Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM)
The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) is a collaborative hub for AI, supporting faculty research, offering innovative and experiential learning opportunities, and focusing on responsible and ethical AI technology to advance the public good across industry, government and society.
AIM brings together researchers from across disciplines and University of Maryland (UMD) units to conduct research that responsibly advances AI technology.
AIM also coordinates learning experiences for students:
- New AI majors and minors
- AI certificates, graduate degrees and workforce development programs
- Expanded AI undergraduate courses, including an AI4ALL course focused on developing AI literacy and critical thinking skills
- AI government and industry partnerships and community events
- A new high-performance computing cluster tailored for AI’s complex computational challenges
- Financial support to promote interdisciplinary AI research
- Chaired professorships and postdoctoral fellowships
UMD Leadership Team
- Hal Daumé III (CMNS), Director
- Neda Atanasoski (ARHU), Associate Director of Education
- Sheena Erete (INFO), Associate Director of Research
INFO PhD Students
Recent News

Seven new UMD courses that delve into the role of artificial intelligence across art, public health, information science, psychology and more have received seed grants from the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM). Illustration by iStock.
Maryland Today: 7 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants
May 5, 2025 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDINFO faculty Mega Subramaniam and Jessica Grimmer lead new UMD courses advancing AI literacy and creative innovation

Maryland Today: AIM Seed Award Program to Support AI-Related Research and Course Development
December 11, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMD$1.3M Available for Interdisciplinary Work Focused on Responsible, Ethical AI Development

A UMD-led institute that focuses on trustworthy AI development has announced a new round of seed grants for a variety of research projects intended to benefit society. Illustration by Adobe Stock
New AI Seed Grants Support Trustworthy Tech
September 16, 2024 | Maryland Today Staff | UMDNew Projects Target Health Care, Autonomous Cars, Educational Disparities, More