Research Centers & Institutes
Advancing innovation through specialized research centers and collaborative partnerships
Centers of Excellence and Innovation
Bowie State University is home to several specialized research centers and institutes that drive innovation across multiple disciplines. These centers bring together faculty, students, and industry partners to address critical challenges and advance knowledge in their respective fields.
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Office works closely with these research centers to identify commercialization opportunities, protect intellectual property, and facilitate partnerships with industry and government agencies.
Our Research Centers
Explore our centers of research excellence and innovation
Our cybersecurity center focuses on developing innovative solutions to protect critical infrastructure, secure networks, and defend against emerging cyber threats. Research areas include threat detection, cryptography, and security policy.
Key Research Areas:
- •Network security and intrusion detection
- •Cryptographic protocols and blockchain
- •IoT and embedded systems security
- •Cybersecurity education and workforce development
This center develops cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies for applications in healthcare, education, finance, and smart cities. Our researchers work on deep learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.
Key Research Areas:
- •Machine learning and deep learning
- •Natural language processing
- •Computer vision and image analysis
- •Big data analytics and visualization
Focused on environmental research and sustainable development, this center addresses climate change, renewable energy, water resources, and ecosystem conservation through interdisciplinary research and community engagement.
Key Research Areas:
- •Climate change modeling and adaptation
- •Renewable energy systems
- •Water quality and conservation
- •Urban sustainability and green infrastructure
This center conducts innovative biomedical research to improve human health, focusing on disease prevention, diagnostic tools, therapeutic interventions, and health disparities in underserved communities.
Key Research Areas:
- •Cancer biology and therapeutics
- •Infectious disease research
- •Health disparities and community health
- •Biomedical device development
The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center provides education, mentorship, and resources to help students, faculty, and community members launch and grow successful businesses based on innovative ideas and technologies.
Key Focus Areas:
- •Startup incubation and acceleration
- •Business model development
- •Pitch competitions and investor connections
- •Entrepreneurship education programs
This center conducts research and implements programs that address urban challenges including economic development, housing, education, and social equity in metropolitan areas, particularly in the Baltimore-Washington region.
Key Research Areas:
- •Urban economic development
- •Affordable housing and gentrification
- •Community engagement and empowerment
- •Social justice and equity research
Partnership Opportunities
Collaborate with our research centers to advance innovation and address real-world challenges
Research Collaboration
Partner with our centers on joint research projects, sponsored research agreements, and collaborative grants
Industry Partnerships
Access cutting-edge research, student talent, and specialized equipment through industry partnership programs
Technology Licensing
License innovative technologies developed by our research centers for commercial applications