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January 21, 2025

White Named Inaugural Member of National Semiconductor Technology Center Workforce Advisory Board

1 min read

George White has been named a member of the inaugural National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Workforce Advisory Board (WFAB).

Alumni, Business, Education, Institute and Campus, Student and Faculty

Collage of Startup Launch alumni an CREATE-X participants on the cover of the CREATE-X Decade Report

Alumni, Business, Education, Institute and Campus, Student and Faculty

January 17, 2025

CREATE-X Releases Report on 10-Year Milestone

3 min read

CREATE-X, founded in 2014 at Georgia Tech, has released its first decade report, showcasing its impact of supporting the Georgia Tech community in launching more than 560 startups, achieving a total portfolio valuation of over $2 billion.

Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena and Josiah Hester

January 16, 2025

Georgia Tech Faculty Members Earn Presidential Awards

3 min read

Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena and Josiah Hester are among this year’s winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Computer Science/Information Technology and Security, Research

January 16, 2025

Biden Administration Names Interactive Computing Researcher as PECASE Recipient

3 min read

Interactive Computing Associate Professor Josiah Hester is one of 400 people to be awarded the Presidential Early Career Award For Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the nation's highest honor for early career researchers.

January 14, 2025

Why Does a Rocket Have to go 25,000 mph to Escape Earth?

4 min read

There’s a reason why a rocket has to go so fast to escape Earth. It’s about gravity – something all of us experience every moment of every day.

Education

Education

January 13, 2025

Intentional Development Planning for Supply Chain Professionals: A Quick Step Guide

5 min read

Intentional focus on skill-building is more critical than ever.

Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics

Anirudh Sivakumar (right) and Gabe Kwong led development of new gene-free biosensors for cancer detection.

Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics

January 13, 2025

New Biosensors Could Revolutionize Cancer Detection

4 min read

BME researchers combine precision and simplicity in cell-free biosensors, transforming diagnostic tools.

The Energy Department recently finished modernizing the B61-12 nuclear bomb, extending its service life by at least 20 years. Devan Halstead, U.S. Air Force

January 12, 2025

From Watts to Warheads: Secretary of Energy Oversees Big Science Research and the US Nuclear Arsenal

7 min read

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration.

Energy, Research

Energy, Research

January 10, 2025

AI’s Energy Demands Spark Nuclear Revival

2 min read

Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.

New research suggests that in some states, medicinal cannabis use could be leading to a reduction in the use of anxiety medications. Olena Ruban/Moment via Getty Images

January 10, 2025

With More Americans Able to Access Legalized Marijuana, Fewer Are Picking Up Prescriptions for Anti-Anxiety Medications

4 min read

In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety.

Energy

The global ocean’s surface temperature was still well above average going into 2025. Meaghan Skinner Photography/Moment via Getty Images

Energy

January 9, 2025

2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again, Leaving 2 Mysteries to Solve

4 min read

In fact, every decade since 1984, when satellite recordkeeping of ocean temperatures started, has been warmer than the previous one.

Exhibitions, Special Events and Guest Speakers, Student and Faculty, Student Competition Winners (academic, innovation, and research)

The winners of the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase stand together in Exhibition Hall.

Exhibitions, Special Events and Guest Speakers, Student and Faculty, Student Competition Winners (academic, innovation, and research)

January 8, 2025

Double Victories at the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase

7 min read

Allez Go and Soul tied for Best Overall projects at the Fall 2024 I2P Showcase, earning spots in the CREATE-X summer startup accelerator and advancing to the InVenture Prize semifinals.

Energy

Historical sign depicting information about Tech Tower

Energy

January 7, 2025

Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search

1 min read

Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists.

Institute Leadership, Research

January 7, 2025

Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search

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Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists, each of whom will visit campus.

Omer Inan holds an early prototype of Arthroba.

January 7, 2025

New Wearable Device Monitors Joint Pain

1 min read

Samer Mabrouk and Omer Inan have been working on a wearable, battery-powered device that monitors joint health and gives personalized strengthening exercises.

Research, Special Events and Guest Speakers

Andrew Dugenske, a principal research engineer at GTMI and symposium organizer, delivering a talk at the symposium's tenth annual gathering.

Research, Special Events and Guest Speakers

January 6, 2025

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute Hosts 10th Annual Internet of Things for Manufacturing Symposium

3 min read

The event brought together industry leaders to explore IoT advancements in manufacturing, providing a platform for industry partners to share their perspectives and guide important research.

Engineering

December 18, 2024

Athena Named to Forbes 2025 30 Under 30 Energy and Green Tech List

2 min read

The ECE Ph.D. graduate, who is completing a research fellowship at Stanford University, was recognized for her research into more efficient AI computing.

December 18, 2024

Technology Licensing proudly celebrates Professor Younan Xia on his election to the 2024 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows

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Technology Licensing proudly celebrates Professor Younan Xia on his election to the 2024 class of National Academy of Inventors Fellows

Energy, Engineering, Research

Portrait of Johney Green, SEI EAB Member

Energy, Engineering, Research

December 17, 2024

Georgia Tech Alum Johney Green Selected as New Lab Director at the Savannah River National Laboratory

4 min read

Johney Green Jr., M.S. ME 1993, Ph.D. ME 2000, has been chosen to serve as the new laboratory director for Savannah River National Laboratory. A proud Yellow Jacket, Green currently serves on the Strategic Energy Institute’s External Advisory Board.