Harnessing Sociotechnical Expertise for National Security
At the heart of ARLIS’s work is our expertise in sociotechnical systems - the interaction between people, technology and the decisions they make together. In this article, we’ll explore one key aspect of our sociotechnical expertise that we are applying to solve our nation’s security challenges.
The 2023 RISC Report is Now Available
ARLIS had a record number of participants in the 2023 Research for Intelligence and Security Challenges internship program, with 122 graduate and undergraduate students from UMD and around the country working on 48 projects.Read the 2023 RISC program report here.
ARLIS 2023 Annual Report
During 2023, it was nearly impossible not to hear or read something in the news about artificial intelligence. In fact, with the rise of generative AI and large language models, we could almost call 2023 the year of artificial intelligence. It was the year that AI seemed to finally break away from technology publications and into mainstream media coverage about its pros and cons, of which there are many.
Reggie Bostick Elected to UMD Special Committee on Policy Review
Reggie Bostick, Principal Faculty Specialist at ARLIS, has been selected for an important role on the University of Maryland’s Special Committee on Policy Review. His career journey proves that leadership and service go hand in hand with making a difference, and even having a little fun along the way.
Insights and Analysis
UMD ARLIS Launches Maryland Institute for Quantum Applications
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) announces the creation of a new center aimed at harnessing the potential of quantum technologies to advance national security over the next several decades. The Maryland Institute for Quantum Applications will investigate how technologies such as quantum computing, networking and sensing can lead to new strategic tools and systems designed to enhance national defense capabilities.
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Dr. Moneer Helu Elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Dr. Moneer Helu, Research Engineer at ARLIS, has earned one of the highest honors in the field of mechanical engineering: being elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This places him among a select group of just 3,385 Fellows out of ASME's 72,000 members worldwide.
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Summer Internship for Hard Security Problems
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to participate in the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative internship program.
History & Mission
In 2020, ARLIS launched the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) initiative to help fill the deficit of government employees needed to address today’s intelligence and security challenges, particularly those with training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and rigorous research-driven analysis. The ARLIS RISC program provides a pipeline of student talent at both graduate and undergraduate levels, providing students an opportunity to work on real-world problems within ARLIS focus areas.