Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Energy, Research 
May 14, 2026
Vida Jamali Receives the Inaugural Dr. James Robert and Margaret Spencer Early Career Fellowship
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Assistant Professor Vida Jamali is the inaugural recipient of the new Dr. James Robert and Margaret Spencer Early Career Fellowship in Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE@GT).
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research, Workforce Development 
Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research, Workforce Development
May 5, 2026
EPIcenter Awards Inaugural Funding to Advance Energy Policy Impact in the Southeast
3 min read
The Energy Policy and Innovation Center at Georgia Tech has awarded funding to a new faculty cohort through its ACCELERATE program, designed to strengthen Georgia Tech’s thought leadership and real world impact in energy policy in the Southeast.
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research 
May 1, 2026
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
7 min read
Georgia Tech energy economist Bobby Harris said U.S. gasoline prices are driven mainly by crude oil costs, with refining, distribution and taxes accounting for a smaller and shifting share of what consumers pay at the pump.
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April 29, 2026
Workshop Explores Policy Needs as Data Centers Surge in Georgia
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Georgia Tech hosted an event on April 21 examining the rapid expansion of data centers and the social and policy issues emerging alongside the growth of AI infrastructure.
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Energy, Industry, Institute and Campus 
April 29, 2026
Hyundai Motor Group, Georgia Tech Sign MOU on Hydrogen Mobility Development
4 min read
Georgia Tech has entered into a multiyear partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to advance hydrogen mobility solutions on campus, expanding research, education, and real-world application of zero-emissions transportation.
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Research, State Impact, Workforce Development 
April 29, 2026
Powering the Future - Georgia Tech Alumni Fuel Nation’s Largest Nuclear Plant
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Georgia Tech’s influence on the Vogtle expansion spans alumni leadership at the plant, a growing student pipeline, and faculty conducting cutting‑edge nuclear research.
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Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research 
April 26, 2026
The Potential of Electrified Supply Chains
2 min read
A new study by Georgia Institute of Technology researchers examines whether electrified supply chains can provide a new source of long‑duration demand flexibility for the electric grid, helping integrate variable renewable energy such as wind and solar.
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Engineering, Research, Student and Faculty, Student Research 
April 24, 2026
How a Lens Is Pushing the Limits of Near-Zero‑Power Wireless Communication to Gigabits‑Per‑Second Speeds
5 min read
Emmanouil Tentzeris and Marvin Joshi’s new work demonstrates how a lens‑enabled backscatter system can deliver modern wireless capability without traditional transmitters.
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Artificial Intelligence, Energy 
April 21, 2026
Georgia Is Building for an AI Future That May Not Happen
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The state is spending $16 billion to power data centers that could be obsolete in seven years. Two Georgia Tech researchers say residents will pay for that gamble either way.
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research 
April 20, 2026
When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
5 min read
Georgia Tech–affiliated energy and trade economists describe how higher oil prices don’t just hurt consumers—they also shift enormous amounts of money to oil producers, with impacts varying by region, ownership, and government policy.
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research 
April 17, 2026
Frontiers of Weatherization
2 min read
A recent review published in Energy Research & Social Science by EPIcenter public policy affiliates – Ryan Anthony, Brian An, Marilyn A. Brown, Michelle Graff, and Daniel C. Matisoff – examines five decades of low-income weatherization program evaluations
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April 17, 2026
Researchers Survey the Challenges of Integrating Wind and Solar Into Power Grids
3 min read
New interdisciplinary research highlights how engineering, economics, and policy experts must work together to manage intermittent renewable energy.
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Community, Energy, Research, Special Events and Guest Speakers, State Impact, Workforce Development 
April 13, 2026
Georgia Universities and U.K. Partners Strengthen Collaboration on Critical Minerals at GEMS‑4 Symposium
4 min read
In February, the Georgia Institute of Technology, together with the University of Georgia, Georgia State University, the Georgia Mining Association, and the British Consulate‑General Atlanta, hosted the fourth GEMs workshop.
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Research 
April 9, 2026
Anna Erickson Wins 2026 Corones Award for Research and Societal Impact
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Anna Erickson, Woodruff Professor of nuclear and radiological engineering, has been awarded the 2026 James Corones Award in Leadership, Community Building and Communication from the Krell Institute.
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Energy, National Interests/National Security 
April 3, 2026
Why the Strait of Hormuz Is More Than an Energy Crisis
5 min read
Georgia Tech experts warn that disruptions at the world's most critical energy choke point will ripple far beyond oil and gas prices.
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Education, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research, State Impact 
March 30, 2026
EPIcenter Launches Georgia Data Center Ordinance Hub
2 min read
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.
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Economic Development and Policy, Energy, State Impact 
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.
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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.
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