Duracell Inc. is investing $56 million to establish its new global R&D headquarters at Georgia Tech’s Science Square, creating 110 high-paying jobs and reinforcing Atlanta’s position as a technology hub. The move from Bethel, Connecticut, highlights Atlanta’s strategic advantages, including its strong innovation ecosystem and collaboration between academia and industry. This investment will boost Georgia’s economy, strengthen its battery research sector, and expand Duracell’s long-standing presence in the state.
The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) continues to set the standard for university public safety by implementing cutting-edge advancements in emergency communications.
The Georgia Tech campus will play host to several events throughout the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors for a variety of activities Saturday and Sunday.
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Campus and Community
Ahead of a rivalry showdown against UGA, the Georgia Tech Hockey Club sees an opportunity to grow their sport.
The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) continues to set the standard for university public safety by implementing cutting-edge advancements in emergency communications.
The Georgia Tech campus will play host to several events throughout the weekend, drawing thousands of visitors for a variety of activities Saturday and Sunday.
Health and Medicine
The patent-pending app, AI4Echolalia, earned second place in the 2024 TEDAI Hackathon in San Francisco.
BME researchers combine precision and simplicity in cell-free biosensors, transforming diagnostic tools.
Biomedical engineering researchers explore the role of mechanical force in the immune responses of a rare genetic disorder.
Science and Technology
The technology can certainly save time, but it does so precisely to the extent that the user is willing to surrender control over the final product.
The study reveals that bacteria form distinct species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange via homologous recombination.
Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena and Josiah Hester are among this year’s winners of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Earth and Environment
Whether trying to design secure sensor networks, mine data or use origami to deploy satellites, the underlying language and ideas are likely to be that of topology.
CEE researchers’ analysis outlines path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics.
The fires enabled the first real-time data on airborne lead, thanks to a pioneering air quality measurement network.
Society and Culture
U.S. presidents have been building libraries for more than 100 years, starting with Rutherford B. Hayes. But the urge to shape one’s legacy by building a library runs much deeper.
There was a time when artists representing two of America’s biggest homegrown musical genres wouldn’t get a look in at the Grammys.
In states where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for medications used to treat anxiety.
Business and Economic Development
New R&D headquarters at Science Square to drive innovation and create 110 high-paying Jobs in Atlanta.
Georgia Tech’s Rural Computer Science Initiative empowers rural teachers and students in Georgia through co-taught computer science courses, preparing them for tech careers and supporting Georgia’s future workforce.
Experts weigh in on how anticipated crypto policies could transform the blockchain landscape while navigating risks and opportunities
