University of Maryland Invests $85,000 in AI Education Initiatives
The University of Maryland (UMD) has allocated $85,000 to support the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) through seven research grant proposals, part of a broader commitment to invest over $100 million in the institute over the next decade.
The largest grant, a $25,000 award, was given to Professor Mega Subramaniam for her innovative course titled "AI Literacy for Community Empowerment." This course aims to equip students to collaborate with libraries and nonprofits to design AI literacy programs throughout Maryland.
Additionally, six courses were awarded $10,000 each for interdisciplinary AI education development. Among these is "Fundamentals of AI-Powered Assistive Technologies" by Kinesiology Associate Professor Rodolphe Gentili, which focuses on AI applications aiding disabilities in communication and education. Other funded courses range from "AI and Music—History and Practice" to "AI Acts: Chinese Machines, Global Media."
All courses will be ready by 2025, culminating in a symposium at UMD in Spring 2026. The rising relevance of AI in Maryland highlights both its potential benefits, such as improved emergency response systems, and challenges, including past incidents of misuse in educational settings.
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