AI + Learning Symposium 2025
Location: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742
How can artificial intelligence shape the way we learn, teach, and grow?
Join the University of Maryland College of Education and the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) for a one-day symposium exploring how AI research and innovations can help enhance educational experiences for all learners. This event will also mark the launch of the College of Education's new Center for Educational Data Sciences and Innovation.
Featuring:
- Keynote addresses from AI and education thought leaders
- Engaging panels on innovations in classrooms and beyond
- A vision for preparing all students for an AI-infused future
Connect with researchers, educators and policymakers working to transform learning in Maryland and beyond.
Tentative Agenda (May 1, 2025)
| Morning Session | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast Social - Rever Hall of Fame Welcome attendees Distribute swag (shirts, mugs, etc.) |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome remarks from Provost Jennifer Rice, Dean Kimberly Griffin, and AIM leadership |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Introduction to the Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation: Director Jing Liu |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Keynote Address by Dr. Tara Behrend (Whole Group) - Heise Section |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 PM | Lightning Talks (Whole Group) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| Afternoon Session | |
| 1:00 – 2:45 PM | Breakout Sessions (Two 50-Minute Rounds, Small Groups) First Round Topics: 1:00 - 1:50
Second Round Topics: 1:55 - 2:45
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| 2:45 – 3:10 PM | Break |
| 3:10 – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion (Whole Group) - Heise Section |
| 4:00 – 4:10 PM | Closing Session (Whole Group) - Heise Section |
| 4:10 – 4:40 PM | Networking Session |
Venue
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
Address: 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park, MD 20742
Located at the University of Maryland, College Park. Click here to get directions by entering your starting location. In case of technical difficulties, see below:
Directions
From Route 193 (North and South)
- Follow signs toward the University of Maryland.
- Turn onto Stadium Drive.
- At the traffic circle, take a slight right onto Alumni Drive.
- The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center will be on your left in 0.1 mile.
- Moxley Gardens is adjacent to the front entrance of Riggs.
From Route 1/Baltimore Avenue (North and South)
- Enter the main campus via Campus Drive.
- Pass Regents Drive and Union Lane, staying to the right to continue onto Union Drive.
- Turn right onto Alumni Drive.
- Continue through the parking lot until you reach Fieldhouse Drive.
- The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center will be in front of you.
Parking
- Limited free parking is available Monday-Friday after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends in Lot 1b (behind Riggs Alumni Center).
- Paid parking is available in the Stadium Drive Garage for $3 per hour at all times. The garage is next to Riggs Alumni Center and Moxley Gardens.
Parking Instructions for Stadium Drive Garage:
- Pay immediately after parking.
- Enter your space number into the payment machine outside the garage or use the ParkMobile app.
- If using a validation code, enter it in the machine outside the garage instead of payment. Validation codes cannot be used with ParkMobile.
Additional Parking Information
⚠ Restricted Parking: Do not park in SERVICE or STATE spaces, or you may receive a parking citation from the University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS). DOTS does not issue refunds or change for completed transactions, and Riggs Alumni Center is not responsible for parking citations. Additional parking information can be found on the University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services (DOTS).
Transportation
Parking Maps & Directions | Campus Construction | Washington Metro | UMD Shuttle Bus
Metro
- The closest metro station is College Park–U of MD on the Green Line.
- A free UMD Shuttle (104) runs every 15 minutes from the metro station to campus.
Regional Trains
- Amtrak: Get off at New Carrollton Metro/Amtrak Station, then take the F6 bus to College Park.
- Union Station (Washington, D.C.): Transfer from the Red Line to the Green Line at Fort Totten.
- MARC Camden Line: Stops at College Park-U of MD station (Monday–Friday during commute hours).
Flying
Airport Information:
- BWI (Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport)
- Distance: 30 miles
- Approx. Drive Time: ~45 min
- Estimated Taxi Fare: ~$80
- DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
- Distance: 20 miles
- Approx. Drive Time: ~45 min
- Estimated Taxi Fare: ~$90
- IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport)
- Distance: 40 miles
- Approx. Drive Time: ~1 hour
- Estimated Taxi Fare: ~$100
- Metro from DCA: Take the Yellow Line toward Fort Totten/Greenbelt, then switch to the Green Line toward College Park.
- Metro from IAD: Take the Silver Line into D.C., then transfer to the Green Line toward College Park.
- Super Shuttle offers discounted van service for groups.
Local Accommodations
The University of Maryland partners with local hotels to offer competitive rates for visitors. Click here for individual hotel listings or compare rates.,
Regional Attractions
The University of Maryland is located 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C., home to:
- The National Mall (iconic monuments & historic sites)
- The Smithsonian Institution (world’s largest museum complex, free entry)
Annapolis, MD (30 miles / 50 km away) is a scenic harbor city known as a “museum without walls”, blending historic architecture with modern culture.
College Park Restaurant List
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Distance |
| Looney’s Pub | Irish Bar & Grill | 0.3 mi |
| The Board and Brew | Café Fare & Games | 0.4 mi |
| Sweetgreen | Organic Salads & Bowls | 0.4 mi |
| Potomac Pizza | Pizza (Inside The Hotel) | – |
| The Hall CP | Pub Fare & Drinks | Behind Hotel |
| Kangnam BBQ | Korean Barbecue | 0.6 mi |
| Qu Japan | Ramen & Hibachi | 0.4 mi |
| Aroy Thai | Thai Cuisine | 0.4 mi |
| Marathon Deli | Greek Deli | 0.4 mi |
| Pho Thom | Vietnamese & Thai | 0.5 mi |
| Northwest Chinese Food | Chinese Cuisine | 0.5 mi |
| Potbelly | Sandwiches | 0.4 mi |
| Chipotle | Mexican Fast Food | 0.5 mi |
| Noodles & Company | International Noodles | 0.5 mi |
| Cornerstone | Sports Bar | 0.4 mi |
| Ledo Pizza | Local Pizza Chain | 0.5 mi |
Questions/Concerns
For any additional inquiries, feel free to contact event organizers:
Mel. Coles, MA '16 '21 [she/her]
Program Manager, Engagement, Events & Special Projects
Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM)
📞 Tel: 301.405.2760 | 📱 Cell: 240.319.9173
📍 4455 A.V. Williams Building, 8223 Paint Branch Dr | College Park, MD 20742\
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Tatiana Herrera [she/her/hers]
Special Events Coordinator
College of Education
University of Maryland
📞 Phone: 301-405-9389
📍 3942 Campus Drive | College Park, MD 20742
📍 Benjamin Building | Suite 1308