When AI Says No for the Wrong Reasons
Zhehao Zhang, a master’s student in computer science, co-developed a new dataset, FalseReject, to help language models better distinguish between truly harmful prompts and those that only seem risky. The project aims to reduce over-refusal behavior in AI systems without compromising safety. Read more on Unite.AI.
From Bench to Bedside: Translating Research Into Hope
Bernice Leung, a PhD candidate in the molecular and cellular biology program, earned top honors at the Guarini Graduate Poster Session for her work in cancer immunology. Inspired by personal connections to the disease, Leung is driven to translate lab discoveries into real-world therapies. Read more.
Upper Valley Brain Bee Introduces Local Teens to the Wonders of Neuroscience
Guarini students Jessa Burling and Aine Scholand organized the Upper Valley Brain Bee, a May 3 event featuring hands-on neuroscience activities, a keynote by Dr. Wilder Doucette, and a student competition. Read more.
Illuminating the Origins of Ancient Star Clusters
Jiaqi (Martin) Ying, a PhD student in physics and astronomy, led a groundbreaking study dating eight of the Milky Way’s globular clusters to over 13 billion years old. Published in The Astrophysical Journal, the work offers new insight into the early formation of our galaxy and the evolution of the universe. Read more in Universe Today.
Protecting Freshwater Through Interdisciplinary Science
Quin Shingai, a PhD student in the ecology, evolution, environment, and society program, studies how road salt runoff and other human impacts alter lake ecosystems, including nutrient loading and phytoplankton health. Her work recently won an award at the Guarini Graduate Student Poster Session. Read more.
Language Support for Multilingual Graduate Students & Postdocs
Set up an in-person or online appointment with Multilingual Graduate and Postdoctoral Writing Consultant Betsy Tremmel.
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