The National Transportation Center at Morgan State
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Improving urban mobility through research, education, and technological development. Home to the SMARTER Center. Repost≠endorsement.
Morgan State University
Joined March 2015
The 2025 SMARTER Center Symposium was a huge success! Thank you to all engineers, policymakers & entrepreneurs for two days of transportation innovation. Honored to host MD Lt. Governor, MDOT & USDOT leadership at @MorganStateU. Proud to serve the Mid-Atlantic!
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Morgan State earned 10 patents in 2025—and the National Transportation Center is proud to contribute. With 4 issued patents and 18 pending, our NTC researchers are turning transportation research into real-world solutions for safe, efficient mobility. https://t.co/z9Lh4Jjfbn
morgan.edu
University Granted 10 Utility Patents in 2025 Furthering its Position as a Top Producer Among HBCUs and One of the Nation’s Fastest Rising Research Institutions
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Experience life as a Bear! Spend your summer at @MorganStateU developing technical skills and networking with transportation pros at NSTI 2026. Open to grades 7-12. Deadline: March 20 https://t.co/80IGL5fGBo
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Ready to see how the world moves? Join us for the 2026 National Summer Transportation Institute at @MorganStateU! Intro Program: June 29 – July 10 Advanced: July 20 – July 31 Two weeks of field trips and hands-on projects. Apply by March 20! 🔗 https://t.co/80IGL5fGBo
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TOMORROW: What does decades of urbanization data reveal about America's transportation future? Join Dr. Ardeshir Faghri as he unpacks the trends reshaping how we move through our communities. Oct 1 @ 1pm via Zoom https://t.co/GZSZcbSNyD
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How has urbanization transformed American cities over decades? Dr. Ardeshir Faghri reveals what comprehensive research tells us about evolving transportation systems and emerging mobility solutions. Oct 1, 1pm ET Register: https://t.co/GZSZcbSNyD
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Join @CUTCResearch and @ITEhq on Oct 8 at 1pm ET for "Transportation Safety - Vision Zero" webinar! Our Director Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani will present on applied research & deployment using connected vehicle technology to enhance safety. https://t.co/7zwkk3qi3Z
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🚌🚉 The 2025 Research to Practice Transit (RTP) Symposium is Oct 28-30, streamed live on YouTube! Hear from experts on AI in transit, high-speed rail & rural transit. Let’s turn research into action! https://t.co/XJDtWM22iW
@_UFTI, @UCDavis, @UFTIGators, @APTA_info, @NTCMorgan
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We hosted the @MorganStateU President's cabinet to present the innovative transportation technologies being deployed by the SMARTER Center at the NTC. Thank you to those who joined us for a tour of our laboratories. We will continue to make Morgan proud!
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From virtual cycling environments to autonomous vehicle fleet modeling--see how immersive tech bridges the gap between lab research and street-level reality. Dr. T. Donna Chen reveals what psychological data means for infrastructure design. 9/3 @ 1pm https://t.co/ewZndOyILK
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What can VR tell us about real-world mobility decisions? UVA's Dr. T. Donna Chen shares breakthrough insights on human behavior research that's reshaping transportation design. Transportation Talks: Sept 3, 1pm ET via Zoom https://t.co/ewZndOyILK
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Join us 9/3 at 1pm for "Transportation Talks: Mobility, Behavior, and Psychology in VR with Dr. T. Donna Chen" (@UVAEngineers). Learn how VR reveals hidden patterns in pedestrian behavior and transforms transportation research. Register: https://t.co/ewZndOyILK
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TOMORROW: See how autonomous wheelchair technology adapts to different environments. Dr. Kofi Nyarko reveals the technical challenges of navigation in dynamic spaces and what makes these systems fundamentally different. Aug 20 @ 1pm https://t.co/si75XAlwAG
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How do you navigate an autonomous wheelchair through a crowded airport? What makes AI systems trustworthy? Morgan State's Dr. Kofi Nyarko shares breakthrough transportation technologies and real-world safety solutions. Aug 20, 1pm ET via Zoom https://t.co/si75XAlwAG
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Join us 8/20 at 1pm for "AI & Autonomous Transportation Systems" with Dr. Kofi Nyarko (@MorganStateU). Learn how computer vision powers autonomous wheelchairs at BWI Airport, drone-based traffic monitoring, and crowd-sourced AI accountability platforms. https://t.co/si75XAlwAG
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Great writeup on our Urban Flow Autonomous Wheelchair systems from @govtechnews last night👇 https://t.co/vWEIRfarvv
govtech.com
Researchers from Morgan State University helped to develop the devices, which are controlled by a cellphone app. The pilot is designed to give passengers at Baltimore International Airport better...
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Baltimore Business Journal's take on our Autonomous Wheelchair event at BWI last week. See below! https://t.co/AWHQbf0CjP
bizjournals.com
Morgan State University develops AI-powered self-driving wheelchairs for airports, aiming to reduce wait times and enhance accessibility nationwide.
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Great writeup on the Autonomous Wheelchair demonstration from the Banner 👇 https://t.co/pofEiOIGN5
thebanner.com
A pilot program with Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is helping researchers at Morgan State University bring new technology to life in autonomous wheelchairs.
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Our Director, Dr. Mansoureh Jeihani, has been awarded a fellowship by @ITEhq, reflecting her significant contributions in mobility, intelligent transportation systems, computer science, and more. Congrats, Dr. J! #transportation #research #UTC
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Such a privilege to be part of this @MorganStateU dream team! We demonstrate what's possible when you apply some of the best engineering minds in the world toward human-centered solutions.
♿ Morgan researchers showcased a mobile app-controlled autonomous wheelchair at @BWI_Airport! Powered by AI & LIDAR, this innovation enhances accessibility in public spaces. Developed by Morgan research centers: NTC, SMARTER & CEAMLS. 🔗Learn more: https://t.co/J3gJVGogeO
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Such an eye-opening trip! Thank you so much for your dedication to the next generation of transportation pros!
Today we hosted @MorganStateU National Summer Transportation Institute students. Our Executive Director/CEO Shannetta Griffin spoke to the group and took part in Q&A. Later, the students embarked on an airfield tour to learn about airport operations and engineering. @NTCMorgan
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