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Astronomy Ph.D. student Serena Cronin explores space dust, galactic winds and other cosmic phenomena.

Large language models, a form of AI that generates human-like text, are now being embedded in everything. As these technologies grow more powerful and pervasive, ensuring that they behave consistently, adapt to new situations, and remain secure from attacks is more urgent than ever.

A new paper co-authored by Biology’s Juan Angueyra aims to tackle a century-old communication problem by making it easier to identify visual systems in vertebrate species.

Zorawar Wadiasingh, a visiting assistant research scientist at the University of Maryland, helped predict and interpret this new cosmic phenomenon.

Unlike standalone large language models like ChatGPT, web AI agents can do much more than just generate text.

Funds support research focused on accessibility, social justice, sustainability and learning.

Pioneering gamma-ray astrophysicist Brenda Dingus was recognized for her transformative contributions to cosmic ray research. 

A University of Maryland-led study revealed that the bay is experiencing “significant increases” in annual heat waves, but satellites show that not all regions are warming equally.

Almost 1,900 students from our college were set to graduate in May 2025.

The graduating seniors demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth. 

Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science), co founder and CEO of the tech startup Arthur, will share his AI success story as keynote speaker at the 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Ellis Bogat’s work on NASA’s Roman telescope will help researchers see exoplanets hidden in the glare of distant stars.