CRA releases report on the 2025 summit on AI in education and research
The Computing Research Association (CRA) hosted its 2025 CRA Summit on July 28-31, 2025. Over the course of the week, attendees from academia, industry, and government explored varied perspectives on how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping computing research, undergraduate and graduate education, and workforce development.
The CRA has now released a report summarizes the key discussions and takeaways from the two core academic convenings of the 2025 CRA Summit: the 2025 CRA Summit on AI Undergraduate Education and CRA Summit on AI Graduate Education and Research.
You can read a short summary of the report and get the full 78 page report here.
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AI After Dark: Free AI Essentials Workshop 11/19
5-7:30pm Wed. Nov. 19 in person at UMBC Training Centers
UMBC Training Centers and AFCEA Central Maryland Emerging Leaders are teaming up to provide a condensed 2-hour free version of UMBC Training Center's AI Essentials workshop, which offers a well-rounded survey of AI for relative newcomers to the field. The free course will cover:
• AI & Generative AI fundamentals
• Survey of public & open-source models
• Multi-modal systems & prompt engineering
• AI applications in data analysis & visualization
• AI tools for image & media generation
• All delivered through a blend of lectures and live demonstrations.
This workshop is designed for entry-level learners with basic internet and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills who are looking to transition into AI-related roles or enhance their career prospects with AI knowledge. No prior AI experience required. If you attend, you will gain:
• A clear, practical foundation in AI concepts and tools
• Hands-on exposure to generative and multi-modal systems
• Real-world insights on how AI is applied in data, media, visualization
• A powerful learning experience to boost your professional profile
Location: UMBC Training Centers, 6996 Columbia Gateway Drive Ste 100, Columbia, MD 21046
Building on the first session in the series of Generative AI and Teaching, this interactive session highlights applied skills and practical use cases. Participants will practice effective prompting, explore discipline-specific scenarios, and consider assignment design strategies. Examples will touch on advanced features (custom GPTs/GEMs, Canvas Mode, Deep Research Mode, agent mode) related to teaching.
Part II of an Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Series by John Schumacher, Professor of Sociology, Anthropology and Public Health and a USM Generative AI Pedagogy Fellow for 2025-26. Whether you have already begun exploring AI for your teaching and for student learning, are an AI-skeptic, or are somewhere in between, joining Dr. Schumacher and your UMBC colleagues for these hands-on workshops will help you to deepen your understanding of how AI works, some of the ethical concerns of AI-usage, and when and how to use which GenerativeAI tools. This is a reprise of the workshop held in October and is offered in person or online.
Register here to participate in person or get the online link
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Marylanders attitudes toward AI
Reults of a poll of 810 Maryland adults
UMBC's Institute of Politics released the third and final part of their recent poll of 810 Maryland adults with the results of a set of questions on "Attitudes toward artificial intelligence".
Maryland Matters has a good overview of the results, which it summarized as "Nearly all Marylanders responding to a new poll said they are aware of artificial intelligence — and they have concerns." As an example, the piece notes that "81% are concerned about the spread of misinformation and political propaganda because of AI."
You can read the details of who was surveyed, the AI questions, and a breakdown of the answers here.
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Paws & Pivot: Future-Proofing Your Career
12-12:30 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 online
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, workflows, and the skills that matter most. But the future belongs not to machines, but to humans who adapt alongside them.
Rex Jarrett, Director of UMBC's Office of Professional programs, hosts this forward looking session on how to thrive in an era of intelligent work. Learn what skills can't be automated, how to future proof your career through continuous learning, and how to use AI as a partner rather than a threat. Whether you're navigating a career transition or reimagining your professional path, this session will help you chart a confident, informed course toward your next opportunity.
The session will take place online at 12-12:30pm EST on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Get more information and join the event here.
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:13:48 -0500
Talk: Dealing with unstructured data, APIs, and API calls to LLMs 11/7
Dr. Eric Stokan, 12-1:30pm Fri. Nov. 7, Public Policy 438
In this session
Dr. Eric Stokan, director of UMBC's
Center for Social Science Scholarship, will discuss ways to process and handle unstructured data such as text and images. The session will take place in person at UMBC in
Public Policy 438 from 12-1:30pm on Friday, November 7.
Topics he will cover include:
- Using the R programming language to work with unstructured data like text and images
- Using OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT) to analyze unstructured data through an API
- Comparing LLMs to other AI techniques such as topic models and named entity recognition
- Discussing more effective ways to prompt LLMs
Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
Hosted by the Center for Social Science Scholarship and cosponsored by the Division of Information Technology, the Center for Scalable Data and Computational Science, and CGC-SCIPE.
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:16:58 -0500
Gemini AI: Your New Study Partner and Lesson Planner
Use Google's generative AI free for learning and creativity
As AI is becoming commonplace, we all must learn how to navigate these tools. Luckily, UMBC's enterprise license for
Google Workspace means the basic features of
Google Gemini AI are available to all UMBC users
free of charge.
This powerful generative AI tool accelerates both learning and teaching by offering sophisticated content generation and summarization capabilities. Importantly, the information you type into the free version of Gemini AI is protected for Level 1 data and is not considered public.
Read more about using the Gemini tools available to the UMBC community in this
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The Privacy Paradox of GenAI: What It Knows, Why It Matters, and How We Fight Back
Roberto Yus, 12-1pm Wed. Nov 5, 2025, online
The Privacy Paradox of GenAI: What It Knows, Why It Matters, and How We Fight Back
Roberto Yus, 12-1pm Wed. Nov 5, 2025, online
Generative AI (GenAI) systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are transforming how we work, communicate, and create, but they also pose serious privacy concerns. These systems often absorb sensitive inputs, operate atop opaque training data, and may retain more than users realize. The real paradox is this: while GenAI can compromise our privacy, it can also be harnessed to help protect it.
This talk explores both sides of that paradox. We begin by examining what these systems "know", from how everyday prompts may reveal personal or proprietary information to how models process, store, or share data. We then discuss why these risks matter, both for individuals and institutions navigating a rapidly shifting AI landscape. But this is not just a critique, it's a call to action. We'll share practical recommendations for using GenAI tools more safely and privately. Then, we'll turn to new research from the DAMS Lab that flips the script: using GenAI to interpret and explain complex corporate privacy policies, empowering users to make informed, privacy-conscious decisions. This talk is for anyone who wants to benefit from GenAI without surrendering control over their data, and who sees privacy not as a casualty of AI progress, but as a challenge AI itself can help us solve.
Roberto Yus is an Assistant Professor in UMBC's CSEE Department, where he leads the DAMS (DAta Management & Semantics) research group. His research interests concern Data Management, Knowledge Representation, the Internet of Things, and Privacy. Specifically semantic and privacy preserving data management in IoT environments.
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Generative AI in Teaching I: Literacy and Foundations New
7-8pm EST Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, online
Generative AI in Teaching I: Literacy and Foundations
7-8pm EST Mon, Nov. 3, 2025, online
This session introduces the basics of generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning. It focuses on AI literacy by examining what these tools are, what they can and cannot do, basic prompting, ethical & responsible use, and how they may impact classroom practice. Participants will see short demos of ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and have time for Q&A. This is a reprise of the workshop held by Dr. John Schumacher, in October.
Get more information and register here.
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Generative AI in Teaching I: Literacy and Foundations 7-8pm EST Mon, Nov. 3, 2025, online This session introduces the basics of generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning. It...
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AI in Practice: Preparing Students for Al-Driven Research Careers
12-1 EST, Nov 12, 2025, online, free, recording available
AI in Practice: Preparing Students for Al-Driven Research Careers
12-1pm EST Nov 12, 2025, online
Are your students ready for the research environments they'll enter after graduation? As artificial intelligence transforms scientific discovery and academic research, a critical gap has emerged between classroom AI education and the sophisticated ways researchers actually leverage these tools. Join this essential conversation with two leaders bridging this divide.
The presenters for this month's AI in Practice webinar will share proven strategies for building robust AI literacy in higher education classrooms and reveal how AI is revolutionizing materials science research. Whether you're a faculty member designing curriculum, an administrator planning institutional AI strategy, a researcher mentoring the next generation, or a student, this session will equip you with concrete strategies to better prepare for the AI-driven research landscape.
The AI in Practice webinar series is a collaboration between the University of Baltimore, JHU, and UMBC. Email caili@ubalt.edu with questions. Website
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AI in Practice: Preparing Students for Al-Driven Research Careers 12-1pm EST Nov 12, 2025, online Are your students ready for the research environments they'll enter after graduation? As...
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