Howard University Professor Receives $700,000 NSF Award for Trustworthy AI Research
Danda B. Rawat, Ph.D., a professor of computer science at Howard University and director of its AI Center of Excellence (AICoE), has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This three-year project will focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems that people can trust, addressing a critical challenge in the field. Rawat's research team aims to create a hybrid neuro-symbolic AI framework, combining advanced neural networks with symbolic AI reasoning. The goal is to develop technologies that continuously learn, provide transparent explanations for their actions, and improve human-AI collaboration in critical applications such as transportation, emergency response, and national security. The award will also provide significant research and workforce development opportunities for Howard students in AI, machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity.