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2025
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 the University of Maryland, the Department of Computer Science recognized these transitions during two ceremonies on May 21 and May 22. The graduate ceremony was held at the Reckord Armory, while the undergraduate ceremony took place at the Xfinity Center. In total, 90 graduate students and 920 undergraduate students received degrees. Part of the College of Computer, Mathematical... read more
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. “For me, what's fulfilling is building a startup that's valuable to people and does something good for society as well.” Today, that startup is Arthur, the artificial intelligence (AI) performance company Wenchel launched in 2019. The company’s platform features next-generation products designed to simplify deployment, monitoring and management of AI models to help businesses and... read more
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 involvement and personal growth, will lead the procession of graduates into the main commencement ceremony on May 22, holding special banners with their schools’ and colleges’ names. The students will be joined by Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, director of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union, and Robert Infantino, CMNS associate dean, who oversee the... read more
Thirty years after earning his Ph.D. in computer science, Saha will return this May as the keynote speaker for the CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony.
When Debanjan Saha (M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’95, computer science) began graduate school at the University of Maryland in 1990, he was captivated by the rapidly evolving world of computer technology—but he had no idea just how far it would take him. “I knew it was going to have a huge impact, but I had no idea where it would lead me,” Saha reflected. “And honestly, I still don’t know where AI will take us. It’s been a wild and fascinating journey.” That journey has spanned three decades of innovation, exploration and leadership. Saha has held pivotal roles and led groundbreaking projects at some of... read more
Guided by early campus programs and independent decisions, twin graduates Moshe and Yehuda Katz reflect on the distinct paths they charted through the Department of Computer Science.
Growing up as twins often means sharing more than a birthdate. It can mean synchronized routines, overlapping interests and milestones shaped by proximity and family rhythm. For Moshe and Yehuda Katz of Silver Spring, Maryland, that overlap extended to the University of Maryland, where weekend outreach events and college-level classes laid the foundation for futures in computer science. From early campus experiences to earning Ph.D.s in the Department of Computer Science— Moshe (B.S. ’12, M.S. ’18, Ph.D. ’23, computer science) and Yehuda (B.S. ’12, M.S. ’23, Ph.D. ’24, computer science)—the... read more
Saha (M.S. '93, Ph.D. '95), CEO of DataRobot, spoke to graduates on May 21 at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
Alum Debanjan Saha (M.S. '93, Ph.D. '95, computer science), CEO of DataRobot, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences 2025 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on May 21, 2025. The ceremony will honor the college's August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 graduates receiving doctoral and master's degrees and graduate certificates. Debanjan Saha Debanjan Saha (M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’95, computer science) is a proud Terp, a lifelong innovator and CEO of DataRobot—a pioneer on a mission to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible... read more
UMD researchers develop a handwriting-based interface for smart devices, offering a silent and accessible alternative to voice commands for users with speech impairments.
Cuing up your ’80s playlist, scheduling a smart washer to start a cycle or controlling home lighting while you’re away can be as simple as giving instructions to a digital voice assistant though an Amazon Echo or Apple HomePod device. But for people with disabilities—especially those with speech impairments such as vocal cord damage, mutism or severe stuttering—interacting with Alexa or Siri can be difficult and frustrating. Computer science researchers at the University of Maryland are working on a voice-free alternative—a system that would allow users to simply write words in the air using... read more
Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99), co-founder and CEO of Arthur, delivered the keynote on May 22 at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.
Alum Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science), co-founder and CEO of Arthur, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2025. The ceremony will honor the college's August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 graduates receiving bachelor's degrees. Adam Wenchel Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science) is the co-founder and CEO of Arthur, an artificial intelligence (AI) performance company that empowers organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and... read more
Senior computer science major Hayden Earlewine took full advantage of what the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences has to offer.
Leadership, discipline, ambition. All skills that senior Hayden Earlewine has refined in both academics and athletics. "As a computer science student, this school is incredible," Earlewine said. "The resources that are available to us, the quality of our professors, the thought that goes into our curriculum... It's really world-class." In addition to computer science and hockey, Earlewine works as a software development intern for a Washington, D.C., area defense research firm. Because of UMD's proximity to D.C., Earlewine was able to continue his summer internship during the academic year... read more
AI tools, biotech automation and content platforms among projects presented by 2024–25 Hatchery teams.
University of Maryland students developing startups through the Mokhtarzada Hatchery program presented their work on April 30, 2025, during the initiative’s fourth annual Demo Day. The event marked the culmination of a year of mentorship and product development for four student-led companies focused on sectors including software engineering, education technology, media and biotech. Established in 2021 by UMD alumni Haroon (B.A. ’01, economics), Idris (B.S. ’10, computer science) and Zeki (B.S. ’01, computer science) Mokhtarzada, the Hatchery supports early-stage student ventures with funding... read more
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