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UMBC receives NSF grant to help faculty and students cultivate AI-related competency

CSEE's Rebecca Williams (PI) & IS's Edward Dillon (CO-PI)

CSEE professor Rebecca Williams (PI) and IS professor Edward Dillon (CO-PI) were awarded a four-year NSF grant to build industry and academic partnerships and to establish a set of recommendations, resources, and upskilling materials for undergraduate computing faculty and students focused on cultivating AI-related competencies. Working with hiring managers, employees, faculty, and students, they will develop new curricula that align industry and university needs to deliver high-quality educational experiences that enhance students’ competitiveness in the workforce. Read more about this award on the NSF site.

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Posted: June 7, 2026, 9:16 AM

NSF award for umbc faculty