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February 16, 2026

From Concept to Prototype: How Georgia Tech Students Are Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future

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EnergyHack@GT, Georgia Tech’s second annual student-run energy and sustainability hackathon, took place over the weekend of Jan. 23 – 25, 2026.

February 16, 2026

From Concept to Prototype: How Georgia Tech Students Are Shaping a Sustainable Energy Future

5 min read

EnergyHack@GT, Georgia Tech’s second annual student-run energy and sustainability hackathon, took place over the weekend of Jan. 23 – 25, 2026.

A smiling graduate stands on a tree-lined campus walkway covered with fallen leaves. He is wearing a gold doctoral gown with blue velvet panels and sleeve bars, along with a matching blue tam and tassel. Campus buildings and autumn trees are visible in the background.

February 16, 2026

Finding His Path Through Undergraduate Research

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Sam Lucas’ journey from a summer undergraduate research program to a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering highlights how early research experiences can shape long-term academic and career paths

February 13, 2026

Christos Athanasiou to Receive 2025 Eshelby Mechanics Award for Young Faculty

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The award recognizes early-career researchers who’ve made impactful contributions to the field of mechanics.

February 12, 2026

Department of Energy Award to Power Nuclear Research With Machine Learning

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Georgia Tech's Qi Tang has received an Early Career Research Program award from the Department of Energy's Office of Science. The $875,000 grant supports Tang for five years to craft ML tools that analyze data from nuclear experiments and simulations.

February 12, 2026

Georgia Tech Ranks Among the Top 20 Universities Worldwide for U.S. Utility Patents

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The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has ranked Georgia Tech among the top 20 universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents granted in 2025.

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February 12, 2026

The Rogues Gallery Brings Cutting‑Edge Computing to Georgia Tech

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This research test bed has given students and faculty early access to next-generation hardware for nearly a decade.

February 12, 2026

The Rogues Gallery Brings Cutting‑Edge Computing to Georgia Tech

5 min read

This research test bed has given students and faculty early access to next-generation hardware for nearly a decade.

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February 12, 2026

Call of Duty: Veterans Protecting Service Members

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These veterans lead groundbreaking research that keeps U.S. soldiers safe.

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February 11, 2026

2026 Awardees Announced for Regenerative Engineering and Medicine Center Collaborative Seed Grant

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The 2026 awards support three cross‑institutional teams advancing innovative research in personalized immunotherapy, cancer stem cell communication, and therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

Original illustrations from the 1930 serialized publication of the stories that would eventually be published as The Martian Trilogy following their recovery by School of Literature, Media, and Communication researchers. Hugo Award winning graphic novelist and illustrator John Jennings enhanced the illustrations for the book.

February 11, 2026

Beyond the Pulps: Georgia Tech Faculty and Students Help Redefine the History of Science Fiction

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The recovery of the long-lost The Martian Trilogy expands the historical record by demonstrating that Black speculative fiction flourished in the commercial mainstream long before the 1960s.

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February 10, 2026

Georgia Tech Partners with RMS Aerospace to Advance Autonomous UAV Technology

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e-Scout, is a first-of-its-kind AI-enabled tactical drone designed to address critical gaps in U.S. military support.

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February 10, 2026

Beyond the Cost of EV Ownership and Adoption

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A recent Georgia Tech study examines U.S. household electric vehicle (EV) ownership and adoption intent beyond upfront costs, focusing on charging access, travel behavior, housing, and demographics.

February 10, 2026

National Academy of Engineering Elects David McDowell

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Professor emeritus and founding executive director of the Institute for Materials is recognized for his computational work modeling metal alloys and designing materials.

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February 9, 2026

Wine, Science, and Spectroscopy: Georgia Tech Outreach Produces Published Research

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New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies.

February 9, 2026

Wine, Science, and Spectroscopy: Georgia Tech Outreach Produces Published Research

3 min read

New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies.

February 6, 2026

Leanne West Named 2026 Innovator of the Year in Pediatric Health

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This recognition celebrates West’s leadership and impact in pediatric health innovation at both the local and national level.

A row of small, student‑designed model race cars displayed on a table, each placed on top of design sheets in a gym setting.

February 5, 2026

Southwest Georgia Students Put New Manufacturing Skills to the Test in Tri‑District Race

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Students from three Southwest Georgia high schools showcased custom‑built cars at the Advanced Manufacturing Program’s first tri‑district race, highlighting a growing, community‑supported effort to develop local technical talent as the program expands to

February 5, 2026