Society and Culture


Will Moving to the Commercial Cloud Leave Some Data Users Behind?

By John Toon - February 7, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
A space policy researcher urges caution on the design of commercial cloud contracts for hosting federal agency data.

Mobile Phone Accessibility Improves, But Gaps Remain, Study Finds

By Michael Pearson - February 12, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
Mobile phones are increasingly more accessible by people with disabilities, but significant gaps remain.

Judges, finalists selected for NFL “1st and Future” Super Bowl Event

By Laura Diamond - January 25, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
The NFL’s “1st and Future” Competition will be held at Georgia Tech the day before Super Bowl LIII.

Andrew Gillum to Deliver Black History Month Lecture

By Victor Rogers - January 17, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
Andrew Gillum, former mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, will deliver Georgia Tech’s Black History Month Lecture on Wednesday, February 20, at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

Astronaut Mae Jemison to Deliver MLK Lecture

By Victor Rogers - January 17, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
Astronaut Mae Jemison will be the keynote speaker for Georgia Tech’s 2019 MLK Lecture on Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts.

Flu Vaccine Supply Gaps Can Intensify Flu Seasons, Make Pandemics Deadlier

By Ben Brumfield - January 7, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
A tweak to our flu vaccine resupply logistics could save thousands of lives

Study Finds Dramatic Growth in Numbers of “Supporting Scientists” on Research Teams

By John Toon - December 13, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
A new study examines the roles of supporting scientists in the research enterprise.

North Ave Smart Corridor Project Honored

November 16, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech serves as the research partner for the City of Atlanta’s North Avenue Smart Corridor Project.

Accessible, Affordable and Applicable: The Future of Higher Education

By Laura Diamond - November 8, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech held a discussion in NYC with reporters and higher education community about what colleges must do to guarantee student success.

Chaouki Abdallah Comes Home to Lead Georgia Tech’s Research Enterprise

By John Toon - November 1, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Chaouki Abdallah brings a unique perspective as Georgia Tech's new executive vice president for research.

How Communication Among Cells Affects Development of Multicellular Tissue

By John Toon - October 15, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
A new study shows how intercellular communication affects the differentiation of an embryonic stem cell colony over time.

Stronger Together

By Melissa Fralick - October 11, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech's ADVANCE professors work to ensure that the Institute—and the career world beyond—is inclusive for all.
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