Christopher W. Klaus, a renowned tech entrepreneur and Georgia Tech alumnus, announced during his Commencement address that he will personally cover the incorporation costs for any graduating student aspiring to launch a startup, aiming to ignite Atlanta's entrepreneurial spirit. His commitment complements Atlanta's broader efforts to foster a robust tech ecosystem and aligns with Mayor Andre Dickens' goal of positioning Atlanta as a top five U.S. tech hub.
Debuting in August, "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere' has a solid connection to Georgia Tech's AI community.
Inspired by the movements of a small parasitic worm, Georgia Tech engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop.
Feature Stories
Campus and Community
Caitlyn Wine has successfully defended her dissertation and is graduating with a Doctor of Education degree from Georgia Southern University.
Holly Rush has worked at Georgia Tech since 2000. Her employment influenced her son, Andrew, to attend the Institute and study computer engineering.
James Hudgens, senior vice president and director of GTRI, has accepted a new leadership role outside of Georgia Tech.
Health and Medicine
A Georgia Tech doctoral student’s dissertation could help physicians diagnose neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease.
The device, created by Georgia Tech students, uses AI to make chronic wound dressings 30% more efficient, which could save time and money.
Measles can damage the lungs and immune system, and also inflict permanent brain damage.
Science and Technology
The lack of centralized oversight has made crypto, including decentralized finance, a prime target for hackers and scammers.
New space IRI and commercialization activities showcase space as an exciting destination for students and faculty.
AI-powered systems are not magical, nor are they foolproof – they can and do regularly fail to work as intended.
Earth and Environment
Three Georgia Tech labs are leading the charge in resource efficiency.
Each May, coinciding with the start of the breeding season, we visit Lizard Island to capture, study and release all adult anoles – a population that fluctuates between 600 to 1,000.
Through a new review paper published in Nature, Georgia Tech scientists are revealing how decades-long research programs have transformed our understanding of evolution, uncovering secrets that would remain hidden in shorter studies.
Society and Culture
Debuting in August, "The Wizard of Oz at Sphere' has a solid connection to Georgia Tech's AI community.
Paid family leave programs not only reduce infant maltreatment, they may have also have a fiscal benefit: reducing the need for spending on child protective services, according to new Georgia Tech research.
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.
Business and Economic Development
Christopher W. Klaus, a renowned tech entrepreneur and Georgia Tech alumnus, announced during his Commencement address that he will personally cover the incorporation costs for any graduating student aspiring to launch a startup.
New space IRI and commercialization activities showcase space as an exciting destination for students and faculty.
The Georgia Tech Atrium opened April 21 at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, enhancing research, collaboration, and community engagement through innovative workshops and partnerships.
