The third annual COEIT Research Day on Friday, May 1, 2026, showcased research from across the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) at UMBC. In its third year, the event drew over 250 presenters and attendees from across the COEIT community. It provided a venue for researchers and potential collaborators to network and foster interdisciplinary innovation.
The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Susan Gregurick, Associate Director for Data Science and Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Other speakers included additional representatives from NIH, the Army Research Laboratory, and the Maryland Department of Commerce and Industry.Photo: Dr. Susan Gregurick delivers the keynote address at COEIT Research Day 2026 (Photo courtesy of Chloe Evered)
The agenda included a series of parallel sessions, a college-wide poster day, and keynote talks, with a goal to spark new research ideas and partnerships. The research day event is designed to lead into a follow-up seed funding initiative, COEIT Innovations and Interdisciplinary Projects. These COEIT-funded projects support cross-departmental teams designed to stimulate and support the development of new research projects and expand existing projects.