

After two decades at Hampton University, RITA principal investigator, Dr. Qiang Le is beginning a new chapter as Chair of the Department of Electrical and

Scientific careers are rarely linear, and Dr. Anaiya Reliford’s journey is proof that some of the most innovative research happens at the intersection of disciplines.

https://vimeo.com/1204581271/a622198eeb?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Mr. Shannon Arnold serves as a Senior Research Scientist at the Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA). With experience spanning NASA, defense research, and

The Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA) proudly congratulates Executive Director Dr. Sonya T. Smith on her election as a Fellow of the American Association

Bowie State University student, Maya Lawrence reflects on how research at RITA helped shape both her career aspirations and confidence in herself. Through hands-on learning and mentorship, she discovered that opportunities once thought out of reach were more achievable than she imagined.

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