Join the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab at the USMSM SMART Building for a series of dynamic presentations and stimulating discussions. Our next event is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Scroll down for links to register to each event.
Autonomy and autonomous systems are critical to our future, not only in defense and industry, but in our everyday lives. The technologies that contribute to these capabilities and systems run the gamut – AI, machine learning, algorithms, materials science, physics, electronics, computer science and engineering, aerospace, mechanical, cybersecurity. While we may be familiar with uncrewed systems, remote operations and automation, autonomy takes us to the next level of capability... and requires the next level of trust in them. How do we bring this all together?
Evening@SMART is a periodic series focused on bringing together thought and action leaders in government, industry, and academia to share valuable perspectives on these and many more current technical topics. Dynamic presentations from prominent experts and stimulating discussions around cutting-edge topics aim to advance research and innovation and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. It is designed to spark growth through fostering dialogue and creating connections.
Evening@SMART is hosted by the University of Maryland MATRIX Lab and held at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland SMART Building in California, Maryland. Each event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have suggestions or ideas for future Evening@SMART events please email us at matrix@umd.edu.
Dr. Justin Stine
Director of Remote Sensing and Microsystems
MATRIX Lab
University of Maryland Clark School at USMSM
Biography
Timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) diseases remain formidable societal challenges. Ingestible smart capsule platforms have emerged as a minimally invasive method for monitoring, sampling, and controlled drug delivery throughout the GI tract. In this talk, Dr. Justin Stine will introduce numerous advanced manufacturing technologies and methods, including 3D printing, sensor design, and integration with electronics, and highlight their role in developing miniature sensing devices for the biomedical applications. Full abstract
Register for February 5 Event
Dr. Donald "Bucket" Costello
Director of Test and Evaluation of Autonomous Systems
MATRIX Lab
University of Maryland Clark School at USMSM
Biography
The future of transportation is uncrewed, and ultimately autonomous. However, current standards and methods of compliance are not designed for certifying systems without a human in or on the loop. This “Evening at Smart” brief will cover Dr. “Bucket” Costello’s research into defining a path that will enable certification officials to allow autonomous systems to be fielded in our every day lives. His work has focused on generating certification evidence for decision makers to allow an autonomous system to make safety critical decisions without a human in or on the loop.
Register for March 5 Event
Dr. Sanghamitra Dutta
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography
How do we ensure that the machine learning algorithms in high-stakes applications are explainable and trustworthy? Towards addressing this urgent question, this talk will showcase several explanation strategies deep-rooted in mathematical foundations. Full abstract
Register for April 2 Event
Dr. Hal Daumé III
Volpi-Cupal Professor
Department of Computer Science
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly opaque, including to their creators. For example, when language systems, in particular large language models, generate claims that are easily verified by people to be untrue, trust is irrelevant. What matters is when they generate claims that are not (easily) verified to be true. In this talk, Dr. Hal Daumé will discuss how people use and trust systems in such contexts, and how the systems can be improved to increase their trustworthiness. He'll also discuss various initiatives on campus at UMD related to trustworthy AI, such as TRAILS and the new AI Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland.
Register for May 7 EventTitle TBD
Dr. Brian Weiss
Associate Research Engineer
Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography
Abstract TBD
Watch this space for details on future talks from researchers.
Dr. Po-Yen Chen
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography | Abstract
Dr. Ming Lin
Professor
Department of Computer Science
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography | Abstract
Dr. Pamela Abshire
Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography | Abstract
Dr. Derek Paley
Director
Maryland Robotics Center
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography | Abstract
Dr. Michael Otte
Assistant Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Biography | Abstract
Evening@SMART takes place at the USMSM SMART Building in St. Mary's County from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Address: 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619
Free parking is available in any of the lots on the USMSM campus. Spots close to the door are available by the main entrance of the SMART Building (Building 3). Handicap spots are available by Building 2 and on the west side of the SMART Building.
Food and drinks are provided at Evening@SMART events.
Please be advised that the food provided during this event may contain, or come into contact with, common allergens such as nuts, dairy, eggs, and soy.
Please send all queries to matrix@umd.edu.