RITA UARC Norfolk State Tactical Autonomy Lab Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

RITA celebrated the opening of the new Tactical Autonomy Lab at Norfolk State University, a state-of-the-art facility designed to promote hands-on research and innovation. The event featured remarks from NSU President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, Dr. Michael O. Keeve, Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, RITA Executive Director Dr. Sonya T. Smith, and other distinguished members of the NSU faculty. The opening of the Tactical Autonomy Lab represents a significant milestone in advancing fieldable tactical autonomy research.

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Gloria Washington

Dr. Gloria Washington, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Howard University and Principal Investigator with RITA, focuses on human-centered computing and deepfake voice detection. Her work protects critical systems while guiding students to combine creativity and technology in their own careers.

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Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Darsana Josyula

Dr. Darsana Josyula, Professor of Computer Science at Bowie State University, was recently awarded the Elkins Professorship by the University System of Maryland. A leader in AI and autonomous systems, she is recognized for both her research and the vibrant community she has built in her lab.

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