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April 2, 2026

Researchers Build AI Tutor Grounded in Course Materials

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TokenSmith is a citation-supported large language model (LLM) tutor that can be hosted locally on a user’s personal computer. The tutor only provides answers based on course materials, such as the textbook or lecture slides.

April 1, 2026

The Future of AI‑Powered Manufacturing

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ISyE is advancing the next generation of manufacturing through AI‑driven research that integrates data analytics, optimization, and human‑centered systems to create smarter, more resilient industrial ecosystems.

Research team members Ishita Kumar, Corey Wilson, and Luisa F. Barraza-Vergara

April 1, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Develop First Genetic Passcode Lock to Protect Valuable DNA

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Research published in Science Advances demonstrated the effectiveness of this technology in protecting high-value engineered cell lines.

Smoke rises in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026, after Iranian drone strikes around the city, including on data centers. Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images

April 1, 2026

Why Iran Targeted Amazon Data Centers and What That Does – and Doesn’t – Change About Warfare

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Attacks are forcing nations to recognize that data centers are targets of war – even if they don’t directly support military operations.

Ankur Singh, the Carl Ring Family Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, in his lab.

April 1, 2026

Georgia Tech-led Research Team to Develop SHIELD Against Deadly Biological Threats

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A team of researchers led by Ankur Singh has been awarded up to $6 million from DTRA of the U.S. Department of Defense to accelerate the development of MCMs against deadly biological threats that endanger public health, national security, and warfighters.

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March 31, 2026

'Welcome to the Future!' Artemis II Set for Launch to the Moon

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On the eve of this next chapter of lunar exploration, several current and former Yellow Jackets discuss why Artemis II matters, what excites them about the mission, and what happens next.

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March 31, 2026

2026 Frontiers in Science: Advancing Space Exploration

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This year's Frontiers in Science conference will offer an inspiring look at the future of space exploration and life beyond Earth — from satellites and rovers to bold visions for human exploration.

Pictured: Kala Jordan, Noah Posner, Peter Presti, Richard Starr, and Andrew Zhao.

March 31, 2026

Institute for People and Technology Announces Five Faculty Promotions

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) at Georgia Tech is proud to announce the promotion of five research faculty whose work continues to advance the institute’s mission of shaping people centered innovation across disciplines.

March 31, 2026

Program Lead Q&A: Building the Future of Materials Research with Autonomous Systems

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The Autonomous Research for Materials program is working to expand data collection and streamline experimentation using robotics to unlock next-generation technologies.

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March 31, 2026

New Study Shows Explainability is a Must for Older Adults to Trust AI

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A Georgia Tech study finds older adults are more likely to trust voice-activated AI systems when those systems clearly explain how and why they make decisions.

March 31, 2026

Transformer Explainer Shows How AI is More Math Than Human

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Georgia Tech researchers are making AI easier to understand through their work on Transformer Explainer. The free, online tool shows non-experts how ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models (LLMs) process language, improving AI literacy.

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March 30, 2026

The Smartest Robots May Be the ‘Dumbest’ Ones

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Georgia Tech engineers have created electronics-free robotic swarms whose collective intelligence emerges entirely from mechanical design, enabling coordinated behavior for applications in medicine, space, and beyond.

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March 30, 2026

Researchers Look to Bolster Technology Support for Menopause

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Georgia Tech researchers are looking at how technology can better support women experiencing menopause in urban Pakistan, where patriarchal norms leave them largely isolated and without resources for managing their symptoms.

Aerial view of a datacenter with air conditioner compressor fans on the roof of the building

March 30, 2026

EPIcenter Launches Georgia Data Center Ordinance Hub

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The Energy Policy and Innovation Center (EPIcenter) at Georgia Tech has launched an interactive tool to help communities navigate the dynamic land-use and policy landscape surrounding data center development: the Georgia Data Center Ordinance Hub.

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March 27, 2026

Energy Day Brings Leaders Together to Tackle AI Power Demands

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More than 300 experts from industry, government, and academia gathered at Georgia Tech to explore how energy systems must evolve to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.

Earth peeking out from beyond the lunar surface.

March 27, 2026

3.8‑Billion‑Year‑Old Titanium Clue Sheds New Light on the Moon’s Early Chemistry

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The finding offers new clues about the oxygen conditions that shaped the Moon’s early environment.

The Camelot crater in the Moon’s Taurus-Littrow Valley is where the sample containing trivalent titanium was found. NASA/Apollo 17: AS17-145-22159

March 27, 2026

New Study Measures Titanium in Apollo Rock to Uncover Moon’s Early Chemistry

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By uncovering the conditions under which the Moon’s rocks formed, scientists move closer to understanding the origins of our own planet.

orthrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is pictured in the grip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm shortly after it was detached from the Unity module. The orbital complex was soaring 260 miles above the island archipelago of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean at the time of this photograph.

March 26, 2026

Georgia Tech Pioneers First Space Sustainability Course in the U.S.

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The class blends policy and engineering, giving students rare access to real-world practitioners.

Lamarr.AI Co-founder and CEO Tarek Rakha

March 26, 2026

Ready for its Closeup: PIN-Supported Lamarr.AI Uses Technology to Make Buildings More Efficient and Occupants More Comfortable

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Through PIN’s new Community Investment program, Georgia Tech–based Lamarr.AI is partnering with the city of Savannah to use drone‑ and AI‑driven building assessments to improve energy efficiency in historic municipal facilities.

March 25, 2026

Georgia Tech Recognizes Excellence with 2026 Institute Research Awards

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Georgia Tech has named the 2026 Institute Research Award recipients, recognizing faculty, staff, and research teams whose work advances innovation, mentorship, collaboration, and societal impact across the Institute’s research enterprise.