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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

March 23, 2026

Crystal Hanson: A Pillar of Service, Connection, and Excellence at Georgia Tech

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Crystal Hanson is a quiet but powerful force within the Georgia Institute of Technology — an individual whose influence has shaped programs, strengthened communities, and supported leaders across campus.

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March 18, 2026

New Mobile App Turns Phones into At-Home Fetal Heart Monitors

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A new app will allow pregnant women to conduct an ultrasound and receive an accurate fetal heart rate from their mobile phones.

A new cohort of computing students has been named Squarepoint Foundation scholars.

March 18, 2026

Cohort of Computing Students Named Squarepoint Foundation Scholars

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The Squarepoint Foundation is providing $100,000 to fund the awards, which offer $10,000 per year for two years to rising third-year students.

March 10, 2026

Charles Nimo Receives Roland Ewubare Fellowship in Societal Engagement and Impact

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Georgia Tech doctoral student Charles Nimo has been selected as the newest recipient of the Roland Ewubare Fellowship in Societal Engagement and Impact.

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March 10, 2026

The Penicillin of Pressure Injuries: Researchers Develop New Sensor System to Prevent a Common Hospital Complication

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To address this issue, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new, flexible, sensor-filled fabric to monitor areas at risk of PIs and alert hospital staff when a patient needs to be turned.

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March 6, 2026

Target the Tumor. Spare the Body.

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Housley and his team are developing self‑assembling nanohydrogels that deliver cancer drugs only when they reach tumor‑specific conditions, aiming to reduce side effects and make treatment more precise across multiple cancer types.

Michelle Gu, Aditi Ashok, Caitlin Woodward, Elizabeth Thompson, and Vedita Sawhney pose with Stretch and their award certificates. They won $1000 and the opportunity to develop their concept in the Aware Home.

March 5, 2026

Georgia Tech Students Stretch the Future of Assistive Robotics

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Now in its fourth year, the Stretch Robot Pitch Competition continues to evolve into one of Georgia Tech’s most imaginative and human‑centered design challenges.

March 3, 2026

New ‘Touchable Sound’ Museum Display Makes Data More Accessible

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Georgia Tech researchers have developed a prototype “touchable sound” museum display that uses sonification and tactile maps to make complex scientific data about ocean habitats more accessible to blind and low-vision visitors.

Photo of the joint Children's and Georgia Tech Pillar 1 team taken September 2025.

February 27, 2026

IPaT Research Scientists Supporting Pediatric Research

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) is deeply engaged in advancing pediatric research and clinical innovation through a partnership with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC).

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February 26, 2026

David Sherrill Named Executive Director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science

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Georgia Tech has appointed David Sherrill as executive director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS), effective March 1.

February 24, 2026

Georgia Tech Arts Announces Spring 2026 Microgrant Awardees

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Georgia Tech Arts Announces Spring 2026 Microgrant Awardees

February 24, 2026

New Study Could Show How TikTok’s Algorithm Affects Youth Mental Health

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A Georgia Tech-led research team is conducting a multi-year study using data from more than 10,000 adolescents to investigate how TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and passive content consumption impact youth mental health.

February 24, 2026

Georgia Tech Launches Pilot Program to Support Rural Arts Organizations

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NEA “Our Town” grant supports Middle Georgia initiative

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February 24, 2026

Building the Future of Online Learning Through AI and VR

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AI‑enhanced course design and immersive VR simulations are being piloted to strengthen personalized learning, leadership practice, and instructional quality in online programs.