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Second-Generation Ethiopian Students Use Technology to Revive a Communal Savings Tradition

University of Maryland CS students reimagine the Ethiopian money pool system through Cube, a digital platform that promotes collective saving and financial 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 Assistant Professor 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

Study Finds Widespread Eavesdropping Risks in Geostationary Satellite Communications

Associate Professor Dave Levin spoke with WIRED about the findings.

Satellites beam data down to the Earth all around us, all the time. So you might expect that those space-based radio communications would be encrypted to prevent any snoop with a satellite dish from accessing...read more

Two Former Graduate Students Receive Larry S. Davis Doctoral Dissertation Awards

Angeline May Aguinaldo and Songwei Ge received the awards for the 2025–26 academic year.

The University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science has announced the recipients of the 2025–26 Larry S. Davis Doctoral Dissertation Award. Angeline Aguinaldo (Ph.D. ’25, computer science), now a senior research staff member at the...read more

Report: AI Use in Newspapers Is Widespread, Uneven and Rarely Disclosed

More than 9% of all news in U.S. newspapers contains at least some text created by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research led by University of Maryland computer scientists. The study, based on analysis...read more

UMD CS Majors Develop AI System to Improve School Safety

The team’s project, DefenX, uses artificial intelligence to detect and track firearms, send alerts and offer post-incident mental health support.

Concerns over school safety have grown in recent years as threats and incidents of gun violence continue to affect educational communities nationwide. While schools have adopted drills and surveillance systems to improve preparedness, many still...read more

UMD Students Create Gamified Mindfulness App for Kids

Capy’s Journey transforms meditation into an interactive adventure to promote wellness and focus among young users.

As children spend more time on digital devices, questions continue to grow about how constant screen exposure affects their attention and emotional health. While many mindfulness apps target adults, few are designed for younger audiences...read more

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