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Morgan Alum Bets on Invention to More Efficiently Dry Wigs, Hair Extensions
Morgan alum Shawna Stepp-Jones debuted Spundle, a no-heat machine that dries hair in 15 minutes or less, at Demo Day for Techstars Equitech Accelerator, a program for members of underestimated communities or for people developing technologies that increase access and equity.
USDOT Awards More Than $20 Million in Grants to Advance Transportation Research and Solutions at Morgan State University
New Round of Federal Funding Seeds Morgan State’s National Center for Transportation Management, Research and Development $15 Million to Lead ‘SMARTER’ Regional Transportation Center
Twin Engineers Solving Problems in a Profession Traditionally Dominated by Men
Engineering is a field traditionally dominated by men. However, two Maryland sisters say they have always loved solving problems, making the field of engineering a perfect fit. Fraternal twins Eboni Fotang and Alisa Joseph are exuding major girl power as engineers with Northrop Grumman. The pair both graduated from Morgan State University with degrees in industrial engineering and master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University.
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.
