UMBC Prof. Tim Oates receives prestigious USM Elkins Professorship

UMBC CSEE Professor Tim Oates was awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Academic Transformation Professorship for fiscal year 2027. The professorship, which includes a $10,000 award, was granted by the University of System of Maryland to support his project, “Persistent Cognitive Support for Student Success: A Generative AI Approach to Academic Transformation.” It will apply generative AI to provide students with customized tools to assist in completing academic tasks—such as breaking down assignments into manageable steps, organizing and managing time, and monitoring progress. Read more here.