Merrill College, Smith School Launch ‘Business of Journalism in the Age of AI’ Webinar Series
The University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism and Smith School of Business are launching a 10-part webinar series beginning March 27 focused on sustaining journalism in the age of artificial intelligence, featuring industry leaders and supported in part by JPMorganChase.
‘Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment’ Enrollment Surpasses 50K
In less than a year, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has enrolled more than 50,000 learners worldwide in its free online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment, launched in May 2025 to boost AI literacy and support career transitions.
Join us for the AI Speaker Series featuring Saurabh Mishra, moderated by Roland T. Rust. Mishra will introduce the concept of cognitive infrastructure — the integration of data, domain expertise, institutional memory and AI systems to improve decision-making under uncertainty. Focusing on infrastructure and real assets, he will discuss how domain-trained AI can augment human judgment, strengthen risk assessment and support better high-stakes decisions.
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The third annual AI Symposium on Design and Governance at the Robert H. Smith School of Business brings together leading business and policy experts to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making and strategy. Featuring firsthand insights from leaders building real-world AI solutions, the symposium highlights the opportunities, challenges and governance considerations involved in harnessing AI’s full potential, along with opportunities for discussion and networking.
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Smith Researcher Co Develops AdGazer, a Breakthrough for Predicting Attention to Digital Ads
AdGazer, co-developed by Michel Wedel at the University of Maryland’s Smith School, uses AI and eye-tracking data to predict ad attention. It outperforms leading vision models by analyzing ads and context to optimize placement and increase brand engagement.
AI Adoption Can Backfire: How Leveling the Playing Field Can Demotivate Top Employees
In competitive workplaces, implementing AI by replicating the skills of top-performing employees can demotivate those star performers, potentially leading to lower overall firm productivity unless managers “dumb down” the AI or roll it out selectively.
Smith Among Early Movers Bringing Vibe Coding into the MBA Experience
AI-powered “vibe coding” is reshaping business education, enabling app development through natural language prompts. At the University of Maryland’s Smith School, marketing professor Wendy Moe taught MBA students to use AI tools to build near-launch-ready applications in fall 2025.
Learn how OCS career coaches guide students in using AI responsibly and strategically throughout the job search. Explore how AI can support resumes, cover letters, networking, and interview prep in an ethical way. Get introduced to resources that provide resume feedback for ATS. Understand how employers view AI and what they expect from candidates.
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The Shape of Things to Come: The Attention Economy, AI Disruption and Confluence of Business Thought
A new Smith course at Universities at Shady Grove equips undergraduates with practical AI skills through simulations and free Google Coursera training, blending marketing, accounting and management to prepare students for data-driven decision-making and the future job market careers nationwide.
Sean Cao Wins Two Best Paper Awards for AI Research
Smith associate professor Sean Cao, co-founder and director of the Smith AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, received two best paper awards for research showing how humans and artificial intelligence work together to improve stock analysis and corporate disclosure in capital markets.