Center for AI in Business, UMD Students Tackle Food Insecurity

The Smith School hosted UMD’s first university-wide AI case competition, challenging students to use artificial intelligence to tackle food insecurity. Partnering with Capital Area Food Bank, the event drew 100+ students who developed AI prototypes to address real-world issues.

2nd Annual AI Symposium Addresses the Challenges and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Experts from business, government, and nonprofits shared insights on AI’s challenges, opportunities, and governance at the Smith School’s 2nd Annual AI Symposium, highlighting innovation in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and legal compliance.

University of Maryland Business School Offers Free AI Certificate, Tuition Discounts for Federal Workers

Launching May 1, 2025, the University of Maryland’s Smith School will offer a free, online AI and Career Empowerment Certificate to help federal workers and others build AI literacy, explore job opportunities, and navigate career transitions with expert guidance.

Flipping the Deepfake Narrative

Professors Siva Viswanathan, Balaji Padmanabhan, and PhD student Yizhi Liu at UMD’s Smith School developed a patent-pending deepfake method to detect and mitigate bias in decision-making. Their study shows how AI-generated images can improve fairness in hiring, healthcare, and criminal justice.

As AI reshapes the world, business and policy leaders face high-stakes decisions. The Smith School's AI Symposium gathers top thought leaders building real-world AI solutions for a day of insightful talks, discussions and networking.

The second annual AI Symposium on Design and Governance will feature firsthand insights from business leaders who will share opportunities, challenges, and strategies to harness AI’s full potential.

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The CAIB Artificial Intelligence Research Student Internship Program

The application for Spring 2025 is now closed.

Leaning In on AI

Mark Urbanczyk ’02, a leader at Deloitte Consulting, spearheads the government AI & Data Engineering practice. Over two decades, he’s guided clients through AI’s evolution, emphasizing the importance of AI fluency and continuous learning for future business success.

New Textbook Gives Businesses a Roadmap for Using AI

Smith School professor Sean Cao, director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, has authored a free textbook on AI for accounting and finance. The book simplifies AI learning by focusing on data application rather than programming, making AI accessible to business students.

AI Research Briefs

Finance professor Agustin Hurtado’s AI research highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending, while Information Systems researchers study AI chatbots' impact on mental health counseling. Marketing professor Michel Wedel explores predicting decisions via eye-tracking, and accounting professor Rebecca Hann examines AI’s evolving role in the accounting industry.

All in on AI

The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland is pioneering AI education to meet rising industry demand. The school's new AI center and specialized programs prepare students to address business challenges with AI, ensuring graduates' market relevance.