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SUMMARY:Can You Spy the AI?
DESCRIPTION:Learn the differences between Traditional (Narrow) AI\, Predictive AI\, and Generative AI in this passive program designed by MCPL Librarian Skylar Hoffman. Then try out your AI detector by spotting the telltale Generative AI details in a detailed picture. \n\nThere is no reservation or fee.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/can-you-spy-the-ai/
LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:michelle.izuka@montgomerycountymd.gov
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SUMMARY:Is that AI?
DESCRIPTION:With the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology\, AI programs can now create text\, images\, and much more. At first sight\, it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. In this session\, we’ll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image or piece of writing was generated by AI. We’ll also discuss what tech companies like Google are doing to create systems to detect the use of AI.  Senior Planet class \n\nRegistration is required. Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/is-that-ai/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Glenwood\, Glenwood Branch \, 2350 State Route 97\, Cooksville\, Maryland\, 21723\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260914T233709Z
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SUMMARY:Robots in Space!
DESCRIPTION:Robots have been a fascinating part of both popular culture and technology for centuries… even from well before the use of the word "robot" itself! Today\, they pervade the worlds of both science fiction and science fact\, from "Robocop" to rovers on Mars. Join us as astronomer Rich Isaacman leads us on a journey from the earliest fictitious robots to the sophisticated electronic creatures currently exploring the very outermost reaches of our Solar System.\nHosted on Zoom by the Maryland City at Russett Library. Register beginning 2 weeks before the program to receive the Zoom link. \n\nRegister on our website beginning 2 weeks before the program to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robots-in-space/
LOCATION:Maryland CIty at  Russett Library\, 3501 Russett Common\, Laurel\, MD\, 20724\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Business and Careers,Computer Science,Robotics,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021638Z
CREATED:20260805T120325Z
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SUMMARY:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn\, create\, communicate\, and solve problems. Join Wicomico Public Library for a four-part virtual series during the Maryland STEM Festival designed for tweens and teens ages 11–17. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive activities\, live demonstrations\, discussions\, and hands-on challenges\, participants will explore how AI works\, how chatbots are trained\, why AI sometimes gets things wrong\, and what responsible AI use looks like. We’ll examine real-world examples of artificial intelligence and discuss the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for our future. \n\n\n\nThis is an on-line event \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend individual sessions or the entire series. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the library website. Saturdays: 10/17\, 10/24\, 11/7\, and 11/14 at 2:00.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-explorers-understanding-artificial-intelligence-2/
LOCATION:On-line
CATEGORIES:AI,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T012858Z
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SUMMARY:CETAT AI Experience
DESCRIPTION:The CETAT AI Experience is an interactive\, hands-on STEM activity designed to introduce participants to artificial intelligence in a fun and approachable way. Guests will explore AI through three engaging stations: AI Detective\, AI Creator\, and AI Brain.\n\nAt AI Detective\, participants will test their ability to identify AI-generated content and learn how to think critically about information created by artificial intelligence. At AI Creator\, participants will use an AI image-generation tool to create their own original artwork and see how AI can turn ideas into digital creations. At AI Brain\, participants will explore a computer tower and learn about the hardware components that make modern computing and AI possible.\n\nThe experience is designed to encourage curiosity\, creativity\, critical thinking\, and digital literacy while showing participants that AI is not just something to read about\, but something they can actively explore\, question\, and understand. \n\n\n\nThe CETAT AI Experience is a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence featuring three interactive stations: AI Detective\, where participants test their ability to identify AI-generated content; AI Creator\, where they create original artwork using AI; and AI Brain\, where they explore the computer hardware that powers modern technology. The experience encourages creativity\, critical thinking\, and digital literacy while making AI fun and accessible for all ages.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are encouraged to help CETAT prepare for attendance. Register here: https://forms.gle/kcwX5YfkZSNt1SYL6
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/cetat-ai-experience/
LOCATION:1406 Laurens St. Baltimore\, MD 21217\, USA\, 1406 Laurens St.\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21217\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI
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ORGANIZER;CN="CETAT (Center for Technology Access and Training)":MAILTO:jairus.anderson@cetat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
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SUMMARY:AI-Spy Game Show
DESCRIPTION:Can YOU spot the difference between an AI generated image and a photograph taken by a real person? It may be harder than you think! This program is part of our Maryland STEM Festival programming. Join us for a weekly time of snacks\, games\, activities\, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! \n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-spy-game-show/
LOCATION:Fletcher Library\, 100 S. Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Game Theory,STEAM,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174010Z
CREATED:20260922T174010Z
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SUMMARY:Chomp the Cheese -- AI Game Design: Makerspace Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Engage with the artificial intelligence and machine learning applications on Scratch Lab to program a cheese-chomping game based on facial recognition. Gain a broader understanding of how AI can be applied in different contexts.\n\nRegistration is required for this event. \n\nRegister for the event by going to the HCLS calendar and clicking on the event entry.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chomp-the-cheese-ai-game-design-makerspace-mondays/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch\, Elkridge Branch\, 6540 Washington Blvd.\, Elkridge\, Maryland\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021638Z
CREATED:20260713T183331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021638Z
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SUMMARY:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn\, create\, communicate\, and solve problems. Join Wicomico Public Library for a four-part virtual series during the Maryland STEM Festival designed for tweens and teens ages 11–17. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive activities\, live demonstrations\, discussions\, and hands-on challenges\, participants will explore how AI works\, how chatbots are trained\, why AI sometimes gets things wrong\, and what responsible use of AI looks like. We’ll examine real-world examples of artificial intelligence and discuss the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for our future. \n\n\n\nThis is an online program \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend individual sessions or the entire series. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the library website. Saturdays: 10/17\, 10/34\, 11/7\, and 11/14 at 2:00.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-explorers-understanding-artificial-intelligence-4/
LOCATION:AI-Explorers Google Meet\, Maryland\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201302Z
CREATED:20260917T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201302Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Topic Discussion – From Prompts to Agents: Designing Intelligent AI Systems
DESCRIPTION:This free online workshop introduces the shift from static prompts to dynamic\, decision-making AI agents. We will cover key concepts behind agentic AI\, including reasoning-action loops\, and implement them using Python and ReACT. Through concrete examples\, you will see how to build systems that can think\, act\, and adapt. \n\nhttps://events.blackthorn.io/3t1z5Tf7/5a2HVX223yL
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/hot-topic-discussion-from-prompts-to-agents-designing-intelligent-ai-systems/
LOCATION:UMBC-Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Computer Science,Data Science,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMBC - Shady Grove":MAILTO:kcasim1@umbc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201258Z
CREATED:20260917T201235Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Real World
DESCRIPTION:With over one-third of entry-level job postings and 50% of all technology roles now calling for AI skills\, hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence has quickly shifted from a resume booster to an essential requirement for college graduates entering the workforce. But how do foundational computer science concepts translate into real-world AI applications and high-impact career opportunities?\n\nJoin us for an interactive virtual panel hosted by UMBC’s Computer Science undergraduate program at UMBC-Shady Grove. Featuring a panel of student alumni and leading industry partners\, this event explores the rise of artificial intelligence\, its expanding role across the workplace\, and how classroom lessons directly power career success. \n\nhttps://events.blackthorn.io/3t1z5Tf7/5a2HVX2244n
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-in-the-real-world/
LOCATION:UMBC-Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Drive\, Rockville\, Maryland\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Computer Science,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMBC - Shady Grove":MAILTO:kcasim1@umbc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260913T234746Z
CREATED:20260707T140102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T234746Z
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SUMMARY:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:AI Explorers: Understanding Artificial Intelligence A four-part virtual series for Maryland STEM Festival 2026 \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is changing the way we learn\, create\, communicate\, and solve problems. Join Wicomico Public Library for a four-part virtual series during the Maryland STEM Festival designed for tweens and teens ages 11–17. Through interactive activities\, live demonstrations\, discussions\, and hands-on challenges\, participants will explore how AI works\, how chatbots are trained\, why AI sometimes gets things wrong\, and what responsible use of AI looks like. We’ll examine real-world examples of artificial intelligence and discuss the opportunities and challenges these technologies create for our future.  \n\n\n\nThis is an On-Line Program \n\n\n\nParticipants may attend individual sessions or the entire series. Sessions will be recorded and made available on the library website. Saturdays: 10/17\, 10/24\, 11/7\, and 11/14 at 2:00.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-explorers-understanding-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:on-line
CATEGORIES:AI,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260925T114146Z
CREATED:20260925T113434Z
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SUMMARY:Hackathon VI
DESCRIPTION:The Hackathon is an event where participating kids compete in cyber challenges including python coding\, password cracking\, internet browsing\, and more! The target ages for the event are 8-18\, and no previous coding knowledge is necessary! Participants will compete to earn swag and prizes as they learn about a broad variety of cyber security topics!\n\nThis year\, the event will be conducted 29 SEP\, 29 OCT\, and 16 NOV at Odenton Regional Library from 4:00 PM -> 6:30 PM. \n\nThe event is run by volunteering soldiers of the 780th Military Intelligence BDE\, stationed at Fort Meade\, MD. \n\n\n\nThere is no fee to participate. Participants are encouraged to register\, if max event participation is reached\, walk-ins may be turned away. Participants are encouraged to attend multiple or all event days in order to complete all the challenges available.  Register for 29 SEP: https://www.aacpl.net/event/hackathon-vi-237445 Register for 29 OCT: https://www.aacpl.net/event/hackathon-vi-237446 Register for 16 NOV: https://www.aacpl.net/event/hackathon-vi-237447
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/hackathon-vi-5/
LOCATION:780th Military Intelligence BDE\, US Army\, 1325 Annapolis Rd\, Odenton\, Maryland\, 21113\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Computer Science,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="780th Military Intelligence BDE%2C US Army":MAILTO:nathan.k.vowinkel.mil@army.mil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260920T214404Z
CREATED:20260920T214335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T214404Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan State University STEM Expo featuring OIC of America STEMFest
DESCRIPTION:Morgan State University invites K–12 students\, families\, and community groups to the 2026 STEM Expo featuring OIC of America STEMFest on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature engaging\, hands-on STEM activities\, games\, demonstrations\, and interactive workshops designed to inspire curiosity and excitement about science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics. Participants will have opportunities to explore DMV-area innovation and industry engagement while learning about STEM careers and educational pathways. Guided campus tours will also be available\, providing attendees with an opportunity to explore Morgan State University. Free giveaways and additional activities will make this an exciting and educational experience for students and families. Transportation support may be available for large student groups. The STEM Expo will be held at Morgan State University\, 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane\, Baltimore\, MD 21251. \n\nThis event is free of charge and participants of all ages are invited to register at www.morgancemse.com.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/morgan-state-university-stem-expo-featuring-oic-of-america-stemfest/
LOCATION:Morgan State University\, 1700 East Cold Spring Ln\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21251\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Biotech,Computer Science,Earth and Space Science,Financial Literacy,Game Theory,Health,Mathematics,Physics,Psychology,Robotics,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education":MAILTO:katrina.robinson@morgan.edu
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