Sergio Sandoval was presented with a 2016 Tower Award by OMED Director Cynthia Moore for his outstanding academic performance at Georgia Tech. During the Tower Awards ceremony, he was also honored with a special recognition, the OMED Student Mentor Award. Sandoval, who will be interning at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory this summer, was surprised by the special recognition, remarking, “Awards like this help us keep going.”

More Than 1,200 Students Academically Eligible for Recognition at the 22nd Annual Tower Awards

Atlanta, GA

Of the more than 1,200 students who were eligible to receive a 2016 Tower Award, more than 200 students gathered for the annual recognition ceremony, hosted by OMED: Educational Services, on April 7 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.

Student Alumni Association: Gift to Tech Celebration

Atlanta, GA

This year, the Student Alumni Association is awarding more than $40,000 to the Excel program.

The Week Ahead: April 18-April 22

Atlanta, GA

As the last week before finals, studying is on the top of every student’s to-do list. Don’t forget to schedule a quick study break and try attending one of these fun campus events.

Thomas Earns Top Faculty Honor

Atlanta, GA

The Class of 1934 Distinguished Professor Award is Georgia Tech’s highest award given to a faculty member.

The Atlantic Coast Conference InVenture Prize rewards student entrepreneurs with cash prizes for their innovations. Georgia Tech hosts the competition. 

FireHUD Advances to ACC InVenture Prize Finals

Atlanta, GA

Student inventors from Georgia Tech, Boston College, Duke University, University of North Carolina and University of Virginia will compete in the ACC InVenture Prize finale.

Are Your Accounts Safe? Protect Your Information with Powerful Passwords

Atlanta, GA

The Office of Information Technology offers tips on creating and managing passwords

Minority Students Wanted to Recruit Future Yellow Jackets

Atlanta, GA

Admission is now accepting applications for its African-American Recruitment Team.

The Week Ahead: April 4–8

Atlanta, GA

If you’re looking for something fun to do on campus this week, or just need a study break, here are a few upcoming events to check out. From lectures to Tony Award-winning performances, this week offers something for everyone.

The White Oak (Quercus alba) near Tech Tower Lawn is one of the oldest and largest trees in Atlanta metro area. It can be seen in images of Tech Tower circa 1888. According to the USDA Forest Services i-Tree calculations, this tree alone has the carbon storage capacity of 11,177 lbs  – the same amount of energy released when burning 2,092 gallons of gasoline. A tree of this size typically sequesters an additional 217 lbs of carbon every year. Energy calculations generated using www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/en

Georgia Tech is Now a Level II Arboretum

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech has been awarded a Level II Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum.

Presidential Visit Could Impact Tuesday Traffic

Atlanta, GA

President Barack Obama will be in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, which could cause traffic delays in parts of the downtown area.