Do Not Get Distracted by Georgia’s New Cell Phone Law, Georgia Tech Professor Urges

Atlanta, GA

Robert Rosenberger, a professor in the School of Public Policy, said the law could induce some drivers to believe hands-free technology is safer than research shows it to be.

Georgia Tech unveiled a sculpture installation of Rosa Parks, called Continuing the Conversation. Seated are Urana McCauley, Parks’ great-niece, and Martin Dawe, the Atlanta artist who designed the piece. (Photo by Rob Felt)

Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled at Georgia Tech

Atlanta, GA

The sculpture, called Continuing the Conversation, reminds the Georgia Tech community how individuals can make a difference and change the world.

Princess Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, puts the technologically advanced weapons she helped design and build to use in helping her brother defend the kingdom of Wakanda in "Black Panther." Marvel Films photo

A Georgia Tech Expert in Afrofuturism Reflects on the 'Black Panther' Phenomenon

Atlanta, GA

"Black Panther's" Princess Shuri can be found at Georgia Tech.

InVenture Prize finalist Scal-Pal redesigned surgical blade packages so they’re easier and safer to use. (Photo by Allison Carter)

A Safer Way to Handle Surgical Scalpel Blades

Atlanta, GA

The InVenture Prize finalist redesigned surgical blade packages so they're easier and safer to use.

Easy as 1, 2, 3! Really?

Atlanta, GA

Easy as 1, 2, 3! Such claims have touted the ease of use of a new gadget, although a closer look would reveal that it would take dozens of steps to make it work.

Shimon, a robot in the Center of Music Technology and School of Music.

Robot Uses Deep Learning and Big Data to Write and Play its Own Music

Atlanta, GA

A marimba-playing robot with four arms and eight sticks is writing and playing its own compositions in the School of Music.

Women of Distinction honored at Leadership Conference

Atlanta, GA

The 2017 Women of Distinction Award recipients were announced at the Women’s Leadership Conference on April 1 at the Historic Academy of Medicine.

Autism and Social Policy

Atlanta, GA

Sociological research of autism seeks to understand the study and treatment of the disease in its social, cultural, and political context.

The Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, held annually at Georgia Tech, showcases the innovation taking place where engineering and musicianship intersect. The contest highlights what’s next in muscial instrument design. Learn more about the competition here.  

Creating the Next Musical Instruments

Atlanta, GA

The annual Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument Competition showcases the innovation taking place where engineering and musicianship intersect.

During Georgia Tech’s MLK Lecture on January 11, Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst, lawyer, and activist, honored Dr. King’s legacy while setting the agenda for the next civil rights movement with students, faculty, staff, and community members. During his remarks, Sellers asked the audience: “How far have we come, and where do we go from here?” Photo by Christopher Moore

MLK Lecture Keynote Speaker Discusses the Agenda for the Next Civil Rights Movement

Atlanta, GA

During Georgia Tech’s MLK Lecture on January 11, Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst, lawyer, and activist, honored Dr. King’s legacy while setting the agenda for the next civil rights movement with students, faculty, staff, and community members.