Smith’s Service to State
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is driving state policy and economic development through faculty-led, student-powered research partnerships with Maryland agencies, while providing experiential learning that equips students with analytical skills and real-world impact opportunities.
Research from Smith Looks at Progress and Prospects with Large Language Models and Synthetic Health Data
In a JAMIA Open study, the Smith School’s Margrét Bjarnadóttir explores how large language models can generate synthetic health data to improve predictive models while addressing algorithmic bias and advancing health equity.
Smith Students Assess How Deeply Federal Spending Impacts the State of Maryland
A joint report from Maryland’s Comptroller and Smith School researchers reveals $150 billion in recent federal spending in the state. Students, guided by professors Liu Yang, Vojislav Maksimovic and Kislaya Prasad, gained valuable experience in data analysis and government collaboration.
Moments of Impact
Smith faculty are shaping policy, business and society through influential research and public service. From AI and insurance reform to pay equity and public pensions, they’re winning top awards and earning national recognition for impact and innovation across disciplines.