Forward For
Bold and Brave Solutions
UMD is making real progress for real people by pushing frontiers in emerging fields, making groundbreaking discoveries and spinning out innovations that tackle our world’s most pressing problems.
Unprecedented Transformation
We helped lay the groundwork for the AI revolution. We’re building the Capital of Quantum. Our Grand Challenges Grants have shifted the landscape of interdisciplinary work on our campus. And we’re just getting started.
Forward for the University of Maryland
We call upon the strength of our Terrapin community to move Maryland forward. Join us in building a better future for all.
Multi-Unit Priorities
Capitalizing on our expertise in artificial intelligence, quantum and interdisciplinary research, we are taking on the grand challenges of our time that cross all sectors of industry, government and society.
UMD is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to boost human potential, promoting its trustworthy and responsible use in industry, government and society. In doing so, we are preparing students from all majors to thrive in an AI-integrated workforce.
Artificial Intelligence
Long a leader in quantum science, UMD is accelerating a statewide effort to amp up discovery and economic growth in a field that holds the potential to revolutionize education, health care and commerce. We are building the Capital of Quantum.
Capital of Quantum
Combining research methods and practice in education, speech pathology, library sciences and family engagement, UMD is invested in expanding and improving literacy to inspire curiosity in the youngest minds across our state.
Literacy
UMD researchers are taking on humanity’s grand challenges by launching interdisciplinary collaborations and forging new approaches to address vexing issues in global health, energy, data security and online privacy, sustainability and more.
Grand Challenges
Excellence & Impact
A student-led initiative providing first aid and CPR education in Ghana and an organization working to ensure surplus food doesn’t go to waste took the $10,000 top prizes.
Medical Training Initiative, Food Recovery Network Take Top Prizes at Do Good Challenge
The National Quantum Laboratory at Maryland welcomes a renowned expert in quantum physics, computing and networking to serve as its new director.
The lab will provide students with hands-on experience in quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum sensors.
New Quantum Hardware Lab Made Possible by Donation from ECE Alum