Her work will test whether the reasoning processes used by advanced AI systems will remain transparent—or whether future models might learn to bypass the explanation-generating step designed to keep them accountable.

The prestigious award recognizes Mathew’s accomplishments in academics, research and service.

Joint projects aim to translate research into practical tools to support device review and post-market monitoring.

A mathematical model developed by UMD researchers illustrates how Lyme-carrying ticks respond to shifting temperatures, redistributing disease risk across the state.

The distinguished lifetime honor recognizes Farquhar’s research studying the evolution of Earth’s ancient atmosphere. 

The distinguished lifetime honor recognizes Sita’s innovative solutions to combat the world’s plastic pollution problem. 

He was recognized for his research that uses ultracold atoms to study a broad range of topics. 

The double-degree student in chemistry and nutrition and food science finds connections between the lab and the kitchen. 

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Shaniya Jarrett uses artificial intelligence to decode gravitational waves, some of the universe’s most elusive signals.

The project will develop AI “co-authors” capable of helping mathematicians break down extremely complex problems and uncover new insights.