AI Initiatives

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The Division of Information Technology’s AI site will help the UMBC community with information on using artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), to support UMBC’s Administrative, Instructional, and Research efforts. This site has been created to help employees advance their use of GenAI.

We recommend that our UMBC community begin by visiting GenAI Tools, a page that highlights free resources and provides guidance on using GenAI while safeguarding UMBC institutional data safely.

For staff seeking support, we encourage people to look at Administrative AI, as a starting point. Our goal is to save folks time, improve the quality of their work, and increase productivity. We showcase tools that DoIT provides to support these objectives.

We have launched myUMBC Answers, an AI-supported search bar. We are seeking partners to expand this tool. The key to leveraging myUMBC Answers is providing validated and accurate content, such as annual FAQs or handbooks.

Faculty, are encouraged to explore Instructional AI and Research AI. The UMBC Center for AI in the College of Engineering is an excellent resource for AI-related research and innovation.  Stay informed by following the center’s social media channels on LinkedIn, Bluesky, X, and Facebook.

Members of the UMBC community can subscribe to the UMBC AI Group to receive email about AI-related news and events. If you have news to share with the UMBC AI community or suggestions or comments on the site, please send them to umbc-ai@cs.umbc.edu.

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Drop-In Digital Accessibility Virtual Office Hours: The 15-Minute Fix

Bring one focused question and get hands-on support

Have a specific digital accessibility question? Join one of our virtual office hour drop-in sessions for real-time, hands-on support. Faculty are invited to register for a session and bring one...

Posted: February 13, 2026, 3:33 PM

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UMBC Adopts Mathpix Snip to Advance STEM Digital Accessibility

If you can click it, you can fix it.

Beginning this month, UMBC will introduce Mathpix Snip as a new resource to support the creation of accessible STEM course materials. With 300 licenses available through Instructional Technology,...

Posted: January 28, 2026, 12:55 PM

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All About Tables - USM January Accessibility Newsletter

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The January issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Tables Matter Quick Fix Guide for Tables & Data Tools & Tactics: Tables...

Posted: January 2, 2026, 1:29 PM

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