In "The Spectral Energy Distributions of Gas-Rich Galaxies: Confronting Models with Data"; International Workshop, held 4-8 October, 2004 in Heidelberg, Germany. Edited by Cristina C. Popescu and Richard J. Tuffs. AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 761, 2005., p.39
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Abstract. I will review recent progress in the modeling of the stellar spectral energy distributions of star-forming galaxies. I will cover the full relevant wavelength range from the near-infrared to the extreme ultraviolet, with an emphasis on the ultraviolet long- and shortward of the Lyman break where most of the stellar luminosity is emitted. Uncertainties in stellar atmosphere and evolution models will be critically examined, and the impact on the total panchromatic luminosity will be highlighted.

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• MODEL COMPONENTS
• Stellar Spectra
• Stellar Evolution Models
• Stellar IMF
• Dust Morphology
• PREDICTIONS
• OBSERVATIONAL TESTS
• THE FUTURE
• REFERENCES