Small Village in Green Hills at Congo River, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

May 20, 2024

Harnessing AI to Reduce Food Insecurity in Africa

2 min read

Researchers in the School of Economics hope the tool they're developing can help policymakers and community organizations implement more timely and targeted interventions to alleviate hunger on the continent.

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A researcher in lab coat, glasses, and gloves, positions electrodes above a small glass chamber. She's examining a small piece of stainless steel connected to one of the electrodes. (Photo: Candler Hobbs)

May 20, 2024

This Modified Stainless Steel Could Kill Bacteria Without Antibiotics or Chemicals

1 min read

Researchers etch nano-sized textures and add copper ions to create a naturally antibacterial material for hospitals and other shared settings.

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Exhibit title over neutral-colored objects included in current exhibit

May 17, 2024

Bark Rhythms and Summer Programming

5 min read

Explore historic traditions with a modern interpretation in this exhibit and associated programming.

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Parth Arora using headset

May 17, 2024

CREATE-X Alumnus Launches to Acquisition

7 min read

Parth Arora, Georgia Tech computer science senior and founder of Third Dimension Fitness, leveraged his entrepreneurial skills and CREATE-X’s resources to grow his startup, leading to its acquisition by Elbo as he prepares to join Apple’s VisionPro team.

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Image of the STARS Gold rating for sustainability from AASHE

May 16, 2024

Georgia Tech Earns STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Achievements

4 min read

Georgia Tech has earned a STARS Gold Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

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Four people walking across a salt marsh

May 15, 2024

From Roots to Resilience: Investigating the Vital Role of Microbes in Coastal Plant Health

5 min read

Understanding how salt marsh grass stays healthy is of crucial ecological importance, and studying the ways bacteria interact with these plants is key.

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Patricia Stathatou and Christos Athanasiou

May 15, 2024

From Brewery to Biofilter: Making Yeast-Based Water Purification Possible

5 min read

A team of Georgia Tech and MIT researchers found that discarded brewer’s yeast, when encased in hydrogel capsules, becomes a viable and inexpensive method for purifying contaminated water.

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Consortium affiliates gathering at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute building.

May 14, 2024

Georgia Tech’s Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium Announces New Board Members

2 min read

Four industry leaders have been named to the new board of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute’s Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium, cementing the first full year of the organization that works to build industry and research partnerships.

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This is a picture of Hong Yeo's father and mother in Korea.

May 14, 2024

Family Loss Brings About Medical Breakthrough

3 min read

Family tragedy changed Hong Yeo’s life, with his new direction leading to a new potentially lifesaving medical device.

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Image of US Dollar on Home Heating instrument depicting home heating costs

May 14, 2024

Turning Up the Heat: Georgia Tech Economist Finds Price Has Little Impact on Consumers’ Thermostat Choices

3 min read

In a study by a Georgia Tech economist that could help inform future energy policy, half the participants cranked their thermostats despite knowing exactly how much each extra degree would cost them.

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Smart thermostat at home Illustration

May 13, 2024

To Save Energy, Users Let Smart Thermostats Take the Lead

3 min read

People using energy-efficient smart thermostats are willing to sacrifice comfort and control to save relatively small amounts of energy that could add up if enough people sign on, a Georgia Tech economist reported in a recent study.

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Jie He

May 8, 2024

Tropical Revelations: Unearthing the Impacts of Hydrological Sensitivity on Global Rainfall

4 min read

Georgia Tech researcher investigates how rainfall will change as Earth’s atmosphere heats up.

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Ice caps

April 30, 2024

Generating Buzz: Climate Change Takes Center Stage

1 min read

The latest episode of Generating Buzz follows the College of Sciences’ Frontiers in Science event, giving listeners an opportunity to hear from experts.

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Photo of Dylan Brewer, Assistant Professor in the School of Economics, Georgia Tech

May 6, 2024

Beyond the Haze: An Economist’s Insight Into Air Pollution

2 min read

Are you under the impression that air pollution is a dichotomous problem where the air is either polluted or it’s not? What else is there to know about air pollution? The surprising answer to this question lies not with a scientist but with an economist.

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The Americoldest

May 3, 2024

Americoldest’s Cool Coordination, Named Best ISyE Team at Capstone Design Expo

3 min read

ISyE Highlights from the 2024 Spring Capstone Design Expo

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Audience at the EPICenter Lightning Talks held on April 12th at the Georgia Tech Library

May 3, 2024

EPICenter Hosts Lightning Talks for Research and Ideas Exchange

2 min read

On April 12, the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center (EPICenter) hosted its second round of the “Friday Lightning Talk Series” at the Scholars Event Network space in the Price Gilbert Library.

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Mikkel Thomas speakers with K-12 Educators during a summer training

May 2, 2024

Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology Builds the Future Microelectronics Workforce

8 min read

The center offers educational experiences for students of all ages, as well as teachers and external partners, which will help the U.S. meet the demand for the technology that infuses our daily lives.

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May 2, 2024

Physicists Pioneer New Quantum Sensing Platform

4 min read

The researchers’ results have created a new resource for developing next-generation, ultra-sensitive quantum electronic devices.

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A woman with dark hair holds a glass tube filled with white fibers.

May 2, 2024

Georgia Tech and Meta Create Massive Open Dataset to Advance AI Solutions for Carbon Capture

6 min read

The project aims to accelerate direct air capture development while significantly reducing costs.

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From the Left: SEI Executive Director Tim Lieuwen, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, Georgia Tech Student Azell Francis, Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Mayor Andrew Dickens

April 24, 2024

Secretary of Energy Announces a Tri-City Alliance With Georgia Tech for Scalable, Equitable, and Innovative Clean Energy Solutions

2 min read

On a recent visit to the Georgia Tech campus, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced that a tri-city alliance of Atlanta, Decatur, and Savannah in partnership with Georgia Tech will receive funding to drive clean energy solutions.

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Panelists discussing space-themed art

April 30, 2024

Georgia Tech’s Space Research Initiative Hosts Yuri’s Day Symposium

3 min read

The event brought together faculty, researchers, and students to celebrate the Institute’s interdisciplinary space research.

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Sofia Perez-Guzman

April 26, 2024

Crossing Disciplines: Professor Perez-Guzman’s approach towards Resilient Systems

3 min read

Professor Perez-Guzman advocates for fostering resilient engineering and holistic leadership at Georgia Tech.

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Three men in lab coats working at a bench on an experimental setup with tubes, vials, and pumps.

April 25, 2024

New Approach Could Make Reusing Captured Carbon Far Cheaper, Less Energy-Intensive

1 min read

A team led by Marta Hatzell designed a new electrochemical reactor to seamlessly integrate into direct air capture systems and turn CO2 into useful raw materials.

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Photo taken during April 12, 2024 Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute Advisory Board Meeting

April 12, 2024

Georgia Tech SCL Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Charts Future of Supply Chain Education and Research

3 min read

The Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute recently held its April Industry Advisory Board meeting

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Panelists and audience photo

April 16, 2024

SCL's Chris Gaffney Speaks at Recent The Home Depot / ATDC Portfolio Showcase

3 min read

ATDC's Supply Chain vertical hosts panel discussion and supply chain startup showcase

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