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Morgan State Expands Research Capabilities with 2 New Centers
With the release of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s fiscal year 2024 budget, Morgan State University has secured an additional $6.8 million in state funding to support the launch of two new research centers that will develop and drive innovation in the design and fabrication of semiconductors and address the challenges facing public school education.
Morgan State University Secures Nearly $7M for Research Centers
Two new research centers are coming to Morgan State University thanks to funding from the state. The university secured $6.8 million for Morgan’s Center for Research and Education in Microelectronics and the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities. Both centers will employ up to 25 new faculty members.
First Female Transportation Center Director Trailblazing at Morgan State University
Whether you're driving to work, taking the bus to school, or waiting on a delivery, transportation is an integral part of our lives. Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, a leader in the transportation field, is the first female Director of the National Transportation Center at Morgan State University. Her students are researching autonomous vehicles, traffic modeling, equity, safety, and more.
3+2 Dual-Degree Partnership Provides a Perfect Opportunity for Eager Students
Don-Terry Veal Jr. is a pioneer in the engineering partnership between Morgan State and Purdue universities. The program, called 3+2, allows students to earn bachelor’s degrees in distinct majors from both Morgan State and Purdue.
Maryland Researchers are Working to Curb Biases, Inequity in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence touches every facet of our lives, and critical research is being done in Maryland to make sure it's equitable. Dr. Kofi Nyarko, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Morgan State University, said that if AI is trained on data that is biased, the end result will be biased.
Advancements, Invention and Discovery Recognized at Morgan’s Fifth Annual Innovation of the Year Awards
At Morgan State University, Leadership, Innovation and Excellence are three of the six core values the Morgan community proudly upholds. In an effort to recognize outstanding examples of these values demonstrated each year on Morgan’s campus, the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) hosts an annual Innovation of the Year awards ceremony.
