business has been incredibly rewarding... read more
Twenty-three students from across the U.S. are gaining invaluable research skills at the University of Maryland this summer through a hands-on program sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program—now in its 12th year at UMD—pairs students in small groups with Maryland faculty and graduate students, exploring diverse topics that include machine learning and AI, quantum simulation, parallel algorithms, and more. Most visiting REU scholars—the majority of them undergraduates with a few high school students mixed in—receive a $7,000... read more