A study by TRAILS researchers warns that a chatbot’s polite demeanor creates a “charisma trap,” masking subtle biases and safety risks.

Ryan Blaustein of the UMD Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences is working with seven local urban farms to advance food safety.

The funds support new courses aimed at preparing UMD students for a society increasingly shaped by AI.

UMD researchers built a magnetic hand exoskeleton that has the potential to transform how we learn motor skills.

This year’s recipients were recognized for work spanning artificial intelligence, climate science, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary education.

Ruohan Gao is building systems that allow humans to hear, see and feel the world in a multisensory virtual space.

CLIP Lab director Marine Carpuat explains how multilingual AI systems can facilitate cross-language communication.

QuICS fellow Nicole Yunger Halpern is helping organize a symposium that features a keynote address by science journalist Mark Alpert.

The RQS senior investigator helped develop specially engineered photonic structures to guide light in stable and resilient ways.

The award supports her research into making battery-free devices more robust and reliable when operating on unpredictable energy.