{"687195":{"#nid":"687195","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Illness Is More Than Just Biological \u2013 Medical Sociology Shows How Social Factors Get Under the Skin and Cause\u00a0Disease","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022theconversation-article-body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHealth and medicine is more than just biological \u2013 societal forces can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1146\/annurev.publhealth.29.020907.090852\u0022\u003Eget under your skin and cause illness\u003C\/a\u003E. Medical sociologists \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=HQtYrggAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003Elike me study these forces\u003C\/a\u003E by treating society itself as our laboratory. Health and illness are our experiments in uncovering meaning, power and inequality, and how it affects all parts of a person\u2019s life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, why do low-income communities \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nationalacademies.org\/read\/19015\u0022\u003Econtinue to have higher death rates\u003C\/a\u003E, despite improved social and environmental conditions across society? Foundational research in medical sociology reveals that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2307\/2626958\u0022\u003Eaccess to resources\u003C\/a\u003E like money, knowledge, power and social networks strongly affects a person\u2019s health. Medical sociologists have shown that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383498\u0022\u003Esocial class is linked to numerous diseases and mortality\u003C\/a\u003E, including risk factors that influence health and longevity. These include \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/secondhand-smoke-may-be-a-substantial-contributor-to-lead-levels-found-in-children-and-adolescents-new-study-finds-212256\u0022\u003Esmoking\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/fixing-the-global-childhood-obesity-epidemic-begins-with-making-healthy-choices-the-easier-choices-and-that-requires-new-laws-and-policies-207975\u0022\u003Eoverweight\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/hispanics-live-longer-than-most-americans-but-will-the-us-obesity-epidemic-change-things-146006\u0022\u003Eobesity\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/black-mothers-trapped-in-unsafe-neighborhoods-signal-the-stressful-health-toll-of-gun-violence-in-the-u-s-203307\u0022\u003Estress\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/loneliness-is-making-us-physically-sick-but-social-prescribing-can-treat-it-podcast-199939\u0022\u003Esocial isolation\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/health-insurance-premiums-rose-nearly-3x-the-rate-of-worker-earnings-over-the-past-25-years-271450\u0022\u003Eaccess to health care\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/kids-neighborhoods-can-affect-their-developing-brains-a-new-study-finds-184035\u0022\u003Eliving in disadvantaged neighborhoods\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoreover, social class alone cannot explain such health inequalities. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/singh.hsoc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMy own research\u003C\/a\u003E examines how inequalities related to social class, race and gender affect \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ssmqr.2023.100234\u0022\u003Eaccess to autism services\u003C\/a\u003E, particularly among single Black mothers who rely on public insurance. This work helps explain \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1542\/peds.2019-3629\u0022\u003Edelays in autism diagnosis\u003C\/a\u003E among Black children, who often wait three years after initial parent concerns before they are formally diagnosed. White children with private insurance typically \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.18553\/jmcp.2023.29.4.378\u0022\u003Ewait from 9 to 22 months\u003C\/a\u003E depending on age of diagnosis. This is just one of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s40615-024-02280-x\u0022\u003Enumerous examples of inequalities\u003C\/a\u003E that are entrenched in and deepened by medical and educational systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedical sociologists like me investigate how all of these \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/WHO-IER-CSDH-08.1\u0022\u003Efactors interact to affect a person\u2019s health\u003C\/a\u003E. This \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4324\/9781003569824\u0022\u003Esocial model of illness\u003C\/a\u003E sees sickness as shaped by social, cultural, political and economic factors. We examine both \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383496\u0022\u003Eindividual experiences and societal influences\u003C\/a\u003E to help address the health issues affecting vulnerable populations through large-scale reforms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy studying the way \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383496\u0022\u003Esocial forces shape health inequalities\u003C\/a\u003E, medical sociology helps address how health and illness extend beyond the body and into every aspect of people\u2019s lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Protesters standing in front of a federal building, holding signs in the shape of graves reading \u0026apos;16 MILLION LIVES\u0026apos; and \u0026apos;R.I.P. DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS,\u0026apos; wearing shirts that read \u0026apos;MEDICAID SAVES LIVES\u0026apos;\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710832\/original\/file-20260105-62-evcc0s.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EAccess to health insurance is a political issue that directly affects patients. Here, care workers gathered in June 2025 to protest Medicaid cuts.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/care-workers-with-the-service-employees-international-union-news-photo\/2221731651\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003ETasos Katopodis\/Getty Images for SEIU\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EOrigins of Medical Sociology in the US\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedical sociology \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/9781444314786.ch1\u0022\u003Eformally began in the U.S after World War II\u003C\/a\u003E, when the National Institutes of Health started investing in joint medical and sociological research projects. Hospitals began hiring sociologists to address questions like how to improve patient compliance, doctor-patient interactions and medical treatments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the focus of this early work was on issues specific to medicine, such as quality improvement or barriers to medication adherence. The goal was to study problems that could be directly applied in medical settings rather than challenging medical authority or existing inequalities. During that period, sociologists viewed illness mostly as a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/socialsystem00pars\/page\/n3\/mode\/2up\u0022\u003Edeviation from normal functioning\u003C\/a\u003E leading to impairments that require treatment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the concept of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/socialsystem00pars\/page\/n3\/mode\/2up\u0022\u003Esick role\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 developed by medical sociologist Talcott Parsons in the 1950s \u2013 saw illness as a form of deviance from social roles and expectations. Under this idea, patients were solely responsible for seeking out medical care in order to return to normal functioning in society.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the 1960s, sociologists began \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/stigmanotesonman0000goff\/page\/n5\/mode\/2up\u0022\u003Ecritiquing medical diagnoses and institutions\u003C\/a\u003E. Researchers criticized the idea of the sick role because it assumed illnesses were temporary and did not account for chronic conditions or disability, which can last for long periods of time and do not necessarily allow people to deviate from their life obligations. The sick role assumed that all people have access to medical care, and it did not take into account how social characteristics like race, class, gender and age can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1467-9566.1991.tb00522.x\u0022\u003Einfluence a person\u2019s experience of illness\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Patient wearing surgical mask sitting in chair of exam room, talking to a doctor\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=338\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=338\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=338\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=424\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=424\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710831\/original\/file-20260105-62-pk5w60.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=424\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EEarly models of illness in medical sociology discounted the experience of the patient.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/man-talks-with-dr-stela-kostova-at-families-together-of-news-photo\/1470350026\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EPaul Bersebach\/MediaNews Group\/Orange County Register via Getty Images\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParsons\u2019 sick role concept also emphasized the expertise of the physician rather than the patient\u2019s experience of illness. For example, sociologist Erving Goffman showed that the way \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4324\/9781351327763\u0022\u003Ecare is structured in asylums shaped how patients are treated\u003C\/a\u003E. He also examined how the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/stigmanotesonman0000goff\/page\/n5\/mode\/2up\u0022\u003Eexperience of stigma\u003C\/a\u003E is an interactive process that develops in response to social norms. This work influenced how researchers understood chronic illness and disability and laid the groundwork for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1467-9566.2009.01161.x\u0022\u003Elater debates on what counts as pathological or normal\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the 1970s, some researchers began to question the model of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1467-954X.1972.tb00220.x\u0022\u003Emedicine as an institution of social control\u003C\/a\u003E. They critiqued how medicine\u2019s jurisdiction expanded over many societal problems \u2013 such as old age and death \u2013 which were defined and treated as medical problems. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1146\/annurev.so.18.080192.001233\u0022\u003EResearchers were critical of the tendency to medicalize\u003C\/a\u003E and apply labels like \u201chealthy\u201d and \u201cill\u201d to increasing parts of human existence. This shift emphasized how a medical diagnosis can carry political weight and how medical authority can affect social inclusion or exclusion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe critical perspective aligns with critiques from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/09687599.2013.818773\u0022\u003Edisability studies\u003C\/a\u003E. Unlike medical sociology, which emerged through the medical model of disease, disability studies emerged from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bloomsbury.com\/us\/new-politics-of-disablement-9780333945674\/\u0022\u003Edisability rights activism and scholarship\u003C\/a\u003E. Rather than viewing disability as pathological, this field sees disability as a variation of the human condition rooted in social barriers and exclusionary environments. Instead of seeking cures, researchers focus on increasing accessibility, human rights and autonomy for disabled people.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA contemporary figure in this field was \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/disabilityvisibilityproject.com\/about\/\u0022\u003EAlice Wong\u003C\/a\u003E, a disability rights activist and medical sociologist who \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/obituaries\/2025\/11\/15\/disability-activist-alice-wong\/\u0022\u003Edied in November 2025\u003C\/a\u003E. Her work amplified disabled voices and helped shaped how the public understood disability justice and access to technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStructural Forces Shape Health and Illness\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy focusing on social and structural influences on health, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383496\u0022\u003Emedical sociology has contributed significantly\u003C\/a\u003E to programs addressing issues like segregation, discrimination, poverty, unemployment and underfunded schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, sociological research on racial health disparities invite \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383838\u0022\u003Eneighborhood interventions\u003C\/a\u003E that can help improve overall quality of life by increasing the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/free-school-meals-for-all-may-reduce-childhood-obesity-while-easing-financial-and-logistical-burdens-for-families-and-schools-223270\u0022\u003Eavailability of affordable nutritious foods\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-is-food-insecurity-152746\u0022\u003Ein underserved neighborhoods\u003C\/a\u003E or initiatives that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/socioeconomic-status-explains-most-of-the-racial-and-ethnic-achievement-gaps-in-elementary-school-237931\u0022\u003Eprioritize equal access to education\u003C\/a\u003E. At the societal level, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383496\u0022\u003Elarge-scale social policies\u003C\/a\u003E such as guaranteed minimum incomes or universal health care can dramatically reduce health inequalities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022People carrying boxes of food under a tent\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=360\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=360\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=360\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=452\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=452\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710822\/original\/file-20260105-70-3hpn4u.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=452\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EAccess to nutritious food is critical to health.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/escondido-ca-juliana-ramos-of-interfaith-community-services-news-photo\/2243706444\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EK.C. Alfred \/ The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedical sociology has also expanded the understanding of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383496\u0022\u003Ehow health care policies affect health\u003C\/a\u003E, helping ensure that policy changes take into account the broader social context. For example, a key area of medical sociological research is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0022146510383504\u0022\u003Erising cost of and limited access to health care\u003C\/a\u003E. This body of work focuses on the complex social and organizational factors of delivering health services. It highlights the need for more state and federal regulatory control as well as investment in groups and communities that need care the most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModern medical sociology ultimately considers all societal issues to be health issues. 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Read the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/illness-is-more-than-just-biological-medical-sociology-shows-how-social-factors-get-under-the-skin-and-cause-disease-270258\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eoriginal article\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"full_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBy studying the way social forces shape health inequalities, medical sociology helps address how health and illness extend beyond the body and into every aspect of people\u2019s lives.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"By studying the way social forces shape health inequalities, medical sociology helps address how health and illness extend beyond the body and into every aspect of people\u2019s lives."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2026-01-08 15:37:58","changed_gmt":"2026-04-06 18:16:40","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678961":{"id":"678961","type":"image","title":"Lack of access to safe and affordable housing is harmful to health. 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Entire neighborhoods disappeared, families were scattered, and lives were split into \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter.\u201d Nearly 20 years later, the haunting images of submerged rooftops and boat rescues remain vivid.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Surge That Shattered New Orleans\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Aug. 29, 2005, early reports claimed New Orleans had \u201cdodged the bullet.\u201d But offshore winds funneled water into the city\u2019s canals, triggering multiple catastrophic levee failures. The Lower Ninth Ward, where most fatalities occurred, was devastated as many residents, misled by comparisons to Hurricane Camille, chose not to evacuate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cKatrina\u2019s storm surge was exceptional,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/hermann-m-fritz\u0022\u003EHermann Fritz\u003C\/a\u003E, a civil engineering professor at Georgia Tech. \u201cIn some areas, we saw water levels over 27 feet\u0026nbsp;\u2014 that\u2019s like a three-story building.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile much attention focused on New Orleans\u2019 levee failures, Fritz points out that the surge\u2019s sheer height and energy would have overwhelmed even more robust defenses in some areas. \u201cKatrina showed us that nature can produce forces beyond our engineering designs,\u201d he says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Disaster of Inequality\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe storm didn\u2019t strike evenly; it exposed and deepened existing social and economic inequalities. \u201cThe disaster hit lower-income Black neighborhoods hardest,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/allen-hyde\u0022\u003EAllen Hyde\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor of history and sociology. He notes how years of segregation, disinvestment, and discriminatory housing policies left these communities uniquely vulnerable. Hyde continues, \u201cMany homes were in low-lying, flood-prone areas, and residents often lacked access to reliable transportation, making evacuation difficult or impossible.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia\u2019s Changing Landscape: Migration and Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKatrina displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed a staggering toll of more than 1,800 lives. Georgia quickly absorbed many evacuees, reshaping its demographics and infrastructure. \u201cHurricane Katrina led to one of the largest displacements of people due to a natural disaster,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/shatakshee-dhongde\u0022\u003EShatakshee Dhongde\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor of economics. \u201cIt changed the demographics of Georgia in measurable ways, from school enrollment to the labor market.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. Census Bureau tracked this migration, noting spikes in Louisiana-born residents in metro Atlanta. Local school districts enrolled hundreds of new students almost overnight, while housing markets saw increased demand from families looking for permanent homes. The arrival of so many displaced residents didn\u2019t just strain schools and housing \u2014 it reshaped the state\u2019s economy. Dhongde notes that evacuees often brought new skills, business ideas, and networks. At the same time, the state and local governments faced the financial burden of expanding social services, healthcare, and housing assistance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDhongde adds, \u201cThe impact of a disaster doesn\u2019t stop at the water\u2019s edge. It travels with people, and those effects can last for years.\u201d While the influx strained services, it also enriched Georgia\u2019s cultural and economic fabric.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHyde notes, \u201cGentrification made many neighborhoods unaffordable for former residents,\u201d and adds that many Black evacuees didn\u2019t return to New Orleans due to economic barriers and post-Katrina gentrification. Cultural communities scattered across cities like Atlanta, Houston, and Baton Rouge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELessons the Levees Still Teach\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Fritz, Katrina remains a wake-up call for coastal preparedness.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cWe can\u2019t stop hurricanes,\u201d he says, \u201cbut we can improve how we design and maintain our defenses, and how we evacuate people before it\u2019s too late.\u201d He warns that climate change, with its potential to intensify storms, makes those improvements even more urgent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDhongde sees a parallel need for social and economic planning. \u201cDisaster preparedness isn\u2019t just about sandbags and levees,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s also about ensuring the communities receiving evacuees have the resources and support systems to integrate them successfully.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Hyde stresses the importance of engaging youth and communities in preparedness efforts. \u201cYouth advocacy programs, like those we\u2019re piloting in Georgia, empower young people in marginalized neighborhoods with knowledge and agency to build long-term resilience. 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Georgia Tech and its partners are helping bring these world-changing ideas to life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Nov. 5 \u2013 6, Georgia Tech hosted the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ispi4kids.org\/phis2025\/\u0022\u003EPediatric Healthcare Innovation Summit 2025\u003C\/a\u003E (PHIS), a one-of-a-kind event that brought champions of children\u2019s health together to share knowledge, facilitate collaborative initiatives, and accelerate medical innovation. The summit was co-presented by the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pediatrics.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPediatric Innovation Network\u003C\/a\u003E (PIN), the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ispi4kids.org\/about\/\u0022\u003EInternational Society for Pediatric Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E (ISPI), and the FDA-funded \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/industry\/medical-products-rare-diseases-and-conditions\/pediatric-device-consortia-grants-program\u0022\u003EPediatric Device Consortia\u003C\/a\u003E (PDC).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event included a tour of the new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.choa.org\/locations\/arthur-m-blank-hospital\u0022\u003EArthur M. 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He emphasized that championing causes such as pediatric healthcare innovation not only aligns with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s mission\u003C\/a\u003E, but also with the vision surrounding the new infrastructure being built across campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re committed to turning our city and our neighborhood into a hub of innovation, and the area of life sciences is one of those areas that we are supporting \u2014 including our new Science Square neighborhood, which is devoted to precisely this,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough industry events happen every year, what makes PHIS unique is its goal of uniting not only clinicians and healthcare administrators, but also researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs. \u0026nbsp;Attendees are united around a shared goal of solving systemic problems and, ultimately, saving and improving the lives of children. Julia Kubanek, Georgia Tech\u2019s Vice President for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/interdisciplinary-research\u0022\u003EInterdisciplinary Research\u003C\/a\u003E, said that this collaborative approach provides a unique opportunity to progress ideas and technologies that impact the industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cParticularly in the pediatric space, the market is relatively small. When you have a specialized pediatric technology, it\u0027s sometimes difficult to get the resources to advance that into clinical trials and into products that can go to market,\u201d she said. \u201cThis environment that the summit creates is a supportive one for solving those problems and advancing life-saving research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile this was the third year that the event featured a pitch competition, it was the first year that winners were awarded monetary prizes. By bringing startups and investors together, the PHIS plays a vital role in getting impactful research from conceptual to consumer ready. This year\u2019s winners included: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/luminoah.com\/\u0022\u003ELuminoah\u003C\/a\u003E in first place, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rhaeos.com\/\u0022\u003ERhaeos\u003C\/a\u003E in second, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.acqumenmedical.com\/\u0022\u003EAcQumen Medical\u003C\/a\u003E in third.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough the event does encourage friendly competition, the ultimate goal remains to improve the lives of children and their families through collaboration, thought leadership, and innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur north star is taking care of children,\u201d Anthony Chang, founder of ISPI, said in his opening remarks. \u201cI think we underestimate how much we learn together. I look at our jobs not as jobs but as a special calling \u2014 taking care of children.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to PIN, ISPI, and PDC, the event was sponsored by Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/corporate.gatech.edu\/?utm_source=research\u0026amp;utm_medium=website\u0026amp;utm_id=092023\u0022\u003EOffice of Corporate Engagement\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.shrinerschildrens.org\/en\u0022\u003EShriner\u2019s Children\u2019s Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.choa.org\/\u0022\u003EChildren\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgia.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Economic Development\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gra.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Research Alliance\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.icanresearch.org\/\u0022\u003EInternational Children\u2019s Advisory Network\u003C\/a\u003E, among others.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Nov. 5 \u2013 6, Georgia Tech hosted the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ispi4kids.org\/phis2025\/\u0022\u003EPediatric Healthcare Innovation Summit 2025\u003C\/a\u003E (PHIS), a one-of-a-kind event that brought champions of children\u2019s health together to share knowledge, facilitate collaborative initiatives, and accelerate medical innovation. 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It can take up to 18 months in a bad one. However, the new LLMs from Georgia Tech could help to reduce stress and fast-track these job seekers into employment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKim is an assistant professor who specializes in human-computer interaction technology that benefits neurodivergent people. Riedl is a professor and an expert in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team\u2019s goal is to identify job-search pain points and understand how job coaches create better employment prospects for their autistic clients.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLarge-language models have an opportunity to support this kind of work if we can have more data about each different individual strength,\u201d Kim said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want to know what worked for them in specific settings at work, what didn\u2019t work, and what kind of accommodations can better help them. That includes how they should prepare for interviews, how they can better represent their skills, how they can address accommodations they need, and how to write a cover letter. It\u2019s a broad range.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDicks has advocated for neurodivergent people and helped them find employment for 20 years. She worked at the Center for the Visually Impaired in Atlanta before coming to Georgia Tech in 2017.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe said most nonprofits that support neurodivergent people offer career development programs and many contract job coaches, but limited coach availability often leads to long waitlists. However, LLMs could fill this availability gap to address the immediate needs of job seekers who may not have access to a job coach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese organizations often run at a slow pace, and there\u2019s high turnover,\u201d Dicks said. \u201cAn AI tool could get the job seeker quicker support. Maybe they don\u2019t even need to wait on the government system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf they\u2019re on a waitlist, it can help the user put together a resume and practice general interview questions. When the job coach is ready to work with them, they\u2019re able to hit the ground running.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENailing the Interview\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDicks said the job interview is one of the biggest challenges for people with autism.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey have trouble picking up on visual and nonverbal cues \u2014 the tone of the interview, figuring out the nuances that a question is hinting at,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019re not giving the warm and fuzzy vibes that allow them to connect on a personal level.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why Kim wants the models to reflect a strength-based coaching approach. Strength-based coaching is particularly effective for individuals with autism. Many possess traits that employers value. These include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClose attention to detail\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong technical proficiency\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnique problem-solving perspectives\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe issue is that they don\u2019t know how these strengths can be applied in the workplace,\u201d Kim said. \u201cOnce they understand this, they can communicate with employers about their strengths and the accommodations employers should provide to the job seeker so they can successfully apply their skills at work.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHandling Rejection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, Kim understands that candidates will need to handle rejection to make it through the search process. She envisions LLMs that help them refocus their energy and regain their confidence after being turned down.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen you get a lot of rejection emails, it\u2019s easy to feel you\u2019re not good enough,\u201d she said. \u201cBeing constantly reminded about your strengths and their prior successes can get them through the stressful job-seeking process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDicks said the models should also be able to provide feedback so that candidates don\u2019t repeat mistakes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt can tell them what would\u2019ve been a better answer or a better way to say it,\u201d Dicks said. \u201cIt can also encourage them with reminders that you get 100 noes before you get a yes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou\u2019re Hired, Now What?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDicks said the role of a job coach doesn\u2019t end the moment a client is hired. Government-contracted job coaches may work with their clients for up to 90 days after they start a new job to support their transition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, she said, sometimes that isn\u2019t enough. Many companies have probationary periods exceeding three months. Autistic individuals may struggle with on-the-job training or communicating what accommodations they need from their new employer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are just a few gaps an AI tool can fill for these individuals after they\u2019re hired.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI could see these models evolving to being supportive at those critical junctures of the probationary period being over or the one-year job review or the annual evaluation that everyone dreads,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDicks has an average caseload of 15 students, whom she assists in landing jobs and internships through the EXCEL program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEXCEL provides a mentorship program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the time they set foot on campus through graduation and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information and to apply, visit EXCEL\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/excel.gatech.edu\/home\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers are using an NSF grant to create new large-language models that help autistic job seekers understand their strengths and how to leverage them during the application process.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers are using an NSF grant to create new large-language models that help autistic job seekers understand their strengths and how to leverage them during the application process."}],"uid":"36530","created_gmt":"2026-01-15 19:04:04","changed_gmt":"2026-01-22 13:41:09","author":"Nathan Deen","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-15T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-15T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679012":{"id":"679012","type":"image","title":"Jennifer-Kim_86A4154-copy.jpg","body":null,"created":"1768503854","gmt_created":"2026-01-15 19:04:14","changed":"1768503854","gmt_changed":"2026-01-15 19:04:14","alt":"Jennifer Kim","file":{"fid":"263123","name":"Jennifer-Kim_86A4154-copy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/15\/Jennifer-Kim_86A4154-copy.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/15\/Jennifer-Kim_86A4154-copy.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":71820,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/15\/Jennifer-Kim_86A4154-copy.jpg?itok=hbn_0e9T"}}},"media_ids":["679012"],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"50876","name":"School of Interactive Computing"}],"categories":[{"id":"194606","name":"Artificial Intelligence"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"6053","name":"Autism"},{"id":"191680","name":"neurodiverse"},{"id":"780","name":"employment"},{"id":"174112","name":"excel program"},{"id":"192863","name":"go-ai"},{"id":"187812","name":"artificial intelligence (AI)"},{"id":"193556","name":"large language models"},{"id":"7011","name":"NSF grant"},{"id":"6957","name":"Job Search"},{"id":"13786","name":"job search strategies"},{"id":"194701","name":"go-resarchnews"},{"id":"9153","name":"Research Horizons"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686983":{"#nid":"686983","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Gazing Into the Mind\u2019s Eye With Mice \u2013 How Neuroscientists Are Seeing Human Vision More\u00a0Clearly","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022theconversation-article-body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the nursery rhyme about three blind mice, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7554\/eLife.31209\u0022\u003Emouse eyesight is surprisingly sensitive\u003C\/a\u003E. Studying how mice see has helped researchers discover unprecedented details about how individual brain cells communicate and work together to create a mental picture of the visual world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=P5IKL5UAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003EI am a neuroscientist\u003C\/a\u003E who studies how brain cells drive visual perception and how these processes can fail in conditions \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/cercor\/bhab025\u0022\u003Esuch as autism\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/haider.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMy lab\u003C\/a\u003E \u201clistens\u201d to the electrical activity of neurons in the outermost part of the brain called the cerebral cortex, a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1523\/JNEUROSCI.17-18-07079.1997\u0022\u003Elarge portion of which\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7551\/mitpress\/7131.003.0038\u0022\u003Eprocesses visual information\u003C\/a\u003E. Injuries to the visual cortex can lead to blindness and other visual deficits, even when the eyes themselves are unhurt.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding the activity of individual neurons \u2013 and how they work together while the brain is actively using and processing information \u2013 is a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/mapping-how-the-100-billion-cells-in-the-brain-all-fit-together-is-the-brave-new-world-of-neuroscience-170182\u0022\u003Elong-standing goal of neuroscience\u003C\/a\u003E. Researchers have moved much closer to achieving this goal thanks to new technologies aimed at the mouse visual system. And these findings will help scientists better see how the visual systems of people work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Mind in the Blink of an Eye\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers long thought that vision in mice appeared \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/s0042-6989(00)00081-x\u0022\u003Esluggish with low clarity\u003C\/a\u003E. But it turns out visual cortex neurons in mice \u2013 just like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.pneurobio.2024.102656\u0022\u003Ethose in humans, monkeys, cats and ferrets\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 require \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1523\/JNEUROSCI.0623-08.2008\u0022\u003Especific visual features to trigger activity\u003C\/a\u003E and are particularly \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nature11665\u0022\u003Eselective in alert and awake conditions\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy colleagues and I and others have found that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-021-24311-5\u0022\u003Emice are especially sensitive to\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-021-24311-5\u0022\u003Evisual stimuli directly in front of them\u003C\/a\u003E. This is surprising, because mouse eyes face outward rather than forward. Forward-facing eyes, like those of cats and primates, naturally have a larger area of focus straight ahead compared to outward-facing eyes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1787\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Microscopy image of stacks of neurons\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2048%2C1787\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=524\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=524\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=524\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=658\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=658\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708514\/original\/file-20251212-56-z8h8ny.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=658\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EThis image shows neurons in the mouse retina: cone photoreceptors (red), bipolar neurons (magenta), and a subtype of bipolar neuron (green).\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nihgov\/35882593476\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EBrian Liu and Melanie Samuel\/Baylor College of Medicine\/NIH via Flickr\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis finding suggests that the specialization of the visual system to highlight the frontal visual field appears to be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/361719a0\u0022\u003Eshared between mice and humans\u003C\/a\u003E. For mice, a visual focus on what\u2019s straight ahead may help them be more \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cub.2021.06.094\u0022\u003Eresponsive to shadows or edges\u003C\/a\u003E in front of them, helping them avoid looming predators or better \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.neuron.2021.03.010\u0022\u003Ehunt and capture insects for food\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImportantly, the center of view is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/jcm14155266\u0022\u003Emost affected in aging and many visual diseases\u003C\/a\u003E in people. Since mice also rely heavily on this part of the visual field, they may be particularly useful models to study and treat visual impairment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Thousand Voices Drive Complicated Choices\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvances in technology have greatly accelerated scientific understanding of vision and the brain. Researchers can now routinely record the activity of thousands of neurons at the same time and pair this data with real-time video of a mouse\u2019s face, pupil and body movements. This method can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/science.aav7893\u0022\u003Eshow how behavior interacts with brain activity\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s like spending years listening to a grainy recording of a symphony with one featured soloist, but now you have a pristine recording where you can hear every single musician with a note-by-note readout of every single finger movement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing these improved methods, researchers like me are studying how specific types of neurons work together during complex visual behaviors. This involves analyzing how factors such as movement, alertness and the environment influence visual activity in the brain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, my lab and I found that the speed of visual signaling is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cub.2025.02.009\u0022\u003Ehighly sensitive to what actions are possible\u003C\/a\u003E in the physical environment. If a mouse rests on a disc that permits running, visual signals travel to the cortex faster than if the mouse views the same images while resting in a stationary tube \u2013 even when the mouse is totally still in both conditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn order to connect electrical activity to visual perception, researchers also have to ask a mouse what it thinks it sees. How have we done this?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last decade has seen researchers debunking long-standing \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fnsys.2014.00173\u0022\u003Emyths about mouse learning and behavior\u003C\/a\u003E. Like other rodents, mice are also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/im-a-neuroscientist-who-taught-rats-to-drive-their-joy-suggests-how-anticipating-fun-can-enrich-human-life-239029\u0022\u003Esurprisingly clever\u003C\/a\u003E and can learn how to \u201ctell\u201d researchers about the visual events they perceive through their behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, mice can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1523\/jneurosci.3560-13.2013\u0022\u003Elearn to release a lever\u003C\/a\u003E to indicate they have detected that a pattern has brightened or tilted. They can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.celrep.2017.08.047\u0022\u003Erotate a Lego wheel left or right\u003C\/a\u003E to move a visual stimulus to the center of a screen like a video game, and they can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7554\/eLife.50340\u0022\u003Estop running on a wheel\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fnbeh.2020.00104\u0022\u003Eand lick a water spout\u003C\/a\u003E when they detect the visual scene has suddenly changed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Mouse drinking from a metal water spout\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/708526\/original\/file-20251212-56-ccqnav.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EMice can be trained to drink water as a way to \u2018tell\u2019 researchers they see something.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/mouse-drinking-from-a-spout-royalty-free-image\/178825439\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003Efelixmizioznikov\/iStock via Getty Images Plus\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMice can also use visual cues to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cub.2018.01.038\u0022\u003Efocus their visual processing\u003C\/a\u003E to specific parts of the visual field. As a result, they can more quickly and accurately respond to visual stimuli that appear in those regions. For example, my team and I found that a faint visual image in the peripheral visual field is difficult for mice to detect. But once they do notice it \u2013 and tell us by licking a water spout \u2013 their subsequent responses are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-020-14355-4\u0022\u003Efaster and more accurate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese improvements come at a cost: If the image unexpectedly appears in a different location, the mice are slower and less likely to respond to it. These findings resemble those found in studies on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/00335558008248231\u0022\u003Espatial attention in people\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy lab has also found that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41593-025-01888-4\u0022\u003Eparticular types of inhibitory neurons\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 brain cells that prevent activity from spreading \u2013 strongly control the strength of visual signals. When we activated certain inhibitory neurons in the visual cortex of mice, we could effectively \u201cerase\u201d their perception of an image.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese kinds of experiments are also revealing that the boundaries between perception and action in the brain are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41593-025-02114-x\u0022\u003Emuch less separate than once thought\u003C\/a\u003E. This means that visual neurons will respond differently to the same image in ways that depend on behavioral circumstances \u2013 for example, visual responses differ if the image will be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-019-1787-x\u0022\u003Esuccessfully detected\u003C\/a\u003E, if it appears \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.neuron.2025.06.001\u0022\u003Ewhile the mouse is moving\u003C\/a\u003E, or if it appears \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/science.aav3932\u0022\u003Ewhen the mouse is thirsty or hydrated\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding how different factors shape how cortical neurons rapidly respond to visual images will require advances in computational tools that can separate the contribution of these behavioral signals from the visual ones. Researchers also need technologies that can isolate how specific types of brain cells carry and communicate these signals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EData Clouds Encircling the Globe\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis surge of research on the mouse visual system has led to a significant increase in the amount of data that scientists can not only gather in a single experiment but also publicly share among each other.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMajor national and international research centers focused on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/brain-map.org\/\u0022\u003Eunraveling the circuitry of the mouse visual system\u003C\/a\u003E have been leading the charge in ushering in new optical, electrical and biological \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.internationalbrainlab.com\/\u0022\u003Etools to measure large numbers of visual neurons\u003C\/a\u003E in action. Moreover, they make \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/brain-map.org\/atlases#mouse\u0022\u003Eall the data publicly available\u003C\/a\u003E, inspiring \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mouse.digital-brain.cn\/projectome\/pfc\u0022\u003Esimilar efforts around the globe\u003C\/a\u003E. This collaboration accelerates the ability of researchers to analyze data, replicate findings and make new discoveries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnological advances in data collection and sharing can make the culture of scientific discovery more efficient and transparent \u2013 a major \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fninf.2023.1276407\u0022\u003Edata informatics goal\u003C\/a\u003E of neuroscience in the years ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the past 10 years are anything to go by, I believe such discoveries are just the tip of the iceberg, and the mighty and not-so-blind mouse will play a leading role in the continuing quest to understand the mysteries of the human brain.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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(Rusty) Roberts, director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute\u0027s (GTRI) Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems (ATAS) Laboratory, was awarded the International Test and Evaluation Association\u0027s (ITEA) 2025 Allen R. Matthews Award, the association\u0027s highest honor for lifetime achievement in test and evaluation (T\u0026amp;E).\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ENamed for ITEA\u0027s founder, the Allen R. Matthews Award recognizes individuals whose careers have produced lasting and significant contributions to the T\u0026amp;E community. It is reserved for those whose impact is measured not only in technical achievements, but also in sustained leadership and service to the profession.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERoberts is a nationally recognized expert in T\u0026amp;E. He has spent decades helping the Department of Defense modernize how it evaluates complex systems. This includes work in electronic warfare and threat radar environments. He leads ATAS at GTRI, where he has launched and continues to guide a cross-Institute T\u0026amp;E initiative that brings together GTRI\u0027s technical resources to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense\u0027s Test Resource Management Center and the network of Department of Defense test and training ranges.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUnder Roberts\u0027 leadership, GTRI has delivered multiple high-impact test assets. These include sophisticated threat radar systems that allow United States forces to evaluate sensors and electronic countermeasures against realistic representations of adversary surface-to-air missile threats.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoberts began his path into T\u0026amp;E in the United States Army. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in electrical engineering, he served as a Signal Corps officer with assignments at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and in Kaiserslautern, Germany. As a platoon leader and company commander, he led an operational test of the Tactical Automated Switching System. This was his first exposure to formal operational testing and the realities of fielding new communications technology for soldiers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Army later sent Roberts to graduate school at Georgia Tech for advanced study in electrical engineering. This was followed by a teaching tour at West Point. As an Associate Professor and later course director for a senior-level two-semester electronics sequence, he strengthened both his technical depth and his ability to communicate complex concepts to the next generation of Army officers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen his active-duty commitment ended, Roberts transitioned to the Army Reserve. He attended a Georgia Tech alumni job fair in Atlanta. That event led him to GTRI, where he joined as an associate project director on what was then the largest project ever awarded to the Institute. This project involved a threat radar system intended as a test asset for the T\u0026amp;E community. The role immersed him in the operations and needs of major ranges such as China Lake, the Nevada Test and Training Range, and Eglin Air Force Base. It also set the course for a career spent designing and delivering advanced test capabilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoberts helped guide a broader shift in how threat systems are developed for T\u0026amp;E. Early in his GTRI career, teams focused on highly specialized single-threat \u0022point solutions\u0022 that were extremely accurate but time-consuming and expensive to build. Today, he advocates and leads work toward modular and open architecture radar systems. These can be reconfigured to emulate multiple threats using shared hardware and powerful software-defined back ends. This approach improves agility and helps keep pace with rapid advances in adversary systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond his technical leadership, Roberts has been a central figure in ITEA. He is a past president of the association and has been actively involved since the early 1990s. Over the decades, he has championed the importance of professional societies in helping T\u0026amp;E practitioners share lessons learned, grow their networks, and advance their careers. He has also been a vocal advocate for bringing more early-career engineers and scientists into the T\u0026amp;E profession. He continues to encourage embedding systems engineering and T\u0026amp;E thinking throughout the system development lifecycle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its statement on the award, ITEA said \u201cWith nearly five decades of dedicated service to our Nation, including over 30 years of continuous and influential involvement in test and evaluation, Rusty Roberts stands as a national asset to the T\u0026amp;E profession and a treasured member of the ITEA family.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoberts\u0027 career highlights Georgia Tech and GTRI\u0027s long-standing role in advancing the science and practice of test and evaluation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWriter: \u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Weems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGTRI Communications\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003Cbr\u003EAtlanta, Georgia\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).\u202fFounded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 3,000 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $919 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.\u202fGTRI\u0027s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERussell L. 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McClure Citation of Honor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. This national award\u0026nbsp;recognizes exemplary contributions to advancing professional activities for engineers in the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGreene, of GTRI\u2019s Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), said his first reaction to the award was shaped by the very security awareness culture he supports at work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are in training season for phishing emails at GTRI,\u201d he said with a laugh. \u201cSo, my first reaction was almost disbelief. 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For Greene, that focus aligns directly with how he has chosen to invest his time in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hkn.ieee.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIEEE and in IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the organization\u2019s honor society for electrical and computer engineers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGreene\u2019s involvement with IEEE-HKN began as an undergraduate at Boston University, and continued through graduate school and into his professional career. Over time, he moved from chapter-level activities into roles that support the wider society, particularly in areas such as data management, AI-enabled tools, and mentoring programs that connect students with alumni and professionals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe describes IEEE and IEEE-HKN as a kind of infrastructure for the profession, giving students and early-career engineers a place to test their leadership skills, build networks, and learn how to work across disciplines. In the interview, Greene emphasized how much of his volunteer work focuses on creating systems that make those experiences easier to access and more sustainable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than focusing only on one-time events, he has helped build programs that can be replicated and scaled, from virtual mentoring and career panels to tools that help chapters track engagement and connect with each other. Those efforts support the kind of professional development that the McClure Citation seeks to highlight, including career readiness, leadership, and the ability to engage with broader policy and societal issues that affect engineers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGreene said that one of the most rewarding aspects of his IEEE-HKN work is seeing students and young professionals realize how much they have to offer, even early in their careers. 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The lightweight policy learned through this process enables the lab\u2019s humanoid robot to traverse more than a dozen real-world terrains\u2014grass, gravel, sand, stairs, and slopes\u2014without retraining or depth sensors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy training an expert and a deployable controller together, we can turn rich simulation feedback into a lightweight policy that runs on real hardware, letting our humanoid adapt to uneven, unstructured terrain with far less data and hand-tuning than traditional methods. - Feiyang Wu\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the application of these training processes, the team hopes to speed the development of deployable humanoid robots for home use, manufacturing, defense, and search and rescue assistance in dangerous environments. 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By organizing key metrics into interactive visuals, the dashboard helps stakeholders assess market readiness and identify regulatory actions that could accelerate SAF adoption.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmphasizing the importance of data-driven insights, Matisoff said, \u201cThe Department of Energy has a Grand Challenge to produce 3 billion gallons a year of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030, and 35 billion gallons a year by 2050. By compiling and visualizing SAF data, we can help policymakers and researchers understand progress towards these goals, where the key opportunities and bottlenecks are \u2013 and how to move forward effectively\u201d.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy SAF Matters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhile aviation only accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is a rapidly growing share, and decarbonizing this sector is considered one of the most challenging aspects of the energy transition. Produced from renewable feedstocks, sustainable aviation fuel offers a pathway to reduce lifecycle emissions from air travel without requiring major changes to aircraft or infrastructure. However, SAF production and deployment face hurdles related to cost, supply chain development, and policy support.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEPIcenter\u2019s Director \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/people\/laura-taylor\u0022\u003ELaura Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E highlighted the dashboard\u2019s role in addressing these challenges:\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cSustainable aviation fuel is a cornerstone of decarbonizing air travel, but the market is complex and rapidly evolving. The dashboard provides clarity by organizing the relevant data in a way that\u2019s accessible and actionable for decision-makers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis tool is meant to bridge analysis and action,\u201d said You. \u201cBy visualizing SAF production, capacity, and offtake dynamics, the dashboard allows policymakers and stakeholders to see where the market is moving, where gaps remain, and how targeted infrastructure investments or supportive policies could unlock scale.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe EPIcenter SAF Dashboard is intended as a resource for industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers working to accelerate SAF adoption. 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Now, software experts who make that research possible are gaining a new leader.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Computing named Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vuduc.org\/v2\/\u0022\u003ERich Vuduc\u003C\/a\u003E as director of the Center for Scientific Software Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ssecenter.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECSSE\u003C\/a\u003E). The Georgia Tech hub is dedicated to building reliable, high-performance software for scientists. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder Vuduc\u2019s leadership, CSSE strives to accelerate the pace and increase the quality of scientific discovery by developing custom software tools and best practices tailored to researchers\u2019 needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere is a reproducibility and reliability problem right now with scientific software,\u201d Vuduc said. \u201cThe promise of CSSE is to leverage capabilities shared between Georgia Tech, Schmidt Sciences, and industry experts to address this problem.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIssues arise because scientists often need to develop their own software for experiments or data analysis. However, troubleshooting coding issues and other bugs can slow down research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo assist these scientists, CSSE receives their input to create custom software tools and best practices. The center employs professional software engineers who build and deliver products tailor-made to the needs of researchers at Georgia Tech and broader scientific communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond its research focus, CSSE helps Georgia Tech fulfill its educational mission. The center provides students with direct access and exposure to real-world software engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the center enters its third year, Vuduc wants to better prepare students for employment by enhancing their hands-on experience while learning from CSSE engineers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo achieve this goal, Vuduc is working to establish a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.infoready4.com\/#competitionDetail\/1999204\u0022\u003EPh.D. fellowship program\u003C\/a\u003E in which CSSE engineers mentor students. This program would connect academic inquiry with industry expertise, creating the next generation of dynamic leaders in computational science. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc also envisions pairing CSSE with Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program\u003C\/a\u003E. This approach would allow undergraduate students to earn class credit while working with CSSE engineers on large software engineering projects spanning multiple semesters.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe center gives our students access to something that is very unique to find in a university environment,\u201d Vuduc said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe software engineers in CSSE mostly come from industry. They have over 65 years of combined experience doing real-world software engineering that students can learn from.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc is a 2010 recipient of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/awards.acm.org\/bell\u0022\u003EGordon Bell Prize\u003C\/a\u003E and a leading expert in high-performance computing (HPC). He was a finalist for the award in 2020 and 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Gordon Bell Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize in supercomputing due to the scope and magnitude of research it recognizes, celebrates achievement in HPC research and application.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc joined Georgia Tech in 2007 as one of the first faculty hired for the new Division of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). Not a stranger of leading new units, he saw CSE begin offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in 2008 and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/founding-school\u0022\u003Eattain school status in 2010\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2021, Vuduc has served as co-director of the Center for Research into Novel Computing Hierarchies (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crnch.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECRNCH\u003C\/a\u003E).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECRNCH is an interdisciplinary research center at Georgia Tech that explores technologies and approaches that will usher the next generation of computing. Areas CRNCH studies include quantum computing, brain-inspired computing, and approximate computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc will step down as CRNCH co-director to fulfill his role as CSSE director. The College of Computing will lead a search for CRNCH\u2019s next co-director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn a sense, the CRNCH to CSSE transition was partly a natural one because one thing that contributes to software challenges is that hardware platforms are also changing and evolving very rapidly,\u201d said Vuduc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPeople are exploring radically new hardware systems and we will have to write software configured for those too. Centers, like CRNCH and CSSE, strongly position Georgia Tech to lead these endeavors.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlessandro (Alex) Orso\u003C\/strong\u003E, the previous CSSE director, departed Georgia Tech earlier this year to become\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.uga.edu\/alex-orso-named-dean-of-ugas-college-of-engineering\/\u0022\u003Edean of the University of Georgia\u2019s College of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. Orso and Distinguished Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EIrfan Essa\u003C\/strong\u003E wrote the proposal to bring CSSE to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech formed CSSE in 2022 after securing an $11 million grant from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.schmidtsciences.org\/\u0022\u003ESchmidt Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and his spouse, Wendy Schmidt, founded the philanthropic venture that funds science and technology research and talent networking programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s CSSE is part of Schmidt Sciences\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.schmidtsciences.org\/viss\/\u0022\u003EVirtual Institute for Scientific Software (VISS) program\u003C\/a\u003E. This network helps scientists obtain more robust, flexible, scalable open-source software.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESchmidt Sciences is investing $40 million in VISS over five years at four universities: Georgia Tech, University of Washington, Johns Hopkins University, and University of Cambridge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECSSE uses the funding to employ a software engineering lead, three senior and two junior software engineers. The Schmidt Sciences grant equips these engineers with computing resources to build scientific software. Along with the director, an advisory board guides the group\u2019s work to meet the point of need for scientists in the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am grateful to Schmidt Sciences for their support of CSSE. It aligns with our college\u2019s strategic goals and expertise in scientific software, and I am delighted that Rich has agreed to take on this important role,\u201d said Vivek Sarkar, Dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair of Computing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI know that Rich is committed to growing CSSE\u0027s internal and external visibility and long-term sustainability. I am confident that he will also help further socialize CSSE among internal stakeholders across Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EScientists across Georgia Tech rely on powerful software tools to propel breakthroughs in fields ranging from physics to biology. Now, software experts who make that research possible are gaining a new leader.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Computing named Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vuduc.org\/v2\/\u0022\u003ERich Vuduc\u003C\/a\u003E as director of the Center for Scientific Software Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ssecenter.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECSSE\u003C\/a\u003E). The Georgia Tech hub is dedicated to building reliable, high-performance software for scientists. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder Vuduc\u2019s leadership, CSSE strives to accelerate the pace and increase the quality of scientific discovery by developing custom software tools and best practices tailored to researchers\u2019 needs.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The College of Computing named Professor Rich Vuduc as director of the Center for Scientific Software Engineering (CSSE). The Georgia Tech hub is dedicated to building reliable, high-performance software for scientists.  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Breakthroughs in protein research are producing vaccines, resilient crops, bioenergy sources, and other innovative technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite their importance, most of what scientists know about proteins only comes from a small sample size. This stands in the way of fully understanding how most proteins work and unlocking their full potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~yunan\/\u0022\u003EYunan Luo\u003C\/a\u003E believes artificial intelligence (AI) could fill this knowledge gap. The National Science Foundation agrees. Luo is the recipient of an NSF Faculty Early Career Development (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\/career-faculty-early-career-development-program\u0022\u003ECAREER\u003C\/a\u003E) award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSo much of biology depends on knowing what proteins do, but decades of research have concentrated on a relatively small set of well-studied proteins. This imbalance in scientific attention leads to a distorted view of the biological landscape that\u0026nbsp;quietly shapes our data and our algorithms,\u201d Luo said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy group\u2019s goal is to build machine learning (ML) models that actively close this gap by generating trustworthy\u0026nbsp;function predictions for the many proteins that remain understudied.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[Related: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/faculty-use-ai-protein-design-and-discovery-support-18-million-nih-grant\u0022\u003EYunan Luo to use AI for Protein Design and Discovery with Support of $1.8 Million NIH Grant\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/show-award\/?AWD_ID=2442063\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003Eproposal to NSF\u003C\/a\u003E, Luo coined this rich-get-richer effect \u201cannotation inequality.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne problem of annotation inequality is that it slows progress in disease prognosis, drug discovery, and other critical biomedical areas. It is challenging to innovate the few proteins that scientists already know so much about.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA cascading effect of annotation inequality is that it diminishes the effectiveness of studying proteins with\u0026nbsp;AI. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI methods learn from existing experimental data. Datasets skewed toward well-known proteins propagate and become entrenched in models. Over time, this makes it harder for computers to research understudied proteins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cProtein annotation inequality creates an effect analogous to a vast library where 95% of patrons only read the top 5% popular books, leaving the rest of the collection to gather dust,\u201d Luo said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis has resulted in knowledge disparities across proteins in current literature and databases, biasing our understanding of protein functions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF CAREER award will fund Luo with over $770,000 for the next five years to tackle head-on the problem of protein annotation inequality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo will use the grant to build an accurate, unbiased protein function prediction framework at scale. His project aims to:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReveal how annotation inequality affects protein function prediction systems\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate ML techniques suited for biological data, which is often noisy, incomplete, and imbalanced \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntegrate data and ML models into a scalable framework to accelerate discoveries involving understudied proteins\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore enduring than the ML framework, Luo will leverage the NSF award to support educational and outreach programs. His goal is to groom the next generation of researchers to study other challenges in computational biology, not just the annotation inequality problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo teaches graduate and undergraduate courses focused on computational biology and ML. Problems and methods developed through the CAREER project can be used as course material in his classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo also championed collaboration with Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECEISMC\u003C\/a\u003E) in his proposal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough this partnership, local high school teachers and students would gain access to his data and models. This promotes deeper learning of biology and data science through hands-on experience with real-world tools. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo sees reaching students and the community as a way of paying forward the support he received from Georgia Tech colleagues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am incredibly grateful for this recognition from the NSF,\u201d said Luo, an assistant professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (CSE).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis would not have been possible without my students and collaborators, whose hard work laid the groundwork for this proposal.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo praised CSE faculty members \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~badityap\/\u0022\u003EB. Aditya Prakash\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/xiuweizhang.wordpress.com\/\u0022\u003EXiuwei Zhang\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/chaozhang.org\/\u0022\u003EChao Zhang\u003C\/a\u003E for their guidance. All three study \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning\u0022\u003Emachine learning\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/computational-bioscience-and-biomedicine\u0022\u003Ecomputational bioscience\u003C\/a\u003E, two of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/research\u0022\u003ECSE\u2019s five core research areas\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuo also thanked \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~hpark\/\u0022\u003EHaesun Park\u003C\/a\u003E for her support and recommendation for the CAREER award. Park is a Regents\u2019 Professor and the chair of the School of CSE.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProteins, including antibodies, hemoglobin, and insulin, power nearly every vital aspect of life. Breakthroughs in protein research are producing vaccines, resilient crops, bioenergy sources, and other innovative technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite their importance, most of what scientists know about proteins only comes from a small sample size. This stands in the way of fully understanding how most proteins work and unlocking their full potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~yunan\/\u0022\u003EYunan Luo\u003C\/a\u003E believes artificial intelligence (AI) could fill this knowledge gap. The National Science Foundation agrees. 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Fast, precise, and scalable, GTMI\u2019s innovations turn complex problems into real world solutions, showcasing how cutting edge research becomes game changing impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44714\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s hybrid manufacturing breakthroughs are reshaping how industries \u2014 from the U.S. Navy to aerospace and rail \u2014 repair and build critical parts. Fast, precise, and scalable, GTMI\u2019s innovations turn complex problems into real world solutions, showcasing how cutting edge research becomes game changing impact.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s hybrid manufacturing innovations are transforming defense and industry alike, turning complex repair challenges into fast, scalable solutions that boost performance, resilience, and real world impact."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2026-01-08 21:23:39","changed_gmt":"2026-01-09 13:33:30","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-08T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678945":{"id":"678945","type":"image","title":"mazak-machine-people.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGTMI researchers work beside a Mazak machine inside Georgia Tech\u2019s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, continuing a partnership with Mazak that has advanced hybrid manufacturing innovation for more than a decade.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1767907437","gmt_created":"2026-01-08 21:23:57","changed":"1767907437","gmt_changed":"2026-01-08 21:23:57","alt":"Three individuals standing at a workbench in front of a large Mazak hybrid manufacturing machine, discussing components and technical drawings.","file":{"fid":"263043","name":"mazak-machine-people.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/08\/mazak-machine-people.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/08\/mazak-machine-people.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1184429,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/08\/mazak-machine-people.jpg?itok=CmbEVqcc"}}},"media_ids":["678945"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"687042":{"#nid":"687042","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Climbs to No. 2 University in Federally Sponsored Research Expenditures","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUniversity research drives U.S. innovation, and Georgia Institute of Technology is leading the way.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ncses.nsf.gov\/surveys\/higher-education-research-development\/2024#data\u0022\u003EHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey\u003C\/a\u003E from the National Science Foundation (NSF) places Georgia Tech as No. 2 nationally for federally sponsored research expenditures in 2024. This is Georgia Tech\u2019s highest-ever ranking from the NSF HERD survey and a 70% increase over the Institute\u0027s 2019 numbers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn total expenditures from all externally funded dollars (including the federal government, foundations, industry, etc.), Georgia Tech is ranked at No. 6.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech remains ranked No. 1 among universities without a medical school \u2014 a major accomplishment, as medical schools account for a quarter of all research expenditures nationally.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech\u2019s rise to No. 2 in federally sponsored research expenditures reflects the extraordinary talent and commitment of our faculty, staff, students, and partners. This achievement demonstrates the confidence federal agencies have in our ability to deliver transformative research that addresses the nation\u2019s most critical challenges,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the state of Georgia maintained its No. 8 position in university research and development, and for the first time, the state topped the $4 billion mark in research expenditures. Georgia Tech provides $1.5 billion, the largest state university contribution. In the last five years, federal funding for higher education research in the state of Georgia has grown an astounding 46% \u2014 10 points higher than the U.S. rate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELieuwen said, \u201cGeorgia Tech is proud to lead the state in research contributions, helping Georgia surpass the $4 billion mark for the first time. Our work doesn\u2019t just advance knowledge \u2014 it saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens national security. This growth reflects our commitment to drive innovation that benefits Georgia, our country, and the world.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the NSF HERD Survey\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF HERD Survey is an annual census of U.S. colleges and universities that expended at least $150,000 in separately accounted for research and development (R\u0026amp;D) in the fiscal year. The survey collects information on R\u0026amp;D expenditures by field of research and source of funds and also gathers information on types of research, expenses, and headcounts of R\u0026amp;D personnel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u0027s Research Enterprise\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research enterprise at Georgia Tech is led by the Executive Vice President for Research, Tim Lieuwen, and directs a portfolio of research, development, and sponsored activities. This includes leadership of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), the Enterprise Innovation Institute, 11 interdisciplinary research institutes (IRIs), Office of Commercialization, Office of Corporate Engagement, plus research centers, and related research administrative support units. 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Coles will serve as the principal investigator with Choudhury and Wright serving as the co-principal investigators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir project, \u201cDesigning Futures: Afrofuturist Co-Creation with AI for Community-Led Facade Design\u201d will be realized during a 16-week design studio (ARCH 4016) class that will take place during fall 2026 and serve senior undergraduate architecture students. Participants from diverse majors will join through the Building for Equity and Sustainability Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) team, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Communities Research and Education (SCoRE). Pre-planning tasks will occur spring semester in preparation for the fall studio class.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe studio class will collaborate with Moinak Choudhury and students in LMC 3403, who bring expertise in technical communication, responsible AI use, and community-based learning to co-create engagement materials and public-facing documentation that strengthen the project\u2019s interdisciplinary links between design, sustainability, and communication.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final result of the project encompasses students who will design and install a modular, solar-powered fa\u00e7ade panel system for the outdoor classroom on WAWA\u2019s campus. This project \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/saportareport.com\/touching-grass\/sections\/reports\/mark-lannaman\/\u0022\u003Eextends work done by a previous Georgia Tech VIP team\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe panels will serve multiple functions: participatory community engagement, artistic expression, and climate regulation. This project will advance the classroom toward its intended vision as an Afrofuturist learning space with technological nods to the Keneda Building on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus. With the help of this seed grant, interdisciplinary team members will delve into design, engineering, computing, communication, and community partnership.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and the College of Design (CoD) awarded a seed grant to Christian Coles, lecturer in the School of Architecture; Moinak Choudhury, Ph.D., lecturer in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC); and Janelle Wright, environmental justice programs manager, at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and the College of Design (CoD) awarded a seed grant to Christian Coles, lecturer in the School of Architecture; Moinak Choudhury, Ph.D., lecturer in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC); "}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2026-01-06 19:06:48","changed_gmt":"2026-01-06 19:07:43","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678930":{"id":"678930","type":"image","title":"Pictured are Christian Coles (left) and Moinak Choudhury (right).","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPictured are Christian Coles (left) and Moinak Choudhury (right).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1767726318","gmt_created":"2026-01-06 19:05:18","changed":"1767726358","gmt_changed":"2026-01-06 19:05:58","alt":"Pictured are Christian Coles (left) and Moinak Choudhury (right).","file":{"fid":"263027","name":"2-researchers-side-by-side.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/06\/2-researchers-side-by-side.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/06\/2-researchers-side-by-side.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":690854,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/06\/2-researchers-side-by-side.jpg?itok=a-3433Mi"}}},"media_ids":["678930"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWalter Rich\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["walter.rich@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686920":{"#nid":"686920","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Energy Insecurity Linked to Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression, School of Public Policy Study Finds","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2840540\u0022 title=\u0022null\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecurity \u2014 the inability to meet basic household energy needs \u2014 as a critical, yet often overlooked, social determinant of health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhile we often talk about food and housing insecurity, fewer people recognize energy as a basic necessity that shapes not only comfort, but also safety and stress,\u201d said Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/f276dd8a-0e13-5b66-b4cf-3d2960e01b2d\u0022 title=\u0022null\u0022\u003EMichelle Graff\u003C\/a\u003E, who co-authored the paper published in \u003Cem\u003EJAMA Network Open\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnalyzing data from the U.S. Census Bureau\u2019s Household Pulse Survey, the researchers found that 43% of households experienced energy insecurity in the past year. Among respondents who reduced spending on necessities to cover energy bills, nearly 39% reported symptoms of anxiety and 32% reported symptoms of depression \u2014 more than twice the incidence among respondents who didn\u2019t need to make that tradeoff.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing able to afford your home does not guarantee you can afford to safely heat, cool, or power it,\u201d Graff said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch instability disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic households, renters, and families dependent on electronic medical devices, Graff said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd while the study was not designed to explain whether energy insecurity causes mental health issues or some other dynamic is at work, Graff said it\u2019s incontrovertible that these groups face compounding stressors. Living in inefficient housing can lead to higher bills and unsafe temperatures, disrupting sleep and health. When combined with the financial anxiety of potential utility shutoffs and the need to sacrifice food or medicine to pay bills, these trade-offs create a cycle of chronic stress, she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong other recommendations, Graff said healthcare providers should start screening for energy insecurity just as they do for food insecurity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe view this primarily as a data-collection initiative designed to generate the evidence needed to inform future policy recommendations and program improvements,\u201d Graff said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGraff is continuing to explore these issues with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=spp.gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022null\u0022\u003ECarter School\u003C\/a\u003E graduate students, including recent \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1040619025000661?via%3Dihub\u0022\u003Ework\u003C\/a\u003E on state-level aid implementation with Ph.D. student Ryan Anthony and upcoming research with other students on how energy insecurity impacts eviction rates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe article, \u201cEnergy Insecurity and Mental Health Symptoms in US Adults,\u201d was published Oct. 27, 2025, in JAMA Network Open. It is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi:10.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2025.39479\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi:10.1001\/jamanetworkopen.2025.39479\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in U.S. households.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in U.S. households."}],"uid":"34600","created_gmt":"2025-12-16 20:44:16","changed_gmt":"2026-01-06 14:02:04","author":"mpearson34","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678862":{"id":"678862","type":"image","title":"energy-insecurity-mental-health.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEnergy insecurity is a significant financial problem, and potentially a major mental health issue, for millions of Americans.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1765917961","gmt_created":"2025-12-16 20:46:01","changed":"1765917961","gmt_changed":"2025-12-16 20:46:01","alt":"A woman wearing a hat and warm clothing prepares food in her kitchen.","file":{"fid":"262952","name":"energy-insecurity-mental-health.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/16\/energy-insecurity-mental-health.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/16\/energy-insecurity-mental-health.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":979742,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/12\/16\/energy-insecurity-mental-health.jpg?itok=FVTsWXlA"}},"678864":{"id":"678864","type":"image","title":"Michelle Graff","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor Michelle Graff.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1765918275","gmt_created":"2025-12-16 20:51:15","changed":"1765918275","gmt_changed":"2025-12-16 20:51:15","alt":"\u0022\u0022","file":{"fid":"262954","name":"fb50e65939f4bc3d6cdd1f16.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/16\/fb50e65939f4bc3d6cdd1f16.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/16\/fb50e65939f4bc3d6cdd1f16.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":15260,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/12\/16\/fb50e65939f4bc3d6cdd1f16.jpg?itok=MqO7ho_j"}}},"media_ids":["678862","678864"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:michael.pearson@iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMichael Pearson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIvan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["michael.pearson@iac.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"679305":{"#nid":"679305","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech\u2019s Executive Vice President for Research Search","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists. Each candidate will visit campus and present a seminar sharing their broad vision for the Institute\u0027s research enterprise. The seminars are open to all faculty, students, and staff across the campus community. Interested individuals can attend in person or register to participate via Zoom (pre-registration is required).\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/finalists-chosen-georgia-techs-executive-vice-president-research-search\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists. Each candidate will visit campus and present a seminar sharing their broad vision for the Institute\u0027s research enterprise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2025-01-08 16:27:57","changed_gmt":"2026-01-01 18:36:45","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675965":{"id":"675965","type":"image","title":"19C10400-P19-001-Web Use - 1,000px Wide.jpg","body":null,"created":"1736299056","gmt_created":"2025-01-08 01:17:36","changed":"1736299056","gmt_changed":"2025-01-08 01:17:36","alt":"Historical sign depicting information about Tech Tower","file":{"fid":"259654","name":"19C10400-P19-001-Web Use - 1,000px Wide.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/19C10400-P19-001-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/19C10400-P19-001-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":396225,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/01\/07\/19C10400-P19-001-Web%20Use%20-%201%2C000px%20Wide.jpg?itok=xSqO86Zk"}}},"media_ids":["675965"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"172970","name":"go-neuro"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"193656","name":"Neuro Next Initiative"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"679709":{"#nid":"679709","#data":{"type":"news","title":" 2024\u2019s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again, Leaving 2 Mysteries to Solve","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022theconversation-article-body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe oceans are heating up as the planet warms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis past year, 2024, was the warmest ever measured for the global ocean, following a record-breaking 2023. In fact, every decade since 1984, when satellite recordkeeping of ocean temperatures started, has been \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/climatereanalyzer.org\/clim\/sst_daily\/?dm_id=world2\u0022\u003Ewarmer than the previous one\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA warmer ocean means increased evaporation, which in turn results in heavier rains in some areas and droughts in others. It can power hurricanes and downpours. It can also harm the health of coastal marine areas and sea life \u2013 coral reefs suffered their \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/global-coral-bleaching-event-expands-now-largest-record-2024-10-17\/\u0022\u003Emost extensive bleaching event on record in 2024\u003C\/a\u003E, with damage in many parts of the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWarming ocean water also affects temperatures on land by changing weather patterns. The EU\u2019s Copernicus Climate Change Service announced on Jan. 10 that data showed 2024 had also broken the record for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/climate.copernicus.eu\/global-climate-highlights-2024\u0022\u003Ewarmest year globally\u003C\/a\u003E, with global temperatures about 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit (1.6 Celsius) above pre-industrial times. That would mark the first full calendar year with average \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/climatechange\/science\/climate-issues\/degrees-matter\u0022\u003Ewarming above 1.5 C\u003C\/a\u003E, a level countries had \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/after-cop27-all-signs-point-to-world-blowing-past-the-1-5-degrees-global-warming-limit-heres-what-we-can-still-do-about-it-195080\u0022\u003Eagreed to try to avoid\u003C\/a\u003E passing long-term.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClimate change, by and large, takes the blame. Greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere trap heat, and about \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.climate.gov\/news-features\/understanding-climate\/climate-change-ocean-heat-content\u0022\u003E90% of the excess heat caused by emissions\u003C\/a\u003E from burning fossil fuels and other human activities is absorbed by the ocean.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut while it\u2019s clear that the ocean has been warming for quite some time, its temperatures over the past two years have been far above the previous decades. That leaves two mysteries for scientists.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIt\u2019s Not Just El Ni\u00f1o\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cyclic climate pattern of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.climate.gov\/news-features\/blogs\/enso\/what-el-ni%C3%B1o%E2%80%93southern-oscillation-enso-nutshell\u0022\u003EEl Ni\u00f1o Southern Oscillation\u003C\/a\u003E can explain part of the warmth over the past two years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/el-nino-is-starting-to-lose-strength-after-fueling-a-hot-stormy-year-but-its-still-powerful-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-whats-ahead-for-2024-223013\u0022\u003EEl Ni\u00f1o periods\u003C\/a\u003E, warm waters that usually accumulate in the western equatorial Pacific Ocean move eastward toward the coastlines of Peru and Chile, leaving the Earth slightly warmer overall. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/el-nino-is-back-thats-good-news-or-bad-news-depending-on-where-you-live-205974\u0022\u003Elatest El Ni\u00f1o began in 2023\u003C\/a\u003E and caused global average temperatures to rise well \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.climate.gov\/news-features\/blogs\/enso\/july-2024-enso-update-summer-vacation\u0022\u003Einto early 2024\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the oceans have been even warmer than scientists expected. For example, global temperatures in 2023-2024 followed a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/climatereanalyzer.org\/clim\/sst_daily\/?dm_id=world2\u0022\u003Esimilar growth and decline pattern\u003C\/a\u003E across the seasons as the previous El Ni\u00f1o event, in 2015-2016, but they were about 0.36 degrees Fahrenheit (0.2 Celsius) higher at all times in 2023-2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScientists are puzzled and left with two problems to solve. They must figure out whether something else contributed to the unexpected warming and whether the past two years have been a sign of a sudden acceleration in global warming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Role of Aerosols\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn intriguing idea, tested using climate models, is that a swift \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-023-42891-2\u0022\u003Ereduction in aerosols\u003C\/a\u003E over the past decade may be one of the culprits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAerosols are solid and liquid particles emitted by human and natural sources into the atmosphere. Some of them have been shown to partially counteract the impact of greenhouse gases by reflecting solar radiation back into space. However, they also are responsible for poor air quality and air pollution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of these particles with cooling properties are generated in the process of burning fossil fuels. For example, sulfur aerosols are emitted by ship engines and power plants. In 2020, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/PressBriefings\/pages\/34-IMO-2020-sulphur-limit-.aspx\u0022\u003Eshipping industry implemented\u003C\/a\u003E a nearly \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1029\/2024GL109077\u0022\u003E80% cut in sulfur emissions\u003C\/a\u003E, and many companies shifted to low-sulfur fuels. But the larger impact has come from power plants reducing their emissions, including a big shift in this direction in China. So, while technologies have cut these harmful emissions, that means a brake slowing the pace of warming is weakened.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIs This a Warming Surge?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second puzzle is whether the planet is seeing a warming surge or not.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETemperatures are clearly rising, but the past two years have not been warm enough to support the notion that we may be seeing an acceleration in the rate of global warming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnalysis of four temperature datasets covering the 1850-2023 period has shown that the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s43247-024-01711-1\u0022\u003Erate of warming has not shown a significant change\u003C\/a\u003E since around the 1970s. The same authors, however, noted that only a rate increase of at least 55% \u2013 about half a degree Celsius and nearly a full degree Fahrenheit over one year \u2013 would make the warming acceleration detectable in a statistical sense.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a statistical standpoint, then, scientists cannot exclude the possibility that the 2023-2024 record ocean warming resulted simply from the \u201cusual\u201d warming trend that humans have set the planet on for the past 50 years. A very strong El Ni\u00f1o contributed some natural variability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom a practical standpoint, however, the extraordinary impacts the planet has witnessed \u2013 including extreme weather, heat waves, wildfires, coral bleaching and ecosystem destruction \u2013 point to a need to swiftly reduce carbon dioxide emissions to limit ocean warming, regardless of whether this is a continuation of an ongoing trend or an acceleration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis article has been updated with Copernicus Climate Change Service\u2019s global 2024 temperature data.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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Now, machine learning is giving researchers the opportunity to learn from the past. \u201cWe can use information on what has happened when there were similar starting conditions in previous situations to predict the future without solving the underlying governing equations,\u201d Bracco says. \u201cAnd all while using orders-of-magnitude less computing resources.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe human connection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBracco emphasizes that while AI and ML play a critical role in accelerating research, humans are at the core of progress. \u201cI think the in-person collaboration that led to this paper is, in itself, a testament to the importance of human interaction,\u201d she says, recalling that the research was the result of a workshop organized at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kitp.ucsb.edu\/\u0022\u003EKavli Institute for Theoretical Physics\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 one of the team\u2019s first in-person discussions after the Covid-19 pandemic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cMachine learning is a fantastic tool \u2014 but it\u0027s not the solution to everything,\u201d she adds. \u201cThere is also a real need for human researchers collecting high-quality data, and for interdisciplinary collaboration across fields.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EI see this as a big challenge, but a great opportunity for computer scientists and physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and chemists to work together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFunding\u003C\/strong\u003E: National Science Foundation, European Research Council, Office of Naval Research, US Department of Energy, European Space Agency, Choose France Chair in AI.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOI\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s42254-024-00776-3\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s42254-024-00776-3\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA Georgia Tech-led review paper recently published in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENature Reviews Physics\u003C\/em\u003E is exploring the ways machine learning is revolutionizing the field of climate physics \u2014 and the role human scientists might play.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A Georgia Tech-led review paper recently published in\u00a0Nature Reviews Physics is exploring the ways machine learning is revolutionizing the field of climate physics \u2014 and the role human scientists might play."}],"uid":"35599","created_gmt":"2025-01-22 17:43:30","changed_gmt":"2026-01-01 18:31:44","author":"sperrin6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-22T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-22T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676086":{"id":"676086","type":"image","title":"Researchers launch a a lightweight, balloon-borne instrument to collect data. \u0022To keep advancing, we need scientists who can determine what data we need, collect that data, and solve problems,\u0022 Bracco says. 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As the chief research operations officer (CROO), Butera has facilitated the Institute\u2019s research activities, overseeing research integrity assurance, research administration, research operations\/infrastructure, and research development. His leadership and vision have left an indelible mark on Georgia Tech\u0027s research enterprise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EButera\u2019s journey at Georgia Tech began long before his role as CROO. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1991. He joined the Institute\u2019s faculty in 1999, after earning his Ph.D. from Rice University and spending several years as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Over the years, Butera has held numerous pivotal roles, including vice president for research development and operations, associate dean for research in the College of Engineering, and director of the Neural Engineering Center. 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We are deeply grateful for his service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAndr\u00e9s J. Garc\u00eda, executive director of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, shared these heartfelt words: \u0022Rob, the ultimate Yellow Jacket, has been a tireless champion to improve research, educational, and operational processes at Georgia Tech. He has had tremendous positive impact in Georgia Tech, the state, and the nation. We will miss his deep knowledge and expertise, exceptional problem solving, practical perspective, and genuine care for faculty, staff, and students, and we wish him continued success in his next chapter.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELena Ting, McCamish Foundation Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Engineering in the Walter H. 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He is a great friend and colleague who is always available for a beer, and I\u2019ll miss him dearly.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we bid farewell to Rob, we also extend a warm welcome to \u003Cstrong\u003EBill Dracos, who will serve as the interim chief research operations officer, effective immediately.\u003C\/strong\u003E Bill brings a wealth of experience from his role as Deputy Chief Operating Officer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and his previous leadership positions at George Mason University, Emory University, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. 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Cherry, who recently became the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-team-associate-deans-ready-advance-college-initiatives\u0022\u003E associate dean for graduate education of the College of Computing, continues as the director of CSE programs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith our strong emphasis on developing and applying computational tools and techniques to solve real-world problems, researchers in the School of CSE are well positioned to serve as leaders in computational science and engineering both within Georgia Tech and in the broader professional community,\u201d Cherry said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s School of CSE was\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/founding-school\u0022\u003Efirst organized as a division in 2005\u003C\/a\u003E, becoming one of the world\u2019s first academic departments devoted to the discipline. 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This week, a nest of Georgia Tech experts are swarming an international conference to present their latest advancements in these tools, which offer solutions to pressing challenges in science and engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents and faculty from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) are leading the Georgia Tech contingent at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/conferences-events\/siam-conferences\/cse25\/\u0022\u003ECSE25\u003C\/a\u003E). 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Today, the construction industry accounts for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with cement, steel, and concrete responsible for more than two-thirds of that total. As the world presses for a sustainable future, scientists are racing to reinvent the very foundations of our built environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParadigm Shift in Construction\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a novel class of modular, reconfigurable, and sustainable building blocks \u2014 a new construction paradigm as well-suited for terrestrial homes as it is for extraterrestrial habitats. Their \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2590238525001493?dgcid=author\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Estudy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, published in \u003Cem\u003EMatter\u003C\/em\u003E, demonstrates that these innovative units, dubbed eco-voxels, can reduce carbon footprints by up to 40% compared to traditional construction materials. These units also maintain the structural performance needed for applications ranging from load-bearing walls to aircraft wings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe created sustainable structures using these eco-friendly building blocks, combining our knowledge of structural mechanics and mechanical design with industry-relevant manufacturing practices and environmental assessments,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/christos-e-athanasiou\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristos Athanasiou\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHousing Affordability Solutions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir work offers a potential solution to the growing housing affordability crisis. As climate-driven disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods increase, homes are damaged at higher rates, and insurance costs are skyrocketing. This crisis is fueled by rising land prices and restrictive development regulations. Meanwhile, the growing demand for housing places an increasing strain on global resources and the environment. The modularity and circularity of the developed approach can effectively address these issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe New Building Blocks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEco-voxels \u2014 short for eco-friendly voxels, the 3D equivalent of pixels \u2014 are made from polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). PTT is a partially bio-based polymer derived from corn sugar and reinforced with recycled carbon fibers from aerospace waste (scrap material lost during the manufacturing of aerospace components). Eco-voxels can be easily assembled into large, load-bearing structures and then disassembled and reconfigured, all without generating waste. Consequently, they offer a highly adaptable, sustainable approach to construction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team tested eco-voxels and found they can handle the pressure that buildings usually face. They also used computer simulations to show that changing the shape of eco-voxels makes them suitable for many different building needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers compared the eco-voxel approach to other emerging construction methods like 3D-printed concrete and cross-laminated timber (CLT), finding that eco-voxels offer significant environmental advantages. While traditional and alternative materials are often heavy and carbon-intensive, the eco-voxel wall had the lowest carbon footprint: 30% lower than concrete and 20% lower than CLT.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese results highlight eco-voxels as a promising low-carbon, high-performance solution for sustainable and affordable construction, opening new possibilities for faster, more sustainable building solutions. In addition to residential uses, emergency shelters built with eco-voxels could be used for disaster-relief scenarios, where quick assembly, modularity, and minimal environmental impact are crucial.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u201c\u003C\/em\u003EThis study exemplifies how advances in structural mechanics, sustainable composite development, and sustainability analysis can yield transformative solutions when coupled. Eco-voxels\u0026nbsp; \u2014\u0026nbsp; our modular, reconfigurable building blocks \u2014 provide a scalable, low-carbon alternative that redefines our approach to building in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments,\u0022 said Athanasiou.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding in Space\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond their terrestrial potential, eco-voxels can also offer a promising solution for off-world construction where traditional building methods are unfeasible. Their lightweight, rapid assembly \u2014 structures can be erected in less than an hour \u2014 and reliance on sustainable or locally sourced materials make them ideal candidates for future Martian or lunar shelters.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ability to build these structures quickly is a significant advantage for space construction,\u201d said Athanasiou. \u201cIn space, we need lightweight units made from locally sourced materials.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps most importantly, the researchers envision a future where the built environment not only minimizes harm but actively contributes to the preservation of planetary health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis research was led by Georgia Tech, in collaboration with teams from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and the National University of Singapore.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"A new study explores reconfigurable, sustainable construction materials that could transform how we build on this planet \u2014  and beyond."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at Georgia Tech have developed a novel class of modular, reconfigurable, and sustainable building blocks \u2014 a new construction paradigm as well-suited for terrestrial homes as it is for extraterrestrial habitats. 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Now, the U.S. Army has tapped Georgia Tech to help turn that waste into power that can be generated off the grid and on demand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Army Research Office awarded Georgia Tech and its partners $20 million to develop scalable, efficient methods for transforming aluminum into hydrogen energy. The project could lead to a new, low-cost, clean, and efficient energy source powered by discarded materials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/stebner\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAaron Stebner\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor and Eugene C. Gwaltney Jr. Chair in Manufacturing in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorge W. 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However, current manufacturing methods require too much energy for the amount of hydrogen energy produced. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make the technology viable and effective, Stebner and his colleagues will research alternate manufacturing processes and then develop automated methods for safely producing and storing stable aluminum. They also plan to optimize these processes using digital twin technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, manufacturers use large machines to grind up and tumble the aluminum in very controlled environments, because stray aluminum powder can be explosive. These methods are very costly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStebner and the team are looking into small, modular technologies that could allow for convenient, onsite energy generation. According to Stebner, they are interested in determining how these smaller machines could be so efficient that they could be powered using solar panels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStebner envisions that a field of solar panels could power the aluminum-processing modules \u2014 the aluminum recycling could be done while the sun shines and produce power 24\/7.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESustainable Impact\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce they have developed the manufacturing techniques and processes, the team plans to test their efficacy by generating power for rural Georgia communities. Success here would prove the technology could be viable for military deployments and other off-grid scenarios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Deep South \u2014 especially middle and southern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana \u2014 often has enormous energy disruptions during hurricanes or power outages due to flooding and severe rains,\u201d Stebner said. \u201cManufacturers can be hesitant to build big plants there, because the grids aren\u2019t as stable. This same technology that the Army plans to use for remote military bases could be a game-changer in rural Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf power is unexpectedly cut in those areas, floodwater could then be used to make hydrogen gas. 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The faulty landing meant the instruments couldn\u2019t drill into the moon to measure water and other resources, as intended. But the mission wasn\u2019t a total loss: PRIME-1\u2019s The Regolith Ice Drill for Exploring New Terrain (TRIDENT) and Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO)\u0026nbsp;could still operate and gather some data. The mission, led by Georgia Tech alumni who collaborated with Georgia Tech faculty, is already pivotal to future NASA missions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/polar-resources-ice-mining-experiment-1-prime-1\/\u0022\u003EPRIME-1\u003C\/a\u003E, or Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1, is a combination tool of two instruments: TRIDENT and MSOLO. PRIME-1\u2019s objective is to help scientists determine resources available on the moon, with the eventual goal of sending humans to live there. TRIDENT is a space-rated drill designed and built by Honeybee Robotics that can extract lunar soil up to 3 feet deep. MSOLO is a mass spectrometer that can analyze TRIDENT\u2019s soil samples for water and other critical volatiles. Together, this data can show how viable living on and mining from the moon could be.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo Georgia Tech alumna, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/technology.nasa.gov\/blog-MEET-THE-INVENTOR-Jackie-Quinn\u0022\u003EJackie Williams Quinn\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/people\/janine-captain\/\u0022\u003EJanine E. \u0026nbsp;Captain\u003C\/a\u003E, led the PRIME-1 team for NASA. They had help with computer modeling of PRIME-1\u2019s mass spectrometer data from Georgia Tech\u2019s Regents\u2019 Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/thomas-orlando\u0022\u003EThom Orlando\u003C\/a\u003E and Senior Research Scientist Brant Jones in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech to the Moon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s expertise influenced all areas of developing PRIME-1, but perhaps their biggest contribution was the collaboration across disciplines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuinn, a civil engineering graduate, wrote the initial proposal. She also managed TRIDENT\u2019s development, through a contract with Honeybee Robotics, ensuring it was also built to operate in the harsh lunar environment (a process known as ruggedizing). The team worked with Honeybee\u2019s Jameil Bailey, fellow Tech alumnus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECaptain, the MSOLO principal investigator and chemistry Ph.D. graduate, never planned to work at NASA. But her advisor, Orlando, got her interested.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat drew me to NASA\u2019s In-Situ Resource Utilization team is that I could apply the instrumentation techniques that I learned in my Ph.D. \u0026nbsp;to measuring vital things like oxygen on the moon,\u201d Captain said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERuggedization Redux\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it was confirmed in 2008 the moon had water, NASA wondered if humans could one day live there. Having a functional mass spectrometer on the moon was paramount to determining where the water was and how much of it existed. Captain\u2019s team modified a commercial mass spectrometer and tested it in a harsh environment comparable to the moon: Hawaii\u2019s dormant shield volcano, Mauna Kea. Once they demonstrated the mission operation in this environment, they worked to ruggedize an existing one manufactured by instrumentation company INFICON. The team worked with INFICON and through lab tests, they showed that all components of the mass spectrometer functioned in a lunar vacuum environment. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn Orlando\u2019s lab, his team experimented with lunar material to determine how water interacts with lunar soil. 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In an ongoing feature series, Unexpected Paths, we explore the journeys of 12 research faculty members from across the Institute and learn about their unique paths to research. In this feature, follow Angshuman Guin as he discusses his research into traffic patterns and how faculty serve as the connective tissue of the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/43438\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this feature, follow Angshuman Guin as he discusses his research into traffic patterns and how faculty serve as the connective tissue of the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"An engineer\u2019s unexpected path to Georgia Tech is paved with detours, data, and a dose of humor."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2025-06-26 21:32:21","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 17:31:26","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-26T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-26T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677295":{"id":"677295","type":"image","title":"Unexpected-Paths_June-Issue_Angshuman-Guin-5.jpg","body":null,"created":"1750973577","gmt_created":"2025-06-26 21:32:57","changed":"1750973577","gmt_changed":"2025-06-26 21:32:57","alt":"Angshuman Guin (a male professor wearing a black suit) sits at a desk in front of two monitors displaying data","file":{"fid":"261179","name":"Unexpected-Paths_June-Issue_Angshuman-Guin-5.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/26\/Unexpected-Paths_June-Issue_Angshuman-Guin-5.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/26\/Unexpected-Paths_June-Issue_Angshuman-Guin-5.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1180614,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/26\/Unexpected-Paths_June-Issue_Angshuman-Guin-5.jpg?itok=yUPveq4Y"}}},"media_ids":["677295"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682938":{"#nid":"682938","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ready Named Inaugural Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Space Research Institute","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEffective July 1,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/2885\u0022\u003EW. Jud Ready\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ewill serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;new\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/space.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESpace Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (SRI), which will officially launch on the same date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SRI builds upon Georgia Tech\u2019s long and distinguished history in space research and exploration. By uniting experts across disciplines \u2014 from aerospace engineering to planetary science, astrophysics, robotics, policy, the arts, and origin of life explorations \u2014 the SRI aims to create a resilient ecosystem for space research that can adapt and thrive, even in an era of fiscal uncertainty. It is composed of faculty, staff, and students whose collaborative research spans a broad spectrum of space-related topics, all deeply connected to advancing our understanding of space and its impact on the human experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe launch of the SRI comes at a pivotal moment for the scientific community,\u201d said Vice President of Interdisciplinary Research Julia Kubanek. \u201cAs the federal government proposes major cuts to funding agencies, our interdisciplinary research institutes are striving to support faculty and make them more competitive across disciplinary boundaries. This institute will publicly showcase impactful research led by Georgia Tech faculty, attract new collaborators, and pursue alternative funding strategies via philanthropic and industry partners.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Space Research Institute will consist of an interdisciplinary community of faculty across Georgia Tech\u2019s schools, colleges, and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is an honor to be appointed executive director of the Space Research Institute,\u201d said Ready. \u201cMy plan is to provide internal and external space researchers with access to Georgia Tech\u2019s world class facilities and turbocharge the space activities already underway. We\u2019re committed to empowering our existing community while forging new partnerships that will expand our reach and impact across the global space ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReady, a\u0026nbsp;principal research engineer in GTRI\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtri.gatech.edu\/laboratories\/electro-optical-systems-laboratory\u0022\u003EElectro-Optical Systems Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;is the\u0026nbsp;first GTRI faculty member to serve in a long-term capacity as an IRI executive director. Prior to his appointment, he served as\u0026nbsp;associate\u0026nbsp;director of external engagement\u0026nbsp;for the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/a\u003E and director of the Georgia Tech Center for Space Technology and Research (CSTAR).\u0026nbsp;He is also an adjunct professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore joining the Georgia Tech faculty, Ready worked for General Dynamics and MicroCoating\u0026nbsp;Technologies. Throughout his career,\u0026nbsp;he has served as PI or co-PI for grants totaling more than $25M awarded by the Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, NASA, NSF, NIST,\u0026nbsp;DOE, other federal sponsors,\u0026nbsp;industry, charitable foundations, private citizens, and\u0026nbsp;the States of Georgia and Florida.\u0026nbsp;His current research focuses primarily on energy capture, storage, and delivery enabled by nanomaterial design. His research has been included on three missions to the International Space Station, two others to low earth orbit, and one perpetually in heliocentric orbit (Lunar Flashlight). His future space missions include MISSE-21 to the International Space Station and SSTEF-1 to the Lunar surface. A half dozen solar cells from his past missions to the International Space Station will be included in the permanent At Home in Space exhibit opening on the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\u0027s 50th Anniversary.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReady has received numerous awards and honors for his work. His most recent awards include the Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology award in 2025 and the Outstanding Achievement in Research Program Development award in 2023, both from Georgia Tech. He also received the One GTRI Collaboration Award in 2022, which he was awarded during GTRI\u2019s annual Distinguished Performance Awards celebration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional articles of interest:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/magazine\/2025\/spring\/10-questions-jud-ready\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10 Questions with Jud Ready\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtri.gatech.edu\/newsroom\/space-station-testing-will-evaluate-photovoltaic-materials\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpace Station Testing Will Evaluate Photovoltaic Materials\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Effective July 1, Ready will serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s new Space Research Institute, which will officially launch on the same date."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEffective July 1, Ready will serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s new Space Research Institute, which will officially launch on the same date.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Effective July 1, Ready will serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s new Space Research Institute, which will officially launch on the same date."}],"uid":"34760","created_gmt":"2025-06-30 14:27:59","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 17:22:59","author":"Laurie Haigh","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677316":{"id":"677316","type":"image","title":"Jud Ready","body":null,"created":"1751374763","gmt_created":"2025-07-01 12:59:23","changed":"1751374791","gmt_changed":"2025-07-01 12:59:51","alt":"Jud Ready","file":{"fid":"261202","name":"Ready-recropped.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/01\/Ready-recropped.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/01\/Ready-recropped.png","mime":"image\/png","size":498883,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/01\/Ready-recropped.png?itok=Gk_6TGDx"}}},"media_ids":["677316"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"136","name":"Aerospace"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193657","name":"Space Research Initiative"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: laurie.haigh@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ELaurie Haigh\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EResearch Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682962":{"#nid":"682962","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Launches Two New Interdisciplinary Research Institutes","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has launched two new Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (IRIs): The Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) and the Space Research Institute (SRI).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new institutes focus on expanding breakthroughs in neuroscience and space, two areas where research and federal funding are anticipated to remain strong. Both fields are poised to influence research in everything from healthcare and ethics to exploration and innovation. This expansion of Georgia Tech\u2019s research enterprise represents the Institute\u2019s commitment to research that will shape the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt Georgia Tech, innovation flourishes where disciplines converge. With the launch of the Space Research Institute and the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society, we\u2019re uniting experts across fields to take on some of humanity\u2019s most profound questions. Even as we are tightening our belts in anticipation of potential federal R\u0026amp;D budget actions, we also are investing in areas where non-federal funding sources will grow and where big impacts are possible,\u201d said Executive Vice President for Research Tim Lieuwen. \u0022These institutes are about advancing knowledge \u2014 and using it to improve lives, inspire future generations, and help shape a better future for us all.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth INNS and SRI grew out of faculty-led initiatives shaped by a strategic planning process and campus-wide collaboration. Their evolution into formal institutes underscores the strength and momentum of Georgia Tech\u2019s interdisciplinary research enterprise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s 11 IRIs support collaboration between researchers and students across the Institute\u2019s seven colleges, the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), national laboratories, and corporate entities to tackle critical topics of strategic significance for the Institute as well as for local, state, national, and international communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022IRIs bring together Georgia Tech researchers making them more competitive and successful in solving research challenges, especially across disciplinary boundaries,\u201d said Julia Kubanek, vice president of interdisciplinary research. \u201cWe\u0027re making these new investments in neuro- and space-related fields to publicly showcase impactful discoveries and developments led by Georgia Tech faculty, attract new partners and collaborators, and pursue alternative funding strategies at a time of federal funding uncertainty.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Space Research Institute\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/space.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESpace Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E will connect faculty, students, and staff who share a passion for space exploration and discovery. They will investigate a wide variety of space-related topics, exploring how space influences and intersects with the human experience. The SRI fosters a collaborative community including scientific, engineering, cultural, and commercial research that pursues broadly integrated, innovative projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESRI is the hub for all things space-related at Georgia Tech. It connects the Institute\u2019s schools, colleges, research institutes, and labs to lead conversations about space in the state of Georgia and the world. Working in partnership with academics, business partners, philanthropists, students, and governments, Georgia Tech is committed to staying at the forefront of space-related innovation.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SRI will build upon the collaborative work of the Space Research Initiative, the first step in formalizing Georgia Tech\u2019s broad interdisciplinary space research community. The Initiative brought together researchers from across campus and was guided by input from Georgia Tech stakeholders and external partners. It was led by an executive committee including\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/4313\u0022\u003EGlenn Lightsey\u003C\/a\u003E, John W. Young Chair Professor in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/21316\u0022\u003EMariel Borowitz\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/2804\u0022\u003EJennifer Glass\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Beginning July 1, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/s1.space.research.gatech.edu\/w-jud-ready\u0022\u003EW. Jud Ready\u003C\/a\u003E, a principal research engineer in GTRI\u2019s Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory, will serve as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ready-named-inaugural-executive-director-georgia-tech-space-research-institute\u0022\u003Einaugural executive director of the Space Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo receive the latest updates on space research and innovation at Georgia Tech,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.e2ma.net\/app2\/audience\/signup\/2015041\/1983075\/\u0022\u003Ejoin the SRI mailing list\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EInstitute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E (INNS) is dedicated to advancing neuroscience and neurotechnology to improve society through discovery, innovation, and engagement. INNS brings together researchers from neuroscience, engineering, computing, ethics, public policy, and the humanities to explore the brain and nervous system while addressing the societal and ethical dimensions of neuro-related research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EINNS builds on a foundation established over a decade ago, which first led to the GT-Neuro Initiative and later evolved into the Neuro Next Initiative. Over the past two years, this effort has culminated in the development of a comprehensive plan for an IRI, guided by an executive committee composed of faculty and staff from across Georgia Tech. The committee included \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3736\u0022\u003ESimon Sponberg,\u003C\/a\u003E Dunn Family Associate Professor in the School of Physics and the School of Biological Sciences; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3728\u0022\u003EChristopher Rozell,\u003C\/a\u003E Julian T. Hightower Chaired Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/11576\u0022\u003EJennifer Singh\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of History and Sociology; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/sarah-peterson\u0022\u003ESarah Peterson\u003C\/a\u003E, Neuro Next Initiative program manager. Their leadership shaped the vision for a research community both scientifically ambitious and socially responsive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EINNS will serve as a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary collaboration across the full spectrum of brain-related research \u2014 from biological foundations to behavior and cognition, and from fundamental research to medical innovations that advance human flourishing. Research areas will encompass the foundations of human intelligence and movement, bio-inspired design and neurotechnology development, and the ethical dimensions of a neuro-connected future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy integrating technical innovation with human-centered inquiry, INNS is committed to ensuring that advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology are developed and applied ethically and responsibly. Through fostering innovation, cultivating interdisciplinary expertise, and engaging with the public, the institute seeks to shape a future where advancements in neuroscience and neurotechnology serve the greater good. INNS also aims to deepen Georgia Tech\u2019s collaborations with clinical, academic, and industry partners, creating new pathways for translational research and real-world impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn internal search for INNS\u2019s inaugural executive director is in the final stages, with an announcement expected soon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/eepurl.com\/iX8jss\u0022\u003EJoin our mailing list\u003C\/a\u003E to receive the latest updates on everything neuro at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBy uniting experts across disciplines, Georgia Tech is positioning itself at the forefront of neuroscience and space research.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"By uniting experts across disciplines, Georgia Tech is positioning itself at the forefront of neuroscience and space research."}],"uid":"34760","created_gmt":"2025-07-01 11:53:04","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 16:58:27","author":"Laurie Haigh","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677315":{"id":"677315","type":"image","title":"Tech Tower","body":null,"created":"1751369747","gmt_created":"2025-07-01 11:35:47","changed":"1751369782","gmt_changed":"2025-07-01 11:36:22","alt":"Tech Tower","file":{"fid":"261201","name":"tech-tower.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/01\/tech-tower.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/01\/tech-tower.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3688196,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/01\/tech-tower.png?itok=k1paARgU"}}},"media_ids":["677315"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"136","name":"Aerospace"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"188087","name":"go-irim"},{"id":"187582","name":"go-ibb"},{"id":"172970","name":"go-neuro"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"},{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193653","name":"Georgia Tech Research Institute"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"193656","name":"Neuro Next Initiative"},{"id":"39521","name":"Robotics"},{"id":"193657","name":"Space Research Initiative"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: laurie.haigh@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ELaurie Haigh\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EResearch Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683063":{"#nid":"683063","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Sparking New Ideas on How Wildfire Influences Climate","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWildfires have spread across the planet for millennia, but they are increasing as the climate warms. Decimated forests, depleted crops, and destroyed buildings are the hallmark of wildfire devastation. Another is the effect on air quality and even the entire climate system. Researchers at Georgia Tech offer solutions for not only surviving \u2014 but also benefiting from \u2014 fire.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/43519\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers monitor wildfires and their impact on air quality and the climate system."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWildfires have spread across the planet for millennia, but they are increasing as the climate warms. Decimated forests, depleted crops, and destroyed buildings are the hallmark of wildfire devastation. Another is the effect on air quality and even the entire climate system. 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Every peaceful program starts with a promise not to build a nuclear weapon. Then, the global community verifies that stated intent via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/disarmament.unoda.org\/wmd\/nuclear\/npt\/\u0022\u003ETreaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce a country signs the treaty, the world\u2019s nuclear watchdog, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/\u0022\u003EInternational Atomic Energy Agency\u003C\/a\u003E, provides continuous and technical proof that the country\u2019s nuclear program is peaceful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IAEA ensures that countries operate their programs within the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/topics\/safeguards-legal-framework\/more-on-safeguards-agreements\u0022\u003Elimits of nonproliferation agreements\u003C\/a\u003E: low enrichment and no reactor misuse. Part of the agreement allows the IAEA to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/topics\/additional-protocol\u0022\u003Einspect nuclear-related sites\u003C\/a\u003E, including unannounced surprise visits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are not just log reviews. Inspectors know what should and should not be there. When the IAEA is not on site, cameras, tamper-revealing seals on equipment and real-time radiation monitors are working full-time to gather or verify inside information about the program\u2019s activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESafeguards Toolkit\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe IAEA safeguards toolkit is designed to detect proliferation activities early. Much of the work is fairly technical. The safeguards toolkit combines physical surveillance, material tracking, data analytics and scientific sampling. Inspectors are chemists, physicists and nuclear engineers. They count spent fuel rods in a cooling pond. They check tamper seals on centrifuges. Often, the inspectors walk miles through hallways and corridors carrying heavy equipment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s how the world learned in April 2021 about Iran pushing uranium enrichment from reactor-fuel-grade to near-weapons-grade levels. IAEA inspectors were \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/govinf2021-26.pdf\u0022\u003Eable to verify\u003C\/a\u003E that Iran was feeding uranium into a series of centrifuges designed to enrich the uranium from 5%, used for energy programs, to 60%, which is a step toward the 90% level used in nuclear weapons.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAround the facilities, whether for uranium enrichment or plutonium processing, closed-circuit surveillance cameras monitor for undeclared materials or post-work activities. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/newscenter\/news\/new-seals-to-verify-the-use-of-nuclear-material-and-technology-demonstrated-at-iaea-general-conference\u0022\u003ESeals around the facilities\u003C\/a\u003E provide evidence that uranium gas cylinders have not been tampered with or that centrifuges operate at the declared levels. Beyond seals, online enrichment monitors allow inspectors to look inside of centrifuges for any changes in the declared enrichment process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeals verify whether nuclear equipment or materials have been used between onsite inspections.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the inspectors are on-site, they collect environmental swipes: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/newscenter\/news\/swipe-check-collecting-and-analysing-environmental-samples-nuclear-verification\u0022\u003Esamples of nuclear materials on surfaces\u003C\/a\u003E, in dust or in the air. These can reveal if uranium has been enriched to levels beyond those allowed by the agreement. Or if plutonium, which is not used in nuclear power plants, is being produced in a reactor. Swipes are precise. They can identify enrichment levels from a particle smaller than a speck of dust. But they take time, days or weeks. Inspectors analyze the samples at the IAEA\u2019s laboratories using sophisticated equipment called mass spectrometers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to physical samples, IAEA inspectors look at the logs of material inventories. They look for diversion of uranium or plutonium from normal process lines, just like accountants trace the flow of finances, except that their verification is supported by the ever-watching online monitors and radiation sensors. They also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/topics\/verification-and-other-safeguards-activities\u0022\u003Ecount items of interest\u003C\/a\u003E and weigh them for additional verification of the logs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond accounting for materials, IAEA inspectors verify that the facility \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/topics\/verification-and-other-safeguards-activities\u0022\u003Ematches the declared design\u003C\/a\u003E. For example, if a country is expanding centrifuge halls to increase its enrichment capabilities, that\u2019s a red flag. Changes to the layout of material processing laboratories near nuclear reactors could be a sign that the program is preparing to produce unauthorized plutonium.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELosing Access\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIran announced on June 28, 2025, that it has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/iran-ban-iaea-chief-rafael-grossi-surveillance-camera-nuclear-plant\/\u0022\u003Eended its cooperation with the IAEA\u003C\/a\u003E. It removed the monitoring devices, including surveillance cameras, from centrifuge halls. This move followed the news by the IAEA that Iran\u2019s enrichment activities are well outside of allowed levels. Iran now operates \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-the-us-bombed-a-bunch-of-metal-tubes-a-nuclear-engineer-explains-the-importance-of-centrifuges-to-iranian-efforts-to-build-nuclear-weapons-259883\u0022\u003Esophisticated uranium centrifuges\u003C\/a\u003E, like models IR-6 and IR-9.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemoving IAEA access means that the international community loses insight into how quickly Iran\u2019s program can accumulate weapon-grade uranium, or how much it has produced. Also lost is information about whether the facility is undergoing changes for proliferation purposes. These processes are difficult to detect with external surveillance, like satellites, alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/680796\/original\/file-20250717-56-yh9yjg.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/680796\/original\/file-20250717-56-yh9yjg.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 alt=\u0022a satellite view of a complex of buidlings on a desert landscape\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA satellite view of Iran\u2019s Arak Nuclear Complex, which has a reactor capable of producing plutonium. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/maxar-satellite-imagery-shows-the-arak-heavy-water-reactor-news-photo\/2220199432\u0022\u003ESatellite image (c) 2025 Maxar Technologies via Getty Images\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn alternative to the uranium enrichment path for producing nuclear weapons material is plutonium. Plutonium can\u2019t be mined, it has to be produced in a nuclear reactor. Iran built a reactor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/isis-online.org\/uploads\/isis-reports\/documents\/Plutonium_Pathway_Final.pdf\u0022\u003Ecapable of producing plutonium\u003C\/a\u003E, the IR-40 Heavy Water Research Reactor at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nti.org\/education-center\/facilities\/arak-nuclear-complex\/\u0022\u003EArak Nuclear Complex\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIran modified the Arak reactor under the now-defunct \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/question\/What-is-the-Iran-nuclear-deal-and-why-was-it-scrapped\u0022\u003EJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action\u003C\/a\u003E to make plutonium production less likely. During the June 2025 missile attacks, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/defence-blog.com\/israel-hits-irans-arak-reactor\/\u0022\u003EIsrael targeted Arak\u2019s facilities\u003C\/a\u003E with the aim of eliminating the possibility of plutonium production.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith IAEA access suspended, it won\u2019t be possible to see what happens inside the facility. Can the reactor be used for plutonium production? Although a lengthier process than the uranium enrichment path, plutonium provides a parallel path to uranium enrichment for developing nuclear weapons.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EContinuity of Knowledge\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENorth Korea \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaea.org\/newscenter\/pressreleases\/iaea-inspectors-depart-dprk\u0022\u003Eexpelled IAEA inspectors\u003C\/a\u003E in 2009. Within a few years, they \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/carnegieendowment.org\/posts\/2021\/09\/what-the-restarting-of-north-koreas-yongbyon-reactor-means?lang=en\u0022\u003Erestarted activities\u003C\/a\u003E related to uranium enrichment and plutonium production in the Yongbyon reactor. The international community\u2019s information about North Korea\u2019s weapons program now relies solely on external methods: satellite images, radioactive particles like xenon \u2013 airborne fingerprints of nuclear activities \u2013 and seismic data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat is lost is the continuity of the knowledge, a chain of verification over time. Once the seals are broken or cameras are removed, that chain is lost, and so is confidence about what is happening at the facilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to IAEA inspections, there is no single tool that paints the whole picture. Surveillance plus sampling plus accounting provide validation and confidence. Losing even one weakens the system in the long term.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe existing safeguards regime is meant to detect violations. The countries that sign the nonproliferation treaty know that they are always watched, and that plays a deterrence role. The inspectors can\u2019t just resume the verification activities after some time if access is lost. Future access won\u2019t necessarily enable inspectors to clarify what happened during the gap.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. Please DO NOT REMOVE. --\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/counter.theconversation.com\/content\/260689\/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic\u0022 alt=\u0022The Conversation\u0022 width=\u00221\u0022 height=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- End of code. If you don\u0027t see any code above, please get new code from the Advanced tab after you click the republish button. The page counter does not collect any personal data. 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Read the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-the-worlds-nuclear-watchdog-monitors-facilities-around-the-world-and-what-it-means-that-iran-kicked-it-out-260689\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eoriginal article\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"full_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhat happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program?\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"What happens when a country seeks to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program?"}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2025-07-24 17:48:38","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 16:40:29","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677480":{"id":"677480","type":"image","title":"This travel case holds a toolkit containing equipment for inspecting nuclear facilities","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis travel case holds a toolkit containing equipment for inspecting nuclear facilities. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/iaea_imagebank\/30483028477\/\u0022\u003EDean Calma\/IAEA\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\u0022\u003ECC BY\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1753379503","gmt_created":"2025-07-24 17:51:43","changed":"1753379503","gmt_changed":"2025-07-24 17:51:43","alt":"This travel case holds a toolkit containing equipment for inspecting nuclear facilities","file":{"fid":"261382","name":"file-20250717-56-7a42gj.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/24\/file-20250717-56-7a42gj.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/24\/file-20250717-56-7a42gj.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":313068,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/24\/file-20250717-56-7a42gj.jpg?itok=oZugr_QX"}}},"media_ids":["677480"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-the-worlds-nuclear-watchdog-monitors-facilities-around-the-world-and-what-it-means-that-iran-kicked-it-out-260689","title":"Read This Article on The Conversation"}],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Ch5\u003EAuthor:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/profiles\/anna-erickson-2420881\u0022\u003EAnna Erickson\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EMedia Contact:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:shelley.wunder-smith@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eshelley.wunder-smith@research.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683422":{"#nid":"683422","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mapping Georgia\u2019s Urban Forest: Georgia Tech Tools Help Planners Prioritize Tree Canopy","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor more than 15 years, Georgia Tech has provided the City of Atlanta with the foundational data and insight that shape how the city tracks, understands, and plans for changes in its tree canopy. The latest cycle of this research \u2014 delivered through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resilience.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Urban Resilience and Analytics (CURA)\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 continues that legacy by offering a high-resolution, citywide canopy assessment using satellite imagery and field validation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe assessment, funded by the city\u2019s Tree Recompense Fund, uses advanced remote sensing tools such as WorldView-2 satellite data and a random forest classification model to categorize land into three land cover types. These include tree canopy, non-tree vegetation (grass, shrubs, and low lying vegetation) and non-vegetation (water, pervious surface). The methodology delivers a detailed spatial picture of land cover across the city.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is simply a tool in their planning arsenal,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/tony-giarrusso\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnthony Giarrusso\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who has led every canopy study since 2008. \u201cBefore they did any of this work in 2008, everything was anecdotal. It was reactionary.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new study is not advocacy \u2014 it\u2019s information. Giarrusso emphasized that while researchers stay neutral in the politics of urban growth and conservation, their work equips city leaders with science-based knowledge to make more effective zoning and planning decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to mapping existing conditions, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/b53452fbad5c4cc6a237940bcd08bd7d\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech team developed the Potential Planting Index (PPI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a scalable tool that identifies where tree planting is physically possible based on current land cover. The tool quantifies the difference between tree canopy and non-tree vegetation, indicating zones with restoration potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother key insight is the challenge of interpreting canopy change without understanding land use patterns. \u201cIt gives you a false sense of stability if you don\u2019t understand the underlying land use,\u201d said Giarrusso. \u201cYou might see canopy regrowth on paper, but that land could be cleared again tomorrow.\u201d He explained that this false signal is particularly common in stalled development sites: \u201cWe saw a lot of properties where trees had regrown after initial clearing, but it was temporary and monoculture, low quality canopy. Several of those areas were cleared again for construction later.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiarrusso pointed to these \u201closs-gain-loss\u201d cycles as one of the more misleading aspects of tree canopy analysis without strong land use context. \u201cSome of them were pipe farms \u2014 land cleared for development with infrastructure like water and sewer lines installed, but then construction never happened. So trees grow back, and you get a canopy gain that doesn\u2019t last and is nowhere near the quality of the trees originally cleared.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe stressed that policymakers need to consider the permanence of canopy when using the data. \u201cIf it\u2019s just going to be cleared again in two years, it\u2019s not really a gain. That\u2019s why long-term tracking and land use analysis together are so important.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe city has incorporated these tools into broader planning efforts, including zoning reform and tree ordinance revisions. The research supports recommendations such as restricting full lot clearing in certain zoning categories and adjusting setback or lot coverage limits to better preserve existing canopy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiarrusso underscored the urgency of protecting larger, intact forested tracts. \u201cIf you can see it from space and it\u2019s still forest \u2014 save it,\u201d he said. \u201cOnce it\u2019s cleared, you don\u2019t get it back.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers developed new statewide canopy assessment tools to help urban planners, policymakers, and communities make data-informed decisions for climate resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers developed new statewide canopy assessment tools to help urban planners, policymakers, and communities make data-informed decisions for climate resilience."}],"uid":"36761","created_gmt":"2025-07-31 19:26:56","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 16:38:16","author":"malonso35","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"587356":{"id":"587356","type":"image","title":"Trees around Einstein Statue","body":null,"created":"1487015393","gmt_created":"2017-02-13 19:49:53","changed":"1487015393","gmt_changed":"2017-02-13 19:49:53","alt":"Trees around Einstein","file":{"fid":"223847","name":"16C10400-P15-015.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2802823,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg?itok=uBcC4GSz"}}},"media_ids":["587356"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"179325","name":"urban canopy"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["Melissa.Alonso@design.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683964":{"#nid":"683964","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Farming for the Future of the Planet: How Liming Could Be Key for Carbon Removal","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOverly acidic soils can mean the difference between feeding a region and famine. Each crop needs the right soil pH to thrive, and acidic conditions, produced primarily by industrial emissions and application of fertilizers,\u0026nbsp;can harm growing conditions. It has recently been estimated that sub-Saharan Africa, for example, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s43016-025-01194-z\u0022\u003Eloses\u003C\/a\u003E billions of dollars annually in crop yield because of poor agricultural conditions. But there is a possible solution \u2014 and it could even help the Earth\u2019s climate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor centuries, farmers have neutralized soil acidity with a practice called liming. It involves mixing crushed calcium- or magnesium-rich rocks, known as limestone, into the soil to balance pH. But liming has long been an assumed tradeoff in which removing acid also meant increasing carbon emissions into the atmosphere.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew research from Georgia Tech shows that the opposite may be true. Agricultural liming can actually reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide \u003Cem\u003Eand\u003C\/em\u003E improve crop yield.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe current thinking about liming is that farmers must choose between doing something that could benefit them economically or reducing their greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/reinhard.gatech.edu\/chris-reinhard.html\u0022\u003EChris Reinhard\u003C\/a\u003E, an associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cBut this is often a false choice. They can do both.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers published a new framework for the potential role of liming in food security and greenhouse gas mitigation in August in the paper, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s44221-025-00473-0\u0022\u003EUsing Carbonates for Carbon Removal,\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d in \u003Cem\u003ENature Water\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollecting Carbon Data\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe framework is based in part on ongoing work Reinhard and his collaborators are pursuing on the impacts of agricultural liming in the Upper Midwest\u2019s Corn Belt for a Department of Energy study. With funding from the Grantham Foundation, they\u2019re now turning their attention to local farms in southern Georgia and North Carolina.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor each farm, the researchers measure data that most farmers would collect already, like soil pH and nutrients. But the team also tracks more specialized measurements, including trace elements and greenhouse gas fluxes in the soil. All this data is matched to a high-resolution, machine learning grid of the farm\u2019s geography to determine exactly which crops might benefit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers are using the data to build a computer model that predicts how carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will move through any particular soil system. Liming won\u2019t universally absorb carbon dioxide \u2014 or if it does, there may be an occasional time delay between carbon emissions and absorption \u2014 which is why the researchers factor soil, crop rotation, climate, and other management practices into their calculations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal is to develop a way that farmers can monitor and plan cheaply, and largely through techniques they are already using, so we don\u0027t have to send out a whole team to gather data,\u201d Reinhard said. \u201cWe are trying to develop a predictive model architecture for planning agricultural practice across scales, but it\u2019s important that the techniques required on the field are actually feasible for farmers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis data could be pivotal for farmers, and it could also help policymakers as they address farming subsidies and foreign aid funding. Globally, food-insecure regions like sub-Saharan Africa could become more self-sufficient with more liming. Farmers in parts of the U.S. could also improve their yields and, in effect, their profits, if they limed more fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe added benefit of lowering carbon could get even more farmers on board, and there is extensive exploration and implementation of agricultural practices already on voluntary and governmental carbon markets. Carbon dioxide is only one greenhouse gas that liming can lower; researchers are also exploring how liming can reduce methane and nitrous oxide \u2014 the latter of which is a key climate impact of human agriculture and is often considered a \u201chard-to-abate\u201d emission.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELiming may be a centuries-old practice, but its applications are potentially much wider than initially believed. 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and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMa Cristine Faye Denna\u003C\/strong\u003E, a graduate student in Weber\u2019s lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cFiguring out how exposure to atmospheric aerosols might be linked to dementia, and what mechanisms are involved, is a complex and challenging problem \u2014\u0026nbsp;and as this study shows, it takes a large team with many different areas of expertise,\u201d Weber adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn more:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.adu4132\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EScience\u003C\/em\u003E: Lewy body dementia promotion by air pollutants\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2025\/09\/researchers-reveal-potential-molecular-link-between-air-pollutants-and-increased-risk-of-lewy-body-dementia\u0022\u003EJohns Hopkins Medicine newsroom\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.publichealth.columbia.edu\/news\/potential-molecular-link-between-air-pollutants-increased-risk-lewy-body-dementia-revealed\u0022\u003EColumbia University newsroom\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2025\/sep\/04\/fine-particulate-air-pollution-trigger-forms-dementia-study-lewy-body\u0022\u003EPress: \u003Cem\u003EThe Guardian\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EScientists at Georgia Tech have teamed up with researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Columbia University to better understand how certain types of air pollution increase the risk of developing dementia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Scientists team up to better understand how certain types of air pollution increase the risk of developing dementia.\u00a0"}],"uid":"34528","created_gmt":"2025-09-16 21:26:52","changed_gmt":"2025-12-30 19:50:28","author":"jhunt7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678035":{"id":"678035","type":"image","title":"Car exhaust (Adobe: elcovalana)","body":null,"created":"1758058019","gmt_created":"2025-09-16 21:26:59","changed":"1758058019","gmt_changed":"2025-09-16 21:26:59","alt":"Car exhaust (Adobe: elcovalana)","file":{"fid":"262013","name":"Car-exhaust---elcovalana.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/Car-exhaust---elcovalana.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/Car-exhaust---elcovalana.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":952683,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/16\/Car-exhaust---elcovalana.jpeg?itok=UiPeGoBL"}}},"media_ids":["678035"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"61541","name":"Earth and Atmospheric Sciences"},{"id":"172970","name":"go-neuro"},{"id":"184361","name":"brain health"},{"id":"5076","name":"dementia"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71911","name":"Earth and Environment"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jess@cos.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJess Hunt-Ralston\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDirector of Communications\u003Cbr\u003ECollege of Sciences at Georgia Tech\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jess@cos.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684913":{"#nid":"684913","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Meet the Microbes: What a Warming Wetland Reveals About Earth\u2019s Carbon Future","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBetween a third and half of all soil carbon on Earth is stored in peatlands, says\u0026nbsp;Tom and Marie Patton Distinguished Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/joel-kostka\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoel Kostka\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. These wetlands \u2014 formed from layers and layers of decaying plant matter \u2014 span from the Arctic to the tropics, supporting biodiversity and regulating global climate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cPeatlands are essential carbon stores, but as temperatures warm, this carbon is in danger of being released as carbon dioxide and methane,\u201d says Kostka, who is also the\u0026nbsp;associate chair for Research in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and the director of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/12\/04\/college-sciences-launches-new-center-georgia-tech-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech for Georgia\u2019s Tomorrow\u003C\/a\u003E. Understanding the ratio of carbon dioxide to methane is critical, he adds, because while both are greenhouse gasses, methane is significantly more potent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKostka is the corresponding author of a new study unearthing how and why peatlands are producing carbon dioxide and methane.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe research, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-025-61664-7\u0022\u003ENorthern peatland microbial communities exhibit resistance to warming and acquire electron acceptors from soil organic matter\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d was published this summer in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENature Communications\u003C\/em\u003E, and was led by co-first authors\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBorja Aldeguer-Riquelme,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ea\u0026nbsp;postdoctoral research associate in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/enve-omics.gatech.edu\/people\/\u0022\u003EEnvironmental Microbial Genomics Laboratory,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eand\u003Cstrong\u003E Katherine Duchesneau\u003C\/strong\u003E, a\u0026nbsp;Ph.D. student in the School of Biological Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study builds on a decade of research at the Oak Ridge National Lab\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mnspruce.ornl.gov\/\u0022\u003ESpruce and Peatland Responses Under Changing Environments (SPRUCE) experiment\u003C\/a\u003E, a long-term research project in Minnesota that allows researchers to warm whole sections of wetland from tree top to bog bottom.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOver the past 10 years, we\u2019ve shown that warming in this large-scale climate experiment increases greenhouse gas production,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cBut while warming makes the bog produce more methane, we still observe a lot more CO2 production than methane. In this paper, we take a critical step towards discovering why \u2014 and describing the mechanisms that determine which gases are released and in what amounts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMethane mystery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe subdued methane production in peatlands has been a long-standing mystery. In water-saturated wetlands, oxygen is scarce, but microbes still need to respire \u2014 a type of \u2018breathing\u2019 that allows them to produce energy for metabolic function. Without oxygen, microbes use nitrate, sulfate, or metals to respire \u2014 still releasing carbon dioxide in the process. However, if these ingredients aren\u2019t present, microbes \u2018breathe\u2019 in a way that releases methane.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESince nitrate, sulfate, and metals are relatively rare in peatlands, methane production should be the most likely pathway, but surprisingly, observations show the opposite. \u201cIn both fieldwork and lab experiments, peatlands produce much more carbon dioxide than methane,\u201d Kostka explains. \u201cIt\u2019s puzzling because the soil conditions should help methane production dominate.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo solve this mystery, the team leveraged a suite of cutting-edge genetic tools called \u201comics\u201d \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;metagenomics (studying DNA), metatranscriptomics (studying RNA), and metabolomics (a technique used to study the \u201cleftovers\u201d of metabolism), providing a detailed look under the hood of the microbial \u201cengine\u201d that cycles organic matter in wetlands. It also gave a new window into the diversity of soil microbes in wetlands: 80 percent of the organisms identified in the study were new at the genus level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2018Omics\u2019 innovations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOver the course of several years, the team collected samples from a peatland enclosed in an experimental chamber that was slowly warmed, then analyzed the samples using omics to see how they changed. Initially, they hypothesized that warming the soil would cause microbial communities to change quickly. \u201cMicrobes can evolve and grow rapidly,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cBut that didn\u2019t happen.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe DNA-based methods showed that while the microbial communities stayed largely stable, the bog did release more greenhouse gasses as it warmed. To assess the metabolic potential of the microbes, Duchesneau and Aldeguer-Riquelme constructed microbial genomes, investigating how they were decomposing the organic matter in peatlands and cycling carbon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe found that microbial activity increases with warming, but the growth response of microbial communities lags behind these changes in physiological or metabolic activity,\u201d Kostka says.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EHe cautions that this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that wetland communities won\u2019t change as climates warm\u0026nbsp;\u2014 just that these shifts might come behind metabolic ones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA diversity of discoveries\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAnd the methane? The team believes that microbes may be breaking down organic matter to access the key ingredients for producing carbon dioxide \u2014 nitrate, sulfate, and metals \u2014 though more research is currently underway to investigate this.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cDoing this type of integrated omics research in soil systems is still incredibly difficult,\u201d Kostka says. The challenge is multifaceted: the research leverages years of experiments, long-term datasets, advanced laboratory techniques, and fieldwork innovations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAt SPRUCE, experimental chambers are about 1,000 square feet. While it\u2019s an impressive experimental setup, researchers still must be careful: \u201cWe need to take soil samples for many years, so if we take too many, there\u2019d be no soil left!\u201d Kostka explains. \u201cPart of our research involves developing better, non-destructive sampling techniques.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe other challenge lies in what makes these peatlands so unique: it\u2019s very hard to detect small changes because of the sheer diversity of organisms present. \u201cEvery time we conduct this type of research, we learn more about these incredible systems,\u201d he says. \u201cThere\u2019s always something new.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDOI: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-025-61664-7\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-025-61664-7\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: The Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Terrestrial Ecosystem Science Program and Genomic Science programs, under the US Department of Energy (DOE); the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a DOE Office of Science User Facility sponsored by the Biological and Environmental Research program. 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Others, such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron, have concentrated on oil and gas but announced recent investments in carbon capture projects, as well as in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/carboncredits.com\/chevron-joins-other-oil-majors-to-boost-the-u-s-lithium-supply-chain\/\u0022\u003Elithium\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/09\/09\/business\/energy-environment\/exxon-mobil-graphite-electric-vehicles.html\u0022\u003Egraphite production for electric vehicle batteries\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENational oil companies have also been investing in renewable energy. For example, Saudi Aramco has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energypolicy.columbia.edu\/saudi-arabias-renewable-energy-initiatives-and-their-geopolitical-implications\/\u0022\u003Einvested in clean energy\u003C\/a\u003E while at the same time asserting that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/03\/18\/saudi-aramco-ceo-says-energy-transition-is-failing-give-up-fantasy-of-phasing-out-oil.html\u0022\u003Eit\u2019s unrealistic to phase out oil and gas entirely\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the larger question is why oil companies would invest in clean energy at all, especially at a time when many \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/energy-environment\/5417842-trump-administration-cuts-green-energy\/\u0022\u003Efederal clean energy incentives are being eliminated\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/time.com\/7314000\/trump-administration-climate-report-scientists\/\u0022\u003Eclimate science is being dismantled\u003C\/a\u003E, at least in the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome answers \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/11\/18\/business\/energy-environment\/cop-oil-gas-green-energy.html\u0022\u003Edepend on whom you ask\u003C\/a\u003E. More traditional petroleum industry followers would urge the companies to keep focused on their core fossil fuel businesses to meet growing energy demand and corresponding near-term shareholder returns. Other shareholders and stakeholders concerned about \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/e\/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-criteria.asp\u0022\u003Esustainability\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/articles\/press-release\/new-analysis-what-ipcc-energy-pathways-tell-us-about-paris-aligned-policies\u0022\u003Eclimate\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 including an increasing number of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.erm.com\/globalassets\/insights\/ermsi_annual_trends_report_2025_2.pdf#page=10\u0022\u003Ecompanies with sustainability goals\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 would likely point out the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/industry\/renewable-energy\/renewable-energy-industry-outlook.html\u0022\u003Ebusiness opportunities for clean energy to meet global needs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther answers depend on the particular company itself. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ipaa.org\/independent-producers\/\u0022\u003EVery small producers\u003C\/a\u003E have different business plans than very large private and public companies. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu\/commentary\/podcast\/why-oil-companies-support-renewable-energy\/\u0022\u003EGeography and regional policies can also play a key role\u003C\/a\u003E. And \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.numberanalytics.com\/blog\/national-oil-companies-energy-economics\u0022\u003Egovernment-owned companies\u003C\/a\u003E such as Saudi Aramco, Gazprom and the China National Petroleum Corp. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iisd.org\/publications\/report\/energy-transitions-national-oil-companies\u0022\u003Econtrol the majority\u003C\/a\u003E of the world\u2019s oil and gas resources with revenues that support their national economies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the relatively \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/world-energy-investment-2024\/overview-and-key-findings\u0022\u003Emodest scale of investment in clean energy\u003C\/a\u003E by oil and gas companies so far, there are several business reasons oil companies would increase their investments in clean energy over time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe oil and gas industry has provided energy that has helped create much of modern society and technology, though those advances have also come with significant environmental and social costs. My own experience in the oil industry gave me insight into how at least some of these companies try to reconcile this tension and to make \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.erss.2022.102800\u0022\u003Estrategic portfolio decisions regarding what \u201cgreen\u201d technologies to invest in\u003C\/a\u003E. Now the managing director and a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/oxman\/index.html\u0022\u003Eprofessor of the practice\u003C\/a\u003E at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech, I seek ways to eliminate the boundaries and identify mutually reinforcing innovations among \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2024\/01\/climate-action-for-profitable-business-growth\u0022\u003Ebusiness interests and environmental concerns\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022People march holding signs objecting to fossil fuels.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687570\/original\/file-20250826-55-mka3uw.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EProtesters call for companies and international organizations to reduce their spending on fossil fuels.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/news-photo\/protesters-march-in-protest-outside-of-the-imf-world-bank-news-photo\/2147931402\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EKent Nishimura\/Getty Images\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDiversification and Financial Drivers\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust like financial advisers tell you to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fidelity.com\/viewpoints\/investing-ideas\/guide-to-diversification\u0022\u003Ediversify your 401(k) investments\u003C\/a\u003E, companies do so to weather different kinds of volatility, from commodity prices to political instability. Oil and gas markets are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.numberanalytics.com\/blog\/maximizing-returns-diversification-petroleum-economics\u0022\u003Enotoriously cyclical\u003C\/a\u003E, so investments in clean energy can hedge against these shifts for companies and investors alike.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClean energy can also provide opportunities for new revenue. Many customers want to buy clean energy, and oil companies want to be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.erss.2023.103253\u0022\u003Epositioned to cash in\u003C\/a\u003E as this transition occurs. By developing employees\u2019 expertise and investing in emerging technologies, they can be ready for commercial opportunities in biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen and other pathways that may overlap with their existing, core business competencies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFossil fuel companies have also found what other companies have: Clean energy can reduce costs. Some oil companies not only invest in energy efficiency for their buildings but use \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research-hub.nrel.gov\/en\/publications\/approaches-for-integrating-renewable-energy-technologies-in-oil-a-3\u0022\u003Esolar or wind to power their wells\u003C\/a\u003E. And adding renewable energy to their activities can also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/systemschangelab.org\/finance\/scale-down-investment-harmful-climate-and-nature\/cost-capital-fossil-fuel-production\u0022\u003Elower the cost of investing in these companies\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPublic Pressure\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll companies, including those in oil and gas, are under \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/wcc.919\u0022\u003Egrowing pressure to address climate change\u003C\/a\u003E, from the public, from other companies with whom they do business and from government regulators \u2013 at least outside the U.S. For example, campaigns seeking to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/trellis.net\/article\/how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-is-fighting-for-legitimacy-by-using-big-tobaccos-playbook\u0022\u003Ereduce investment in fossil fuels\u003C\/a\u003E are increasing along with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/06\/22\/climate\/oil-industry-anti-slapp-climate-lawsuits.html\u0022\u003Eclimate-related lawsuits\u003C\/a\u003E. Government policies focused on both \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commission.europa.eu\/topics\/energy\/repowereu_en\u0022\u003Emitigating carbon emissions and enhancing energy independence\u003C\/a\u003E are also making headway in some locations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn response, many oil companies are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.woodmac.com\/news\/opinion\/how-will-oil-and-gas-companies-get-to-scope-3-net-zero\/\u0022\u003Ereducing their own operational emissions\u003C\/a\u003E and setting targets to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.woodmac.com\/news\/opinion\/infographic-scope-for-improvement\/\u0022\u003Eoffset or eliminate emissions from products\u003C\/a\u003E that they sell \u2013 though many observers \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transitionpathwayinitiative.org\/publications\/uploads\/2024-setting-the-standard-assessing-oil-and-gas-companies-transition-plans\u0022\u003Equestion the viability of these commitments\u003C\/a\u003E. Other companies are investing in emerging technologies such as hydrogen and methods to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/carboncredits.com\/prairie-operating-co-and-the-oil-industrys-shift-toward-sustainable-energy-practices-prop\/\u0022\u003Eremove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome companies, such as BP and Equinor, have previously even gone so far as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.qbco.io\/insights\/strategic-rebranding-in-the-energy-sector-lessons-from-the-past-and-present\u0022\u003Erebranding themselves\u003C\/a\u003E and acquiring clean energy businesses. But those efforts have also been criticized as \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/climatechange\/science\/climate-issues\/greenwashing\u0022\u003Egreenwashing\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d taking actions for public relations value rather than real results.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022A net containing fish is pulled aboard a fishing vessel.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/687571\/original\/file-20250826-55-ciyuy3.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=503\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EFishing, like energy production, does not have to be done in ways that damage the environment.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/net-full-of-salmon-being-hauled-onto-purse-seiner-royalty-free-image\/1200731386\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EThomas Barwick\/DigitalVision via Getty Images\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow Far Can This Go?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is even possible for a fossil fuel company to reinvent itself as a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2214629623002712\u0022\u003Eclean energy operation\u003C\/a\u003E. Denmark\u2019s Orsted \u2013 formerly known as Danish Oil and Natural Gas \u2013 transitioned from fossil fuels to become a global leader in offshore wind. The company, whose majority owner is the Danish government, made the shift, however, with the help of significant public and political support.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut most large oil companies \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.erss.2023.103194\u0022\u003Earen\u2019t likely to completely reinvent themselves\u003C\/a\u003E anytime soon. Making that change requires leadership, investor pressure, customer demand and shifts in government policy, such as putting a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/carbonpricingdashboard.worldbank.org\/what-carbon-pricing\u0022\u003Eprice or tax on carbon emissions\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo show students in my sustainability classes how companies\u2019 choices affect both the environment and the industry as a whole, I use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/teaching-resources-library\/fishbanks-a-renewable-resource-management-simulation\u0022\u003EMIT Fishbanks simulation\u003C\/a\u003E. Students run fictional fishing companies competing for profit. Even when they know the fish population is finite, they overfish, leading to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/online.hbs.edu\/blog\/post\/tragedy-of-the-commons-impact-on-sustainability-issues\u0022\u003Ecollapse of the fishery and its businesses\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/rpc.cfainstitute.org\/policy\/positions\/short-termism\u0022\u003EShort-term profits\u003C\/a\u003E cause long-term disaster for the fishery and the businesses that depend on it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe metaphor for oil and gas is clear: As fossil fuels continue to be extracted and burned, they release \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/report\/ar6\/wg1\/resources\/climate-change-in-data\/\u0022\u003Eplanet-warming emissions\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/overshoot.footprintnetwork.org\u0022\u003Eharming the planet as a whole\u003C\/a\u003E. They also pose substantial \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.3390\/infrastructures4040074\u0022\u003Ebusiness risks to the oil and gas industry itself\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet students in a recent class showed me that a more collective way of thinking may be possible. Teams voluntarily reduced their fishing levels to preserve long-term business and environmental sustainability, and they even cooperated with their competitors. They did so without in-game regulatory threats, shareholder or customer complaints, or lawsuits.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir shared understanding that the future of their own fishing companies was at stake makes me hopeful that this type of leadership may take hold in real companies and the energy system as a whole. But the question remains about how fast that change can happen, amid the accelerating global demand for more energy along with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/climatechange\/science\/causes-effects-climate-change\u0022\u003Eincreasing urgency and severity of climate change and its effects\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. Please DO NOT REMOVE. --\u003E\u003Cimg style=\u0022border-color:!important;border-style:none;box-shadow:none !important;margin:0 !important;max-height:1px !important;max-width:1px !important;min-height:1px !important;min-width:1px !important;opacity:0 !important;outline:none !important;padding:0 !important;\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/counter.theconversation.com\/content\/260855\/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic\u0022 alt=\u0022The Conversation\u0022 width=\u00221\u0022 height=\u00221\u0022 referrerpolicy=\u0022no-referrer-when-downgrade\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- End of code. 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Read the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-do-big-oil-companies-invest-in-green-energy-260855\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eoriginal article\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"full_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDespite the relatively modest scale of investment in clean energy by oil and gas companies so far, there are several business reasons oil companies would increase their investments in clean energy over time.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Despite the relatively modest scale of investment in clean energy by oil and gas companies so far, there are several business reasons oil companies would increase their investments in clean energy over time."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2025-09-17 16:20:15","changed_gmt":"2025-12-30 19:44:36","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-17T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-17T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678053":{"id":"678053","type":"image","title":"A flare burns natural gas at an oil well on Aug. 26, 2021, in Watford City, N.D. 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Supported by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E and Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sustainability\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems\u003C\/a\u003E, the team also developed an ensemble machine learning approach to project seasonal patterns until 2050.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPower plants, particularly those burning coal and oil, are a major source of SO\u2082 emissions in these regions,\u201d says Wang, who co-authored, with Ph.D. students \u003Cstrong\u003EFanghe Zhao\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EShengjun Xi\u003C\/strong\u003E, the study recently published in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/full\/10.1021\/acs.estlett.5c00731\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEnvironmental Science \u0026amp; Technology Letters\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESeasonal differences in atmospheric chemistry\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the U.S., the chemistry in the atmosphere varies among the seasons. During summer, solar radiation from ample sunlight activates oxidant reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide (H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E) in the atmosphere. The supply of H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E is determined by the amount of emitted air pollution, and once in the atmosphere, H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E can oxidize SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;quickly into sulfate aerosols in the aqueous phase.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESulfate aerosols from the oxidation of SO\u2082 contribute to the formation of particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). Particulate sulfate poses significant environmental and public health risks, including air pollution, acid rain, and circulatory and respiratory issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe supply of H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;in summer is eight times greater than in winter \u2014 a huge difference \u2014 which means sulfate concentrations are generally higher in summer and a reduction in SO\u2082 emissions leads to a proportional decrease in sulfate concentrations,\u201d explains Wang. \u201cWhen SO\u2082 emissions exceed the available supply of H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E in winter, the reduction in sulfate concentrations can be much smaller because of a \u2018chemical damping\u2019 effect that causes sulfate levels to decline more slowly than SO\u2082 emissions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENarrowing the disparities between seasonal sulfate levels\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study\u2019s two-decade observations revealed distinct patterns in the reduction of SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions and sulfate concentrations during winter and summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions significantly decreased in both seasons\u00ad over time \u2014 primarily from the Clean Air Act and more power plants transitioning from coal to natural gas \u2014 the reduction of sulfate concentrations initially showed large seasonal differences. However, over the past decade, the disparity between winter and summer sulfate levels narrowed as SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions decreased.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Wang, the seasonal disparity of sulfate was caused by changing chemical regimes in winter over time. Although the lower supply of H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E remained stable in winter, SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;wintertime emissions were higher from 2004 to 2013, then dropped below the level of H\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003EO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;after 2013 \u2014 reaching parity with the levels of reduced SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions in the summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen you have this complexity of atmospheric chemistry, there is a non-linear effect in winter \u2014 as SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions decreased, sulfate aerosol production efficiency increased until 2013, then flattened as of today. The reduction in sulfate aerosols initially lagged behind the decrease in SO\u2082 emissions but eventually caught up as a result of sustained air quality control efforts,\u201d says Wang. \u201cConversely, there is a simple, linear effect in summer \u2014 the more SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emissions, the more sulfate aerosols in the atmosphere \u2014 and if you reduce one, the other is reduced by the same proportion.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecades-long full impact\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom now until 2050, the researchers\u2019 machine learning projections indicate a continuing decrease of winter and summer sulfate levels, which are currently around 20 percent, as SO\u2082\u0026nbsp;emission controls achieve comparable efficacy across the seasons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re now seeing the full impact from the Clean Air Act,\u201d concludes Wang, \u201cand the nation\u2019s sustained effort in pollution reduction is key to improving air quality and health outcomes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers analyze seasonal differences of SO\u2082 and sulfate concentrations in the atmosphere over decades to determine the long-term impact of sustained air quality control efforts.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers analyze seasonal differences of SO\u2082 and sulfate concentrations in the atmosphere over decades to determine the long-term impact of sustained air quality control efforts."}],"uid":"27465","created_gmt":"2025-09-25 21:44:42","changed_gmt":"2025-12-30 19:40:19","author":"Annette Filliat","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-26T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-26T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678151":{"id":"678151","type":"image","title":"NOAA Iridescent Clouds","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIridescent clouds before sunset \/ Source: NOAA\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1758842239","gmt_created":"2025-09-25 23:17:19","changed":"1758842239","gmt_changed":"2025-09-25 23:17:19","alt":"NOAA Iridescent Clouds","file":{"fid":"262138","name":"NOAA-North-Carolina-Clouds.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/25\/NOAA-North-Carolina-Clouds.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/25\/NOAA-North-Carolina-Clouds.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3019658,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/25\/NOAA-North-Carolina-Clouds.png?itok=aC8m6MF-"}},"678152":{"id":"678152","type":"image","title":"Yuhang Wang ","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Professor Yuhang Wang and his team co-authored the study, \u201cChemically Induced Decline in Wintertime SO\u003Cem\u003E\u2082\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;Emission Control Efficacy,\u201d which was published in \u003Cem\u003EEnvironmental Science \u0026amp; 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The truth is far less dramatic and far more manageable. In fact, all the civilian nuclear waste produced by U.S. power plants so far could fit on a single football field stacked just 10 yards high. Managed under strict safety protocols, this byproduct of nuclear energy poses manageable risk compared to the billions of tons of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Today, researchers at Georgia Tech and around the world are working on safer reactor designs, advanced monitoring, and innovative recycling methods to turn nuclear waste into new opportunities \u2014 from clean energy to ultra-long-lasting batteries and even power for space missions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44646\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen people hear \u201cnuclear waste,\u201d they often imagine glowing green sludge leaking into the ground \u2014 a scene straight out of science fiction. The truth is far less dramatic and far more manageable. In fact, all the civilian nuclear waste produced by U.S. power plants so far could fit on a single football field stacked just 10 yards high. Managed under strict safety protocols, this byproduct of nuclear energy poses manageable risk compared to the billions of tons of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Today, researchers at Georgia Tech and around the world are working on safer reactor designs, advanced monitoring, and innovative recycling methods to turn nuclear waste into new opportunities \u2014 from clean energy to ultra-long-lasting batteries and even power for space missions.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Nuclear waste can be managed safely with proper safety protocols. 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Every inch is alive with posters, equipment demos, and researchers sharing the latest breakthroughs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) Conference, one of the largest scientific gatherings in the world, drawing more than 30,000 attendees to San Diego in November. According to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/user\/1105\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAnnabelle Singer\u003C\/a\u003E, it is \u003Cem\u003Ethe\u003C\/em\u003E place to be for neuroscientists. \u201cIf you want to know what is going on now in neuroscience, it is being talked about at SfN.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESinger is a McCamish Foundation Early Career Professor in the Wallace H. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECoulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (BME) at Georgia Tech and Emory University. A frequent SfN attendee, she describes the meeting as \u201cDragon Con for neuroscience, with thousands of talks and posters going on simultaneously.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Georgia Tech didn\u2019t just show up \u2014 it made a statement with more than \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/public.tableau.com\/views\/Neuroscience2025\/main?:showVizHome=no\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E60 presentations\u003C\/a\u003E, a major outreach award, and a spotlight press conference.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSeeing Georgia Tech and INNS represented so strongly at SfN is exciting,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/christopher-john-rozell\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChris Rozell\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E (INNS). \u201cIt reflects the incredible breadth of neuroscience and neurotechnology research happening across our campus and how our work is shaping conversations at the highest level.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInside \u2018Neuroscience Dragon Con\u2019\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany conferences center around structured lectures, but at SfN, posters are the heart. You might find a senior researcher presenting groundbreaking findings right next to a first-time attendee sharing early results. This diversity is what makes the experience so valuable, says Singer. \u201cTrainees get to talk directly with the scientist doing the work to get their questions answered, from wondering about future implications to clarifying technical details.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe scale of SfN can feel overwhelming, but for many, that\u2019s part of the excitement. \u201cThere are so many different posters from so many different fields. It\u2019s a lot to absorb, but it\u2019s all very interesting,\u201d said Benjamin Magondu, a biomedical engineering Ph.D. student presenting for the first time. \u201cI\u2019ve definitely learned at least 47 things by just walking 10 feet.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students like Magondu, the experience is critical, says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBiological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/farzaneh-najafi\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFarzaneh Najafi\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cSfN has such a big scope, all the way from molecular to cognitive and computational systems. Especially for those deciding which direction of neuroscience they want to go into, it\u2019s invaluable.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat breadth also fosters connections across disciplines. \u201cConferences are usually pretty niche,\u201d noted Tina Franklin, a research scientist in BME. \u201cYou have your own field that you\u2019re really good at, but it\u2019s difficult to venture out and find new people who can help you figure out what comes next. This conference brings people from all different fields together with the common interest of neuroscience and brain research.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeading the Charge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s impact went beyond the conference floor. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/ming-fai-fong\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMing-fai Fong\u003C\/a\u003E, an assistant professor in BME, received the prestigious Next Generation Award, one of SfN\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sfn.org\/publications\/latest-news\/2025\/11\/03\/society-for-neuroscience-2025-education-and-outreach-awards\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eeducation and outreach awards\u003C\/a\u003E. The honor recognizes members who make outstanding contributions to public communication and education about neuroscience.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m certainly very grateful to the Society for Neuroscience for recognizing these types of contributions,\u201d says Fong, who was recognized for her work supporting blind and visually impaired youth in Atlanta. \u201cRewarding outreach efforts reinforces my core belief that scientists and engineers can make an immediate impact on communities we care about through outreach. It\u2019s a great parallel avenue to making a positive impact through research.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilding on this recognition, Georgia Tech was in the spotlight during one of SfN\u2019s selective press conferences \u2014 a session on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.the-scientist.com\/ai-tools-unravel-thoughts-actions-and-neuronal-makeup-73779\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eartificial intelligence in neuroscience\u003C\/a\u003E moderated by Rozell, who is also the Julian T. 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These components aren\u2019t just geometrically complex \u2014 they\u2019re made from specialized metals engineered to withstand extreme heat, friction, and wear. But that strength comes with a challenge. How do you shape metals tough enough to survive the heat of a jet engine?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne solution is to start with a more moldable form of these super-metals: powder. In a specialized form of additive manufacturing (like 3D printing), manufacturers start with fine metal powders and fuse them, layer by layer, using focused energy. Known as powder bed fusion (PBF), this method enables highly complex shapes and reduces the amount of finishing work needed. Still, when a micron of extra material can make or break the final product, even near-perfect parts require precise finishing touches.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe introduction of new, exotic materials produced through additive manufacturing has brought unique challenges, especially for applications in space and missile systems,\u201d says David Antonuccio, business development director at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.halocarbon.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHalocarbon\u003C\/a\u003E, a Georgia-based company producing advanced chemical solutions used in manufacturing and other fields. \u201cWhile these materials offer distinct properties, they are notoriously difficult to machine.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s where the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/manufacturing.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTMI) comes in. Through its Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium, GTMI connects industry manufacturers like Halocarbon with researchers and innovators to tackle real \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0007850625000319?via%3Dihub\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eproduction challenges\u003C\/a\u003E like this. Membership includes access to GTMI\u2019s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF), where companies can test ideas and collaborate on new solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHalocarbon recently teamed up with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/freemelt.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFreemelt\u003C\/a\u003E, a leader in producing PBF systems and a fellow consortium member, to address this bottleneck. Their goal: to determine whether Halocarbon\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.halocarbon.com\/machining-mission-critical-metals-the-halocarbon-advantage-in-aerospace-alloys\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Especialized metalworking fluids\u003C\/a\u003E could enhance the finishing process for PBF-manufactured parts made from tungsten and molybdenum, two high-temperature, hard-to-machine metals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe future of manufacturing depends on how well we integrate talent, technology, and collaboration,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/manufacturing.gatech.edu\/people\/steven-ferguson\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESteven Ferguson\u003C\/a\u003E, interim director of Research Operations at GTMI and managing director of the consortium. \u201cBy bringing companies together around shared challenges, we\u2019re closing critical gaps and strengthening the nation\u2019s advanced manufacturing capability.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolving the Post-Processing Bottleneck\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven with advanced methods like electron beam powder bed fusion (E-PBF), which uses an electron beam to fuse metal powders inside a vacuum chamber, finishing remains a critical hurdle. \u201cSurface finish in powder bed fusion is fundamentally tied to the particle size of the metal powder,\u201d says Ian Crawford, a materials and application engineer at Freemelt. \u201cPost-processing will almost always be part of the equation for high-performance components.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn traditional machining, coolants and cutting fluids used in these finishing steps are often overlooked, and the methods haven\u2019t changed much in decades. Halocarbon\u2019s metalworking fluid aims to bring these fluids into a new era, using innovative polymer chemistry to extend tool life, improve surface quality, and boost efficiency when machining these challenging alloys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe two companies initiated their joint project during their free AMPF equipment use time, which comes with the full level of consortium membership. From there, GTMI designed and executed controlled studies comparing the use of Halocarbon\u2019s fluids to two standard finishing methods, dry machining and EDM-based finishing. The results showed a 6% improvement in side milling and a 26% improvement in end milling versus dry machining, with even greater gains over EDM. These improvements translate into higher-quality parts, tighter specifications, lower scrap rates, extended tool life, and reduced downstream costs \u2014 exactly what aerospace and defense suppliers need to meet stringent requirements. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe findings were shared at the 2025 National Space \u0026amp; Missile Materials Symposium, reinforcing the value of industry-academic collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIndustry keeps pushing materials to handle more heat and stress, but that makes post-processing harder,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/manufacturing.gatech.edu\/people\/matthew-carroll\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMatt Carroll\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the GTMI researchers on the project. \u201cBy bringing equipment makers and chemistry innovators into the same experiment, we were able to prove where the gains really are and give manufacturers data they can act on.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNo single manufacturing method solves every challenge,\u201d says Crawford. \u201cTo achieve the performance and cost targets that aerospace and defense applications demand, we need to bring together the right combination of technologies, and collaborations like this show what\u0027s possible when we do.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECollaborative research at GTMI is helping manufacturers overcome critical challenges in finishing advanced materials for aerospace and defense applications.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Collaborative research at GTMI is helping manufacturers overcome critical challenges in finishing advanced materials for aerospace and defense applications."}],"uid":"35575","created_gmt":"2025-12-11 18:59:54","changed_gmt":"2025-12-15 14:39:11","author":"adavidson38","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-15T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-15T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678830":{"id":"678830","type":"image","title":"52029942294_e335c3c0ec_b.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAdvanced manufacturing methods like E-BPF enable the production of parts with complex geometries that traditional machining can\u0027t achieve, like those seen here at GTMI\u0027s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility. 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The durability that makes PET so useful also means that it is more difficult to recycle efficiently.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers have developed a method to break down PET using mechanical forces instead of heat or harsh chemicals. Published in the journal \u003Cem\u003EChem\u003C\/em\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2451929425003456\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Etheir findings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E demonstrate how a \u201cmechanochemical\u201d method \u2014 chemical reactions driven by mechanical forces such as collisions \u2014 can rapidly convert PET back into its basic building blocks, opening a path toward faster, cleaner recycling.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELed by postdoctoral researcher Kinga Go\u0142\u0105bek and Professor Carsten Sievers of Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, the research team hit solid pieces of PET with metal balls with the same force they would experience in a machine called a ball mill. This can make the PET react with other solid chemicals such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), generating enough energy to break the plastic\u2019s chemical bonds at room temperature, without the need for hazardous solvents.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re showing that mechanical impacts can help decompose plastics into their original molecules in a controllable and efficient way,\u201d \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sievers.chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESievers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E said. \u201cThis could transform the recycling of plastics into a more sustainable process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMapping the Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn demonstrating the process, the researchers used controlled single-impact experiments along with advanced computer simulations to map how energy from collisions distributes across the plastic and triggers chemical and structural transformations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese experiments showed changes in structure and chemistry of PET in tiny zones that experience different pressures and heat. By mapping these transformations, the team gained new insights into how mechanical energy can trigger rapid, efficient chemical reactions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis understanding could help engineers design industrial-scale recycling systems that are faster, cleaner, and more energy-efficient,\u201d Go\u0142\u0105bek said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBreaking Down Plastic\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach collision created a tiny crater, with the center absorbing the most energy. In this zone, the plastic stretched, cracked, and even softened slightly, creating ideal conditions for chemical reactions with sodium hydroxide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigh-resolution imaging and spectroscopy revealed that the normally ordered polymer chains became disordered in the crater center, while some chains broke into smaller fragments, increasing the surface area exposed to the reactant. Even without sodium hydroxide, mechanical impact alone caused minor chain breaking, showing that mechanical force itself can trigger chemical change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study also showed the importance of the amount of energy delivered by each impact. Low-energy collisions only slightly disturb PET, but stronger impacts cause cracks and plastic deformation, exposing new surfaces that can react with sodium hydroxide for rapid chemical breakdown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUnderstanding this energy threshold allows engineers to optimize mechanochemical recycling, maximizing efficiency while minimizing unnecessary energy use,\u201d Sievers explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClosing the Loop on Plastic Waste\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings point toward a future where plastics can be fully recycled back into their original building blocks, rather than being downcycled or discarded. By harnessing mechanical energy instead of heat or harsh chemicals, recycling could become faster, cleaner, and more energy-efficient.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis approach could help close the loop on plastic waste,\u201d Sievers said. \u201cWe could imagine recycling systems where everyday plastics are processed mechanochemically, giving waste new life repeatedly and reducing environmental impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team now plans to test real-world waste streams and explore whether similar methods can work for other difficult-to-recycle plastics, bringing mechanochemical recycling closer to industrial use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith millions of tons of PET produced every year, improving recycling efficiency could significantly reduce plastic pollution and help protect ecosystems worldwide,\u201d Go\u0142\u0105bek said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECITATION: Kinga Go\u0142\u0105bek, Yuchen Chang, Lauren R. Mellinger, Mariana V. Rodrigues, Cau\u00ea de Souza Coutinho Nogueira, Fabio B. Passos, Yutao Xing, Aline Ribeiro Passos, Mohammed H. Saffarini, Austin B. Isner, David S. Sholl, Carsten Sievers, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2451929425003456\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpatially-resolved reaction environments in mechanochemical upcycling of polymers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d \u003Cem\u003EChem\u003C\/em\u003E, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers have developed a method to break down polyethylene terephthalate, one of the world\u2019s most widely used plastics, using mechanical forces instead of heat or harsh chemicals. 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circulating, and, for the first time, protecting itself like a living organ.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/ankur-singh\u0022\u003EAnkur Singh,\u003C\/a\u003E director of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/immunoengineering.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Immunoengineering\u003C\/a\u003E, watching immune cells rush through the chip took his breath away. Singh co-directed the study with longtime collaborator \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/engineering.vanderbilt.edu\/bio\/?pid=krishnendu-roy\u0022\u003EKrishnendu \u201cKrish\u201d Roy\u003C\/a\u003E, former Regents Professor and director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cellmanufacturingusa.org\/\u0022\u003ENSF Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies\u003C\/a\u003E at Tech and now the Bruce and Bridgitt Evans dean of engineering and University Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt University. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bioengineering.gatech.edu\/user\/rachel-ringquist\u0022\u003ERachel Ringquist\u003C\/a\u003E, Roy\u2019s graduate student, and now a postdoctoral fellow with Singh, led the work as part of her doctoral dissertation.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThat was the \u2018wow\u2019 moment,\u201d Singh said. \u201cIt was the first time we felt we had something close to a real human lung.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELung-on-a-chip platforms provide researchers a window into organ behavior. They are about the size of a postage stamp, etched with tiny channels and lined with living human cells. Roy and Singh\u2019s innovation was adding a working immune system \u2014 the missing piece that turns a chip into a true model of how the lung fights disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers can watch how lungs respond to threats, how inflammation spreads, and how healing begins.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Human Stakes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor millions of people struggling with lung disease, everyday life can feel nearly impossible, whether it\u2019s climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or even laughing too hard. Doctors and scientists have attempted for decades to unlock what really happens inside fragile lungs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This unique lung-on-a-chip model opens new, preclinical pathways of discovery that will allow researchers to better understand the interplay of immune responses to severe viral infections and evaluate critical antiviral treatments,\u201d said Roy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Singh, the Carl Ring Family Professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E with a joint appointment in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022\u003EWallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, this research is deeply personal. He lost an uncle when an infection overwhelmed his cancer-weakened immune system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat experience stays with you,\u201d Singh reflected. \u201cIt made me want to build systems that could predict and prevent outcomes like that, so fewer families go through what mine did. I think about my uncle all the time. If work like this means fewer families lose someone they love, then it\u2019s worth everything.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat motivation pushed his team to reimagine what a lung-on-a-chip could do, setting the stage for the breakthroughs that followed.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen the Lung Fought Back\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe turning point came when Roy\u2019s and Singh\u2019s team peered through a microscope and saw something no one had ever witnessed on a chip: blood and immune cells coursing through tiny vessel-like structures, behaving just as they do in a living lung.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor years, researchers had struggled to add immunity to organ-on-a-chip systems. Immune cells often died quickly or failed to circulate and interact with tissue the way they do in people. the team solved that problem, creating a chip where immune cells could survive and coordinate a defense.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was an amazing breakthrough moment,\u201d Singh said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe true test came when the team introduced a severe influenza virus infection. The lung mounted an immune response that closely mirrored what doctors see in patients. Immune cells rushed to the site of infection, inflammation spread through tissue, and defenses activated in response.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat was when we realized this wasn\u2019t just a model,\u201d Singh said. \u201cIt was capturing the real biology of disease.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESingh and Roy\u2019s research is published in the journal \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41551-025-01491-9\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENature Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA More Human Approach\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor decades, lung research has relied on animal models. But mice don\u2019t get asthma like children. Their bodies don\u2019t mount the same defenses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFive mice in a cage may respond the same way, but five humans won\u2019t,\u201d Singh explained. \u201cOur chip can reflect that difference. That\u2019s what makes it more accurate, and why it could dramatically reduce the need for animal models.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKrish Roy emphasized its potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Food and Drug Administration\u2019s strategic vision on reducing animal testing and developing predictive non-animal models aligns perfectly with our work. This device goes further than ever before in modeling human severe influenza and providing unprecedented insights into the complex lung immune response,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFighting More Than the Flu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat began with influenza now expands to a wider range of diseases. Roy and Singh believes the platform can be used to study asthma, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, and tuberculosis. The researchers are also working to integrate immune organs, showing how the lung coordinates with the body\u2019s defenses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe long-term vision is personalized medicine: chips built from a patient\u2019s own cells to predict which therapy will work best. Scaling, clinical validation, and regulatory approval will take years, but Singh is undeterred.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cImagine knowing which treatment will help you before you ever take it,\u201d Singh said. \u201cThat\u2019s where we\u2019re headed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere we\u2019re headed, the future doesn\u2019t wait for illness. Instead, it anticipates it, intercepts it, and rewrites the outcome.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeorgia Tech postdoctoral researcher Rachel Ringquist was the first author leading the study.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis research was supported by Wellcome Leap, with additional funding from the National Institutes of Health, Carl Ring Family Endowment, and the Marcus Foundation.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERingquist, R., Bhatia, E., Chatterjee, P.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eet al.\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;An immune-competent lung-on-a-chip for modelling the human severe influenza infection response.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENature Biomedical Engineering,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003ESeptember 2025 Vol.9 No.9\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDOI:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41551-025-01491-9#citeas\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41551-025-01491-9\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Vanderbilt researchers have developed the first lung-on-a-chip with a functioning immune system, a breakthrough published in \u003Cem\u003ENature Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E. Led by Ankur Singh and Krishnendu \u201cKrish\u201d Roy, the team created a postage stamp-sized device where blood and immune cells circulate, fight infection, and heal, just as they would in a living lung. The advance not only provides unprecedented insight into diseases like influenza, asthma, and cancer but also offers a path toward reducing animal testing. 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Yet regulating how satellites function across borders is almost as complicated as the technology that launches them into space. Researchers in Georgia Tech\u2019s Space Research Institute are shaping how satellites operate, both scientifically and politically.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44549\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech space researchers\u2019 work benefits Earth technologies, too."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESatellites aren\u2019t the only technology Georgia Tech applies to terrestrial problems. Researchers are using gravity experiments to improve energy storage and are discovering lessons from science fiction. 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Their experiment set new records, running the largest ever fluid dynamics simulation by a factor of 20 and the fastest by over a factor of four.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team ran its custom software on the world\u2019s two fastest supercomputers, as well as the eighth fastest, to construct such a massive model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplications from the simulation reach beyond rocket science. The same computing methods can model fluid mechanics in aerospace, medicine, energy, and other fields. At the same time, the work advances understanding of the current limits and future potential of computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team finished as runners-up for the 2025 Gordon Bell Prize for its impactful, multi-domain research. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of supercomputing, the award was presented at the world\u2019s top conference for high-performance computing (HPC) research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFluid dynamics problems of this style, with shocks, turbulence, different interacting fluids, and so on, are a scientific mainstay that marshals our largest supercomputers,\u201d said Bryngelson, an assistant professor with the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLarger and faster simulations that enable solutions to long-standing scientific problems, like the rocket propulsion problem, are always needed. With our work, perhaps we took a big dent out of that issue.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Super Heavy booster reflects the space industry\u2019s move toward reusable multi-engine first-stage rockets that are easier to transport and more economical overall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, this shift creates research and testing challenges for new designs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach of Super Heavy\u2019s 33 thrusters expels propellant at ten times the speed of sound. As individual engines reach extreme temperatures, pressures, and densities, their combined interactions with the airframe make such violent physics even more unpredictable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrequent physical experiments would be expensive and risky, so scientists rely on computer models to supplement the engineering process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBryngelson\u2019s flagship\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mflowcode.github.io\/\u0022\u003EMulticomponent Flow Code (MFC)\u003C\/a\u003E software anchored the experiment. MFC is an open-source computer program that simulates fluid dynamic models. Bryngelson\u2019s lab has been modifying MFC since 2022 to run on more powerful computers and solve larger problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn computing terms, this MFC-enhanced model simulated fluid flow resolution at 200 trillion grid points and one quadrillion degrees of freedom. These metrics exceeded previous record-setting benchmarks that tallied 10 trillion and 30 trillion grid points.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means MFC simulations provide greater detail and capture smaller-scale features than previous approaches. The rocket simulation also ran four times faster and achieved 5.7 times the energy efficiency of comparable methods.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntegrating\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2505.07392\u0022\u003Einformation geometric regularization (IGR)\u003C\/a\u003E into MFC played a key role in attaining these results. This new approach improved the simulation\u2019s computational efficiency and overcame the challenge of shock dynamics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fluid mechanics, shock waves occur when objects move faster than the speed of sound. Along with hampering the performance of airframes and propulsion systems, shocks have historically been difficult to simulate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputational scientists have used empirical models based on artificial viscosity to account for shocks. Although these approaches mimic the physical effects of shock waves at the microscopic scale, they struggle to effectively capture the large-scale features of the flow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInformation geometry uses curved spaces to study concepts of statistics and information. IGR uses these tools to modify the underlying geometry in fluid dynamics equations. When traveling in the modified geometry, fluid in the model preserves the shocks in a more natural way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen regularizing shocks to much larger scales relevant in these numerical simulations, conventional methods smear out important fine-scale details,\u201d said Sch\u00e4fer, an assistant professor at NYU\u2019s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIGR introduces ideas from abstract math to CFD that allow creating modified paths that approach the singularity without ever reaching it. In the resulting fluid flow, shocks never become too spiky in simulations, but the fine-scale details do not smear out either.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimulating a model this large required the Georgia Tech researchers to run MFC on El Capitan and Frontier, the world\u0027s two fastest supercomputers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe systems are two of four exascale machines in existence. This means they can solve at least one quintillion (\u201c1\u201d followed by 18 zeros) calculations per second. If a person completed a simple math calculation every second, it would take that person about 30 billion years to reach one quintillion operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrontier is housed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and debuted as the world\u2019s first exascale supercomputer in 2022. El Capitan surpassed Frontier when Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory launched it in 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo prepare MFC for performance on these machines, Bryngelson\u2019s lab followed a methodical approach spanning years of hardware acquisition and software engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-hardware-brings-students-closer-exascale-computing\u0022\u003EBryngelson attained an AMD MI210 GPU accelerator\u003C\/a\u003E. Optimizing MFC on the component played a critical step toward preparing the software for exascale machines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD hardware underpins both El Capitan and Frontier. The MI300A GPU powers El Capitan while Frontier uses the MI250X GPU.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter configuring MFC on the MI210 GPU,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/group-optimizes-fluid-dynamics-simulator-worlds-fastest-supercomputer\u0022\u003EBryngelson\u2019s lab ran the software on Frontier for the first time during a 2023 hackathon\u003C\/a\u003E. This confirmed the code was ready for full-scale deployment on exascale supercomputers based on AMD hardware.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to El Capitan and Frontier, the simulation ran on Alps, the world\u2019s eight-fastest supercomputer based at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre. It is the largest available system that features the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike with AMD GPUs,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/researchers-blazing-new-trails-superchip-named-after-computing-pioneer\u0022\u003EBryngelson acquired four GH200s in 2024\u003C\/a\u003E and began configuring MFC to the latest hardware innovation powering New Age supercomputers. Later that year, the J\u00fclich Research Centre accepted Bryngelson\u2019s group into an early access program to test JUPITER, a developing supercomputer based on the NVIDIA superchip.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/pancaked-water-droplets-help-launch-europes-fastest-supercomputer\u0022\u003EThe group earned a certificate for scaling efficiency and node performance\u003C\/a\u003E on the way toward validating that their code worked on the GH200. The early access project proved successful for JUPITER, which launched in 2025 as Europe\u2019s fastest supercomputer and fourth fastest in the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGetting the level of hands-on experience with world-leading supercomputers and computing resources at Georgia Tech through this project has been a fantastic opportunity for a grad student,\u201d said CSE Ph.D. student \u003Cstrong\u003EBen Wilfong\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTo leverage these machines, I learned more advanced programming techniques that I\u2019m glad to have in my tool belt for future projects. I also enjoyed the opportunity to work closely with and learn from industry experts from NVIDIA, AMD, and HPE\/Cray.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEl Capitan, Frontier, JUPITER, and Alps maintained their rankings at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing Networking, Storage and Analysis (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sc25.supercomputing.org\/\u0022\u003ESC25\u003C\/a\u003E). Of note, the TOP500 announced at SC25 that JUPITER surpassed the exaflop threshold.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SC Conference Series is one of two venues where the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/top500.org\/\u0022\u003ETOP500\u003C\/a\u003E announces updated supercomputer rankings every June and November. The TOP500 ranks and details the 500 most powerful supercomputers in the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SC Conference Series serves as the venue where the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.acm.org\/media-center\/2025\/november\/gordon-bell-climate-2025\u0022\u003EAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM) presents the Gordon Bell Prize\u003C\/a\u003E. The annual award recognizes achievement in HPC research and application. The Tech-led team was among eight finalists for this year\u2019s award.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with Bryngelson, Georgia Tech members included Ph.D. students \u003Cstrong\u003EAnand Radhakrishnan\u003C\/strong\u003E and Wilfong, postdoctoral researcher \u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Vickers\u003C\/strong\u003E, alumnus \u003Cstrong\u003EHenry Le Berre\u003C\/strong\u003E (CS 2025), and undergraduate student \u003Cstrong\u003ETanush Prathi\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESch\u00e4fer\u2019s partnership with the group stems from his previous role as an assistant professor at Georgia Tech from 2021 to 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollaborators on the project included \u003Cstrong\u003ENikolaos Tselepidis\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EBenedikt Dorschner\u003C\/strong\u003E from NVIDIA, \u003Cstrong\u003EReuben Budiardja\u003C\/strong\u003E from ORNL, \u003Cstrong\u003EBrian Cornille\u003C\/strong\u003E from AMD, and \u003Cstrong\u003EStephen Abbot\u003C\/strong\u003E from HPE. All were co-authors of the paper and named finalists for the Gordon Bell Prize.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m elated that we have been nominated for such a prestigious award. It wouldn\u0027t have been possible without the combined and diligent efforts of our team,\u201d Radhakrishnan said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to presenting our work at SC25 and connecting with other researchers and fellow finalists while showcasing seminal work in the field of computing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESpaceflight is becoming safer, more frequent, and more sustainable thanks to the largest computational fluid flow simulation ever ran on Earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInspired by SpaceX\u2019s Super Heavy booster, a team led by Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/comp-physics.group\/\u0022\u003ESpencer Bryngelson\u003C\/a\u003E and New York University\u2019s \u003Cstrong\u003EFlorian Sch\u00e4fer\u003C\/strong\u003E modeled the turbulent interactions of a 33-engine rocket. 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we\u2019re getting nowhere, it\u2019s useful to step back and examine the progress that has been made.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet\u2019s take a look at the United States, historically the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/education.cfr.org\/learn\/reading\/who-releases-most-greenhouse-gases\u0022\u003Eworld\u2019s largest greenhouse gas emitter\u003C\/a\u003E. Over those three decades, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fred.stlouisfed.org\/series\/POPTOTUSA647NWDB\u0022\u003EU.S. population soared by 28%\u003C\/a\u003E and the economy, as measured by gross domestic product adjusted for inflation, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fred.stlouisfed.org\/series\/GDPCA\u0022\u003Emore than doubled\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet U.S. emissions from many of the activities that produce greenhouse gases \u2013 transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of buildings \u2013 have remained \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/environment\/emissions\/carbon\/\u0022\u003Eabout the same\u003C\/a\u003E over the past 30 years. Transportation is a bit up; industry a bit down. And electricity, once the nation\u2019s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, has seen its emissions drop significantly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022YzooO\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/YzooO\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the U.S. is still among the countries with the highest \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/co2-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions\u0022\u003Eper capita emissions\u003C\/a\u003E, so there\u2019s room for improvement, and its emissions haven\u2019t fallen enough to put the country on track to meet \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/unfccc.int\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-12\/United%20States%202035%20NDC.pdf\u0022\u003Eits pledges\u003C\/a\u003E under the 10-year-old \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\u0022\u003EParis climate agreement\u003C\/a\u003E. But U.S. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ghgemissions\/inventory-us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-sinks\u0022\u003Eemissions are down\u003C\/a\u003E about 15% over the past 10 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere\u2019s how that happened:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUS Electricity Emissions Have Fallen\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EU.S. electricity use \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=65264\u0022\u003Ehas been rising\u003C\/a\u003E lately with the shift toward more electrification of cars and heating and cooling and expansion of data centers, yet greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are down by almost 30% since 1995.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the main reasons for this big drop is that Americans are using less coal and more natural gas to make electricity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth coal and natural gas are fossil fuels. Both \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/energyexplained\/energy-and-the-environment\/where-greenhouse-gases-come-from.php#\u0022\u003Erelease carbon dioxide\u003C\/a\u003E to the atmosphere when they are burned to make electricity, and that carbon dioxide traps heat, raising global temperatures. But power plants can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=44436\u0022\u003Emake electricity more efficiently\u003C\/a\u003E using natural gas compared with coal, so it produces less emissions per unit of power.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022u3fo9\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/u3fo9\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhy did the U.S. start using more natural gas?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch and technological innovation in fracking and horizontal drilling have allowed companies to extract more oil and gas at lower cost, making it \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/rmi.org\/utilities-analysts-and-customers-agree-transitioning-from-coal-saves-money\/\u0022\u003Echeaper to produce electricity\u003C\/a\u003E from natural gas rather than coal.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, utilities have built more natural gas power plants \u2013 especially super-efficient \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gevernova.com\/gas-power\/resources\/education\/combined-cycle-power-plants\u0022\u003Ecombined cycle\u003C\/a\u003E gas power plants, which produce power from gas turbines and also capture waste heat from those turbines to generate more power. More coal plants have been shutting down or running less.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022zl7DI\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/zl7DI\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause natural gas is a more efficient fuel than coal, it has been a win for climate in comparison, even though it\u2019s a fossil fuel. The U.S. has reduced emissions from electricity as a result.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESignificant \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/energy-star-on-the-trump-administrations-target-list-has-a-long-history-of-helping-consumers-wallets-and-the-planet-258152\u0022\u003Eimprovements in energy efficiency\u003C\/a\u003E, from appliances to lighting, have also played a role. Even though tech gadgets seem to be recharging everywhere all the time today, household electricity use, per person, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=49036\u0022\u003Eplateaued over the first two decades of the 2000s after rising continuously\u003C\/a\u003E since the 1940s.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECosts for Renewable Electricity, Batteries Fall\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EU.S. renewable electricity generation, including wind, solar and hydro power, has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/energyexplained\/electricity\/electricity-in-the-us.php\u0022\u003Enearly tripled since 1995\u003C\/a\u003E, helping to further reduce emissions from electricity generation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECosts for solar and wind power have fallen so much that they are now \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energyinnovation.org\/report\/the-coal-cost-crossover-3-0\/\u0022\u003Echeaper than coal\u003C\/a\u003E and competitive with natural gas. Fourteen states, including most of the Great Plains, now get \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cleanpower.org\/facts\/state-fact-sheets\/\u0022\u003Eat least 30% of their power\u003C\/a\u003E from solar, wind and battery storage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022Hw4VE\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/Hw4VE\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile wind power has been cost competitive with fossil fuels for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png\u0022\u003Eat least 20 years\u003C\/a\u003E, solar photovoltaic power has only been competitive with fossil fuels for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lazard.com\/news-announcements\/lazard-releases-2025-levelized-cost-of-energyplus-report-pr\/\u0022\u003Eabout 10 years\u003C\/a\u003E. So expect deployment of solar PV to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iea.org\/news\/global-renewable-capacity-is-set-to-grow-strongly-driven-by-solar-pv\u0022\u003Econtinue to increase\u003C\/a\u003E, both in the U.S. and internationally, even as U.S. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/07\/16\/nx-s1-5462190\/trump-tax-credit-solar-ev-heat-pump\u0022\u003Efederal subsidies disappear\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth wind and solar provide intermittent power: The sun does not always shine, and the wind does not always blow. There are a number of ways utilities are dealing with this. One way is to use \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/oe\/demand-response\u0022\u003Edemand management\u003C\/a\u003E, offering lower prices for power during off-peak periods or discounts for companies that can cut their power use during high demand. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/lpo\/virtual-power-plants-projects\u0022\u003EVirtual power plants\u003C\/a\u003E aggregate several kinds of distributed energy resources \u2013 solar panels on homes, batteries and even smart thermostats \u2013 to manage power supply and demand. The U.S. had an estimated \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transformers-magazine.com\/tm-news\/north-american-virtual-power-plants-grow-13-7\/\u0022\u003E37.5 gigawatts of virtual power plants\u003C\/a\u003E in 2024, equivalent to about 37.5 nuclear power reactors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Charts show cost decline compared with fossil fuels.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=345\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=345\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=345\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=433\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=433\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/700156\/original\/file-20251104-66-ftct1o.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=433\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EGlobally, the costs of solar, onshore wind and EV batteries fell quickly over the first two decades of the 2000s.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/report\/ar6\/wg3\/chapter\/summary-for-policymakers\/#figure-spm-3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EIPCC 6th Assessment Report\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother energy management method is battery storage, which is just now \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/todayinenergy\/detail.php?id=64586\u0022\u003Ebeginning to take off\u003C\/a\u003E. Battery \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/about.bnef.com\/insights\/commodities\/lithium-ion-battery-pack-prices-see-largest-drop-since-2017-falling-to-115-per-kilowatt-hour-bloombergnef\/\u0022\u003Ecosts have come down\u003C\/a\u003E enough in the past few years to make utility-scale battery storage cost-effective.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022nX9Rl\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/nX9Rl\/2\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat About Driving?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the U.S., gasoline consumption has remained roughly constant but \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/vehicles\/articles\/fotw-1237-may-9-2022-fuel-economy-all-vehicle-classes-has-improved\u0022\u003Efuel efficiency has generally improved\u003C\/a\u003E over the decades.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESales of electric vehicle, which could cut emissions more, have been slow, however. Some of this could be due to the success of fracking: U.S. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/data\/10324\u0022\u003Epetroleum production has increased\u003C\/a\u003E, and gasoline and diesel \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rff.org\/publications\/explainers\/gas-prices-101\/\u0022\u003Eprices have remained relatively low\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople in other countries are switching \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.virta.global\/global-electric-vehicle-market\u0022\u003Eto electric vehicles more rapidly\u003C\/a\u003E than in the U.S. as the cost of EVs has fallen. Chinese consumers can buy an entry-level EV for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/04\/08\/byds-low-cost-seagull-ev-now-starts-under-8000-china\/\u0022\u003Eunder US$10,000\u003C\/a\u003E in China with the help of government subsidies, and the country \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/global-ev-outlook-2025\/trends-in-electric-car-markets-2\u0022\u003Eleads the world in EV sales\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, people in the U.S. bought \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/global-ev-outlook-2025\/trends-in-electric-car-markets-2\u0022\u003E1.6 million EVs\u003C\/a\u003E, and global sales reached \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.virta.global\/global-electric-vehicle-market\u0022\u003E17 million\u003C\/a\u003E, up 25% from the year before.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022fSBGn\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/fSBGn\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Unknowns Ahead: What About Data Centers?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe construction of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/ais-ballooning-energy-consumption-puts-spotlight-on-data-center-efficiency-254192\u0022\u003Enew data centers\u003C\/a\u003E, in part to serve the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, is drawing a lot of attention to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-utilities-are-working-to-meet-ai-data-centers-voracious-appetite-for-electricity-240196\u0022\u003Efuture energy demand\u003C\/a\u003E and to the uncertainty ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData centers are increasing electricity demand in some locations, such as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/07\/17\/nx-s1-5469933\/virginia-data-centers-residents-saying-no\u0022\u003Enorthern Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E, Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago and Atlanta. The future \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wri.org\/insights\/us-data-centers-electricity-demand\u0022\u003Eelectricity demand growth from data centers is still unclear\u003C\/a\u003E, though, meaning the effects of data centers on electric rates and power system emissions are also uncertain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, AI is not the only reason to watch for increased electricity demand: The U.S. can expect growing electricity demand for industrial processes and electric vehicles, as well as the overall transition from using oil and gas for heating and appliances \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/analysis\/electrification-futures\u0022\u003Eto using electricity\u003C\/a\u003E that continues across the country.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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Among them, 17 teams represented \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE), presenting a wide range of solutions, from optimizing scheduling for medical clinics, to refining inventory management for a major auto manufacturer, to enhancing sepsis detection through data-driven patient monitoring.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECapstone Design Expo monodisciplinary Industrial Engineering award went to Serving Solutions. The team partnered with \u003Cstrong\u003ENorth Fulton Community Charities\u003C\/strong\u003E (NFCC), a nonprofit dedicated to preventing hunger and homelessness, to design scalable systems for enhancing the overall customer experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy focusing on operational efficiency and accessibility, we delivered improvements across three key areas,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EEmma MacGregor\u003C\/strong\u003E, a fourth-year ISyE student on the team. \u201cWe modernized inventory management by implementing barcode scanners to streamline tracking; we enhanced customer order processes by developing a more accessible interface supported by a digital queueing network and automated ticketing and printing system, and optimized the pantry layout to create more usable space while also reducing travel time through the pantry.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to MacGregor, the full team consisted of \u003Cstrong\u003ESamhith Aravind, Sachin Bharadwaz, Shaktik Bhattacharyya, Elyse Daniel, Erin Hinnegan,\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EZora Ripkova\u003C\/strong\u003E, under the advisement of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/xin-chen\u0022\u003EXin Chen\u003C\/a\u003E, James C. 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A hacker now controls all the machines and is demanding $500,000 in cryptocurrency be sent to an anonymous wallet; otherwise, he will shut down the entire radiology department.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis scenario becomes more likely for hospitals of all sizes as medical technology advances, adding more devices to constantly growing networks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the help of a contract award for up to $12 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arpa-h.gov\/explore-funding\/programs\/upgrade\u0022\u003EUPGRADE\u003C\/a\u003E program, a team of researchers led by the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Georgia Tech will begin developing an advanced cybersecurity platform to help hospitals proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities in their software, devices, and networks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is a new area of security research,\u201d said Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EBrendan Saltaformaggio\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u201cWe not only have to worry about the cybersecurity aspect, but the physical security as well. Our research must be very accurate to make sure patients are safe from cyberthreats.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting next month, the team of researchers on the Hospital-Integrated Vulnerability Identification and Proactive Remediation (H-VIPER) project will begin developing a system they are calling the Whole-Hospital Simulation (WHS).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system maps out the online network for hospitals of all sizes and enables IT teams to test their cyber capabilities before going live. The system can also identify threats, such as missed software updates, and alert the IT department.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHospitals have thousands of devices connected to their networks, including medical devices,\u201d said Saltaformaggio. \u201cA hospital like Children\u2019s has a huge attack surface. A smaller hospital might have different challenges, but possible entry points are still there.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team has already interviewed IT teams at Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta and Hamilton Health Care System. Their findings have provided them with a better understanding of how to scale the WHS system to meet each hospital\u2019s specific needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHospitals IT processes are notoriously sensitive to disruption, because essentially any kind of down time for rebooting a system or lack of availability can create chaos in the clinical environment,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EStoddard Manikin\u003C\/strong\u003E, chief information security officer for Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal is to create very smooth processes and workflow for our patient facing staff and providers to deliver the best care possible. This research opportunity gives us a chance to develop news ways where we can look at these sensitive medical devices and things on the IT network in a healthcare environment and potentially remediate vulnerabilities without taking them out of service.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaltaformaggio and his colleagues found that, regardless of size, security remains retroactive and not proactive. 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The pairing of this wearable system with a smartphone app automated the monitoring process and delivered a superior level of neonatal care compared to the current processes at Ethiopia\u2019s best hospital.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedical staff and parents also observed a reduced need to wake their babies when using the wearable monitoring system. In addition, after participating in the study, 84% of Ethiopian parents said they would use the device at home.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cProfessor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/yeo\u0022\u003EHong Yeo\u003C\/a\u003E and I connected immediately after he gave a brief research talk about a new, wearable cardiac monitor for children,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/gleason\u0022\u003ERudy Gleason\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cI asked him if we could co-develop a wearable device for newborn babies in Ethiopia that measured not one, but a variety of vital signs. We both thought it was a great idea.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYeo and Gleason are faculty members in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech. And both are affiliated with Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for People and Technology, which seeks to improve global health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2009, Gleason and his wife were in the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia named Kennedy. Before they could bring her home, however, she died \u2014 the result, Gleason said, of a seemingly preventable combination of malnutrition and diarrhea.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis loss redirected my academic teaching, research, and service activities at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Gleason. \u201cSince then, I\u2019ve spent most of my career focused on developing resource-appropriate biomedical devices to reduce maternal and child mortality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen we started this latest study, Ethiopian parents were reluctant to participate. But once we recruited a few mothers in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), everyone in the NICU community wanted their child to participate in our wearable health monitoring system.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Yeo, \u201cWe designed the wearable patch as a safe, clinical-grade solution with minimal skin irritation. Its key design advantage lies in the use of nanomembranes, which allows the device to be soft and highly conformal to the baby\u0027s skin. Wearing the device helps to ensure critical events are not missed since the built-in automation acts as a force multiplier, freeing clinical staff to focus more on complex decision-making rather than manual data acquisition.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cRudy has a deep love for the people of Ethiopia. I feel fortunate to have met him as we embark on this project aimed at helping sick babies in the country. Without his support, I could not envision bringing this technology to Ethiopia,\u201d said Yeo.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the past decade, child mortality rates have decreased in Ethiopia, but newborn deaths have remained mostly unchanged. 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The event was invitation only and limited to 150 attendees of established leaders and emerging innovators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipating technology speakers and panelists included:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHonorable YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo\u003C\/strong\u003E, Minister, Ministry of Digital, Malaysia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChee Mun Foong\u003C\/strong\u003E, CEO, YTL AI Labs; and CPO, Ryt Bank\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChen Change Loy\u003C\/strong\u003E, President\u0027s Chair Professor, CCDS, NTU; Director, MMLab@NTU; and Co-Associate Director, S-Lab\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Lim Ji Xiong\u003C\/strong\u003E, Chief Digital Officer, GAMUDA\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHenry Yang\u003C\/strong\u003E, CMO, Manus\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDing Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E, Senior Researcher, Responsible AI, Google Research\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenjamin Croc\u003C\/strong\u003E, CEO, BrioHR\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETzu Kit Chan\u003C\/strong\u003E, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Risks and Safety Advisor of Top Universities in the USA, Singapore, Canada, and France\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHari Krishnan\u003C\/strong\u003E, Co-founder and CEO of Genie Health\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenoit Dubeau\u003C\/strong\u003E, Energy Strategy Manager, APAC, Amazon Web Services (AWS)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECindy Lin\u003C\/strong\u003E, Professor, School of Interactive Computing, Georgia Tech\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKo Chuan Zhen\u003C\/strong\u003E, Group CEO \u0026amp; Co-Founder, Plus Xnergy, and Executive Director, BM Greentech\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZachary Loh\u003C\/strong\u003E, Market Development Manager, Hydroleap\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENge Foong Kheng\u003C\/strong\u003E, Engineering Manager, APAC, Global Switch\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVerghese Jacob\u003C\/strong\u003E, SVP Technology, DayOne\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA photo album of the CIC and Future Tech Forum events can be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/96938041@N06\/albums\/72177720330705410\u0022\u003Eviewed here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E###\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStudent team \u003Cstrong\u003ERevive \u0026amp; Survive\u003C\/strong\u003E from Waseda University, International Christian University, and Keio University in Japan won the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\u0022\u003EInstitute for People and Technology\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E (IPaT) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\/cic\u0022\u003EConvergence Innovation Competition\u003C\/a\u003E (CIC) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 1, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Student team Revive \u0026 Survive from Waseda University, International Christian University, and Keio University in Japan won the Georgia Tech Institute for People and Technology\u2019s (IPaT) Convergence Innovation Competition (CIC) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi"}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2025-12-05 17:11:17","changed_gmt":"2025-12-06 15:02:41","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-05T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-05T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678766":{"id":"678766","type":"image","title":"CIC Winner 2025-2026","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPictured: CIC winning student team \u003Cstrong\u003ERevive \u0026amp; Survive\u003C\/strong\u003E from Waseda University, International Christian University, and Keio University in Japan. 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The residency explored the intersection of art and technology, resulting in an innovative, multi-layered experience that invited audiences to engage with themes of joy, peace, and community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project began when Clint Zeagler, principal research scientist and IPaT\u2019s director of strategic partnerships, invited Ellisor to \u201cthink big\u201d and imagine how technology could amplify his artistic vision. \u201cThis was definitely a moment for me to step out of my comfort zone and to think on a bigger scale,\u201d said Ellisor. \u201cComing from a poor artist background, we\u2019re always just struggling to make anything. This was an opportunity to dream.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cArtist residencies within Georgia Tech\u2019s research centers and interdisciplinary research institutes help to drive innovation in our research enterprise, to discover new applications of our research within the arts, to build strong connections with community partners, and \u2014 most important of all \u2014 to create impactful new works of art,\u201d said Jason Freeman, associate vice provost for the arts at Georgia Tech. \u201cIPaT has long been at the forefront of GT\u2019s initiatives to collaborate with Atlanta-area artists. I am thrilled to see the success of this latest collaboration between Clint Zeagler and Corian Ellisor.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEllisor, an Atlanta-based performance artist with a focus on dance theater, was selected as the IPaT\u2019s \u0026nbsp;2025 artist-in-residence. Ellisor has worked with arts communities locally and internationally including Georgia, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Washington DC, New York, Guatemala, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany and The United Kingdom. He was awarded the choreography award at the University of Houston, The Walthall Fellowship through WonderRoot, \u201cTop 20 people to watch in 2013\u0022 by Atlanta\u2019s Creative loafing, an Atlanta Beltline Grant in 2014, an artist in residency award with the Lucky Penny in 2015, and the Best Choreography Award at the Houston Fringe Festival in 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorld Building Meets Performance Art\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEllisor\u2019s concept centered on world building, a technique often used in gaming but adapted here for live performance. The goal was to create an immersive environment where audiences could interact and react, while maintaining an uplifting aesthetic. \u201cI wanted something that leaves the audience feeling good\u2014something hopeful,\u201d Ellisor explained.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ETo develop the project, Ellisor and Zeagler hosted workshops with Georgia Tech students and community members, encouraging free-form creation and dialogue around the question: How do people find joy and peace in a chaotic world? Three teams of Georgia Tech undergraduate students were assigned to collaborate with Ellisor and make an avatar of him. The first team was assigned to reproduce Ellisor\u2019s voice. The second team was assigned to generate a visual likeness of Ellisor. The third team worked on the outside aesthetics of a story booth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Story Booth: Technology Meets Emotion\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA highlight of the residency was the Story Booth, a tech-enabled installation designed to collect personal narratives about joy and solace. Outfitted with full-body scans and voice capture, the booth featured a digital representation of Ellisor and used sentiment analysis to translate stories into color projections. \u201cIf someone shared something happy, the booth glowed orange; if it was sentimental, it turned blue,\u201d Ellisor noted. These dynamic visuals illuminated both the booth and its surroundings, creating a striking display of emotion through light.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn Hour of Galleries Time\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe residency culminated in \u201cAn Hour of Galleries Time,\u201d an event combining video installations, interactive storytelling, and live dance performances. Dancers engaged with projected visuals before joining together for a collective performance against a massive, illuminated backdrop\u2014transforming the space into a living canvas of movement and light. The interactive performance was held November 23 at the Goat Farm Arts Center, a visual and performing arts center housed in a 19th-century complex of industrial buildings in west midtown Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReflections on Collaboration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEllisor described the experience as transformative, \u201cI am very happy to have met this community of technologists that I would have never met because our worlds just do not cross at all. Another enlightening experience was trusting myself and trusting the vision\u2014and then letting other people do what they\u2019re supposed to do. Usually as an artist, we are sort of a solo factory. But having the trust in other people to make your vision happen\u2014and it happening\u2014was a really lovely experience.\u201d\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EHe added, \u201cI am very grateful to have gone through this with Georgia Tech. 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Also known as rare earth elements, or REEs, these silvery-white metals are challenging to isolate, given their very similar chemical and physical properties. This similarity makes it difficult to distinguish REEs from one other during extraction and purification processes.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe world has come to depend on lanthanides\u2019 magnetic and optical properties to drive much of modern technology \u2014 from medical imaging to missiles to smart phones. These metals also are in short supply, and because they\u2019re found in minerals, lanthanides are difficult to mine and separate. \u0026nbsp; But that may change \u2014 thanks to a Georgia Tech-led discovery of a new oxidation state for a lanthanide element known as praseodymium. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor the first time ever, praseodymium achieved a 5+ oxidation state. Oxidation occurs when a substance meets oxygen or another oxidizing substance. (The browning on the flesh of a cut apple, as well as rust on metal, are examples of oxidation.)\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAs far back as the 1890s, scientists suspected lanthanides might have a 5+ oxidation state, but \u0026nbsp;lanthanides in that state were too unstable to see, said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/henry-la-pierre\u0022\u003EHenry \u201dPete\u201c La Pierre\u003C\/a\u003E, an associate professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E. Discovering an element\u2019s new oxidation state is like discovering a new element. As an example, La Pierre noted how plutonium\u2019s discovery opened up a whole new area of the periodic table.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cA new oxidation state tells us what we don\u2019t know and gives us ideas for where to go,\u201d he explained. \u201cEach oxidation state of an element has distinct chemical and physical properties \u2014 so the first glimpse of a novel oxidation presents a roadmap for new possibilities.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ELa Pierre and colleagues at University of Iowa and Washington State University recently discovered the 5+ oxidation state for lanthanides.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt was predicted but never seen until we found it,\u201d said La Pierre, corresponding author of the study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41557-025-01797-w\u0022\u003EPraseodymium in the Formal +5 Oxidation State\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d which was recently published in \u003Cem\u003ENature Chemistry\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u201cLanthanides\u2019 properties are really fantastic. We only use them commercially in one oxidation state \u2014 the 3+ oxidation state \u2014 which defines a set of magnetic and optical properties. If you can stabilize a higher oxidation state, it could lead to entirely new magnetic and optical properties.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe researchers\u2019 breakthrough will broaden the lanthanides\u2019 technical applications in fields such as rare-earth mining and quantum technology and could lead to new electronic device architectures and applications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cResearch in lanthanides has already yielded significant dividends for society in terms of technological development,\u201d La Pierre added.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe researchers hope to discover new tools for mining critical REEs, including improving lanthanide separation and recycling processes. When mining these elements, lanthanide elements are frequently mixed together. The separation process is painstaking and inefficient, generating a significant amount of waste. But with increasing global demand for REEs, the U.S. faces a supply issue. Figuring out how to improve lanthanides separation, potentially through oxidation chemistry, will ultimately enhance the supply of these critical elements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 Anne Wainscott-Sargent\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: This research was supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENew Oxidation State for a Rare Earth Element Could Advance Quantum and Electronic Devices\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New Oxidation State for a Rare Earth Element Could Advance Quantum and Electronic Devices "}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2025-06-24 14:06:30","changed_gmt":"2025-12-04 21:26:28","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677268":{"id":"677268","type":"image","title":"A diagram showing how the atoms are connected in the praseodymium compound (left); an image showing the most important electron interactions (right)","body":null,"created":"1750773245","gmt_created":"2025-06-24 13:54:05","changed":"1750773383","gmt_changed":"2025-06-24 13:56:23","alt":"A diagram showing how the atoms are connected in the praseodymium compound (left); a chart showing the most important electron interactions (right).","file":{"fid":"261151","name":"GT-Highlight-F1.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/24\/GT-Highlight-F1.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/24\/GT-Highlight-F1.png","mime":"image\/png","size":930594,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/24\/GT-Highlight-F1.png?itok=ty_Q_pKW"}}},"media_ids":["677268"],"groups":[{"id":"372221","name":"Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI)"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDirector of Research Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["swundersmith3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"680642":{"#nid":"680642","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tim Lieuwen Named Georgia Tech\u2019s Executive Vice President for Research","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a nationwide search, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera has named \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/timothy-charles-lieuwen\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETimothy Lieuwen\u003C\/a\u003E the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR). \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/regents-professor-tim-lieuwen-serve-georgia-techs-interim-evpr\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELieuwen has served as interim EVPR\u003C\/a\u003E since September 10, 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTim\u2019s ability to bridge academia, industry, and government has been instrumental in driving innovation and positioning Georgia Tech as a critical partner in tackling complex global challenges,\u201d said Cabrera. \u201cWith his leadership, I am confident Georgia Tech will continue to expand its impact, strengthen its strategic collaborations, and further solidify its reputation as a world leader in research and innovation.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA proud Georgia Tech alumnus (M.S. ME 1997, Ph.D. ME 1999), Lieuwen has spent more than 25 years at the Institute. He is a Regents\u2019 Professor and holds the David S. Lewis, Jr. Chair in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. Prior to the interim EVPR role, Lieuwen served as executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E for 12 years. His expertise spans energy, propulsion, energy policy, and national security, and he has worked closely with industry and government to develop new knowledge and see its implementation in the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELieuwen has been widely recognized for his contributions to research and innovation. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, as well as a fellow of multiple other professional organizations. Recently, he was elected an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/tim-lieuwen-honored-royal-academy-engineering\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInternational Fellow of the U.K.\u2019s Royal Academy of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, one of only three U.S. engineers in 2024 to receive this prestigious commendation. The honor acknowledges Lieuwen\u2019s contributions to engineering and his efforts to advance research, education initiatives, and industry collaborations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe has authored or edited four books, published over 400 scientific articles, and holds nine patents \u2014 several of which are licensed to industry. He also founded TurbineLogic, an analytics firm working in the energy industry. Additionally, Lieuwen serves on governing and advisory boards for three Department of Energy national labs and was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Energy to the National Petroleum Council.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe EVPR is the Institute\u2019s chief research officer and directs Georgia Tech\u2019s $1.37 billion portfolio of research, development, and sponsored activities. This includes leadership of the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the Enterprise Innovation Institute, nine Interdisciplinary Research Institutes and numerous associated research centers, and related research administrative support units: commercialization, corporate engagement, research development and operations, and research administration.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am honored to step into this role at a time when research and innovation have never been more critical,\u201d Lieuwen said. \u201cGeorgia Tech\u2019s research enterprise is built on collaboration \u2014 across disciplines, across industries, and across communities. Our strength lies not just in the breakthroughs we achieve, but in how we translate them into real-world impact.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy priority is to put people first \u2014 empowering our researchers, students, and partners to push boundaries, scale our efforts, and deepen our engagement across Georgia and beyond. Together, we will expand our reach, accelerate discovery, and ensure that Georgia Tech remains a driving force for progress and service.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Regents\u2019 Professor and current interim EVPR brings strong leadership and deep research expertise to the role.\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Regents\u2019 Professor and current interim EVPR brings strong leadership and deep research expertise to the role. "}],"uid":"28766","created_gmt":"2025-02-20 20:15:39","changed_gmt":"2025-12-02 05:14:26","author":"Shelley Wunder-Smith","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676355":{"id":"676355","type":"image","title":"Tim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1740085148","gmt_created":"2025-02-20 20:59:08","changed":"1740085210","gmt_changed":"2025-02-20 21:00:10","alt":"Tim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research","file":{"fid":"260127","name":"0A6A1348-RT 1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/20\/0A6A1348-RT%201.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/02\/20\/0A6A1348-RT%201.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":5458715,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/02\/20\/0A6A1348-RT%201.jpg?itok=CDksVaZo"}}},"media_ids":["676355"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"136","name":"Aerospace"},{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193653","name":"Georgia Tech Research Institute"},{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith | Director of Research Communications\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:swundersmith3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eshelley.wunder-smith@research.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["swundersmith3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"681492":{"#nid":"681492","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Beril Toktay to Lead Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a nationwide search, Julia Kubanek, vice president for Interdisciplinary Research at Georgia Tech, has named \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/beril-toktay\u0022\u003EBeril Toktay\u003C\/a\u003E as the executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems\u003C\/a\u003E (BBISS). Toktay has served as BBISS interim executive director since September 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs interim executive director, Beril has built the BBISS community, broadened its scope, and developed new programming to grow cross-disciplinary collaboration, community-engaged research, and entrepreneurship,\u201d Kubanek said. \u201cFaculty and students from the liberal arts, social sciences, design, business, computing, and fundamental science are engaging with BBISS in greater numbers, complementing our engineering community\u2019s involvement. These are areas of strength at Georgia Tech that will help amplify the impact of BBISS.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToktay is professor of operations management, the Brady Family Chair, and Regents\u0027 Professor at the Scheller College of Business. She is an internationally recognized sustainable operations management scholar whose work has been recognized with multiple best paper awards. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the INFORMS Manufacturing \u0026amp; Service Operations Management (MSOM)Society. Through initiatives such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.drawdownga.org\/initiative\/drawdown-georgia-business-compact\/\u0022\u003EDrawdown Georgia Business Compact\u003C\/a\u003E, she has helped translate research insights into actionable business initiatives while fostering regional economic development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer academic leadership includes serving as department co-editor for \u201cHealth, Environment, and Society\u201d for \u003Cem\u003EMSOM\u003C\/em\u003E, area editor for \u201cEnvironment, Energy, and Sustainability\u201d at \u003Cem\u003EOperations Research\u003C\/em\u003E, and special issue co-editor on \u201cBusiness and Climate Change\u201d for \u003Cem\u003EManagement Science,\u003C\/em\u003E as well as\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u201cEnvironment\u201d for \u003Cem\u003EMSOM.\u003C\/em\u003E She serves on the board of the Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability and the board of directors of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nyclimateexchange.org\/\u0022\u003ENew York Climate Exchange\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToktay has been instrumental in advancing sustainability at Georgia Tech, serving as founding faculty director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022\u003ERay C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business\u003C\/a\u003E, co-architect of the Serve-Learn-Sustain initiative, and co-chair of the Sustainability Next Institute Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force. Her commitment to Ph.D. student success earned her the 2018 Georgia Tech Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor Award. She also co-developed the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.carbonreductionchallenge.org\/\u0022\u003ECarbon Reduction Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E, an award-winning interdisciplinary, co-curricular program that engages undergraduate students in climate intrapreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToktay holds a Ph.D. in operations research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S. in industrial engineering from Purdue University, and a B.S. in industrial engineering and mathematics from Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University. She joined Georgia Tech in 2005 after serving as faculty at INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau, France.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince assuming the interim role, Toktay has significantly strengthened BBISS by expanding the faculty leadership team, securing additional funding, establishing seed grant programs that have benefited over 100 researchers across all Colleges, and transforming the Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain into the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scre.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Sustainable Communities Research and Education\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Energy and sustainability continue to be top Georgia Tech research priorities, for which we will need new funding strategies,\u0022 said Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research. \u0022Philanthropy and business partnerships will grow in importance in the coming years. Beril has considerable experience and vision for maximizing these partnerships, which will serve BBISS and the Institute well into the future.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems is one of Georgia Tech\u2019s interdisciplinary research institutes. The vision of BBISS is to grow and mobilize Georgia Tech\u2019s knowledge assets \u2014 people and research \u2014 to create a sustainable future for all. BBISS is a key partner in the implementation of Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/sustainabilitynext-plan#:~:text=Connecting%20Georgia%20Tech\u0026amp;apos;s%20education%2C%20research,United%20Nations%20Sustainable%20Development%20Goals.%E2%80%9D\u0022\u003ESustainability Next 2023-2030 Strategic Plan\u003C\/a\u003E, a consensus road map to advance Georgia Tech\u2019s vision to address the biggest local, national, and global challenges of our time. BBISS relentlessly serves the public good, catalyzes high-impact research, develops exceptional leaders, and cultivates partnerships that translate knowledge into practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I\u0027m honored to lead BBISS and build on the momentum we\u0027ve created to date,\u201d Toktay said. \u201cOur vision is to maximize the collective impact of Georgia Tech\u0027s remarkable sustainability research community across all colleges and disciplines. By catalyzing collaborative research and connecting our faculty with key external partners and communities, we are positioning Georgia Tech to be a global thought leader in sustainability and to drive meaningful solutions to some of our most pressing environmental and social challenges.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe campus community is invited to a reception celebrating Toktay\u0027s appointment on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Collective Food Hall in the Coda building. Contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:susan.ryan@sustain.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESusan Ryan\u003C\/a\u003E for details.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a nationwide search, Julia Kubanek, vice president for Interdisciplinary Research at Georgia Tech, has named \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/beril-toktay\u0022\u003EBeril Toktay\u003C\/a\u003E as the executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems\u003C\/a\u003E (BBISS). 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You need to see the data, be objective, and design studies that take into account the full picture to be able to compare different options from an apples-to-apples perspective,\u201d adds lead author \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/patricia-stathatou\u0022\u003EPatricia Stathatou\u003C\/a\u003E, an assistant professor at Georgia Tech\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, who began this study as a postdoc in the CBA.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStathatou is joined on the paper by Michael Triantafyllou and others at the National Technical University of Athens in Greece and the maritime shipping firm Oldendorff Carriers. The research \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acs.est.4c10006\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eappears today in \u003Cem\u003EEnvironmental Science and Technology.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESlashing sulfur emissions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeavy fuel oil, traditionally burned by bulk carriers that make up about 30 percent of the global maritime fleet, usually has a sulfur content around 2 to 3 percent. This is far higher than the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/MediaCentre\/PressBriefings\/pages\/34-IMO-2020-sulphur-limit-.aspx#:~:text=and%20the%20environment.-,From%201%20January%202020%20the%20global%20upper%20limit%20on%20the,the%20limit%20is%20already%200.10%25.\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInternational Maritime Organization\u2019s 2020 cap\u003C\/a\u003E of 0.5 percent in most areas of the ocean and 0.1 percent in areas near population centers\u0026nbsp;or environmentally sensitive regions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESulfur oxide emissions contribute to air pollution and acid rain, and can damage the human respiratory system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2018, fewer than 1,000 vessels employed scrubbers. After the cap went into place, higher prices of low-sulfur fossil fuels and limited availability of alternative fuels led many firms to install scrubbers so they could keep burning heavy fuel oil.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lloydslist.com\/LL1150318\/Shipowners-still-adding-more-scrubbers-via-newbuildings-not-retrofits\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emore than 5,800\u003C\/a\u003E vessels utilize scrubbers, the majority of which are wet, open-loop scrubbers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cScrubbers are a very mature technology. They have traditionally been used for decades in land-based applications like power plants to remove pollutants,\u201d Stathatou says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA wet, open-loop marine scrubber is a huge, metal, vertical tank\u0026nbsp;installed in a ship\u2019s exhaust stack, above the engines. Inside, seawater drawn from the ocean is sprayed through a series of nozzles downward to wash the hot exhaust gases as they exit the engines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe seawater interacts with sulfur dioxide in the exhaust, converting it to sulfates \u2014 water-soluble, environmentally benign compounds that naturally occur in seawater. The washwater is released back into the ocean, while the cleaned exhaust escapes to the atmosphere with little to no sulfur dioxide emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the acidic washwater can contain other combustion byproducts like heavy metals, so scientists wondered if scrubbers were comparable, from a holistic environmental point of view, to burning low-sulfur fuels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral studies explored toxicity of washwater and fuel system pollution, but none painted a full picture.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers set out to fill that scientific gap.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA \u201cwell-to-wake\u201d analysis\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team conducted a lifecycle assessment using a global environmental database on production and transport of fossil fuels, such as heavy fuel oil, marine gas oil, and very-low sulfur fuel oil. Considering the entire lifecycle of each fuel is key, since producing low-sulfur fuel requires extra processing steps in the refinery, causing additional emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf we just look at everything that happens before the fuel is bunkered onboard the vessel, heavy fuel oil is significantly more low-impact, environmentally, than low-sulfur fuels,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also collaborated with a scrubber manufacturer to obtain detailed information on all materials, production processes, and transportation steps involved in marine scrubber fabrication and installation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you consider that the scrubber has a lifetime of about 20 years, the environmental impacts of producing the scrubber over its lifetime are negligible compared to producing heavy fuel oil,\u201d she adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the final piece, Stathatou spent a week onboard a bulk carrier vessel in China to measure emissions and gather seawater and washwater samples. The ship burned heavy fuel oil with a scrubber and low-sulfur fuels under similar ocean conditions and engine settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollecting these onboard data was the most challenging part of the study.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAll the safety gear, combined with the heat and the noise from the engines on a moving ship, was very overwhelming,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir results showed that scrubbers reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 97 percent, putting heavy fuel oil on par with low-sulfur fuels according to that measure. The researchers saw similar trends for emissions of other pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, they tested washwater samples for more than 60 chemical parameters, including nitrogen, phosphorus, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and 23 metals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concentrations of chemicals regulated by the IMO were far below the organization\u2019s requirements. For unregulated chemicals, the researchers compared the concentrations to the strictest limits for industrial effluents from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and European Union.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost chemical concentrations were at least an order of magnitude below these requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, since washwater is diluted thousands of times as it is dispersed by a moving vessel, the concentrations of such chemicals would be even lower in the open ocean.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings suggest that the use of scrubbers with heavy fuel oil can be considered as equal to or more environmentally friendly than low-sulfur fuels across many of the impact categories the researchers studied.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis study demonstrates the scientific complexity of the waste stream of scrubbers. Having finally conducted a multiyear, comprehensive, and peer-reviewed study, commonly held fears and assumptions are now put to rest,\u201d says Scott Bergeron, managing director at Oldendorff Carriers and co-author of the study.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis first-of-its-kind study on a well-to-wake basis provides very valuable input to ongoing discussion at the IMO,\u201d adds Thomas Klenum, executive vice president of innovation and regulatory affairs at the Liberian Registry, emphasizing the need \u201cfor regulatory decisions to be made based on scientific studies providing factual data and conclusions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, this study shows the importance of incorporating lifecycle assessments into future environmental impact reduction policies, Stathatou says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere is all this discussion about switching to alternative fuels in the future, but how green are these fuels? We must do our due diligence to compare them equally with existing solutions to see the costs and benefits,\u201d she adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis study was supported, in part, by Oldendorff Carriers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E- Written by Adam Zewe, MIT News Office\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Researchers analyzed the full lifecycle of several fuel options and found this approach has a comparable environmental impact, overall, to burning low-sulfur fuels.ulfur fuels"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers found that burning heavy fuel oil with scrubbers is the best available option for bulk maritime shipping. 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From lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite in batteries to gallium in telecommunication systems that enable constant connectivity, critical minerals act as the essential vitamins of modern technology: small in volume but vital to function.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet the U.S. depends heavily on imports \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3133\/mcs2025\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Efor most critical materials\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Their discoveries, which could create cleaner industrial processes and safer, more reliable batteries, have important potential impacts for daily life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u202fBlavatnik Awards are presented by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and are administered by the New York Academy of Sciences. They honor the most promising early-career researchers in the U.S., across life sciences, chemistry, and physical sciences, and engineering. The awards are among the most prestigious and competitive in science.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis dual recognition underscores Georgia Tech\u2019s growing national leadership in high-impact, interdisciplinary research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/ryan-lively\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERyan Lively\u003C\/a\u003E, Thomas C. 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These teams span 21 unique units from six of the seven Colleges, including Schools, research centers, and Interdisciplinary Research Institutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe seed grant program, administered by the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS), reaches many faculty members from a diverse array of disciplines due to the generous support provided by broad-based partnerships in addition to the Sustainability Next funds. This year\u2019s partners are\u0026nbsp;the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/provost.gatech.edu\/news\/georgia-tech-arts-initiative-four-years-later\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Arts Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBBISS\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWalter H. 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Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute for People and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/robotics\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstitute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scre.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for Sustainable Communities Research and Education\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of the program is to nurture promising research areas for future large-scale collaborative sustainability research, research translation, and\/or high-impact outreach; to provide mid-career faculty with leadership and community-building opportunities; and to broaden and strengthen the Georgia Tech sustainability community as a whole. The call for proposals was modeled after the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/seed-grant-funding-teams-grants\u0022\u003EMoving Teams Forward and Forming Teams programs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, BBISS will support and nurture these projects in collaboration with the relevant funding partners. Beginning in October, BBISS will host a series of focused workshops designed to foster collaboration and provide additional support to help advance these initiatives. Projects have been grouped into five thematic clusters, each of which will be the focus of an upcoming workshop:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECircularity Programs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdaptation to the Changing Environment\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunity Engagement and Education\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClimate Science and Solutions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnvironmental and Health Impacts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBBISS faculty fellows, past seed grant recipients, and other interested Georgia Tech faculty are invited to participate. If you are interested in participating in the workshops, please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristin.janacek@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ekristin.janacek@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/bbiss-seed-grant-workshop-circularity\u0022\u003Efirst session on Circularity Programs\u003C\/a\u003E is Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Peachtree Room (3rd floor) of the John Lewis Student Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2025 Sustainability Next Seed Grant awards are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForming Teams:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping a Sustainable and Ethical Electric Vehicle Ecosystem Workforce for the Future Through Cross-Sector Partnerships. Principal Investigators (PI): \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/joe-f-bozeman-iii\u0022\u003EJoe Bozeman\u003C\/a\u003E. Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/jennifer-hirsch\u0022\u003EJennifer Hirsch\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnlocking Circularity at Scale: Platform-Based Solutions for Advancing Material Reuse and Supply Chain Resilience. 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PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/edvard-pg-bruun\u0022\u003EEdvard Bruun\u003C\/a\u003E. Co-PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/harish-ravichandar\u0022\u003EHarish Ravichanda\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECampus as Material Ecology: Building Transdisciplinary Circular Systems for Plastic Tracking, Transformation, and Community Engagement. PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/hyojin-kwon\u0022\u003EHyojin Kwon\u003C\/a\u003E. Co-PIs: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/michael-best\u0022\u003EMichael Best\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/russ-clark\u0022\u003ERuss Clark\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/tim-trent\u0022\u003ETim Trent\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/meisha-shofner\u0022\u003EMeisha Shofner\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESonifying Climate Infrastructures: Community Outreach and Education With Shade Synthesizer. PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/624a4663-6439-585b-8bb0-3633dbbf089f\u0022\u003EHeidi Biggs\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Co-PIs: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/xin-chen\u0022\u003EXin Chen\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/ingeborg-rocker\u0022\u003EInge Rocker\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/sofia-perez-guzman\u0022\u003E Sof\u00eda P\u00e9rez-Guzm\u00e1n\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/nicole-kennard\u0022\u003ENicole Kennard\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoving Teams Forward:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAre Data Centers the New Landfills? Social, Economic, and Environmental Tradeoffs. PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/allen-hyde\u0022\u003EAllen Hyde\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Co-PIs: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/amanda-nolen-ph-d\/\u0022\u003EAmanda Nolen\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/yeqingkong\u0022\u003EYeqing Kong\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssessing the Accuracy and Reliability of Low-Cost Particulate Matter (PM) Sensors Across Diverse Ambient Environments. PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/nga-lee-sally-ng\u0022\u003ENga Lee (Sally) Ng\u003C\/a\u003E. Co-PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/armistead-russell\u0022\u003ETed Russell\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping a Georgia Community Center Into a Sustainability Hub. 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PI: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/jung-ho-lewe\u0022\u003EJung-Ho Lewe\u003C\/a\u003E. Co-PIs: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/scott-duncan\u0022\u003EScott Duncan\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/david-solano-sarmiento\u0022\u003EDavid Solano Sarmiento\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/danielle-willkens\u0022\u003EDanielle Willkens\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scre.research.gatech.edu\/anna-tinoco-santiago\u0022\u003EAnna Tinoco-Santiago\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis round of funding was highly competitive, with 45 proposals submitted. BBISS extends its gratitude to all the individuals and groups who applied, as well as to the faculty and staff who contributed their time and expertise to evaluate the proposals.\u0026nbsp;Their thoughtful input was essential to achieving a fair and collaborative selection process, ensuring that the awarded proposals align strongly with the BBISS\u2019 strategy and show promise for long-term impact and future research opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to BBISS Executive Director Beril Toktay, and Brady Family Chair in Management, \u201cThe high level of participation demonstrates the enduring commitment to sustainability research and engagement by the Georgia Tech community. BBISS honors this commitment by looking for collaboration opportunities with all who are driving sustainability efforts at Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2025 round of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/sustainability-next-plan\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESustainability Next\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Research Seed Grants has been awarded to 17 transdisciplinary research teams representing a vibrant network of 51 collaborators from across Georgia Tech. These teams span 21 unique units from six of the seven Colleges, including Schools, research centers, and Interdisciplinary Research Institutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The seed grant program reaches many faculty members from a diverse array of disciplines due to the generous support provided by broad-based partnerships in addition to the Sustainability Next funds."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2025-10-07 19:51:05","changed_gmt":"2025-12-02 04:32:49","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671777":{"id":"671777","type":"image","title":"Sustainability Next Plan document","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECover of the Sustainability Next Plan\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1695304278","gmt_created":"2023-09-21 13:51:18","changed":"1695304423","gmt_changed":"2023-09-21 13:53:43","alt":"cover of the 2023-2030 Sustainability Next Plan","file":{"fid":"254901","name":"1695303836419-983e452a-cef1-4503-8103-5a098471d512_1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/21\/1695303836419-983e452a-cef1-4503-8103-5a098471d512_1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/21\/1695303836419-983e452a-cef1-4503-8103-5a098471d512_1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":183429,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/21\/1695303836419-983e452a-cef1-4503-8103-5a098471d512_1.jpg?itok=K6f7VHG1"}}},"media_ids":["671777"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"},{"id":"188020","name":"go-rbi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Research Communications Program Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684453":{"#nid":"684453","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Atlanta Youth to Design \u2018Future of Paper\u2019 Exhibit at Papermaking Museum","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new educational initiative is set to teach Atlanta high school students how to create electronics, wearable devices, and other technologies that are built on paper and craft materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkshops hosted by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/visit-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and led by Georgia Tech Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/people\/hyunjoo-oh\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHyunJoo Oh\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E will introduce about 60 students from Atlanta Public Schools to paper-based electronics through hands-on workshops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Williams Museum will open an exhibit titled \u201cThe Future of Paper\u201d that displays designs created in the workshop alongside visionary examples of paper-based technologies from Georgia Tech researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exhibit, funded by the National Science Foundation, is slated to open to the public in 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh is a researcher with joint appointments in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ic.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Industrial Design.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EShe leads the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.codecraft.group\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComputational Design and Craft (CoDe Craft) Group\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, where her team integrates everyday craft materials with computing to support creative exploration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh believes paper could be widely used to support prototyping printed circuit boards (PCBs) as a sustainable alternative to silicon. While silicon is the most prominent material used by technology companies to build computer chips, it isn\u2019t biodegradable. And it can be harmful to the environment and contribute to e-waste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaper, however, provides an eco-friendly platform for printing conductive traces and mounting small electronic components. With the expansion of printed electronic tools and techniques, paper and similar materials have become more popular among technologists who develop sensing technologies and wearable devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s widely available and accessible,\u201d Oh said. \u201cI can\u2019t think of anything more affordable and approachable that young makers and the broader maker community can use for circuits than paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPrinted electronics traditionally required expensive equipment, but with recent innovation in materials science, conductive materials such as conductive pens and paint available in local arts and crafts stores can be used to build circuits on paper. We can also print circuits using a regular office inkjet printer with silver ink.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShared Vision\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShortly after arriving at Georgia Tech in 2019, Oh knew she had to develop a project that would let her partner with the Williams Museum.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was captivated by the museum\u2019s space and its celebration of paper,\u201d she said. \u201cI wanted a collaboration that would integrate technology in a way that complemented and respected the museum\u2019s existing beauty.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuseum director Virginia Howell said the project was a perfect match for the museum, which has documented the history of papermaking since it was founded in 1939 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Georgia Tech became the new home of the museum in 2003.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 100,000 objects in its collection \u2014 some dating back as far as 2,000 years ago \u2014 the museum is unique, Howell said. Most papermaking museums are typically located at an historic mill, but the Williams Museum covers the history of papermaking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowell said that before she met Oh, she had been looking for an exhibit that would display the possible future of papermaking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe do the past of paper fantastically well, and we do the present of paper well through our changing exhibitions,\u201d Howell said. \u201cThe future of paper is something we haven\u2019t spent a lot of time interpreting.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECrafting the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh and Howell agree that young people will shape that future. Oh said paper is commonly linked to art in the education sphere. As the material\u2019s use in technology increases, however, it can funnel the interests of students toward engineering and computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncorporating paper and craft materials can invite more students to explore engineering and computing concepts. After all, a circuit board created on paper isn\u2019t so different from one built on a silicon PCB, Oh said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis approach can excite the kind of students who usually feel disconnected from electronics and computing,\u201d she said. \u201cIt gives those who only see themselves as creative or artistic a way to enjoy technology and resonate with it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUsually when I work with young students, especially girls, if I start with something technical, their interest wanes. But when I present those same ideas through art using familiar materials like paper, they become more engaged and confident. That\u2019s when they start to flourish.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh and Howell will hold three rounds of 10-week workshops for the students \u2014 spring 2026, fall 2026, and spring 2027. The best designs from those workshops will be displayed in the exhibit.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey\u2019ll feel more comfortable with computing and engineering as an introductory experience,\u201d Howell said. \u201cWhen they successfully build on it and realize they did this on a sheet of paper, it\u2019s exciting to think what they\u2019ll do when they get more sophisticated tools and access.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new educational initiative, funded by the National Science Foundation, will teach Atlanta high school students how to create paper-based electronic devices. The workshops, led by Georgia Tech Assistant Professor HyunJoo Oh, will be hosted at the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. The workshops will culminate in a public exhibition of their work in 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A new Georgia Tech education initiative will teach Atlanta high school students to design paper-based electronics, with their creations to be featured in an exhibit at the Robert C. 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However, developers of sustainable packaging have faced hurdles in blocking out moisture and oxygen, a barrier critical for protecting food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive electronics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can block moisture and oxygen as effectively as conventional plastics. Their findings were recently \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsapm.5c02909\u0022\u003Epublished\u003C\/a\u003E in \u003Cem\u003EACS Applied Polymer Materials\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re using materials that are already abundant in and degrade in nature to produce packaging that won\u2019t pollute the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/meredith\/\u0022\u003ECarson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EChBE@GT\u003C\/a\u003E) and executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cOur films, composed of biodegradable components, rival or exceed the performance of conventional plastics in keeping food fresh and safe.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeredith\u2019s research team has worked for more than a decade to develop environmentally friendly oxygen and water barriers for packaging. While earlier research using biopolymers showed promise, high humidity continued to weaken the barrier properties.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Meredith and his collaborators found a fix using a blend of these natural ingredients: cellulose (which gives plants their structure), chitosan (derived from crustacean-based food waste or mushrooms), and citric acid (from citrus fruits).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy crosslinking these materials and adding a heat treatment, we created a thin film that reduced both moisture and oxygen transmission, even in hot, humid conditions simulating the tropics,\u201d said lead author Yang Lu, a former postdoctoral researcher in ChBE@GT.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe barrier technology developed by the researchers consists of three primary components: a carbohydrate polymer for structure, a plasticizer to maintain flexibility, and a water-repelling additive to resist moisture. When cast into thin films, these ingredients self-organize at the molecular level to form a dense, ordered structure that resists swelling or softening under high humidity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven at 80 percent relative humidity, the films showed extremely low oxygen permeability and water vapor transmission, matching or outperforming common plastics such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and poly(ethylene vinyl alcohol) (EVOH).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur approach creates barriers that are not only renewable, but also mechanically robust, offering a promising alternative to conventional plastics in packaging applications,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stingelin-lab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ENatalie Stingelin\u003C\/a\u003E, professor and chair of Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Materials Science and Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMSE\u003C\/a\u003E) and a professor in ChBE@GT.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe research team has filed for patent protection for the technology (patent pending). The research was supported by Mars Inc., Georgia Tech\u2019s Renewable Bioproducts Institute, and the U.S. Department of Defense through the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program. Eric Klingenberg, a co-author of the study, is an employee of Mars, a manufacturer of packaged foods.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECitation: Yang Lu, Javaz T. Rolle, Tanner Hickman, Yue Ji, Eric Klingenberg, Natalie Stingelin, and Carson Meredith, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsapm.5c02909\u0022\u003ETransforming renewable carbohydrate-based polymers into oxygen and moisture-barriers at elevated humidity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E,\u201d ACS Applied Polymer Materials\u003C\/em\u003E, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and food waste that can block moisture and oxygen as effectively as conventional plastics.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a biologically based film made from natural ingredients found in plants, mushrooms, and 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On one side, a smirk and a mention of the \u201cNorth Avenue Trade School.\u201d On the other, a pointed retort: \u201cTo hell with Georgia.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFew rivalries run deeper than the one known as \u201cClean, Old-Fashioned Hate,\u201d the annual showdown between Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia (UGA). On Friday afternoon, November 28, the two will face off in one of the most anticipated matchups in years. These teams don\u2019t like each other, and for a few hours every year, neither do friends, families, and even significant others.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOff the field, however, the schools are proving that collaboration, not competition, is the schools\u2019 true strength.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor more than a century, Georgia\u2019s flagship universities have united around complementary strengths, tackling the state\u2019s biggest challenges together. That starts with making Georgians healthier.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWhen Georgia Tech and UGA combine their strengths, together we create solutions that neither institution could achieve alone,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech. \u201cThese collaborations accelerate innovation in healthcare, improve lives across our state, and demonstrate that partnership \u2014 not rivalry \u2014 is Georgia\u2019s most powerful tradition.\u0022\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThe common denominator between these two great institutions is the populations they serve,\u201d said Chris King, interim vice president for Research at UGA. \u201cWe have a duty to find solutions that help improve the quality of life for all Georgians, and that\u2019s what these partnerships are all about.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFrom programs like the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA) to the National Science Foundation\u2019s Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT), researchers at UGA and Georgia Tech are setting rivalries aside to build lasting partnerships that fuel innovation and expand the workforce to meet the state\u2019s needs.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPushing Cell Therapy Across the Goal Line\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECMaT is an NSF-funded consortium of more than seven universities and 40 member companies. At Georgia Tech and UGA, teams are conducting many early stage translational projects to improve manufacturing of cell-based therapeutics.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOne joint project between Andr\u00e9s Garc\u00eda, executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering \u0026amp; Bioscience, and John Peroni, the Dr. Steeve Giguere Memorial Professor in Large Animal Medicine in UGA\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine, addresses treatment of bacterial infections that can follow bone repair surgeries.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBone fractures and non-union defects often require surgical implants, but 1-5% are compromised by bacterial infection, costing hospitals more than $1.9 billion annually. Current treatments are limited to sustained, high doses of antibiotics, which are less effective and can generate antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Garc\u00eda and Peroni are engineering synthetic biomaterials that locally deliver antimicrobial agents to eliminate infections and promote bone repair.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESteven Stice, D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar at UGA\u2019s Regenerative Bioscience Center, is also working with Georgia Tech\u2019s Andrei Fedorov, professor and Rae S. and Frank H. Neely Chair in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, to improve the quality and control of producing natural, cell-derived healing materials for regenerative medicine.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAdult cells secrete tiny, bubble-like vesicles that help other cells heal and regenerate tissue. Stice developed methods to boost vesicle production, while Fedorov created a probe that accelerates the process.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cCells simply don\u2019t secrete these healing vesicles in the quantities needed for scalable, clinical-grade treatments,\u201d said Stice, UGA lead and co-principal investigator for CMaT. \u201cOur collaborative work changes that, accelerating production in a way that finally makes large-scale regenerative therapies feasible.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech and UGA\u0027s collective commitment to advancing science and technology exceeds the intensity of our athletic rivalry,\u201d Fedorov said. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re advancing cell and therapy biomanufacturing to develop lifesaving treatments for the most devastating diseases.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Francisco Robles and UGA\u2019s Lohitash Karumbaiah are using manufactured T cells to target cancer. Robles, who leads the Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, developed quantitative Oblique Back-illumination Microscopy (qOBM) to monitor tumor growth in real time. The method allows scientists to visualize patient-derived glioblastoma cell clusters generated in the Karumbaiah Lab, tracking tumor structure and behavior at various stages.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cAssessing therapeutic potency is often complex, costly, and ineffective for solid tumors,\u201d Karumbaiah said. \u201cqOBM simplifies the process by providing real-time, label-free monitoring of therapeutic efficacy against 3D solid tumors.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe work could help doctors personalize cancer treatments by providing early, detailed signs of whether a therapy is working.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThis technique is more compact and affordable and lets us watch T cells attack cell cultures in real time,\u201d Robles said. \u201cThis breakthrough could transform how we study disease and screen new treatments.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Playbook for Local Healthcare\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECreated in 2007 by the National Institutes of Health, Georgia CTSA is one of several NIH-funded national partnerships advancing new health therapeutics and practices. Since 2017, it has comprised UGA, Georgia Tech, Emory, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. The alliance\u2019s reach extends far beyond campus borders, bringing together researchers, clinicians, professional societies, and community and industry partners to identify local health challenges and translate research into practical solutions.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAnd out of this alliance have come many collaborative studies among CTSA\u2019s members.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOne, the Georgia Health Landscape Dashboard, is a tool to identify local health gaps and connect regional health professionals or policymakers with the researchers who can best address their community\u2019s challenges. UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Associate Professors Alison Berg and Dee Warmath, along with community health engagement coordinator Courtney Still Brown, are working with Georgia Tech\u2019s Jon Duke, director of the Center for Health Analytics and Informatics at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and a principal research scientist in the School of Interactive Computing.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe dashboard has already helped match researchers with communities by combining epidemiological data with \u201ccommunity voice\u201d insights through surveys of residents and local leaders.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor example, when examining diabetes data, the dashboard indicates Randolph County has the state\u2019s highest prevalence, despite declining by about 8% between 2021-24. Meanwhile, Treutlen County\u2019s rate increased 29.2% during the same period. Perhaps Treutlen\u2019s need for diabetic care is a growing concern, while Randolph\u2019s is being addressed. And perhaps Hancock County, which ranks diabetes its top priority in the community voice category, is in search of immediate solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Landscape Dashboard is a fantastic example of how the unique expertise found at Georgia Tech and UGA can be brought together to create something truly valuable for all Georgia,\u201d Duke said. \u201cBy bringing together a range of data sources and health analytics approaches, this collaboration has created a tool that delivers novel insights into health, community, and policy across the state.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESupported by UGA Cooperative Extension and the Biomedical and Translational Sciences Institute, the project leverages a network of agents in every county across the state. Warmath said the project\u2019s strength lies in its ability to connect research with real-world needs.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cTo build a community-responsive ecosystem for biomedical research, scientists must recognize local needs, share progress with communities to foster trust and acceptance, recruit clinicians and industry partners, and strengthen the relationships between patient and caregiver,\u201d Warmath said.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETeaming Up for Maternal Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWarmath and a team of researchers at UGA, Georgia Tech, and Emory are also collaborating on an NIH-funded project uniting experts in maternal health, biostatistics, and consumer science to explore how wearable technologies could improve delivery-room care.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDuring childbirth, clinicians monitor countless maternal and fetal vitals \u2014 contractions, heart rates, oxygen levels, kidney function, and more. What new insights, the researchers asked, could advanced wearable technologies offer in the delivery room, and what barriers might prevent their use?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUsing nationwide surveys and focus groups, the team gathered information from a representative sample of pregnant, postpartum, and reproductive-age women, as well as healthcare professionals, to examine acceptance of wearable health technologies during labor and delivery. In their analysis of this rich data source, the team is identifying key variables that reveal gaps in technology acceptance and the unique needs of diverse maternal populations.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEach partner institution brings unique expertise. At Emory, principal investigator Suchitra Chandrasekaran contributes clinical insights from direct patient care. At UGA, Warmath applies her knowledge in consumer science to analyze end-user motivation, attitudes, and behaviors. At Georgia Tech, experts like Sarah Farmer in the Center for Advanced Communications Policy\u2019s Home Lab facilitate large-scale data collection.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWith data collection now complete, the team is analyzing results to inform future design and deployment of wearable technologies.\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cEach school has a different perspective,\u201d Farmer said. \u201cIt\u2019s not as simple as one school does this but doesn\u2019t do that. Each has their expertise, but they offer different perspectives and different resources that, when pooled, can make our research that much more effective.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhether advancing maternal health, mapping Georgia\u2019s health needs, or engineering next-generation therapies, UGA and Georgia Tech continue to prove that collaboration is Georgia\u2019s strongest tradition. Further, the undergraduate and graduate students who work in these labs and others represent the state\u2019s highly skilled workforce of tomorrow.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWhen our institutions work together, Georgia wins,\u201d Warmath said.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u2014 \u003Cem\u003EBy David Mitchell\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and UGA are teaming up to tackle big health challenges, from cancer and bone repair to maternal care and community health. 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Around the world, the skies are increasingly filled with small, agile, and intelligent systems \u2014 drones, missiles, and interceptors that demand lightweight, affordable, and highly efficient propulsion. The future of defense is fast, adaptable, and precise \u2014 and Georgia is positioning itself at the center of that transformation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pbsaerospace.com\/\u0022\u003EPBS Aerospace (PBS)\u003C\/a\u003E, a global leader in small turbojet engines, began searching for a location to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility, it didn\u2019t look to the traditional defense hubs. Instead, it chose Roswell, Georgia \u2014 where research excellence at Georgia Tech, a ready supply of high-tech talent, and a business environment built for speed are converging to create a new aerospace manufacturing cluster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPBS is the world\u2019s leading producer of small turbojet engines,\u201d said Erin Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing those outstanding engines here to the United States to start up a U.S. factory \u2014 and we\u2019ll be producing thousands of them by 2026.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike the multimillion-dollar cruise missiles of the past, the systems PBS supports are designed for scale and agility. Their compact engines \u2014 typically producing 100 to 200 pounds of thrust \u2014 power the small drones and missiles that have redefined defense strategy in conflicts from Eastern Europe to the Middle East. \u201cOur engines go into munitions that cost a tenth of traditional systems,\u201d Durham said. \u201cThat allows us to produce at a fraction of the cost, project power, and defend U.S. interests more effectively.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo stay ahead in such a rapidly changing field, PBS turned to Georgia Tech. \u201cBecause the drone world is so innovative and so disruptive, we have to move very quickly to provide the most advanced engines possible,\u201d Durham said. \u201cWorking with Georgia Tech on the cutting edge of disruptive technologies enables us to keep our engine designs moving forward and provide the best solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat partnership draws on Georgia Tech\u2019s world-renowned expertise in propulsion, combustion, and systems engineering \u2014 as well as its unique ability to translate research directly into industry impact. Inside the Zinn Combustion Laboratory on Georgia Tech\u2019s Midtown Atlanta campus, faculty and students are already working with PBS engines to refine fuel efficiency, test new materials, and optimize performance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are about 50 active projects in our lab right now,\u201d said Adam Steinberg, professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThey range from fundamental combustion science to testing real hardware used in flight. Georgia Tech provided access to one of our engine facilities while PBS was standing up its Roswell site. Georgia Tech students and PBS staff then worked hand in hand to test the first engines built in Roswell.\u202fThis is a strong example of how partnerships can help accelerate industry innovation.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Steinberg, the collaboration represents a model for how research universities can help shape emerging industries. \u201cWhen you\u2019re building engines, you need people who know how to assemble and test them \u2014 but you also need highly skilled engineers who will push the technology into the future,\u201d he said. \u201cFor our students, it\u2019s an incredible hands-on experience. They\u2019re working on systems that are shaping the next generation of propulsion.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat talent pipeline \u2014 from research labs to manufacturing floors \u2014 is already flowing. In Roswell, Joseph Banks, a technician at PBS, helps assemble the engines that will soon power some of the world\u2019s most advanced crewless systems. \u201cIt\u2019s a puzzle,\u201d Banks said. \u201cIt\u2019s all precision work. At the end of the day, I\u2019m happy to do it because there\u2019s purpose behind everything we do here.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat sense of purpose is matched by the urgency of the moment. As global demand for crewless and autonomous systems accelerates, the U.S. Department of Defense is seeking faster, more flexible production on American soil. PBS\u2019 decision to locate in Georgia \u2014 where 99% of its supply chain will be U.S.-based \u2014 strengthens both national security and the state\u2019s growing role in the aerospace economy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia\u2019s pro-business environment has amplified that momentum. The City of Roswell fast-tracked PBS\u2019 permitting process, enabling construction to begin within months, while nearby technical colleges and Georgia Tech supply the skilled workforce needed to scale. \u201cWith Georgia Tech-trained engineers, nearby tech schools, and a community that supports innovation, we have everything we need to grow,\u201d Durham said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Georgia Tech, PBS\u2019 arrival signals more than a successful partnership \u2014 it\u2019s part of a broader strategy to ensure the state leads in the technologies that define the future of defense.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis could be one of the largest expansions in domestic aerospace manufacturing in quite some time,\u201d Steinberg said. \u201cHaving that here in Georgia right now, with the talent and support to make it succeed, is amazing.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs drones and next-generation munitions reshape the nature of conflict, Georgia Tech\u2019s research, talent, and industry partnerships are ensuring that Georgia \u2014 and the nation \u2014 stay at the forefront of innovation in the skies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new chapter in aerospace innovation is taking flight in Georgia. 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The course has been developed in response to a growing challenge: Large corporations increasingly need their suppliers to track and report energy and emissions data, yet many SMEs lack the resources and expertise to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/acsb-new-energy-management-course.html\u0022\u003ERead more on the Scheller College of Business Newspage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe free Energy Management and Reporting course, funded by GEFA, will help SMEs stay competitive through improved energy efficiency, cost savings, and the capacity to meet emerging reporting requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, in partnership with Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business Executive Education and the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, is launching an Energy Management and Reporting course."}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2025-11-20 15:55:52","changed_gmt":"2025-11-20 15:55:52","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/acsb-new-energy-management-course.html","title":"Read Story on Scheller Newspage"}],"groups":[{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"194609","name":"Industry"},{"id":"194836","name":"Sustainability"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003Eacsb@scheller.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686528":{"#nid":"686528","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Ranked No. 7 Globally in Interdisciplinary Science Rankings","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology has been ranked 7th in the world in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/interdisciplinary-science-rankings\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings\u003C\/a\u003E, in association with Schmidt Science Fellows. This designation underscores Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in research that solves global challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInterdisciplinary research is at the heart of Georgia Tech\u2019s mission,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research. \u201cOur faculty, students, and research teams work across disciplines to create transformative solutions in areas such as healthcare, energy, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. This ranking reflects the strength of our collaborative culture and the impact of our research on society.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a top R1 research university, Georgia Tech is shaping the future of basic and applied research by pursuing inventive solutions to the world\u2019s most pressing problems. Whether discovering cancer treatments or developing new methods to power our communities, work at the Institute focuses on improving the human condition.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeams from all seven Georgia Tech colleges, 11 interdisciplinary research institutes, the Georgia Tech Research Institute, Enterprise Innovation Institute, and hundreds of research labs and centers work together to transform ideas into \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/real-life\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ereal results\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The recognition highlights Tech\u2019s leadership in cross-disciplinary research that solves complex challenges."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology has been ranked 7th in the world in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/interdisciplinary-science-rankings\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings\u003C\/a\u003E, in association with Schmidt Science Fellows. 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Gostin, a former longtime research leader at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has been elected to serve as the President-Elect of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), marking a significant achievement in her decades of technical and professional leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer term will begin with a year as President-Elect in 2026, followed by her full year as President in 2027 and service as Past President in 2028.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin retired from GTRI in April 2025, concluding a career that spanned multiple decades, divisions, and leadership roles. She served in the Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) and the Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL), and was appointed Deputy Director of ICL in 2015. Over the years, she worked on high-impact programs involving sensor systems, systems engineering, and technology integration for the Department of Defense (now the Department of War) and other national partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile she demonstrated great technical acumen during her time at GTRI, Gostin says it was her experience leading teams at GTRI that most directly prepared her for leadership in IEEE.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt GTRI, I led teams that spanned multiple labs and worked closely with partners across government, industry, and other research organizations,\u201d she said. \u201cWithin IEEE, I lead global teams that include members from academia, government, and industry\u2014all with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEric Grigorian, a Principal Research Engineer in ASL, has worked alongside Jill at both GTRI and IEEE. He was effusive in his praise of Gostin.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I have known Jill since before I joined GTRI. She has been an exceptional mentor, colleague, and friend,\u0022 he said. \u0022Through my time at GTRI, I have had the opportunity to work with her on employee awards, recognition, and promotion initiatives, as well as externally through IEEE activities, particularly in my current role as IEEE Region 3 Director (Southeast USA).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Jill is highly organized, detail-oriented, and consistently provides thoughtful, unbiased perspectives when approached for advice. Her strong leadership abilities and dedication will undoubtedly enable her to serve IEEE and its members with distinction as IEEE President-Elect, President, and Past President over the next three years.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EColleagues Laud Jill Gostin\u0027s Leadership\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJill\u0027s former colleague Michele Burts, a research associate in ICL, praised Gostin\u0027s leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Jill was my Deputy Lab Director in ICL, and she was a great, compassionate leader who valued my uniqueness as a professional.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJill credits GTRI with sharpening her collaborative leadership skills, especially across mission-driven teams and stakeholder environments. She says GTRI also helped her develop the nuanced judgment required to lead large organizations with clarity and care.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEach experience at GTRI and at IEEE, whether resolving a complex issue, re-planning a project, or working with a challenging stakeholder, has helped me grow as a leader, colleague, and collaborator,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStephen Welby, GTRI\u0027s Deputy Director, Research, echoed Jill\u0027s sentiments. Dr. Welby also has experience in a leadership role for IEEE. He was\u0026nbsp;Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the organization from 2018 - 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022As the 2027 President of IEEE, Jill will have an enormous opportunity to engage globally to advance the engineering profession and demonstrate the ability of technology to benefit humanity,\u0022 he said. \u0022Her work and leadership at GTRI have prepared her well for this role as our core values are also centered on growing technical leaders, advancing the security and economic well-being of our communities, and improving the human condition.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne notable difference between the two environments, she added, is that IEEE is a volunteer-driven organization, which requires a different leadership approach. \u201cMotivating and supporting volunteers requires a very different leadership approach, one that depends on shared purpose, respect, and inspiration rather than formal authority.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin said she is especially thankful for GTRI\u2019s encouragement of her service activities and the recognition that her leadership roles in IEEE also brought value back to GTRI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe labs I served in (SEAL and ICL) recognized that high-level leadership roles within IEEE also benefited GTRI by strengthening its technical and professional network and its recognition as a leading research organization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin\u2019s election is the culmination of over 25 years of IEEE membership and 18 years of sustained volunteer service. As she became more actively involved in IEEE, \u0026nbsp;it quickly became a professional and personal passion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThose years cultivated my passion for leadership through volunteer work\u0026nbsp;with scouts, my church, and other community efforts. I realized how much I enjoyed helping people grow and succeed,\u201d she said. \u201cI found those same opportunities through IEEE, which gave me invaluable leadership experience that later helped me advance into higher-level management roles at GTRI.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Jill is a respected leader and role model at GTRI and in the broader technical community,\u0022 said Leda Sox, a Senior Research Scientist in EOSL. \u0022She has inspired many researchers, especially female researchers, to chart their own career paths.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESox added: \u0022Jill likes to emphasize that IEEE is a professional society that has grown to encompass all technology professions. This personally helped motivate me, as a physicist, to become involved as an officer in the local IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society\/Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (AESS\/GRSS) Atlanta joint chapter.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose sentiments were echoed by Margaret Loper, a Regents\u0027 Researcher in ICL, and herself a legendary longtime GTRI researcher.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Jill is a dedicated leader who cares deeply about mentoring and career development, especially for women who have had nontraditional career paths. It is one of her many accomplishments that was recognized when she won the 2016 Georgia Woman of the Year in Technology (WIT) award,\u0022 said Dr. Loper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin\u0027s IEEE colleagues welcome her leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I cannot understate how impactful Jill has been to my professional development ever since we first met at a local IEEE event. Her early support set me up with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the unique challenges I face as a research engineer and IEEE volunteer,\u0022 said Nelson Lourenco, a Principal Research Engineer in SEAL and IEEE Atlanta Section Executive Committee Vice Chair.\u0026nbsp;\u0022Years later, Jill is still a valuable mentor and has always set aside time to help me whenever I need it. I cannot think of a better person to lead IEEE to a brighter future.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJill believed in me before I believed in myself. She was the first to say, \u0027Go for it\u2014and how can I help?\u0027\u0022 said\u0026nbsp;Melody Richardson, IEEE Atlanta Section Educational Activities Chair.\u0026nbsp;\u0022From that moment, she\u2019s been a steady source of guidance and encouragement. Mentorship is more than advice\u2014it\u2019s belief. Jill lit the spark that launched my journey into STEM outreach, just as she has for so many others. I can\u2019t think of a better leader to guide IEEE into the future.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The fact that Jill is always willing to mentor junior engineers makes her a unique leader. She has not only excelled at GTRI but also held critical roles that led to the continued success of IEEE,\u0022 said\u0026nbsp;Tamseel Syed, IEEE Atlanta Section\u2013Executive Committee Chair.\u0026nbsp;\u0022Jill has been a true source of inspiration during my volunteer journey in IEEE. She\u2019s always listened and welcomed novel ideas. Moreover, she identifies development\/recognition opportunities personalized for each IEEE volunteer, which signifies their relevance. The innovative programs implemented during her leadership of MGA (IEEE\u0026nbsp;Member \u0026amp; Geographic Activities) helped drive higher IEEE membership value. She\u2019s an avid supporter of the local IEEE Atlanta community, especially its volunteers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Given her passion and dedication to IEEE, it\u2019s no surprise that she will be the President-Elect of IEEE in 2026!\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough her IEEE work, Gostin\u0026nbsp;has built lasting relationships, expanded her technical interests, and developed a global perspective on engineering leadership. She has held numerous senior roles in the organization, including serving on the IEEE Board of Directors and as the 2023 IEEE Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWinning this election has provided me an even greater opportunity to give back to the organization that has so profoundly shaped my career and personal growth,\u201d she said, \u201cand to help ensure IEEE continues to empower and inspire the next generation of engineers and technologists worldwide.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin\u2019s priorities for her presidential term reflect her commitment to collaboration and professional development. She emphasized that, while the presidency is a one-year term, it is part of a broader three-year leadership continuum that includes the President-Elect and Past President roles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong her stated goals:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpand support across the career lifecycle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2014from students to retirees\u2014through personalized learning pathways, tailored educational resources, and enhanced professional development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvance multidisciplinary innovation and collaboration\u003C\/strong\u003E by fostering broad-impact technical projects, competitions, and initiatives.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnhance the member experience\u003C\/strong\u003E by strengthening volunteer support and delivering global-scale activities with meaningful local engagement.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELead responsibly\u003C\/strong\u003E by championing ethical excellence and ensuring IEEE remains the trusted global voice in standards and technology policy.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBroaden outreach and public awareness\u003C\/strong\u003E of the transformative impact of engineering and technology worldwide.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ECommitted to Service\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJill strongly encourages others, especially early-career GTRI researchers, to engage with professional societies such as IEEE.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I reviewed annual evaluations or participated in hiring decisions, I always took note when someone was actively involved in a professional organization,\u201d she said. \u201cIt demonstrated their commitment to their field and their willingness to collaborate and contribute beyond their immediate role.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin stressed that true involvement goes beyond just membership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy active involvement, I mean more than just membership. I am referring to volunteering, serving on committees, organizing events, leading projects, reviewing articles, etc,\u0022 she said. \u0022This kind of engagement strengthens your resume, expands your professional network, provides access to technical and leadership training, and opens doors to experiences you may not find in your day-to-day job.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin also pointed to her volunteer work with IEEE\u2019s MOVE Disaster Relief program, supporting recovery efforts alongside the Red Cross in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and India, as one of the most meaningful parts of her professional journey. \u0022Every contribution to the MOVE program helps advance technology for the benefit of humanity.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat also made an impression on Margaret Loper:\u0026nbsp;\u0022She is also committed to helping people and mobilizing IEEE resources in times of peril. My in-laws still talk about the time she asked the IEEE MOVE truck to check on them after Hurricane Michael in 2018. IEEE is very fortunate to have her as its president-elect. She will represent them with integrity and respect.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGostin recommends that everyone try to combine research and service: \u201cI encourage everyone to find their own ways to become involved in their professional society, based on their own interests and goals!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUltimately, my time at GTRI honed my ability to lead diverse, mission-driven teams: a skill that continues to shape my leadership approach within IEEE today.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWriter: \u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Weems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGTRI Communications\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003Cbr\u003EAtlanta, Georgia\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).\u202fFounded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 3,000 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $919 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.\u202fGTRI\u0027s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJill I. 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Graphic clickable. Blank.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s usually the only information \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/brandonkeithbiggs.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrandon Biggs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E receives from digital maps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBiggs is a human-centered computing Ph.D. student in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing. He is almost totally blind due to Leber\u2019s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a rare degenerative eye disorder affecting about one in 40,000 people.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBased on his experience, Biggs argues that most digital maps aren\u2019t accessible to people who are blind. Even worse, he said, the needs of the blind are usually overlooked.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I started research on maps, I had never viewed a weather, campus, or building map, so I didn\u2019t realize the amount of information maps contain,\u201d Biggs said. \u201cHow do you represent shapes, orientation, and layout through audio and translate that into a geographic map?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo answer these questions, Biggs founded \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/xrnavigation.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EXRNavigation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a company focused on developing accessible digital tools. Its flagship product, Audiom, is a cross-sensory map that people can see and hear through text.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSighted people view about 300 maps per year, while blind people view fewer than one,\u201d he said. \u201cBlind people don\u2019t view maps; it\u2019s not part of their lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI want to ensure that for blind users, digital maps are no longer just \u2018blank.\u2019\u0026nbsp; They receive the information they need to know to navigate in this world and become more autonomous.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganizations that need to include accessible maps in their digital spaces can integrate Audiom into their website or app.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech recently became one such organization and used Audiom to introduce the first fully accessible digital campus map.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessor \u003Cstrong\u003EBruce Walker\u003C\/strong\u003E advises Biggs in Walker\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sonify.psych.gatech.edu\/~walkerb\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonification Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which designs auditory displays for technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBrandon has the perfect and unique blend of technical skills, research savvy, innovativeness, lived experience, and never-stop attitude to tackle this problem while impacting and improving many lives,\u201d Walker said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDefining Accessibility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBiggs said most maps limit accessibility features to turn-by-turn directions, tables, or other kinds of alternative text that disregard spatial information. The ability to communicate spatial information distinguishes Audiom.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAccording to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), all non-text content \u2014 like maps \u2014 must include a text alternative with an equivalent purpose,\u201d Biggs said. \u201cBut what does \u2018equivalent purpose\u2019 mean for geographic maps?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe argue that every single map, regardless of what it\u2019s showing, communicates general spatialized information and relationships.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAudiom also prioritizes the information that\u2019s most important to blind users, including sidewalks and buildings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of information blind people just don\u2019t get on maps but desperately need,\u201d he said. \u201cThey couldn\u2019t care less about the roads. They might need the road name, but they really need the sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf a blind person made a map, they might not even add the roads. And then they would add in the location of doorways, a critical detail that sighted people completely leave out.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBiggs\u2019s work is already gaining national recognition. 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Previous finalists have originated from the College of Engineering, College of Computer Science, College of Design, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWinners and finalists for the 2025 Foley Scholar Awards were celebrated at Georgia Tech\u0027s hotel and convention center on November 5, 2025.\u0026nbsp;The event was hosted by the Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) with its executive director, Michael Best, serving as the master of ceremonies as each finalist was recognized for their innovative research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany winners of this scholarship have moved into faculty positions or became industry leaders in their research areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Both the winners and the finalists represent the brightest minds that Georgia Tech has to offer,\u0022 said Michael Best. \u0022Our finalist candidate pool is always composed of truly outstanding researchers. Selecting the winners is never easy,\u0022 said Best.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJames Foley, professor emeritus and computing pioneer in graphics and human-computer interaction for whom the awards are named, once again delivered inspiring and valuable insight at the conclusion of the evening\u0027s festivities celebrating the achievements of all finalists.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECongratulations to the 2025 Foley Scholar winners who are:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoon Kum\u003C\/strong\u003E, M.S. student in human-computer interaction was awarded $1,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERachel Lowy\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student in human-computer interaction was awarded $5,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENiharika Mathur\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D student in human-centered computing was awarded $5,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMohsin Yousufi\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D student in human centered computing was awarded $5,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe finalists in the master\u0027s category were Umme Ammara, Jo Chung, Joon Kum, and Christine Taylor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe finalists in the Ph.D. category were Grace Barkhuff, Rachel Lowy, Niharika Mathur, Shravika Mittal, Michelle Reckner, Mohsin Yousufi, Yilun Zha, and Qiao Zhang.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA short description of each finalists\u0027 unique research along with their Georgia Tech faculty advisor is listed below:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUmme Ammara\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis a master\u0027s student in human computer interaction advised by Michael Best and Carrie Bruce. Her research vision is using human-centered design to improve healthcare systems in underserved settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJo Chung\u003C\/strong\u003E is a master\u0027s student in computer science advised by Betsy DiSalvo. Her research vision is to design interactive systems that empower users through meaningful engagement and equitable access.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJoon Kum\u003C\/strong\u003E is a master\u0027s student in human computer interaction advised by Ashok Goel. His research vision is closely aligned with IPaT\u2019s mission and values. He believes in the power of interdisciplinary research to support teachers and students, especially for those who are marginalized and underrepresented.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristine Taylor\u003C\/strong\u003E is a master\u0027s student in human computer interaction advised by Maribeth Coleman. Her core research vision is to design meaningful, human-centered technologies that address high-stakes problems in collaboration with the communities they serve. For example, one of her current research projects focuses on designing an AI predictive tool to detect patient deterioration at Children\u2019s Hospital of Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrace Barkhuff\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in human-centered computing advised by Ellen Zegura. Her research vision centers around computing education and ethics. For example, her current research seeks to understand how instructors can ethically use GenAI in the higher education classroom.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERachel Lowy\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in human-centered computing advised by Jennifer Kim. Her research focuses on building accessible technologies that foster learning, agency, and inclusion for people with disabilities and neurodivergent people, whose cognitive and learning profiles differ from those of the broader population, through strengths-based understandings of their skillsets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENiharika Mathur\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in human-centered computing advised by Sonia Chernova and Elizabeth Mynatt. Her research vision involve building human-centered AI systems that not just perform reliably, but also explain themselves in user-aligned ways.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShravika Mittal\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in computer science advised by Munmun De Choudhury. Her research goal is to help create a safe, inclusive, and responsible online information ecosystem, one that empowers vulnerable groups with equitable knowledge, the freedom to communicate their struggles openly, and a supportive community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichelle Reckner\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in civil engineering advised by Iris Tien. Her research vision is to develop the most effective decision-making methodologies possible utilizing available data to determine whether to repair old infrastructure or construct new infrastructure while considering the types of infrastructure that will most benefit a community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMohsin Yousufi\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in digital media advised by Yanni Loukissas. His research vision is to investigate and build creative technologies that address systemic epistemic injustices and reinvigorate democratic civic engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYilun Zha\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in architecture advised by Ellen Dunham-Jones and Hui Cai. His research addresses food challenges by developing and applying geospatial computational methods to investigate how the design of the built environment and emerging technologies influence dietary behaviors and contribute to diet-related diseases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQiao Zhang\u003C\/strong\u003E is a Ph.D. student in computer science advised by Christopher MacLellan. 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The project started when School of Biological Sciences Assistant Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/benjamin%20freeman\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenjamin Freeman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Efound\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/jem-online.org\/index.php\/jem\/article\/view\/232\u0022\u003Ea study by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELouise Waterhouse\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E detailing birds in the mountains near Vancouver three decades ago. What followed was an ecological scavenger hunt: Freeman revisited each of the old field sites, navigating using his local knowledge and Waterhouse\u2019s hand-drawn maps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFreeman, who grew up in Seattle, mainly studies the ecology of tropical birds \u2014 but the discovery of Waterhouse\u2019s paper made him curious about research closer to home. The results were surprising: over the last three decades, most of the bird populations in the region were stable and had been increasing in abundance at higher elevations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/ecy.70193\u0022\u003EPacific Northwest birds have shifted their abundances upslope in response to 30\u2009years of warming temperatures\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d was published in the journal\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EEcology\u003C\/em\u003E this fall.\u0026nbsp;In addition to lead author Freeman, the team also included\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHarold Eyster\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(The Nature Conservancy),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJulian Heavyside\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(University of British Columbia),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Yip\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Canadian Wildlife Service),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMonica Mather\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(British Columbia Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship), and Waterhouse\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Coast Area Research).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt is great news that most birds in the region are resilient, and by doing this work, we can focus on the species that do need help, like the Canada Jay, which is struggling in this region,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cStudies like this help us focus resources and effort.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESongbirds and snow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EConducting the fieldwork was a detective game, Freeman says. Each day, he would wake up at four in the morning to locate and visit the research areas \u2014 often navigating trails, open forest, and rough terrain on foot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis area of the Pacific Northwest is punctuated with old-growth stands of trees \u2014 sections of forest that have never been logged or altered. \u201cThese areas feel like islands,\u201d Freeman shares. \u201cThey feel ancient and untouched, but even in pristine habitats, birds are still responding to climate change.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMost of the work was conducted during the birds\u2019 breeding season, from late May into June. This is when the birds are most vocal, which is ideal for surveys, Freeman says. The downside? Even in June, there is often snow in the mountains. \u201cI was out at dawn, hiking through snow in the freezing cold, wondering why I didn\u2019t stay in bed,\u201d he recalls. \u201cBut then I\u2019d hear birds singing all around me and realize it was all worth it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpward expansion \u2014 and resilience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBy comparing the two \u201csnapshots,\u201d the team showed that while temperatures have increased over the last 30 years, most bird populations in the region haven\u2019t declined \u2014 but they have become more abundant at higher elevations. \u201cIt\u2019s encouraging,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cThirty years of warming has led to changes, but for the most part, these bird populations are mostly stable or improving.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne reason for this resilience could be the stability that old growth forests provide, and Freeman suggests that conserving wide swaths of mountain habitat might help birds thrive as they continue to adapt, while still supporting populations at lower elevations. 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However, a new study finds that the technology might inhibit civic engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E311 systems allow residents to report potholes, broken fire hydrants, and other municipal issues. In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide 311 services to community residents has boomed across city and state governments. This includes an artificial virtual assistant (AVA) developed by third-party vendors for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/government\/departments\/customer-service-atl311\/atl311-chatbot\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe City of Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough survey data, researchers from Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing found that many residents are generally positive about 311 chatbots. In addition to eliminating long wait times over the phone, they also offer residents quick answers to permit applications, waste collection, and other frequently asked questions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the study, which was conducted in Atlanta, indicates that 311 chatbots could be causing residents to feel isolated from public officials and less aware of what\u2019s happening in their community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJieyu Zhou\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Ph.D. student in the School of IC, said it doesn\u2019t have to be that way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUniting Communities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou and her advisor, Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chrismaclellan.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher MacLellan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, published a paper at the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) Conference that focuses on improving public service chatbot design and amplifying their civic impact. They collaborated with Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.carldisalvo.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarl DiSalvo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/lynndombrowski.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELynn Dombrowsk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Ei, and graduate students \u003Cstrong\u003ERui Shen\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/yueyu1030.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYue You\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou said 311 chatbots have the potential to be agents that drive community organization and improve quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCurrent chatbots risk isolating users in their own experience,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cIn the 311 system, people tend to report their own individual issues but lose a sense of what is happening in their broader community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPeople are very positive about these tools, but I think there\u2019s an opportunity as we envision what civic chatbots could be. It\u2019s important for us to emphasize that social element \u2014 engaging people\u0026nbsp;within the community and connecting them with government representatives, community organizers, and other community members.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou and MacLellan said 311 chatbots can leave users wondering if others in their communities share their concerns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf people are at a town hall meeting, they can get a sense of whether the problems they are experiencing are shared by others,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cWe can\u2019t do that with a chatbot. It\u2019s like an isolated room, and we\u2019re trying to open the doors and the windows.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdding a Human Touch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn their paper, the researchers note that one of the biggest criticisms of 311 chatbots is they can\u2019t replace interpersonal interaction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike chatbots, people working in local government offices are likely to:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHave direct knowledge of issues\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide appropriate referrals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathize with the resident\u2019s concerns\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMacLellan said residents are likely to grow frustrated with a chatbot when reporting issues that require this level of contextual knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne person in the researchers\u2019 survey noted that the chatbot they used didn\u2019t understand that their report was about a sidewalk issue, not a street issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cExplaining such a situation to a human representative is straightforward,\u201d MacLellan said. \u201cHowever, when the issue being raised does not fall within any of the categories the chatbot is built to address, it often misinterprets the query and offers information that isn\u2019t helpful.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers offer some design suggestions that can help chatbots foster community engagement and improve community well-being:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEscalation. Regarding the sidewalk report, the chatbot did not offer a way to escalate the query to a human who could resolve it. Zhou said that this is a feature that chatbots should have but often lack.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransparency. Chatbots could provide details about recent and frequently reported community issues. They should inform users early in the call process about known problems to help avoid an overload of user complaints.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEducation. Chatbots can keep users updated about what\u2019s happening in their communities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollective action. Chatbots can help communities organize and gather ideas to address challenges and solve problems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGovernment agencies may focus mainly on fixing individual issues,\u201d Zhou said, \u201cBut recognizing community-level patterns can inspire collective creativity. For example, one participant suggested that if many people report a broken swing at a playground, it could spark an initiative to design a new playground together\u2014going far beyond just fixing it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are just a few examples of things, the researchers argue, that 311 services were originally designed to achieve.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCommunities were already collaborating on identifying and reporting issues,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cThese chatbots should reflect the original intentions and collaboration practices of the communities they serve.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur research suggests we can increase the positive impact of civic chatbots by including social aspects within the design of the system, connecting people, and building a community view.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology found that while 311-style chatbots simplify the process of reporting municipal issues and reduce wait times, users can feel isolated from their community and less connected to broader civic awareness. 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The 40 honorees are featured in a special section highlighting their accomplishments, leadership, and impact on the industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhang said the ANS recognition is both meaningful and motivating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s a humbling reminder that the work I\u2019m passionate about\u2014making nuclear systems safer, more efficient, and more secure\u2014matters to the broader community,\u201d she said. \u201cIt motivates me to give back and keep mentoring and inspiring the next generation and make a global impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhang directs the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ifanlab\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntelligence for Advanced Nuclear (iFAN) Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, where her research primarily focuses on nuclear cybersecurity, robotics, anomaly detection, digital twin, machine learning and artificial intelligence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe create solutions to make nuclear systems safer, more efficient and secure,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/news\/fan-zhang-named-american-nuclear-societys-40-under-40-list\u0022\u003ERead Full Story on the ME Newspage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFan Zhang has been named to American Nuclear Society\u2019s 40 Under 40 list.The list, published in the November issue of \u003Cem\u003ENuclear News\u003C\/em\u003E magazine, recognizes early career professionals who have made significant contributions to the nuclear field and are poised to shape its future. 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That\u2019s about equal to the yearly electricity use of a mid-sized U.S. city.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf AI is as transformational as some expect it to be, it makes it even more important to think about the knock-on effects throughout the economy, beyond just the demands of the technology itself,\u201d Harding said. \u201cU.S. energy demand has stabilized since the mid-2000s. 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The workshop presented some of the latest wearable health technologies and offered practical solutions for advancing rural healthcare.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe all-day workshop was sponsored by the Georgia Tech Wearable Intelligent Systems and Healthcare Center (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/wish\/\u0022\u003EWISH Center\u003C\/a\u003E), the Institute for People and Technology (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\u0022\u003EIPaT\u003C\/a\u003E), and the Institute for Matter and Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIMS\u003C\/a\u003E).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcademic, clinical, and industry leaders gathered to learn about some of the most exciting wearable technologies and explore proven, practical solutions for improving health in underserved rural areas. Medical professionals from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Albany, Georgia shared real-world solutions to providing more effective healthcare in their regional, rural areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe morning keynote speaker was Philipp Gutruf, Ph.D., an associate professor and associate department head of biomedical engineering at the University of Arizona. Gutruf\u2019s research focuses on creating devices that intimately integrate with biological systems, developing wireless, battery-free, and fully implantable platforms for biosignal monitoring, neurostimulation, and biointerfaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe afternoon keynote speaker was Kimberlee McKay, M.D., with Avera Medical Group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. McKay is a physician-leader in women\u2019s health who has redefined how obstetrics and gynecology are delivered across rural and underserved communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA technology panel moderated by Alexander Adams, Ph.D., assistant professor, in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech included:\u003Cbr\u003E* Andrea Braden, M.D., Founder \u0026amp; CEO of Lybbie and medical director of the Atlanta Birth Center\u003Cbr\u003E* \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/farrokh-ayazi\u0022\u003EFarrokh Ayazi\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D., director of the Georgia Tech Analog Consortium, Regents Entrepreneur, and Ken Byers Professorship in Microsystems\u003Cbr\u003E* \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/rosa-arriaga\u0022\u003ERosa Arriaga\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing at Georgia Tech\u003Cbr\u003E* Steve Xu, M.D., CEO Sibel Health, medical director at Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics Northwestern University was scheduled, but was unable to attend.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the afternoon, a rural health panel was moderated by Rudolph Gleason, Ph.D., professor in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThose panelists were:\u003Cbr\u003E* Shelly Spires, M.S.M., CEO Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.\u003Cbr\u003E* W. Brad Jones, Ph.D., CEO Life Well Promotions\u003Cbr\u003E* Ruwanthi Ekanayake, M.D.\/Ph.D. candidate, Emory University - Rollins School of Public Health and Emory School of Medicine\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe best poster awards were won by postdoctoral research fellow Jimin Lee, Ph.D., and mechanical engineering doctoral student Garan Byun. The best rapid talk award winner was Ramy Ghanim, a doctoral student in chemical engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKey faculty organizers of this year\u2019s event included \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/yeo\u0022\u003EW. Hong Yeo\u003C\/a\u003E, director of the WISH Center and professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the Wallace H. 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Picture upper right: workshop attendees. Picture lower left: Rudy Gleason, Shelly Spires, Brad Jones, and Ruwanthi Ekanayake. Picture lower right: Hong Yeo, Garan Byun, and Clint Zeagler.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1762802375","gmt_created":"2025-11-10 19:19:35","changed":"1762802419","gmt_changed":"2025-11-10 19:20:19","alt":"Picture upper left: Philipp Gutruf, Alex Adams, Hong Yeo, and Kimberlee McKay. Picture upper right: workshop attendees. Picture lower left: Rudy Gleason, Shelly Spires, Brad Jones, and Ruwanthi Ekanayake. 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Campbell Fellowship and Spark Award Winners Announced","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy, Policy, and Innovation Center\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology have announced the recipients of this year\u2019s James G. Campbell Fellowship and Spark Awards.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKristian Lockyear, a doctoral student in the Sustainable Systems Thermal Lab, received the Campbell Fellowship, which recognizes a Georgia Tech graduate student conducting outstanding research in renewable energy systems. Candidates are nominated by their advisors for exceptional academic achievement in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELockyear\u2019s research, advised by Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/garimella\u0022\u003ESrinivas Garimella\u003C\/a\u003E in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering,\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ecenters on developing a biomass-powered adsorption cooling system to address food supply shortages in the cold chain and enable vaccine delivery to remote regions. He also holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Georgia Tech and is committed to advancing sustainable cooling technologies that improve access in developing areas and promote global energy equity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Spark Award honors Georgia Tech graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing student engagement with energy research, along with a strong record of service and broader impact. This year\u2019s recipients are Daksh Adhikari, John Kim, Douglas Lars Nelson, Alex Magalhaes, Anna Raymaker, and Talia Thomas. \u201cThis year saw one of the largest pools of applications for the annual awards,\u201d said Jordann Britt, SEI\u2019s program coordinator, who led the selection process. \u201cAwardees were thoughtfully chosen based on research excellence, a strong record of service, and projects demonstrating broader impact on advancing renewable energy. Through these scholarships, we hope to encourage and support students as they grow into future leaders in the energy industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaksh Adhikari is a second-year doctoral student in mechanical engineering working in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/minds.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMiNDS Lab\u003C\/a\u003E. His research focuses on increasing the adoption of two-phase thermal management techniques in artificial intelligence data centers to reduce water consumption. Adhikari is developing machine learning-based control systems to manage the unstable regions inherent in two-phase cooling processes. Outside of the lab, he enjoys playing guitar and exploring scientific topics related to space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJohn Kim is a doctoral candidate in public policy, advised by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/daniel-matisoff\u0022\u003EProfessor Daniel Matisoff\u003C\/a\u003E. His research examines the distributional effects of environmental and energy infrastructure challenges, with a focus on grid resilience, public safety, and environmental justice. Kim\u2019s broader research agenda includes analyzing inequities in power grid restoration, the economic impacts of EPA Superfund cleanups, and the socioeconomic drivers of electric vehicle adoption.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDouglas Lars Nelson is a fifth-year doctoral candidate at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering,\u003C\/a\u003E advised by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/people\/matthew-mcdowell\u0022\u003EProfessor Matthew McDowell.\u003C\/a\u003E His research uses advanced characterization techniques to quantify degradation in next-generation battery materials, contributing to the development of safer, high-energy batteries. Nelson earned his undergraduate degree in materials science and engineering from Clemson University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlex Magalhaes is a master\u2019s student in computational science and engineering, advised by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/people\/qi-tang\u0022\u003EProfessor Qi Tang\u003C\/a\u003E. His research centers on developing scalable, high-fidelity numerical algorithms to simulate plasma confinement and equilibrium in nuclear fusion reactors. Magalhaes holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in physics from Wesleyan University and previously worked as a data scientist at Quantiphi. He plans to pursue a doctorate in computational plasma physics. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, which he\u2019s done at Yosemite and Grand Teton National Park.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnna Raymaker is a doctoral student in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, advised by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/saman-zonouz\u0022\u003EProfessor Saman Zonouz.\u003C\/a\u003E Her research focuses on securing critical infrastructure by identifying and mitigating cyber risks in systems, such as maritime networks and distributed energy resources. Raymaker leads a U.S. Department of Energy-aligned initiative to locate exposed solar inverters worldwide and assess their impact on operational power grids. She currently serves as president of the Graduate Student Association for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scp.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Cybersecurity and Privacy.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETalia Thomas is a doctoral candidate in mechanical engineering working in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mtmcdowell.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMcDowell Lab.\u003C\/a\u003E Her research focuses on sustainable carbon materials for next-generation lithium- and sodium-ion batteries by using biomass precursors such as lignin and cellulose to develop high-performance anodes. Thomas also integrates life cycle and techno-economic assessments to evaluate scalability and environmental impact. She is an active leader in the graduate community, organizing initiatives that promote inclusion and student engagement. Before graduate school, she worked as a maintenance engineer at Dow and as a chemistry research associate at Zymergen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWritten by: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Strickland, Katie M \u0026lt;kstrickland40@gatech.edu\u0026gt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EKatie Strickland\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy, Policy, and Innovation Center\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology have announced the recipients of this year\u2019s James G. Campbell Fellowship and Spark Awards.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKristian Lockyear, a doctoral student in the Sustainable Systems Thermal Lab, received the Campbell Fellowship, which recognizes a Georgia Tech graduate student conducting outstanding research in renewable energy systems. Candidates are nominated by their advisors for exceptional academic achievement in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Spark Award honors Georgia Tech graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing student engagement with energy research, along with a strong record of service and broader impact. This year\u2019s recipients are Daksh Adhikari, John Kim, Douglas Lars Nelson, Alex Magalhaes, Anna Raymaker, and Talia Thomas.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Strategic Energy Institute and the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology have announced the recipients of this year\u2019s James G. 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As cryptocurrency moves from niche to mainstream, companies are grappling with how to account for these volatile digital assets. New research from Scheller College of Business accounting professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/moon\/index.html?_gl=1*1jp4fxj*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA4MjcxMzQwNS4xNzYyNTI2Mjg3*_ga_8XJDVR2ZKP*czE3NjI1MjYyODckbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI1MjYyOTAkajU3JGwwJGgxNDU2MDcyODg2\u0022\u003ERobbie Moon\u003C\/a\u003E, and his co-authors\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/business.uc.edu\/faculty-research\/accounting\/faculty\/chelsea-anderson.html\u0022\u003EChelsea M. Anderson\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kelley.iu.edu\/faculty-research\/faculty-directory\/profile.html?id=VFANG\u0022\u003EVivian W. Fang\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/walton.uark.edu\/departments\/accounting\/directory\/uid\/jeshipma\/name\/Jonathan+Edward+Shipman\/\u0022\u003EJonathan E. Shipman\u003C\/a\u003E, sheds light on how U.S. public companies have navigated crypto holdings and accounting practices over the past decade.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EASU 2023-08, the Financial Accounting Standards Board\u2019s (FASB) newly enacted rule, aims to bring clarity and consistency to crypto asset reporting with the mandate for fair value reporting. Moon\u2019s research, which examined a comprehensive set of companies from 2013 to 2022, looks at the exponential rise in corporate crypto investments and the diverse, and often inconsistent, ways firms have reported them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/1475-679X.70018?af=R\u0022\u003EAccounting for Cryptocurrencies\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d Moon and his co-authors work to better understand this pivotal point in financial reporting with research that dives into why firms hold crypto \u2013 whether for mining, payment acceptance, or investment \u2013 and how reporting practices have evolved to meet this current moment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep reading to learn more about Moon\u2019s research and why it matters right now.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy do companies hold cryptocurrencies, and how has this changed over time?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies hold cryptocurrency for three main reasons: they mine it, they accept it as payment, or they consider it an investment. Early on, most businesses kept crypto because customers used it to pay for goods and services. Around 2017, that trend declined, and more companies began mining crypto themselves. Today, mining accounts for about half of corporate crypto holdings, while payment acceptance and investment make up the rest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat were the main challenges companies face when trying to report cryptocurrency holdings in their financial statements?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUntil the end of 2023, there were no official rules on how companies should report cryptocurrency on their financial statements. Back in 2018, the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG) stepped in with guidance, suggesting that crypto be treated like intangible assets, similar to things like patents or trademarks. This is known as the impairment model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the difference between the \u201cfair value model\u201d and the \u201cimpairment model\u201d for accounting crypto assets, and why does it matter?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe two accounting methods differ in how they handle changes in crypto value. The fair value model updates the value of a company\u2019s crypto to match current market prices every reporting period. If the price goes up or down, the change shows up on the company\u2019s income statement as a gain or loss.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe impairment model only lets companies record losses when the value drops below what they paid. If the price goes up, they can\u2019t record the increase.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe difference in the two approaches can best be seen when crypto prices rise. Under the impairment model, companies\u2019 balance sheets understate the true value of the crypto since the gains cannot be recorded. The fair value model allows companies to adjust the balance sheet value of crypto as market prices change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat factors led ASU 2023-08 to favor fair value reporting?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen the FASB was trying to decide if they should add crypto accounting to their standard setting agenda, they reached out to the public for feedback. The response was overwhelming and most practitioners and firms called for the use of the fair value model.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do big accounting firms, like Deloitte or PwC, influence how companies report their crypto holdings?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen there aren\u2019t official rules for complex issues like crypto accounting, the Big Four firms often step in to guide companies. In 2018, they recommended using the impairment model, which they viewed as most appropriate based on existing standards. After that, most companies switched from fair value reporting to the impairment approach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir guidance in 2018 was based on what was allowed under the standards at that time. With the new rule in place, the firms will likely help clients manage the transition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDoes using fair value accounting for crypto make a company\u2019s stock price more volatile or its earnings reports more useful to investors?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe primary downside of using a fair value model for a risky asset like crypto is how volatility affects earnings. \u0026nbsp;Moon\u2019s research suggests that stock price volatility increases for firms using the fair value model, and it doesn\u2019t appear the model makes earnings more useful for investors. That said, the results should be viewed cautiously because the study\u2019s sample largely consisted of smaller companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy does this research matter right now?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis research matters because more companies are investing in cryptocurrency. That trend is only expected to grow. This research looks at how businesses handled crypto before official rules came out in 2023, showing that many treated it like traditional investments. This provides a baseline against which future research can evaluate the new rule. The research also warns that the fair value approach could make stock prices more volatile without necessarily making earnings reports more useful for investors.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/1475-679X.70018?af=R\u0022\u003ERead More: Accounting for Cryptocurrencies\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERobbie Moon\u2019s newly published research explains why companies hold cryptocurrency, the challenges of reporting it, and how new accounting rules aim to bring clarity.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Robbie Moon\u2019s research explains why companies hold cryptocurrency, the challenges of reporting it, and how new accounting rules aim to bring clarity."}],"uid":"36730","created_gmt":"2025-11-07 14:43:23","changed_gmt":"2025-11-07 14:47:24","author":"klowe36","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-11-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678570":{"id":"678570","type":"image","title":"Robbie Moon, associate professor of Accounting","body":"\u003Cp\u003ERobbie Moon, associate professor of Accounting\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1762526145","gmt_created":"2025-11-07 14:35:45","changed":"1762526251","gmt_changed":"2025-11-07 14:37:31","alt":"Robbie Moon, associate professor of Accounting","file":{"fid":"262622","name":"robbie-moon-research.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/11\/07\/robbie-moon-research.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/11\/07\/robbie-moon-research.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":233237,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/11\/07\/robbie-moon-research.jpg?itok=28zXMMKh"}}},"media_ids":["678570"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/accounting-and-cryptocurrency-robbie-moon.html?_gl=1*1bo5ybe*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA4MjcxMzQwNS4xNzYyNTI2Mjg3*_ga_8XJDVR2ZKP*czE3NjI1MjYyODckbzEkZzEkdDE3NjI1MjYyODkkajU4JGwwJGgxNDU2MDcyODg2","title":"Read More"}],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"104321","name":"cryptocurrency"},{"id":"1427","name":"Accounting"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"1224","name":"regulation"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKristin Lowe\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ekristin.lowe@scheller.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["kristin.lowe@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686009":{"#nid":"686009","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Soft Robotics Flips the Script on \u2018The Terminator\u2019","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPop culture has often depicted robots as cold, metallic, and menacing, built for domination, not compassion. But at Georgia Tech, the future of robotics is softer, smarter, and designed to help.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen people think of robots, they usually imagine something like\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThe Terminator\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ERoboCop\u003C\/em\u003E: big, rigid, and made of metal,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/w-hong-yeo\u0022\u003EHong Yeo\u003C\/a\u003E, the G.P. \u201cBud\u201d Peterson and Valerie H. Peterson Professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cBut what we\u2019re developing is the opposite. These artificial muscles are soft, flexible, and responsive \u2014 more like human tissue than machine.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EYeo\u2019s latest study, published in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.rsc.org\/en\/content\/articlelanding\/2025\/mh\/d5mh00236b\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.rsc.org\/en\/content\/articlelanding\/2025\/mh\/d5mh00236b\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMaterials Horizons\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, explores AI-powered muscles made from lifelike materials paired with intelligent control systems. The technology learns from the body and adapts in real time, creating motion that feels natural, responsive, and safe enough to support recovery.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMuscles That Think, Materials That Feel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditional robotics relies on steel, wires, and motors, but rarely captures the nuances of human motion. Yeo\u2019s research takes a different approach. He uses\u0026nbsp;hierarchically structured fibers, which are flexible materials built in layers, much like muscle and tendon. They can sense, adapt, and even \u201cremember\u201d how they\u2019ve moved before.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYeo trains machine learning algorithms to adjust those pliable materials in real time with the right amount of force or flexibility for each task.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThese muscles don\u2019t only respond to commands,\u201d Yeo said. \u201cThey learn from experience. They can adapt and self-correct, which makes motion smoother and more natural.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result of that research is deeply human. For someone recovering from a stroke or limb loss, each deliberate movement rebuilds not just strength \u2014 it rebuilds confidence, independence, and a sense of self.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Glove That Gives Freedom Back\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the first real-world applications is a\u0026nbsp;prosthetic glove powered by artificial muscles\u003Cstrong\u003E (\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsnano.4c15530\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Epublished in \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EACS Nano\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, 2025\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E)\u003C\/strong\u003E, a device that behaves more like a helping hand than a mechanical tool. Traditional prosthetics rely on rigid motors and preset motions, but Yeo\u2019s design mirrors the natural give-and-take of real muscle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInside the glove, thin layers of stretchable fibers and sensors contract, twist, and flex in sync with the wearer\u2019s intent. The glove can fine-tune grip strength, reduce tremors, and respond instantly to the user\u2019s movements, bringing dexterity back to everyday life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat kind of precision matters most in the smallest tasks: fastening a button, lifting a glass, holding a child\u2019s hand.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThese aren\u2019t just movements,\u201d Yeo said. \u201cThey\u2019re freedoms.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Yeo, the idea of restoring freedom through movement has driven his research from the very beginning.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Mission Rooted in Loss\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/05\/14\/family-loss-brings-about-medical-breakthrough\u0022\u003EYeo\u0027s work is deeply personal.\u003C\/a\u003E His path to biomedical engineering began with loss \u2014 the sudden death of his father while Yeo was still in college. That moment reshaped his sense of purpose, redirecting his focus from machines that move to technologies that heal.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInitially, I was thinking about designing cars,\u201d he said. \u201cBut after my father\u2019s death, I kind of woke up. Maybe I could do something that helps save someone\u2019s life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat purpose continues to guide\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.yeolabgatech.com\/\u0022\u003Ehis lab\u2019s work today\u003C\/a\u003E, building technologies that help people recover what they\u2019ve lost.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAchieving that vision, however, means tackling some of engineering\u2019s toughest challenges.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoft Machines, Hard Problems\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreating lifelike muscles isn\u2019t easy. They need to be soft but strong, responsive but safe. And they must avoid triggering the body\u2019s immune system. That means building materials that can survive inside the body \u2014 and learn to belong there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe always think about not only function, but adaptability,\u201d Yeo said. \u201cIf it\u2019s going to be part of someone\u2019s body, it has to work with them, not against them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis team calibrates these synthetic fibers like precision instruments \u2014 tested, adjusted, and re-tuned until they operate in sync with the body\u2019s natural movements. Over time, they develop a kind of \u201cmuscle memory,\u201d adapting fluidly to changing conditions. That dynamic adaptability, Yeo explained, is what separates a machine from a prosthetic that truly feels alive.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Collaboration to Innovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESolving problems this complex requires more than one discipline. It takes an entire ecosystem of collaboration. Yeo\u2019s lab brings together experts in mechanical engineering, materials science, medicine, and computer science to design smarter, safer devices.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cYou can\u2019t solve this kind of problem in isolation,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need all of it \u2014 polymers, artificial intelligence, biomechanics \u2014 working together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat collaborative model is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Institutes of Health\u003C\/a\u003E, and Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems.\u003C\/a\u003E In 2023, Yeo received a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/08\/30\/3-million-nsf-grant-will-support-training-sustainable-medical-devices\u0022\u003E$3 million NSF grant\u003C\/a\u003E to train the next generation of engineers building smart medical technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis team now works closely with healthcare providers and industry partners to bring these devices out of the lab and into patients\u2019 lives.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Future You Can Feel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe future of robotics, according to Yeo, won\u2019t be defined by power or complexity but by feel.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIf it feels foreign, people won\u2019t use it,\u201d he said. \u201cBut if it feels like part of you, that\u2019s when it can truly change lives.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt\u2019s the opposite of \u003Cem\u003EThe Terminator\u003C\/em\u003E, where machines replace us. 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Before that, she served as the chief information officer at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she managed the department\u2019s information technology portfolio and modernization; oversaw its cybersecurity efforts; led technology innovation and digital transformation; and enabled collaboration across the agency. Dunkin also served in former President Barack Obama\u2019s administration as chief information officer of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther previous roles include chief strategy and innovation officer at Dell Technologies; chief information officer for the County of Santa Clara, California; chief technology officer for Palo Alto Unified School District in California; and leadership positions at Hewlett Packard focused on engineering, research and development, IT, manufacturing engineering, software quality, and operations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDunkin is a published author, most recently of the book \u003Cem\u003EIndustrial Digital Transformation\u003C\/em\u003E, and a frequent speaker on topics such as government technology modernization, digital transformation, and organizational development. She received the 2022 Capital CIO Large Enterprise ORBIE Award and has earned numerous honors, including Washington, D.C.\u2019s Top 50 Women in Technology for 2015 and 2016; \u003Cem\u003EComputerworld\u003C\/em\u003E\u2019s Premier 100 Technology Leaders for 2016; StateScoop\u2019s Top 50 Women in Technology list for 2017; FedScoop\u2019s Golden Gov Executive of the Year in 2016 and 2021; and FedScoop\u2019s Best Bosses in Federal IT 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDunkin holds a master of science degree and a bachelor of industrial engineering degree, both from Georgia Tech. She is a licensed professional engineer in California and Washington state. In 2018, she was inducted into Georgia Tech\u2019s Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow is a short Q\u0026amp;A with Dunkin reflecting on how the Institute influenced her career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did your Georgia Tech education shape your approach to leadership and innovation throughout your career?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy Georgia Tech education instilled the core ideas and values that we see in our graduates today, and that made me successful in my career. You can\u2019t graduate from Georgia Tech without learning how to be part of a team and to lead through influence, which may be the hardest part of leadership. It\u2019s far easier, although less effective, to lead through authority. In addition, the concept of grit has informed my approach to my roles \u2014 that my team and I will work hard together to find solutions to difficult challenges and that no challenge is too hard if we set our minds to accomplishing it.\u0026nbsp;This may seem like an unusual connection to innovation, but it\u2019s not.\u0026nbsp;A lot of people think that innovation is about a light bulb going off in your head with a great idea.\u0026nbsp;Sure, that happens sometimes. But the idea is only the spark of innovation. Innovation is about the hard work to turn an idea into reality \u2014 and that\u2019s why it takes grit. You have to do the work and not be discouraged by setbacks. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does it mean to you to return to Georgia Tech as a distinguished external fellow?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, coming back to Georgia Tech feels like the ultimate full circle moment. It\u2019s an honor to be invited back as a distinguished external fellow and a distinguished professor of the practice. It shows that the leadership team at Georgia Tech, one of the best engineering institutions in the world, respects the work that I\u2019ve done in my career.\u0026nbsp;Second, this is an exciting opportunity to shift gears in my career, continue to do interesting work, and contribute at a high level.\u0026nbsp;I\u2019m excited to be here and look forward to what we\u2019re going to accomplish together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat aspect of your collaboration with the SEI are you most passionate about?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are so many things that it\u2019s hard to identify just one.\u0026nbsp;The SEI is at the center of the future of energy, working to solve difficult problems to ensure that we have abundant, affordable, clean energy.\u0026nbsp;During my time at the Energy Department, I developed a strong interest in energy technology, including next-generation nuclear, fusion, and battery technologies.\u0026nbsp;I\u2019m also interested in grid resilience, particularly permitting, planning, and cybersecurity. I hope to help the SEI deepen collaboration with the Energy Department\u2019s labs and to engage other partners as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you see the SEI influencing the energy landscape of our nation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SEI has the ability to influence at a level that exceeds its size.\u0026nbsp;It can drive collaboration between Georgia Tech, national labs, and the private sector on critical issues in the energy sector from research to implementation.\u0026nbsp;I like that the SEI embraces its role as a convener, bringing all the parties together to make something happen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAnn Dunkin joined the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) as a distinguished external fellow in April.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A short Q\u0026A with Ann Dunkin reflecting on how the Institute influenced her career."}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2025-10-31 11:49:12","changed_gmt":"2025-10-31 20:55:15","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-10-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-10-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678507":{"id":"678507","type":"image","title":"AnnDunkinInformal-cropped-web.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAnn Dunkin\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1761911508","gmt_created":"2025-10-31 11:51:48","changed":"1761911508","gmt_changed":"2025-10-31 11:51:48","alt":"Portrait of Ann Dunkin","file":{"fid":"262555","name":"AnnDunkinInformal-cropped-web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/31\/AnnDunkinInformal-cropped-web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/31\/AnnDunkinInformal-cropped-web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":311548,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/10\/31\/AnnDunkinInformal-cropped-web.jpg?itok=oX6uqsOz"}}},"media_ids":["678507"],"groups":[{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPriya Devarajan\u003C\/a\u003E || Research Communications Program Manager\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"654355":{"#nid":"654355","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Rubber Material Holds Key to Long-lasting, Safer EV Batteries  ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor electric vehicles (EVs) to become mainstream, they need cost-effective, safer, longer-lasting batteries that won\u2019t explode during use or harm the environment. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology may have found a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries made from a common material: rubber.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElastomers, or synthetic rubbers, are widely used in consumer products and advanced technologies such as wearable electronics and soft robotics because of their superior mechanical properties. The researchers found that the material, when formulated into a 3D structure, acted as a superhighway for fast lithium-ion transport with superior mechanical toughness, resulting in longer charging batteries that can go farther.\u0026nbsp; The research, conducted in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, was published Wednesday in the journal \u003Cem\u003ENature.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn conventional lithium-ion batteries, ions are moved by a liquid electrolyte. However, the battery is inherently unstable: even the slightest damage can leak into the electrolyte, leading to explosion or fire. The safety issues have forced the industry to look at solid-state batteries, which can be made using inorganic ceramic material or organic polymers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMost of the industry is focusing on building inorganic solid-state electrolytes. But they are hard to make, expensive and are not environmentally friendly,\u201d said Seung Woo Lee, associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022blank\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, who is part of a team of researchers who have uncovered a rubber-based organic polymer superior to other materials. Solid polymer electrolytes continue to attract great interest because of their low manufacturing cost, non-toxicity and soft nature. \u0026nbsp;However, conventional polymer electrolytes do not have sufficient ionic conductivity and mechanical stability for reliable operation of solid-state batteries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENovel 3D Design Leads to Jump in Energy Density, Performance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech engineers have solved common problems (slow lithium-ion transport and poor mechanical properties) using the rubber electrolytes. The key breakthrough was allowing the material to form a three-dimensional (3D) interconnected plastic crystal phase within the robust rubber matrix. This unique structure has resulted in high ionic conductivity, superior mechanical properties and electrochemical stability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis rubber electrolyte can be made using a simple\u0026nbsp;polymerization process at low temperature conditions, generating robust and smooth interfaces on the surface of electrodes. These unique characteristics of the rubber electrolytes prevent lithium dendrite growth and allow for faster moving ions, enabling reliable operation of solid-state batteries even at room temperature.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cRubber has been used everywhere because of its high mechanical properties, and it will allow us to make cheap, more reliable and safer batteries,\u201d said Lee.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHigher ionic conductivity means you can move more ions at the same time,\u201d said Michael Lee, a mechanical engineering graduate researcher. \u201cBy increasing specific energy and energy density of these batteries, you can increase the mileage of the EV.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers are now looking at ways to improve the battery performance by increasing its cycle time and decreasing the charging time through even better ionic conductivity. So far, their efforts have seen a two-time improvement in the battery\u0027s performance \/ cycle time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work could enhance Georgia\u2019s reputation as a center for EV innovation.\u0026nbsp; SK Innovation, a global energy and petrochemical company, is funding additional research of the electrolyte material as part of its ongoing collaboration with the Institute to build next-generation solid-state batteries that are safer and more energy dense than conventional LI-ion batteries. SK Innovation \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/sk-battery-america-to-hire-hundreds-of-employees-for-first-battery-plant-construction-of-second-plant-on-track-301273779.html\u0022\u003Erecently announced construction of a new EV battery plant\u003C\/a\u003E in Commerce, Georgia, expected to produce an annual volume of lithium-ion batteries equal to 21.5 Gigawatt-hours by 2023. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAll-solid-state batteries can dramatically increase the mileage and safety of electric vehicles. Fast-growing battery companies, including SK Innovation, believe that commercializing all-solid-state batteries will become a game changer in the electric vehicle market,\u201d said Kyounghwan Choi, director of SK Innovation\u2019s next-generation battery research center. \u201cThrough the ongoing project in collaboration with SK Innovation and Professor Seung Woo Lee of Georgia Tech, there are high expectations for rapid application and commercialization of all-solid-state batteries.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E M. Lee, et. al, \u0022Elastomeric electrolytes for high-energy solid-state lithium batteries,\u0022 (\u003Cem\u003ENature\u003C\/em\u003E, 2022) \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-021-04209-4\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41586-021-04209-4\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E***\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top 10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute offers business, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts, and sciences degrees. Its nearly 44,000 students representing 50 states and 149 countries, study at the main campus in Atlanta, at campuses in France and China, and through distance and online learning. As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"To replace liquid electrolytes, Georgia Tech researchers combine rubber material with innovative 3D structure, resulting in both mechanical stability and better ion movement  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech engineers have solved common problems (slow lithium-ion transport and poor mechanical properties) using rubber electrolytes.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" Georgia Tech engineers have solved common problems (slow lithium-ion transport and poor mechanical properties) using rubber electrolytes."}],"uid":"35692","created_gmt":"2022-01-12 15:27:23","changed_gmt":"2025-10-30 14:48:21","author":"Anne Sargent","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"654344":{"id":"654344","type":"image","title":"Professor Seung Woo Lee and Michael J. 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Although the first and foremost role of mycorrhizal symbiosis is to facilitate plant nutrition, scientists have not been clear how mycorrhizal types mediate the nutrient acquisition and interactions of coexisting trees in forests.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo investigate this crucial relationship,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.ucas.ac.cn\/~lingliliu?language=en\u0022\u003ELingli Liu\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor at the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) led an international, collaborative team, which included\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003Eprofessor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/lin-jiang\u0022\u003ELin Jiang\u003C\/a\u003E. The team studied nutrient acquisition strategies of arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizal (EcM) trees in the Biodiversity\u2013Ecosystem Functioning (BEF) experiment in a subtropical forest in China, where trees of the two mycorrhizal types were initially evenly planted in mixtures of two, four, eight, or 16 tree species.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers found that as the diversity of species increased, the net primary production (NPP) of EcM trees rapidly decreased, but the NPP of AM trees progressively increased, leading to the sheer dominance (\u0026gt;90%) of AM trees in the highest diversity treatment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team\u0027s analyses further revealed that differences in mycorrhizal nutrient-acquisition strategies, both nutrient acquisition from soil and nutrient resorption within the plant, contribute to the competitive edge of AM trees over EcM ones.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, analysis of soil microbial communities showed that EcM-tree monocultures have a high abundance of symbiotic fungi, whereas AM-tree monocultures were dominated by saprotrophic and pathogenic fungi.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the researchers, as tree richness increased, shifts in microbial communities, particularly a decrease in the relative abundance of Agaricomycetes (mainly EcM fungi), corresponded with a decrease in the NPP of EcM subcommunities, but had a relatively small impact on the NPP of AM subcommunities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings suggest that more efficient nutrient-acquisition strategies, rather than microbial-mediated negative plant-soil feedback, drive the dominance of AM trees in high-diversity ecosystems.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis study, based on the world\u2019s largest forest BEF experiment, provides novel data and an alternative mechanism for explaining why and how AM trees usually dominate in high-diversity subtropical forests.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings also have practical implications for species selection in tropical and subtropical reforestation\u2014suggesting it is preferable to plant mixed AM trees, as they have a more efficient nutrient-acquisition strategy than EcM trees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis study was published as an online cover article in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/sciadv.add4468\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESciences Advances\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on Jan. 19 and was funded by the Strategic Priority Research Program of CAS and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn international, collaborative team of researchers shed light on how fungi and plant roots work together to gather nutrients \u0026mdash; 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John R. Reynolds is a professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech. He served as founder of the Georgia Tech Polymer Network (GTPN) and is a member of the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChirality, a property where structures have a distinct left- or right- \u201chandedness,\u201d allows natural semiconductors to move charge and convert energy with high efficiency by controlling electron spin and the angular momentum of light. A new study has revealed that many conjugated polymers, long considered structurally neutral, can spontaneously twist into chiral shapes. This surprising behavior, overlooked for decades, could pave the way for development of a new class of energy-efficient electronics inspired by nature.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research, a collaborative project that included researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of North Carolina, and Purdue University was recently published in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of the American Chemical Society\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany molecules essential to life are chiral,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.illinois.edu\/people\/profile\/yingdiao\u0022\u003EYing Diao\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Illinois, who led the project. \u201cThe question that has remained a really a big fascination across the field is how chiral symmetry breaking happens in the first place: that is how life selects one handedness over the other. Our work mainly focuses on the origin of chirality: why chirality spontaneously emerges in absence of any chiral sources.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo answer this question, the team tested 34 different conjugated polymers. Each polymer was dissolved in a solvent, then the researchers gradually increased the polymer concentration to observe whether liquid\u2013liquid phase separation (LLPS) occurred. When LLPS was detected, they used circular dichroism spectroscopy to analyze the samples, revealing a strong correlation between phase separation and the emergence of chirality. The researchers refer to this phenomenon as \u003Cstrong\u003Espontaneous chiral symmetry breaking.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey found that approximately two-thirds of the polymers spontaneously formed chiral structures when their concentration in the solution increased.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat took our community by surprise, because conjugated polymers have been studied for half a century,\u201d Diao said. \u201cThese new chiral helical states of matter have basically been hiding in plain sight.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo understand why some of the polymers developed chirality while others did not, Illinois chemistry professor and senior co-author\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.illinois.edu\/jacksonn\u0022\u003ENicholas E. Jackson\u003C\/a\u003E applied machine learning to analyze molecular features across the polymer library. The analysis, later backed up by additional testing, revealed that polymers with longer molecular chains were more likely to form chiral assemblies. Unexpectedly, the researchers also found that the presence of oxygen atoms in the side chains was a strong predictor of chiral behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMachine learning uncovered hidden patterns across dozens of conjugated polymers, relating subtle chemical details to chiral phase formation,\u201d Jackson said. \u201cSuch insights would have been very difficult to derive by human intuition alone.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDiao noted that the discovery not only deepens our fundamental understanding of chiral emergence but also holds significant technological promise. In nature, chiral systems \u2013 such as those involved in photosynthesis \u2013 enable highly efficient electron transport. Looking ahead, Diao said that mimicking this behavior could lead to major performance gains in electronic devices and innovation of new device types.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are thinking about using chirality to control conductivity \u2013 for example, in transparent conductors for phones or in solar cells that could be more stable and efficient,\u201d she said. \u201cIn our computers, electrons bounce around and heat is a big problem. But if we make chiral versions, we think charge transfer could be extremely efficient, just like in nature.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat\u2019s nice about this is, this is not the end of the story,\u201d said Georgia Institute of Technology chemistry professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/john-reynolds\u0022\u003EJohn Reynolds\u003C\/a\u003E, a senior co-author on the study. \u201cThis work provides guidance to polymer scientists in the field for studying the many, many conjugated polymers that have been synthesized over the years, and for designing new polymers with enhanced properties.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis study was supported by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Molecule Maker Lab Institute, and the National Science Foundation. Polymers for the study were provided by Reynolds, University of North Carolina chemistry professor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chem.unc.edu\/faculty\/you-wei\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWei You\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, University of Illinois chemistry professor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.illinois.edu\/jsmoore\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJeff Moore\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, and Purdue University chemistry professor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chem.purdue.edu\/people\/profile\/meij\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJianguo Mei\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIn addition to her appointment in\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.illinois.edu\/directory\/profile\/jacksonn\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E,\u0026nbsp;Diao is a full-time faculty member at the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/beckman.illinois.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, holds a faculty appointment with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.illinois.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChemistry\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/las.illinois.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECollege of Liberal Arts \u0026amp; Sciences\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E,\u0026nbsp;and is affiliated with\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matse.illinois.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMaterials Science \u0026amp; Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grainger.illinois.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Grainger College of Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E. In addition to his appointment in Chemistry, Jackson is a group leader at the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/beckman.illinois.edu\/research\/molecular-science-and-engineering-research-theme\/artificial-intelligence-for-materials\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBeckman Institute\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E and affiliate faculty member in the departments of\u0026nbsp;Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science \u0026amp; Engineering.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe paper, \u0022Ubiquitous Chiral Symmetry Breaking of Conjugated Polymers via Liquid Liquid Phase Separation,\u0022 is available online at \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jacs.5c07995\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/jacs.5c07995\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"A surprising behavior, overlooked for decades, could pave the way for development of a new class of energy-efficient electronics inspired by nature."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new study reveals that many conjugated polymers, long considered structurally neutral, can spontaneously twist into chiral shapes. This surprising behavior, overlooked for decades, could pave the way for development of a new class of energy-efficient electronics inspired by nature. 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","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs climate change continues to reshape the intensity and behavior of hurricanes, meteorologists and researchers are examining whether the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, a decades-old classification system, still adequately communicates the full scope of hurricane hazards. While the scale remains a widely recognized tool, experts like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/handlos-zachary\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EZachary Handlos\u003C\/a\u003E, director of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Georgia Tech, suggest that a complementary system could enhance public understanding of the broader risks hurricanes pose.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/news\/hurricane-season-begins-how-georgia-tech-civil-engineer-created-five-categories-we-use-classify\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDeveloped in 1969\u003C\/a\u003E by civil engineer and Georgia Tech alumnus Herbert Saffir, CE 1940, and meteorologist Robert Simpson, the scale classifies hurricanes solely by sustained wind speed, ranging from Category 1 to Category 5. It has long served as the primary tool for describing hurricane intensity in forecasts and media coverage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFor anyone that follows hurricane coverage on TV, social media, the internet, or in any other form, the Saffir-Simpson scale is the way that hurricanes are described and classified,\u201d said Handlos.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EToward a More Comprehensive Hazard Framework\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHandlos noted that while the scale is widely recognized, it does not account for other major hazards such as storm surge, inland flooding, tornadoes, and storm size. \u201cMaximum wind speeds are certainly a threat if one is in the path of a hurricane,\u201d he said, \u201cbut several other hazards are also problematic.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new scale to complement the Saffir-Simpson scale could be beneficial. It would need to have accurate messaging about all aspects of a hurricane event while also continuing to record Saffir-Simpson scale data for comparison to past events.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAny effort to revise or supplement the scale would require broad collaboration across sectors. Handlos emphasized that input from government agencies, emergency managers, academic researchers, and private industry would be essential, and that formal adoption of any new system would likely involve coordination with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Hurricane Center\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe added, \u201cIf there is a way to update this scale or devise a new scale that both accounts for all types of hurricane hazards and is something that is digestible to the general public, this could be helpful in the future.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EForecasting Advances and Communication Challenges\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClimate change is not currently altering how hurricane strength is measured, but it is changing the conditions in which hurricanes form. Handlos said that with the observed increase in global average temperature over the past several decades, scientists also anticipate sea surface temperature values continuing to rise. This would result in the additional transfer of heat energy from the ocean\u2019s surface to the atmosphere, further fueling hurricanes. It also provides the potential for hurricane development farther poleward in both hemispheres. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also pointed to changes in atmospheric moisture. As air temperature rises, the atmosphere\u2019s capacity to hold water vapor is expected to increase. One possible consequence of this is that any rainfall associated with hurricanes could be associated with higher rain rates and more total precipitation, which could intensify inland flooding.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdvances in forecasting technology are helping meteorologists improve how hurricane hazards are predicted and communicated. According to Handlos, the integration of traditional numerical weather prediction models with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, alongside data from radar, satellites, weather balloons, and aircraft, has significantly enhanced the accuracy of hurricane forecasts over the past two decades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, Handlos cautioned that effectively reaching the public remains a persistent challenge. \u201cDespite repeated warnings and widespread messaging, we often hear stories of individuals choosing not to evacuate, because they\u2019ve weathered previous storms without issue,\u201d he said. \u201cIn today\u2019s environment of nonstop social media, constant notifications, and information overload, people can struggle to identify which messages are most important and trustworthy.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Experts revisit 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Both ground-based and airborne versions of the antenna technology have been built and tested for capturing the telemetry \u2013 data sent from the vehicles to monitor flight factors and conditions.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilt for the Pentagon\u2019s Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), APAT uses commercial-off-the-shelf components paired with bespoke antenna elements and a custom system architecture to create a novel system with unparalleled operational flexibility. 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The researchers then created a similar fan structure and used it to propel and maneuver an insect-sized robot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe discovery offers new possibilities for designing small machines that could operate during floods or other challenging situations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of relying on their muscles, the insects about the size of a grain of rice use the water\u2019s surface tension and elastic forces to morph the ribbon-shaped fans on the end of their legs to slice the water surface and change directions.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOnce they understood the mechanism, the team built a self-deployable, one-milligram fan and installed it into an insect-sized robot capable of accelerating, braking, and maneuvering right and left.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study is featured\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Eon the cover of the journal \u003Cem\u003EScience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/tiny-fans-feet-water-bugs-could-lead-energy-efficient-mini-robots\u0022\u003ERead the entire story and see the robot in action on the College of Engineering website.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Researchers built an insect-sized robot that uses surface water and collapsable propellers as an idea to improve fast-moving machines that can operate in rivers or flooded areas. 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Only when finally captured did we discover this wily brown anole was \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.anoleannals.org\/2019\/06\/14\/weird-lizard-with-three-and-a-half-legs\/\u0022\u003Emissing its entire left hind leg\u003C\/a\u003E. This astonishing observation set our research down an unexpected path.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat chance encounter led us to collaborate with over 60 colleagues worldwide to document what we suspected might be a broader phenomenon. Our research uncovered \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/737525\u0022\u003E122 cases of limb loss across 58 lizard species\u003C\/a\u003E and revealed that these \u201cthree-legged pirates\u201d \u2013 the rare survivors of traumatic injuries \u2013 can run just as fast, maintain healthy body weight, reproduce successfully and live surprisingly long lives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be clear, most lizards probably do not survive such devastating injuries. What we\u2019re documenting are the exceptional cases that defy our expectations about how natural selection works.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022A hefty green lizard with a noticeable mark where it\u0026apos;s left \u0026apos;arm\u0026apos; would have been poses on a tree branch\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=400\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=502\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=502\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683567\/original\/file-20250802-56-vbi4ig.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=502\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EA four-horned chameleon missing its entire left forelimb in Cameroon appeared healthy when observed in the wild, despite the specialized gripping requirements of chameleons.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EChristopher Anderson\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis discovery is startling because lizard limbs represent one of biology\u2019s most studied examples of evolutionary adaptation. For decades, scientists have demonstrated that even tiny differences in leg length between individual lizards can mean the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-024-54302-1\u0022\u003Edifference between life and death\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 affecting their ability to escape predators, catch prey and find mates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince subtle variations matter so much, biologists have long assumed that losing an entire limb should be catastrophic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet our global survey tells a different story about these remarkable survivors. Working with colleagues across six continents, we found limb-damaged lizards across nearly all major lizard families, from tiny geckos to massive iguanas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese animals had clearly healed from whatever trauma caused their injuries \u2013 likely accidents or the failed attempts of a predator to eat them. Perhaps most remarkably, we documented surviving limb loss even in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.zool.2009.07.001\u0022\u003Echameleons, tree-climbing specialists\u003C\/a\u003E whose movements seem to require perfect limb coordination.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThriving, Not Just Surviving\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe body condition of these lizards was most surprising. Rather than appearing malnourished, many limb-damaged lizards were actually heavier than expected for their size, suggesting they were successfully finding food despite their handicap. Some were actively reproducing, with females found carrying eggs and males observed successfully mating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u00224 side by side X-ray images in black and white of small lizards each missing a limb\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=229\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=229\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=229\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=287\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=287\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/683568\/original\/file-20250802-56-vhwfsi.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=287\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ELimb damage can be fairly common in some lizard populations, such as these X-rays of brown anoles (\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EAnolis sagrei\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003E) from the Bahamas.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EJason Kolbe\/Jonathan Losos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings force us to reconsider some basic assumptions about how evolution might work in wild populations. Charles Darwin envisioned natural selection as an omnipresent force, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/darwin-online.org.uk\/Variorum\/1860\/1860-84-c-1866.html\u0022\u003Edaily and hourly scrutinizing\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d every feature.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut perhaps selection is more episodic than constant. Maybe sometimes limb length matters tremendously, while during other times \u2013 such as when food is abundant and predators are scarce \u2013 limb length matters less and three-legged lizards can flourish.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese lizard survivors showcase the incredible solutions that millions of years of evolution have built into their biology. Rather than being passive victims of their injuries, these lizards may survive by actively choosing safer habitats or hunting strategies, using smart behavior to avoid situations where their disability would be a disadvantage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBiological Engineering in Action\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur research combines old-fashioned natural history \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thestroudlab.com\/\u0022\u003Eobservations with cutting-edge, biomechanical analysis\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe use high-speed cameras and computer software that can track movement frame by frame to analyze running mechanics invisible to the naked eye. This combination of field biology and laboratory precision allows us to understand not just that these lizards survive, but how they accomplish this remarkable feat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen we tested the three-legged lizards\u2019 athletic performance, the results defied expectations. Some animals were clearly impaired in their sprinting capabilities, but \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1086\/737525\u0022\u003Eothers actually ran faster\u003C\/a\u003E than fully-limbed individuals of the same size across a 2-meter dash \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/amid-a-tropical-paradise-known-as-lizard-island-researchers-are-cracking-open-evolutions-black-box-scientist-at-work-246474\u0022\u003Eduring our \u201cLizard Olympics\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\u0022https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1106775564\u0022 width=\u0022500\u0022 height=\u0022281\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 webkitallowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022 mozallowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EResearchers used computer software that automatically tracks movement patterns to analyze high-speed videos of lizards sprinting, such as this brown anole missing half of its right back leg. Christopher Anderson\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigh-speed video analysis revealed their secret: The speedy survivors compensate through creative biomechanical solutions. One brown anole missing half its hind limb dramatically increased its body undulation during sprinting, using exaggerated snakelike movements to compensate for the missing leg.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy documenting the unexpected \u2013 the seemingly impossible survivors \u2013 we\u2019re reminded that nature still holds surprises that can fundamentally change how we think about life itself.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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As a prosthetist\/orthotist, she creates and tests devices that help patients improve or regain mobility \u2014 from prosthetic limbs to braces of all kinds. But Herrin\u2019s role at the Institute is even more expansive. She\u2019s at the epicenter of a research community where medical devices, studies, data, patients, clinicians, and students collide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44165\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"At Georgia Tech, Kinsey Herrin combines engineering, clinical insight, and purpose to create wearable devices that help people move \u2014 and live \u2014 more freely."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGrowing up in rural southwest Georgia, Kinsey Herrin loved \u201cmaking stuff.\u201d She loved it so much that she regularly dug up muddy clay from her family\u2019s property and the surrounding area to make ceramics. As a prosthetist\/orthotist, she creates and tests devices that help patients improve or regain mobility \u2014 from prosthetic limbs to braces of all kinds. 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The honor is reserved for \u201ceminently distinguished engineering achievement\u201d \u2014 in Lieuwen\u2019s case, for leadership in promoting clean energy and sustainable propulsion systems. He\u2019s also being recognized for his contributions to policy and workforce development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m deeply honored to receive this award \u2014 and even more grateful for the extraordinary community that made it possible,\u201d said Lieuwen, Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/timothy-charles-lieuwen\u0022\u003Eexecutive vice president for Research\u003C\/a\u003E and Regents\u2019 Professor in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. \u201cFor three decades at Georgia Tech, I\u2019ve been privileged to work alongside brilliant colleagues, students, and staff who shaped my journey and driven our shared success. This recognition isn\u2019t\u0026nbsp;mine alone; it belongs to every member of our Yellow Jacket family who turns bold ideas into real-world\u0026nbsp;results. It\u2019s\u0026nbsp;a celebration of what we\u2019ve accomplished\u0026nbsp;together \u2014 and a powerful reminder of the exciting path ahead.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/tim-lieuwen-receives-asme-medal-societys-highest-honor\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more about the award from the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAE faculty member and ME alumnus recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"  AE faculty member and ME alumnus recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy."}],"uid":"27446","created_gmt":"2025-06-30 16:22:38","changed_gmt":"2025-10-24 14:22:40","author":"Joshua Stewart","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677310":{"id":"677310","type":"image","title":"Tim-Lieuwen-1400-h.jpg","body":null,"created":"1751300572","gmt_created":"2025-06-30 16:22:52","changed":"1751306411","gmt_changed":"2025-06-30 18:00:11","alt":"Tim Lieuwen","file":{"fid":"261197","name":"Tim-Lieuwen-1400-h.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/30\/Tim-Lieuwen-1400-h.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/30\/Tim-Lieuwen-1400-h.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1231953,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/30\/Tim-Lieuwen-1400-h.jpg?itok=r7kZaxAl"}}},"media_ids":["677310"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"36441","name":"Tim Lieuwen"},{"id":"2728","name":"asme"},{"id":"2855","name":"American Society of Mechanical Engineers"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jstewart@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJoshua Stewart\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jstewart@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682782":{"#nid":"682782","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Can Cool Roofs Help Atlanta Beat the Heat? Georgia Tech Experts Weigh In","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a unanimous vote on June 2, the Atlanta City Council approved a significant ordinance requiring all new and replacement roofs to be built with light-colored, reflective materials, commonly known as \u201ccool roofs.\u201d The ordinance, set to take effect in one year, is part of a growing effort to reduce the city\u2019s vulnerability to extreme heat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers say the new policy marks a major step forward in climate adaptation, especially for heat-vulnerable communities, and could help position Atlanta as a national leader in urban resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Cool Roofs Can Help Hotlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201dOn any given summer afternoon, temperatures in Atlanta\u2019s intown neighborhoods can be as much as 15 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in the city\u2019s most forested areas,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/brian-stone\u0022\u003EBrian Stone\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of City and Regional Planning and associate director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Urban Resilience and Analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat spike is partly due to the urban heat island effect \u2014 a phenomenon driven by heat-trapping materials like concrete, asphalt, and dark rooftops, combined with the loss of trees and natural landscapes. The impacts are not just uncomfortable \u2014 they\u2019re dangerous. Extreme heat is now one of the deadliest forms of weather in the U.S., with disproportionate effects on low-income communities, elderly residents, and those without access to air conditioning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/patrick-kastner\u0022\u003EPatrick Kastner\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, rooftops are key contributors. \u201cA major driver [of heat buildup] is dark, heat-absorbing material that stores solar energy during the day and then re-radiates it at night. If you look at a satellite image, for most of the day rooftops have more exposure to the sun than building facades \u2014 so the material choice there matters a lot.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Power of Reflective Roofs \u2014 and Trees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStone and his students conducted modeling that found that widespread adoption of cool roofs across Atlanta could lower summer afternoon temperatures by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in many neighborhoods. That\u2019s comparable to findings in other global cities like London, where cool roofs have reduced average temperatures by up to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 F).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut cool roofs are only one part of a broader urban cooling strategy. In the same study, Stone\u2019s team showed that planting trees in just half of Atlanta\u2019s available planting zones could yield an even more dramatic effect, reducing temperatures by 4 F or more in some areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCool roofs are highly effective, but pairing them with increased urban tree cover would multiply the benefits, especially for neighborhoods currently lacking shade,\u201d Stone said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEquity and Energy Impacts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta\u2019s ordinance requires cool roofing materials on new commercial construction and when existing commercial roofs are replaced. While that may sound like a technical design tweak, Stone emphasized its equity implications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/urbanclimate.gatech.edu\/urban-heat-risk-and-health\/\u0022\u003EResidents in South and West Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E, where tree canopy is sparse, and energy costs take up a larger share of household income, stand to gain the most,\u201d Stone said. \u201cWhen a cool roof is installed as part of a required roof replacement, those households will see meaningful reductions in cooling costs month after month.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKastner added that cool roofs could ease pressure on the electrical grid, lowering peak energy demand required for cooling during extreme heat and possibly reduce the risk of outages.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDurability, Maintenance, and Design Trade-offs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStone noted that cool roofs tend to extend the life of roofing materials by limiting thermal degradation. However, he and Kastner also flagged some trade-offs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, highly reflective coatings can create glare, especially on sloped roofs near neighboring buildings. The ordinance accounts for this by setting different standards for flat and pitched roofs. Maintenance is another consideration: over time, reflective coatings may degrade or become dirty, requiring periodic cleaning to maintain performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAesthetics and material compatibility may also challenge adoption when it comes to historic buildings or for roofs already outfitted with solar panels,\u201d Kastner said. \u201cBut advancements in roofing technology, including high-performance materials that aren\u2019t\u0026nbsp;plain white, offer more flexible options than ever before.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Cool Roof Policy With National Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile cities like New York and Chicago have implemented cool roof programs for over a decade, Atlanta\u2019s proposed ordinance is one of the most comprehensive in the country \u2014 applying to all roof types, not just flat industrial ones.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAtlanta is steadily emerging as one of the most climate-resilient cities in the U.S.,\u201d said Stone, pointing to the city\u2019s urban forest and growing network of floodable parks as complementary resilience strategies. \u201cAdding a best-in-class cool roofing ordinance to that portfolio is a bold step forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it could spark innovation across the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is uniquely positioned to help advance climate-resilient design,\u201d Kastner said. \u201cFrom research on advanced coatings to urban planning tools that target the most heat-vulnerable areas, we\u2019re bringing science and policy together to shape cooler, healthier cities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a unanimous vote on June 2, 2025, the Atlanta City Council approved a new ordinance requiring all new and replacement roofs to use light-colored, reflective materials known as \u201ccool roofs.\u201d Backed by Georgia Tech research, the policy is designed to reduce urban heat, lower energy costs, and improve climate resilience\u2014especially in heat-vulnerable communities. 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And with every discarded device comes the need to produce new ones. The raw materials of these devices are mined, refined, and processed, consuming enormous amounts of energy through the burning of fossil fuels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Problem With Hackers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough Microsoft said it will continue to provide Windows 10 security updates for one year, users are still being pressured to upgrade. By this time next year, if users still haven\u2019t upgraded to Windows 11, they can expect to become easy targets for cyber criminals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, users could receive phishing emails claiming to be from Microsoft about security updates from hackers pretending to be Microsoft.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe cybersecurity implications are very serious because new vulnerabilities of Windows 10 will go unpatched for a large part of the user base of this system,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/mustaque-ahamad\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMustaque Ahamad\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Regents\u2019 Entrepreneur Professor and interim chair of SCP.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese users will become targets of hackers and cyber criminals who will be able to exploit these vulnerabilities. This will make these machines more prone to attacks such as ransomware and data exfiltration.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Can Users Do?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuying a new device typically costs around $300 at the low end, while some gaming computers can exceed $2,500.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/josiahhester.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJosiah Hester\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, an associate professor in the School of IC who researches computing and sustainability, said users who want to avoid discarding their devices can install Linux Mint, a free universal operating system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would hope that instead of discarding, people might see this as an opportunity to go into a more open ecosystem like Linux Mint, which was designed for Windows users,\u201d Hester said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSo much perfectly good hardware is obsolesced by force, when users are more than willing to give it a second life, either through ending support on the software side, subscription services that require certain versions of an OS, or even building the hardware or low-level functions that reduce the autonomy of device owners.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinux Mint is open source and offers its own suite of software products, including a word processor. 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It requires 2GB of RAM, 20GB of disk space, and 1024x768 resolution to operate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a systemic level, Lin and Hester said people can support organizations that advocate for right to repair and legislation that protects consumers from planned obsolescence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHCI studies of informal economies of improvisation and repair have demonstrated that technologies have a longer lifecycle if we have access to expertise on how to repair them without facing penalties such as copyright violations,\u201d Lin said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ongoing right-to-repair movement in the US shows promise in making technology repairable and, in turn, more sustainable.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft\u0027s decision to end support for Windows 10 will leave hundreds of millions of devices unable to meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. 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The fellowship, jointly supported by The Carter Center and Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for People and Technology (IPaT), recognizes graduate students working at the intersection of digital technologies and democratic processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen to all Georgia Tech graduate students, the fellowship provides $15,000 in support\u2014disbursed to the recipient\u2019s advisor\u2014and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with The Carter Center\u2019s Democracy Program. Fellows are expected to engage in IPaT programming and contribute to ongoing research and communications efforts throughout the year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShazia\u2019s research centers on the sociopolitical dynamics of the Hazara community in Balochistan, Pakistan. Her dissertation, titled \u201cAssemblages of Security: Violence and (re)Construction of identities in the Case of Hazaras,\u201d explores how digital platforms have reshaped traditional forms of resistance and identity formation. As part of the fellowship, she will focus on how Hazaras have used platforms like Facebook and Twitter (now X) to transform sit-in protests into new modes of democratic struggle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer study poses critical questions: How have digital technologies influenced local governance in Balochistan? In what ways have these platforms enabled global advocacy for Hazaras? And how has digital activism contributed to the shaping of Hazara identity both within Pakistan and on the international stage?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese questions speak directly to the missions of both The Carter Center and IPaT,\u201d said Shazia. \u201cI have always wanted to bring digital democracy into my research because of the 2013 Hazaras protest in Balochistan, Pakistan, which incorporated the use of online digital platforms. Online posts and engagement eventually resulted in the dissolution of the local government.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concept of \u201cdigital democracy\u201d has gained traction in recent scholarship, often described as a transformative force capable of revolutionizing governance and citizen engagement. Shazia\u2019s work exemplifies this potential, offering insights into how marginalized communities leverage technology for political agency and global visibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer selection as Digital Democracy Fellow underscores Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to interdisciplinary research and highlights The Carter Center\u2019s ongoing efforts to support democratic engagement through technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShazia will be working closely with Anthony DeMattee, Ph.D., a data scientist in The Carter Center Democracy Program. She is advised by Amit Prasad, professor of sociology in the School of History and Sociology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis Fellowship represents the significant partnership between IPaT and the Democracy Program at The Carter Center, centered on the digital transformations of democratic practice,\u201d said Michael Best, executive director of IPaT. \u201cShazia\u2019s research will focus on how social media platforms have reshaped the politics of a community that is too often overlooked.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EShazia, a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at Georgia Tech, has been named the recipient of The Carter Center Digital Democracy Fellowship for the 2025\u20132026 academic year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Shazia, a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at Georgia Tech, has been named the recipient of The Carter Center Digital Democracy Fellowship for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. 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This can simplify and speed up biomanufacturing, making it easier to scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/styczynski\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStyczynski\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E explained, is that most cell-free projects still require custom-built setups. \u201cRight now, engineering biology is like reinventing the wheel for every application,\u201d he said. \u201cYou have to figure out how all the parts fit together each time. We want to change that by making ready-to-use modules that work right out of the box.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStyczynski\u2019s project, called Meta-PURE (PUrified Recombinant Elements), will create eight standardized modules, each designed for a key function in cell-free systems, such as generating energy, producing proteins, or assembling complex molecules.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLike interchangeable puzzle pieces, these modules can be mixed and matched to support different applications,\u201d Styczynski said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDemonstrating Uses\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis team will demonstrate the system\u2019s versatility by producing santalene (a plant-derived fragrance used widely in consumer products), GamS protein (a tool that can improve cell-free processes), and a bacteriophage (a virus that can be safely used in research and the development of new therapeutic treatments).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese examples highlight the technology\u2019s potential across industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and agriculture to chemicals and sustainable materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want to make these tools so that someone in industry can create their molecule or product more quickly and efficiently, and get it out the door,\u201d Styczynski said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cRight now, cell-free systems are mostly limited to high-value products because the cost is too high. The goal is to drive costs down and productivity up, so we can move closer to commodity chemicals like biofuels or monomers for polymers, not just niche applications. One of our partners recently developed a butanol process that shows where this can go,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENSF Initiative\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStyczynski\u2019s team is one of four recently awarded an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/tip\/updates\/nsf-invests-more-32m-biotechnology-accelerating-adoption?utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_source=govdelivery\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Einaugural investment of $32.4 million\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help grow the U.S. bioeconomy. The initiative is called the NSF Advancing Cell-Free Systems Toward Increased Range of Use-Inspired Applications (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\/cfire-ideas-lab-advancing-cell-free-systems-toward-increased-range\/506275\/nsf24-552\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENSF CFIRE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNSF is resolute in our commitment to advancing breakthroughs in biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and other key technologies of significance to the U.S. economy,\u201d said Erwin Gianchandani, assistant director for NSF TIP. \u201cThe novel approaches from these four CFIRE teams will speed up and expand the adoption of cell-free systems across a variety of industries and ensure America\u2019s competitive position in the global bioeconomy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollaborative Effort\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile ChBE@GT is the lead, Meta-PURE is a broad collaboration with partners across academia, industry, and government. 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That\u2019s the goal of a new project led by the Georgia Institute of Technology that could help transform the future of biomanufacturing. The project, headed by Professor Mark Styczynski in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE@GT), recently received a $9.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) to accelerate the adoption of cell-free systems in biomanufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Researchers received a $9.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to accelerate the adoption of cell-free systems in biomanufacturing."}],"uid":"27271","created_gmt":"2025-10-07 18:46:50","changed_gmt":"2025-10-22 15:06:17","author":"Brad Dixon","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-10-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678296":{"id":"678296","type":"image","title":"Mark-Styczynski-Alexandra-Patterson-Protein-Biosensor-0279-h.jpg","body":null,"created":"1759862848","gmt_created":"2025-10-07 18:47:28","changed":"1759862848","gmt_changed":"2025-10-07 18:47:28","alt":"Mark Styczynski in lab","file":{"fid":"262305","name":"Mark-Styczynski-Alexandra-Patterson-Protein-Biosensor-0279-h.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/07\/Mark-Styczynski-Alexandra-Patterson-Protein-Biosensor-0279-h.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/07\/Mark-Styczynski-Alexandra-Patterson-Protein-Biosensor-0279-h.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":612548,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/10\/07\/Mark-Styczynski-Alexandra-Patterson-Protein-Biosensor-0279-h.jpg?itok=-U_D2zfs"}}},"media_ids":["678296"],"groups":[{"id":"1292","name":"Parker H. 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Meet the researchers who study brain-body interactions, from monitoring the neuron degradation that causes Alzheimer\u2019s to enhancing mobility for stroke survivors, in an effort to improve the health and quality of life for millions of Americans.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44169\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"From treatment-resistant depression to Parkinson\u0027s, Georgia Tech neuroscience researchers are tackling lifelong health problems."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENeuroscience experts from across Georgia Tech will soon come together for a new interdisciplinary research institute, the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS), launched in July. 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Stroud will spend the next five years transforming Lizard Island into the world\u2019s premier evolutionary observatory, merging groundbreaking technology with long-term field research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOn Lizard Island, that means equipping every lizard with an ultra-lightweight sensor \u201cbackpack.\u201d Although the sensors weigh just six-hundredths of a gram each \u2014 the same as two grains of rice \u2014 when combined with innovations in mapping technology, they will help Stroud investigate the role that behavior plays in driving evolution in the wild.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019m incredibly honored to be named a 2025 Packard Fellow,\u201d says Stroud. \u201cThis support allows me to pursue a question that has fascinated evolutionary biologists for centuries: how does behavior shape evolution? 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While smaller animals tend to have higher population densities and reproduce more quickly (making them ideal candidates for evolutionary field studies), it has been difficult to find durable and long-lasting sensors small enough for these animals to carry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis has been a missing link because behavior is a critical component of evolution,\u201d Stroud says. \u201cBehavior can both expose individuals to \u2014 or shield them from \u2014 natural selection. For example, an animal with a less favorable trait, like bad eyesight, could change its behavior to avoid situations where it is disadvantaged.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThese decisions can ultimately determine whether they survive and reproduce in the wild, directly influencing the outcome of natural selection. 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His pioneering work includes foundational contributions to interior-point methods, the influential\u0026nbsp;Monteiro\u2013Zhang framework for semidefinite programming, and the\u0026nbsp;Burer\u2013Monteiro method, which made it possible to tackle massive optimization problems across areas such as machine learning, data science, and engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe John von Neumann Theory Prize, awarded annually by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.informs.org\/Recognizing-Excellence\/INFORMS-Prizes\/John-von-Neumann-Theory-Prize\u0022\u003EINFORMS,\u003C\/a\u003E honors a scholar (or scholars in the case of joint work) whose body of research represents fundamental, sustained contributions to theory. Prize criteria include significance, innovation, depth, and scientific excellence, with emphasis on work that has stood the test of time. 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The agency funds staggeringly difficult healthcare innovation ideas that require major investment to succeed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo years into the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arpa-h.gov\/explore-funding\/awardees#:~:text=Cancer%20and%20Organ-,Degradome,-Atlas%20to%20Unlock\u0022\u003E$49.5 million project\u003C\/a\u003E, Kwong and the team from Georgia Tech, Columbia University, and Mount Sinai Health System has crossed a critical threshold.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey\u2019ve built the first tool able to measure enzyme activity around cancer tumors and healthy cells. And they\u2019ve deployed it to understand the unique signatures for tumors from 14 different kinds of cancer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat data is powering the first version of a cancer \u201catlas.\u201d Like a geographical atlas, it will offer directions to each kind of tumor, allowing scientists to design sensors that follow the map and detect cancer tumors when they\u2019re still small.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf I want to deliver a sensor to a particular region inside the body, right now, there\u0027s no way of directing it. We give it systemically, and it basically infuses all tissues all the time,\u201d said Kwong, Robert A. Milton Professor in the Wallace H. 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During the semester,\u0026nbsp;students analyzed genomes sequenced from marine samples collected in Key West, Florida \u2014 doing\u0026nbsp;hands-on original bioinformatics research on par with graduate students and\u0026nbsp;working with bioinformatics tools to explore drug discovery potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe course, BIOS 4590, is a research project lab for senior biology majors that provides an opportunity for professors to share their expertise with students in a hands-on environment. 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The study\u2019s lead author, graduate student\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EYifan (Grace) Tang,\u003C\/strong\u003E served as the class teaching assistant, and was funded in part by a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/gaann-fellowship-program-biochemistry-and-biophysics\u0022\u003EBiochemistry and Biophysics\u0026nbsp;Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe students in this class are working on important, novel work \u2014 this cohort worked with real genomic data that had never been sequenced before,\u201d she says. \u201cTypically, researchers might work with one or two genome sequences, but we provided students with 42 \u2014 this might be the first time anyone has looked at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMicrobulbifer\u003C\/em\u003E at such a wide scope.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom classroom to publication\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo prepare for the class, Tang worked alongside Laboratory Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/alison-onstine\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlison Onstine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E who manages the School of Biological Sciences teaching laboratory spaces, to sequence the Key West bacterial genomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur work in the Agarwal Lab is in natural product discovery. We focus on finding new pharmaceutical drugs through marine bacteria \u2014 but with a bioinformatics spin,\u201d Tang explains. \u201cWe wanted to bring this type of experience to undergraduates, so we gave fully sequenced genomes to students and asked them to look for potential properties.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThroughout the class, students learned different techniques for analyzing bacterial genome sequences and extracting data with various tools \u2014 gaining both lab and computational skills through hands-on experiences, live demos, and troubleshooting sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe highlight was showing students just how much we can learn about a bacterial genus, especially one that hasn\u2019t been studied at this scale before,\u201d Tang shares. \u201cThis is a growing field, so there are so many opportunities for students to make meaningful contributions while learning new skills.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmpowering future students\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor many students, it was their first time using these types of tools, but Agarwal says that it\u2019s something they\u0027ll likely encounter in both industry and research. He sees this type of research experience as especially helpful for seniors, who are often deciding between entering the workforce or continuing their education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBioinformatics is increasingly important for analyzing big data. Students need the ability to manipulate and understand data using computational tools, and this class plays an important role in familiarizing them with this process,\u201d he shares. \u201cOur goal is to demystify research and give students the confidence and tools for both graduate school and for the workforce after graduation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe class will be offered for a third time in Fall 2026. While the exact course of research hasn\u2019t yet been decided, \u201cwe always aim for something new that can produce publication-quality research \u2014 students don\u2019t repeat past year\u2019s work,\u201d Agarwal says. 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A Critical Analysis of Crisis in Computing Supply Chains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EIt was one of only 15 papers selected by conference organizers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the paper, in which Lin is credited as the lead author, the researchers advance a theoretical framework for understanding crises that impact the computing supply chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBardzell, who served as program chair of the 2015 Aarhus Conference, approached Dombrowski and Lin about collaborating on a paper submission. Bardzell said the conference gets more than 100 submissions and has a minuscule acceptance rate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI knew I was going to go no matter what because I enjoyed it so much 10 years ago,\u201d Bardzell said. \u201cI was fortunate to come together with Lynn and Cindy. We spent six months reading, thinking, and debating together every week, and it was a pleasure to write it together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe authors identified common themes in areas they were already researching and examined how these themes affected the computing supply chain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe wanted to think about what this word means in relation to computing,\u201d Dombrowski said. \u201cWho gets to take advantage of a crisis, or who can construct a crisis in relation to computing? What\u2019s not being talked about when we use that word?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELin is studying the rise of data centers and their impact on the environment and consumers. Dombrowski is an expert on the labor market and unjust labor practices. Bardzell has conducted extensive research on how chip manufacturing affects farming and agriculture in her homeland of Taiwan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe don\u2019t often think about computing research as intergenerational colleagues working together,\u201d Lin said. \u201cI feel like the three of us represent very interesting generations of computing research that\u2019s tied to critically thinking about the social and political aspects of computing. Each of us has different ways of thinking about those things.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the paper, the three authors discuss the concept of \u201cagainst crisis thinking,\u201d which emphasizes that crises affecting the computing supply chain aren\u2019t self-evident phenomena. Human-computer interaction scholars, they say, should pay more attention to how the word \u201ccrisis\u201d is introduced into public discourse and how it can be exploited by powerful actors and impact marginalized communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSome players get to declare what is a crisis and whom it affects,\u201d Lin said. \u201cThey create solutions to resolve the crisis, but they might not address what a chronic experience of a crisis may be.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough Bardzell said she considers it an honor to present at a conference that is so selective and is held only once a decade, she was encouraged to be among researchers dedicated to solving pressing societal and planetary issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAcademia can appear as a cutthroat environment where you\u2019re trying to establish your brand and be known for XYZ,\u201d Bardzell said. \u201cAt Aarhus, there was a strong sense of community and working alongside each other, and we\u2019re better because of the people who work alongside us.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELin agreed and said that participating in Aarhus is different from the annual conferences where the researchers normally submit papers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s something special about reflecting every 10 years,\u201d Lin said. \u201cIt shows how much has changed but also how much things have remained the same.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThree researchers from Georgia Tech\u0027s School of Interactive Computing (IC)\u2014Assistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ECindy Lin\u003C\/strong\u003E, Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ELynn Dombrowski\u003C\/strong\u003E, and Professor and Chair \u003Cstrong\u003EShaowen Bardzell\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2014were selected to present their paper at the highly selective, once-in-a-decade \u003Cstrong\u003EAarhus Conference\u003C\/strong\u003E in Denmark. 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He was fitted for his first prosthetic at 13 months.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, the third-year biomedical engineering student is using his life experience to develop advanced prostheses as a member of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epic.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EExoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab\u003C\/a\u003E. Wallace is part of the development and machine learning teams on an ongoing \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.epic.gatech.edu\/powered-knee-ankle-prosthesis\/\u0022\u003Evertically integrated project\u003C\/a\u003E led by Associate Professor Aaron Young and senior research scientist Kinsey Herrin. The teams are engineering a microprocessor-powered leg and ankle capable of mimicking gait and providing stability in walking patterns across various surfaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditional prosthetics, like the one Wallace uses, don\u2019t provide ankle flexion, but the current iteration of the lab\u2019s leg offers something that he views as an evolution of products on the market today. The latest tests allowed Wallace, while wearing the leg, to walk up a ramp with the ankle and knee adapting to the slope.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of our power comes from the ankle, and our version of the leg better recreates a complete gait cycle, which includes the knee and ankle flexion and everything in between. With my current prosthetic, I don\u2019t have that same gait control, so I\u2019m swinging my foot around and overcompensating on my right leg. With our leg, I\u2019m walking up the ramp normally, and it\u2019s creating a movement that I\u0027ve never felt before,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with the improved performance of the leg, Wallace and the team intend to use machine learning to assist in fitting patients with prosthetics that meet their unique needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re trying to get away from patients having to spend hours in an office tuning a prosthetic to their preferences. Instead, it allows the machine learning model to learn as the person walks on it. This can help reduce costs related to both time and personnel,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrowing up, Wallace was an active child at recess and eventually became a high school wrestler. While there were times he felt he couldn\u2019t keep up with his classmates, he found ways to adapt. He credits his condition for helping him develop a strong work ethic and a desire to help others find the same confidence he has found as he\u2019s gotten older.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLearning to embrace who I am has made me the person I am today. It\u2019s given me perspective and a capacity for empathy and sympathy for others in the disabled community,\u201d he said. \u201cMy past and my condition have driven me to where I am today, and I feel privileged to be at Georgia Tech. 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At Scheller, we are committed to exploring ideas that educate and inform others about the profound impact of business on our lives and the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this episode, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/toktay\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBeril Toktay\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Regents\u0027 Professor and faculty director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERay C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, defines net zero and discusses some ways to alleviate climate change by reducing carbon emissions to the point of net zero emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlobally, most major polluters, such as China, the U.S., India, and the EU, are among over 140 nations with net-zero goals, which encompasses roughly 88 percent of global emissions. Meeting the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParis Agreement\u0027s\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E 1.5\u00b0C climate threshold requires 45 percent emissions cut by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/climatechange\/net-zero-coalition\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnited Nations Climate Action\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToktay describes ways this can be accomplished in different business sectors. For example, in the energy sectors, this means moving from fossil fuels to renewable technologies, and in the transportation sector, moving to electrification and innovative battery technologies as well as developing the infrastructure to support these initiatives. 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In rural communities across Georgia, these advanced manufacturing roles are growing, but the talent pipeline isn\u2019t keeping pace.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s not just about creating jobs, it\u2019s about filling them,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/11182\u0022\u003ETom Kurfess\u003C\/a\u003E, Regents\u2019 Professor in mechanical engineering and executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/manufacturing.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTMI). \u201cTo do that, we need to show students how exciting and innovative manufacturing can be. Manufacturing has really changed over the past few years. Today, going from an idea to a physical part is much easier to do. 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Modeled after Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/rural-cs-initiative\u0022\u003ERural CS Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E, AMP\u0026nbsp;empowers schools with faculty expertise, cutting-edge equipment, and a hands-on curriculum\u0026nbsp;to give students early exposure to the tools, technologies, and creativity behind modern manufacturing while building a pipeline of future talent ready to thrive in high-tech careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunded by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.swgrc.org\/\u0022\u003ESouthwest Georgia Regional Commission\u003C\/a\u003E (SWGRC), AMP is kicking off in three school districts this fall \u2014 Decatur County,\u0026nbsp;Thomas County, and\u0026nbsp;the city of Thomasville\u0026nbsp; \u2014 with plans to expand to additional schools in the spring of 2026. The program will start by engaging more than 200 students through hands-on learning, virtual instruction, and in-person lab experiences led by Georgia Tech researchers and faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHere in Southwest Georgia, we believe that opportunities like this are vital for integrated learning in schools and for growing our future workforce,\u201d says Beka Shiver, economic development and transportation planner for SWGRC. \u201cWorkforce development and K-12 integration are at the heart of our Southwest Georgia Ecosystem Building Project, and we are so pleased to be able to provide funding for this program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe launch of the AMP Program is\u0026nbsp;centered around Design, Build, Race, a course putting a modern spin on the classic pinewood derby. Students will use digital design, 3D printing, and machining to build and race custom cars, while also learning how to collect and analyze performance data to improve their designs and predict outcomes. The course blends engineering with data science, sparking curiosity and showing students how modern manufacturing is powered by both technical skills and smart data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis program delivers real-world industry experience to students while strengthening the talent pipeline that drives innovation, competitiveness, and resilience in advanced manufacturing\u201d, says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/21289\u0022\u003ESteven Ferguson\u003C\/a\u003E, interim director of operations at GTMI and one of the project\u2019s leaders. \u201cAfter more than 20 years of driving education and workforce development innovation, I\u2019m more energized than ever to help launch the AMP program to open doors for students and advance U.S. manufacturing leadership.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding the Blueprint\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore it evolved into the AMP Program, Design, Build, Race was a course developed by GTMI research engineer \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/kyle-saleeby\u0022\u003EKyle Saleeby\u003C\/a\u003E in 2023. Originating in GTMI\u2019s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF), the course was designed to introduce Morehouse and Georgia Tech students to the possibilities of modern manufacturing through digital design, 3D printing, machining, and competitive creativity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEven after the first week, it was powerful to watch students discover how exciting it is to design and manufacture a competition-ready car in a matter of hours,\u201d said Saleeby. \u201cThat\u2019s when I knew we were onto something special.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaleeby teamed up with\u0026nbsp;Ferguson to transform the course into a broader initiative. The duo engaged colleagues from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtri.gatech.edu\/outreach\/stem-at-gtri\u0022\u003ESTEM@GTRI\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;secured funding from SWGRC to modify the curriculum and scale the course for a high school audience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are thrilled that we have been able to take the lessons learned during the development of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/rural-cs-initiative\u0022\u003ERural Computer Science Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E and expand opportunities for students in Southwest Georgia,\u201d says Sean Mulvanity, a senior research associate in the Georgia Tech Research Institute. Mulvanity is one of the founders of the initiative and has been a key contributor to the AMP Program. \u201cWe hope this program can grow and expose students across the state to the field of advanced manufacturing.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough granted by the SWGRC, funds for the program were provided by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiaaim.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing\u003C\/a\u003E, a statewide initiative founded by GTMI and Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E to advance AI-driven manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo bring AMP into classrooms,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/southernregional.edu\/\u0022\u003ESouthern Regional Technical College\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;helped set up labs and provide technical support, ensuring schools were ready to launch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt all levels, the community has rallied around this program,\u201d says Saleeby. \u201cProviding students with a unique experience learning advanced manufacturing technologies will open countless career opportunities. 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But for many stroke survivors, even the smallest number of steps carries enormous weight. Each movement becomes a reminder of lost coordination, muscle weakness, and physical vulnerability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA team of Georgia Tech researchers wanted to ease that struggle, and robotic exoskeletons offered a promising path. Their findings point to a simple but powerful shift: exoskeletons that adapt to people, rather than forcing people to adapt to the machine. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to learn the rhythm of patients\u2019 strides in real time, the team showed how these devices can reduce strain and increase efficiency. They also demonstrated how the technology can help restore confidence for stroke survivors.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Robot Finds the Rhythm\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA robotic exoskeleton is a wearable device that helps people move with mechanical support. 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In this study, the research team used a hip exoskeleton, which provides torque at the hip joint \u2014 in other words, adding power to help stroke survivors walk or move their legs more easily.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETaking Smarter Steps\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalking after a stroke can be tough and unpredictable. A patient\u2019s stride can change from one day to the next, and even from one step to the next. Most exoskeletons aren\u2019t built for that kind of variation. They are designed around the steady, even gait of healthy young adults, which can leave stroke survivors feeling more unsteady than supported.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYoung\u2019s breakthrough, detailed in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/11112638\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIEEE Transactions on Robotics\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E is a neural network \u2014 a type of AI that learns patterns much like the human brain does. Sensors at the hip pick up how someone is moving, and the network translates those signals into just the right boost of power to support each step. It quickly figures out a person\u2019s unique walking pattern. But lead clinician Kinsey Herrin said the AI\u2019s learning doesn\u2019t stop there. It keeps adjusting as the patient walks, so the exoskeleton can stay in sync even during stride shifts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe speed really surprised us,\u201d Young said. \u201cIn just one to two minutes of walking, the system had already learned a person\u2019s gait pattern with high accuracy. That\u2019s a big deal, to adapt that quickly and then keep adapting as they move.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETests showed the system was far more accurate than the standard exoskeleton. It reduced errors in tracking stroke patients\u2019 walking patterns by 70%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYoung emphasized that this research is about more than metrics. \u201cWhen you see someone able to walk farther without becoming exhausted, that\u2019s when you realize this isn\u2019t just about robotics \u2014 it\u2019s about giving people back a measure of independence,\u201d he said.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdapting Anywhere\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvery exoskeleton comes with its own set of sensors, so the data they collect can look completely different from one device to the next. A neural network trained on one machine often stumbles when it\u2019s moved to another. To get around that, Young\u2019s team designed software that works like a universal adapter plug \u2014 no matter what device it\u2019s connected to, it converts the signals into a form the AI can use. After just 10 strides of calibration, the system cut error rates by more than 75%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe goal is that someone could strap on a device, and, within a minute, it feels like it was built just for them,\u201d Young said.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Step Toward the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile the study centered on stroke survivors, the implications are far broader. The same adaptive approach could support older adults coping with age-related muscle weakness, people with conditions like Parkinson\u2019s or osteoarthritis, or even children with neurological disabilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EYoung and his team are now running clinical trials to measure how well the AI-powered exoskeleton supports people in a wide range of everyday activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as an \u2018average\u2019 user,\u201d Young said. \u201cThe real challenge is designing technology that can adapt to the full spectrum of human mobility.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf Georgia Tech\u2019s exoskeleton can rise to that challenge, the promise goes well beyond the lab. It could mean a world where technology doesn\u2019t just help people walk \u2014 it learns to walk with them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInseung Kang, who holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, is the paper\u2019s lead author and now an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He explained that the real promise is in what comes next.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWe\u2019ve developed a system that can adjust to a person\u2019s walking style in just minutes. But the potential is even greater. Imagine an exoskeleton that keeps learning with you over your lifetime, adjusting as your body and mobility change. Think of it as a robot companion that understands how you walk and gives you the right assistance every step of the way.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAaron Young is affiliated with Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/robotics\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInstitute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis research was primarily funded by a grant (DP2HD111709-01)\u0026nbsp;from the National Institutes of Health New Innovator Award Program. \u003C\/em\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have created the first lung-on-a-chip with a functioning immune system, allowing it to respond to infections much like a real human lung. The breakthrough, published in \u003Cem\u003ENature Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E, provides a more accurate way to study diseases, test therapies, and reduce reliance on animal models. With potential applications in conditions from influenza to cancer, the technology opens the door to personalized medicine that predicts how individual patients will respond to treatment.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have developed an AI-powered hip exoskeleton that adapts in real time to a stroke survivor\u2019s changing gait, reducing errors by 70% and helping patients walk with greater ease and confidence. Unlike traditional devices that require constant manual tuning, the system learns each person\u2019s unique stride within minutes and continues adjusting as they move. 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Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, and his team developed AI-driven software that automatically adapts to each user\u2019s gait. By using a neural network, the system continuously monitors and adjusts support with each step, gradually syncing with the wearer\u2019s unique movement. In this study, the team used a hip exoskeleton that delivers torque at the hip joint to help stroke survivors walk more easily.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1758208325","gmt_created":"2025-09-18 15:12:05","changed":"1758208325","gmt_changed":"2025-09-18 15:12:05","video":{"youtube_id":"RPHz2mU9sBA","video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RPHz2mU9sBA"}}},"media_ids":["678071"],"groups":[{"id":"66220","name":"Neuro"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"152","name":"Robotics"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194701","name":"go-resarchnews"},{"id":"13169","name":"autonomous robots"},{"id":"98751","name":"College of Engineering; George W. 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Gait impairment, or difficulty with walking, is a major liability for stroke and Parkinson\u2019s patients. \u0026nbsp;Not only do gait issues slow a person down, but they are also one of the top causes of falls. And solutions are often limited to time-intensive and costly physical therapy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new wearable electronic device that can be inserted inside any shoe may be able to address this challenge.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;device, developed by Georgia Tech researchers,\u0026nbsp;is made of more than 170 thin, flexible sensors that measure foot pressure \u2014 a key metric for determining whether someone is off-balance. The sensor collects pressure data, which the researchers could eventually use to predict which changes lead to falls.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers presented their work in the paper, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acsami.5c08296\u0022\u003EFlexible Smart Insole and Plantar Pressure Monitoring Using Screen-Printed Nanomaterials and Piezoresistive Sensors\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d It was the cover paper in the August edition of \u003Cem\u003EACSApplied Materials \u0026amp; Interfaces\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPressure Points\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmart footwear isn\u2019t new \u2014 but making it both functional and affordable has been nearly impossible. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/yeo\u0022\u003EW. Hong Yeo\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E lab has made its reputation on creating malleable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/feature\/pacifier\u0022\u003Emedical\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/feature\/tbi\u0022\u003Edevices\u003C\/a\u003E. The researchers rely on the common commercial practice of screen-printing electronics to screen-print sensors. They realized they could apply this printing technique to address walking difficulties.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cScreen-printing is advantageous for developing medical devices because it\u0027s low-cost and scalable,\u201d said Yeo, the Peterson Professor and Harris Saunders Jr. Professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cSo, when it comes to thinking about commercialization and mass production, screen-printing is a really good platform because it\u0027s already been used in the electronics industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking the device accessible to the everyday user was paramount for Yeo\u2019s team. A key innovation was making sure the wearable is thin enough to be comfortable for the wearer and easy to integrate with other assistive technologies. The device uses Bluetooth, enabling a smartphone to collect data and offer the future possibility of integrating with existing health monitoring applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPossibilities for real-world adaptation are promising, thanks to these innovations. Lightweight and small, the wearable could be paired with robotics devices to help stroke and Parkinson\u2019s patients and the elderly walk. The high number of sensors could make it easier for researchers to apply a machine learning algorithm that could predict falls. The device could even enable professional athletes to analyze their performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of how the device is used, Yeo intends to keep its cost under $100. So far, with funding from the National Science Foundation, the researchers have tested the device on healthy subjects. They hope to expand the study to people with gait impairments and, eventually, make the device commercially available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m trying to bridge the gap between the lack of available devices in hospitals or medical practices and the lab-scale devices,\u201d Yeo said. \u201cWe want these devices to be ready now \u2014 not in 10 years.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith its low-cost, wireless design and potential for real-time feedback, this smart insole could transform how we monitor and manage walking difficulties \u2014 not just in clinical settings, but in everyday life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe affordable wearable measures foot pressure and could improve stroke and Parkinson\u2019s therapy.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The affordable wearable measures foot pressure and could improve stroke and Parkinson\u2019s therapy."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2025-09-18 22:31:18","changed_gmt":"2025-09-23 15:49:45","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678076":{"id":"678076","type":"image","title":"DSC_0589.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHong Yeo holds the wearable electronic device made of more than 170 thin, flexible sensors that measure foot pressure \u2014 a key metric for determining whether someone is off-balance. [Photos by Joya Chapman]\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1758235084","gmt_created":"2025-09-18 22:38:04","changed":"1758237470","gmt_changed":"2025-09-18 23:17:50","alt":"Hong Yeo holds shoe insert.","file":{"fid":"262057","name":"DSC_0589.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0589.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0589.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3115147,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0589.jpeg?itok=x4J_Ca3H"}},"678077":{"id":"678077","type":"image","title":"DSC_0658.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;wearable electronic device, developed by Georgia Tech researchers,\u0026nbsp;is made of more than 170 thin, flexible sensors that measure foot pressure \u2014 a key metric for determining whether someone is off-balance.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1758235121","gmt_created":"2025-09-18 22:38:41","changed":"1758235121","gmt_changed":"2025-09-18 22:38:41","alt":"Shoe insert","file":{"fid":"262058","name":"DSC_0658.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0658.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0658.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1245444,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/18\/DSC_0658.jpeg?itok=MxJTqd2q"}}},"media_ids":["678076","678077"],"groups":[{"id":"660369","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"66220","name":"Neuro"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"},{"id":"188087","name":"go-irim"},{"id":"187423","name":"go-bio"},{"id":"172970","name":"go-neuro"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"},{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"id":"39451","name":"Electronics and Nanotechnology"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39521","name":"Robotics"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71891","name":"Health and Medicine"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETess Malone, Senior Research Writer\/Editor\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684962":{"#nid":"684962","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Faculty Awarded $3.2 Million NIH Grant to Advance Research on Aging and Walking ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs people age, walking often becomes slower and less efficient, limiting mobility and independence.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo address these challenges, three Georgia Tech researchers have received a $3.2 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health\u0027s (NIH)\u0026nbsp;National Institute on Aging (NIA).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading the study is\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/sawicki\u0022\u003EGregory Sawicki\u003C\/a\u003E, Joseph Anderer Faculty Fellow and professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. He is joined by Woodruff School colleagues \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/young\u0022\u003EAaron Young\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/herrin\u0022\u003EKinsey Herrin\u003C\/a\u003E, principal research scientist, along with partners at the Institute for Human \u0026amp; Machine Cognition (IHMC) and Northeastern University. Together, they will study how aging impacts lower-limb joint mechanics, muscle function, and the energy cost of walking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/news\/woodruff-school-faculty-awarded-32-million-nih-grant-advance-research-aging-and-walking\u0022\u003ERead the full story on the George W. 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To address these challenges, three Georgia Tech researchers have received a $3.2 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health\u0027s (NIH)\u0026nbsp;National Institute on Aging (NIA).\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Three Georgia Tech researchers have received a $3.2 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health\u0027s (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA)."}],"uid":"35851","created_gmt":"2025-09-16 23:39:47","changed_gmt":"2025-09-19 21:13:05","author":"aritchie6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678036":{"id":"678036","type":"image","title":"NIH-Grant.jpg","body":null,"created":"1758066005","gmt_created":"2025-09-16 23:40:05","changed":"1758066005","gmt_changed":"2025-09-16 23:40:05","alt":"Woodruff School Faculty Awarded $3.2 Million NIH Grant to Advance Research on Aging and Walking","file":{"fid":"262014","name":"NIH-Grant.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/NIH-Grant.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/NIH-Grant.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1524935,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/16\/NIH-Grant.jpg?itok=BsosMJU0"}}},"media_ids":["678036"],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"66220","name":"Neuro"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1275","name":"School of Biological Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"172970","name":"go-neuro"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39521","name":"Robotics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:mikey.fuller@me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMikey Fuller\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGeorge W. 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But to answer these questions, scientists must first understand life itself and how it could have arisen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our work as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=0SOG_SsAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=vi\u0022\u003Eevolutionary biochemists\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=e_IKMz4AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003Eprotein historians\u003C\/a\u003E, these core questions form the foundation of our research programs. To study life\u2019s history billions of years ago, we often use clues called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/embor.2013.162\u0022\u003Emolecular \u201cfossils\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 ancient structures shared by all living organisms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, we discovered that an important molecular fossil found in an ancient protein family \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/molbev\/msaf055\u0022\u003Emay not be what it seems\u003C\/a\u003E. The dilemma centers, in part, on a simple question: What does it mean if a simple molecular structure \u2013 the fossil \u2013 is found in every single organism on Earth? Do molecular fossils point to the seeds that gave rise to modern biological complexity, or are they simply the stubborn pieces that have resisted erosion over time? The answers have far-reaching implications for how scientists understand the origins of biology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFollow the Phosphorus to Follow Life\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELife is made of many different building blocks, one of the most important of which is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.smithsonianmag.com\/air-space-magazine\/phosporus-you-cant-have-life-without-it-least-earth-180967243\/\u0022\u003Echemical element phosphorus\u003C\/a\u003E. Phosphorus makes up part of your genetic material, powers complex metabolic reactions and acts as a molecular switch to control enzymes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhosphorus compounds \u2013 specifically a charged form called phosphate \u2013 have a number of unique chemical properties that other biological compounds cannot match. In the words of the pioneering organic chemist F.H. Westheimer, they are chemically able to \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/science.2434996\u0022\u003Edo almost everything\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir unique combination of stability, versatility and adaptability is why many researchers argue that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.popularmechanics.com\/space\/solar-system\/a19685943\/alien-life-phosphorus\/\u0022\u003Efollowing phosphorus is key to finding life\u003C\/a\u003E. The presence of phosphorus both close to home \u2013 in the ocean or on one of Saturn\u2019s moons \u2013 and in the farthest reaches of our galaxy is strong evidence for the potential for life beyond Earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/690272\/original\/file-20250910-56-jjsn6y.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/690272\/original\/file-20250910-56-jjsn6y.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 alt=\u0022Chemical structure of a nucleotide, made of a phosphate, ribose sugar and base\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhosphate is part of many essential biological molecules, including the building blocks of DNA. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/biology\/chapter\/9-1-the-structure-of-dna\/\u0022\u003ECharles Molnar and Jane Gair\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\u0022\u003ECC BY-SA\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf phosphorus is so critical to life, how did early biology \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/evolution.berkeley.edu\/from-soup-to-cells-the-origin-of-life\/how-did-life-originate\/\u0022\u003Epredating cells\u003C\/a\u003E first use it?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, biological organisms are able to make use of phosphates \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-is-a-protein-a-biologist-explains-152870\u0022\u003Ethrough proteins\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 molecular machines that regulate all aspects of life. By \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1039\/B9NJ00718K\u0022\u003Ebinding to proteins, phosphates\u003C\/a\u003E regulate metabolism and cellular communication, and they serve as a source of cellular energy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurther, the process of phosphorylation, or adding a phosphate group to a protein, is ubiquitous in biology and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1098\/rstb.2012.0013\u0022\u003Eallows proteins to perform functions\u003C\/a\u003E their individual building blocks cannot. Without proteins, the existence of organisms such as bacteria and humans may not be possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven how essential phosphorus is to life, scientists hypothesize that phosphate binding was among the first biological functions to emerge on Earth. In fact, current evidence suggests that the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7554\/eLife.64415\u0022\u003Efirst phosphate-binding proteins are truly ancient\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 even older than the last universal common ancestor, the hypothetical mother cell to all life on Earth that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pgen.1007518\u0022\u003Eexisted around 4 billion years ago\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Mysterious Phosphate-Binding Fossil\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne family of phosphate-binding proteins, called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1073\/pnas.1812400115\u0022\u003EP-loop NTPases\u003C\/a\u003E, regulates everything from the communication between cells to the storage of energy and are found across the tree of life. Because P-loop NTPases are among the most ancient protein families, analyzing their properties can provide key insights into both the emergence of proteins and how primitive life used phosphates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough P-loop NTPases are diverse in structure, they share a common motif called a P-loop. This component binds to phosphate by wrapping a nest of amino acids \u2013 the building blocks that make up proteins \u2013 around the molecule. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7554\/eLife.64415\u0022\u003EEvery known organism\u003C\/a\u003E has multiple families of P-loop NTPase, which makes the P-loop an excellent example of a molecular fossil that can provide clues about the evolution of life. Our crude analysis of the human genome estimates that humans have about 5,000 copies of P-loops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen part of a larger protein structure, the P-loop folds like origami into a shape that is ideal for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1073\/pnas.1812400115\u0022\u003Ehugging a phosphate molecule\u003C\/a\u003E. These nests are extremely similar to each other, even when the surrounding proteins are only distantly related in function. A landmark study in 2012 argued that even if the P-loop nest is extracted from a protein, it can \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/prot.24038\u0022\u003Estill bind to phosphate\u003C\/a\u003E. In other words, the ability of a P-loop to form a nest is determined by its interactions with phosphate, not its protein scaffold.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis study provided the first evidence that some forms of the P-loop sequence could have functioned billions of years ago, even before the emergence of large, complex proteins. If true, this implies that P-loop nests may have seeded the emergence and evolution of many of the phosphate-binding proteins seen today.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInterrogating the History of the P-loop\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pioneer of bioinformatics, Margaret Oakley Dayhoff, hypothesized in 1966 that the large collection of big proteins seen today \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/anie.201609977\u0022\u003Earose from small peptides\u003C\/a\u003E that were duplicated and fused over long periods of time. Although P-loops may have evolved in a different way, Dayhoff\u2019s realization was the first to clarify how complex forms could have arisen from much simpler ones.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInspired by Dayhoff\u2019s hypothesis, we sought to interrogate the role that simple P-loops may have played in the evolution of the complex proteins key to life. Our findings challenge what\u2019s currently known about these molecular fossils.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/690273\/original\/file-20250910-56-q9xtll.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/690273\/original\/file-20250910-56-q9xtll.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 alt=\u0022Diagram showing the evolution of amino acids to oligopeptides to complex proteins\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Dayhoff hypothesis proposed that large, complex proteins arose from the duplication and merging of smaller, simpler peptides over time. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/biom12060793\u0022\u003EMerski et al.\/Biomolecules\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\u0022\u003ECC BY-SA\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing computer models, we compared a range of P-loops from the P-loop NTPase family to a control group made of the same amino acids but in a different order. While these control loops are also found in proteins, they do not form nests.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the P-loops and the control loops are very different in their nest-forming ability, we found that they both are able to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/molbev\/msaf055\u0022\u003Eform transient nests\u003C\/a\u003E when embedded in proteins. This meant that, contrary to popular belief, the amino acid sequence of P-loops aren\u2019t special in their ability to form nests \u2013 as would be expected if they alone were the seeds for many modern proteins.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Fossil Eroded Over Time\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur work strongly suggests that while the P-loop is a molecular fossil, the true nature of its form billions of years ago may have been eroded by the sands of time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, when \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/molbev\/msaf055\u0022\u003Ewe repeated our simulations\u003C\/a\u003E in a different solvent \u2013 specifically methanol \u2013 we found that P-loops situated in their parent proteins were able to regain some of their ability to form nests. This doesn\u2019t mean that being in methanol drove the first proteins with P-loops to form the nests critical for life. But it does emphasize the importance of considering the surrounding environment when studying peptides and proteins.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust as archaeologists know to be careful in how they \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/was-it-a-stone-tool-or-just-a-rock-an-archaeologist-explains-how-scientists-can-tell-the-difference-251126\u0022\u003Einterpret physical fossils\u003C\/a\u003E, historians of protein evolution could take similar care in their interpretation of molecular fossils. Our results complicate the current understanding of early protein evolution and, consequently, some aspects of the origins of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn resetting the field\u2019s broader understanding of how these crucial proteins emerged, scientists are poised to start rewriting our own evolutionary history on this planet.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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But to answer these questions, scientists must first understand life itself and how it could have arisen."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2025-09-17 13:13:05","changed_gmt":"2025-09-18 16:37:43","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678052":{"id":"678052","type":"image","title":"ATP synthase is an enzyme that has been using phosphate to generate life\u2019s energy for millions of years.","body":"\u003Cp\u003EATP synthase is an enzyme that has been using phosphate to generate life\u2019s energy for millions of years. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/synthase-enzyme-complex-illustration-royalty-free-image\/1328336178\u0022\u003ENanoclustering\/Science Photo Library via Getty Images\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1758125600","gmt_created":"2025-09-17 16:13:20","changed":"1758125600","gmt_changed":"2025-09-17 16:13:20","alt":"ATP synthase is an enzyme that has been using phosphate to generate life\u2019s energy for millions of years.","file":{"fid":"262030","name":"file-20250910-66-w313hf.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/17\/file-20250910-66-w313hf.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/17\/file-20250910-66-w313hf.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":182818,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/17\/file-20250910-66-w313hf.jpg?itok=wnfLg1eK"}}},"media_ids":["678052"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/molecular-fossils-offer-microscopic-clues-to-the-origins-of-life-but-they-take-care-to-interpret-259271","title":"Read This Article on The Conversation"}],"groups":[{"id":"1292","name":"Parker H. 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The award will enable Xu to expand his research and refine his models, which could accelerate the process of robot deployment and alleviate manufacturers from the burden of achieving perfection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe main problem we\u2019re trying to tackle is how to allow robots to learn on the job,\u201d Xu said. \u201cHow should it self-improve based on the performance or the new requirements or new user preferences in each home or working environment? You cannot expect a robot manufacturer to program all of that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe challenging thing about robotics is that the robot must get feedback from the physical environment. It must try to solve a problem to understand the limits of its abilities so it can decide how to improve its own performance.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with humans, Xu views practice as the most effective way for a robot to improve a skill. His models train the robot to identify the point at which it failed in its task performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt identifies that skill and sets up an environment where it can practice,\u201d he said. \u201cIf it needs to improve opening a drawer, it will navigate itself to the drawer and practice opening it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe models allow the robot to split tasks into smaller parts and evaluate its own skill level using reward functions. Cooking dinner, for example, can be divided into steps like turning on the stove and opening the fridge, which are necessary to achieve the overall goal.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPlanning is a complex problem because you must predict what\u2019s going to happen in the physical world,\u201d Xu said. \u201cWe use machine learning techniques that our group has developed over the past two years, using generated models to generate positive futures. They\u2019re very good at modeling long-horizon phenomena.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe robot knows when it\u2019s failed because there\u2019s a value that tells it how well it performed the task and whether it received its reward. While we don\u2019t know how to tell the robot why it failed, we have ways for it to improve its skills based on that measurement.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the biggest barriers that keeps many robots from being made available for public use is the pressure on manufacturers to make the robot as close to perfect as possible at deployment. Xu said it\u2019s more practical to accept that robots will have learning gaps that need to be filled and to implement more efficient real-world learning models.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe work under the pressure of getting everything correct before deployment,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need to meet the basic safety requirements, but in terms of competence, it is difficult to get that perfect at deployment. This takes some of the pressure off because it will be able to self-adapt.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirtual Workspace for Data Workers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ivi.cc.gatech.edu\/people.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYalong Yang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, another assistant professor in the School of IC, also received the NSF CAREER Award for a research proposal that will design augmented and virtual reality (AR\/VR) workspaces for data workers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn 10 years, I envision everyone will use AR\/VR in their office, and it will replace their laptop or their monitor,\u201d Yang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYang said he is also working with Google on the project and using Google Gemini to bring conventional applications to immersive space, with data tools being the most complicated systems to re-design for immersive environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe immersive workspace and interface will also enable teams of data workers to collaborate and share their data in real-time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI want to support the end-to-end process,\u201d Yang said. \u201cWe have visualization tools for data, but it\u2019s not enough. Data science is a pipeline \u2014 from collecting data to processing, visualizing, modeling and then communicating. If you only support one, people will need to switch to other platforms for the other steps.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYang also noted that prior research has shown that VR can enhance cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention and support multitasking. The results of his project could lead to maximizing worker efficiency without them feeling strained.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe all have a cognitive limit in our working memory. Using AR\/VR can increase those limits and process more information. We can expand people\u2019s spatial ability to help them build a better mental model of the data presented to them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYang was also recently named a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/tiktok-photoshop-generative-ai-could-bring-millions-apps-3d-reality\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Google Research Scholar\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as he seeks to build a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that converts mobile apps into 3D immersive environments.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwo assistant professors in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing \u2014 Danfei Xu and Yalong Yang \u2014 have each won NSF CAREER Awards for their respective research in robotics and AR\/VR initiatives. Xu\u2019s work will develop machine learning models that let robots learn \u201con the job,\u201d adapting from feedback and failure in real-world environments rather than being perfectly preprogrammed. 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Not all BVI individuals are able to care for a dog and feed it. The dog also has fewer than 10 working years before it needs replacement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGong co-authored a paper on the design implications of the robotic guide dog that was presented at the 2025 International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Atlanta in May.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consensus among the study\u2019s participants indicates they prefer a robotic guide dog that:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eresembles a real dog and appears approachable\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehas a clear identifier of being a guide dog, such as a vest\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehas built-in GPS and Bluetooth connectivity\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehas control options such as voice command\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehas soft textures without feeling furry\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehas long battery life and self-charging capability\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of people said they didn\u2019t want the dog to look too cute or appealing because it would draw too much attention,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EAviv Cohav\u003C\/strong\u003E, another lead author of the paper and recent master\u2019s graduate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany people have issues with taking their guide dog to places, whether it\u2019s little kids wanting to play with the dog or people not liking dogs or people being scared of them, and that reflects on the owners themselves. We wanted to look at what would be a good balance between having a functional robot that wouldn\u2019t scare people away or be a distraction.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also had to consider the perspectives of sighted individuals and how society at large might view a robotic guide dog.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn example of this is the amount of noise the dog makes while walking. The owner needs to hear the dog is active, but the clanky sound many off-the-shelf robots make could create disturbances in indoor spaces that amplify sounds. To offset the noise, the team developed algorithms that allow the robot to move more quietly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalker and his lab have examined similar scenarios that must take public perception into account.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe like to think of Georgia Tech as going the extra mile,\u201d Walker said. \u201cLet\u2019s not just make a robot, but a robot that\u2019s going to fit into society.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTo have impact, the technologies we produce must be produced with society in mind. This is a holistic design that considers the users and all the people with whom the users interact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETaery Kim\u003C\/strong\u003E, a computer science Ph.D. student, began working on the concept of a robotic guide dog when she came to Georgia Tech in 2022. She and Ha, her advisor, have authored papers on building the robot\u2019s navigation and safety components.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I started, I thought it would be as simple as giving the guide dog a command to take me to Starbucks or the grocery store, and it would just take me,\u201d Kim said. \u201cBut the user must give waypoint directions \u2014 \u2018go left here,\u2019 \u2018turn right,\u2019 \u2018go forward,\u2019 \u2018stop.\u2019 Detailed commands must be delivered to the dog.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile a real dog has naturally enhanced senses of hearing and smell that can\u2019t be replicated, technology can provide interconnected safety features during an emergency. The researchers envision a camera system equipped with a 360-degree field of view, computer vision algorithms that detect obstacles or hazards, and voice recognition that recognizes calls for help. 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Lukas Berg, a retiring U.S. Army officer, will be working with GTMI to support new education and training programs aimed at preparing Georgians for careers in advanced manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLukas Berg brings a unique blend of operational experience, academic insight, and a deep commitment to service,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/11182\u0022\u003EThomas Kurfess\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of GTMI. \u201cHis perspective will be invaluable as we work to build stronger connections between Georgia\u2019s communities and the advanced manufacturing sector.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hiringourheroes.org\/career-services\/fellowships\/\u0022\u003EHiring Our Heroes\u003C\/a\u003E is a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that helps veterans and military spouses transition into civilian careers through short-term fellowships. Since 2021, Georgia Tech has hosted more than two dozen HOH fellows, beginning with U.S. Army veteran \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtri.gatech.edu\/people\/erik-andersen\u0022\u003EErik Andersen\u003C\/a\u003E, who now serves as interim deputy director for the Research, Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), where he also helps lead the HOH program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBerg is the first fellow to be placed outside of GTRI, a sign of the program\u2019s growing reach across campus and its potential to support a broader range of workforce development efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s been exciting to see how the Hiring Our Heroes program has grown at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Andersen. \u201cBerg\u2019s placement at GTMI reflects the Institute\u2019s commitment to connecting military talent with real-world innovation and workforce development. Veterans bring a unique perspective and skill set to these challenges, and I\u2019m proud to see the program expanding to new parts of campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBerg\u2019s military career includes aviation command roles, teaching positions at West Point and the Joint Special Operations University, and deployments across multiple regions. At GTMI, he will be contributing to a new initiative that partners with rural school districts to introduce students to hands-on learning in advanced manufacturing, an effort designed to spark interest in high-potential career paths and support long-term workforce readiness.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith personal ties to Georgia Tech and a strong sense of purpose, Berg sees this fellowship as a meaningful next step. We spoke with him to learn more about what brought him to GTMI and how he views the role of manufacturing and workforce development in shaping the country\u2019s future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat inspired you to pursue a fellowship at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute after your military service?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast year, I visited Georgia Tech with many of the junior officers and pilots assigned to my helicopter battalion in Savannah. Our agenda included stops at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute and the Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, both of which struck me as being absolutely vital to maintaining the technological edge required to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Pursuing a fellowship at GTMI felt like a natural extension of my military service, and I suspected that it would put me back at the intersection of thinkers and doers (where I have always felt most at home).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou mentioned your grandmother taught at Georgia Tech for over 30 years \u2014 how has her legacy influenced your academic and professional journey?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy grandmother, Maria Venable, was the first woman to serve as a full-time faculty member in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Modern Languages. She poured herself into both her family and her students, and I was lucky to count myself in both populations, as she agreed to tutor me for the AP German exam in high school (but only if I behaved as well as her students at Tech). Her example inspired me to pursue a teaching assignment at West Point halfway through my Army career, and I experienced the same joy in teaching that she did. It\u2019s something that I will continue to do for the rest of my life, whether in a formal or informal capacity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan you share more about the specific initiatives you\u0027ll be working on at GTMI related to advanced manufacturing education?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost immediately, I am joining a new GTMI initiative that partners with rural school districts to deliver several weeks\u2019 worth of curriculum and hands-on practice in advanced manufacturing. We just kicked off a pilot program with Bainbridge High School in Decatur, and it\u2019s exciting to see their students leveraging sophisticated systems to design and build Pinewood Derby cars that would make Cub Scouts across the country green with envy. Beyond this initiative, I hope to contribute to other efforts that get young people excited about careers in manufacturing and that assist adult learners in re-skilling and up-skilling for this high-potential industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are you most looking forward to as you begin your fellowship at GTMI?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech feels like a physical and intellectual crossroads of modern civilization. I\u2019m excited to not only contribute as a member of GTMI but also to learn about the countless other departments, institutes, and programs that are convening talent to solve the world\u2019s thorniest problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat skills or insights are you hoping to gain during your time at GTMI that will support your next career chapter?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an Army officer, I\u2019ve been stationed across the country and deployed around the world, but Georgia has always been home. (Gladys Knight\u2019s \u201cMidnight Train to Georgia\u201d has been a fixture on my playlist since I left for West Point at the age of 17.) Now back with my family, I look forward to using my time at GTMI to learn about my home state and identify ways that I can contribute to its near and long-term prosperity, whether through roles in academia, government, or private industry. I also look forward to expanding my network in all these communities, as no single one has a monopoly on problem-solving.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy do you believe rebuilding America\u2019s industrial base and manufacturing workforce is critical to national security today?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a career aviator, much of my professional life was spent agonizing over the availability of parts to repair my helicopters. It seemed like there were never enough, and they always took too long to get to me. This experience, coupled with lessons learned from our support of Ukraine\u2019s self-defense, contrasted starkly with my recent study of America\u2019s 20th-century role as the \u201carsenal of democracy.\u201d I\u2019m convinced that we need to regain that reputation, and I would like to see Georgia at the forefront of associated design, manufacturing, and education initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you see veterans playing a unique role in strengthening the U.S. manufacturing workforce?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think veterans are the most natural candidates in the world for roles in the manufacturing workforce. They possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in most endeavors, but most are looking for ways to extend their service beyond their time in uniform. What better way than to contribute to a field that is so vital to our national security and prosperity?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat does \u201cProgress and Service\u201d mean to you, and what does it mean to you personally to be contributing to that mission?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love Tech\u2019s motto. I grew up in a family and community that reinforced at every turn the idea that our highest potential as human beings is realized when we serve others. This motivated my choice to serve in the military for the past 20 years, and it remains my North Star for this next chapter. I also love the idea of technological progress being the vehicle by which Georgia Tech collectively serves others, and I hope to accelerate this progress during my time at GTMI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you could give one piece of advice to other service members considering a fellowship like this, what would it be?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInventory your passions and define your purpose. Then start reaching out to people in related fields. I have been amazed at how generous people have been with their time and how eager they have been to help me find my second calling and related opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s partnership with the Hiring Our Heroes program grows with a new fellowship placement focused on rural outreach and manufacturing workforce readiness.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s partnership with the Hiring Our Heroes program grows with a new fellowship placement focused on rural outreach and manufacturing workforce readiness."}],"uid":"35575","created_gmt":"2025-09-16 18:04:56","changed_gmt":"2025-09-17 14:38:15","author":"adavidson38","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, 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This marks the first time \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E has offered full fellowships to students for its acclaimed online graduate program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe inaugural cohort began their studies in August, setting a precedent for future scholarship opportunities and academic collaboration between Georgia Tech and Liberian institutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe initiative results from a strategic partnership between the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ucliberia.com\/\u0022\u003EUniversity Consortium for Liberia\u003C\/a\u003E (UCL) and Georgia Tech aimed at expanding access to world-class computer science education for Liberian students. Cynthia Blandford, president and CEO of UCL and former honorary consul for the Republic of Liberia in Atlanta expressed her pride in the milestone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe UCL\u0027s mission is to help provide brighter futures through education and understanding and this includes student and faculty exchanges, curriculum development, academic scholarships, joint research, and fundraising,\u201d said Blandford.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe announcement follows a 2023 visit to Atlanta by Liberian President Joseph Boakai during which Georgia Tech formally introduced the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-introduces-new-computer-science-fellowship-during-liberian-presidential-visit\u0022\u003EOMSCS scholarship program for Liberia\u003C\/a\u003E. Michael Best, executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\u0022\u003EInstitute for People and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech emphasized the program\u0027s significance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech was delighted to host the president of Liberia,\u201d said Best. \u201cThis is the first time the OMSCS degree at Georgia Tech is providing complete fellowships to students. I am so glad Liberia is our partner in this groundbreaking program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe OMSCS program, hailed by Forbes as the \u201cgreatest degree program ever,\u201d is the first fully accredited online master\u2019s degree in computer science offered by a major U.S. university. It combines academic rigor with the flexibility of online learning, allowing students to earn the same degree as their on-campus peers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest added that completing the program will be a personal achievement for the students and a strategic investment in Liberia\u2019s future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe graduates of this program will help to ensure that Liberia is a full participant and contributor to our digital age. These students\u2019 advanced training will position them for leadership and impact within Liberia and beyond.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUniversity of Liberia (UL) President Layli Maparyan is excited about the collaboration with Georgia Tech and UCL.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Georgia Tech OMSCS is equipping UL\u2019s computer science faculty and IT staff with a profound degree of capacity building,\u201d she stated. \u201cThis positions UL well for planned curricular developments in AI, cybersecurity, and other key IT areas of study. We are profoundly grateful to Georgia Tech for the timely launch.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 12 University of Liberia students accepted in the program are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHarris Barwu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClarence Carlwolo\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EViola Cheeseman\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlieu Farhat\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVarney Jarteh\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFredrick Juah\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbubakar Keita\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYougie Kessellie\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJosephus Nyumalin\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMelvin Soclo\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMichael Umunna\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMartin Wallace\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a landmark achievement for higher education and international collaboration, 12 faculty and staff from the University of Liberia have been accepted into the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/omscs.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOnline Master of Science in Computer Science\u003C\/a\u003E (OMSCS) program\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In a landmark achievement for higher education and international collaboration, 12 faculty and staff from the University of Liberia have been accepted into the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) prog"}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2025-09-09 17:33:00","changed_gmt":"2025-09-16 18:02:46","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677952":{"id":"677952","type":"image","title":"University of Liberia President Dr. Layli Maparyan","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUniversity of Liberia President Layli Maparyan is pictured with students starting the Georgia Tech Online Master Program in Computer Science this fall 2025.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1757439061","gmt_created":"2025-09-09 17:31:01","changed":"1758045592","gmt_changed":"2025-09-16 17:59:52","alt":"University of Liberia President Layli Maparyan is pictured with students starting the Georgia Tech Online Master Program in Computer Science this fall 2025.","file":{"fid":"261913","name":"PHOTO-2025-09-09-11-17-41.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/09\/PHOTO-2025-09-09-11-17-41.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/09\/PHOTO-2025-09-09-11-17-41.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":372198,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/09\/PHOTO-2025-09-09-11-17-41.jpg?itok=2m8pUL6R"}}},"media_ids":["677952"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWalter Rich\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["walter.rich@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684907":{"#nid":"684907","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Lauren Steimle Named as New Pillar 1 Co-Lead in Children\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re pleased to share that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/lauren-steimle\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELauren Steimle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the Harold R. and Mary Anne Nash Early Career Professor and Assistant Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE), has been named co-lead of the Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence (Pillar 1) initiative within the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ptc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EChildren\u2019s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center\u003C\/a\u003E (PTC) at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteimle\u2019s work applies operations research and machine learning to improve medical decision-making and advance population health, with a focus on maternal and child health. Her recent projects explore maternal healthcare access, prevention of severe maternal morbidity from cardiovascular conditions, and strategies to prevent and control poliovirus outbreaks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead the full story \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ptc.gatech.edu\/news\/dr-lauren-stemle-appointed-pillar-1-co-lead\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022(opens in a new window)\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELauren Steimle has been named co-lead of the Pediatric Technology Center\u2019s Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI initiative, bringing her expertise in operations research and maternal and child health to advance medical decision-making and population health.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Lauren Steimle has been named co-lead of the PTC\u2019s Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI initiative at Georgia Tech."}],"uid":"36736","created_gmt":"2025-09-16 14:51:29","changed_gmt":"2025-09-16 14:54:20","author":"ebrown386","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678006":{"id":"678006","type":"image","title":"Lauren Steimle ","body":null,"created":"1758034323","gmt_created":"2025-09-16 14:52:03","changed":"1758034323","gmt_changed":"2025-09-16 14:52:03","alt":"Lauren Steimle","file":{"fid":"261978","name":"Lauren-Steimle---Pillar-1-Co-Lead-PTC.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/Lauren-Steimle---Pillar-1-Co-Lead-PTC.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/09\/16\/Lauren-Steimle---Pillar-1-Co-Lead-PTC.png","mime":"image\/png","size":561312,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/09\/16\/Lauren-Steimle---Pillar-1-Co-Lead-PTC.png?itok=KFHNRpKw"}}},"media_ids":["678006"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684748":{"#nid":"684748","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Psychological Fallout: DARPA-Backed Project Addresses Societal Toll of Cyberattacks","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe United States has prepared for decades to defend itself from every conceivable military conflict on its shores, but it turns out psychological warfare, not missiles, might pose the greatest threat to national security.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a challenge Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/ryanshandler\u0022\u003ERyan Shandler\u003C\/a\u003E will spend the next two years exploring as a recipient of the Young Faculty Award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDARPA uses this award to recognize up-and-coming early-career faculty it hopes to continue working with in the future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, DARPA is concerned with cyberattacks from foreign countries aimed at provoking social unrest and eroding public trust in democratic institutions. In a study released last year by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/en-cee\/2024\/11\/29\/microsoft-digital-defense-report-600-million-cyberattacks-per-day-around-the-globe\/\u0022\u003EMicrosoft\u003C\/a\u003E, it was estimated that 600 million cyberattacks were launched everyday by criminals and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/topics\/cyber-threats-and-advisories\/nation-state-cyber-actors\u0022\u003Enation-state actors\u003C\/a\u003E from July 2023 to July 2024. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETools built by cybersecurity engineers help mitigate the attacks made by criminals and in some cases even help \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/follow-money-2-billion-crypto-scams-found-ethereum\u0022\u003Etrack down\u003C\/a\u003E stolen money. However, nation-state actors don\u2019t launch cyberattacks to score a payday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, they attack things like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.resecurity.com\/blog\/article\/cyber-threats-against-energy-sector-surge-global-tensions-mount\u0022\u003Epower plants\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/11\/05\/us\/georgia-non-credible-bomb-threat-russia\u0022\u003Evoting precincts\u003C\/a\u003E as a show of strength. Exposing these vulnerabilities shows how unsafe life could be, and these actors want nothing more than to cause total panic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo now instead looking only to hardware and software for the solution to this problem, DARPA is investing in the human dimension of cybersecurity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis area has long been a focus of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/knowing-half-battle-new-faculty-explores-human-dimension-cybersecurity\u0022\u003EShandler\u2019s research\u003C\/a\u003E, making him uniquely qualified to confront this previously overlooked vulnerability. His past experiments have already shown how cyberattacks generate severe public anxiety and prompt calls for physical military retaliation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this new project, he will track a controlled population of several thousand people by exposing them to simulated cyberattacks. At no point will the participants be made to think the attacks are real. Shandler and his team will then interview the participants to gauge how their experience impacted their perception of security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are looking to see which groups are more susceptible to this kind of cumulative threat. \u0026nbsp;Once we model the risk, the next step will be building countermeasures to defend against it,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, creating a defense system that promotes societal resilience will be as challenging as it is revolutionary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I\u0027m fortunate to be conducting this research in an interdisciplinary unit like the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. Tackling a challenge of this scale requires computer scientists and social scientists working side by side,\u201d Shandler said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAlone, neither field stands a chance\u2014but together, we stand a real chance of success.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShandler is jointly appointed with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scp.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Cybersecurity and Privacy\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inta.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Assistant Professor Ryan Shandler has received a DARPA Young Faculty Award to lead a two-year study on the psychological and societal impacts of cyberattacks. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, has been named the 2025 recipient of the MIF Early Career Award from INFORMS. The purpose of the MIF Early Career Award is to recognize outstanding contributions to the theory or practice of OR\/MS and service made by active members of MIF. The award recognizes exceptional researchers who have shown promise at the beginning of their academic or industrial career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the recognition, Ziani has been invited to present his work in the MIF Early Career Award session at the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta. His talk, titled \u003Cem\u003E\u201cTowards Inclusive and Human-Centered AI: Research and Service at the Intersection of Algorithms and Society,\u201d\u003C\/em\u003E will take place on Monday, October 27, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his presentation, Ziani will highlight how his research redefines fairness in algorithmic decision-making, treating it not simply as a technical requirement but as a property shaped by broader socio-economic contexts. His work leverages methods from computer science, operations research, and economics to study both immediate and long-term disparities and to evaluate the societal impacts of algorithm-driven systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis award is a recognition not only of my research but also of the importance of building inclusive structures that support the next generation of researchers,\u201d Ziani said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond research, Ziani has dedicated his career to supporting emerging scholars in the field. He has spearheaded initiatives such as ISyE-MS\u0026amp;E-IOE Rising Stars Workshop, in conjunction with Stanford University Management Science and Engineering and University of Michigan Industrial and Operations Engineering, and has served as Doctoral Consortium Chair for the ACM Conference on Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization (EAAMO) for the past four years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting, please visit the INFORMS \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJuba Ziani, assistant professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s H. 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The research accounted for complete end-to-end shipping costs and times, including both ocean and inland transportation. Savannah emerged as the more efficient and cost-effective gateway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese are powerful findings that we understood anecdotally, but now have been proven by the research,\u201d said Griff Lynch, president and CEO of Georgia Ports Authority. \u201cSavannah\u2019s terminal velocity combined with faster inland routes overcome the West Coast Ocean transit.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study was conducted at Georgia Tech\u2019s Physical Internet Center, a hub for global logistics innovation established in 2006 by Professor Montreuil. SCL researchers, comprising professors and Ph.D. students, are focused on creating smarter, more sustainable supply chain systems. In addition to its Atlanta-based work, SCL collaborates with international partners in Europe and Asia. The recent collaboration with Georgia Ports Authority is among several initiatives where SCL will continue to provide expertise for improving efficiencies across statewide transportation and logistics networks.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLogistics is a global challenge, and it takes collaboration across countries and disciplines. 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The initiative will also expand access \u2014 broadening participation opportunities for Georgia students and communities to engage with research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe search for an inaugural faculty director has commenced, and will be followed by a dedicated cluster hire in 2025, funded by the Office of the Provost. Dean Lozier, who also serves as a professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, has reserved funds from the College of Sciences Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Dean\u2019s Chair to initiate the center.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPeople and planet\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESelected from a pool of 17 faculty proposals, two dedicated faculty cluster hires will focus on improving the health of Georgians and Georgia\u2019s communities \u2014 and the resilience of humans and ecosystems to current and anticipated climate change in the state. Appointments will be sought across the College\u2019s six schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThese proposals address themes that are critically important right now for Georgia Tech research growth: sustainability and climate, along with health and well-being,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJulia Kubanek\u003C\/strong\u003E, Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research at Georgia Tech and a professor in the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. \u201cThis is an opportunity for Georgia to be a model for the nation on how to solve health disparities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThese new cluster hires will strengthen the College\u2019s existing research programs,\u201d Lozier adds. \u201cThey will also facilitate large collaborations across campus, and educate the next generation of scientists who will tackle these problems in Georgia and beyond.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERising Tide Program\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAn adjacent effort, the new College of Sciences\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/rising-tide\u0022\u003ERising Tide Program\u003C\/a\u003E, is selecting promising early-career scientists for a two-year virtual mentorship initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Rising Tide Program will work in tandem with the Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow cluster hire, complementing the strong culture of mentorship in the College, while providing a pathway to support local research at the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cRising Tide aims to help the College recruit scientists with professional or lived experiences in the Southeast \u2014 or focused on research with particular relevance to the Southeast,\u201d explains Rising Tide Director\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAlex Robel\u003C\/strong\u003E, associate professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u201cOne of our key goals is to bring more faculty to Georgia Tech who can contribute to research and teaching that\u2019s particularly relevant to communities in Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe reach of Georgia Tech is global,\u201d Lozier adds. \u201cOur fingerprints are on discoveries and innovations that benefit people and their communities around the world. As researchers at a leading public university in the state of Georgia, we are also cognizant of the responsibility and opportunity to focus our efforts more intently here at home.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGeorgia\u0027s Tomorrow: Director search\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe College has launched an internal leadership search for the Georgia\u2019s Tomorrow center, with an expected appointment to be announced in February 2025. The inaugural director will have the opportunity to shape the direction of this new initiative by:\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFormulating a strategic plan for the center in partnership with interested parties across campus\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPromoting synergies between faculty within the college, and elsewhere at Georgia Tech, whose work relates to the health of Georgia\u2019s people, its ecosystems, and communities\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFostering collaborations with offices at Georgia Tech that focus on community, government, and industry engagement so as to develop meaningful external partnerships that will advance the work of this center\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAll faculty who\u202fhold\u202fa majority appointment within the College of Sciences are eligible and encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.infoready4.com\/#competitionDetail\/1957342\u0022\u003Evia InfoReady\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFunding\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInitial support for Georgia Tech for Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow is generously provided by the College of Sciences Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Dean\u0027s Chair fund. Cluster hire funding has been awarded by Provost\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESteven W. McLaughlin\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeorgia\u0027s Tomorrow will also seek funding from state, national and international organizations, private foundations, and government agencies to expand impact. Philanthropic support will also be sought in the form of professorships, programmatic support for the center, and seed funding.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 updates:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProfessor Joel Kostka\u003C\/strong\u003E has been selected to serve \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/joel-kostka-named-director-georgia-tech-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ethe center\u0027s inaugural faculty director\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote: Georgia Tech for Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow\u003C\/strong\u003E initially launched under the working title \u003Cstrong\u003EScience for Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow (Sci4GT)\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe College of Sciences has launched Georgia Tech for Georgia\u2019s Tomorrow, a new center focused on improving the lives of Georgians and their communities. 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These 2025-2026 IPaT\/GTRI newly awarded grants provide seed funding for new research collaborations or provide support for new forms of internal and external research community engagement and collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECongratulations to these four winning project teams:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1) Proposal title: Building a Research to Impact Collaborative on AI and Global Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch overview:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EResearch and practice at the intersection of AI and global health has grown rapidly in the last few years, yet most of these efforts are fragmented and disconnected. There is a pressing need for spaces that facilitate knowledge-sharing and resource coordination in this space. We are thus launching a global, interdisciplinary Research to Impact Collaborative (RIC) on AI and global health that will: 1) support knowledge-sharing across research and practice, 2) facilitate student learning, and 3) accelerate cross-sector collaborations. To catalyze the RIC, we will conduct a year-long virtual seminar series and in-person workshops that will bring together researchers, practitioners, and students. This initiative will position Georgia Tech as a leader in AI and global health, build a lasting collaborative, and lay the foundation for interdisciplinary collaborations and future funding.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETeam members:\u003C\/strong\u003E Naveena Karusala, Neha Kumar, and Munmun De Choudhury at the School of Interactive Computing; Kai Wang at the School of Computational Science and Engineering; Gari Clifford at the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Additional members: Azra Ismail (Emory University), Anupriya Tuli and Madeline Balaam (KTH), Pushpendra Singh (IIIT-Delhi), Melissa Densmore (University of Cape Town), Naomi Yamashita (Kyoto University), Neha Madhiwalla (ARMMAN), Shirley Yan and Anubhav Arora (Noora Health)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2) Proposal title: Project: Are Data Centers the New Landfills?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch overview:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EData centers are growing rapidly in the U.S., with nowhere more notable than in Georgia, particularly in the Atlanta metropolitan region (Berger, 2025). This expansion continues as policymakers and the data center industry position data centers as a source of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), national security, and economic growth brought by the financial returns of data centers. Data center energy use has nearly tripled in the last decade to a total of 4.4% of electricity use in the US and may triple again over the next decade (Shehabi et al., 2024). This growth is driven by increasing demands for data-intensive technologies and applications, like AI, and a data center-friendly policy climate in Georgia (see Georgia HB1291). Like landfills, data centers are often sited in ways that impose local external costs, impacting important aspects of everyday life, such as water security, energy prices, taxes, jobs, housing, and air quality. In Georgia, a proposed data center consumes approximately 6 million gallons of water per day, a volume equivalent to filling nine Olympic-sized swimming pools (Mecke, 2025). Furthermore, the tax revenue that Georgia generates from data centers is estimated to be far less than the cost of incentives provided to the industry (e.g. subsidies for equipment), resulting in a negative state fiscal impact of $18 million in 2021 (Hardee et al., 2022). This proposed IPAT Research Grant investigates the trade-offs in constructing data centers, weighing the economic benefits against their external impacts on local Atlanta communities. In doing so, we aim to develop the next generation of responsible and ethical data centers that aim to inform and empower communities exposed to the externalities imposed by data centers. Scholars of data centers argue that community experiences of data centers rarely feature alongside the dominant promises of data centers such as economic growth and technological innovation (Zander 2024). 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When a person moves their trunk, legs, arms, or a handheld object (e.g., a Wizarding wand), the platform will transform their movement trajectories into the associated sounds of musical instruments (i.e., sonification). Turning the movement trajectories into sounds will enable people with motor disabilities (e.g., Parkinson\u2019s disease; stroke) to express their artistry with their less-impaired body parts. Additionally, developing augmented artistic exercises as a new rehabilitation paradigm may stimulate previously untapped neuromotor strategies and facilitate motor recovery. Furthermore, the quality of artistic movement can be objectively assessed through this platform. Experts in human motor control (Shinohara), sonification and human-AI interaction (Walker), and human-computer interaction in the performing arts (Trajkova) will combine their complementary expertise to design and develop such a multimodal system, demonstrating proof of concept. 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It was created by researchers at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ai4opt.org\/\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization\u003C\/a\u003E, or AI4OPT, based at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E under \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ETech AI\u003C\/a\u003E (the AI Hub at Georgia Tech).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technology is already being tested on real-world supply chain data provided by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kinaxis.com\/\u0022\u003EKinaxis\u003C\/a\u003E, a Canada-based company that supplies planning software to global manufacturers in industries ranging from automotive to consumer goods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vahid-eghbal-akhlaghi-961854344\u0022\u003EVahid Eghbal Akhlaghi\u003C\/a\u003E, senior research scientist at Kinaxis and former postdoctoral fellow at AI4OPT and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE) at Georgia Tech, said, \u201cOur industry partner has been instrumental in shaping PROPEL\u2019s capabilities. By validating the approach with real operational data, we ensured it addresses true bottlenecks in supply chain planning.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022PROPEL represents a leap forward in how we tackle massive, complex planning problems,\u0022 said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/node\/21324\u0022\u003EPascal Van Hentenryck\u003C\/a\u003E, lead researcher, the director of Tech AI and the NSF AI4OPT Institute, and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the colleges of engineering and computing. \u0022By combining supervised and reinforcement learning, we can make near-optimal industrial-scale decisions, an order of magnitude faster.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditional supply chain planning problems are typically solved using mathematical models that require immense computing power\u2014often too much to meet real-time business needs. PROPEL, short for Predict-Relax-Optimize using LEarning, reduces this burden by teaching the AI model to first eliminate irrelevant decisions and then fine-tune the solution to meet quality standards.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/reza-zandehshahvar\u0022\u003EReza\u0026nbsp;Zandehshahvar\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the paper\u2019s co-authors and postdoctoral fellow with the NSF AI4OPT and the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech, said the breakthrough lies not just in the AI algorithms but in how they\u0027re trained and deployed at scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany AI models struggle when applied to problems with millions of variables. PROPEL was built from the ground up to handle industrial complexity, not just academic examples,\u201d Zandehshahvar said. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing real improvements in both solution speed and quality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;In trials using Kinaxis\u2019 historical industrial data, PROPEL achieved an 88% reduction in the time needed to find a high-quality plan and improved solution accuracy by more than 60% compared to conventional methods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile many AI methods in supply chain rely on simulated data or simplified models, PROPEL\u2019s performance has been validated using real-world scenarios, ensuring its reliability in high-stakes operational settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech team says PROPEL could benefit industries that manage large, multi-tiered production networks, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and heavy manufacturing. The researchers are now exploring partnerships with additional companies to deploy PROPEL in live environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccess the abstract on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2504.07383\u0022\u003EarXiv\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that dramatically improves how companies plan their supply chains, cutting down the time and cost it takes to generate complex production and inventory schedules.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"PROPEL, a new AI tool combines machine learning with optimization techniques to help manufacturers make better decisions in less time."}],"uid":"36348","created_gmt":"2025-07-10 14:39:10","changed_gmt":"2025-08-29 14:42:42","author":"Breon Martin","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677380":{"id":"677380","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech AI Tool Cuts Supply Chain Planning from Hours to Minutes Article Image","body":null,"created":"1752158373","gmt_created":"2025-07-10 14:39:33","changed":"1752158373","gmt_changed":"2025-07-10 14:39:33","alt":"Georgia Tech AI Tool Cuts Supply Chain Planning from Hours to Minutes Article Image","file":{"fid":"261274","name":"PROPEL-IMAGE.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/10\/PROPEL-IMAGE.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/10\/PROPEL-IMAGE.png","mime":"image\/png","size":3094480,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/10\/PROPEL-IMAGE.png?itok=Dtbjafx4"}}},"media_ids":["677380"],"groups":[{"id":"155831","name":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI)"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"194609","name":"Industry"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192863","name":"go-ai"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBreon Martin\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI Marketing Communications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breon@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684209":{"#nid":"684209","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Atlanta Youth to Design \u2018Future of Paper\u2019 Exhibit at Papermaking Museum","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new educational initiative is set to teach Atlanta high school students how to create electronics, wearable devices, and other technologies that are built on paper and craft materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkshops hosted by the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/paper.gatech.edu\/visit-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and led by Georgia Tech Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/people\/hyunjoo-oh\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHyunJoo Oh\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E will introduce about 60 students from Atlanta Public Schools to paper-based electronics through hands-on workshops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Williams Museum will open an exhibit titled \u201cThe Future of Paper\u201d that displays designs created in the workshop alongside visionary examples of paper-based technologies from Georgia Tech researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe exhibit, funded by the National Science Foundation, is slated to open to the public in 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh is a researcher with joint appointments in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ic.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/id.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Industrial Design.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EShe leads the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.codecraft.group\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComputational Design and Craft (CoDe Craft) Group\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, where her team integrates everyday craft materials with computing to support creative exploration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh believes paper could be widely used to support prototyping printed circuit boards (PCBs) as a sustainable alternative to silicon. While silicon is the most prominent material used by technology companies to build computer chips, it isn\u2019t biodegradable. And it can be harmful to the environment and contribute to e-waste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaper, however, provides an eco-friendly platform for printing conductive traces and mounting small electronic components. With the expansion of printed electronic tools and techniques, paper and similar materials have become more popular among technologists who develop sensing technologies and wearable devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s widely available and accessible,\u201d Oh said. \u201cI can\u2019t think of anything more affordable and approachable that young makers and the broader maker community can use for circuits than paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPrinted electronics traditionally required expensive equipment, but with recent innovation in materials science, conductive materials such as conductive pens and paint available in local arts and crafts stores can be used to build circuits on paper. We can also print circuits using a regular office inkjet printer with silver ink.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShared Vision\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShortly after arriving at Georgia Tech in 2019, Oh knew she had to develop a project that would let her partner with the Williams Museum.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was captivated by the museum\u2019s space and its celebration of paper,\u201d she said. \u201cI wanted a collaboration that would integrate technology in a way that complemented and respected the museum\u2019s existing beauty.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuseum director Virginia Howell said the project was a perfect match for the museum, which has documented the history of papermaking since it was founded in 1939 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Georgia Tech became the new home of the museum in 2003.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith more than 100,000 objects in its collection \u2014 some dating back as far as 2,000 years ago \u2014 the museum is unique, Howell said. Most papermaking museums are typically located at an historic mill, but the Williams Museum covers the history of papermaking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowell said that before she met Oh, she had been looking for an exhibit that would display the possible future of papermaking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe do the past of paper fantastically well, and we do the present of paper well through our changing exhibitions,\u201d Howell said. \u201cThe future of paper is something we haven\u2019t spent a lot of time interpreting.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECrafting the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh and Howell agree that young people will shape that future. Oh said paper is commonly linked to art in the education sphere. As the material\u2019s use in technology increases, however, it can funnel the interests of students toward engineering and computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncorporating paper and craft materials can invite more students to explore engineering and computing concepts. After all, a circuit board created on paper isn\u2019t so different from one built on a silicon PCB, Oh said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis approach can excite the kind of students who usually feel disconnected from electronics and computing,\u201d she said. \u201cIt gives those who only see themselves as creative or artistic a way to enjoy technology and resonate with it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUsually when I work with young students, especially girls, if I start with something technical, their interest wanes. But when I present those same ideas through art using familiar materials like paper, they become more engaged and confident. That\u2019s when they start to flourish.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOh and Howell will hold three rounds of 10-week workshops for the students \u2014 spring 2026, fall 2026, and spring 2027. The best designs from those workshops will be displayed in the exhibit.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey\u2019ll feel more comfortable with computing and engineering as an introductory experience,\u201d Howell said. \u201cWhen they successfully build on it and realize they did this on a sheet of paper, it\u2019s exciting to think what they\u2019ll do when they get more sophisticated tools and access.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new educational initiative, funded by the National Science Foundation, will teach Atlanta high school students how to create paper-based electronic devices. The workshops, led by Georgia Tech Assistant Professor HyunJoo Oh, will be hosted at the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. 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We look forward to the solutions, treatments, and therapies that emerge from these initial seed grants.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExperts from both institutions evaluated and scored seed grant applications based on the research\u2019s innovation, approach, and potential for training opportunities, as well as its anticipated impact, prospects for commercial translation, and strategy for securing continued funding.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThis year, each awardee team received close to $50,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are very excited to launch this new seed grant program, which will spur ideas and propel research forward,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/michelle-laplaca\u0022\u003EMichelle LaPlaca\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022\u003ECoulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and the Georgia Tech lead of the Collaborative. \u201cThe complementary expertise of Georgia Tech and Shepherd Center researchers, combined with the motivation to find solutions for individuals with neurological injury and disability, is a winning formula for innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Offering new hope for neurorehabilitation patients requires bringing together interdisciplinary researchers to explore new and creative ideas,\u201d adds \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3728\u0022\u003EChris Rozell\u003C\/a\u003E, Julian T. Hightower Chaired professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and the inaugural executive director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute of Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E (INNS) at Georgia Tech. \u201cI\u0027m excited to see the talent at these world class institutions coming together to develop new solutions for these complex problems.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u2019s seed grants were awarded to the following projects:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProof of Concept Development of the Recovery Cushion\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Stephen Sprigle,\u0026nbsp;professor, School of Industrial Design and School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech; Jennifer Cowhig, research physical therapist, Shepherd Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaving a Smooth Path from Hospital to Home: A Feasibility Study of an Integrated Smart Transitional Home Lab to Support Stroke Rehabilitation Patients\u2019 Transition to Home\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 John Morris, senior clinical research scientist, Shepherd Center; Hui Cai, professor in the School of Architecture, executive director of the SimTigrate Design Center, Georgia Tech.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Comparative Analysis of Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Technology for Non-Ambulatory Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EMaegan Tucker, assistant professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech; Nicholas Evans (AP 2023), clinical research scientist, Shepherd Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImproving Accessibility and Precision in Neurorehabilitation at the Point of Care with AI-Driven Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Solutions \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2013\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EBrad Willingham, clinical research scientist, director of Multiple Sclerosis Research, Shepherd Center; May Dongmei Wang, professor,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWallace H. 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The overarching theme in Meng\u2019s work is the relationship between power and data and how different social groups can make use of data to shift power.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the only social scientist in SCS, Meng sees her role as an \u201cimportant and potentially powerful interdisciplinary connection.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnecting Social Justice with Data\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough focused on political and social change, Meng\u2019s work has always had links to technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter completing her undergraduate education at Georgia Tech, Meng joined the Peace Corps, where she served in the Dominican Republic. She spent two years there working to improve computer literacy in schools and create community computer labs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeng said her time in the Peace Corps made her interested in how communities advocated for themselves. She explored this idea further while completing her Ph.D. from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inta.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith her Ph.D. in hand, Meng was hired as a research scientist in SCS, working under Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ezegura.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEllen Zegura\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and School of Interactive Computing Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.carldisalvo.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarl DiSalvo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on civic data projects based in Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis experience made her curious about the interaction between data literacy and civic literacy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe live in such a data-fied society that a lot of advocacy work often does involve data because to make your claims legitimate, policy makers want to see and understand the data,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a brief stint in the private sector as a data consultant, Meng returned to SCS, this time as a research scientist working on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIODA (Internet Outage Detection and Analysis)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~adainotti6\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlberto Dainotti\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. IODA is a research project and online platform that provides real-time measurements on global internet connectivity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn her contribution to the IODA project, Meng aims to improve the usability of IODA, particularly by users affected by government-ordered shutdowns, by developing IODA users\u2019 internet measurement literacy. Currently, IODA provides the most granular, near-real-time data on Internet infrastructure connectivity. Meng uses this data to collaborate with global advocacy groups to publish reports detailing IODA\u2019s measurements alongside its sociopolitical context. Meng said the eventual goal of her work with IODA is for others to know how to use the platform to monitor for events and advocate against shutdowns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe platform is really only as successful as its userbase is at understanding, making use, and acting on its data,\u201d Meng said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past year, Meng was awarded her first grant as principal investigator. The grant uses Aggie, an open-source tool developed at Tech that aggregates content from the internet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreviously, Aggie has been used to monitor elections on social media. Meng said she wants to explore using it to monitor internet shutdowns or censorship events. She is currently conducting a pilot study to test the system, which will determine whether Aggie offers a more collaborative and coordinated way to monitor connectivity across measurement and social media data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Role of a Research Scientist\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a research scientist, almost all of Meng\u2019s work is oriented toward research. This includes working on proposals and existing grants, as well as advising students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe love to involve students in our research,\u201d she said. \u201cWe aren\u2019t just here to do research. We are here to involve students in research so they can learn and develop domain skills and research skills.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2024, Meng has served on the School Advisory Committee in SCS. She says it\u2019s important to have research faculty in service roles, as they have a different set of needs in their position.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThrough the funding we can apply for, the research we do, and the work we do with students, we are an important multiplier for the work that the School wants to cultivate,\u201d Meng said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommunity Driven\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven as a Ph.D. student, Meng said she wanted to contribute to local community groups. An important value she learned in the Peace Corps was to be an active participant in the community she lived in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeng started getting involved in a housing justice project in Atlanta\u2019s Westside neighborhood that was collecting data related to their mission. They soon discovered that some residents\u2019 data was more accurate than official records because they lived there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe also learned it\u2019s not all about impacting legislation,\u201d Meng said. \u201cIt\u2019s about mobilizing resources within the community, and the fact that data could be used to do that was an important finding, and it\u2019s something that I want to continue to draw out with data and AI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeng has continued to work with the group from that project and wants to continue ethnographic research into how data and AI are used to create change.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI could have the ability to consolidate power in the hands of those who develop closed-source models,\u0022 Meng said. \u0022It\u2019s important to study the entities that are developing AI as much as we study the communities that might make use of or be most minoritized by AI.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAmanda Meng, a senior research scientist in the School of Computer Science, explores how data and technology can shift power dynamics and promote social equity. 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But for a Georgia Tech team studying zinc-ion batteries, fast charging led to a breakthrough: It made the battery stronger. This result could revolutionize how we power homes, hospitals, and the grid.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy flipping a foundational belief in battery design, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/hailong-chen\u0022\u003EHailong Chen\u003C\/a\u003E, an associate professor in the George W. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EWoodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, and his team found that charging zinc-ion batteries at higher currents can make them last longer. The surprising result, recently published in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-025-61813-y\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENature Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, challenges core assumptions and offers a path toward safer, more affordable alternatives to lithium-ion technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Zinc-Ion Batteries?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZinc-ion batteries have several key advantages over lithium-ion batteries, the most commonly used rechargeable battery technology:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbundant\u003C\/strong\u003E: Zinc is one of the most abundant metals on Earth, and it\u2019s mined in many countries.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELow cost\u003C\/strong\u003E: Zinc is significantly cheaper than lithium and doesn\u2019t rely on scarce materials.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENonflammable\u003C\/strong\u003E: Unlike lithium, zinc batteries won\u2019t catch fire \u2014 a critical safety benefit.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironmentally safer\u003C\/strong\u003E: Zinc is less toxic and easier to recycle than lithium-based materials.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, until Chen\u2019s discovery, zinc-ion batteries had one major drawback. The growth of dendrites, the sharp metal deposits that form during charging, can eventually short-circuit the battery.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWe found that using faster charging actually suppressed dendrite formation instead of accelerating it,\u201d Chen said. \u201cIt\u2019s a very different behavior than what we see in lithium-ion batteries.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this approach, the zinc doesn\u2019t build up into dendrites. Instead, it settles into smooth, compact layers \u2014 more like neatly stacked books than splintered shards \u2014 a structure that not only avoids short circuits but also helps the battery last longer.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt goes against the conventional thinking that fast charging shortens battery life,\u201d Chen said. \u201cWhat we found expands people\u2019s understanding of fast charging that could rewrite how we think about battery design and where they can be used.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolving Half of the Problem\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven breakthroughs have limits. Chen was quick to point out that while his discovery solves a major issue, it only fixes one half of the battery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA battery has two main ends, the anode and the cathode. Chen\u2019s team made the anode last much longer. Now, the cathode must catch up. He is working to improve the cathode so the whole battery performs reliably over time. His team is also experimenting with mixing zinc with other materials to make zinc-ion batteries even more durable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETesting Everything at Once\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChen\u2019s team didn\u2019t just stumble on these results. They built a novel tool that allowed them to watch how zinc behaved under different charging rates in real time, studying many samples simultaneously.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat real-time, side-by-side view was important. Traditional battery experiments usually test one variable at a time. But this novel approach allowed researchers to test hundreds of conditions at the same time, speeding up discovery and revealing patterns that would have been easy to miss.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe weren\u2019t just seeing whether the battery worked or not; we were watching the structure of the material evolve as it charged,\u201d Chen noted. Using their new tool, he and his team uncovered for the first time why fast charging makes zinc settle into smooth, tightly packed layers instead of dangerous, needle-like spikes. No one had ever experimentally mapped out this process before.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s an approach that combines efficiency with insight.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECharging Into the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChen\u2019s team didn\u2019t reinvent the battery. They challenged the status quo \u2014 and the data took them somewhere no one imagined. That unexpected result could redefine battery science.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou can imagine these zinc-ion batteries being used to store solar energy in homes, or for grid stabilization,\u201d Chen said. \u201cAnywhere you need reliable, affordable backup power.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith growing demand for clean energy, unstable lithium supply chains, and safety concerns over flammable batteries, the need for alternatives has never been more urgent.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf all goes well, Chen hopes zinc-ion batteries could be ready for everyday use in about five years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EChen\u2019s research was supported by Yifan Ma, ME 2024; Josh Kasher, associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering; and the U.S Department of Energy National Laboratories. The study was funded by Novelis through the Novelis\u2013Georgia Tech Research Hub, with additional funding from the National Science Foundation. Two Novelis researchers, Minju Kang and John Carsley, are co-authors on the paper.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECharging batteries quickly was thought to degrade them. Georgia Tech\u2019s findings flip that logic and open new doors for energy storage.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Charging batteries quickly was thought to degrade them. Georgia Tech\u2019s findings flip that logic and open new doors for energy storage."}],"uid":"36410","created_gmt":"2025-08-18 13:07:26","changed_gmt":"2025-08-26 15:42:15","author":"mazriel3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677732":{"id":"677732","type":"image","title":"Zinc-ion Battery ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAI rendering of a fast-charging battery.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1755609818","gmt_created":"2025-08-19 13:23:38","changed":"1755609922","gmt_changed":"2025-08-19 13:25:22","alt":"AI rendering of a fast-charging battery.","file":{"fid":"261665","name":"aibattery.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/19\/aibattery.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/19\/aibattery.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":158327,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/19\/aibattery.jpg?itok=nMsicBC_"}}},"media_ids":["677732"],"groups":[{"id":"660369","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"194607","name":"Batteries"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMichelle Azriel, Sr. Writer-Editor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:mazriel3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emazriel3@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684037":{"#nid":"684037","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New NIH-Funded timsTOF HT Mass Spectrometer Boosts Proteomics Power in Georgia Tech IBB Core Facilities","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/bio\/research\/core-facilities\/systems-mass-spectrometry-core\u0022\u003ESystems Mass Spectrometry Core (SyMS-C)\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology proudly announces the acquisition and installation of a cutting-edge Bruker timsTOF HT mass spectrometer integrated with a nanoElute2 liquid chromatography system. This transformative addition, funded by a prestigious S10 Shared Instrumentation Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and led by Matthew Torres, associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences, reinforces Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in pioneering proteomics research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe timsTOF HT is a next-generation mass spectrometer that combines trapped ion mobility spectrometry (TIMS) with high-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight (qTOF) mass analysis to dramatically improve sensitivity, specificity, and throughput. Unlike traditional mass spectrometers, it uses dual TIMS funnels to separate ions by size-to-charge (rather than only mass-to-charge), enabling an added dimension of separation for complex biological samples. The system employs a method called PASEF (Parallel Accumulation\u2013Serial Fragmentation), which synchronizes ion separation, isolation, and fragmentation to dramatically boost speed and depth of proteome coverage. TIMS also distinguishes between isobaric species\u2014such as phosphopeptide positional isomers or structural isomers\u2014that are indistinguishable by standard mass spectrometry alone. Because it stores and organizes ions rather than filtering them destructively, the timsTOF HT is especially well suited for sensitive and high-throughput omics applications, including plasma and tissue proteomics. As a result, it represents a transformative platform for biological discovery across a wide range of research areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunded by the NIH S10 grant, this acquisition empowers the SyMS-C to support a wide range of research initiatives across Georgia Tech and its collaborative partners. The timsTOF HT\u2019s advanced capabilities, including dia-PASEF\u00ae and prm-PASEF\u00ae acquisition modes, will accelerate discoveries in biomarker identification, single-cell proteomics, and multiomics applications, addressing critical challenges in understanding disease mechanisms and developing novel diagnostics and therapies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are thrilled to integrate the Bruker timsTOF HT and nanoElute2 into our Systems Mass Spectrometry Core,\u201d said Rakesh Singh, director of the proteomics services at SyMS-C. \u201cThis advanced platform will enable our researchers to push the boundaries of proteomics, providing deeper insights into cellular mechanisms and supporting transformative biomedical research. We are deeply grateful to the NIH for their support through the S10 grant, which makes this cutting-edge technology accessible to our scientific community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe installation of the timsTOF HT and nanoElute2 systems enhances the ability of SyMS-C to serve as a hub for interdisciplinary research, offering access to faculty, students, and external collaborators, including those within the Georgia Research Alliance and regional academic and clinical institutions. The core facility will provide technical expertise, consultation, and data analysis support to ensure researchers can fully leverage the system\u2019s capabilities. The SyMS-C anticipates that the new instrumentation will drive high-impact research, contributing to breakthroughs in personalized medicine, cancer research, and neurodegenerative disease studies. For more information about the Systems Mass Spectrometry Core or to inquire about access to the Bruker timsTOF HT and nanoElute2 systems, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: rsingh475@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ERakesh Singh\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis transformative addition is funded by a prestigious S10 Shared Instrumentation Grant from the National Institutes of Health.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This transformative addition is funded by a prestigious S10 Shared Instrumentation Grant from the National Institutes of Health."}],"uid":"34760","created_gmt":"2025-08-21 14:05:19","changed_gmt":"2025-08-22 15:55:12","author":"Laurie Haigh","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-21T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-21T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677772":{"id":"677772","type":"image","title":"timsTOF HT","body":null,"created":"1755873362","gmt_created":"2025-08-22 14:36:02","changed":"1755877752","gmt_changed":"2025-08-22 15:49:12","alt":"Researchers Rakesh Singh (L) and Ludyanna Lebon with the timsTOF HT and nanoElute2 systems ","file":{"fid":"261709","name":"timsTOF.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/22\/timsTOF.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/22\/timsTOF.png","mime":"image\/png","size":918145,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/22\/timsTOF.png?itok=fUlN0Pd4"}}},"media_ids":["677772"],"groups":[{"id":"1292","name":"Parker H. 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It\u2019s even harder when you\u2019re trying to understand how a material\u2019s properties relate to its structure at the nanoscale.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003ETools like piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) help scientists peer into the nanoscale functionality of materials, revealing how they respond to\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/news\/me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eelectric fields. But those signals are often buried in noise, especially in instances where the most interesting physics happens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a powerful new method to extract meaningful information from even the noisiest data, or when, alternatively, the response of the material is the smallest. Their approach, which combines physical modeling with advanced statistical reconstruction, could significantly improve the accuracy and confidence of nanoscale measurement properties.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team\u2019s findings, led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/bassiri-gharb\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazanin Bassiri-Gharb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Harris Saunders, Jr. Chair and Professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorge W. 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Other collaborators include Kevin Ligonde, a Ph.D. student in the Woodruff School; Mathew Repasky, a former Ph.D. student in ISyE; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/yao-xie\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYao Xie\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Coca-Cola Foundation Chair and Professor in ISyE.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis research was initiated through Georgia Tech\u2019s Forming Teams and Moving Teams Forward seed grant program, launched by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research in 2021. Designed to support cross-disciplinary collaboration, the program helps build research teams that align with the growing national emphasis on large-scale, team-based projects. The grant supported early work by Bassiri-Gharb, Xie, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/people\/juan-pablo-correa-baena\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJuan-Pablo Correa-Baena\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor and Goizueta Early Career Faculty Chair in MSE.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/news\/finding-clarity-noise-new-way-recover-hidden-signals-nanoscale\u0022\u003ERead the full story on the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the world of nanotechnology, seeing clearly isn\u2019t easy. It\u2019s even harder when you\u2019re trying to understand how a material\u2019s properties relate to its structure at the nanoscale.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003ETools like piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) help scientists peer into the nanoscale functionality of materials, revealing how they respond to\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/news\/me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eelectric fields. But those signals are often buried in noise, especially in instances where the most interesting physics happens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a powerful new method to extract meaningful information from even the noisiest data, or when, alternatively, the response of the material is the smallest. Their approach, which combines physical modeling with advanced statistical reconstruction, could significantly improve the accuracy and confidence of nanoscale measurement properties.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team\u2019s findings, led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/bassiri-gharb\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENazanin Bassiri-Gharb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Harris Saunders, Jr. Chair and Professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorge W. 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It leads to two certificates and focuses on academic enrichment, social growth, career development, and independent living.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe accept students from across the country, not just Georgia,\u201d said Sherri Burrell, EXCEL\u2019s mentorship coordinator. \u201cOur goal is to prepare our students for life after college, and that includes learning how to live independently.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBurrell joined the EXCEL team in August 2024 and quickly identified a gap in the program: students needed a hands-on space to learn about nutrition, cooking, and healthy living \u2014 skills that could not be taught effectively in a traditional classroom. That\u2019s when she connected with Brian Jones, director of research at Georgia Tech\u2019s Aware Home lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Aware Home, a three-story, 5,040-square-foot living laboratory, is designed to simulate a real home environment where Georgia Tech researchers, faculty, and students can develop and test innovative technologies. With its fully equipped kitchen and smart home capabilities, it offers an ideal setting for EXCEL students \u2014 many of whom are tactile learners \u2014 to engage in real-world, hands-on learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership began with current EXCEL students and their Georgia Tech mentors \u2014 traditional students who support EXCEL participants in areas like social development, wellness, and life transitions. Together, mentors and mentees learned to prepare simple, nutritious meals. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just beneficial for our EXCEL students,\u201d Burrell noted. \u201cMany of the mentors were also new to cooking. They learned new skills and knowledge right alongside their mentees.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe collaboration expanded into the EXCEL Summer Academy, a two-week program for high school juniors and seniors interested in applying to EXCEL. During the summer sessions, prospective students visited the Aware Home to explore topics like nutrition, dining, and making healthy food choices. \u201cEven though incoming students are on a meal plan and don\u2019t have kitchens, it\u2019s still important they understand how to make smart decisions about what they eat,\u201d Burrell said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Legacy of Research Innovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBeyond this Excel program educational role, the Aware Home, the first residential laboratory of its type, has a rich legacy of shaping the future of smart home technology. One of its most influential contributors is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cs.washington.edu\/people\/faculty\/shwetak-patel\/\u0022\u003EShwetak Patel\u003C\/a\u003E, a Georgia Tech alumnus and now a professor at the University of Washington\u2019s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science \u0026amp; Engineering. Patel\u2019s time in the Aware Home as a Ph.D. student profoundly influenced his career and the broader field of ubiquitous computing. He described how the Aware Home lab\u2019s impact on his research career fell into three distinct \u201cbuckets\u201d:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E1. Career Transformation\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatel credits the Aware Home with fundamentally reshaping his career path. His early exposure to real-world research problems in a home-like setting helped him discover his passion for applied computer science and human-centered innovation. \u201cIt totally informed the way I do research now,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2. Living Laboratory Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Aware Home\u2019s immersive environment allowed Patel to explore practical challenges in home sensing and automation. His doctoral work, Infrastructure Mediated Sensing, focused on detecting water and electricity usage, human presence, and environmental context\u2014technologies that laid the foundation for the smart home industry. This research led to the creation of startups like Zensi and Phyn, and influenced commercial products such as Belkin\u2019s Conserve line, smart meters, and even [Google] Nest and Sense devices. Patel is also a distinguished engineer and health technologies leader at Google who guided \u0026nbsp;many of Google\u2019s smart home technologies. \u201cYou can draw a direct line from our early work in the Aware Home to the smart home technologies we see today,\u201d Patel explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E3. Defining Innovation\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatel\u2019s experience in the Aware Home helped him refine his understanding of innovation\u2014not just as a technical achievement, but as a meaningful solution to everyday problems. \u201cThe Aware Home really informed my view on how to do innovation,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s about solving real-world problems in ways that matter to people.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelping People Today and in the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the EXCEL program and Aware Home Lab continue to collaborate, they\u2019re not only teaching students how to cook \u2014 they\u2019re also contributing to a broader legacy of innovation. With future research opportunities on the horizon, this new partnership and other ongoing research projects across Georgia Tech, such as the Aware Home collaboration with the AI Caring Institute, are poised to further explore how smart environments can support independent living and improve the quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are a researcher, company, or start-up interested in using the Aware Home lab for research, testing, or evaluating in-home technologies, contact Brian Jones, lab director of the Aware Home, at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brian.jones@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebrian.jones@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new partnership between Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/awarehome.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAware Home Research Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E and the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/excel.gatech.edu\/home\u0022\u003EEXCEL program\u003C\/a\u003E is helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain essential life skills \u2014 starting in the kitchen.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A new partnership between Georgia Tech\u2019s Aware Home Research Initiative and the Georgia Tech EXCEL program is helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain essential life skills \u2014 starting in the kitchen."}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2025-08-11 14:23:19","changed_gmt":"2025-08-21 17:00:43","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-11T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677638":{"id":"677638","type":"image","title":"Aware Home cooking 1","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Excel program students and mentors cooking in the Aware Home.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1754921902","gmt_created":"2025-08-11 14:18:22","changed":"1754921984","gmt_changed":"2025-08-11 14:19:44","alt":"Aware Home cooking","file":{"fid":"261556","name":"DSC06983-Large-main-ok-pizza.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/11\/DSC06983-Large-main-ok-pizza.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/11\/DSC06983-Large-main-ok-pizza.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":563809,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/11\/DSC06983-Large-main-ok-pizza.jpeg?itok=iHbuGpvl"}},"677639":{"id":"677639","type":"image","title":"Sherri Burrell - 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Parker said the perspectives of young people are often neglected in the design of such technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe don\u2019t know much about what community issues are important to youth because we haven\u2019t asked them,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat is their vision for community well-being, and what do they want to address through civic technology?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParker is the lead principal investigator (PI) on the project that will engage youth from low socio-economic communities in Atlanta and Boston. She said the youth will decide what technologies will be created, but they could include a mobile app or a publicly accessible platform.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re interested in studying how technologies can help youth become more civically engaged in their communities and build social connection, trust, and belonging amongst neighbors,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYouth in lower-income neighborhoods face increased threats to their mental health. Socially cohesive communities can counteract those barriers and are essential for youth well-being.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParker added that impoverished communities often have less social cohesion compare to wealthier areas. Higher-income neighborhoods often have more access to resources that support social cohesion and civic engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBacked by Data\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrooke Foucault Welles, co-PI, professor, and interim dean at Northeastern\u2019s College of Media, Arts and Design, said she\u2019s interested in seeing which issues the youths from both Atlanta and Boston will address through their design process. Studying and working with youth across these geographic settings will help the team identify how civic technology can best support youth in varied neighborhood contexts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project will also advance data literacy among young people as they collect and study data to support the new technologies. Welles said data-centered advocacy increases young people\u2019s chances of being heard by elder community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEmpowering young people to use data when they\u2019re making their arguments about what matters to them and to their communities is the point of this project,\u201d she said. \u201cIt makes their arguments more compelling if they can present data to the adult members of their communities about what\u2019s going on.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project\u2019s reach could expand beyond Atlanta and Boston.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the technologies are designed, the researchers will package them and make them publicly available as a toolkit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf successful, the project could drive a movement toward more collective organizing to ensure the youth perspective gets factored into community decision-making.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey\u2019re a vital part of our communities, and they\u2019re the ones for whom our decisions have the biggest impact,\u201d Welles said. \u201cThese are the times when they\u2019re forming their own civic identities, so engaging them in civic life has long ripple effects. We create more active and thoughtful citizens when we engage young people with civic life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech, Northeastern University, and MIT are partnering on a $1.25 million National Science Foundation project to help young people in underserved communities design civic technologies that address local challenges. The initiative will work with youth in Atlanta and Boston to create tools such as mobile apps and data platforms that promote civic engagement and community improvement. The project centers youth vocies in the design process to empower them to \u0026nbsp;take an active role in shaping their communities.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Through a $1.25 million NSF Grant, Georgia Tech, Northeastern University, and MIT are empowering youth from underserved Atlanta and Boston communities to lead community transformation and bolster civice engagement."}],"uid":"36530","created_gmt":"2025-08-21 12:12:57","changed_gmt":"2025-08-21 12:18:53","author":"Nathan Deen","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677759":{"id":"677759","type":"image","title":"Andrea-Parker_86A1007.jpg","body":null,"created":"1755778471","gmt_created":"2025-08-21 12:14:31","changed":"1755778471","gmt_changed":"2025-08-21 12:14:31","alt":"Andrea Parker","file":{"fid":"261694","name":"Andrea-Parker_86A1007.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/21\/Andrea-Parker_86A1007.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/21\/Andrea-Parker_86A1007.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":90186,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/21\/Andrea-Parker_86A1007.jpg?itok=SAk_7gbr"}}},"media_ids":["677759"],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"50876","name":"School of Interactive Computing"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"40351","name":"civic engagement"},{"id":"175125","name":"civic tech"},{"id":"75261","name":"Youth"},{"id":"188933","name":"Atlanta community."},{"id":"194701","name":"go-resarchnews"},{"id":"9153","name":"Research Horizons"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683838":{"#nid":"683838","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Jim Pope Fellow to Offer New Course on Biotechnology Commercialization this Fall","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEpilepsy, Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, Huntington\u2019s disease \u2014 as a Jim Pope Fellow, Adam McCallum is dedicated to helping students search for solutions to these and other devastating diseases. McCallum is a translational research advocate in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University, currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003C\/em\u003E. He hopes to accelerate the commercialization of the most promising biotech advances. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen McCallum learned about the Jim Pope Fellowship, he saw it as a tremendous opportunity. \u201cBiomedical engineering research has so much potential to be translated into products and solutions that tackle unmet clinical needs, that could be shaped to enhance society in general,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a collaboration between biology, medicine, and engineering. The Pope Fellowship is a unique opportunity to explore new projects dedicated to entrepreneurship.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcCallum is one of five faculty members to receive the Jim Pope Fellowship, which supports faculty in becoming entrepreneurial instructors and mentors in CREATE-X. He hopes to leverage this fellowship to instill entrepreneurial confidence in biomedical engineering graduate students and faculty and help them translate their research into IP and healthcare-focused products to be used in and out of the clinic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince being named a fellow, McCallum has applied the funding to attend conferences to learn more about new methods for teaching commercialization and entrepreneurship, develop programming to enhance the student experience, increase student understanding and interest in entrepreneurship, and explore creative new projects he has envisioned while at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstablishing a New Commercialization Course\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning in the fall, he will teach a new course, Fundamentals of Biotechnology Commercialization, targeting BME graduate students. McCallum developed the curriculum, which begins with an overview of technology commercialization and the commercialization process, followed by modules on IP \u2014 how to protect one\u2019s inventions; financing, with a focus on early-stage commercialization funding opportunities; and choosing a commercialization path.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn the second part of the course, students will simulate a patent filing,\u201d says McCallum. \u201cIt\u2019s a really important step in the commercialization process. In future iterations of the course, I would love to have students file real disclosures and provisional patent applications with our Tech Transfer Office and have a licensing associate talk to them about managing the IP.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBME Innovations Pivotal to Georgia Tech\u2019s IP Ecosystem\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcCallum sees Georgia Tech BME researchers as an important driver of innovation, and the Institute\u2019s patent track record reflects their critical role: More than 21% of U.S.-issued patents to Georgia Tech have at least one BME inventor listed, according to the Office of Commercialization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past year, he has already seen the value of infusing an entrepreneurial spirit into his curriculum. Annabelle Singer (BME) and Levi Wood (ME) were mentored by McCallum while they were developing an audiovisual device to help stimulate brain activity in patients with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and epilepsy. Through this mentorship, Singer and Wood recognized possible use cases and commercialization pathways for their technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTheir device has potential applications in a wide range of other neurological conditions \u2014 to lessen the impact of these disorders on people in their everyday life,\u201d says McCallum, adding, \u201cI\u2019m excited about Georgia Tech and Emory\u2019s commitment to developing programs to enhance neuroscience and neural engineering research. There\u2019s so much potential in that space, especially for being able to significantly impact diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s, and Huntington\u2019s disease, as well as strokes and epilepsy. We are moving in the right direction with being able to improve the efficacy of the modalities to diagnose and treat these conditions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to McCallum, his close connection to CREATE-X has given him a unique opportunity to see the impact of the program on the entrepreneurial endeavors of students and even faculty members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPrevious fellows have been very successful with developing new educational programs and courses, as well as creating new spaces to spawn innovation, to instill entrepreneurial confidence in undergraduate students, and I want to use those successes as inspiration to make an impact on graduate student entrepreneurial confidence in BME, with much more to come,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of President \u00c1ngel Cabrera\u0027s four Big Bets, the drive for entrepreneurial education and opportunities has accelerated at Georgia Tech. In 2023, over a third of all Georgia Tech applicants selected entrepreneurship as an interest. Pope Fellows have a unique opportunity to help students tap into entrepreneurial pathways with CREATE-X, access an abundance of resources, and solve real-world problems. For faculty interested in joining, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003Eapplications\u003C\/a\u003E are open for the 2025 Jim Pope Fellowship until Sept. 2. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAdam McCallum, a Jim Pope Fellow and translational research advocate in Georgia Tech\u2019s Wallace H. 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He has launched a new course on biotechnology commercialization and actively supports projects like an audiovisual device for neurological stimulation.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Adam McCallum, a Jim Pope Fellow at Georgia Tech, is advancing entrepreneurial education in biomedical engineering by mentoring students, launching a new commercialization course, and supporting innovations that address neurological diseases t"}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-08-15 13:10:32","changed_gmt":"2025-08-15 13:29:03","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677699":{"id":"677699","type":"image","title":"Adam-MacCallum-Jim-Pope-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAdam-MacCallum, Jim Pope Fellow and translational research advocate in Georgia Tech\u2019s Wallace H. 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And as she dug into the clinical research, she saw Dixon\u2019s name over and over.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpoiler alert: There\u2019s no good answer to Hsu\u2019s question. At least not yet. But the search has brought her to Atlanta to pursue a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebiomedical engineering\u003C\/a\u003E Ph.D. in Dixon\u2019s lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether, they\u2019re \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/reporter.nih.gov\/project-details\/11106116\u0022\u003Eembarking on a new project with support from the National Institutes of Health\u003C\/a\u003E (NIH) that could one day help Hsu\u2019s patients by making a lymph node transplant a viable option for many more people who suffer from lymphedema.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/doctor-is-in\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead the full story on the College of Engineering website.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosurgeon Shao-Yun Hsu takes treating her patients all the way to Georgia Tech, where she\u2019s getting a Ph.D. and developing biomaterials to restore function \u2014 and quality of life \u2014 for people with lymphedema.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Microsurgeon Shao-Yun Hsu takes treating her patients all the way to Georgia Tech, where she\u2019s getting a Ph.D. and developing biomaterials to restore function \u2014 and quality of life \u2014 for people with lymphedema."}],"uid":"27446","created_gmt":"2025-07-31 20:29:35","changed_gmt":"2025-08-12 19:40:46","author":"Joshua Stewart","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677550":{"id":"677550","type":"image","title":"Brandon-Dixon-Shao-Yun-Hsu-5335-t.jpg","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrandon Dixon, left, and Shao-Yun Hsu are working to improve lymph node transplant surgery, a delicate procedure Hsu spent years training to perform as a microsurgeon in Taiwan. 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Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB)"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"73601","name":"lymphedema"},{"id":"23201","name":"brandon dixon"},{"id":"187423","name":"go-bio"},{"id":"187582","name":"go-ibb"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71891","name":"Health and Medicine"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jstewart@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJoshua Stewart\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jstewart@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683589":{"#nid":"683589","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Advances 500+ Technologies Toward Market for Real-World Impact ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has posted its strongest year ever in research commercialization, breaking multiple records for invention disclosures, issued patents, and licensed technologies \u2014 clear indicators of the Institute\u2019s expanding role in delivering research-driven innovation to the marketplace.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInvention is only the beginning. What sets Georgia Tech apart is our ability to\u202fmove our ideas out of the lab and into the marketplace, where they can make a tangible impact on human life and contribute to our economy,\u201d said \u00c1ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. \u201cThis year\u2019s record results show that our researchers aren\u2019t just pushing the boundaries of knowledge \u2014 they\u2019re\u202fcreating marketable solutions with the power to improve\u202feveryday lives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor fiscal year 2025, Georgia Tech reported:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore than 460 new invention disclosures \u2014 a 30% increase\u003C\/strong\u003E over the previous year and the highest ever recorded by the Institute.\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E70 invention disclosures \u003C\/strong\u003Efor the Georgia Tech Research Institute, marking a \u003Cstrong\u003E70% increase\u003C\/strong\u003E year over year.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA \u003Cstrong\u003E210% increase in technologies licensed\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003E140% in total licenses executed\u003C\/strong\u003E, reflecting unprecedented industry interest, with \u003Cstrong\u003E65 licenses\u003C\/strong\u003E in total. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E124 U.S. patents were issued\u003C\/strong\u003E, representing a \u003Cstrong\u003E20% increase\u003C\/strong\u003E compared to the prior year.\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAccording to the most recent rankings from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academyofinventors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2024-Top-100-US-Universities.pdf\u0022\u003ENational Academy of Inventors\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech is in the \u003Cstrong\u003Etop 15 public universities\u003C\/strong\u003E for U.S. utility patents filed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis momentum strengthens Atlanta\u2019s position as one of the nation\u2019s fastest-growing innovation economies. Georgia Tech plays a leading role in advancing the region\u2019s ambition to become a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/2024\/02\/making-atlanta-top-5-tech-hub\u0022\u003Etop 5 tech hub\u003C\/a\u003E by connecting world-class research with industry, supporting a thriving startup ecosystem, and fueling talent pipelines that serve emerging sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and clean energy. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOmer Inan, a Georgia Tech researcher and faculty member, has launched multiple companies with the support of the Institute\u2019s commercialization resources. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cardiosense.com\/\u0022\u003ECardiosense\u003C\/a\u003E is a medical AI company that leverages sensors to provide better management of cardiovascular disease. Having just achieved FDA 501(k) clearance, its latest device \u2014 CardioTag \u2014 is the first multimodal, wearable sensor that simultaneously captures three cardio signals to provide noninvasive solutions for heart health. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The med tech research I conduct at Georgia Tech delivers new technologies to keep patients with heart failure out of the hospital and enables them to monitor their health status at home,\u201d said Inan. \u201cNow, we are commercializing the technology our lab helped develop, so that this dream of improving the quality of care and life for millions of Americans with heart failure can one day become reality.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs we look to solidify Georgia Tech\u2019s status as a national innovation hub, we are moving research into the marketplace so it can truly make a difference in people\u2019s lives,\u201d said Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer at Georgia Tech. \u201cWe are at a pivotal moment to put Atlanta on the map as a leader in research commercialization and have an opportunity to capitalize on our $1.4 billion in research expenditures that drive meaningful inventions, IP, and industry partnerships.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the licensing and commercialization process at Georgia Tech, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/licensing.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Elicensing.research.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAvailable for Media Interviews\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/raghupathy-sivakumar-phd\u0022\u003ERaghupathy \u0022Siva\u0022 Sivakumar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EVice President of Commercialization and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EChief Commercialization Officer\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/omer-t-inan\u0022\u003EOmer Inan\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EProfessor and Regents\u2019 Entrepreneur \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedia Contact:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ELauren Schiffman\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 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To address this gap, a collaborating team of interdisciplinary faculty from Florida State University and Georgia Tech have been awarded ~$798,000 by the NSF to launch a study to better understand human motor learning as well as gain greater understanding into human robot interaction dynamics during the learning process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Led by PI:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/rthmlab.wixsite.com\/taylorgambon\u0022\u003ETaylor Higgins\u003C\/a\u003E, Assistant Professor, FAMU-FSU Department of Mechanical Engineering, partnering with Co-PIs\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.shreyaskousik.com\/\u0022\u003EShreyas Kousik\u003C\/a\u003E, Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech, George W. 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Although it might sound a bit odd, the fact that most people don\u2019t know how to ride a unicycle, and the fact that it requires balance, mean that the data will cover the learning process from novice to skilled across the participant pool.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing data acquired from human participants, the team will develop a \u201crobotics assistive unicycle\u201d that will be used in the training of the next pool of novice unicycle riders. \u0026nbsp;This is to gauge if, and how rapidly, human motor learning outcomes improve with the assistive unicycle. The participants that engage with the robotic unicycle will also give valuable insight into developing effective human-robot collaboration strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fact that deciding to get on a unicycle requires a bit of bravery might not be great for the participants, but it\u2019s great for the research team. The project will also allow exploration into the interconnection between anxiety and human motor learning to discover possible alleviation strategies, thus increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes for future patients and consumers of these devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAuthor\u003Cbr\u003E-Christa M. 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He believes his research could be a breakthrough in spatial computing and change how humans interact with their favorite apps and computer systems in general.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019ll be able to turn around and see things we want, and we can grab them and put them together,\u201d said Yang, an assistant professor in the School of Interactive Computing. \u201cWe\u2019ll no longer use a mouse to scroll or the keyboard to type, but we can do more things like physical navigation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYang\u2019s proposal recently earned him recognition as a 2025 Google Research Scholar. Along with converting popular social apps, his platform will be able to instantly render Photoshop, MS Office, and other workplace applications in 3D for AR\/VR devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have so many applications installed in our machines to complete all the various types of work we do,\u201d he said. \u201cWe use Photoshop for photo editing, Premiere Pro for video editing, Word for writing documents. We want to create an AR\/VR ecosystem that has all these things available in one interface with all apps working cohesively to support multitasking.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFilling The Gap With AI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust as Google\u2019s Veo and Open AI\u2019s Sora use generative-AI to create video clips, Yang believes it can be used to create interactive, immersive environments for any Android or Apple app.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA critical gap in AR\/VR is that we do not have all those existing applications, and redesigning all those apps will take forever,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s urgent that we have a complete ecosystem in VR to enable us to do the work we need to do. Instead of recreating everything from scratch, we need a way to convert these applications into immersive formats.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Google Play Store boasts 3.5 million apps for Android devices, while the Apple Store includes 1.8 million apps for iOS users.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, there are fewer than 10,000 apps available on the latest Meta Quest 3 headset, leaving a gap of millions of apps that will need 3D conversion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe envision a one-click app, and the (Android Package Kit) file output will be a Meta APK that you can install on your MetaQuest 3,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYang said major tech companies like Apple have the resources to redesign their apps into 3D formats. However, small- to mid-sized companies that have created apps either do not have that ability or would take years to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s where generative-AI can help. Yang plans to use it to convert source code from web-based and mobile apps into WebXR.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWebXR is a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) that enables developers to create AR\/VR experiences within web browsers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe start with web-based content,\u201d he said. \u201cA lot of things are already based on the web, so we want to convert that user interface into Web XR.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding New Worlds\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process for converting mobile apps would be similar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAndroid uses an XML description file to define its user-interface (UI) elements. It\u2019s very much like HTML on a web page. We believe we can use that as our input and map the elements to their desired location in a 3D environment. AI is great at translating one language to another \u2014 JavaScript to C-sharp, for example \u2014 so that can help us in this process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf generative-AI can create environments, the next step would be to create a seamless user experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn a normal desktop or mobile application, we can only see one thing at a time, and it\u2019s the same for a lot of VR headsets with one application occupying everything. To live in a multi-task environment, we can\u2019t just focus on one thing because we need to keep switching our tasks, so how do we break all the elements down and let them float around and create a spatial view of them surrounding the user?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with Assistant Professor Cindy Xiong, Yang is one of two researchers in the School of IC to be named a 2025 Google Research Scholar.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour researchers from the College of Competing have received the award. The other two are Ryan Shandler from the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and Victor Fung from the School of Computational Science and Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReent Storie\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new Google-funded research project at Georgia Tech, led by Assistant Professor Yalong Yang, is using generative AI to convert existing mobile and web apps into 3D environments. This initiative aims to bridge the \u0022critical gap\u0022 in AR\/VR ecosystems by allowing millions of apps to be adapted for headsets without a lengthy redesign process. The goal is to create a seamless, multitasking environment where all apps can work cohesively in a single interface, transitioning from traditional mouse and keyboard interactions to physical navigation.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A new Google-funded research project at Georgia Tech is using generative AI to convert millions of existing mobile and web apps into 3D experiences for augmented and virtual reality."}],"uid":"36530","created_gmt":"2025-08-06 14:17:28","changed_gmt":"2025-08-06 14:23:34","author":"Nathan Deen","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677592":{"id":"677592","type":"image","title":"AdobeStock_628967696_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg","body":null,"created":"1754489856","gmt_created":"2025-08-06 14:17:36","changed":"1754489856","gmt_changed":"2025-08-06 14:17:36","alt":"apps","file":{"fid":"261505","name":"AdobeStock_628967696_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/06\/AdobeStock_628967696_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/06\/AdobeStock_628967696_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":113784,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/06\/AdobeStock_628967696_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?itok=11V_kbBq"}}},"media_ids":["677592"],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"50876","name":"School of Interactive Computing"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"194701","name":"go-resarchnews"},{"id":"192863","name":"go-ai"},{"id":"9153","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"187812","name":"artificial intelligence (AI)"},{"id":"192390","name":"generative AI"},{"id":"1597","name":"Augmented Reality"},{"id":"145251","name":"virtual reality"},{"id":"34741","name":"mobile app"},{"id":"167543","name":"social media"},{"id":"190091","name":"Google AI"},{"id":"184554","name":"Google Research Award"},{"id":"172013","name":"Faculty Awards and Honors"},{"id":"77571","name":"3D"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683578":{"#nid":"683578","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tech Talent On and Off The Screen","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EArticle originally published in the Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine, Vol. 101, No. 1, Spring 2025\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhen film director Tamer Shaaban, CS 11, set out to create a commercial announcing Audi\u2019s 2026 debut in Formula 1, he turned to Unreal Engine, a computer program normally used for developing video games. It was a creative decision that\u2019s becoming more common. According to Jason Freeman, Tech\u2019s interim associate vice provost for the arts, new technology is causing different forms of media and entertainment to converge. The ways in which video games and films are created are more similar than a decade ago, and 10 years from now, those methods will merge even more. Whether students plan to pursue a career in animation or one in film, they will need a common set of skills and the ability to respond to fast-changing technology. And Georgia Tech wants its students to be prepared for that.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s an opportunity for us to better develop the workforce as this industry is evolving, and to become thought and research leaders in this space,\u201d says Freeman. \u201cTo do this, we need a flagship academic program, something that becomes a hub for all that activity.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor many years now, the arts have become increasingly visible at Georgia Tech. Rafael L. Bras, Tech\u2019s former provost and Regents\u2019 Professor, was an early champion of integrating the arts into the fabric of campus through works of public art and through collaborations between Georgia Tech students and artists-in-residence.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cDr. Bras helped us to understand that all GT students, regardless of their discipline of study, needed to embrace creativity to be successful in their careers, and that the arts are essential in teaching our students to flex their creative muscle,\u201d Freeman says.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn the fall of 2026, the Institute plans to launch a bachelor\u2019s of science degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies. The new curriculum, which includes collaboration with departments across campus, focuses on artistic practice, technical innovation, and entrepreneurship. Tech also plans to develop the former Randall Brothers property on Marietta Street as an innovation hub called the Creative Quarter focused on the arts, creativity, design, and technology.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWe have had this reputation for so long as being just an engineering school,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cBut bit by bit we\u2019re making clear to the world that the arts are a very important part of our DNA here at Tech as well.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/magazine-pages.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=25563\u0026amp;cid=58437\u0026amp;ecid=58437\u0026amp;crid=0\u0026amp;calpgid=5677\u0026amp;calcid=12432#\u0022\u003EHere, we feature nine alumni who prove just that (link to full Alumni Magazine article) \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnology has transformed the entertainment industry over the years. With imagination, ingenuity, and Tech-earned perseverance, these alumni shine on and off the screen.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Technology has transformed the entertainment industry over the years. With imagination, ingenuity, and Tech-earned perseverance, these alumni shine on and off the screen."}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2025-08-06 13:46:37","changed_gmt":"2025-08-06 13:46:52","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677591":{"id":"677591","type":"image","title":"Tech Talents","body":null,"created":"1754487588","gmt_created":"2025-08-06 13:39:48","changed":"1754487625","gmt_changed":"2025-08-06 13:40:25","alt":"Tech Talents","file":{"fid":"261504","name":"tech_talents.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/06\/tech_talents.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/06\/tech_talents.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":148240,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/06\/tech_talents.jpg?itok=b82wX6g1"}}},"media_ids":["677591"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683527":{"#nid":"683527","#data":{"type":"news","title":" Stepping Into the Future: A Paralyzed Veteran Returns to Georgia Tech for His Ph.D.","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIgnacio Montoya was on a flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta in 2024 with a serendipitous seatmate. The biomedical engineer was seated next to Georgia Tech President \u00c0ngel Cabrera, and the two had a conversation about Montoya\u2019s personal story and career aspirations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECabrera introduced Montoya to a professor who could take his work to the next level \u2014 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/faculty\/Cassie-S.-Mitchell\u0022\u003ECassie Mitchell\u003C\/a\u003E, an associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022\u003EWallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (BME). Montoya\u2019s research uses AI to study how robotic exoskeletons and spinal cord stimulation can reawaken dormant neural circuits and help people with paralysis regain sensation, mobility, autonomy, and vital physiological functions once thought permanently lost. Drawing on his experience in leading-edge clinical research, he aims to turn scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that improve independence, quality of life, and health for those with spinal cord injuries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s not only a curiosity for him, though. In 2012, Montoya was about to graduate from Georgia Tech and become a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Then, one night, he got into a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEver since, he has worked to better understand his injury and his options. After earning a master\u2019s in biomedical engineering from Georgia Tech in 2018, Montoya moved to Los Angeles and joined a prestigious neurophysiology and neurorehabilitation lab at UCLA known for pioneering spinal stimulation and activity-based training to restore movement after paralysis. Now he\u2019s taking everything he\u2019s learned back to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMitchell, also a faculty member in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ethe Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E, applies AI to data science to parse and predict complex medical research. She is also quadriplegic and personally understands the value of spinal cord research. At first, Mitchell mentored Montoya through the BME Ph.D. application process. Now she is his advisor. Montoya starts the program this fall \u2014 and he hopes to bring his personal injury recovery insights to the entire spinal cord injury survivor community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cMy experience as a research participant gives me a unique perspective as I transition into a doctoral researcher,\u201d he said. \u201cIt helps me bridge the gap between understanding the science and translating it into real-world clinical practice.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Complete Paralysis to Possibility\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMontoya nearly died in the accident. It left him with a complete spinal cord injury and severe peripheral nerve damage in his right arm.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe doctor told me my spinal cord was like a banana \u2014 and mine had been crushed in the middle,\u201d he recalled. \u201cHe said I had a 1% chance of regaining any mobility, function, or sensation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut Montoya\u2019s life has always been about beating the odds. At 6, he and his father immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba. Years later, he earned a rated pilot slot in the Air Force \u2014 a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of cadets. Then came the motorcycle crash. He flatlined for 15 minutes \u2014 a medical event with less than a 1% chance of survival, and even lower odds of returning with full brain function. If anyone was going to defy that prognosis, it was Montoya. He set out not just to walk again, but to rebuild his life and transform his recovery into a blueprint for others to follow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExoskeleton Endeavors\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter finishing his master\u2019s at Tech, Montoya went to work with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ranchoresearch.org\/team\/reggie-edgerton\u0022\u003EReggie Egerton\u003C\/a\u003E, a pioneering neurobiologist at UCLA. With Egerton\u2019s guidance, Montoya experimented with neuromodulation \u2014 using electrodes to stimulate the spinal cord. The stimulus helps to excite the neurons below the injury that no longer communicate with the brain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile wearing electrodes, Montoya trained in a robotic exoskeleton that progressively reduced its robotic assistance. This encouraged him to contribute increasing effort through each step. Over time, the device provided less support during the swing and stance phases of walking, requiring more active participation. Beyond stepping, Montoya performed standing and weight-shifting exercises, all demanding maximum effort to retrain his nervous system through repetitive, weight-bearing sensory input.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNeuromodulation creates a bridge of signals that helps the remaining intact nerve fibers below the injury communicate with each other, enhancing neuroplasticity within the system,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the neuromodulation works as intended, it can effectively remodel the nervous system. Through this process and two nerve transfers, Montoya has regained some function in his paralyzed right arm. He has also reversed many common medical complications from paralysis: temperature regulation, body awareness, sexual function, bone density, muscle mass, and digestive health.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy injury is no longer considered complete, and I believe I\u2019m the first person to achieve that through a combination of spinal stimulation, intensive training, and daily weight-bearing rehabilitation,\u201d Montoya said. \u201cI\u2019m constantly out of my wheelchair \u2014 standing, moving, and training. That consistency has been the key. Every day, I walk in an exoskeleton.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReturning to Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat was supposed to be a 12-month clinical research study turned into the next five years of Montoya\u2019s life. He also wanted to better understand human physiology and how locomotor training worked, so he did a master\u2019s in kinesiology from California State University, Los Angeles. Despite the progress Montoya had made with advancing the field of spinal cord injury and his own mobility, he wanted to bring all his expertise together. That\u2019s when he happened to board a flight to Atlanta in the spring of 2024 with Cabrera.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInitially, Montoya and Mitchell connected so she could help guide him through the Ph.D. application process, but they quickly realized their research was complementary. Montoya is an expert in clinical trials, and Mitchell is an expert in taking clinical trial data and using AI to gather insights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIgnacio wants to diversify his skill set and take his research career further, and data science is what he needs to do that,\u201d Mitchell said. \u201cWe will look at his exoskeleton data and try to optimize the exoskeleton to the patient using AI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the start of his Ph.D., Montoya will remain in Los Angeles to continue his exoskeleton experiments in Edgerton\u2019s lab, which has been collecting terabytes of data he\u2019s never been able to analyze in full. Mitchell\u2019s lab will analyze all that data and pull predictive insights that can feed back to Egerton\u2019s lab and improve the patient experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI can identify patterns the human eye wouldn\u0027t be able to detect,\u201d Mitchell noted. \u201cAI can help us better understand how and why an exoskeleton paired with spinal stimulation could help with spinal cord injury and function or quality of life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMontoya will travel between both coasts to conduct each element of the research before returning to Atlanta full-time. In the process, he\u2019ll build a better knowledge base and exoskeleton training protocol.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may not have been the path Montoya expected to take when he left Georgia Tech that night in 2012, but it\u2019s a full circle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m back where my journey paused \u2014 this time to push the boundaries of what we believe the human body and spirit can achieve,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m not just walking again. I\u2019m building a future where no one is beyond recovery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;When Ignacio Montoya left Georgia Tech, he became paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. 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Now he\u2019s pursuing a Ph.D. to improve life for all spinal cord injury survivors."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2025-08-05 14:58:15","changed_gmt":"2025-08-05 15:00:33","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677567":{"id":"677567","type":"image","title":"ignacio.jpeg","body":null,"created":"1754405991","gmt_created":"2025-08-05 14:59:51","changed":"1754405991","gmt_changed":"2025-08-05 14:59:51","alt":"Ignacio Montoya stands in LA","file":{"fid":"261480","name":"ignacio.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/05\/ignacio.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/05\/ignacio.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":170465,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/05\/ignacio.jpeg?itok=nDyMfNFe"}}},"media_ids":["677567"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"187582","name":"go-ibb"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETess Malone, Senior Research Writer\/Editor\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683407":{"#nid":"683407","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Rogue Waves Aren\u2019t Freaks of Nature \u2014 They\u2019re Just a \u2018Bad Day\u2019 at Sea","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch3\u003EFrom Maritime Myth to Measured Reality\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn New Year\u2019s Day 1995, a monstrous 80-foot wave in the North Sea slammed into the Draupner oil platform. The wall of water crumpled steel railings and flung heavy equipment across the deck \u2014 but its biggest impact was what it left behind: hard data. It was the first time a rogue wave had ever been measured in the open ocean.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt confirmed what seafarers had described for centuries,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/francesco-fedele\u0022\u003EFrancesco Fedele\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u201cThey always talked about these waves that appear suddenly and are very large \u2014 but for a long time, we thought this was just a myth.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERethinking Rogues\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo longer the stuff of legend, that single wave stunned scientists and launched decades of debate over how rogue waves form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele \u2014 a longtime skeptic of the conventional explanations \u2014 led an international team to investigate rogue wave origins. The results, published \u003Cem\u003Ein\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-025-07156-6\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENature\u2019s Scientific Reports\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;underscore the significance of their findings. The team analyzed 27,500 wave records collected over 18 years in the North Sea. It was the most comprehensive dataset of its kind.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach record captured 30 minutes of detailed wave activity: height, frequency, and direction.\u0026nbsp;Their findings challenged long-held assumptions. To occur, these towering waves don\u2019t require \u201cexotic\u201d forces \u2014 just the right alignment of familiar ones.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele explained, \u201cRogue waves follow the natural orders of the ocean \u2014 not exceptions to them. This is the most definitive, real-world evidence to date.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EExtraordinary Waves, Ordinary Physics\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dominant theory about rogue wave formation has been a phenomenon called \u003Cem\u003Emodulational instability\u003C\/em\u003E, a process where small changes in timing and spacing between waves cause energy to concentrate into a single wave. Instead of staying evenly distributed, the wave pattern shifts, causing one wave to suddenly grow much larger than the rest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele pointed out that modulational instability \u201cis mainly accurate when the waves are confined within channels, like in lab experiments, where energy can only flow in one direction. In the open ocean, though, energy can spread in multiple directions.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Deep Dive Into the Data\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Fedele and his team analyzed the North Sea data, they found no evidence of modulational instability in rogue waves.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Instead, they discovered the biggest waves appear to be a product of two simpler effects:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 1.\u0026nbsp; Linear focusing\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2014\u0026nbsp;when waves traveling at different speeds and directions that happen to align at the same time and place. They stack together to form a much taller crest than usual.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 2.\u0026nbsp;Second-order bound nonlinearities \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Enatural wave effects that stretch the shape of a wave, making the crest steeper and taller while flattening the trough. This distortion makes big waves even taller by 15-20%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele explained that when these two standard wave behaviors align, the result is a much larger wave. The nonlinear nature of ocean waves provides an extra boost, pushing them to expand further.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFrom Failure to Forecast\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele stressed that this research has real-world urgency. Rogue waves aren\u2019t just theoretical, they are real, powerful, and a danger to ships and offshore structures. \u0026nbsp;Fedele said many forecasting models still treat rogue waves as unpredictable flukes. \u201cThey\u2019re extreme, but they\u2019re explainable.\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdating those models, he added, is critical. \u201cIt\u2019s fundamental for the safety of ship navigation, coastal structures, and oil platforms,\u201d Fedele explained. \u201cThey have to be designed to endure these extreme events.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele\u2019s research is already informing how others think about ocean risk.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\u0022\u003EThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u003C\/a\u003E and energy company\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chevron.com\/?utm_source=GGL\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Chevron_National_Brand_Core_Exact\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=17017129565\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAADlXohoPjErjHpcIiQDuRuMReVjyJ\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5CpByXk_H7f1N4wkxoLG5-2qgnX71Sk_M5JPUoA1IMgLleglEAz2_xoCDp8QAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0022\u003EChevron\u003C\/a\u003E use his models to forecast when and where rogue waves are most likely to strike.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFedele is now using machine learning to comb through decades of wave data, training algorithms to detect the subtle combinations \u2014 height, direction, timing \u2014 that precede extreme waves. The goal is to give forecasters more accurate tools that predict when a rogue wave could strike.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lesson from this study is simple: Rogue waves aren\u2019t exceptions to the rules \u2014 they\u2019re the result of them. Nature doesn\u2019t need to break its own laws to surprise us. It just needs time, and a rare moment where everything lines up just wrong.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough ocean waves may seem random, extreme waves like rogues follow a natural recognizable pattern. Each rogue wave carries a kind of \u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cfingerprint\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2014 a structured wave group before and after the peak that reveals how it formed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cRogue waves are, simply, a bad day at sea,\u201d Fedele said. \u201cThey are extreme events, but they\u2019re part of the ocean\u2019s language. 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That\u2019s just how her brain works\u2014blending tech, artistry, and everyday play into something entirely her own.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAleksandra is a master\u2019s student in Music Technology at Georgia Tech, but \u201cstudent\u201d barely scratches the surface. This summer, she\u2019s been everywhere\u2014physically in Massachusetts and intellectually somewhere between a Pride performance and a human-AI jam session at MIT.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m always with my microphone and MIDI keyboard,\u201d she says, like it\u2019s just second nature. \u201cI love singing and coming up with tunes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELive from MIT \u2014 It\u2019s Human + AI Jamming\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EForget dusty textbooks and silent labs\u2014Aleksandra\u2019s research life is about real-time musical interactions between humans and AI. As a visiting researcher at MIT this summer, she\u2019s digging into what it looks like when musicians \u0022jam\u0022 with intelligent systems. Think futuristic band practice, but with algorithms joining in.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s giving me a lot of exposure to co-design methodologies,\u201d she explains, \u201cand letting me observe how musicians respond to each other\u2014and to AI.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s not just code and theory, either. The insights come alive when she brings them to the stage. This summer, Aleksandra\u2019s band performed at The Music Porch in Reading, MA for Pride Month. Their cover of \u003Cem\u003EPink Pony Club\u003C\/em\u003E turned into a moment she won\u2019t forget.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was so fun seeing people\u2014especially teenagers\u2014singing and dancing together,\u201d she says. \u201cThat\u2019s one of those moments where I just thought, yep, this is why I picked music tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Winehouse Covers to Ableton Experiments\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDespite her research chops, Aleksandra hasn\u2019t lost touch with the joy of just making music. She sings and plays keyboard in a band, covers Amy Winehouse songs, and occasionally writes music just for fun. (Her dream studio partner? You guessed it: Amy herself.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe\u2019s also been expanding her technical toolkit this summer, diving deeper into sound design with Ableton and Serum.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStill learning,\u201d she says, \u201cbut I\u2019m using them for sound design in songs\u2014and loving it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd then there are the unexpected \u201cwhoa\u201d moments. Like when she built a vocal patch for the Pixies\u2019 \u003Cem\u003EWhere Is My Mind?\u003C\/em\u003E to use live during a performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was haunting,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd it worked so well live.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDream Tech and Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAsk Aleksandra what she\u2019d invent if she could mash up two instruments, and she already has an idea:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAutomatic vocal effects through a microphone with a built-in amplifier,\u201d she says, laughing. \u201cHonestly, someone probably already made this, but I want it anyway.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat kind of thinking is exactly what her time at Georgia Tech has sparked. Before the program, she saw music mostly through the lens of conventional instruments. Now? She\u2019s all about how software and hardware can expand what music even is.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHer Summer, in Sound\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf Aleksandra\u2019s summer had a vibe, it\u2019d be:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA creek bubbling in the background\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA long, ghostly reverb trail on a siren vocal\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnd the ever-cozy tones of Animal Crossing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot exactly your typical lab soundtrack\u2014but that\u2019s the beauty of it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis fall, she\u2019s heading back to Georgia Tech after a gap year at Bose, ready to jump into research on multimodal music source separation (AKA teaching machines to pick apart and understand layers in music the way humans do).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yes, she\u2019ll still be singing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHits with Aleksandra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECurrent summer jams: \u003Cem\u003ERosebud\u003C\/em\u003E by Oklou \u0026amp; the new Lorde album\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat people don\u2019t \u201cget\u201d about her work: \u201cHow music signals work on a granular level\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAleksandra Ma doesn\u2019t just study music tech\u2014she lives it. 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During fiscal year 2025, GTRI secured $964 million in new awards, up 11% from the previous year, and earned $980 million in revenue. GTRI\u0027s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to support national security, the state of Georgia, and industry.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cTommer has been a driving force behind GTRI\u2019s growth and evolution, and I\u2019m grateful he\u2019s serving in this interim capacity,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, Georgia Tech\u2019s executive vice president for research. \u201cHis deep roots at Georgia Tech \u2014 as an alumnus, researcher, and executive \u2014 give him a uniquely steady hand at a pivotal time. He leads with both technical expertise and human insight, a rare combination that will serve GTRI well in the months ahead.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEnder leads over 3,000 GTRI employees and researchers across a variety of disciplines, including autonomous systems, cybersecurity, electromagnetics, electronic warfare, modeling and simulation, sensors, systems engineering, test and evaluation, and threat systems. As interim Senior Vice President of Georgia Tech, Ender also serves on the President\u2019s Cabinet helping set operational and strategic direction for the Institute and reports to Tim Lieuwen, Georgia Tech\u2019s executive vice president for Research.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWith nearly 25 years of experience focused on national security and systems engineering research, Ender most recently served as GTRI\u2019s Deputy Director for Research, leading the Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate (EOSD). He managed operations for an 800-person unit with an annual $300 million research portfolio across three research laboratories, and was also a member of the GTRI Executive Council, helping set GTRI strategy and informing critical decisions impacting the organization. Ender was previously the Director of GTRI\u2019s Electronic Systems (ELSYS) Laboratory, which has over 500 personnel across 12 locations in the United States.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEnder\u2019s personal area of research includes development of collaborative, executable Model -Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools utilizing multidisciplinary design optimization and trade space analytics applied to complex problems. He has also served as an instructor and course developer for Georgia Tech\u2019s Professional Master\u2019s in Applied Systems Engineering, and has been a member of several doctoral and master\u2019s thesis committees at Georgia Tech and other universities.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cFor the past two decades, I have had the privilege to work with GTRI\u2019s renowned team of researchers who deliver innovative solutions to the world\u2019s most complex issues,\u201d said Ender. \u201cI am humbled to have been appointed interim Director of GTRI to support our mission focused on national security, improving the human condition, serving the state of Georgia, and educating future technology leaders.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEnder has been invited to participate in a number of national committees, including at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, offering up his expertise in the areas of systems and digital engineering. He is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and an active member of the International Council on Systems Engineers (INCOSE), National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and Military Operations Research Society (MORS), regularly publishing with those organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA three-time alumnus, Ender earned his bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s and doctorate degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP).\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech will be conducting a national search to identify the permanent director of GTRI, with more details to follow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, please contact \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtri.media@gtri.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtri.media@gtri.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about GTRI, visit: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute | GTRI\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETommer Ender, Ph.D., is the interim Director of GTRI and Senior VP at Georgia Tech, succeeding Jim Hudgens, now President and CEO of UL Research Institutes.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Tommer Ender, Ph.D., is the interim Director of GTRI and Senior VP at Georgia Tech, succeeding Jim Hudgens, now President and CEO of UL Research Institutes."}],"uid":"35874","created_gmt":"2025-07-30 15:26:07","changed_gmt":"2025-07-30 15:44:51","author":"Anna Akins","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677532":{"id":"677532","type":"image","title":"Tommer Ender ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGTRI\u0027s interim Director Tommer Ender takes the helm as the organization reaches a new milestone in awards and revenue. 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Leveraging knitting for breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing \u2014 including more sustainable textiles, wearable electronics, and soft robotics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMatsumoto, who is also a principal investigator at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wpi-skcm2.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/\u0022\u003EInternational Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM2) at Hiroshima University\u003C\/a\u003E, is the corresponding author on a new study exploring the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/abstract\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u0022\u003EPulling Apart the Mechanisms That Lead to Jammed Knitted Fabrics\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0022 was published this week in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhysical Review E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and also includes Georgia Tech Matsumoto Group graduate students\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/sarah-gonzalez\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESarah Gonzalez\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/alexander-cachine\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlexander Cachine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in addition to former postdoctoral fellow\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/engineering.tamu.edu\/materials\/profiles\/Michael-Dimitriyev.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Dimitriyev\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who is now an assistant professor at Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe work builds on the group\u2019s previous research demonstrating that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/unraveling-physics-knitting\u0022\u003Eknitted materials can be mathematically \u2018programmed\u2019 to behave in predictable ways\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThese properties are intuitively understood by people who knit by hand,\u201d Matsumoto says, \u201cbut in order to manipulate and use these behaviors in an industrial setting, we need to understand the physics behind them. This new research is another step in that direction.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn Unexpected Twist\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGonzalez, who led the research, first became interested in jamming while conducting adjacent research. \u201cI was using model simulations to characterize how different yarn properties affect the behavior of knitted fabrics and noticed a strange stiff region,\u201d she recalls. \u201cIn our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-46498-z\u0022\u003Eprevious research\u003C\/a\u003E, we had also seen this behavior in lab experiments, which suggested that what we were seeing in the simulations was a genuine phenomenon. I wanted to investigate it further.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAfter digging into the topic, she realized that what she was seeing was called \u2018jamming.\u2019 In knits, Gonzalez explains, jamming occurs when stitches are packed tightly together, and the fabric resists stretching. Although it\u2019s a well-known phenomenon, the physics has mostly been investigated in granular systems, like snow or sand, rather than fabrics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn fabrics, when you pull softly, the response is surprisingly stiff, but when you start pulling harder and harder, the stitches rearrange, and the material softens,\u201d Matsumoto says. \u201cIn granular systems, this is a little like how avalanches work. At low forces, the snow pack is solid, but when the slope is steep, the force of gravity liquidizes that snow pack into an avalanche.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn fabrics, it is a little like having a tangle in a piece of jewelry,\u201d she adds. \u201cIf you pull on it, it gets quite stiff, but if you loosen the knot, the chain can reconfigure, and it\u0027s not so stiff.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnraveling the Physics of Jamming\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUsing a combination of experiments with industrially knitted fabrics and computer models, the team analyzed what causes jamming in fabrics and how to control it. \u201cWe wanted to determine how different yarn properties impacted jamming,\u201d Gonzalez explains. \u201cOur goal was to understand the mechanics of jamming through how yarn interacts at various touchpoints in stitches.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team found that both machine tension and yarn thickness played a key role in making a fabric more or less jammed, and that jamming behaves differently depending on which direction the fabric is stretched.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen you stretch a knit along the rows, the stiffness of the yarn causes fabric jamming. Jamming in the other direction is due to yarn contacts,\u201d says Gonzalez. \u201cWe also showed that the impacts of changing machine tension and yarn thickness differ depending on fabric direction.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cDiscovering that fabric jamming works differently in different directions was a key insight,\u201d she adds. \u201cTo our knowledge, the physics of this has never been explored before.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EModern Innovation \u2014 With a Centuries-Old Technique\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe research dovetails with Matsumoto\u2019s WPI-SKCM2 Center work,\u0026nbsp;which involves investigating fundamental aspects of knots and chirality.\u0026nbsp;The Center is interested in a class of materials called \u201cknotted chiral meta matter\u201d that could lead to more sustainable materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor example, knitting \u2014 which leverages chiral knots \u2014 could be used to create more elastic fabrics from natural materials. \u201cIn many cases, manufacturers use yarns that combine, for example, polyester, cotton, and elastane to create a desired elasticity,\u201d Matsumoto says. \u201cOur research suggests that manipulating the topology of the stitches could lead to a similar elasticity, reducing the need for petroleum-based fibers and creating a more sustainable textile.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cKnitting has the potential to be extremely useful in manufacturing, but knowledge has typically been shared through intuition and word of mouth,\u201d she adds. \u201cBy creating these mathematical models, we hope to formalize that knowledge in a way that\u2019s accessible for large-scale manufacturing \u2014 so we can leverage this centuries-old intuition for modern innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: This work was supported by the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan; National Science Foundation (NSF); and Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDOI:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers in the School of Physics unravel the secrets of the centuries-old practice of knitting in a new study that explores the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Physicists unravel the secrets of the centuries-old practice of knitting in a new study that explores the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension."}],"uid":"35599","created_gmt":"2025-07-25 15:34:08","changed_gmt":"2025-07-30 12:38:14","author":"sperrin6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677487":{"id":"677487","type":"image","title":"Former Matsumoto Group member Krishma Singal operates a knitting machine used to create fabric samples for a previous study. 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That means ensuring adequate energy infrastructure, investing in renewables, training local workers, and mitigating water and carbon impacts through innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA New Kind of Energy Crunch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe rapid rise of AI is fueling explosive demand for computing power \u2014 and in turn, energy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe proliferation of AI workloads has significantly increased data center energy requirements,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/divya-mahajan\u0022\u003EDivya Mahajan\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u201cLarge-scale AI training, especially for language models, leads to elevated and sustained power draw, often nearing the thermal and power envelopes of graphics processing units systems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sustained demand is particularly challenging in hot, humid regions like Georgia, where cooling systems must work harder. \u201cTraining these models can cause thermal instability that directly affects cooling efficiency and power provisioning,\u201d Mahajan explains. \u201cThis amplifies reliance on external cooling infrastructure, increasing water consumption and grid strain.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironmental and Economic Pressure\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEach new data center could lead to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to a small town,\u201d says Marilyn Brown,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/marilyn-a-brown\u0022\u003ERegents\u2019 and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cIn Georgia, the growth of data centers has already led to plans for new gas plants and the extension of aging coal plants.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s an environmental cost to this growth: electricity and water. A single large data center can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERising demand has a price. \u201cIt\u2019s simple supply and demand,\u201d\u0026nbsp;says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scs.gatech.edu\/people\/ahmed-saeed\u0022\u003EAhmed Saeed\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor at the School of Computer Science.\u0026nbsp;\u201cAs overall power demand increases, if supply doesn\u2019t keep up, costs will rise and the most affected will be lower-income consumers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, experts are optimistic that policy and technology can help mitigate these impacts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovation May Hold the Key\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the challenges, experts see opportunities for innovation. \u201cTechnologies like direct-to-chip cooling and liquid cooling are promising,\u201d says Mahajan. \u201cBut they\u2019re not yet widespread.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaeed notes that some companies are experimenting with radical ideas, like Microsoft\u2019s underwater Project Natick or locating data centers in Nordic countries where ambient air can be used for cooling. These approaches challenge conventional infrastructure norms by placing servers underwater or in remote, cold regions. \u201cThese are exciting, but we need scalable solutions that work in places like Georgia,\u201d he emphasizes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Communities Should Ask For\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs communities compete to attract data centers, experts say they should push for commitments that go beyond job creation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCommunities should ensure that their power infrastructure can handle the added load without compromising resilience or increasing costs,\u201d Saeed advises. \u201cThey should also require that data centers use renewable energy or invest in local clean energy projects.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraining and hiring local workers is another key benefit communities can demand. \u201cDeployment and maintenance of data centers require skilled workers,\u201d Saeed adds. \u201cOperators should invest in technical training and hire locally.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolicy Can Make the Difference\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStronger policy frameworks can ensure growth doesn\u2019t come at the expense of Georgia\u2019s most vulnerable communities.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe need more transparency from companies about their energy and water use,\u201d says Brown. \u201cAnd we need policies that prevent the costs of supporting large consumers from being passed on to residential ratepayers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome states are already taking action. Texas passed a bill to give regulators more control over large power consumers. In Georgia, a bill that would have paused tax breaks for data centers until their community impact was assessed was vetoed \u2014 but experts say the conversation is far from over.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cData centers are here to stay,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;Saeed. \u201cThe question is whether we can make them sustainable \u2014 before their footprint becomes too large to manage.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia emerges as a hub for digital infrastructure, the rapid growth of data centers \u2014 driven by rising demand for AI and cloud computing \u2014 presents both economic opportunity and environmental challenges. These resource-intensive facilities strain local power grids, increase greenhouse gas emissions, and consume millions of gallons of water daily. While companies pledge sustainability goals, Georgia Tech experts say stronger policies, greater transparency, and community-driven requirements are essential to ensure that growth benefits residents without overwhelming infrastructure or raising utility costs. Innovations in energy efficiency and cooling technologies show promise, but scalable solutions tailored to Georgia\u2019s climate are urgently needed.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia\u2019s booming data center industry brings economic promise and environmental pressure. 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These scholars have advanced critical research in software security, cryptography, and privacy, collectively publishing 34 papers, most of which appear in top-tier venues.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmmar Askar\u003C\/strong\u003E developed new tools for software security in multi-language systems, including a concolic execution engine powered by large language models. He highlighted DEFCON 2021, which he attended with the Systems Software and Security Lab (SSLab), as a favorite memory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZhengxian He\u003C\/strong\u003E persevered through the pandemic to lead a major project with an industry partner, achieving strong research outcomes. He will be joining Amazon and fondly remembers watching sunsets from the CODA building.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStanislav Peceny\u003C\/strong\u003E focused on secure multiparty computation (MPC), designing high-performance cryptographic protocols that improve efficiency by up to 1000x. He\u2019s known for his creativity in both research and life, naming avocado trees after famous mathematicians and enjoying research discussions on the CODA rooftop.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQinge Xie\u003C\/strong\u003E impressed faculty with her adaptability across multiple domains. Her advisor praised her independence and technical range, noting her ability to pivot seamlessly between complex research challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYibin Yang\u003C\/strong\u003E contributed to the advancement of zero-knowledge proofs and MPC, building toolchains that are faster and more usable than existing systems. 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It was initially led by Christina Gardner-McCune (University of Florida), Dave Touretzky (Carnegie Mellon University), and Bryan Cox (Georgia Tech). The curriculum was co-designed with educators and faculty, including Georgia Tech\u2019s Judith Uchidiuno.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow in its fifth teacher cohort, AI4GA is focused on upskilling educators, many of whom don\u2019t have a background in computer science. Participants in the latest group included science, English, math, and social studies teachers from Georgia, Florida, Texas, and New York.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe did a really good job with Georgia, so now we\u2019re scaling up,\u201d said Cox, Kapor Fellow in Georgia Tech\u2019s Constellations Center for Education in Computing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe curriculum introduced the cohort to machine learning, automated decision-making, natural language processing, and other foundational concepts in AI. They also learned about AI applications, including autonomous robots and self-driving vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/teachers-across-multiple-states-prepare-bring-ai-lessons-classroom\u0022\u003ERead the full story here from the College of Computing \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEighty teachers from four states recently completed intensive training on how to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to middle schoolers, part of a growing initiative to make AI education more accessible and engaging for students across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Eighty teachers from four states recently completed intensive training on how to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to middle schoolers, part of a growing initiative to make AI education more accessible and engaging for students across the country."}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2025-07-25 21:27:24","changed_gmt":"2025-07-25 21:27:53","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677497":{"id":"677497","type":"image","title":"AI Teacher Training","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETeacher Training for AI Lessons\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1753478597","gmt_created":"2025-07-25 21:23:17","changed":"1753478692","gmt_changed":"2025-07-25 21:24:52","alt":"AI Teacher Training","file":{"fid":"261400","name":"AIcopy3.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/25\/AIcopy3.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/25\/AIcopy3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":61352,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/25\/AIcopy3.jpg?itok=lSiDSmWR"}}},"media_ids":["677497"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683292":{"#nid":"683292","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Taiwan Looks to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Ties Through Georgia Tech Innovation Tour","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) at Georgia Tech recently welcomed a Taiwanese delegation for a multi-day visit aimed at fostering international collaboration in technology, innovation, and economic development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis visit exemplifies IPaT\u2019s expanding global initiatives,\u201d said Michael Best, IPaT\u2019s executive director and professor with Georgia Tech\u2019s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and School of Interactive Computing. \u201cWe aim to strengthen Georgia Tech\u2019s relationships with select international universities and companies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe delegation, composed of Taiwanese leaders from academia, high-tech corporations, and national media, engaged in a robust agenda that showcased Georgia\u2019s growing role in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and startup innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETunghai University, one of the visitors on this trip to Atlanta, is already working with Benoit Montreuil, Coca-Cola Material Handling \u0026amp; Distribution Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. The delegation had a chance to visit the Georgia Tech Supply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute where Montreuil is the executive director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first day of the visit started with a briefing by Stella Xu, director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, about Georgia\u2019s Quick Start program \u2014 Georgia\u2019s internationally acclaimed workforce training program that provides customized training free-of-charge to qualified new, expanding, and existing businesses. Next, the group learned about Georgia AIM (AI Manufacturing) \u2013 a statewide effort focused on workforce development and technology adoption for Georgia manufacturers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelegates also toured the advanced manufacturing pilot facility run by the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute where they observed cutting-edge AI and automation technologies in action.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lunch hosted at Tech Square by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and IPaT provided an opportunity for informal dialogue and networking. The group then attended expert-led sessions at the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM). These included a robotics dialogue with Ye Zhao, assistant professor at the George Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, and a tour of the robotic research facilities with Aaron Young, associate professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second day started with a visit to the Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners. This facility houses Georgia Tech\u2019s Atrium, a specialized facility that offers hands-on workshops, dedicated research facilities, industry partnerships, networking opportunities and more, setting the stage for Georgia Tech learners and alumni to immerse themselves in real-world innovation and pave the way for future breakthroughs in technology and design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe afternoon of the second day included a visit to Georgia Tech\u2019s CREATE-X startup accelerator and a pitch from three student innovators who are working to launch a computer vision startup. The group then received an overview of IPaT\u2019s mission and research which included learning about the IPaT Way, a comprehensive approach to people-centered technical innovation. IPaT is exploring new collaboration models to connect research and industry from the Asian region to Georgia Tech research, faculty, and global programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe itinerary also included a meeting with representatives from the Metro Atlanta and Columbus Chambers of Commerce, a tour of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the Porsche U.S. Headquarters, and even an opportunity to attend the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe visit underscored Georgia Tech and IPaT\u2019s role as a global hub for innovation and its commitment to fostering international partnerships that drive technological advancement and economic growth for the state of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech\u2019s interdisciplinary and industry strengths are extremely impressive,\u201d said CY Huang, chairman of the GeoAsia Foundation, investment banker, and expert in the semiconductor industry. \u201cWe look forward to jointly exploring limitless possibilities for collaboration with Taiwan.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) at Georgia Tech recently welcomed a Taiwanese delegation for a multi-day visit aimed at fostering international collaboration in technology, innovation, and economic development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) at Georgia Tech recently welcomed a Taiwanese delegation for a multi-day visit aimed at fostering international collaboration in technology, innovation, and economic development. 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There aren\u2019t enough trained healthcare professionals available to meet the demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome healthcare question-answer chatbots have been introduced to treat those in need. However, the researchers said there\u2019s no transparent or standardized way to test or verify their effectiveness and safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset will enable technologists and researchers to develop more robust and accessible healthcare chatbots tailored to the unique experiences and challenges of Africa.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne such new tool is Google\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medgemma.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMedGemma\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a large-language model (LLM) designed to process medical text and images. AfriMed-QA was used for training and evaluation purposes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfriMed-QA stands as the most extensive dataset that evaluates LLM capabilities across various facets of African healthcare. It contains 15,000 question-answer pairs culled from over 60 medical schools across 16 countries and covering numerous medical specialties, disease conditions, and geographical challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETobi Olatunji and Charles Nimo co-developed AfriMed-QA and co-authored a paper about the dataset that will be presented at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/2025.aclweb.org\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssociation for Computational Linguistics (ACL)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E conference next week in Vienna.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOlatunji is a graduate of Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/omscs.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and holds a Doctor of Medicine from the College of Medicine at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. Nimo is a Ph.D. student in Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing, where he is advised by School of IC professors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mikeb.inta.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Best\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.irfanessa.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIrfan Essa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFocus on Africa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENimo, Olatunji, and their collaborators created AfriMed-QA as a response to MedQA, a large-scale question-answer dataset that tests the medical proficiency of all major LLMs. That includes Google\u2019s Gemini, OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT, and Anthropic\u2019s Claude, among others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, because MedQA is trained solely on the U.S. Medical License Exams, Nimo said it is not adequate to serve patients in underdeveloped African countries nor the Global South at-large.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAfriMed-QA has the contextualized and localized understanding of African medical institutions that you don\u2019t get from Med-QA,\u201d Nimo said. \u201cThere are specific diseases and local challenges in our dataset that you wouldn\u0027t find in any U.S.-based dataset.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOlatunji said one problem African users may encounter using LLMs trained on MedQA is that they may advise unfeasible treatments or unaffordable prescription drugs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou consider the types of drugs, diagnostics, procedures, or therapies that exist in the U.S. that are quite advanced. These treatments are much more accessible, for example in the US, and Europe,\u201d Olatunji said. \u201cBut in Africa, they\u2019re too expensive and many times unavailable. They may cost over $100,000, and many people have no health insurance. Why recommend such treatments to someone who can\u2019t obtain them?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother problem may be that the LLM doesn\u2019t take a medical condition seriously if it isn\u2019t predominant in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe tested many of these models, for example, on how they would manage sickle-cell disease signs and symptoms, and they focused on other \u201cmore likely\u201d causes and did not rank or consider sickle cell high enough as a possible cause,\u201d he said. \u201cThey, for example, don\u2019t consider sickle-cell as important as anemia and cancer because sickle-cell is less prevalent in the U.S.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to sickle-cell disease, Olatunji said some of the healthcare issues facing Africa that can be improved through AfriMed-QA include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHIV treatment and prevention\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPoor maternal healthcare\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWidespread malaria cases\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhysician shortage\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClinician productivity and operational efficiency\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoogle Partnership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMercy Asiedu, senior author of the AfriMed-QA paper and research scientist at Google Research, has dedicated her career to improving healthcare in Africa. Her work began as a Ph.D. student at Duke University, where she invented the Callascope, a groundbreaking non-invasive tool for gynecological examinations\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith her current focus on democratizing healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI), Asiedu, who is from Ghana, helped create a research consortium to develop the dataset. The consortium consists of Georgia Tech, Google, Intron, Bio-RAMP Research Labs, the University of Cape Coast, the Federation of African Medical Students Association, and Sisonkebiotik.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESisonkebiotik is an organization of researchers that drives healthcare initiatives to advance data science, machine learning, and AI in Africa.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOlatunji leads the Bio-RAMP Research Lab, a community of healthcare and AI researchers, and he is the founder and CEO of Intron, which develops natural-language processing technologies for African communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn May, Google released MedGemma, which uses both the MedQA and Afri-MedQA datasets to form a more globally accessible healthcare chatbot. 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As extreme weather events become more frequent, her expertise underscores the importance of seizing post-disaster opportunities to implement long-term, sustainable changes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor communities looking to weather the storms of the future, the message is clear: resilience is not just about surviving the next storm, but about preparing and planning to thrive in the face of inevitable challenges according to Morano.\u003Cbr\u003E---\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKait Morano is the resilience planning director for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cearhub.org\/\u0022\u003ECEAR Hub\u003C\/a\u003E and research scientist with Georgia Tech. CEAR Hub, a research project supported by Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ipat\u0022\u003EInstitute for People and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E, is working with coastal communities to build a future informed by data, guided by strategy, and empowered by knowledge. 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CEAR Hub is a project that joins community organizations, local governments, and educational institutions together to develop the knowledge, tools, and strategies that make our communities more resilient.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island, the camp offered students hands-on activities and outdoor educational experiences, where they analyzed real data collected by NASA scientists and learned about community adaptations to flooding.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interacted with experts from NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the University of Georgia, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, gaining insights into satellite observations, green infrastructure, environmental sensors, and careers related to sea level rise. The camp also included a visit to the Pin Point Heritage Museum, where students engaged with leaders from the historic Gullah Geechee community of Pin Point. 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The project is led by Georgia Tech scientists and engineers working to aid in emergency planning and response during episodes of flooding along Georgia\u2019s coast.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis coastal infrastructure and resilience research initiative is called the Georgia CEAR Hub. This new phase of research follows the successful efforts of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sealevelsensors.org\/\u0022\u003Esmart sea level sensors research\u003C\/a\u003E which was a partnership between Chatham county emergency management agency officials, city of Savannah officials, and Georgia Tech scientists and engineers who have been working together for years to install a network of wireless, internet-enabled sea level sensors in key coastal areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new CEAR Hub aims to advance transformative and inclusive resilience tools that address systemic barriers and enhance equitable access to resources and opportunities. The Hub will promote the resilience and sustainability of vulnerable and marginalized Georgia coastal communities through integrative community-driven research, education, training, and outreach to produce equitable, evidence-based, scalable solutions to challenges related to flooding and sea level rise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERussell J. Clark\u003C\/strong\u003E, senior research scientist in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing, is leading the project. Clark is also a faculty member in the Institute of People and Technology at Georgia Tech. \u003Cstrong\u003EAllen Hyde\u003C\/strong\u003E, assistant professor in the School of History and Sociology in Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, will lead a National Science Foundation project focused on youth disaster resilience as part of the effort.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy We Care\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncreasingly frequent floods along the Georgia coast have exposed the acute vulnerabilities of low-income and historically underserved residents to the growing threats of sea level rise (SLR), storm surge, and extreme precipitation under continued climate change. These threats often create severe localized flooding that impacts vulnerable communities and further exacerbates existing inequalities. Communities can benefit from frameworks for transdisciplinary research that integrate knowledge and data streams across social, ecological, and environmental dimensions and advance the design and implementation of evidence-based solutions for coastal resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat We Are Doing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Community-Direct Spending (CDS) funding for a Coastal Infrastructure and Resilience Research Initiative support the establishment of a Climate Equity and Resilience Hub that promotes the resilience and sustainability of vulnerable and marginalized Georgia coastal communities through integrative community-driven research, education, training, and outreach to produce equitable, evidence-based, scalable solutions to challenges related to flooding and sea level rise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Hub has three primary objectives: 1) Establish a Stakeholder Decision Support System that combines a hyper-local water level observing sensor network and a coastal modeling system to provide real-time high-resolution and high-frequency flood data that coastal communities can use to plan for and respond to flood emergencies and design resilience and adaptation strategies for the long-term effects of projected flooding and sea-level rise; 2) to develop a Community Support and Engagement Strategy that includes partnerships with the following organizations: City of Savannah, Chatham County Emergency Management Agency, The Harambee House Citizens for Environmental Justice, Pin Point Betterment Association, Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Tybee Marine Science Center, Savannah-Chatham County schools; 3) Bolster community capacity for engagement in coastal resilience research and planning activities through the development of enhanced K-12 programming and targeted workforce development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrimary contact(s) for the project: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:russ.clark@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eruss.clark@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E; \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brittany.king@noaa.gov\u0022\u003Ebrittany.king@noaa.gov\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coastalscience.noaa.gov\/project\/coastal-infrastructure-and-resilience-research-initiative-the-georgia-coastal-equity-and-resilience-cear-hub\/\u0022\u003ERead NOAA\u2019s official kickoff announcement for CEAR \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPast article: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/20\/recent-funding-sea-level-sensor-project-savannah-moves-new-phase\u0022\u003EWith Recent Funding, Sea Level Sensor Project in Savannah Moves into New Phase\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Sea Level Research and Resilience Efforts Expand\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project funded by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science has officially started "}],"uid":"27513","created_gmt":"2022-10-05 14:28:46","changed_gmt":"2025-07-17 18:00:21","author":"Walter Rich","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-10-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-10-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"661852":{"id":"661852","type":"image","title":"Coastal Erosion","body":null,"created":"1664979939","gmt_created":"2022-10-05 14:25:39","changed":"1664979939","gmt_changed":"2022-10-05 14:25:39","alt":"Coastal Erosion","file":{"fid":"250700","name":"AdobeStock_257347108 copy-smaller.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/AdobeStock_257347108%20copy-smaller.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/AdobeStock_257347108%20copy-smaller.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":303331,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/AdobeStock_257347108%20copy-smaller.jpg?itok=cQeCyK4U"}}},"media_ids":["661852"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188084","name":"go-ipat"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:walter.rich@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EWalter Rich\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["walter.rich@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682404":{"#nid":"682404","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Researchers Say Stress \u201cSweet Spot\u201d Can Improve Remote Operators\u0027 Performance","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMilitary drone pilots, disaster search and rescue teams, and astronauts stationed on the International Space Station are often required to remotely control robots while maintaining their concentration for hours at a time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech roboticists are attempting to identify the most stressful periods that human teleoperators experience while performing tasks remotely. A novel study provides new insights into determining when a teleoperator needs to operate at a high level of focus and which parts of the task can be delegated to robot automation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EMatthew\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EGombolay\u003C\/strong\u003E calls it the \u201csweet spot\u201d of human ingenuity and robotic precision. Gombolay and students from his \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/core-robotics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECORE Robotics Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Econducted a novel study that measures stress and workload on human teleoperators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGombolay said it can inform military officials on how to strategically implement task automation and maximize human teleoperator performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHumans continue to hand over more tasks to robots to perform, but Gombolay said that some functions will still require human input and oversight for the foreseeable future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecific applications, such as space exploration, commercial and military aviation, disaster relief, and search and rescue, pose substantial safety concerns. Astronauts stationed on the International Space Station, for example, manually control robots that bring in supplies, move cargo, and make structural repairs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s brutal from a psychological perspective,\u201d Gombolay said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe question often asked about automating a task in these fields is, at what point can a robot be trusted more than a human?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA recent paper by Gombolay and his current and former students \u2014 \u003Cstrong\u003ESam\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EYi\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ETing\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EErin\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EHedlund\u003C\/strong\u003E-\u003Cstrong\u003EBotti\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003EManisha\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ENatarajan\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2014 sheds new light on the debate. The paper was published in the IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and will be presented at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NASA-funded study can identify which aspects of tedious, time-consuming tasks can be automated and which require human supervision. If roboticists can pinpoint the elements of a task that cause the least stress, they can automate these components and enable humans to oversee the more challenging aspects.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf we\u2019re talking about repetitive tasks, robots do better with that, so if you can automate it, you should,\u201d said Ting, a former grad student and lead author of the paper. \u201cI don\u2019t think humans enjoy doing repetitive tasks. We can move toward a better future with automation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMilitary officials, for example, could measure the stress of remote drone pilots and know which times during a pilot\u2019s shift require the highest level of attention.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe can get a sense of how stressed you are and create models of how divided your attention is and the performance rate of the tasks you\u2019re doing,\u201d Gombolay said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt can be a low-stress or high-stress situation depending on the stakes and what\u2019s going on with you personally. Are you well-caffeinated? Well-rested? Is there stress from home you\u2019re bringing with you to the workplace? The goal is to predict how good your task performance will be. If it indicates it might be poor, we may need to outsource work to other people or create a safe space for the operator to destress.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Stress Test\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor their study, the researchers cut a small river-shaped path into a medium-density fiberboard. The exercise required the 24 participants to use a remote robotic arm to navigate through the path from one end to the other without touching the edges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe experiment grew more challenging as new stress conditions and workload requirements were introduced. The changing conditions required the test participants to multitask to complete the assignment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGombolay said the study supports the Yerkes-Dodson Law, which states that moderate levels of stress increase human performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe experiment showed that operators felt overwhelmed and performed poorly when multitasking was introduced. Too much stress led to poor performance, but a moderate amount of stress induced more engagement and enhanced teleoperator focus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETing said finding that ideal stress zone can lead to a higher performance rating.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou would think the more stressed you are, the more your performance decreases,\u201d Ting said. \u201cMost people didn\u2019t react that way. As stress increased, performance increased, but when you increased workload and gave them more to do, that\u2019s when you started seeing deteriorating performance.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGombolay said no stress can be just as detrimental as too much stress. Performing a task without stress tends to cause teleoperators to become disinterested, especially if it is repetitive and time-consuming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNo stress led to complacency,\u201d Gombolay said. \u201cThey weren\u2019t as engaged in completing the task.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf your excitement is too low, you get so bored you can\u2019t muster the cognitive energy to reason about robot operation problems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Human Factor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERoboticists have made significant leaps in recent years to remove teleoperators from the equation. Still, Gombolay said it\u2019s too early to tell whether robots can be trusted with any task that a human can perform.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re a long way from full autonomy,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot that robots still can\u2019t do without a human operator. Search and rescue operations, if a building collapses, we don\u2019t have much training data for robots to go through rubble by themselves to rescue people. There are ethical needs for humans to be able to supervise or take direct control of robots.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at Georgia Tech are exploring the relationship between stress levels and the performance of remote robot operators. 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Dedicated to advancing neuroscience and neurotechnology, the institute aims to drive societal progress through discovery, innovation, and public engagement. By bridging disciplines across the sciences, engineering, computing, ethics, policy, and the humanities, INNS will serve as a collaborative hub for exploring the brain in all its complexity \u2014 from molecular mechanisms to behavior and cognition, and from foundational research to clinical and technological applications.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur neuro-related research community has built such a strong transdisciplinary vision for an IRI that I remain fully committed to its growth, even as we face a period of extreme uncertainty about federal research funding,\u201d said Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3763\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJulia Kubanek\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cIn fact, under Chris\u2019s leadership I expect INNS to make our faculty more competitive and successful, bringing Georgia Tech closer to patient communities living with neurological conditions so that our research increasingly impacts people\u2019s lives. INNS will also connect artists, social scientists, neuroscientists and engineers with entrepreneurial opportunities and non-traditional funding pipelines.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe launch of INNS builds on more than a decade of groundwork laid by Georgia Tech\u2019s neuroscience community. Rozell has played a key role in shaping the vision for INNS as a member of the Neuro Next Initiative\u2019s executive committee, and before that, as a steering committee member as the initiative was developed. The executive committee included \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3736\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESimon Sponberg,\u003C\/a\u003E Dunn Family Associate Professor in the School of Physics and the School of Biological Sciences; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/11576\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJennifer Singh\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of History and Sociology; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/sarah-peterson\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESarah Peterson\u003C\/a\u003E, Neuro Next Initiative program manager.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m excited to serve the INNS community in this next phase to build on the momentum generated across campus over many years,\u201d said Rozell. \u201cThe brain is one of the great remaining frontiers, where discovery and innovation can unlock the future of human health and flourishing. INNS is uniquely positioned to lead in the modern interdisciplinary research necessary to address this grand challenge.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERozell brings a unique blend of technical expertise, interdisciplinary leadership, and public engagement to his role as the inaugural executive director of INNS. His work spans neuroscience, data and computer science, neuroengineering, and cognitive science, with a particular focus on developing \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/researchers-identify-crucial-biomarker-tracks-recovery-treatment-resistant-depression\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Escalable brain stimulation therapies\u003C\/a\u003E for treatment-resistant depression. Rozell also serves on advisory boards for organizations at the forefront of neuroethics and scientific rigor, reflecting his commitment to responsible innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterdisciplinary from the outset, Rozell\u2019s training in neuroscience has been shaped by a unique educational path that bridges engineering, the arts, machine learning, neuroscience and translational research. 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That warming process often uses seawater as the source of the heat and essentially wastes the low temperature energy embodied in the liquified natural gas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, by using the cold energy from LNG to chill the air, Georgia Tech researchers created a superior environment for capturing CO\u2082 using materials known as \u201cphysisorbents,\u201d which are porous solids that soak up gases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost DAC systems in use today employ amine-based materials that chemically bind CO2 from the air, but they offer relatively limited pore space for capture,\u0026nbsp;degrade over time, and require substantial energy to operate effectively.\u0026nbsp;Physisorbents, however, offer longer lifespans and faster CO\u2082 uptake but often struggle in warm, humid conditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research study showed that when air is cooled to near-cryogenic temperatures for DAC, almost all of the water vapor condenses out of the air. This enables physisorbents to achieve higher CO\u2082 capture performance without the need for expensive water-removal steps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is an exciting step forward,\u201d said Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lively.chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ERyan Lively\u003C\/a\u003E of ChBE@GT. \u201cWe\u2019re showing that you can capture carbon at low costs using existing infrastructure and safe, low-cost materials.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost and Energy Savings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe economic modeling conducted by Lively\u2019s team suggests that integrating this LNG-based approach\u0026nbsp;into DAC could reduce the cost of capturing one metric ton of CO\u2082 to as low as $70, approximately a threefold decrease from current DAC methods, which often exceed $200 per ton.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough simulations and experiments, the team identified Zeolite 13X and CALF-20 as leading physisorbents for this DAC process. Zeolite 13X is an inexpensive and durable\u0026nbsp;desiccant material used in water treatment, while CALF-20 is a metal-organic framework (MOF) known for its stability and CO2\u0026nbsp;capture performance from flue gas, but not from air.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese materials showed strong CO\u2082 adsorption at -78\u00b0C (a representative temperature for the LNG-DAC system) with capacities approximately three times higher than those found in amine materials that operate at ambient conditions. They also released the captured and purified CO\u2082 with low energy input, making them attractive for practical use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeyond their high CO2 capacities, both\u0026nbsp;physisorbents exhibit critical characteristics such as low desorption enthalpy, cost efficiency, scalability, and long-term stability, all of which are essential for real-world applications,\u201d said lead author Seo-Yul Kim, a postdoctoral researcher in the Lively Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeveraging Existing Infrastructure\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study also addresses a key concern for DAC: location. Traditional systems are often best suited for dry, cool environments. But by leveraging existing LNG infrastructure, near-cryogenic DAC could be deployed in temperate and even humid coastal regions, greatly expanding the geographic scope of carbon removal.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLNG regasification systems are currently an untapped source of cold energy, with terminals operating at a large scale in coastal areas around the world,\u201d Lively said. \u201cBy harnessing even just a portion of their cold energy,\u0026nbsp;we could potentially capture over 100 million metric tons of CO\u2082 per year by 2050.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs governments and industries face increasing pressure to meet net-zero emissions goals, solutions like LNG-coupled near-cryogenic DAC offer a promising path forward. The next steps for the team include continued refinement of materials and system designs to ensure performance and durability at larger scales.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is an exciting example of how rethinking energy flows in our existing infrastructure can lead to low-cost reductions in carbon footprint,\u201d Lively said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study also demonstrated that an expanded range of materials could be employed for DAC. While only a small subset of materials can be used at ambient temperatures, the number that are viable grows substantially at near-cryogenic temperatures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany physisorbents that were previously dismissed for DAC suddenly become viable when you drop the temperature,\u201d said Professor Matthew Realff, co-author of the study and professor at ChBE@GT. \u201cThis unlocks a whole new design space for carbon capture materials.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECitation: Seo-Yul Kim, Akriti Sarswat, Sunghyun Cho, MinGyu Song, Jinsu Kim,\u0026nbsp;Matthew J. Realff, David S. Sholl, and Ryan P. 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Though housed in Germany at the J\u00fclich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), Georgia Tech played a supporting role in helping the system land on the latest\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/top500.org\/lists\/top500\/2025\/06\/\u0022\u003ETOP500 list\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn November 2024, JSC granted Assistant Professor Spencer Bryngelson exclusive access to the system through the JUPITER Research and Early Access Program (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fz-juelich.de\/en\/ias\/jsc\/jupiter\/jureap\u0022\u003EJUREAP\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy preparing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fz-juelich.de\/en\/news\/archive\/press-release\/2025\/jupiter-supercomputer-propels-european-computing-power\u0022\u003EEurope\u2019s fastest supercomputer\u003C\/a\u003E for launch, the joint project yielded valuable simulation data on the effects of shock waves in medicine and transportation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe shock-droplet problem has been a hallmark test problem in fluid dynamics for some decades now. It is sufficiently challenging to study that it keeps me scientifically interested, though the results are manifestly important,\u201d Bryngelson said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUnderstanding the droplet behavior in some extreme regimes remains an open scientific problem of high engineering value.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough JUREAP, JSC engineers tested Bryngelson\u2019s Multi-Component Flow Code (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mflowcode.github.io\/\u0022\u003EMFC\u003C\/a\u003E) on their computers. The project simulated how liquid droplets behave when struck by a large, high-velocity shock wave moving much faster than the speed of sound.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETests produced visualizations of droplets deforming into pancake shapes before ejecting vortex rings as they broke apart from the shock wave. The experiments measured the swirls of air flow formed behind the droplets, known as vorticity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVorticity is one variable aerospace engineers consider when building aircraft designed to fly at supersonic and hypersonic speeds. Small droplets and vortices pose significant hazards for high-Mach vessels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese computer models reduce the risk and cost associated with physical test runs. By simulating extreme scenarios, the JUREAP project demonstrated a safer and more efficient way to evaluate aerospace systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe human body is another fluid space where fast, high-energy flows can occur.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimulations help medical researchers create less invasive shock wave treatments. This technology can be further applied for uses ranging from breaking up kidney stones to treating inflammation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMFC\u2019s versatility for large- and small-scale applications made it suitable for testing JUPITER in its early stages. The project\u2019s success even earned it a JUREAP certificate for scaling efficiency and node performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe use of application codes to test supercomputers is common. We\u2019ve participated in similar programs for OLCF Frontier and LLNL El Capitan,\u201d said Bryngelson, a faculty member with Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Computational Science and Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEngineers at supercomputer sites usually find and sort most problems on their own. But deploying workloads characteristic of what the JUPITER will run in practice stresses it in new ways. In these instances, we usually end up identifying some failure modes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe JSC and Georgia Tech researchers named their joint project Exascale Multiphysics Flows (ExaMFlow).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExaMFlow helps keep JUPITER on pace to become Europe\u2019s first exascale supercomputer. This designation refers to any machine capable of computing one exaflop, or one quintillion (\u201c1\u201d followed by 18 zeros) calculations per second.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll three systems that rank ahead of JUPITER are exascale supercomputers. They are\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/asc.llnl.gov\/exascale\/el-capitan\u0022\u003EEl Capitan\u003C\/a\u003E at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.olcf.ornl.gov\/frontier\/\u0022\u003EFrontier\u003C\/a\u003E at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.anl.gov\/aurora\u0022\u003EAurora\u003C\/a\u003E at Argonne National Laboratory.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJUPITER calculates more than 60 billion operations per watt. This makes the supercomputer the most energy-efficient system among the top five.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExaMFlow ran Bryngelson\u2019s software on JSC\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fz-juelich.de\/en\/ias\/jsc\/systems\/supercomputers\/juwels\u0022\u003EJUWELS Booster\u003C\/a\u003E and JUPITER Exascale Transition Instrument (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fz-juelich.de\/en\/news\/archive\/press-release\/2024\/new-jupiter-module-strengthens-leading-position-of-europe2019s-upcoming-exascale-supercomputer\u0022\u003EJETI\u003C\/a\u003E). The two modules form the backbone of JUPITER\u2019s full design.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExaMFlow\u2019s report showed that MFC performed with near-ideal scaling behavior on JUWELS and JETI compared to similar systems based on NVIDIA A100 GPUs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccess to NVIDIA hardware at Georgia Tech played a key role in ExaMFlow\u2019s success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute hosts the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/phoenix-cluster\/\u0022\u003EPhoenix Research Computing Cluster\u003C\/a\u003E, which includes A100 GPUs among its arsenal of components. Bryngelson\u2019s lab owns NVIDIA A100 GPUs and four\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/researchers-blazing-new-trails-superchip-named-after-computing-pioneer\u0022\u003EGH200 Grace Hopper Superchips\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince JUPITER is equipped with around 24,000 Grace Hopper Superchips, Bryngelson\u2019s work with the hardware proved especially insightful for the ExaMFlow project.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Grace Hopper chip is interesting. It\u2019s not challenging to use like a regular GPU device when one is familiar with running NVIDIA hardware. The more fun part is using its tightly coupled CPU to GPU interconnect to make use of the CPU as well,\u201d Bryngelson said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s not immediately obvious how to best do this, though we used a few tricks to tune its use to our application. They appear to work nicely.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJSC researchers \u003Cstrong\u003ELuis Cifuentes\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ERakesh Sarma\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ESeong Koh\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003ESohel Herff\u003C\/strong\u003E played important roles in running Bryngelson\u2019s MFC software on early JUPITER modules.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ExaMFlow team included NVIDIA scientists \u003Cstrong\u003ENikolaos Tselepidis\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EBenedikt Dorschner\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pair observed their company\u2019s hardware used in the field. They return to NVIDIA with notes that help the corporation build the next devices tailored to the need of scientific computing researchers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe try to be prepared for the latest, biggest computers. 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Funded through GTRI\u2019s IRAD program, Hives equips researchers who are in their first six years of employment to lead projects focused on emerging technologies and security topics that have a national and global impact. Tenure-track assistant professors at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) with less than six years of employment are also eligible to participate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEarly-stage researchers are GTRI\u2019s future, and I think it\u2019s important to encourage them to think beyond today\u2019s security threats and anticipate what\u2019s ahead,\u201d said Ben Riley, a GTRI principal research associate who is the program\u2019s founder and lead coordinator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERiley joined GTRI in 2015 after a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy and holding senior leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Defense. 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You might also begin some early fabrication or software development.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second year is more about bringing that idea to life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s about turning whatever you have envisioned in year one into something tangible you can see, touch or put on the table,\u201d Riley said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants are encouraged to collaborate with other Hives members, GTRI laboratories and Georgia Tech faculty members as they develop their idea. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGTRI Principal Research Engineer Christopher R. Valenta participated in Hives in 2015 during its inaugural year. Valenta began working at GTRI in 2008 as a graduate research assistant while earning his PhD in electrical and computer engineering at Georgia Tech. He graduated in 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EValenta is currently an associate division chief in GTRI\u2019s Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL) and an adjunct professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has expertise in optics, electromagnetics, and signal progressing \u2013 applying these skillsets to optical and RF remote sensing and communications, including LiDAR.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EValenta\u2019s Hives project explored integrating smaller, more rugged optical detectors known as silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) into airborne LiDAR systems to map underwater terrain \u2013 an advancement with important national security implications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir compact design made it possible to mount the system on drones and deploy it more frequently, increasing flexibility and operational costs. By enhancing the ability to gather high-resolution underwater data from the air, this innovation strengthens national security efforts, including coastal mapping and maritime security.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt became the first known system of its kind and was incorporated into a major sponsored program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the technical expertise he gleaned, Valenta said Hives gave him his first chance to fully lead a project, which laid the groundwork for leading larger initiatives in the future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of engineers tend to just focus on the technical side of a project, but Hives also teaches you how to manage a budget, communicate your vision for your project, and lead a team,\u201d Valenta said. \u201cHives gave me the first opportunity to do those things, so when I applied for bigger, more complex programs, I had some foundation to build off of.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELily Huff, a GTRI research engineer and current Hives participant, agreed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Hives program is one of the most applicable early career development programs I\u2019ve participated in,\u201d Huff said. \u201cIt has helped me learn how to manage a budget, lead a team and understand my own mentorship style in a low-pressure environment that has made stepping into larger projects feel less intimidating.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuff began working at GTRI as a co-op student in 2019 while earning her bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech, graduating in 2021. She joined full-time in 2022 and now works in GTRI\u2019s Aerospace, Transportation \u0026amp; Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS), where she specializes in flight test engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor her Hives project, Huff is working with the Army\u2019s Third Infantry Division (3ID) to develop an improved mobile manufacturing space \u2013 similar to a makerspace, but designed for field use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMobile manufacturing spaces could enable real-time problem-solving and innovation on the battlefield, such as repairing or replacing broken equipment by 3D printing or machining parts on site, or customizing gear for local environments by adapting tools and attachments to better suit weather or terrain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile still in development, Huff\u2019s research is already informing how 3ID\u2019s current systems are deployed and helping shape improvements for future use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe project needs more time and funding, but it\u2019s helping inform how systems that are currently being deployed could be improved,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven though many Hives projects have been successful, Riley noted that success isn\u2019t the only measure of value.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEven if a project fails, a big question for me is, what did the participants learn?\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGTRI\u2019s IRAD Program funds discretionary research across the Georgia Tech enterprise that addresses some of the most pressing challenges in national security, economic development, and the overall human condition. These projects extend GTRI\u2019s research base, sustain capability in critical research areas, foster exploration and innovation, and accelerate entry into emerging areas of interest to GTRI and our sponsors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGTRI\u0027s Hives Early Career Independent Research and Development (IRAD) Program is funded through GTRI\u2019s IRAD program and equips researchers who are in their first six years of employment to lead projects focused on emerging technologies and security topics that have a national and global impact. 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Book expenses are the MGRA\u0027s responsibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMGRP Chair Mario Mifsud, who serves as the associate lab director of GTRI\u0027s Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), called the program a win-win for all the involved parties, allowing service members to solve applied engineering problems on sponsored, real-world DoD-related projects while providing GTRI with top talent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022People say there is no free lunch,\u0022 Mifsud said. \u0022But in this program, there is. All of the players, all of the stakeholders, get something more economically than they would if they were doing things on their own.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne member of the current cohort is Ryan Luetjen, a future submariner who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2024. Over the past year, he has worked in EOSL while simultaneously obtaining his master\u2019s degree in electrical and computer engineering at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuetjen is set to graduate from Georgia Tech this summer and will then attend the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston, South Carolina. NPTU Charleston is a technical school that trains personnel for shipboard nuclear power plant operation and maintenance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe chose to participate in MGRP to gain additional hands-on experience and classroom training before starting submarine school.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was in a good place at the Naval Academy where I could pursue grad school, and figured I might as well do it while I\u2019m still in school mode,\u201d Luetjen said. \u201cMGRP has allowed me to apply concepts from my graduate program to my research while also giving me a comprehensive understanding of how the technologies we develop are integrated into the military before I enter the fleet.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELuetjen\u2019s research project explores using drones and LiDAR technology to scan damaged military runways and then applies machine learning to analyze the data and assess the extent of the damage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s been great to take what I\u2019ve learned from my undergrad and grad studies and apply it in a hands-on way,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHelen Works and Mihiri Fernando are two other cohort members and recent graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Works is a civil engineer in the Air Force and is conducting research in GTRI\u2019s Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL). She is set to graduate with her master\u2019s in nuclear engineering from Tech in December. Fernando is working in the Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) at GTRI and earning her master\u2019s in computational science and engineering, with graduation also in December.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorks\u2019 research has focused on developing a basemat to support a deployable microreactor \u2013 a nuclear reactor designed to fit in a shipping container and provide power in remote or disaster-stricken areas. The base mat serves two key purposes: to stabilize the reactor on uneven terrain and to shield the ground from radiation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter graduation, Works will receive her station assignment for the Air Force and is eager to apply the nuclear energy research she conducted through MGRP.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would love to take what I learned here and advance the future of reactor technology, whether within the Air Force, in a lab or with a private nuclear company,\u201d Works said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce Fernando graduates, she plans to attend Undergraduate Pilot Training, which is a rigorous year-long program that trains newly commissioned Air Force officers to become military pilots.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe start out flying trainer aircraft, but my ultimate goal is to fly bombers, ideally the B-1 or B-2,\u201d Fernando said. \u201cI\u2019m very excited for that and to apply what I\u2019ve been learning here at Georgia Tech and GTRI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt GTRI, Fernando has been contributing to a project aimed at upgrading the communication systems of the U.S. Army\u2019s CH-47 Chinook helicopters, specifically replacing outdated and unsupported hardware with new radio controls, cryptographic systems and tactical communication equipment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe said the most rewarding part of her research has been watching everything come together over just a few months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I started in the fall, the size and complexity of these projects felt overwhelming,\u201d she said. \u201cBut now, I\u2019m at the point where I understand how everything fits together and it\u2019s been exciting to contribute to that. For example, seeing something go from an Excel sheet to an actual program has been really fun.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll three cohort members agreed that transitioning from the structure and discipline of their military academies to part-time research and grad school, where they have more flexibility over their time, has been an adjustment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut they said MGRP has equipped them with the critical thinking, strategic planning and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in their next phase of their careers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGTRI has provided us with a lot of support through MGRP; it\u2019s been a rewarding experience,\u201d Luetjen said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe MGRP selection process has three components.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, the military officer must apply to a service sponsoring program, and the program must put the individual on active duty, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to the Atlanta area to participate in MGRP. At the same time, candidates apply to the Georgia Tech STEM graduate degree program of their choice and must be accepted into their desired program to be eligible to participate. Thirdly, candidates must fill out an MGRP program application, which is available on GTRI\u0027s MGRP webpage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce these three steps are completed, the candidate\u2019s application package is forwarded to the GTRI labs, divisions, and branches that best align with the candidate\u2019s graduate degree program and research area(s) of interest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELab placements represent a best fit and many participants receive more than one offer from within the different GTRI labs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the fall semester, the MGRP is adding support for a new role, the Military Affiliated Researcher (MAR).\u0026nbsp;This category of MGRP student comes to Georgia Tech with their degree program already funded, but still elects to work at GTRI to gain research experience.\u0026nbsp; MARs also have their pay and allowances covered by their military service, so they are zero cost to GTRI and the project sponsor.\u0026nbsp; The program is tracking to have three MARs onboard in the fall cohort.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to spreading the word about GTRI\u0027s science and engineering expertise, MGRP builds a lifelong bond with service members and further strengthens GTRI\u0027s relationship with the military \u2013 for whom much of its work is dedicated.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in learning more about MGRP, please visit: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\/outreach\/mgrp\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMilitary Graduate Research Program | GTRI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGTRI is proud to host nine U.S. military officers in its latest Military Graduate Research Program (MGRP) cohort \u2013 bringing total participation to 38 since the program launched in 2020. 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Every year, the Foundation grants up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards worldwide, which recognize internationally leading researchers of all disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe award\u2019s \u20ac80,000 endowment will support a research trip to Germany for up to a year \u2014 during which Kostka will collaborate with Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mpi-bremen.de\/en\/Biogeochemistry-Group\/People\/Marcel-Kuypers.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMar\u00adcel Kuypers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mpi-bremen.de\/en\/Home.html\u0022\u003EMax Planck In\u00adsti\u00adtute for Mar\u00adine Mi\u00adcro\u00adbi\u00ado\u00adlogy\u003C\/a\u003E in Bre\u00admen, Germany \u2014 to as\u00adsess the role of mar\u00adine plant mi\u00adcro\u00adbi\u00ado\u00admes in coastal mar\u00adine eco\u00adsys\u00adtem health and climate re\u00adsi\u00adli\u00adence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKostka, who holds joint appointments in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/joel-kostka\u0022\u003ESchool of Bio\u00adlo\u00adgical Sci\u00adences\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/kostka-joel\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E, is also the as\u00adso\u00adci\u00adate chair for re\u00adsearch in Bio\u00adlo\u00adgical Sci\u00adences. He was\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/joel-kostka-named-director-georgia-tech-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003E\u200b\u200brecently named the inaugural faculty director\u003C\/a\u003E of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/new-center-science-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech for Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow\u003C\/a\u003E. The new Center, announced by the College of Sciences in December 2024, will drive research aimed at improving life across the state of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWetlands in a changing climate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cHuman population is centered on coastlines, and coastal ecosystems provide many services for people,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cAlthough they cover less than 1 percent of the ocean, coastal wetlands store over 50 percent of the seafloor\u2019s rich carbon reserves.\u201d But researchers aren\u2019t sure how these ecosystems will respond to a changing climate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMicrobes may be the key. Microbes play a critical role in maintaining plant health and helping them adapt to stressors, Kostka says. Similar to human bodies, plants have microbiomes: a community of microbes intimately associated with the plant that help it take up nutrients, stimulate the plant\u2019s immune system, and regulate plant hormones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur research indicates that plant microbiomes are fundamental to wetland ecosystem health, yet almost everything we know about them is from agricultural systems,\u201d he adds. \u201cWe know very little about the microbes associated with these important marine plants that dominate coastal ecosystems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKostka\u2019s work in Germany will investigate how microbiomes help coastal marine plants adapt to stress and keep them healthy. From there, he will investigate how plant microbiomes contribute to the carbon and nutrient cycles of coastal ecosystems \u2014 and how they contribute to ecosystem resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding collaboration \u2014 and insights\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne goal of the collaboration is to exchange information on two types of marine plants that dominate coastal ecosystems worldwide: those associated with seagrass meadows and salt marshes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve investigated salt marsh plants in the intertidal zone between tides, and my colleagues at the Max Planck Institute have focused on seagrass beds and seagrass meadows, which are subtidal, below the tides,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cWhile these two ecosystems have some different characteristics, they both cover large areas of the global coastline and are dominated by salt-tolerant plants.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn salt marshes, Kostka has shown that marine plants have symbiotic microbes in their roots that help them to take up nitrogen and deal with stress by removing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/experts\/sulfur-oxidation-and-reduction-are-coupled-nitrogen-fixation-roots-salt-marsh-foundation\u0022\u003Etoxic sulfides\u003C\/a\u003E. He suspects that these plant-microbe interactions are critical to the resilience of coastal ecosystems. \u201cThe Max Planck Institute made similar observations in seagrass meadows as we did in salt marshes,\u201d Kostka explains. \u201cBut they found different bacteria.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Georgia to Germany\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBeyond supporting excellence in research, another key goal of the Humboldt Research Award is to support international collaboration \u2014 something very familiar to Kostka. \u201cI\u0027ve been working with Professor Kuypers and the Max Planck Institute in Bremen for many years,\u201d he says, adding that he completed his postdoctoral research at the Institute. \u201cMax Planck\u0027s labs are some of the best in the world for what they do, and their imaging technology can give us an unprecedented look at plant-microbe interactions at the cellular level.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis project is also special because I am collaborating with other scientists in northern Germany,\u201d Kostka adds. \u201cThe University of Bremen is home to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.marum.de\/en\/index.html\u0022\u003ECen\u00adter for Mar\u00adine En\u00advir\u00adon\u00admental Sci\u00adences\u003C\/a\u003E (MARUM), which is designated as a Cluster of Excellence by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dfg.de\/en\u0022\u003EGerman National Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E, so there are a number of fantastic research centers in Bremen to work with.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHis hope is that this project will deepen collaboration between the research at Georgia Tech and research in Germany. \u201cI look forward to seeing what we can uncover about these critical systems while working 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adequate patient care in South Korea are getting support from Georgia Tech and Korean-based researchers through an AI-powered robotic medical assistant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETop South Korean research institutes have enlisted Georgia Tech researchers \u003Cstrong\u003ESehoon\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EHa\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EJennifer G.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EKim\u003C\/strong\u003E to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to help the humanoid assistant navigate hospitals and interact with doctors, nurses, and patients.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHa and Kim will partner with Neuromeka, a South Korean robotics company, on a five-year, 10 billion won (about $7.2 million US) grant from the South Korean government. Georgia Tech will receive about $1.8 million of the grant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHa and Kim, assistant professors in the School of Interactive Computing, will lead Tech\u2019s efforts and also work with researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENeuromeka has built industrial robots since its founding in 2013 and recently decided to expand into humanoid service robots.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELee, the group leader of the humanoid medical assistant project, said he fielded partnership requests from many academic researchers. Ha and Kim stood out as an ideal match because of their robotics, AI, and human-computer interaction expertise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Ha, the project is an opportunity to test navigation and control algorithms he\u2019s developed through research that earned him the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Ha combines computer simulation and real-world training data to make robots more deployable in high-stress, chaotic environments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDr. Ha has everything we want to put into our system, including his navigation policies,\u201d Lee said. \u201cHe works with robots and AI, and there weren\u2019t many candidates in that space. We needed a collaborator who can create the software and has experience running it on robots.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHa said he is already considering how his algorithms could scale beyond hospitals and become a universal means of robot navigation in unstructured real-world environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFor now, we\u2019re focusing on a customized navigation model for Korean environments, but there are ways to transfer the data set to different environments, such as the U.S. or European healthcare systems,\u201d Ha said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe final product can be deployed to other systems and industries. It can help industrial workers at factories, retail stores, any place where workers can get overwhelmed by a high volume of tasks.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKim will focus on making the robot\u2019s design and interaction features more human. She\u2019ll develop a large-language model (LLM) AI system to communicate with patients, nurses, and doctors. She\u2019ll also develop an app that will allow users to input their commands and queries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis project is not just about controlling robots, which is why Dr. Kim\u2019s expertise in human-computer interaction design through natural language was essential.,\u201d Lee said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKim is interviewing stakeholders from three South Korean hospitals to identify service and care pain points. The issues she\u2019s identified so far relate to doctor-patient communication, a lack of emotional support for patients, and an excessive number of small tasks that consume nurses\u2019 time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal is to develop this robot in a very human-centered way,\u201d she said. \u201cOne way is to give patients a way to communicate about the quality of their care and how the robot can support their emotional well-being.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe found that patients often hesitate to ask busy nurses for small things like getting a cup of water. We believe this is an area a robot can support.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe robot\u2019s hardware will be built in Korea, while Ha and Kim will develop the software in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJong-hoon Park, CEO of Neuromeka, said in a press release the goal is to have a commercialized product as soon as possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThrough this project, we will solve problems that existing collaborative robots could not,\u201d Park said. \u201cWe expect the medical AI humanoid robot technology being developed will contribute to reducing the daily work burden of medical and healthcare workers in the field.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers Sehoon Ha and Jennifer Kim are working with South Korean institutions to create an AI-powered medical assistant robot. This five-year project, funded by a $7.2 million grant from the South Korean government, aims to alleviate the workload of healthcare professionals in South Korea by enabling the robot to navigate hospitals and interact with staff and patients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers are collaborating with South Korean research institutes on a five-year grant to develop an AI-powered humanoid medical assistant to help doctors and nurses in South Korea."}],"uid":"36530","created_gmt":"2025-06-25 19:49:57","changed_gmt":"2025-06-25 19:55:15","author":"Nathan Deen","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677282":{"id":"677282","type":"image","title":"IMG_4499-copy.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESchool of Interactive Computing Assistant Professor Sehoon Ha, Neuromeka researchers Joonho Lee and Yunho Kim, School of IC Assistant Professor Jennifer Kim, and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute researcher Dongyeop Kang, are collaborating to develop a medical assistant robot to support doctors and nurses in Korea. 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Harrison Brown Family Chair. \u201cWe are incredibly proud and congratulate Professors Brown, Engle, and Nemirovski on this well-deserved honor. This distinction is a testament to their significant contributions and an honor that recognizes that critical research happens at the intersection of disciplines.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElection to the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nasonline.org\/\u0022\u003ENational Academy of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E is among the highest honors a scientist can receive, recognizing \u201cdistinguished and continuing achievements in original research,\u201d as the Academy puts it. It has been reserved for just 2,403 people in the United States. Nominations for new members can come only from current Academy members.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn the hierarchy of scientific acknowledgment, the only things higher are the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Nobel Prize,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/340\u0022\u003EEngle, professor in the School of Psychology.\u003C\/a\u003E \u201cIn my wildest dreams, I never imagined it for myself.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEngle studies the nature of working memory and its relationship to attention control. At its most basic, his work focuses on how people differ in their ability to concentrate on a single task. Understanding these differences helps us understand why individuals\u2019 cognitive performance varies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEngle came to Georgia Tech in 1995 to lead the School of Psychology. After 13 years, he stepped down to create the Georgia State University\/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. His work has been influential in social and developmental psychology, emotion, and psychopathology, among other areas. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI don\u2019t know of any successful scientists who do what we do for the glory. We are driven by questions and are so fortunate to have jobs where people actually pay us to spend our lives looking through the metaphorical microscope,\u201d Engle said. \u201cAt the same time, we all love having our work acknowledged and respected by our scientific heroes. That is what this feels like: People who I have read about in my field since I was an undergraduate are saying that my work has value.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Engle, Nemirovski expressed surprise at his election to the Academy, despite more than five decades of contributions to optimization theory and algorithms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhile I respect my professional achievements, I do not value them as matching the honor,\u201d said Nemirovski, who came to Georgia Tech in 2005 and is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/arkadi-nemirovski\u0022\u003EJohn Hunter Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet he is credited with several significant achievements in the field of convex optimization \u2014 the Ellipsoid algorithm (with D. Yudin), mirror descent, interior point methods for nonlinear convex problems (with Y. Nesterov), and robust optimization (with A. Ben-Tal) \u2014 and in non-parametric statistics (with A. Juditsky).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, Nemirovski credited his collaborators with helping him build an impactful career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe excellent professional training I got under supervision of Professor Eugene Shilov at the Department of Mechanics and Mathematics of Moscow State University, and the honor and privilege to communicate and, in many cases, to collaborate with outstanding colleagues \u2014 Boris Polyak, Rafail Khasminskii, Yuri Nesterov, Aharon Ben-Tal, Anatoli Iouditski, Alexander Shapiro, David Donoho, Stephen Boyd \u2014 their influence made me what I am as a professional,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENemirovski also is a fellow of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrown has established herself as an international leader in the analysis of clean energy policies. She\u2019s a pioneer in incorporating behavioral and social science principles into complex energy-engineering models that are used to evaluate policy proposals and to assess opportunities such as the size of the energy-efficiency gap in the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe developed an approach as a regulator of the Tennessee Valley Authority that characterizes energy efficiency in terms of a power plant \u2014 in essence, the size, cost, and reliability of the plant that would not have to be built if companies took steps to conserve energy. She also developed carbon accounting methods at Georgia Tech that were applied to the first carbon footprint assessments of the nation\u2019s largest 100 metropolitan areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing elected to the National Academy of Sciences is a great honor,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/brown\u0022\u003EBrown, Regents Professor and Brook Byers Professor in Sustainable Systems in the School of Public Policy.\u003C\/a\u003E \u201cIt is also a great testament to the outstanding faculty and students across Georgia Tech, who are fostering the kind of sustainable energy systems and policies that will help the world step back from the brink of climate disaster.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrown arrived at Georgia Tech in 2006 after establishing herself at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a national leader in the analysis and interpretation of energy futures in the United States. A year later, she and her co-authors won the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group III Assessment Report on Mitigation of Climate Change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarlier this year, Brown also was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cColleagues like Professors Brown, Engle, and Nemirovski are what makes Georgia Tech such a special place,\u201d Bras said. \u201cThey are true scholars and dedicated teachers, and they are examples to their students, their friends, and colleagues. We all rejoice with them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrook Byers Professor, Marilyn Brown is among 3 Georgia Tech faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Election to the Academy is among the highest honors a scientist can achieve.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScientific endeavors across Georgia Tech are broad, deep, and varied \u0026mdash; a fact underscored last week when the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nasonline.org\/news-and-multimedia\/news\/2020-nas-election.html\u0022\u003ENational Academy of Sciences announced three Tech scholars among its newest members.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/news-events\/stories\/2020\/4\/marilyn-brown-elected-national-academy-sciences\/634835\u0022\u003EMarilyn Brown\u003C\/a\u003E is one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s top analysts of clean energy policy; Randall Engle is a leader in understanding individual differences in memory and attention; and Arkadi Nemirovski has helped shape the field of continuous optimization. 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Percy Award for Public Service. The ASE presents this award to individuals for outstanding public service in energy efficiency. Recipients promote innovative solutions that lower consumers\u2019 energy bills while helping energy companies to reduce capital requirements and increase system utilization.\u0026nbsp; Professor Brown is no exception in this regard. She has published ground-breaking research on the integration of energy efficiency and demand response resources. She directed Oak Ridge National Lab\u2019s efficiency and renewables program and was a two-term presidential appointee to Tennessee Valley Authority\u2019s Board of Directors, where she promoted the concept of energy efficiency as a virtual power plant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn awards gala (https:\/\/www.ase.org\/events\/2019-evening-stars-energy-efficiency-awards-gala) will be held in Washington, D.C. on September 19, 2019, with more than 400 energy efficiency executives, advocates, and government officials. \u201cWe\u2019re honoring the leaders who spurred decades of energy efficiency gains, together with those making aggressive energy-saving advances today,\u201d said the ASE\u2019s President Jason Hartke. \u201cWithout these awardees\u2019 leadership, we\u2019d be using and paying for more energy unnecessarily every day.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe other four Percy Award recipients are: \u0026nbsp;Ralph Cavanagh and Kit Kennedy, of the Climate \u0026amp; Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council; Clark Gellings, from Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI); and Stephen Wiel, former Nevada utility commissioner, founder and chair of the NARUC Conservation Committee, and Head of the Energy Analysis Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 1977 by Sens. Charles H. Percy (R-Ill.) and Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.), the Alliance to Save Energy was launched following the oil embargo of the 1970\u2019s \u2013 a pivotal time in our nation\u2019s history that exposed fundamental weaknesses in our nation\u2019s economic security and challenged us to develop innovate energy solutions. The ASE is a nonprofit, bipartisan alliance of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders with a mission to promote energy productivity worldwide \u2013 including through energy efficiency \u2013 to achieve a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security, affordability and reliability.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProf. Brown is a recipient of the 2019 Charles H. Percy Award for Public Service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Prof. Brown is a recipient of the 2019 Charles H. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial \u0026amp; Systems Engineering and in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech. Dr. Thomas\u0027s research interests include energy systems, sustainability, industrial ecology, technology assessment, international security, and science and technology policy. Her current research projects include the environmental impacts of biofuels and electricity system policy and planning. Dr. Thomas is a member of the USDA\/DOE Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. In 2004-2005, she was the American Physical Society Congressional Science Fellow. Dr. Thomas is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and of the American Physical Society, and has been a Member of the U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board. She is currently a member of the board of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance and a member of the Federation of American Scientists Board of Experts.\u0026nbsp;She has previously worked at the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, and at Princeton University\u2019s Environmental Institute. 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ISYE; environment; energy"},{"id":"9624","name":"Class of 1934"},{"id":"177355","name":"outstanding interdisciplinary activity award"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"672587":{"#nid":"672587","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Re-Wind USA Wins First Phase of DOE Prize","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPioneering a new recycling approach led to a big win for Re-Wind USA,\u0026nbsp;a Georgia Tech research team led by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/russell-gentry\u0022\u003ERussell Gentry\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;The team has won the first phase of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/articles\/doe-announces-phase-one-prize-winners-boost-recycling-circular-wind-energy-economy\u0022\u003EDepartment of Energy\u0027s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize\u003C\/a\u003E, receiving $75,000 and an invitation to compete in the final phase.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Our innovation for end-of-service wind turbine blades is both simple and elegant \u2013 at its core, our technology captures all the embodied energy in the composite materials in the blade,\u0022 said Gentry, professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Architecture\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The Re-Wind Network has pioneered structural recycling, the only of a number of competing technologies that upcycles the material of the blade and preserves the embodied energy from manufacturing,\u0022 Gentry said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Little additional energy is used to remanufacture the blade and the life of the blade, typically 20 years, is extended at least 50 years. This is a win-win solution from an environmental and economic perspective.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther methods for dealing with decommissioned wind blades involve mechanical grinding and landfilling of subsequent waste, an expensive and energy-intensive process, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam members include Gentry, Sakshi Kakkad, Cayleigh Nicholson, Mehmet Bermek, and Larry Bank, from the School of Architecture; Gabriel Ackall, Yulizza Henao, and Aeva Silverman, from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/prod.ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E; \u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eric-johansen-522aa329\u0022\u003EEric Johansen\u003C\/a\u003E, a business consultant from Fiberglass Trusses Inc.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team is part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.re-wind.info\/\u0022\u003ERe-Wind Network\u003C\/a\u003E, a multinational research and development network which develops large-scale infrastructure projects from decommissioned wind turbine blades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERe-Wind\u0027s pedestrian bridges, known as BladeBridges, have\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/feature\/georgia-tech-research-makes-new-life-old-blades\u0022\u003Ealready captured media attention\u003C\/a\u003E. Two more BladeBridges are expected in Atlanta in 2024, Gentry said. Re-Wind has also developed, prototyped, and tested transmission poles made from blade segments. The team\u0027s other proposals include culverts, barriers, and floats.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Pioneering Process Leads to Big Win for Tech Research Team"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA pioneering a new recycling approach led to a big win for Re-Wind USA in the first phase of the Department of Energy\u0027s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize, receiving $75,000 and an invitation to compete in the final phase.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A pioneering a new recycling approach led to a big win for Re-Wind USA in\u00a0the first phase of the\u00a0Department of Energy\u0027s Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2024-01-31 16:53:14","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 16:05:20","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672913":{"id":"672913","type":"image","title":"top.re-wind.bladebridge_0.png","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOverhead view of the Re-Wind crew doing structural testing on a decommissioned wind turbine blade bridge on an industrial lot.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1706720141","gmt_created":"2024-01-31 16:55:41","changed":"1706720141","gmt_changed":"2024-01-31 16:55:41","alt":"Overhead view of the Re-Wind crew doing structural testing on a decommissioned wind turbine blade bridge on an industrial lot.","file":{"fid":"256243","name":"top.re-wind.bladebridge_0.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/31\/top.re-wind.bladebridge_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/31\/top.re-wind.bladebridge_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2310937,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/01\/31\/top.re-wind.bladebridge_0.png?itok=7dLAHtNB"}}},"media_ids":["672913"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/feature\/re-wind-usa-wins-first-phase-doe-prize","title":"Original article on Georgia Tech School of Architecture website"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.re-wind.info\/","title":"Re-Wind Network Website"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"136","name":"Aerospace"},{"id":"137","name":"Architecture"},{"id":"179355","name":"Building Construction"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"10403","name":"russell gentry"},{"id":"193475","name":"Re-Wind"},{"id":"1153","name":"recycling"},{"id":"2330","name":"wind turbines"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAnn Hoevel,\u0026nbsp;Director of Communications,\u0026nbsp;College of Design\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["ann.hoevel@design.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659749":{"#nid":"659749","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Using Bio-Inspired Design to Teach High School Students About Engineering","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor decades, engineers and scientists have looked to nature for inspiration. One of the most famous examples is Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral. In 1955, he invented the hook and loop fastener (which he later named Velcro) after studying burdock burrs that kept sticking to his clothes during a hunting trip. For the birth of flight, the Wright brothers studied how birds change the angle of their wings to roll right or left while in the air. They would use the example to refine their control systems in the world\u2019s first successful motor-operated airplane. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA number of Georgia Tech researchers are also focused on biologically inspired design, ranging from the study of how\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/mechanics-pellet-carrying-honey-bees\u0022\u003Ehoney bees transport pollen pellets\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to how\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/tiny-limbs-and-long-bodies-coordinating-lizard-locomotion\u0022\u003Esmall, snakelike lizards move\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the assistance of a $3 million National Science Foundation grant, Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cbid.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Biologically Inspired Design (CBID)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;are partnering on a three year research project that introduces biologically inspired design to high school students throughout metro Atlanta.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/using-bio-inspired-design-teach-high-school-students-about-engineering\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead the Full Story at the College of Engineering Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s BIRDEE program is helping metro Atlanta public school teachers develop new engineering curriculum to inspire high school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s BIRDEE program is helping metro Atlanta public school teachers develop new engineering curriculum to inspire high school students."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2022-07-29 15:52:56","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 16:00:11","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-07-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"659750":{"id":"659750","type":"image","title":"BIRDEE Group Photo","body":null,"created":"1659110393","gmt_created":"2022-07-29 15:59:53","changed":"1659110393","gmt_changed":"2022-07-29 15:59:53","alt":"Group photo of the BIRDEE participants at the Atlanta Zoo.","file":{"fid":"250064","name":"BIRDEE Group Photo Zoo.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/BIRDEE%20Group%20Photo%20Zoo.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/BIRDEE%20Group%20Photo%20Zoo.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":878420,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/BIRDEE%20Group%20Photo%20Zoo.jpg?itok=M1B_jWiL"}}},"media_ids":["659750"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/07\/using-bio-inspired-design-teach-high-school-students-about-engineering","title":"Full Story"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"146","name":"Life Sciences and Biology"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2861","name":"CBID"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"190984","name":"Bio-inspired design"},{"id":"327","name":"high school"},{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:candler.hobbs@coe.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECandler Hobbs\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Officer, College of Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["candler.hobbs@coe.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"623619":{"#nid":"623619","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Brook Byers Prof. Brown Takes Deep Dive into Energy Poverty in New Paper","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn an era of U.S. energy abundance, the persistently high energy bills paid by low-income households is troubling.\u201d\u0026nbsp; So begins the abstract to a new paper authored by Brook Byers Professor Marylin Brown and several co-authors.\u0026nbsp; Prof. Brown is also a Georgia Regents\u2019 Professor, Director of the Georgia Tech Climate and Energy Policy Laboratory, and a Nobel Laureate.\u0026nbsp; The paper was recently published in the open access journal Progress in Energy, the full title of which is \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iopscience.iop.org\/article\/10.1088\/2516-1083\/ab250b\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELow-income Energy Affordability in an Era of U.S. Energy Abundance\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis paper is a review of the current literature on energy costs in low-income households in the U.S. \u0026nbsp;The review reveals that socio-economic factors of the energy landscape put an onerous burden on poor households.\u0026nbsp; Programs meant to alleviate the burdens of energy insecurity are not particularly effective.\u0026nbsp; The authors draw four general conclusions:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnergy burden is highest among low-income households.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELow-income energy burden is worsening despite programs and funds tasked to help.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELow-income households cannot take advantage of many of the policies and programs that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELow-income utility customers receive a disproportionately small share of the funding targeted to improve residential energy efficiency.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe authors point out that the most common models for policy interventions into energy poverty were begun in the 1970\u2019s.\u0026nbsp; Few innovations or adjustments have been made to them despite a changing energy environment.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Currently, short term solutions, like financial assistance with utility bills, vastly outweigh programs with longer term effects such as weatherization or appliance replacement programs.\u0026nbsp; The focus on the short-term financial needs of low-income rate payers tends to perpetuate energy insecurity, rather than offering efficiency investments, which have proven to be a more durable solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany other policy solutions are suggested in the paper including inter-agency coordination, targeting low-income multi-family housing, implementing technology solutions such as smart thermostats, and innovations in the financing of energy upgrades.\u0026nbsp; The authors also emphasize that some programs result in additional benefits which aren\u2019t usually accounted for.\u0026nbsp; For example, members of households that undergo a weatherization process have better overall health than those that receive other energy help.\u0026nbsp; Weatherization results in improved indoor air quality, which is thought to lead to better overall health.\u0026nbsp; This, in turn, results in multiplying the financial benefits due to reduced sick days and lower healthcare costs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInsights, like the one outlined above, prompted the authors to suggest more holistic and scalable approaches to addressing energy poverty in conjunction with other health and poverty related issues. \u0026nbsp;Professor Brown and her collaborators conclude that the transition to a sustainable energy future need not leave behind those at the low end of the income spectrum.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In an era of U.S. energy abundance, the persistently high energy bills paid by low-income households is troubling.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; So begins the abstract to a new paper authored by Brook Byers Professor Marylin Brown and several co-authors.\u0026nbsp; Prof. Brown is also a Georgia Regents\u0026rsquo; Professor, Director of the Georgia Tech Climate and Energy Policy Laboratory, and a Nobel Laureate.\u0026nbsp; The paper was recently published in the open access journal \u003Cem\u003EProgress in Energy\u003C\/em\u003E, the full title of which is \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iopscience.iop.org\/article\/10.1088\/2516-1083\/ab250b\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELow-income Energy Affordability in an Era of U.S. Energy Abundance\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022\/bigideas\/brook-byers-prof-brown-takes-deep-dive-energy-poverty-new-paper\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Brook Byers Professor Marylin Brown and several co-authors have published a paper on energy poverty in _Progress in Energy_."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2019-07-22 23:44:05","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:54:36","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"617552":{"id":"617552","type":"image","title":"Marilyn Brown","body":null,"created":"1549654607","gmt_created":"2019-02-08 19:36:47","changed":"1549654607","gmt_changed":"2019-02-08 19:36:47","alt":"","file":{"fid":"235058","name":"Brown Portrait High Res 2018.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brown%20Portrait%20High%20Res%202018.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brown%20Portrait%20High%20Res%202018.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1084696,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Brown%20Portrait%20High%20Res%202018.png?itok=xDn4Rjz4"}}},"media_ids":["617552"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"},{"id":"330","name":"Marilyn Brown"},{"id":"181802","name":"energy poverty"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"603983":{"#nid":"603983","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New BBISS Fellows Appointed","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFive new Fellows were appointed to the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. In addition to their own work, BBISS Fellows serve as advisors to the BBISS and help to advance its vision, mission, values, and objectives across the community of sustainability-minded researchers, educators, and students at Georgia Tech. Fellows will work with the BBISS for three years, with the potential for renewal.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe five new Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Faculty (BBISS) Fellows are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/brown_2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKate Pride Brown\u003C\/a\u003E (School of History and Sociology)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/massetti\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmanuele Massetti\u003C\/a\u003E (School of Public Policy)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tang.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYuanzhi Tang\u003C\/a\u003E (School of Earth \u0026amp; Atmospheric Sciences)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/telenko\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECassandra Telenko\u003C\/a\u003E (Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/perry-yang\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPerry Yang\u003C\/a\u003E (School of City \u0026amp; Regional Planning)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAbout the BBISS:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. The BBISS enhances Georgia Tech\u2019s research, education, and service missions, and campus operations through leadership, communications, development, and decision making inspired and defined by the principles of sustainability. More information is available at the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainability.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBBISS Website\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdditional Links:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELinks to profiles:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/brown_2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKate Pride Brown\u003C\/a\u003E, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/massetti\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmanuele Massetti\u003C\/a\u003E, School of Public Policy\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tang.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYuanzhi Tang\u003C\/a\u003E, School of Earth \u0026amp; Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/telenko\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECassandra Telenko\u003C\/a\u003E, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/perry-yang\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPerry Yang\u003C\/a\u003E, School of City \u0026amp; Regional Planning\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFive new BBISS\u0026nbsp;Fellows have been appointed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Five new BBISS Fellows have been appointed."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2018-03-19 17:49:45","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:53:44","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. The BBISS enhances Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s research, education, and service missions, and campus operations through leadership, communications, development, and decision making inspired and defined by the principles of sustainability. More information is available\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eat the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBBISS Website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"603999":{"id":"603999","type":"image","title":"2018 BBISS Fellows Portraits","body":null,"created":"1521486393","gmt_created":"2018-03-19 19:06:33","changed":"1521486393","gmt_changed":"2018-03-19 19:06:33","alt":"Grouping of the five BBISS Fellows newly appointed in 2018.","file":{"fid":"230215","name":"2018_Fellows_2_3.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2018_Fellows_2_3.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2018_Fellows_2_3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":312301,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2018_Fellows_2_3.jpg?itok=Ptf8mHvp"}}},"media_ids":["603999"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"169922","name":"bbiss fellows"},{"id":"87921","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"476891":{"#nid":"476891","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Fires and Air Quality Forecasts: Past, Present, and Future","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EM. Talat Odman, Yongtao Hu, Fernando, Garcia-Menendez, Aika Y. Davis, Michael E. Chang, Armistead G. Russell, EM Magazine, a publication of the Air \u0026amp; Waste Management Association, November, 2013, 12-22. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pubs.awma.org\/gsearch\/em\/2013\/11\/odman.pdf#page=1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDownload .PDF (~900 KB)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EM. Talat Odman, Yongtao Hu, Fernando, Garcia-Menendez, Aika Y. Davis, Michael E. Chang, Armistead G. Russell, EM Magazine, a publication of the Air \u0026amp; Waste Management Association, November, 2013, 12-22. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pubs.awma.org\/gsearch\/em\/2013\/11\/odman.pdf#page=1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDownload .PDF (~900 KB)\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"M. Talat Odman, Yongtao Hu, Fernando, Garcia-Menendez, Aika Y. Davis, Michael E. Chang, Armistead G. Russell, EM Magazine, a publication of the Air \u0026 Waste Management Association, November, 2013, 12-22."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2015-12-07 16:52:47","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:52:03","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-11-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-11-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166885","name":"bbiss_air_quality"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675764":{"#nid":"675764","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Community Spotlight - Yuanzhi Tang","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E- Written by Benjamin Wright -\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYuanzhi Tang knows firsthand how much of an impact BBISS can make through its programs. The associate professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences answered a BBISS call for faculty fellowships, and later seed funding for a project related to sustainable resources. That project grew into a collaboration with Georgia Tech\u2019s Strategic Energy Institute; the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/cems\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Critical Mineral Solutions\u003C\/a\u003E (CCMS), supported by the College of Sciences and co-sponsored by BBISS; SEI; the Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology (IEN); and the Institute for Materials (IMat and IEN are now combined into the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/a\u003E). The goal of the center is to develop sustainable solutions for the grand challenges associated with critical metals and materials essential for the clean energy transition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring her time as a faculty fellow within BBISS, Yuanzhi became familiar with the people in the organization and had the opportunity to evaluate student and faculty fellow applications. When the opportunity arose to take on the role of associate co-director of interdisciplinary research for BBISS, she was happy to accept so she could help others access resources that had shaped her growth as a researcher at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing part of a community of people who value interdisciplinary research on sustainability-related topics, I benefited from the interactions and engagement with BBISS and I hope to carry that forward, particularly for young faculty. They are often eager to connect but might not know where to begin. BBISS can be a starting point for them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a background in geochemistry and degrees from Peking University, Stony Brook University, and a postdoc at Harvard, Yuanzhi has gained a breadth of experience that has earned her a variety of awards and recognition. As she joins BBISS in a formal role, she has some advice for early-career colleagues.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGo to seminars, events, and organized activities, as the best ideas often come through communicating and networking with others, and that\u2019s how you discover that your expertise is needed in other fields. Be confident in who you are as a scholar, but also go out and find ways to collaborate. Georgia Tech places value on interdisciplinary research, and this is a unique strength that you should leverage.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAway from the office, classroom, and lab, Yuanzhi is a wife and mother of two young children. She enjoys cuddle time with the kids and navigating parenthood in an academically driven household. Her husband is also a Georgia Tech professor and together they juggle the challenges of their careers with spending quality time with the children. \u201cWe try to keep work minimal on weekends and get out of the house and enjoy what Atlanta has to offer. We love nature and appreciate that we can be close to campus, close to the city, and still have so many green places to be outside.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs she embarks on her new role with BBISS, Yuanzhi sees parallels between being a parent, professor, and now an administrator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe world is changing rapidly with the explosion of information and technology. It\u2019s a struggle to know what to teach my kids and my students. How do we prepare them for five, 10, or even 20 years from now? This feeling of responsibility connects my work and personal life. It\u2019s challenging, but also very exciting to see how we can help them embrace changes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETang took on the role of associate co-director of interdisciplinary research for BBISS so she could help others access resources that had shaped her growth as a researcher at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Tang took on the role of associate co-director of interdisciplinary research for BBISS so she could help others access resources that had shaped her growth as a researcher at Georgia Tech."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2024-08-05 16:05:21","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:51:20","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-08-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-08-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673819":{"id":"673819","type":"image","title":"Yuanzhi Tang","body":null,"created":"1713900468","gmt_created":"2024-04-23 19:27:48","changed":"1713900468","gmt_changed":"2024-04-23 19:27:48","alt":"Yuanzhi Tang","file":{"fid":"257262","name":"Yuanzhi Tang pic2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/23\/Yuanzhi%20Tang%20pic2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/23\/Yuanzhi%20Tang%20pic2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1451744,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/23\/Yuanzhi%20Tang%20pic2.jpg?itok=WO9lHAY5"}}},"media_ids":["673819"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/cems\/","title":"Center for Critical Mineral Solutions (CCMS)"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"175754","name":"Yuanzhi Tang"},{"id":"132161","name":"BBISS"},{"id":"193890","name":"Center for Critical Mineral Solutions"},{"id":"193891","name":"community spotlight"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Research Communications Program Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669489":{"#nid":"669489","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New NEETRAC Director Joe Hagerman Aims for Center to Lead Amid Power Grid Transformation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the nation\u0027s power grid undergoes a transformative shift with historic investment in clean energy, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/joseph-hagerman\u0022\u003EJoe Hagerman\u003C\/a\u003E understands the importance of this moment for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.neetrac.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ENational Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center\u003C\/a\u003E (NEETRAC). It presents the center with a distinct opportunity to showcase expertise, drive progress, and actively shape the future of the grid.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENEETRAC, a leading research and testing resource for the electric energy industry, housed under the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ECE), has announced the appointment of Hagerman as its director, starting June 1.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUnder the leadership of former Director Rick Hartlein, NEETRAC has established itself as a trusted authority in testing and research for the electric power industry,\u201d said Hagerman. \u201cThanks to this reputation, we are now poised to take a leading role in the country\u0027s de-carbonization and re-electrification priorities. The potential for strengthening our ties with the Institute, the state of Georgia, and federal entities is a once in a lifetime opportunity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHagerman joins NEETRAC after directing the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy, Policy, and Innovation Center\u003C\/a\u003E (EPICenter), a division of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrior to Georgia Tech, Hagerman served as a section head at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ornl.gov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003EU.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Oak Ridge National Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E. He also has served as the deputy chief scientist of the ;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.electric.coop\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003ENational Rural Electric Cooperative Association\u003C\/a\u003E and as a senior policy advisory at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003EU.S. Office of Energy\u2019s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs NEETRAC prepares for the next phase of its journey, Joe\u0027s passion, visionary approach, and bridge-building abilities will be indispensable for success,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/arijit-raychowdhury\u0022\u003EArijit Raychowdhury\u003C\/a\u003E, professor and Steve W. Chaddick School Chair in ECE. \u201cHis policy work and technical expertise in grid systems speak for themselves, especially regarding emerging areas like renewables, connected equipment, and cybersecurity. I\u2019m thrilled to have Joe leading the way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EThe Right Time for Growth\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe domestic demand for electricity continues to steadily rise because of the government\u0027s ambitious renewable and carbon-free energy objectives, the increased electrification of transportation and heating, and the growing demand for digitally connected devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdd this to an aging power grid, and incentives and investments for making the grid stronger and more resilient are at an all-time high for the electric power industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHagerman looks to leverage his governmental research reputation and knowledge of the Georgia Tech landscape to enhance NEETRAC\u0027s existing strengths and explore new opportunities. He seeks to establish new connections \u2014 both inside and outside of the Institute \u2014 for the center, enabling it to effectively drive innovation and address the evolving needs of the industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe power grid stands as a remarkable feat of human engineering, and its sheer physical scale is incredible,\u201d said Hagerman. \u201cIncorporating changes is not as simple as flipping a switch. It requires extensive knowledge and countless hours of rigorous testing. Thankfully, NEETRAC and Georgia Tech possess an abundance of expertise \u2014 and a world class staff \u2014 that can be harnessed to navigate these challenges successfully.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EAn Invaluable Industry Resource\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more than 25 years, NEETRAC \u2014 located just south of the Atlanta campus, near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport \u2014 has played a vital role in facilitating collaboration between the electric energy industry and academia.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEverything connected to the power grid \u2014 even power poles to bucket trucks \u2014 can be tested and researched at the center. NEETRAC\u2019s experienced engineers and technicians seek to deliver innovative, effective solutions to all problems related to the transmission and distribution of electric energy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a membership-supported center, NEETRAC\u0027s member companies comprise utilities that represent around 65% of U.S. electric customers, along with manufacturers who contribute significantly to the products and services offered in the electric utility industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNEETRAC is much more than a testing laboratory to us,\u201d said Sherif Kamel, vice president of New Product Development at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.southwire.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003ESouthwire\u003C\/a\u003E, a NEETRAC member organization. \u201cThe deep knowledge and expertise that NEETRAC uses to support our industry\u2019s needs is unparalleled.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis diverse membership base promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange, keeping NEETRAC at the forefront of industry challenges, advancements, and opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESherif, NEETRAC\u0027s advisory board chair and a member of the search committee that recommended Hagerman, stated that NEETRAC\u0027s staff and facilities aid Southwire in developing, improving, and supporting customers. Additionally, the center enhances the credibility and proficiency of the company\u0027s test results. Southwire was founded in 1937 by Roy Richards, a graduate of Georgia Tech, and is a NEETRAC founding member.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EFuture Potential\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHagerman stressed that with so much uncertainty regarding the future of the domestic power grid, one thing is clear: To evolve NEETRAC will need to enhance its relationship with the industry and scale to help its current and future members throughout North America.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s excitement in not knowing how everything will unfold,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s important for us to be nimble and ready to adapt, but to also use our position to anticipate the needs of our members and provide value and insights to our partners.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Hagerman, the future services of NEETRAC could be driven by several important factors, namely the integration of renewable energy sources, ensuring the security of the grid both in physical and cyber aspects, and harnessing the power of big data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInvesting and expanding in the expertise of NEETRAC\u0027s skilled scientists and engineers, its technical staff, and its administrative staff is arguably the most crucial approach to meeting the uncertain demands of the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy nurturing the talents and skills of the team and by incorporating an inclusive approach, we all work toward the shared future of NEETRAC and the Institute. We are all one Georgia Tech,\u201d said Hagerman. \u201cNEETRAC\u2019s role in that future is defined by its cutting-edge evaluations, its world class research, and its continued support of innovation for a resilient and secure domestic power grid for all.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the nation\u0027s power grid undergoes a transformative shift with historic investment in clean energy, Joe Hagerman understands the importance of this moment for the National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As the nation\u0027s power grid undergoes a transformative shift with historic investment in clean energy, Joe Hagerman understands the importance of this moment for the National Electric Energy Testing, Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC)."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2023-09-06 17:37:13","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:50:37","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671616":{"id":"671616","type":"image","title":"NEETRAC Meeting_150_cropped.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe NEETRAC advisory board meeting on May 17, at Georgia Tech. 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New NEETRAC Director Joe Hagerman (front row, second to left) was introduced to the board during the meetings.","file":{"fid":"254710","name":"NEETRAC Meeting_150_cropped.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/06\/NEETRAC%20Meeting_150_cropped.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/06\/NEETRAC%20Meeting_150_cropped.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":706928,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/06\/NEETRAC%20Meeting_150_cropped.jpg?itok=h3ivhzO4"}}},"media_ids":["671616"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDan Watson\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["dwatson@ece.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"662211":{"#nid":"662211","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Bio-Inspired Maker Space Opens in Kendeda Building","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt first glance, the new maker space opening in the Kendeda Living Building for Innovative Sustainable Design might look like many others. However, the space, named EcoMake, has some important differences. Because it is housed in the Kendeda Building, there are strict standards for what types of materials and equipment can be used there in order to maintain its Living Building Certification. For example, you will find several 3-D printers there, like almost all maker spaces, but the plastic filament used in them is made from recycled plastic, perhaps recycled on-site with equipment in the lab itself.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome might regard such restrictions as too limiting to their creativity or design goals. Viewed another way, this approach opens up a unique set of possibilities. Biologically Inspired and Green Design (BIG-D) is a field of study (sometimes referred to by different names, like \u201cbiomimicry\u201d) that has demonstrated a lot of promise in the past few decades. This approach aims to translate the billions of years of knowledge and design wisdom embodied in our biological world into innovative green products. However, no matter how green the design of a product, they are often manufactured with traditional processes with limited consideration for energy, toxicity, water, or material use. Having a lab like EcoMake will help to usher in the field of study of Biologically Inspired and Green Manufacturing (BIG-M). BIG-M will require knowledge, equipment, and resources that are much different than traditional fabrication methods. 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Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, was invited to speak at the Savannah Council on World Affairs on May 9. His talk, \u201cSelected Trends in Global Corporate Sustainability,\u201d focused on corporate and societal trends contributing to the field\u2019s increasing relevance as well as challenges and opportunities associated with addressing sustainability.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThe common thread is understanding stakeholders,\u201d said Oxman to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.savannahnow.com\/news\/20190508\/speaker-to-address-corporate-sustainability\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESavannah Morning News\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAfter working in the energy sector in places such as the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, Oxman witnessed firsthand how social and environmental risks affect companies and their bottom lines. This experience paved a clear path to his current work in corporate sustainability.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cCompanies buy into it because there\u2019s clearly value to be had,\u201d he said.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPrior to joining Georgia Tech in 2016, Oxman spent over 25 years working at the intersection of international business, sustainability, and risk management, including serving in leadership roles at Acorn International LLC and Business for Social Responsibility. In these roles, he advised a broad range of international energy and mining companies on local content, social impact, risk management, community engagement, reporting, corporate social responsibility, and human rights initiatives.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe talk was an installment in the\u0026nbsp;Savannah Council on World Affairs\u2019 monthly forum on international affairs. The series has included speakers from both the U.S. and around the world, including current and former government officials, diplomats, educators, journalists, and members of non-governmental organizations. The Savannah Council on World Affairs was founded in 1984 to foster individuals\u2019 and communities\u2019 interest in international issues. It is one of 83 councils affiliated with the World Affairs Councils of America.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EManaging Director of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business gave his talk, \u0026ldquo;Selected Trends in Global Corporate Sustainability.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Managing Director of the Ray C. 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Anderson Center for Sustainable Business"},{"id":"169218","name":"Michael Oxman"},{"id":"181406","name":"Savannah Council on World Affairs"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:courtney.lasker@scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECourtney Laske\u003C\/a\u003Er, Communications Officer, Ray C. 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He said he looks forward to extending his role and encouraging Latino graduate students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am dedicated to expanding STEM through minorities and excited to be helping [our group] promote graduate education for minorities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Padrino Scholarship is named for the Spanish word for \u201cgodfather,\u201d Broesicke said, because of the special relationship between the student and professional winners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis pairing of Madrina\/Padrino (Godmother\/Godfather) - Ahijada\/Ahijado (Goddaughter\/Godson) is a mentoring relationship of the Hispanic culture,\u201d he said. \u201cThis allows the establishment of a lifelong mentor relationship in which the [professional] provides guidance and serves as a role model for the young engineer or scientist.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBroesicke\u2019s scholarship also comes with the group\u2019s Medalla de Plata, or \u201csilver medal.\u201d MAES \u2014 the acronym comes from the group\u0027s original name that\u0027s no longer in use \u2014 introduced the medal this year to echo the professional prize, the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mymaes.org\/program-item\/medalla-de-oro\/?doing_wp_cron=1477440333.2661650180816650390625\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMedalla de Oro, or \u201cgold medal.\u201d\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWinning the silver medal and scholarship means the organization expects big things from Broesicke, including that he\u2019ll one day take his place as a Medalla de Oro winner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntering his second year of studies with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/Faculty\/581\/overview\u0022\u003EJohn Crittenden\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, Broesicke focuses on the nexus of food, energy and water, investigating the role commercial urban farms have in addressing the food needs of future 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We can also draw some lessons from how the U. S. federal government leveraged limited funds on large infrastructure projects to rebuild economic vitality. Encouraged by Mr. Michael Messner, Tech alum, partner of the Seminole Capital Partners and advisory board member of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this project was conducted to explore how this might occur with the current and forthcoming rounds of federal stimulus funds. The three presentations below are case studies that illustrate how depression era infrastructure projects helped pull the U. S. economy up and how they continue to benefit our society. 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S. economy up and how they continue to benefit our society."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2016-03-14 14:20:54","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:47:10","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2009-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2009-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166883","name":"bbiss_infra_eco"},{"id":"149161","name":"bbiss_presentations"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"664292":{"#nid":"664292","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Launches Sustainable-X Entrepreneurship Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is a beacon of innovation that aims to empower entrepreneurs to create ventures with a positive impact on society and the environment. As a hub of forward-thinking ideas, Georgia Tech is leading Atlanta, Georgia, and the United States into a more sustainable future,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/calmon\/index.html\u0022\u003EAndre Calmon\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor of operations management, at the launch event for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESustainable-X\u003C\/a\u003E. An offshoot of the successful\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;entrepreneurship initiative at Georgia Tech, Sustainable-X gives students, faculty, staff, and community members the tools and confidence to create and grow startups that address social and environmental challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESustainable-X is supported by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/sustainabilitynext-sustainability-next-task-force\u0022\u003ESustainability Next\u003C\/a\u003E, the implementation roadmap for sustainability goals within Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStrategic Plan 2020-2030\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/sustainability-next-task-force-delivers-vision-launches-implementatioin.html\u0022\u003Enew program launches in tandem\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with a climate action plan, a living learning campus initiative, seed funding for teaching through the lens of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\u0022\u003EUN Sustainable Development Goals\u003C\/a\u003E, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022\u003ERay C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u201cCenter\u201d) are partnering on Sustainable-X programming. Organizers include Scheller College of Business faculty and staff: co-directors Andre Calmon and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/ramachandran\/index.html\u0022\u003EKarthik Ramachandran\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Dunn Family Professor), advisor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/toktay\/index.html\u0022\u003EBeril Toktay\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Brady Family Chair and Regents\u2019 Professor), and program manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/staff\/lukens\/index.html\u0022\u003EKjersti Lukens\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(program support coordinator for the Center).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program kicked off with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/ojy97sdinhafuts\/Social%20Entrepreneurs%20Bootcamp%20video%20pitch.mov?dl=0\u0022\u003ESocial and Environmental Entrepreneurs Bootcamp\u003C\/a\u003E, held at the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design from November 5-6, 2022. Twenty participants from Georgia Tech and the community learned\u0026nbsp;how to tackle complex sustainability problems and create startup solutions. The bootcamp was facilitated by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jstenson\/?originalSubdomain=dk\u0022\u003EJackie Stenson\u003C\/a\u003E, an expert in sustainable innovation and co-founder of multiple social enterprises. Participants progressed through problem framing and ideation exercises to design solutions inspired by the\u0026nbsp;UN Sustainable Development Goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe participants shared their projects in a pitch session, where judges and peers listened to an array of business solutions related to STEM education in under-resourced communities, meal preparation kits to help reduce food waste, water management for golf courses, and infrastructure and innovation to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. First prize was awarded to the group that focused on water management. Team members included\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/isha-dogra\/\u0022\u003EIsha Dogra\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(environmental engineering graduate student at Georgia Tech),\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emma-vail-58752b236\/?trk=people-guest_people_search-card\u0022\u003EEmma Vail\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(student at University of North Georgia), and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/michelle-wong\u0022\u003EMichelle Wong\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(assistant director of the Petit Institute at Georgia Tech ).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tanjuo\/\u0022\u003ETanju\u0026nbsp;\u00d6zdemir\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;a first-year materials science and engineering major\u0026nbsp;who is also serving as a 2022-23 Scheller College Undergraduate Sustainability Ambassador, remarked, \u201cI signed up for the bootcamp because it felt relevant to my future career goal of being an entrepreneur in the energy sector. The SDG innovation process was completely new to me and exposed me to how difficult and exciting it is to explore solutions to different problems.\u201d The bootcamp revealed to \u00d6zdemir how \u201ceven the seemingly chaotic process of creativity can have structure.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENext Steps and Resources\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants in the bootcamp will be invited to take part in a series of forthcoming events and opportunities related to mentoring, transitioning from idea to prototype (through CREATE-X programming), and funding. The Sustainable-X 2022-23 program will culminate in a showcase in March in which selected participants, along with their counterparts in CREATE-X, will pitch their startups in hopes of obtaining support from investors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReflecting on the weekend launch event, Toktay said,\u0026nbsp;\u201cI enjoyed seeing how teams including students, staff members, and community participants \u2013 which we intentionally included in the bootcamp \u2013 gelled so well. They helped each other stay grounded in real problems while exploring creative solutions.\u201d She said that she and her fellow organizers look forward to the growth of the program. \u201cWe believe that the teams have great potential to make a positive impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith the new Sustainable-X program, Scheller College is creating a new wave of impact at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation,\u201d stated\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/alavi\/index.html\u0022\u003EDean Maryam Alavi\u003C\/a\u003E. She continued, \u201cThis program will empower a new generation of Georgia Tech community members as they address some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time. I look forward to seeing what results.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECo-directors Calmon and Ramachandran have worked with student and faculty entrepreneurs at Georgia Tech, INSEAD, and MIT. They recognize Georgia Tech\u2019s potential to produce the next generation of sustainability and climate-impact startups, and look forward to building the pathway to support these startups through Sustainable-X.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_80QJwglfkSHrfXo\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to sign up for updates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterested in getting involved? Contact\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kjersti.lukens@scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKjersti Lukens\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWritten by\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/staff\/lux\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJennifer Holley Lux\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The new program provides support to those who want to start businesses that solve social and environmental challenges."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn offshoot of the successful\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;entrepreneurship initiative at Georgia Tech, Sustainable-X gives students, faculty, staff, and community members the tools and confidence to create and grow startups that address social and environmental challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The new program provides support to those who want to start businesses that solve social and environmental challenges."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2023-01-03 17:36:14","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:45:18","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-01-03T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-01-03T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"664293":{"id":"664293","type":"image","title":"Sustainable-X Group Photo","body":null,"created":"1672767473","gmt_created":"2023-01-03 17:37:53","changed":"1672767473","gmt_changed":"2023-01-03 17:37:53","alt":"Group photo of the Sustainable-X participants and facilitators.","file":{"fid":"251397","name":"2022-12-09-sustainable-x-group.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-12-09-sustainable-x-group.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-12-09-sustainable-x-group.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":182776,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2022-12-09-sustainable-x-group.jpg?itok=Jl0vzfxT"}}},"media_ids":["664293"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/sustainable-x.gatech.edu\/","title":"Sustainable-X Website"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"191800","name":"Sustainable X"},{"id":"191801","name":"ACSB"},{"id":"191514","name":"sustainability next"},{"id":"137161","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"191802","name":"UN-SDGs"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jennifer.lux@scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJennifer Lux\u003C\/a\u003E, Writer\/Editor, Scheller College of Business\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jennifer.lux@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"619627":{"#nid":"619627","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Richard Fujimoto Chosen for Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Faculty Honors Committee has awarded the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/class-1934-outstanding-interdisciplinary-activities-award\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EClass of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award\u003C\/a\u003E to Regent\u2019s Professor Richard Fujimoto.\u0026nbsp;This award was established to recognize Georgia Tech faculty who have made significant interdisciplinary contributions to teaching and research. The award will be presented at the annual \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.specialevents.gatech.edu\/events\/faculty-staff-honors\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon to be held on Friday, April 19, 2019\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFujimoto\u2019s research is concerned with discrete-event simulation programs on parallel and distributed computing platforms. Because his work spans several application areas, Fujimoto\u2019s work is highly interdisciplinary.\u0026nbsp; Some of the topics he has worked on include transportation systems, telecommunication networks, multi-processor, and defense systems. He is a frequent collaborator in the work of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, serving as a co-principle investigator on several research grants as well as co-authoring several papers and presentations for conference proceedings with other BBISS affiliated faculty.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFujimoto was the founding chair of the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) and served in that role from 2005 to 2014. During this period, he grew the school to 13 tenure track faculty and established the school\u2019s administrative staff. He led the creation of interdisciplinary M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Computational Science and Engineering as well as the College of Computing\u2019s first on-line distance learning degree program, the MS program in CSE. At the undergraduate level, he led the Computational-X initiative that resulted in the creation of two new undergraduate minors \u2013 Scientific and Engineering Computing and Computational Data Analysis. He also played a leadership role in creating the CRUISE (Computing Research Undergraduate Intern Summer Experience) program which emphasizes outreach to women and minority students. He co-led the initial development of Georgia Tech\u2019s professional Masters Program in Analytics with faculty in the College of Business and School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Under his leadership, the School of Computational Science and Engineering was formally established as an academic unit within Georgia Tech in 2010.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFujimoto\u2019s publications include seven award winning papers. He is author or co-author of three books. He led the definition of the time management services for the High Level Architecture for modeling and simulation that is now part of IEEE standard 1516.\u0026nbsp;Fujimoto has served as Co-Editor-in-chief of the journal Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International. He was a founding area editor for ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation and has served on the organizing committees for several leading conferences in the parallel and distributed simulation field. He received the ACM Distinguished Contributions in Modeling and Simulation Award in 2013.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Faculty Honors Committee has awarded the Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award to Regent\u0026rsquo;s Professor Richard Fujimoto.\u0026nbsp;This award was established to recognize Georgia Tech faculty who have made significant interdisciplinary contributions to teaching and research. The award will be presented at the annual Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon to be held on Friday, April 19, 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFujimoto\u0026rsquo;s research is concerned with discrete-event simulation programs on parallel and distributed computing platforms. Because his work spans several application areas, Fujimoto\u0026rsquo;s work is highly interdisciplinary.\u0026nbsp; Some of the topics he has worked on include transportation systems, telecommunication networks, multi-processor, and defense systems. He is a frequent collaborator in the work of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems...\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/richard-fujimoto-chosen-class-1934-outstanding-interdisciplinary-activities-award\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Faculty Honors Committee has awarded the Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award to Regent\u2019s Professor Richard Fujimoto."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2019-03-25 21:31:26","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:44:31","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-03-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-03-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"619625":{"id":"619625","type":"image","title":"Richard Fujimoto Portrait","body":null,"created":"1553548354","gmt_created":"2019-03-25 21:12:34","changed":"1553548354","gmt_changed":"2019-03-25 21:12:34","alt":"Portrait of Georgia Tech Professor Richard Fujimoto.","file":{"fid":"235906","name":"Richard Fujimoto.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Richard%20Fujimoto.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Richard%20Fujimoto.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":134876,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Richard%20Fujimoto.jpg?itok=FozHUEju"}}},"media_ids":["619625"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.provost.gatech.edu\/class-1934-outstanding-interdisciplinary-activities-award","title":"Class of 1934 Outstanding Inderdisciplinary Activities Award"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.specialevents.gatech.edu\/events\/faculty-staff-honors","title":"2019 Faculty \u0026 Staff Honors Luncheon"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/richard-fujimoto","title":"Richard Fujimoto\u0027s Faculty Profile"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"25461","name":"Richard Fujimoto"},{"id":"180885","name":"Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award"},{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"597393":{"#nid":"597393","#data":{"type":"news","title":"BBISS Professor Reichmanis Publishes Article on Green Chemistry Class","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering professors Elsa Reichmanis and Mahmood Sabahi have recently published an article detailing their experience teaching a class in green chemistry.\u0026nbsp; The class is called \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu\/fundamentals-and-challenges-sustainable-chemical-enterprise\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFundamentals and Challenges for a Sustainable Chemical Enterprise\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d and was offered in the Spring semester of 2017 (CHEM4833\/ChBE4803: CHEM8833\/ChBE8803).\u0026nbsp; It will be offered again in the Spring semester of 2018.\u0026nbsp; It is a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu\/course-affiliation-information\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EServe \u2013 Learn \u2013 Sustain affiliated course\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; The course was designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students so that they would understand the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog\/11437\/sustainability-in-the-chemical-industry-grand-challenges-and-research-needs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Research Council\u2019s eight sustainability grand challenges\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from the perspective of an industry-based context, and how they contribute to the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.\u0026nbsp; In addition to the Grand Challenges, the pilot class of 26 students were introduced to chemical manufacturing, intellectual property, regulatory frameworks and registration, and process hazard and safety.\u0026nbsp; Guest speakers from companies such as Albemarle, BASF, Dow, ExxonMobil, GSK, Solvay, and PepsiCo were kind enough to donate their time to present their companies\u2019 approach to sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe primary focus of the course is for student teams to use Life cycle inventory (LCI) assessment and patent literature on existing products in the market to develop a virtual manufacturing process for the product. The students then offer\u0026nbsp;recommendations for optimizing the processes to be more sustainable. This past semester,\u0026nbsp;student groups completed nine LCI assessment projects in all. \u0026nbsp;Professors Reichmanis\u2019 and Sabahi\u2019s paper gives details on the course objectives, approach, LCI methodology, results, conclusions, and lessons learned.\u0026nbsp; This work was supported, in part, by the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Reichmanis was named a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellow\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Professor\u003C\/a\u003E in 2014.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more details, please see:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElsa Reichmanis, Mahmood Sabahi, \u201cLife Cycle Inventory Assessment as a Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering Education Tool,\u201d ACS Sustainable Chemistry \u0026amp; Engineering, 2017, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/acssuschemeng.7b03144\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDOI: 10.1021\/acssuschemeng.7b03144\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering professors Elsa Reichmanis and Mahmood Sabahi have recently published an article detailing their experience teaching a class in green chemistry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering professors Elsa Reichmanis and Mahmood Sabahi have recently published an article detailing their experience teaching a class in green chemistry."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2017-10-13 22:52:26","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:42:55","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-10-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-10-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"597394":{"id":"597394","type":"image","title":"Elsa Reichmanis Portrait","body":null,"created":"1507936760","gmt_created":"2017-10-13 23:19:20","changed":"1507936760","gmt_changed":"2017-10-13 23:19:20","alt":"Portrait of Elsa Reichmanis.","file":{"fid":"227713","name":"reichmanis.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/reichmanis.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/reichmanis.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":166986,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/reichmanis.jpg?itok=s04bVGNy"}}},"media_ids":["597394"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"}],"keywords":[{"id":"87961","name":"Elsa Reichmanis"},{"id":"132161","name":"BBISS"},{"id":"175909","name":"bbiss professors"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"504981":{"#nid":"504981","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Sustainability Organizations","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has a strong tradition of student led clubs and organizations. Sustainability related groups have proven to be no exception in this regard. The list below is a comprehensive picture of the broad range of sustainability related student organizations and volunteer opportunities available. Please help us keep this list current. Contact us with updates, or additions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/aees.ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssociation of Environmental Engineers and Scientists\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - AEES is a student-run organization, traditionally a graduate student group, we now involve many undergraduate students in our professional and social events. Our organization\u2019s main goal is to improve the overall educational experience\u0026nbsp; of the students in our department. We aim to provide a professional and social network to environmental engineering students\u0026nbsp; at Georgia Tech. We provide professional development services to our students, act as a communication channel between students and faculty, provide assistance to students attending conferences, and work to maintain a high quality of student life. AEES also provides a link between students and their potential employers.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBicycle Infrastructure Improvement Committee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The GT BIIC was formed in late 2010 by SGA, to bring together graduate and undergraduate students with staff members of the Georgia Tech offices of Capital Planning and Space Management, Parking and Transportation, Facilities, etc. Together they are tasked with improving bicycle infrastructure on campus through the evaluation of existing facilities, the creation of events and programs, securing funding for facility improvements, and other related endeavors. They represent a commitment of students and staff to sustainability, mobility, safety, healthy living, and a choice of travel modes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/chefsgatech.wix.com\/gtchefs\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECooks for Heritage, Education, Fellowship, and Service\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Cooks for Heritage, Education, Fellowship, and Service, also known as CHEFS, is the cooking club on campus. 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Overall, we provide club members with as many chances to volunteer as possible and have fun at the same time.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.earthday.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Day Planning Committee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Georgia Tech\u0027s Earth Day celebration is among the largest in the Southeastern US. This is possible because of dedicated people who work to bring this annual event into being. The Earth Day Planning Committee welcomes students into the process. If you are interested, conact Cindy Jackson.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/energyclub.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnergy Club\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The purpose of\u0026nbsp; the Energy Club is to educate students on the unique challenges and opportunities that are impacting the global energy industry. We bring together students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals in a forum that allows for interaction, discussion, exchange of innovative ideas and networking. We also develop student leadership specifically in the area of energy.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.esw.gtorg.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEngineers for a Sustainable World\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Engineers for a Sustainable World at Georgia Tech promotes engineering that fosters environmental, social, and economic sustainability and focuses the combined resources of Georgia Tech students, faculty, and alumni to develop sustainable solutions for local, regional and national problems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.testewb.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEngineers Without Borders - Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - EWB-GT is a student chapter of a national non-profit organization called Engineers Without Borders-USA. We serve as a resource for connecting Georgia Tech students with opportunities for personal development and a stronger understanding of global health concerns and humanitarian engineering. Our student members design and implement solutions for health and infrastructure needs in developing communities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtmun.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Model UN\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - GTMUN is a two day conference for high school students that takes place on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus. Established in 1998, this conference has worked to bring international affairs to the high schools of the Southeast. The conference has grown in size over the years and now attracts schools from the entire Southeast and beyond. Run by Georgia Tech students from a variety of majors, GTMUN offers a range of committees and issues for high school students to enjoy. We strive to educate and enlighten high school students on a number of international issues. We also help develop the public speaking, writing, and leadership skills of the high schools students and our staff.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hytechracing.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHyTech Racing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - HyTech Racing is a student team at the Georgia Institute of Technology that formed with the intent of competing at the Formula Hybrid International Competition. The annual Formula Hybrid International Competition is an offshoot from the prestigious Formula SAE Competition. Hosted by Dartmouth College, it has been held five times starting in 2007 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. From late April to early May, teams from educational institutions around the world bring plug-in hybrid-electric, open-wheeled vehicles to perform in a variety of design and performance challenges. Design, Endurance, Autocross, and Acceleration events emphasize the importance of a balance between performance and efficiency\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ile.gatech.edu\/i2s\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIdeas 2 Serve\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - I2S is a business\u0026nbsp; plan competition for current Georgia Tech students and recent alumni who have early stage product\/service ideas or venture concepts that are geared towards creating a better world. Entries might focus on reducing poverty, alleviating hunger, promoting health and wellness, improving air and water quality, reducing of the rate of depletion of natural resources, or developing alternate sources of energy just to name a few!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/inventionstudio.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Maker\u0027s Club\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The Makers Club is a collective of students who believe in the value of a hands on education. 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By 2020, we will mobilize a million new leaders to drive positive change in the workplace and the world.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/orgt\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(ORGT) Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - We offer a number of programs throughout the year from caving and rock climbing to whitewater rafting and sea kayaking. Rent equipment at the Wilderness Outpost for your own camping excursion or join us on an organized outing. ORGT employs staff and students and accepts volunteers.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/jacketpages.gatech.edu\/organizations\/view\/44746\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESociety for BioDiversity\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The Society for BioDiversity aims to encourage and facilitate student involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) initiatives to promote and increase the retention of underrepresented and underserved minorities in STEM careers. Many of our initiatives are bidirectional in order to impact students on-campus as well as students in local K-12 schools. Through facilitating professional development, community outreach, networking among peers, peer mentorship, we hope to help to impact the diversity and growth in the biology world.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/jacketpages.gatech.edu\/organizations\/view\/44696\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(SEED) Society of Engineers for Environmental Development\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Interested in organizing the biggest imagination and ideation party ever? SEED focuses on fabricating, encouraging the process of ideation, and problem solving with application to real world problems in the fields of alternate energy systems, global warming, sustainable energy, healthcare, communication, human interaction and much more.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/solarjackets.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolar Jackets\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The Georgia Tech Solar Jackets is a student organization dedicated to the design and construction of competitive solar racing vehicles. We seek to develop teamwork, leadership, and innovative engineering skills by providing training and hands-on experience in solving real-world engineering problems. We are a student-run organization, built on the dedication and ambition of our members. The solar race car project promotes cross-disciplinary learning and interaction, and it necessitates engineering excellence, leadership, and teamwork from all students involved.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sustain.gatech.edu\/blog\/getting-started-bikestarter-bikes-georgia-tech\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarter Bikes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Starter Bikes began as a collaborative project between Georgia Tech\u2019s Students Organizing for Sustainability and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Volunteers refurbish abandoned and donated bikes into low-cost, entry level bicycles for students and community members in need of inexpensive but reliable transportation. The program is also available for people who would like to try a bike, but don\u2019t want to make a large up-front investment until they have more experience. Starter Bikes also provides free access to tools, so you can fix your bike yourself. Volunteers are available to provide mechanical expertise.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sga.gatech.edu\/undergrad-exec\/student-life\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudent Government Association Sustainability Committee\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The purpose of the Campus Sustainability Committee is to facilitate cooperation between faculty, staff and student sustainability movements and present a united front for Georgia Tech Sustainability efforts in our interactions with the City of Atlanta and larger global community, and further to be direct advocates for students\u0027 sustainability concerns in SGA.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sos.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(SOS) Students Organizing for Sustainability\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Students Organizing for Sustainability is a student-run organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology dedicated to promoting the awareness and implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable practices on our campus and in the local Atlanta community.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Sustainable Dining Committee\u003C\/strong\u003E - The Sustainable Dining Committee came together in late 2007.\u0026nbsp;A few students, passionate about campus and food sustainability, initiated the meetings with GT Dining in order to express their views about current dining practices and work to decrease the environmental impact of student dining at Georgia Tech. This group meets monthly at dinner meetings to discuss action oriented ways to improve the sustainability of campus dining at Georgia Tech. The mutual respect demonstrated by both students and GT Dining management has created an environment where creative problem solving and big ideas are always encouraged. Anyone is welcome at the meetings.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gttbd.wordpress.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech Beautification Day\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - Tech Beautification Day is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to volunteer to work on campus beautification and landscaping projects.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.georgiatechtrailblazers.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrailblazers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E - The purpose of GT Trailblazers is to increase student and faculty appreciation for the outdoors through trail adventure and exploration. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, GT Trailblazers also leads a variety of environmental service projects in the Atlanta metropolitan area. These projects are open to both and students and faculty, and include but are not limited to trail-building and maintenance projects on hiking and biking trails, invasive species removal, and other conservation-related projects.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bbisss-big-ideas-archive\u0022\u003ERead more BBISS Big Ideas stories.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has a strong tradition of student led clubs and organizations. Sustainability related groups have proven to be no exception in this regard. The list below is a comprehensive picture of the broad range of sustainability related student organizations and volunteer opportunities available. Please help us keep this list current. 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In support of their commitment to nurture and stimulate a global community of outstanding practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EACS Sustainable Chemistry \u0026amp; Engineering\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the ACS Green Chemistry Institute\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acssuschemeng.4c00075?utm_source=SendGrid_ealert\u0026amp;utm_medium=ealert\u0026amp;utm_campaign=CIT_10.1021\/acscatal.1c01413\u0022\u003Egave three Lectureship Awards\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to recognize outstanding levels of contribution from The Americas, Europe\/Middle East\/Africa, and Asia\/Pacific.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe award recipients will be honored at a joint plenary session of the 28th Annual Green Chemistry \u0026amp; Engineering Conference in their honor (June 3\u20135, 2024;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gcande.org\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.gcande.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe award recognizes leading contributions of scientists and engineers active in the general fields of green chemistry, green engineering, and sustainability in the broadest sense of the chemical enterprise.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The award recognizes leading contributions of scientists and engineers active in the general fields of green chemistry, green engineering, and sustainability in the broadest sense of the chemical enterprise."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2024-01-26 19:22:53","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:37:56","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672885":{"id":"672885","type":"image","title":"Marta_Hatzell_Portrait.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPortrait of Marta Hatzell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1706298161","gmt_created":"2024-01-26 19:42:41","changed":"1706298161","gmt_changed":"2024-01-26 19:42:41","alt":"Portrait of Marta Hatzell","file":{"fid":"256212","name":"Marta_Hatzell_Portrait.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/26\/Marta_Hatzell_Portrait.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/01\/26\/Marta_Hatzell_Portrait.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":317976,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/01\/26\/Marta_Hatzell_Portrait.jpg?itok=_eIBFhu-"}}},"media_ids":["672885"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-techs-26-million-partnership-national-science-foundation-transform-fertilizer-production","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s $26 Million Partnership with National Science Foundation to Transform Fertilizer Production"},{"url":"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/imat-initiative-lead-qa-marta-hatzell","title":"IMat Initiative Lead Q\u0026A: Marta Hatzell"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.circular-electrochemistry-lab.com\/","title":"Circular Electro-Chemistry Lab"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"141","name":"Chemistry and Chemical Engineering"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"179792","name":"Marta Hatzell"},{"id":"18301","name":"ACS award"},{"id":"166890","name":"sustainability"},{"id":"178818","name":"circular economy"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrad Dixon, Communications Manager, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["braddixon@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"665646":{"#nid":"665646","#data":{"type":"news","title":"BBISS Initiative Leads Projects Selected","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETen projects have been chosen for the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Initiative Leads program. Project themes include climate adaptation and mitigation solutions, innovation and social impact, computation and design approaches to sustainability, sustainable development, and conservation. BBISS Initiative Leads receive $10,000 in discretionary funds to advance their project.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe projects chosen involve 15 faculty members hailing from all 6 of the colleges at Georgia Tech. Several of the projects are also joint initiatives with other Georgia Tech Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/data.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIDEAS\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ipat.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIPAT\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESEI\u003C\/a\u003E),\u0026nbsp;the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022\u003ERay C.\u0026nbsp;Anderson Center for Sustainable Business\u003C\/a\u003E, or the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Sustainability\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Initiative Leads and projects are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Helms\u003C\/strong\u003E - ME, \u201cNature\u2019s Voice: Amplifying the Narrative of Biologically Inspired Sustainable Design at Georgia Tech\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJosiah Hester\u003C\/strong\u003E - Interactive Computing, \u201cComputational Sustainability\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECo-Leads \u003Cstrong\u003EXiaoming Huo\u003C\/strong\u003E - ISYE, and \u003Cstrong\u003EYi Deng\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 EAS, \u201cMicroclimate Monitoring and Prediction at Georgia Tech\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJian Luo\u003C\/strong\u003E - CEE, \u201cCoastal Urban Flooding in a Changing Climate\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrigitte Stepanov\u003C\/strong\u003E - Modern Languages, \u201cEnergy Today, Tomorrow: Illuminating the Effect of Energy Power Dynamics on the Environment\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECo-Leads \u003Cstrong\u003EAnjali Thomas\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 INTA, and \u003Cstrong\u003EShatakshee Dhongde\u003C\/strong\u003E - ECON, \u201cSEEDS (Southeast Exchange of Development Studies) 2023 Conference at Georgia Tech\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECo-Leads \u003Cstrong\u003EDanielle Willkens\u003C\/strong\u003E - Arch, and \u003Cstrong\u003EJunshan Liu\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Auburn University, \u201cSustainable Tourism, Petra\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECo-Leads \u003Cstrong\u003EYuanzhi Tang\u003C\/strong\u003E - EAS, and \u003Cstrong\u003EHailong Chen\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 ME, \u201cSustainable Resources for Clean Energy\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECo-Leads \u003Cstrong\u003EDori Pap\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Institute for Leadership and Social Impact, and \u003Cstrong\u003ENeha Kumar\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Interactive Computing\/INTA, \u201cCollaborative Social Impact\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlex Oettl\u003C\/strong\u003E - COB, \u201cA Sustainability-Focused Stream of the Creative Destruction Lab\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Initiative Leads program has several overarching goals. BBISS aims to cultivate promising topics for future large-scale collaborative sustainability research, research translation, and\/or high-impact outreach; to provide (mostly mid-career) faculty with leadership and community building opportunities; and to broaden and strengthen the BBISS sustainability community as a whole.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETen projects have been chosen involving 15 faculty members hailing from all 6 colleges at Georgia Tech and the campus in Shenzhen, China.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Ten projects have been chosen involving 15 faculty members hailing from all 6 colleges at Georgia Tech and the campus in Shenzhen, China."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2023-02-09 15:05:27","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:35:30","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-02-09T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-02-09T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665595":{"id":"665595","type":"image","title":"2023 BBISS Initiative Leads 4x4 Montage","body":null,"created":"1675873722","gmt_created":"2023-02-08 16:28:42","changed":"1677515770","gmt_changed":"2023-02-27 16:36:10","alt":"Montage of portraits of the 2023 BBISS Initiative Leads. 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BBISS was. At Georgia Tech, we do cover many areas in sustainability, and right now after 30 years, BBISS has the history and the ability that can provide expertise to those that are seeking solutions.\u201d\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EChaouki Abdallah, Executive Vice President for Research\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) is one of Georgia Tech\u2019s 10 interdisciplinary research institutes.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026ldquo;Thirty years ago not many folks were interested or thinking about sustainability. BBISS was. 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The ERC is a highly competitive, large, multi-year award centered on translating a research topic from the laboratory to commercialization. The ERC Planning Grant is intended to build capacity amongst a research community around a topic with the ultimate aim of elevating the quality of proposals submitted to the ERC program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe title of this group\u2019s proposed ERC is \u201cBiologically Inspired Realizable Design for Building Energy Eco-Systems (BIRDBEES).\u201d The Center\u2019s focus will be to develop self-sustaining, carbon-neutral building energy systems. The BIRDBEES investigators aim to accomplish this by looking to nature for inspiration in a systematic and scientific way. 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It is then hoped that such validation will lead to the commercialization of BIRDBEES technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProf. Bert Bras has held various organizational leadership positions, including interim school chair and director of an interdisciplinary research center. Prof. Marc Weissburg is a world renowned biologically inspired design expert and co-director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Biologically-Inspired Design (CBID). Prof. J. Scott Turner studies heat flow and thermal management in species like alligators, black desert beetles, termite mounds, etc. Prof. Garimella holds a Hightower Chair in Engineering and is a leading expert in building energy systems and heat transfer.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrook Byers Professors Bert Bras and Marc Weissburg have been awarded a $100K National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center (ERC) Planning Grant, along with their co-principal investigators Srinivas Garimella and Shannon Yee, also from Georgia Tech, and Scott Turner from The State University of New York. The ERC is a highly competitive, large, multi-year award centered on translating a research topic from the laboratory to commercialization.\u0026nbsp;The title of this group\u0026rsquo;s proposed ERC is \u0026ldquo;Biologically Inspired Realizable Design for Building Energy Eco-Systems (BIRDBEES).\u0026rdquo; The Center\u0026rsquo;s focus will be to develop self-sustaining, carbon-neutral building energy systems. The BIRDBEES investigators aim to accomplish this by looking to nature for inspiration in a systematic and scientific way.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/brook-byers-professors-win-100k-planning-grant\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The proposed Center\u2019s focus will be to develop self-sustaining, carbon-neutral building energy systems by looking to nature for inspiration in a systematic and scientific way."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2019-09-18 20:49:14","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:33:20","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-09-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"626387":{"id":"626387","type":"image","title":"Weissburg and Bras Portraits","body":null,"created":"1568840134","gmt_created":"2019-09-18 20:55:34","changed":"1568840767","gmt_changed":"2019-09-18 21:06:07","alt":"Portraits of Bert Bras and Marc Weissburg","file":{"fid":"238482","name":"Weissburg_Bras_1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Weissburg_Bras_1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Weissburg_Bras_1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":56306,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Weissburg_Bras_1.jpg?itok=BJQb-r77"}}},"media_ids":["626387"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"65601","name":"Marc Weissburg"},{"id":"51181","name":"Bert Bras"},{"id":"8280","name":"green buildings"},{"id":"86181","name":"Brook Byers Professors"},{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"609048":{"#nid":"609048","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Guensler and Walls Survey Atlanta\u2019s Sidewalks, WABE Radio","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith an inexpensive setup based on a wheelchair and a tablet computer, BBISS Fellow and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/Faculty\/901\/overview\u0022\u003EProfessor Randall Guensler\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has helped Atlanta catalog 1,200 miles of sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs residents will tell you, sometimes those paths can be a bumpy, cracked mess. But it\u2019s difficult for cities to keep track. That\u2019s why Guensler and his students have been working for several years on a simple system to help communities assess the condition of their sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETheir latest project includes cataloging 200 miles in an Atlanta suburb in Cobb County.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with graduate student Daniel Walls, Guensler\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wabe.org\/atlanta-researchers-help-cities-track-their-sidewalk-problems\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edemonstrated the system to WABE\u2019s Stephannie Stokes\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs it rolls along, the tablet records video of the sidewalk and any rumbling the wheelchair experiences. The computer also documents the location.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuensler\u2019s students then review the data back at the lab to create an inventory of sidewalks \u2014 and any problems, like cracks or obstructions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuensler said cities can use the inventories to make sure they\u2019re meeting federal requirements to accommodate people with disabilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOtherwise, local governments can face lawsuits, like Atlanta has.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe city, for its part, has said it is working to comply with federal rules. And Guensler said cities around the country \u2014 not just Atlanta \u2014 have neglected their sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESidewalks tend only to have a lifespan of about 40 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey\u2019re really not difficult to maintain. It\u2019s just that we don\u2019t consider them to be streets,\u201d Guensler said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, cities don\u2019t consider the sidewalks to be part of their overall transportation system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalls, the graduate student, said this research has made him pay more attention.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s almost impossible for me to not recognize bad sidewalks now,\u201d Walls said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/news\/listen-guensler-walls-show-wabe-how-they-re-tracking-atlanta-s-sidewalk-problems?utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_source=dailydigest\u0026amp;utm_campaign=july27\u0026amp;utm_content=sidewalks\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStory courtesy of GT School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wabe.org\/atlanta-researchers-help-cities-track-their-sidewalk-problems\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EListen to the full story on WABE NPR Radio.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith an inexpensive setup based on a wheelchair and a tablet computer, BBISS Fellow and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/Faculty\/901\/overview\u0022\u003EProfessor Randall Guensler\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;has helped Atlanta catalog 1,200 miles of sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs residents will tell you, sometimes those paths can be a bumpy, cracked mess. But it\u0026rsquo;s difficult for cities to keep track. That\u0026rsquo;s why Guensler and his students have been working for several years on a simple system to help communities assess the condition of their sidewalks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir latest project includes cataloging 200 miles in an Atlanta suburb in Cobb County.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/guensler-and-walls-survey-atlantas-sidewalks-wabe-radio\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead More...\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"GT Professor, Randal Euensler and grad student Daniel Walls survey Atlanta\u0027s sidewalks for accessibility with low cost equipment."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2018-07-27 17:35:25","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:19:36","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"609049":{"id":"609049","type":"image","title":"Guensler_Walls_Sidewalks","body":null,"created":"1532714313","gmt_created":"2018-07-27 17:58:33","changed":"1532714313","gmt_changed":"2018-07-27 17:58:33","alt":"GT Professor Randal Guensler and grad student Daniel Walls demonstrating their wheelchair based sidewalk survey rig.","file":{"fid":"231975","name":"Guensler_Walls_Sidewalks.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Guensler_Walls_Sidewalks.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Guensler_Walls_Sidewalks.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":184993,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Guensler_Walls_Sidewalks.jpg?itok=pviWKNtu"}}},"media_ids":["609049"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/news\/listen-guensler-walls-show-wabe-how-they-re-tracking-atlanta-s-sidewalk-problems?utm_medium=email\u0026utm_source=dailydigest\u0026utm_campaign=july27\u0026utm_content=sidewalks","title":"GT School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Website"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wabe.org\/atlanta-researchers-help-cities-track-their-sidewalk-problems\/","title":"Story on WABE NPR Radio website."}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"11663","name":"Randall Guensler"},{"id":"178623","name":"Daniel Walls"},{"id":"168984","name":"sidewalks"},{"id":"360","name":"accessibility"},{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"603981":{"#nid":"603981","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Weissburg Appointed as New Brook Byers Professor","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough a process of peer review and subsequent approval by the Provost,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Marc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E has been appointed Georgia Tech\u2019s newest Brook Byers Professor. The Brook Byers Professorship is the highest title bestowed at Georgia Tech for distinguished faculty that are specifically engaged in sustainability related research and education. Dr. Weissburg is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences, and co-Director of the Center for Biologically Inspired Design. He joined Georgia Tech in 1997 having earlier earned his B.S. degree in Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, and Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Within the biological sciences community, his research interests concern chemical signaling by marine animals, marine community ecology, and predator-prey dynamics. His recent efforts are concentrated in two areas: developing methods to suppress predation on juvenile oysters in farmed and natural communities, and examining the biological and fisheries consequences of climate change and ocean acidification. More broadly, Dr. Weissburg has a long-standing interest in comparative and interdisciplinary research and education for which he has collaborated with industry groups, professional designers, architects, scientists and engineers on the use of biologically inspired strategies to enhance human built systems. Using principles derived from the examination of energy and material flows in ecological systems, he has helped to develop methods for determining material and energy use efficiency and resilience, and applied them to systems at scales ranging from neighborhoods and industrial complexes up to large cities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAbout the BBISS:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. The BBISS enhances Georgia Tech\u2019s research, education, and service missions, and campus operations through leadership, communications, development, and decision making inspired and defined by the principles of sustainability. More information is available at the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainability.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBBISS Website\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdditional Links:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ocean.gatech.edu\/people\/dr-marc-weissburg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;Professor -\u0026nbsp;School of Biological Sciences and Co-Director - Center for Biologically Inspired Design\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Website\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough a process of peer review and subsequent approval by the Provost,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. Marc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E has been appointed Georgia Tech\u2019s newest Brook Byers Professor. The Brook Byers Professorship is the highest title bestowed at Georgia Tech for distinguished faculty that are specifically engaged in sustainability related research and education.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Professor Marc Weissburg has been appointed Georgia Tech\u2019s newest Brook Byers Professor."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2018-03-19 17:33:05","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:19:04","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. The BBISS enhances Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s research, education, and service missions, and campus operations through leadership, communications, development, and decision making inspired and defined by the principles of sustainability. More information is available\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eat the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBBISS Website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-03-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"332651":{"id":"332651","type":"image","title":"Marc Weissburg","body":null,"created":"1449245114","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 16:05:14","changed":"1475895044","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:50:44","alt":"Marc Weissburg","file":{"fid":"200402","name":"weissburg.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/weissburg_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/weissburg_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1763986,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/weissburg_0.jpg?itok=rWQyX021"}}},"media_ids":["332651"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"175909","name":"bbiss professors"},{"id":"132161","name":"BBISS"},{"id":"65601","name":"Marc Weissburg"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"504311":{"#nid":"504311","#data":{"type":"news","title":"BBISS Fellow, Dilkina is GT Lead in Major Computing Grant","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor and BBISS Fellow, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/~bdilkina\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBistra Dilkina\u003C\/a\u003E, is the Georgia Tech lead investigator for a $10 million, 5 year National Science Foundation \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/news\/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=137328\u0026amp;WT.mc_id=USNSF_51\u0026amp;WT.mc_ev=click\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u201cExpeditions in Computing\u201d grant\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; The funds will establish the Computational Sustainability Network, or \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.compsust.net\/\u0022\u003ECompSusNet\u003C\/a\u003E, with Cornell University as lead institution.\u0026nbsp; CompSusNet will be comprised of 12 academic institutions, as well as domestic and international, private and non-profit organizations.\u0026nbsp; Dilkina will also sit on the executive council for the Expedition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputational sustainability is a young field of study.\u0026nbsp; Highly trans-disciplinary research teams focus on mathematical and computational models to aid in management and decision making for the major challenges related to sustainability, such as poverty mitigation, renewable energy, and biodiversity conservation. \u0026nbsp;Computational sustainability problems tend to be dynamic and complex, often utilizing combinatorial decision making algorithms, big data, citizen science, dynamical models, machine learning, and optimization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompSusNet is one of three Expeditions in Computing grants awarded by the NSF.\u0026nbsp; These grants represent some of the NSF\u2019s largest investments in computer science research.\u0026nbsp; The two other 2015 Expeditions in Computing grants went to \u201cThe Science of Deep Specification\u201d at Princeton University, which aims to eliminate software \u201cbugs\u201d that can lead to security vulnerabilities, and \u201cThe Evolvable Living Computer Project\u201d at Boston University, which will study which computing principles can be applied repeatedly and reliably to synthetic biology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDilkina\u2019s expertise and research interests, as well as the resources available at Georgia Tech (such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.hpc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Data and High Performance Computing\u003C\/a\u003E), dovetail well with goals of the Computational Sustainability Network grant.\u0026nbsp; Dilkina\u2019s project focuses on developing decision support models to optimize biodiversity conservation by balancing habitat connectivity with other urban planning considerations.\u0026nbsp; As human-centered landscapes become more developed, wildlife habitat becomes fragmented and isolated.\u0026nbsp; Maintaining landscape connectivity has been shown to be an effective strategy to preserve biodiversity, however it is extremely complex to implement. Together with ecologists and computer scientists at Cornell University, Dilkina will develop a habitat connectivity-focused conservation plan for the Andean bear populations in Ecuador. \u0026nbsp;However, the models and techniques that will be developed will not necessarily be specific to species, ecosystem, or spatial scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch6\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bbisss-big-ideas-archive\u0022\u003ERead more BBISS Big Ideas Stories.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor and BBISS Fellow, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/~bdilkina\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBistra Dilkina\u003C\/a\u003E, is the Georgia Tech lead investigator for a $10 million, 5 year National Science Foundation \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/news\/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=137328\u0026amp;WT.mc_id=USNSF_51\u0026amp;WT.mc_ev=click\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u201cExpeditions in Computing\u201d grant\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; The funds will establish the Computational Sustainability Network, or \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.compsust.net\/\u0022\u003ECompSusNet\u003C\/a\u003E, with Cornell University as lead institution.\u0026nbsp; CompSusNet will be comprised of 12 academic institutions, as well as domestic and international, private and non-profit organizations.\u0026nbsp; Dilkina will also sit on the executive council for the Expedition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The \u201cExpeditions in Computing\u201d grant is a $10 million, 5 year National Science Foundation program which will establish the Computational Sustainability Network with Cornell University as lead institution. 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Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech and Emory University and, with Brown, one of just three\u0026nbsp;women on the Georgia Tech faculty accorded NAE membership \u2013 one of the highest professional distinctions an engineer can receive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur work is deeply collaborative, and I am grateful to the engineers, scientists, physicians, and patients who are partners in our journey,\u201d Margulies added.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMargulies, a researcher in the Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience at Tech and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Injury Biomechanics at Emory, was elected, \u201cfor elaborating the traumatic injury thresholds of brain and lung in terms of structure-function mechanisms,\u201d according to the NAE announcement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing an integrated biomechanics approach, Margulies\u2019 research program spans the micro-to-macro scales in two distinct areas, traumatic brain injury and ventilator-induced lung injury. Her work has generated new knowledge about the structural and functional responses of the brain and lungs to their mechanical environment. Margulies came to Georgia Tech in 2017 from the University of Pennsylvania, where she\u2019d been a professor of bioengineering, and had earned her Master of Science in Engineering and Ph.D. in Bioengineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrown, a Regents and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E, was co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 (for co-authorship of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group III Assessment Report on Mitigation of Climate Change, Chapter 6).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe joined Georgia Tech in 2006 after a career at the U.S. Department of Energy\u0027s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she led several national climate change mitigation studies and became a leader in the analysis and interpretation of energy futures in the United States. Her research at Tech focuses on the design and impact of policies aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies, emphasizing the electric utility industry. She was elected to NAE \u201cfor bridging engineering, social and behavioral sciences, and policy studies to achieve cleaner electric energy.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EBrown, who earned her Ph.D. at the Ohio State University, co-founded and chaired the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, served two terms as a presidential appointee on the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority \u2013 the nation\u2019s largest public power provider \u2013 and also served two terms on the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Electricity Advisory Committee, where she led the Smart Grid Subcommittee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe most rewarding feature of my career has been working toward solutions with colleagues across disciplines,\u201d Brown said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShapiro is the Russell Chandler III Chair and professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, where his research is focused on stochastic programming, risk analysis, simulation-based optimization, and multivariate statistical analysis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2013, he was awarded the INFORMS Khachiyan Prize for lifetime achievements in optimization. He received the 2018 Dantzig Prize from the Mathematical Optimization Society and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince earning his Ph.D. in applied mathematics-statistics from Israel\u2019s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1981, Shapiro has made substantial contributions to the fields of optimization and large-scale, stochastic programming, and he was elected to NAE \u201cfor contributions to the theory, computation, and application of stochastic programming.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKurfess is professor and HUSCO\/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorge W. 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He was elected by the NAE \u201cfor development and implementation of innovative digital manufacturing technologies and system architectures.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m proud that the work we do has a positive impact on small and medium-sized enterprises, which are about 99% of the manufacturing operations, as well as large operations,\u201d said Kurfess, who earned all of his degrees at MIT. \u201cOur work targets people who are implementing the digital thread in manufacturing, and what the digital thread will do is make sure those smaller enterprises, those mom and pops, can have access to the latest and greatest technologies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch News\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E177 North Avenue\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta, Georgia\u0026nbsp; 30332-0181\u0026nbsp; USA\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMedia Relations Contact\u003C\/strong\u003E: John Toon (404-894-6986) (jtoon@gatech.edu).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter\u003C\/strong\u003E: Jerry Grillo\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFour Georgia Institute of Technology faculty members have been elected as new members of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). 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While expressing one\u2019s green inclinations outwardly with colorful attire should never be discouraged, opportunities abound at Georgia Tech to act on, and internalize that spirit of green. So, perhaps St. Patty\u2019s Day is best seen as a warm-up to a whole month of green themed events culminating with Earth Day. Take a look at all that\u2019s happening at Georgia Tech over the next month.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEvery Thursday (Except March 22nd) in Tech Walkway 11 AM \u2013 2 PM -\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GTCommunityMarket\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Farmers Market\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENow until March 30th\u0026nbsp;- Donate items for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/earthday.gatech.edu\/earth-day-festival-activities\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEarth Day Office Supply Exchange\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENow Until March 30th \u0026amp; at Earth Day on April 20th \u2013\u0026nbsp;E-Waste Recycling. Georgia Tech\u0027s Earth Day Planning Committee is once again working with Atlanta Recycling Solutions to host the 7th annual Electronics Recycling Drive during Earth Day 2012.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMarch 28th -\u0026nbsp;Building Your Clean Tech Company in the South\u0026nbsp;- Paul Quinlan, Managing Director, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMonday April 2nd, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, LeCraw Auditorium, College of Management, or watch the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GeorgiaTechILE\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Efree live webcast\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;-\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-initiatives\/ile\/impact\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIMPACT Speaker Series\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Blake Canterbury, the Founder and CEO of beremedy. Beremedy is an organization that uses social media to connect those in need with those who can help.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMonday April 2nd, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, College of Management Atrium \u2013\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-initiatives\/ile\/i2s\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIdeas to Serve Competition\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- Poster Showcase and Reception. Join us for an evening of ideas, inspiration, and social innovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWednesday April 4th, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, LeCraw Auditorium , College of Management - Final Round of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-initiatives\/ile\/i2s\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIdeas to Serve Competition\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EApril 16 \u2013 20, Think Green Week 2012 \u2013 Details on events for Think Green Week are not finalized yet, however here is a preliminary list of events.\u0026nbsp; More details will be available soon, so stay tuned.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMonday April 16th\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Water Symposium Day.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETuesday April 17th\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Go Outside Day!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWednesday April 18th\u0026nbsp;, 3PM to 7PM\u2013 Movie and Documentary Day at the Student Center Theater. Movies:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGrow!\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ETapped\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThursday April18th \u2013 Bike Day\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApril 20th, 10AM - 3PM, Tech Walkway -\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.earthday.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2012 Georgia Tech Earth Day Celebration\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;-\u003Cbr\u003ECome celebrate Earth Day at one of the largest such events in the southeast. The event is free, open to the public and features 70 exhibitors, eco-friendly giveaways, recycling opportunities, a clothing swap, an office supply exchange, live music, organic popcorn, and much more. Also, keep an eye out for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.esw.gtorg.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Engineers for a Sustainable World\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.esw.gtorg.gatech.edu\/project\/current-projects\/solar-cart\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esolar beverage cart\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most common ways to get into the spirit of St. Patrick\u0026rsquo;s Day is to wear green clothing, in our case, socks. While expressing one\u0026rsquo;s green inclinations outwardly with colorful attire should never be discouraged, opportunities abound at Georgia Tech to act on, and internalize that spirit of green. So, perhaps St. Patty\u0026rsquo;s Day is best seen as a warm-up to a whole month of green themed events culminating with Earth Day. Take a look at all that\u0026rsquo;s happening at Georgia Tech over the next month.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"While expressing one\u2019s green inclinations outwardly with colorful attire should never be discouraged, opportunities abound at Georgia Tech to act on, and internalize that spirit of green."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2017-09-29 16:44:53","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:13:26","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-03-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-03-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"596690":{"id":"596690","type":"image","title":"BBISS_StPattys_Sock_Day","body":null,"created":"1506703670","gmt_created":"2017-09-29 16:47:50","changed":"1506703670","gmt_changed":"2017-09-29 16:47:50","alt":"Group photo of BBISS students and staff wearing St. Patrick\u0027s Day regalia, mostly goofy socks.","file":{"fid":"227422","name":"BBISS_StPattys_Sock_Day.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/BBISS_StPattys_Sock_Day.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/BBISS_StPattys_Sock_Day.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":166671,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/BBISS_StPattys_Sock_Day.jpg?itok=q2OM5Ucg"}}},"media_ids":["596690"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"663854":{"#nid":"663854","#data":{"type":"news","title":"BBISS Appoints Nine New Faculty Fellows","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENine new Faculty Fellows were appointed to the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS). In addition to their own work, BBISS Fellows serve as a board of advisors to the BBISS; foster the culture and community of sustainability researchers, educators, and students at Georgia Tech; and communicate broadly the vision, mission, values, and objectives of the BBISS. Fellows will work with the BBISS for three years, with the potential for a renewed term.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe BBISS Faculty Fellows program has been in place since 2014. Fellows will number between 10 and 15, will be drawn from across all 6 colleges and GTRI at Georgia Tech. It is expected that annual allowances provided to each BBISS Fellow will range from $1000 to $1500 depending on number of fellows in the program and availability of funds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new BBISS Faculty Fellows are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/joe-f-bozeman-iii\u0022\u003EJoe Bozeman\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Assistant Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/dylan-brewer\u0022\u003EDylan Brewer\u003C\/a\u003E - Assistant Professor, School of Economics\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/calmon\/index.html\u0022\u003EAndre Calmon\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Assistant Professor, Scheller College of Business\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/people\/brian-c-gunter\u0022\u003EBrian Gunter\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/mcguire-dr-jenny-l\u0022\u003EJenny McGuire\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Assistant Professor, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/jessica-roberts\u0022\u003EJessica Roberts\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Assistant Professor, College of Computing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fptd.gatech.edu\/people\/ilan-stern\u0022\u003EIlan Stern\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Senior Research Scientist, Georgia Tech Research Institute\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/anjali-thomas\u0022\u003EAnjali Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/people\/zhaohui-julene-tong\u0022\u003EZhaohui Tong\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, School of Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese faculty members join the current roster of Faculty Fellows:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/baabak-ashuri\u0022\u003EBaabak Ashuri\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, School of Building Construction\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gtri.gatech.edu\/people\/kevin-caravati\u0022\u003EKevin Caravati\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Principal Research Scientist, Georgia Tech Research Institute\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/ellen-dunham-jones\u0022\u003EEllen Dunham-Jones\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Professor, School of Architecture\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/daniel-matisoff\u0022\u003EDaniel Matisoff\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, School of Public Policy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/kate-pride-brown\u0022\u003EKate Pride Brown\u003C\/a\u003E - Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/perry-yang\u0022\u003EPerry Yang\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 Professor, School of City and Regional Planning\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore information can be found on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sustainability\/fellows\u0022\u003EBBISS website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENine new Faculty Fellows were appointed to the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Nine new Faculty Fellows were appointed to the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS)."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2022-12-13 22:32:00","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:12:04","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"663842":{"id":"663842","type":"image","title":"2022 BBISS Faculty Fellows","body":null,"created":"1670965310","gmt_created":"2022-12-13 21:01:50","changed":"1670965310","gmt_changed":"2022-12-13 21:01:50","alt":"3 by 3 grid of the portraits of the 2022 BBISS Faculty Fellows.","file":{"fid":"251285","name":"2022_BBISS_Fellows_Collage.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022_BBISS_Fellows_Collage.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022_BBISS_Fellows_Collage.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":521647,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2022_BBISS_Fellows_Collage.jpg?itok=lZHfXLm-"}}},"media_ids":["663842"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"132161","name":"BBISS"},{"id":"169922","name":"bbiss fellows"},{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Research Communications Program Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649824":{"#nid":"649824","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Goldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship to Support Undergrads","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Goldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship is open for contributions again this year. It was established last year to support students in pursuit of their undergraduate degree.\u0026nbsp;Ms. Burchfield, mother to Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Financial Manager, Gay Burchfield, died of COVID-19 on June 8th, 2020, at the age of 80, in Starkville, Mississippi. She lived a life of service to those in her community, with a particular emphasis on education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Burchfield family selected sophomore Catherine Shamanski in the College of Psychology to receive a $200 scholarship. Shamanski will serve as a Team Leader in a section of the GT-1000 class, helping incoming first year students to find their footing on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMs. Goldia was years ahead of her time.\u0026nbsp;During the segregation era, her family moved from rural Mississippi to a larger town where she could pursue her high school education, which she completed in 1958. She wanted to join the military only to discover that women of color were not eligible to serve. She worked as a part-time custodian in a local bank for 35 years, as well as numerous odd jobs to care for her family and her community.\u0026nbsp;She and her husband had several small businesses in their hometown, one of which was \u201cBurchfield Recreation,\u201d aka \u201cThe Pool Hall.\u201d The pool hall also served as an ad-hoc after-school care for many families with working parents. Ms. Goldia provided meals, advice, and discipline, sometimes working extra odd jobs to finance those additional expenses. She would also put together care packages with stipends for the young people of her community who were college bound. \u0026nbsp;If asked what her greatest achievements were, she would say that she was a great mom, provided free meals to many, greeted everyone with a heartfelt smile, and genuinely cared for everyone she encountered.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonations by check should be made payable to the Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., with \u0022Goldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship\u0022\u0026nbsp;noted on the check or in a separate note, and should be mailed to: Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc., 760 Spring Street, NW, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30308.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn-line gifts can be made at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/development.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/development.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E, using the \u2018GIVE NOW\u2019 button and following directions provided.\u0026nbsp;In the \u2018Other Designation\u2019 box, enter \u201cGoldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship.\u201d\u0026nbsp;Each donor will be acknowledged by the Georgia Tech Foundation, and a list of all donors will be shared with the Burchfield family.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Goldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship is open for contributions again this year. It was established last year to support students in pursuit of their undergraduate degree.\u0026nbsp;Ms. Burchfield, mother to Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Financial Manager, Gay Burchfield, died of COVID-19 on June 8th, 2020, at the age of 80, in Starkville, Mississippi. She lived a life of service to those in her community, with a particular emphasis on education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Burchfield family selected sophomore Catherine Shamanski in the College of Psychology to receive a $200 scholarship. Shamanski will serve as a Team Leader in a section of the GT-1000 class, helping incoming first year students to find their footing on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/hg\/item\/649824\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Goldia Mae Burchfield Memorial Scholarship seeks donations to support undergrads."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2021-08-18 19:35:27","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:11:32","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"637062":{"id":"637062","type":"image","title":"Goldia Mae Burchfield","body":null,"created":"1594994010","gmt_created":"2020-07-17 13:53:30","changed":"1594994010","gmt_changed":"2020-07-17 13:53:30","alt":"Portrait of Godia Mae Burchfield, mother of GT BBISS Financial Manager, Gay Burchfield.","file":{"fid":"242342","name":"Goldia_Mae_Burchfield_Portrait_Sized.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Goldia_Mae_Burchfield_Portrait_Sized.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Goldia_Mae_Burchfield_Portrait_Sized.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":315199,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Goldia_Mae_Burchfield_Portrait_Sized.jpg?itok=ABgu9qZI"}}},"media_ids":["637062"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/development.gatech.edu\/","title":"Online Donations"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"},{"id":"184288","name":"covid"},{"id":"66111","name":"Georgia Tech Foundation"},{"id":"185320","name":"Scholarship Fund"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Research Communications Program Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"624330":{"#nid":"624330","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Brook Byers Professor Weissburg Wins $3M Grant to Bring Biologically Inspired Design to High Schools","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe way a ladybug folds its wings can help aerospace engineers design more compact satellites. Studying how ants dig tunnels could help us create our own tunnels more efficiently.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe idea of using nature\u2019s examples to develop products and designs that benefit society is the cornerstone of a new project at Georgia Tech that aims to get more high school students interested in engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1907906\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003EFunded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)\u003C\/a\u003E, the $3 million effort will put high school engineering teachers in research labs at Georgia Tech for five weeks. The teachers will be embedded with engineers and scientists, working at the forefront of what\u2019s called biologically inspired design, and creating a curriculum for the teachers to use in their classrooms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLots of people think animals and what they do is insanely cool \u0026nbsp;\u2014 and the internet agrees \u2014 which means we can engage interest in engineering by making a link to biology as a way to solve engineering challenges,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg\u0022\u003EMarc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E, project leader and professor in the School of Biological Sciences. \u201cThe act of trying to see how an animal might help find a solution to a problem is a very creative process. It challenges the notion that engineering is boring. High school engineering experiences vary widely, but they generally do not include the most cutting-edge topics, like bio-inspired design, which gets people really excited,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the next four years, Weissburg will collaborate with researchers Meltem Alemdar, Michael Helms, Roxanne Moore and Michael Ryan at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E. They\u2019ll create and assess units for 10th, 11th and 12th graders that explore bio-inspired design in the context of problems that are relatable to teenagers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn particular, the researchers see their approach as a way to reach girls, who may not have considered engineering as a potential career. Weissburg pointed to data from the Center for Digital Education that showed 24% of male high school students expressed interest in engineering. For young women, the number was just 11%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cToo often, engineering is depicted as applied math and science, which completely neglects how human-centered engineering is,\u201d said Weissburg, who also co-directs the Center for Biologically Inspired Design at Georgia Tech and is a Brook Byers Professor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project will generate a curriculum with design and build exercises, background materials for teachers, examples to spark discussion, tests, and other resources that can be used by teachers across the country. Researchers will examine how well the curriculum engages students, particularly those from groups underrepresented in engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStates have different standards, and teacher goals and classes have to be responsive to their unique student audience,\u201d Weissburg said. \u201cOur series of resources, all of which will be online, will allow teachers to easily slot in material that fits for them. It will allow them to talk to us and each other about best practices.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research team has partnered with Gwinnett County Public Schools to identify the first group of teachers they\u2019ll invite to participate. Weissburg said that will happen in late Spring 2020.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBio-inspired engineering is a unique way of thinking, and so we have to help the teachers understand how to encourage this in their students.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe way a ladybug folds its wings can help aerospace engineers design more compact satellites. Studying how ants dig tunnels could help us create our own tunnels more efficiently.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe idea of using nature\u0026rsquo;s examples to develop products and designs that benefit society is the cornerstone of a new project at Georgia Tech that aims to get more high school students interested in engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1907906\u0026amp;HistoricalAwards=false\u0022\u003EFunded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)\u003C\/a\u003E, the $3 million effort will put high school engineering teachers in research labs at Georgia Tech for five weeks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/brook-byers-professor-weissburg-wins-3m-grant-bring-biologically-inspired-design-high\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Four-year project will bring teachers into Georgia Tech labs and create new curriculum materials for them to use in class."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2019-08-09 21:07:02","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:10:54","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-08-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-08-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"623922":{"id":"623922","type":"image","title":"Ladybug","body":null,"created":"1564683174","gmt_created":"2019-08-01 18:12:54","changed":"1564752110","gmt_changed":"2019-08-02 13:21:50","alt":"A ladybug on a green leaf.","file":{"fid":"237639","name":"Ladybug-Wikimedia-Commons-public-domain-h.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ladybug-Wikimedia-Commons-public-domain-h.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Ladybug-Wikimedia-Commons-public-domain-h.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":140454,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Ladybug-Wikimedia-Commons-public-domain-h.jpg?itok=4akUhhGp"}}},"media_ids":["623922"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=1907906\u0026HistoricalAwards=false","title":"Students and Teachers Learning from Nature: Studying Biologically-Inspired Design in High School Engineering Education"},{"url":"https:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg","title":"Marc Weissburg"},{"url":"https:\/\/ceismc.gatech.edu\/","title":"Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing"},{"url":"https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/2019\/08\/01\/3m-nsf-project-will-use-natures-designs-spark-high-school-students-interest-engineering","title":"Georgia Tech Newsroom Story"}],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"146","name":"Life Sciences and Biology"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"},{"id":"59331","name":"bio-inspired"},{"id":"20121","name":"biologically inspired design"},{"id":"173482","name":"bio-inspired materials"},{"id":"362","name":"National Science Foundation"},{"id":"65601","name":"Marc Weissburg"},{"id":"411","name":"CEISMC"},{"id":"46351","name":"K-12 education"},{"id":"5738","name":"high school students"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jstewart@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJoshua Stewart\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E404.894.6016\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"597171":{"#nid":"597171","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Brook Byers Professors Honored","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EElsa Reichmanis has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/funding-and-awards\/awards\/national\/recipients\/2018-national-award-recipients.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmerican Chemical Society\u2019s\u0026nbsp;National Award in the Chemistry of Materials\u003C\/a\u003E (sponsored by DuPont).\u0026nbsp; Marilyn Brown was appointed as a Regents Professor by the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.usg.edu\/regents\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBoard of Regents of the University System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as being given a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/aceee.org\/press\/2017\/08\/aceee-presents-five-2017-champion\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChampion in Energy Efficiency in Industry Award by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy\u003C\/a\u003E (ACEEE).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/people\/elsa-reichmanis\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EElsa Reichmanis\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Her work in understanding the molecular structure and function of materials for microelectronics manufacturing has had notable impact on the field.\u0026nbsp; In 1995, she was elected to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nae.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Academy of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as becoming an\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bell-labs.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E AT\u0026amp;T Bell Laboratories\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Fellow.\u0026nbsp; Reichmanis was named a Fellow of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aaas.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science\u003C\/a\u003E in 1997.\u0026nbsp; In 2003, she served as president of the American Chemical Society.\u0026nbsp; With the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/reichmanis.chbe.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EReichmanis Research Group\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech, she explores her research interests in the chemistry, properties, and applications of materials technologies for electronic and photonic applications.\u0026nbsp; In particular, her group\u2019s research can be applied to the modeling and manufacturing of new materials, and their application in new battery technologies, liquid crystals, and biomaterials, all of which have significant potential applications in various sustainability and energy technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cepl.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/91044ab3-9e96-5940-80a3-46f80924f3d1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarilyn Brown\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Before coming to Georgia Tech, Brown had a distinguished career at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ornl.gov\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOak Ridge National Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; She has served on eight different \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nasonline.org\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Academies of Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;committees, and is currently serving on the NAS Geosciences Committee.\u0026nbsp; Brown served on the Board of Directors of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tva.gov\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETennessee Valley Authority\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by presidential appointment from 2010 \u2013 2017.\u0026nbsp; She also co-founded the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/seealliance.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESoutheast Energy Efficiency Alliance\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;She is currently serving her second term on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gov\/oe\/oe-information-center\/electricity-advisory-committee-eac\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EU.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Electricity Advisory Committee\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; In 2013, she established, and continues to direct, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cepl.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EClimate and Energy Policy Lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Her research focuses on the design and impact of policies aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies, with an emphasis on the electric utility industry, the integration of energy efficiency, demand response, and solar resources, and ways of improving resiliency to disruptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn January 2014, Marilyn Brown and Elsa Reichmanis were named\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E Brook Byers Professors\u003C\/a\u003E, along with \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/bras\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBert Bras\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Mechanical Engineering). Made possible by a gift from Shawn and Brook Byers, a 1968 Georgia Tech alumnus in Electrical Engineering, the Brook Byers Professorships provide resources to enable and enhance cross-disciplinary, collaborative research and education in sustainability, energy, and water. Recommended by their peers, the three recipients were chosen by the Provost and approved by the Board of Regents. The appointments recognize superior scholarly achievement and the potential for further progress. The Brook Byers Professorship is the highest title bestowed at Georgia Tech for those specifically engaged in sustainability related research and education.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EElsa Reichmanis has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/funding-and-awards\/awards\/national\/recipients\/2018-national-award-recipients.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmerican Chemical Society\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;National Award in the Chemistry of Materials\u003C\/a\u003E (sponsored by DuPont).\u0026nbsp; Marilyn Brown was appointed as a Regents Professor by the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.usg.edu\/regents\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBoard of Regents of the University System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as being given a \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/aceee.org\/press\/2017\/08\/aceee-presents-five-2017-champion\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EChampion in Energy Efficiency in Industry Award by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy\u003C\/a\u003E (ACEEE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/people\/elsa-reichmanis\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EElsa Reichmanis\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; Her work in understanding the molecular structure and function of materials for microelectronics manufacturing has had notable impact on the field.\u0026nbsp; In 1995, she was elected to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nae.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Academy of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, as well as becoming an\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bell-labs.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E AT\u0026amp;T Bell Laboratories\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Fellow.\u0026nbsp; Reichmanis was named a Fellow of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.aaas.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science\u003C\/a\u003E in 1997.\u0026nbsp; In 2003, she served as president of the American Chemical Society.\u0026nbsp; With the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/reichmanis.chbe.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EReichmanis Research Group\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech, she explores her research interests in the chemistry, properties, and applications of materials technologies for electronic and photonic applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/brook-byers-professors-honored\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead More...\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Brook Byers Professors, Elsa Reichmanis and Marilyn Brown, have recently been honored with several awards."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2017-10-10 22:20:13","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 15:09:49","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-10-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-10-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"597174":{"id":"597174","type":"image","title":"Brown_Reichmanis_Portraits","body":null,"created":"1507677105","gmt_created":"2017-10-10 23:11:45","changed":"1507677105","gmt_changed":"2017-10-10 23:11:45","alt":"Portraits of Elsa Reichmanis and Marilyn Brown.","file":{"fid":"227606","name":"Reichmanis_Brown_Portraits.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Reichmanis_Brown_Portraits.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Reichmanis_Brown_Portraits.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":363390,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Reichmanis_Brown_Portraits.jpg?itok=ur9NWdzw"}}},"media_ids":["597174"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166871","name":"bbiss_big_ideas"},{"id":"87961","name":"Elsa Reichmanis"},{"id":"330","name":"Marilyn Brown"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@sustainable.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659176":{"#nid":"659176","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Six Students Chosen for 2022 BBISS Graduate Fellows Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe second class of Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Graduate Fellows has been selected. The BBISS Graduate Fellows Program provides graduate students with enhanced training in sustainability, team science, and leadership in addition to their usual programs of study. Each two-year fellowship is funded by a generous gift from Brook and Shawn Byers and is additionally guided by a Faculty Advisory Board. The students apply their skills and talents, working directly with their peers, faculty, and external partners on long-term, large team, sustainability relevant projects. They are also afforded opportunities to organize and host seminar series, develop their professional networks, publish papers and draft proposals,\u0026nbsp;and develop additional skills critical to their professional success and future careers leading research teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2022 class of Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Graduate Fellows are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOliver Chapman - Ph.D. student, School of Public Policy, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMegan Conville - Ph.D. student, School of City and Regional Planning, College of Design\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECarlos Fernandez - Ph.D. student, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESarah Roney - Ph.D. student, School of Biological Sciences\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOlianike Olaomo - Ph.D. student, School of History and Sociology, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVishal Sharma - Ph.D. student, School of Interactive Computing, College of Computing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Faculty Advisory Board for the BBISS Graduate Fellows is composed of the faculty who submitted the students\u0027 nominations. Nominations for Class III of the BBISS Graduate Fellows program will open in the Spring 2023. It is expected that 6 to 8 scholars will be selected for next year\u2019s group.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Faculty Advisory Board for the inaugural class are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/hatzell\u0022\u003EMarta Hatzell\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/marilyn-a-brown\u0022\u003EMarilyn Brown\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/elora-lee-raymond\u0022\u003EElora Raymond\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/kate-pride-brown\u0022\u003EKate Pride Brown\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg\u0022\u003EMarc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/neha-kumar\u0022\u003ENeha Kumar\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdates and outcomes will be posted to the BBISS website as the project progresses. Additional information is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sustainability\/grad-fellows-program\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sustainability\/grad-fellows-program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe second class of Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Graduate Fellows has been selected. 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Recent passage of the\u0026nbsp;European Union\u0027s Circular Economy Package will mandate the reuse of products in many different categories.\u0026nbsp; This article outlines the three major strategies that have proven successful for companies which have already implemented circular economy business models.\u0026nbsp; Three brief case studies are also provided.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHarvard Business Review article, \u0026quot;Rethinking Sustainability in Light of the EU\u0026rsquo;s New Circular Economy Policy,\u0026quot; available on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2018\/07\/rethinking-sustainability-in-light-of-the-eus-new-circular-economy-policy\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHBR website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"\u0022Rethinking Sustainability in Light of the EU\u2019s New Circular Economy Policy\u0022"}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2018-09-19 20:07:30","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 14:45:28","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-09-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-09-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"611696":{"id":"611696","type":"image","title":"Atalay Atasu Portrait","body":null,"created":"1537387750","gmt_created":"2018-09-19 20:09:10","changed":"1537387750","gmt_changed":"2018-09-19 20:09:10","alt":"GT Professor Atalay Atasu","file":{"fid":"232865","name":"Atalay_Atasu.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Atalay_Atasu.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Atalay_Atasu.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":37667,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Atalay_Atasu.jpg?itok=LsrrF76e"}}},"media_ids":["611696"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"166870","name":"BBISS_news"},{"id":"179145","name":"Atalay Atasu"},{"id":"178818","name":"circular economy"},{"id":"2904","name":"Harvard business review"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:atalay.atasu@scheller.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProf. Atalay Atasu\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;Dunn Family Professor, Scheller College of Business\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["atalay.atasu@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"603970":{"#nid":"603970","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New Brook Byers Professor and Fellows Appointed","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough a process of peer review and subsequent approval by the Provost, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/biosci.gatech.edu\/people\/marc-weissburg\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProfessor Marc Weissburg\u003C\/a\u003E has been appointed Georgia Tech\u2019s newest Brook Byers Professor. The Brook Byers Professorship is the highest title bestowed at Georgia Tech for distinguished faculty that are specifically engaged in sustainability related research and education. Dr. Weissburg is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences, and co-Director of the Center for Biologically Inspired Design. He joined Georgia Tech in 1997 having earlier earned his B.S. degree in Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, and Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Within the biological sciences community, his research interests concern chemical signaling by marine animals, marine community ecology, and predator-prey dynamics. His recent efforts are concentrated in two areas: developing methods to suppress predation on juvenile oysters in farmed and natural communities, and examining the biological and fisheries consequences of climate change and ocean acidification. More broadly, Dr. Weissburg has a long-standing interest in comparative and interdisciplinary research and education for which he has collaborated with industry groups, professional designers, architects, scientists and engineers on the use of biologically inspired strategies to enhance human built systems. Using principles derived from the examination of energy and material flows in ecological systems, he has helped to develop methods for determining material and energy use efficiency and resilience, and applied them to systems at scales ranging from neighborhoods and industrial complexes up to large cities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConcurrent to Weissburg\u2019s appointment, five others were named Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Faculty (BBISS) Fellows:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/brown_2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKate Pride Brown\u003C\/a\u003E (School of History and Sociology),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/massetti\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmanuele Massetti\u003C\/a\u003E (School of Public Policy),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tang.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYuanzhi Tang\u003C\/a\u003E (School of Earth \u0026amp; Atmospheric Sciences),\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/telenko\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECassandra Telenko\u003C\/a\u003E (Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering), and\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/perry-yang\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPerry Yang\u003C\/a\u003E (School of City \u0026amp; Regional Planning).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to their own work, Brook Byers Professors and BBISS Fellows serve as a board of advisors to the BBISS, and help to advance its vision, mission, values, and objectives across the community of sustainability-minded researchers, educators, and students at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAdditional Links:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/profs_fellows\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. The BBISS enhances Georgia Tech\u2019s research, education, and service missions, and campus operations through leadership, communications, development, and decision making inspired and defined by the principles of sustainability. More information is available at the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBBISS Website\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThrough a process of peer review and subsequent approval by the Provost, Professor Marc Weissburg has been appointed Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s newest Brook Byers Professor. The Brook Byers Professorship is the highest title bestowed at Georgia Tech for distinguished faculty that are specifically engaged in sustainability related research and education.\u0026nbsp;Concurrent to Weissburg\u0026rsquo;s appointment, five others were named Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Faculty (BBISS) Fellows.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustainable.gatech.edu\/bigideas\/new-brook-byers-professor-and-fellows-appointed\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERead More...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Five new Georgia Tech Faculty have been appointed as Brook Byers Fellows and Professor."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2018-03-19 16:32:53","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 14:44:48","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems promotes comprehensive and innovative systems-based approaches to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in achieving a sustainable and prosperous future. 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