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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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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:20261019T180000
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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: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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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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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:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000
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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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