{"690920":{"#nid":"690920","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Earns Top-10 Rankings in Innovation Commercialization","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation\u2019s leaders in research commercialization, earning top-10 rankings among U.S. higher education institutions in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/autm.net\/surveys-and-tools\/surveys\/licensing-survey\/2025-licensing-survey\u0022\u003E2025 AUTM Licensing Activity Survey.\u003C\/a\u003E In two key measures of innovation performance, Georgia Tech came in at No. six for invention disclosures with 454 total disclosures, as well as No. 8 in new patent applications with 230 filings. Additionally, Georgia Tech came in No. 12 in the number of issued U.S. patents with 124 granted. The annual AUTM survey is widely regarded as the leading benchmark for academic technology transfer and commercialization activity in the U.S.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest rankings build on a record year for Georgia Tech commercialization. In 2025, the Institute \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-advances-500-technologies-toward-market-real-world-impact\u0022\u003Ereported\u003C\/a\u003E advancing hundreds of technologies toward the marketplace, while achieving record levels of invention disclosures, issued patents, and licensed technologies. Those milestones underscore Georgia Tech\u2019s expanding role in transforming research discoveries into products, companies, and partnerships that create economic and societal value.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe strong performance reflects a commercialization strategy focused not only on protecting IP, but also on helping researchers translate discoveries into practical applications,\u201d said Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, chief commercialization officer at Georgia Tech. \u201cWhether through licensing technologies, launching startups, or partnering with industry, we are building pathways that help researchers transform discoveries into real-world solutions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom advanced health technologies to environmental monitoring tools and next-generation aerospace ventures, Georgia Tech innovations are reaching users and markets in increasingly diverse ways. One example is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.research.gatech.edu\/2026\/05\/11\/kinemo-turning-small-movements-new-possibilities\u0022\u003EKinemo\u003C\/a\u003E, a startup developed through Georgia Tech research that is helping people with limited mobility regain independence through wearable assistive technology. Founded by researchers from the College of Engineering, Kinemo uses physiological sensing and small intentional movements to enable users to control digital devices. The company works closely with clinicians and patients at Shepherd Center to refine the technology and expand accessibility for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and mobility limitations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother example is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.research.gatech.edu\/2026\/02\/02\/georgia-tech-researchers-commercialize-new-technology-faster-water-and-environmental\u0022\u003ESkopii\u003C\/a\u003E, a startup launched from research in the lab of environmental engineering professor Ameet Pinto. The company is commercializing portable imaging and artificial intelligence technology that enables users to rapidly analyze microorganisms in water and environmental systems, eliminating the need for lengthy laboratory testing. The technology has the potential to improve decision-making for water utilities, food production systems, and environmental monitoring efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs research institutions face increasing pressure to demonstrate impact beyond publications and laboratory discoveries, Georgia Tech continues to show how world-class research can translate into technologies, startups, jobs, and solutions that improve lives. The latest AUTM rankings provide another measure of that success, highlighting an innovation ecosystem that consistently moves ideas from the lab to the marketplace.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartups such as Kinemo and Skopii illustrate the broader commercialization approach reflected in Georgia Tech\u0027s AUTM rankings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech earns top-10 rankings among U.S. higher education institutions in two key measures of innovation performance in the 2025 AUTM Licensing Activity Survey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation\u2019s leaders in research commercialization"}],"uid":"34602","created_gmt":"2026-06-24 17:24:53","changed_gmt":"2026-06-26 12:25:56","author":"Georgia Parmelee","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680518":{"id":"680518","type":"image","title":"Kinemo co-founders Nordine Sebkhi and Arpan Bhavsar work with Wendell Odom during an assistive technology session using the Kinemo device to support independent computer and device control.","body":null,"created":"1782417464","gmt_created":"2026-06-25 19:57:44","changed":"1782417464","gmt_changed":"2026-06-25 19:57:44","alt":"Two researchers and a patient using the Kinemo technology. 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The sidewalk next to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field will be closed to pedestrians. The eastern sidewalk, in front of the residence halls, will be open on either side of the project entrance. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to Expect:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e070fe1fc640673826edffcd477c03a93\u0022\u003EThe closure is scheduled to remain in place through Aug. 2; weather may affect the completion date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ea4b244c236a632d95e30befc0d8787b6\u0022\u003EDetour routes and signage will be clearly marked.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e422f9d49bd55bac60c7a4d896bc210dc\u0022\u003EPolice-assisted traffic control will help maintain the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles in the area. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis work is part of a broader renovation of the Smith and Howell residence halls, which includes upgrades to building systems, enhanced interior spaces, and improved ADA accessibility. The addition of a new connecting structure will link the two buildings and create a welcoming central entrance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESee the attached logistics and detour map for further details. Thank you for your patience as we make improvements to our campus residence halls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe closure is in support of the utility work associated with the renovation of the Smith and Howell residence halls.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The closure is in support of the utility work associated with the renovation of the Smith and Howell residence halls."}],"uid":"35028","created_gmt":"2026-06-25 19:51:35","changed_gmt":"2026-06-25 19:57:30","author":"cbrim3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-06-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680517":{"id":"680517","type":"image","title":"Techwood-Dr-Utility-Install-Full-St-Closure_Smith_Howell_reno.jpg","body":null,"created":"1782417301","gmt_created":"2026-06-25 19:55:01","changed":"1782417404","gmt_changed":"2026-06-25 19:56:44","alt":"image of logistics and detour map for Techwood Drive closure July 1 - Aug. 2","file":{"fid":"264790","name":"Techwood-Dr-Utility-Install-Full-St-Closure_Smith_Howell_reno.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/06\/25\/Techwood-Dr-Utility-Install-Full-St-Closure_Smith_Howell_reno.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/06\/25\/Techwood-Dr-Utility-Install-Full-St-Closure_Smith_Howell_reno.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":506637,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/06\/25\/Techwood-Dr-Utility-Install-Full-St-Closure_Smith_Howell_reno.jpg?itok=Es4YlUxf"}}},"media_ids":["680517"],"groups":[{"id":"383831","name":"Infrastructure and Operations"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188001","name":"Techwood Drive"},{"id":"61411","name":"Campus Construction"},{"id":"10969","name":"road closure"},{"id":"194735","name":"Smith and Howell Residence Halls"}],"core_research_areas":[],"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\u003EChris Williams\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProject Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlanning, Design, and Construction\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["cbwilliams@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"690866":{"#nid":"690866","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Unified ERP Program Moves Forward Through the Architect and Configure Phase","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usg.edu\/unified-erp\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUniversity System of Georgia\u2019s (USG) Unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program\u003C\/a\u003E team continues to make steady progress through the Architect and Configure phase, which will continue through the calendar year.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgress at a Glance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe formal \u003Cstrong\u003EFunctional Design Sessions\u003C\/strong\u003E were completed in early May. These sessions gathered input from institutions across the USG on business processes, system configurations, data integrations, reporting needs, change impacts, and potential policies and practices that may necessitate further review.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, the \u003Cstrong\u003EInstitutional Design Review (IDR) Sessions\u003C\/strong\u003E recently concluded. During these sessions, Georgia Tech, along with other USG institutions, reviewed initial systemwide design decisions from each of the workstreams in Finance and Human Capital Management. Potential operational impacts to campuses were shared, in addition to other feedback that would help shape Prototype 1 (P1) \u2014 the first of several working test environments \u2014 also known as \u201cTenants\u201d in the new Workday system. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EP1 will serve as an initial, baseline configuration in the new Unified ERP system, using copies of institutions\u2019 data to assess how data is integrated and flowing within the system. Testing throughout the Architect and Configure phase will be iterative with a design-build-review approach. Two additional prototypes are planned for 2027. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about the Unified ERP Program can be submitted to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:erp@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eerp@gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkday Resources and Engagement Opportunities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning in July, Georgia Tech\u2019s Unified ERP team will begin hosting monthly office hours \u2014 \u003Cstrong\u003E\u201cInside the Build\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2014 to help answer questions and provide insights on this transformative project. These virtual Teams sessions will be conducted on the third Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon, with the first session planned for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2026\/07\/16\/unified-erp-inside-build\u0022\u003EThursday, July 16\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe USG is also hosting \u003Cstrong\u003EWorkday Wednesdays\u003C\/strong\u003E beginning in July. These live webinar demonstrations will focus on Workday and are intended to give all affected end users an opportunity to get comfortable with Workday, gradually covering one topic at a time and building familiarity and vocabulary leading up to the go-live date in July 2028. Staff, managers, and leadership at any role or level are welcome. No previous Workday knowledge or experience is required. 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She calls herself a \u201clifetime learner\u201d by practice. She works with faculty to design the visual presentation of online graduate courses while spending her free time constructing layered works of art. Somewhere between the classroom and the studio, her philosophy, career, and creativity have come together into a real-life collage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve been in teaching and learning spaces for a long time, and I\u2019ve always been curious about what makes something click for someone. That\u2019s the part of the work I love most,\u201d Bisanti said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBisanti is an instructional designer in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning\u003C\/a\u003E, where she helps shape the design and presentation of online courses. Her role involves taking academic material \u2014 slides, scripts, and outlines \u2014 and organizing it into clear, structured courses that support how people learn in an online environment. She applies both learning science and visual design to make complex material easier to follow, ensuring that courses remain accessible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom start to finish, building a course can take six to nine months. The work requires steady planning and a deep understanding of how learners absorb information over time. While instructors remain the content experts, Bisanti brings expertise in learning science and visual design, drawing on her artistic background to structure, pace, and present material in ways that support understanding and growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I\u2019m working on a course, I\u2019m constantly asking how I can break something down and build it back up in a way that makes sense for the learner,\u201d Bisanti said. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot of structuring and layering, making sure each piece connects and supports the next.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of this work connects to Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/omscs.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOnline Master of Science in Computer Science\u003C\/a\u003E, which serves learners balancing coursework with full-time careers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore coming to Georgia Tech, Bisanti worked across teaching and learning roles, including positions in public libraries, K-12 classrooms, and curriculum-focused environments \u2014 experience that continues to shape how she approaches instructional design today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutside of work, Bisanti is a mixed media artist who has been making art since childhood, beginning with paper dolls and handmade clay. Over time, her interests expanded to include photography, printmaking, ceramics, mosaics, and collage. Today, she focuses primarily on mixed media collage, which combines elements such as paper, paint, and drawing into a single composition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cArt is something I have to do,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s not about producing something. It\u2019s about the process and what it gives me, and how it balances the more structured side of my work.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBisanti\u2019s connection to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Earts at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E became more visible when she led a mixed media collage workshop during \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/hg\/news\/2026\/04\/20\/tech-arts-fest-2026-showcases-creativity-across-campus\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETech Arts Fest\u003C\/a\u003E. The session invited students to experiment and create \u2014many for the first time \u2014 using layered paper, paint, and texture, reinforcing her belief that creativity has an important place in learning environments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI had one student who was there just for a short time, but when he was leaving, he said, \u2018I was having a really bad day, and I\u2019m glad this workshop was here for me.\u2019 That made my day. That\u2019s why I do art.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough that work, she also discovered Georgia Tech\u2019s broader arts community. After attending an arts salon meeting, she encountered artists, designers, and creative practitioners working across disciplines throughout the Institute. Finding that community was both energizing and affirming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI didn\u2019t expect to find such a strong arts community here, and that surprised me, in a good way,\u201d Bisanti said. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot more happening in the arts than people realize, and it\u2019s becoming a real part of how students experience learning here.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat experience revealed a side of Georgia Tech aligned with the Institute\u2019s broader commitment to innovation and exploration, including the launch of a new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/creativetech.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eundergraduate program in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies\u003C\/a\u003E this fall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI think people don\u2019t always expect the arts to be part of the experience here, but they are,\u201d Bisanti said. \u201cThe more you look, the more you see how much creativity is built into how people learn and work across campus.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe same patience, curiosity, and openness that guide her in the studio shape how she approaches learning design. 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