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Champion of “Computing for All” Honored with a Named Space at UMD

A gift from alum Brendan Iribe named a student lounge in honor of Computer Science Principal Lecturer Emerita Jandelyn Plane.

For 33 years, Jandelyn Plane worked to expand access to computing education at the University of Maryland. Earlier this year, a $2.85 million donation from alum Brendan Iribe established the Dr. Jan Plane Endowed Program...read more

Technica Marks Another Year of Innovation in Tech

UMD’s annual hackathon continues to create a space for collaboration, learning and community.

Hackathons have long served as a testing ground for creativity and collaboration, where students and professionals come together to solve real-world problems under tight deadlines. Over a day or two, ideas move from concept to...read more

Huang Awarded Open Philanthropy Grant to Study Evasive AI Behavior

As AI tools become part of everyday life, large language models (LLMs) are growing more capable—generating text, translating languages, assisting with writing, and tackling complex reasoning. But researchers are finding these systems can subtly bend...read more

Interdisciplinary AI Courses to Take This Spring at UMD

These classes help undergraduates understand and apply artificial intelligence.

The University of Maryland offers an unparalleled educational experience in artificial intelligence (AI) through both innovative curriculum and cutting-edge research. This combination positions UMD students to be leaders in the AI landscape. From game design...read more

Huaishu Peng on Blending the Digital and Physical Worlds

He discusses his career path, research on human-computer interaction, and the importance of sustainable innovation.

University of Maryland Assistant Professor of Computer Science Huaishu Peng focuses his research on bridging the gap between digital and physical interactions. His work in human-computer interaction (HCI) explores how devices such as small robots,...read more

CS Majors Revive Communal Saving Through Technology

Robel Endashaw and Abubakr Hussien create Cube, a digital platform inspired by traditional Ethiopian money pools that promotes shared saving and accountability.

When University of Maryland computer science students Robel Endashaw (B.S. ’25, computer science) and Abubakr Hussien (B.S. ’26, computer science) began discussing money management, their conversation turned toward a familiar concept rooted in their culture...read more

Robots That Measure Without Rulers

Many robotic systems rely on sophisticated cameras and sensors to “see” their surroundings. Humans do this naturally; babies and toddlers learn to judge size and distance by comparing objects to their own bodies. But robots...read more

Q&A with Leo Zhicheng Liu on Bridging AI and Human Insight

He discusses his path into data visualization and human-centered AI.

University of Maryland Assistant Professor of Computer Science Leo Zhicheng Liu focuses his research on the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction and data visualization. His work aims to make data analysis and communication more...read more

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