Schedule of Events | UMD CS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Schedule of Events
The Making of the Iribe Center (more)
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
A conversation with the Design Team of the Iribe Center
The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering was designed to catalyze advancements in the high-technology fields of computer science, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics. With incredible ambition behind the project as well as a vision to continue the incredible legacy of the University's Department of Computer Science in a new architecture, the University worked closely with HDR, a global architecture and engineering firm, to bring this new signature building to life.
Hear the design stories behind the making of the Iribe Center from the Architects who designed the Iribe Center alongside the critcal perspectives of key University members who played important roles in ensuring the successful design of this transformational building for computer science and innovation.
Panelists
Brendan Iribe
Alumnus, Co-founder of Oculus VR,
Lead Donor of the Iribe Center
Jeff Hollingsworth
Vice President of Information Technology
and Chief Information Officer of UMD
Professor, Dept. of Computer Science
Sally Lee
Associate Principal, Education & Science
Design Architect of Iribe Center, HDR
Simon Trumble
Design Principal
Lead Designer and Architect of Iribe Center, HDR
Generative AI Like ChatGPT is Everywhere: Is it Ready? Are We?
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
Models such as ChatGPT have become ubiquitous in offices, classrooms, and newsrooms. How good are these tools? What techniques should we use to measure if they’re ready for prime time? Does ChatGPT encourage discovery and creativity or squelch it? We will explore these questions in detail.
Panelists
Assistant Professor
New York University
Fellow
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Associate Professor & Program Director of the
BA in Tech & Info Design
University of Maryland College of Education / College of Information Studies
Tech Reporter
Bloomberg
Jordan Boyd-Graber
Associate Professor
University of Maryland
Bringing Equity and Inclusion into Computer Science (more)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor"
Join this panel to hear how computer science alums are actively working to diversify the tech sector – from fighting algorithmic bias to creating safe spaces to educating the next generation and more. During the panel, we also plan to highlight Principal Lecturer Emerita Dr. Jan Plane’s work to diversify the department with efforts like the Maryland Center for Women in Computing , Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing , and Break Through Tech .
Panelists
Women Techmaker Ambassador
Head of Product, Metaverse Avatars
Meta
Research Engineer
Apple
Security Engineering Lead
Snapchat
Curriculum Innovation Lead, Break Through Tech DC
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
Kate Atchison
Associate Director of Iribe Initiative for Diversity Inclusion and in Computing & Site Lead Break Through Tech DC
Dr. Jan Plane
Founder, Iribe Initiative for Diversity Inclusion and in Computing and the Maryland Center for Women in Computing
Entrepreneurship
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Room 2207 - 2nd Floor
This panel will highlight entrepreneurship accomplishments by the Department of Computer Science alums and faculty through a few first-hand examples and stories. Then, we will delve into what factors may have facilitated entrepreneurship successes at the Department and what may have hindered such activities. And, then most importantly, we will discuss what kinds of activities the Department could undertake to support entrepreneurship activities to fulfill President Pines' and University of Maryland’s goal to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship..
Panelists
Founder/ex-CEO and now Chairman of Board, A&T Systems, Inc., founder/CEO of Orblynx, Inc. Member CMNS Board of Visitors, ex-Research Faculty at the Department of Computer Science
Executive Director, UM Ventures
Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Education, Co-founder VisiSonics
Ex-Professor Department of Computer Science, Co-founder Micro Diversions, founder AcuityMobile, Inc. (acquired NAVTEQ/Nokia) and several others
Quantum Computing
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Antonov Auditorium - Ground Floor
By storing and processing information according to quantum mechanics, quantum computers can solve problems that are infeasible using ordinary classical computers. This panel will explore our present understanding of the capabilities and limitations of quantum computers and what the future may hold for this emerging discipline..
Panelists
NIST Fellow; Adjunct Professor, Physics and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS and JQI
Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin
Brin Family Endowed Professor in Theoretical Computer Science, CS and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS
Assistant Professor, CS and UMIACS, University of Maryland; Fellow, QuICS
Professor, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
Future of AI in Art
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Room 1116 - 1st Floor
Anchored by Computer Science Alum Prof. Ahmed Elgmmal, the discussion will cover the prospects and risks of using generative AI techniques in the creation of art and design. An academic and artist at Rutgers University, Prof. Elgammal is the founder and DIrector of the Rutgers Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and a founder of Playform, a platform that enables artists and creative professionals to explore integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in their creative process. Professors Antwon Key and Alireza Vaziri of the UMD Department of Art will engage with Prof. Elgammal and the audience in a discussion on the future of AI in Art, both in practice and in education..
Panelists
Professor of the Practice, Department of Computer Science
Director, Immersive Media Design
University of Maryland
Professor, Department of Computer Science, and Director, Art and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Rutgers University
Assistant Professor of Design and Director, Graphics Design Program, Department of Art, University of Maryland
Assistant Professor of Design, Department of Art, University of Maryland
Supporting Health Through Computing
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gannon Auditorium - Ground Floor
Computing is an integral part of modern biomedical research and healthcare practice. New treatments for cancer and other illnesses, the rapid development of vaccines against emerging pathogens, robotic surgeons, and increased access to care through innovative telemedicine approaches, are all examples of the tremendous impact computing has had on human health. We are, however, just starting to realize the tremendous potential of computational technologies to fundamentally change the way in which practice medicine, prevent disease, and support long and healthy lives. Panelists with a diverse range of expertise in biomedical computing will discuss the current landscape of biomedical computing and future opportunities for impact, and will reflect upon the role our department has had in motivating them and preparing them for a career in this impactful field..
Panelists
Professor, UMD CS, and Director, UMIACS
co-Director, University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing
Chief Development Officer and EVP of Clinical and Data Science, Bloom Science
Co-founder and CEO, Adonis