An interview with Jerry Huang, a member of Gilman’s graduating class of 2025. Throughout his time at Gilman, Jerry Huang has shown considerable passion for STEM through his participation in Robotics, as well as his pursuit of scientific research projects and opportunities.

Given the recent boom of AI in the world, a common question that has been asked is, “How will artificial intelligence reshape the field of medicine?” New research continues to come out every day about advancements, cognitive improvements, and increased capabilities of artificial intelligence. As AI rapidly advances, its role in medicine is expanding, raising a pressing question: could AI replace human-driven surgery in the near future?

Microplastics are everywhere… what does that mean for us?

A painkiller turned recreational drug.

Emerging research into near-infrared light therapy (NIR) is revealing its remarkable potential to heal brain injuries and neurological conditions by enhancing cellular repair, reducing inflammation, and promoting neural connectivity, offering hope for millions affected by traumatic brain injuries and beyond.

As antibiotic resistance threatens modern medicine, an unexpected ally may hold the key—viruses. Bacteriophages, viruses that specifically target and destroy bacteria, offer a dynamic and evolving tool to fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Exploring the use of artificial intelligence to simulate societal structures.

An attempt to shed light on one of most fundamental questions of humanity—Where does life on Earth come from?

Dr. Rob Phillips is the Fred and Nancy Morris Professor of Biophysics, Biology, and Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). My conversation with Dr. Phillips covered a wide range of topics, from his love of surfing to his cutting-edge research on gene regulation. In speaking with Dr. Phillips, I learned a lot about the importance of estimation and quantitative thinking as important tools for understanding complex systems. As Dr. Phillips mentions multiple times in our interview, ‘curiosity doesn’t defend itself’: there are questions to be asked everywhere and anywhere, but it’s on us to pursue them. 

Climate change is a rising issue that has drastically altered the state of today’s world by escalating temperatures. The consequences of a heated world are clear—rising sea levels, more severe storms, and hotter temperatures all contribute to a dangerous planet. Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland place among the top ten in climate sustainability, setting an example for other countries in sustainable practices.