Biobased film for packaging

November 4, 2025

Researchers Develop Biobased Film that Could Replace Traditional Plastic Packaging

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Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can block moisture and oxygen as effectively as conventional plastics

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Biltmore house building in Atlanta

November 4, 2025

New Accelerator to Propel Startup Innovation at Georgia Tech

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Velocity Startups joins Georgia Tech’s commercialization ecosystem, solidifying the Institute’s role as a national leader and premier hub for startup growth.

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Fall leaves at the Federal Capital Building

November 3, 2025

Federal Government Shutdown

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The U.S. government is entering its sixth week of the federal shutdown as lawmakers continue to work toward an agreement on federal spending for the new fiscal year, which began on Oct. 1.

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A man standing outside in a building breezeway. He is wearing glasses, a blue polo and is smiling.

November 3, 2025

New Research Will Move Us Closer to a Passwordless Society

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Although they are currently essential to online security and privacy, the days of relying on password protection may be numbered, thanks to Assistant Professor Frank Li and his National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award project.

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Dracula's Castle and a piece of the castle we did analysis on

October 31, 2025

Blood, Brick and Legend: The Chemistry of Dracula’s Castle

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Georgia Tech scientists explore the elemental makeup of a 15th-century brick to connect Dracula’s legend with real-world materials science.

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Portrait of Ann Dunkin

October 24, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Ann Dunkin, SEI Distinguished External Fellow

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A short Q&A with Ann Dunkin reflecting on how the Institute influenced her career.

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Many companies and space agencies want to send satellites to orbit the Moon, and crowding could become a concern. European Space Agency ©ESA, CC BY-NC

October 30, 2025

With More Moon Missions On the Horizon, Avoiding Crowding, Collisions Will Be a Growing Challenge

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Interest in the Moon has been high – just in the past two years there have been 12 attempts to send missions to the Moon, nearly half of which private companies undertook. With so much activity, it’s important to start thinking about coordination and safe

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Paul Sell of the School of Physics (Photo: Benjamin Zhao/Georgia Tech)

October 29, 2025

New Leadership at the Georgia Tech Observatory

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The College of Sciences has named Paul Sell as the new director of the Georgia Tech Observatory. Sell joined the Institute in Fall 2025 as a senior academic professional in the School of Physics.

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The FarmBot in Georgia Tech’s Community Garden serves as a test bed for designing related learning experiences and supporting partner schools in setting up their devices. 

October 29, 2025

FarmBot Bridges Worlds of AI, Agriculture

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Several school districts have received FarmBots — open-source, automated farming systems that integrate coding, robotics, and data science, and monitor variables such as soil moisture, temperature, and sunlight.

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Michael Filler, Eric Vogel, Claudia Brand, and Vijay Narayanan.

October 28, 2025

Brand Lecture Honors Legacy of Innovation through AI and Materials Science

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The third annual Oliver Brand Memorial Lecture featured insights from IBM’s Vijay Narayanan on how advanced materials are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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Portrait of Ali Sarhadi.

October 28, 2025

Community Spotlight - Ali Sarhadi

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Ali Sarhadi and his research team at GT's Climate Risk and Extreme Dynamics Lab are focused on a phenomenon called hurricane-induced compound flooding — hurricanes fueled by a warming climate.

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Researchers test Adaptive Phased Array Antenna

October 28, 2025

Adaptive Phased Array Antenna Supports Hypersonic Flight Testing

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A new modular antenna system will capture telemetry signals from testing hypersonic vehicles over the Pacific Ocean.

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A mock-up of an AI-powered glove

Artificial Intelligence

October 27, 2025

Georgia Tech’s Soft Robotics Flips the Script on ‘The Terminator’

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AI-powered artificial muscles made from pliable materials are reshaping recovery, from stroke rehabilitation to prosthetic design. These machines help people regain motion, strength, and confidence.

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Asif Khan and Akanksha Menon

October 24, 2025

Khan and Menon Selected for Prestigious EU-US Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

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The National Academy of Engineering–affiliated symposium brings together top early-career researchers from both sides of the Atlantic to address critical challenges in science and technology.

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Yurt-like test chambers in a natural boreal spruce bog in northern Minnesota (provided).

October 23, 2025

Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release

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Researchers analyzed data from 10, yurt-like test chambers in a natural boreal spruce bog in northern Minnesota.

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Woman in a workshop environment with industrial equipment and tools in the background, wearing a floral-patterned blouse and light knit cardigan, representing a modern manufacturing or maker space setting.

October 23, 2025

The Perfect Fit: Crafting a Career at the Intersection of Making, Helping, and Human Mobility

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Kinsey Herrin’s lifelong passion for working with her hands guided her career path, ultimately leading her to become a prosthetist/orthotist and principal researcher at Georgia Tech.

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Illustration of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft with Jupiter and its icy moon Europa in the background (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

October 27, 2025

Preparing for Europa: Deciphering Plasma Flows and Magnetic Fields Near Jupiter’s Icy Moon

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Professor Sven Simon is working to uncover critical information to support the rapid analysis of measurements from NASA's Europa Clipper mission.

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A female supply chain leader attentively listening to a conversation between members of her team on a warehouse floor

October 27, 2025

Less Is More: Communication as the Quiet Differentiator in Supply Chain Leadership

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Effective communication is a critical differentiator in supply chain leadership, blending listening, observation, and clear messaging to transform insights into action.

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ATL skyline reflected in Binary Bridge

October 23, 2025

Sound Investment: Dolby Extends Partnership with College to Advance AI, Immersive Tech

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Building connections with industry for faculty and students underscores ongoing collaboration with legendary audiovisual tech company.

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Raheem Beyah

October 23, 2025

Raheem Beyah Named Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Beyah has led the College of Engineering since 2021, strengthening its national and global reputation for innovation, research excellence, and student success.

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This rubbery disc is an artificial eye that could give soft robots vision. Corey Zheng/Georgia Institute of Technology

October 22, 2025

A Flexible Lens Controlled By Light-Activated Artificial Muscles Promises to Let Soft Machines See

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Inspired by the human eye, our biomedical engineering lab at Georgia Tech has designed an adaptive lens made of soft, light-responsive, tissuelike materials.

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Astrobiology Fellows

October 22, 2025

Four Scholars Named 2025–26 Georgia Tech Astrobiology Fellows

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Four Georgia Tech researchers have been selected as 2025–26 Astrobiology Fellows. Lea Adepoju, Juliana DiGiacomo, Ziyu Huang, and Lauren Paulson will explore questions about the origins of life and the search for it beyond Earth.

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Windows device with a landfill in background

October 22, 2025

Microsoft Removing Support for Windows 10 Could Increase E-Waste, Cybersecurity Threats

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Microsoft's decision to end support for Windows 10 could lead to a massive increase in e-waste and expose users who can't upgrade to greater cybersecurity threats

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Image of Sandra Neuse, vice chancellor of Real Estate and Facilities, University System of Georgia

October 22, 2025

Office of Sustainability Hosts USG Energy Summit to Amplify Efforts in Energy Management

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USG schools are working together to manage energy use on campuses.

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Tech Tower

October 22, 2025

Georgia Tech Launches Fall 2025 Lab Collaboration Dashboards

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The latest updates highlight strategic funding opportunities.

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