Research Engagements and Grants
Rider Receives Its First NSF Grant for AI Security and Privacy Education
Dr. Jay Luo, an assistant professor in Rider University’s Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, leads a $650,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) collaborative grant focused on experiential learning in artificial intelligence security and privacy for undergraduate students. Of the total award, $217,779 supports activities at Rider, with three collaborating research universities also participating in the project. Read more in The Rider News.
NSF Grant Supports STEM Opportunities for Low-Income Scholars
Dr. Md Ali is a Co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-funded project “Planning: Strengthening STEM Resources and Programming for Prospective Low-Income Scholars,” led by Principal Investigator Dr. Kerrie Sendall. The project runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2028, and aims to strengthen STEM resources and programming for prospective low-income scholars.
NSF Grant Advances AI-Powered Traffic Analysis
Dr. Duo Lu is involved in the NSF-funded project “PFI-TT: Broadening Real-Time Continuous Traffic Analysis on the Roadside Using AI-Powered Smart Cameras.” The project supports the development of AI-powered technologies for real-time roadside traffic analysis and runs from September 1, 2023, to February 28, 2027.
NSF Grant Promotes Active Learning in Computing Education
Dr. Md L. Ali is a Co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-funded collaborative project “CUE-T: Broadening Participation in Computing via Active Learning Strategies in Multi-Institution Online Synchronous Learning Environments,” led by Principal Investigator Dr. Mourya Reddy Narasareddygari. The project runs from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2027, and aims to broaden participation in computing through active-learning approaches in online education.