Eight educators completed two weeks of virtual investigation and one week of supervised laboratory experience.
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Official announcements and key program links.
NSF Noyce (RESS): RAOP at Howard University
NSF-fundedProgram overview for the Robotics & Automation Outreach Program (RAOP) and key details for prospective participants.
RAOP 2027 application information
PlanningReview the proposed RAOP 2027 schedule and application information. Applications are not yet open; final dates and requirements will be announced by the project team.
Howard CEA announcement: NSF Noyce (RESS) award for RAOP (PI: Dr. Fadel Lashhab)
Howard CEAOfficial College of Engineering & Architecture announcement of the NSF-funded RAOP initiative led by Dr. Fadel Lashhab (PI and AVRC Laboratory Director).
DoD FY2024 HBCU/MI Research & Education Program – Awards List (PDF) (PI: Dr. Fadel Lashhab)
DoD (.gov)Official U.S. Department of Defense awards list (PDF) that includes the AVRC Lab instrumentation award listing led by Dr. Fadel Lashhab (PI and AVRC Laboratory Director).
Quanser case study: AVRC Lab collaboration with Dr. Fadel Lashhab (Director) and Quanser
QuanserPartner case study describing the collaboration between the AVRC Laboratory at Howard University—directed by Dr. Fadel Lashhab—and Quanser, supporting robotics and autonomy education and research workflows.
Dr. Fadel Lashhab – Professional website
ProfileResearch, publications, and professional profile information.
AVRC Lab updates
Awards, events, milestones, and lab announcements.
2026 RAOP Recruitment: Cycle Complete
Archived recruitment announcement for the completed 2026 educator cohort.
NSF Noyce RESS Award: RAOP Hub at Howard
Howard University receives $499,995 to launch the Robotics & Automation Outreach Program (RAOP).
Interested in RAOP?
Explore the NSF-funded RAOP program and proposed 2027 schedule. Applications are not yet open.