Recent News & Accomplishments
2025
Jun Nishida’s Embodied Dynamics Laboratory explores the dynamics of our physical skills and interactions.
In his Embodied Dynamics Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jun Nishida creates wearable devices that allow our bodies to communicate and measure our skills and embodied knowledge. From interactive exoskeletons that share finger dexterity skills from one person to another, to a virtual reality system that allows adults to experience the world from a 5-year-old’s perspective, Nishida’s devices aim to better understand the dynamics of our physical experiences, perceptions and interactions. For Nishida, who holds appointments in the University of... read more
Battish joins a global cohort of students selected to engage with cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders.
A University of Maryland senior has been named an RSA Conference 2025 Security Scholar. This program brings together students from institutions worldwide to engage with cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders. Isabella Battish (B.S. '25, computer science; B.S. '25, government and politics) was one of two students from UMD selected for the program. The conference, scheduled for May 1, 2025, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is considered one of the largest gatherings of cybersecurity professionals and researchers. The Security Scholar program provides participants with access to... read more
From IIT Bombay to a Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, Balasubramanian is advancing machine learning and AI transparency.
Clearing any competitive examination is not an easy task. It requires hard work, dedication, and determination to prepare and appear for the exam. Read the inspirational story of a man, who scored All India Rank(AIR) 4 in the JEE Main examination. He even obtained AIR 92 in JEE Advanced. His name is Sriram Balasubramanian. Sriram Balasubramanian hails from Nerul, Navi Mumbai. In 2016, Balasubramanian got fourth rank in the JEE (Mains) exam. According to the news report in News18 Hindi, he completed his Class 12 from PACE Junior Science College in Nerul. In 2016, Balasubramanian enrolled... read more
The bi-annual event provided job and networking opportunities to over 800 students.
Career fairs are vital links between students and employers, providing opportunities for job seekers to explore potential career paths, gain industry insights, and connect directly with hiring representatives. At the University of Maryland, the Department of Computer Science reinforced this connection by organizing its Spring Career and Internship Fair on February 24 at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union. The event drew nearly 900 students eager to network, explore job opportunities and connect with industry professionals. With 118 representatives from 30 companies spanning various industries,... read more
Parhar turns a high school trivia project into ‘azigy’, an interactive learning platform.
Learning requires focus and discipline, but traditional methods often struggle to keep students engaged. As education evolves, interactive tools—such as gamification and AI-driven platforms—are proving to be powerful ways to enhance learning. Many innovators are exploring how technology can bridge the gap between education and engagement, making learning efficient and enjoyable. One such innovator is Amanvir Parhar (B.S. ’26, computer science), a junior computer science major at the University of Maryland, who developed azigy . This web platform transforms existing educational materials into... read more
UMD researchers presented advances in quantum security, simulation and computation at QIP 2025.
Research and scholarship by fellows, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and alumni from the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) is once again being featured at the Quantum Information Processing Conference (QIP 2025) , widely recognized as the premier annual meeting for theoretical quantum information research. Held this year from Feb. 24–28 in Raleigh, North Carolina, the conference draws participants from around the world, highlighting the preceding year’s best research in quantum computation and information in the form of both invited and contributed... read more
Students in Break Through Tech's micro-internship program found confidence through mentorship from a former Sprintern.
When Helena Tesfaye started her micro-internship at event management software startup Goodshuffle , she found a friendly and familiar face in Abril Arias (B.S. ‘24, computer science). Tesfaye, a sophomore computer science major, spent three weeks interning with Goodshuffle over winter break as part of Break Through Tech’s Sprinternship program , which launched in 2022 at UMD to propel more women and nonbinary students into tech careers. First- and second-year computing students are matched with host organizations in the D.C. area to spend three weeks immersed in their workplace cultures while... read more
The study led by CS Ph.D. student Pooja Guhan explores machine learning's role in mental health therapy.
Patient engagement remains critical in behavioral health care, yet assessing engagement in telehealth settings presents unique challenges. Traditional, in-person therapy allows therapists to gauge patient involvement by observing nonverbal cues, such as body posture and gestures. However, in virtual sessions, these cues are either diminished or absent, requiring therapists to rely heavily on verbal interactions. To address this challenge, a team of researchers from the University of Maryland, in collaboration with the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine , has developed a machine... read more
Students showcased their startups and received guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry mentors.
Pitching startup ideas to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs has become a familiar format popularized by television shows like Shark Tank. At the University of Maryland’s Capital One Tech Incubator, six student entrepreneurs took part in a similar high-stakes experience during the Pitch Perfect event, where they presented their business concepts to a panel of seasoned mentors. Organized by the Mokhtarzada Hatchery program and Startup Shell , the event allowed students to refine their business concepts, gain industry insights and connect with professionals and peers in the startup ecosystem... read more
$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 the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), a collaborative hub launched last spring to conduct research, offer innovative and experiential learning opportunities for students and focus on responsible and ethical AI technology to advance the public good. UMD and its philanthropic and industry partners plan to... read more