UMD Department of Computer Science

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Mapping the Mind

Junior computer science and mathematics double major Brooke Guo analyzes neural connections to understand the causes of complex brain conditions like schizophrenia.

When Brooke Guo arrived at the University of Maryland as a freshman in 2022, she knew she wanted to help people and work in a health-related field someday. Initially, she thought that meant she was...read more

Four CS and Math Double Majors Honored with Inaugural Grant Family Award

Julia Chen, Minsi Hu, Jacob Lane and Akshay Trivedi were recognized for their achievements in computer science and mathematics.

The University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science named four undergraduates as the first recipients of the Grant Family Outstanding Achievement Undergraduate Student Award in Computer Science and Mathematics . Julia Chen, Minsi Hu ,...read more

UMD Computer Science Team Medals at ICPC North America Championship for Third Consecutive Year

The team, which secured fifth place overall will compete at the World Finals in Azerbaijan from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, 2025.

A student team from the University of Maryland’s Department of Computer Science earned a bronze medal at the International Collegiate Programming Contes t (ICPC) North America Championship on May 26 at the University of Central...read more

AIM Seed Grants Support 22 AI Research Projects

Computer science faculty are engaged in seven AI-driven research projects, including sea ice monitoring, motion prediction for the blind and neurodiversity-affirming robotics, among other innovative efforts.

From developing futuristic packaging that guards food freshness and safety, to improving speech therapy for neurodiverse people, to developing novel sea ice monitoring techniques, 22 new artificial intelligence (AI) research projects were awarded through a...read more

Feizi Receives $1M Award to Advance the Foundations of Reasoning AI Models

Feizi’s federal funding aims to unlock new insights into AI reasoning, strengthen language models against adversarial attacks and inspire next-generation research in trustworthy AI.

Soheil Feizi , an associate professor of computer science with an appointment in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), recently received a $1 million federal grant to advance foundational research that...read more

Department Celebrates 2025 Graduates

Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies honor 1,010 students while highlighting academic milestones and future career opportunities.

Graduation ceremonies mark the end of academic programs and the start of new opportunities. They also provide a moment to reflect on the challenges and resources that shape a student’s experience at a university. At...read more

Adventures in AI

Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science), co founder and CEO of the tech startup Arthur, will share his AI success story as keynote speaker at the 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science) is a computer scientist with the heart of an entrepreneur. “I love building things, I’m very motivated by that—I want to build things that I'm proud of,” Wenchel explained...read more

Three Computer Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

The graduating seniors demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth.

Three graduating seniors from the University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science were selected to serve as senior marshals. The students, who have demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular...read more

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