Information about the Maryland Minds: Shaping the Future of AI event
At the University of Maryland, we’re shaping the future of AI. But what does AI look like when it’s actually being used to solve everyday problems? Across campus, faculty, students and staff are applying AI to advance health care, strengthen food security, address global challenges and reimagine how we learn and discover. Be part of the momentum as we explore and celebrate how AI at Maryland is tackling the Grand Challenges of our time.
Program Details
These fast-paced, TED-style talks spotlight the groundbreaking research happening right on Maryland’s campus to tackle real-world problems.
AI for Autonomous Vehicles: How Mario Kart helps drive innovation
Dr. Mumu Xu uses AI to give Super Mario a new job: a driving instructor. This popular video game could help autonomous vehicles achieve certification and improve safety.
AI for Food Security: Breaking Down Barriers to Food Access
This student team, which includes Arden Lawson, Amira Abujuma, and Saurav Vidyadhara, created a solution that uses technology to bridge the gap between people in need and available resources, all for a local Maryland food bank.
AI for Public Good: Revolutionizing Public Health Training
Led by Dr. Tracy Zeeger and Dr. Sylvette La Touche-Howard, with partners in CMNS, they are using AI and machine learning to predict human responses and behavioral intentions in a community simulator training tool for students and public health practitioners to practice mitigating, preventing, and ultimately overcoming the grand public health challenges of our time.
AI for Health: Precision Tissue Bioprinting
Dr. John Fisher is applying modern bioprinting techniques to this tissue-engineering challenge; it's 3D-printing NACs that can be tailored to each patient and promise to perfectly match the real thing; all in real time in the hospital room.
Meet our Speakers
Amira Abujuma '27
Student, A. James Clark School of Engineering, School of Public Policy
Hal Daumé III
Director, AIM (AI Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland
Dr. John Fisher
A. James Clark School of Engineering
Dr. Sylvette La Touche-Howard
School of Public Health
Arden Lawson '27
Student, Robert H. Smith School of Business
Dr. Tracy Zeeger
School of Public Health
