• Lunch provided for in-person attendees
• REGISTER HERE for virtual attendance

Presented by:
Anjali Kumar - Pharma/Biotech CBO, Scientist, Advisor  
Vincent Ling - Chief Business Officer, Morphocell Technologies  

This interactive fireside conversation will explore key trends shaping pharma and biotech and what they mean for academic innovators and early-stage startups. Brief opening perspectives will set the stage, followed by an audience-driven Q&A and discussion.

 

Gordon Smith
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience
University of Minnesota

Co-sponsored by the School of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Faculty Host: Audrey Sederberg

Trainees: Sign up to meet with the speaker here

Join virtually here

Racers, start your engines! Join retroTECH and the Library's Gaming Collection for kart-racing action, from Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo to Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Play for fun or sharpen your skills ahead of the Oct. 17 Mario Kart Live event, presented by the Georgia Tech Jazz Ensemble, Atlanta's Video Games Alliance, and Georgia Tech Esports.

Connect with the Ivan Allen College community over classic arcade games, bowling, billiards, and a little friendly competition. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, spend time with colleagues, or simply unwind after work or class, IAC Game Night is a relaxed and fun way to come together and enjoy the community.

All are welcome — come play, eat, connect, and enjoy the evening with us! RSVP here.

Date: October 3rd, 2026.
Location: MRDC Courtyard
Time: 8:00 AM (10K), 8:30 AM (5K)
Register: https://form.jotform.com/262579123017153

Enjoy free pizza and soda while getting to know fellow Yellow Jackets from different backgrounds, including members of the GT Fulbright Scholar community. Whether you are a new student, a returning student, a domestic or international student, undergraduate or graduate, everyone is welcome!

Come celebrate the start of a new academic year and make new connections across the Georgia Tech community. We’d love to see you there!

• Where and how graduate students are participating in internships
• Employers and industries engaging Ivan Allen graduate students
• Participation and emerging trends within the college
• Opportunities to increase awareness and engagement among graduate students 
• Ways the Career Center and Ivan Allen College can collaborate to strengthen internship access and student support

Free food will be provided (usually pizza).

Perfect for navigating recruiting season, whether you're aiming for your first tech internship or your next big offer.

What you'll learn:

Using AI to research companies and roles before you walk in
Building your interview narrative (STAR method, technical storytelling, and more)
Running mock interviews with AI tools and getting real-time feedback
Where AI helps — and where it can hurt — your interview prep

Bring your laptop, your questions, and get ready to practice. Let's help each other ace this recruiting season!

我们会在胡老师社区的 club house 一起做烧烤、打球、赏月吃月饼、玩小游戏。

邀请大家学期期间一起来放松、联络感情。

活动内容：

1. 吃饭（烤肉，小菜，月饼）

2. 打球：pickleball（室外），篮球，羽毛球

3. 中秋游戏，机智抢答，小礼物

4. 小活动：赏月，交流，嗑瓜子

报名链接（我们会提供接送）：

https://forms.gle/UreaQVSqPYn8sWr16

Note：请尽量在9/24 12pm中午之前报名，我们好安排食物和接送。如果在9/24 12pm中午之后报名，填写form后也请邮件联系Walter(walwan@gatech.edu)，谢谢！

有计划想要带菜、食材的人欢迎透过下表登记：
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Es_FGNnBku_jrJ4cytYSXqIfz1v8QyCt-o6V6YL2Ovk

Hi everyone! Join us on Friday evening, September 25, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with our fellowship!

We’ll gather at the clubhouse in Professor Hu’s community for a barbecue, sports, moon gazing, mooncakes, and fun games.

Everyone is welcome to take a break from the semester, relax, and spend time connecting with one another.

Activities:

1. Dinner: grilled meats, side dishes, and mooncakes

2. Sports: outdoor pickleball, basketball, and badminton

3. Mid-Autumn Festival games, trivia, and small prizes

4. Other activities: moon gazing, fellowship, and snacking

Sign-up link (rides will be provided):
https://forms.gle/UreaQVSqPYn8sWr16

Note：Please sign up before 9/24 12pm noon, so we can arrange food and rides. If you sign up after 9/24 12pm, after filling in the form, please also email Walter (walwan@gatech.edu). Thx!

If you plan to bring a dish or ingredients, please register using the form below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Es_FGNnBku_jrJ4cytYSXqIfz1v8QyCt-o6V6YL2Ovk

Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Scholars Event Theater, Georgia Tech

This event is free and open to the public.

Drawing connections between Hip Hop, creative technology, digital storytelling, user experience design, media production, and artificial intelligence, Wilson will introduce participants to the concept of Design Remix Logic and its relevance in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Attendees will gain new perspectives on innovation, culture, and the creative processes that drive meaningful change across industries and communities.

Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Scholars Event Theater

This event is free and open to the public.

Drawing from history, technology, and contemporary social issues, Bobb will examine the opportunities and challenges presented by AI while encouraging participants to think critically about the future of innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the intersections of technology, education, public policy, and society, and consider how creative technology can contribute to more thoughtful, responsible, and human-centered approaches to technological development.

Participants will learn Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping with special guest Mitsuko Ito, a mindfulness practice that can help reduce stress, manage emotions, and promote a sense of calm. Afterward, you'll channel your thoughts and feelings into a free-flow painting activity while practicing self-care.

No artistic experience is necessary. Whether you're looking to de-stress, connect with others, or simply take a break from your busy workday, this event offers a supportive space to explore creativity and wellness.

RSVP on Engage

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Every Georgia Tech student is welcome. Lanes and tables are open to whoever shows up, and groups get mixed as people arrive, so you will play alongside students you would not meet in class. Along the way you can learn what the Bridge Program is, how it connects Atlanta Metropolitan State College and Georgia Tech, and what the transfer path looks like from the inside.

Come solo or bring friends, and stay for as long as you like. Open to all Georgia Tech students.

Transfer students will share what starting at Tech was like for them: what surprised them, what helped, and what they wish they had known sooner. Every student is welcome to join that conversation. If you came to Tech as a first-year, this is a chance to meet transfer classmates, hear a different side of campus life, and learn how to support friends, roommates, and project partners who are new here.

You will also leave knowing more about the academic and campus resources Tech offers. Most of these offices serve all students, not just transfers, and the panelists can point you to the right contact for whatever you need.

Come with questions. Stay for the small-group conversations. Open to all Georgia Tech students.

Learn how Georgia Tech's enterprise web accessibility tools support website compliance and continuous improvement. This session provides an overview of the Website Asset Inventory and Dubbot, including how to identify websites, monitor accessibility issues, interpret scan results, and prioritize remediation efforts.

Register at Fall 2026 Digital Accessibility Training Series Registration.

The session will be recorded and made available afterward for those who would like to revisit the information or are unable to attend live.

The format: We Hold These Truths follows an award-winning model for civic engagement including:

• A meal.
  Share a meal with friends & strangers
• A play.
  Experience one thought-provoking short play on American identity
• A conversation.
  Engage in guided discussion led by trained facilitators

Share your story and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country. Bridge divides and connect with your neighbors. Leave feeling hopeful, connected, and inspired to create a world where everyone thrives!

Avant South 2026

Oct. 12 - 13

Atlanta, GA

Register Now

Avant South is back, bringing together the builders, thinkers, and leaders shaping the future of technology and innovation in the South.

As Atlanta’s premier tech and innovation event, Avant South continues to advance the city’s position as a leading hub for innovation, convening founders, executives, investors, policymakers, researchers, and students for two days of big ideas, sharp insights, and meaningful connections.

This year, we’re diving into our theme: AI in Action.

From logistics and fintech to healthcare and media, we’ll explore how AI is actively transforming the industries that define Atlanta’s growth, and how leaders across sectors are putting AI to work in real, practical ways.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation on what’s next and what’s already happening in Atlanta.

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Join FSA for a hands-on Halloween gathering! Whether you want to take a break from classes, try your hand at classic fall activities, or meet students from around the globe, come hang out and get festive with us.

What to expect:

• 🎨 Pumpkin Painting: Pick a mini pumpkin and paint your own spooky or cute design to take home!
• 🍪 Cookie Decorating: Design and eat your own festive Halloween cookies with delicious frosting and toppings.
• 🍬 Treats & Drinks: Snacks, refreshments, and autumn vibes.
• 👥 Community: Connect with fellow Fulbrighters, international students, and friends across campus.

Who can attend: Open to all Georgia Tech Fulbright grantees, international students, alumni, and friends!

We'll provide all craft supplies and cookie materials; just bring yourself! Costumes are encouraged, but entirely optional. See you there! 🕷️✨

Whether you are a new Fulbrighter settling into campus life, a continuing scholar looking to reconnect, or a student interested in applying to the Fulbright program, this is a space to connect with the community. We'll kick off with a brief live FAQ drop-in to answer your questions about navigating life at Georgia Tech, academic expectations, and making the most of your exchange experience, followed by open time to mingle and catch up.

Event Details

• Location: Cabbagetown Boardroom at the Exhibition Hall
• What to expect: Free coffee and tea, pastries, community connection, and a live FAQ drop-in
• Who can attend: Open to all Georgia Tech Fulbright grantees, alumni, prospective applicants, and international students

Register Here!

Please contact clt6@gatech.edu with any questions or concerns.

IMPORTANT: In order to attend the event, please register using the mobilize link below. We will need to cap registration so make sure RSVP now! *we will not let people in who are not registered via mobilize*

https://www.mobilize.us/georgiademocrats/event/982043/?referring_vol=13603800&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=2

Here's how it works:

Meet your Need Knower. Teams receive a real problem statement from a member of our community facing a specific daily-living challenge that no off-the-shelf (accessible) product solves.

Design & build, together. Over three days, Maker teams brainstorm, prototype, and iterate with mentors and materials on hand to help turn ideas into something real.

Deliver something that matters. By the end of the weekend, each team hands their Need Knower a working prototype built specifically for them. A solution they can actually use.

No engineering background required just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to build something for someone who needs it!

Join us in Making that Matters!!

This week we will be joined by GT physics professor Dr. Bambic! Come learn about his innovative astrophysics research in accretion discs of black holes.

Each member delivers a one minute impromptu speech on a randomly drawn prompt. While one person speaks, the rest of the group rotates through structured roles: filler word counter, timekeeper, grammar and language spotter, moderator, and feedback collector.

Every speaker receives one strength and one area for improvement, along with written feedback from the group collected on note cards and given to them at the end of the session.

Timing is signaled with cards: green at 45 seconds, yellow at one minute, red at 1:15.

No prior experience is required. SpeakLab runs throughout the semester, so members can measure their progress against the baseline set here.

Join us to learn more about the history behind the Month!

This event is open to anyone!

Whether you're new to campus, new to Atlanta, or just looking for a break from problem sets, come through. No experience needed, no cost to attend, and no pressure. Just a good evening with good people who love Christ

When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30–9:30 PM
Where: Tech Rec, John Lewis Student Center
Cost: Free - food and lanes are on us

All Georgia Tech students are welcome regardless of background or affiliation. Bring a friend!

Join us to celebrate Atlanta’s thriving arts ecosystem — for venue details, ticketing, and full schedule information, visit theatlantaartfair.com/visit.

How can students make the best use of their German language and intercultural communication skills? You can learn more about opportunities in the German program and hear from alumni and peers about study abroad programs and internships.

The event will include an artist’s talk, a film screening, and audience Q&A. Open to the campus community and general public. 

Paid or permitted parking is available at the Student Center Parking Deck, Visitor Area 3 / W02. RSVP by Oct. 5.

This program includes a Fireside Chat featuring Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera, John Ahmann, and Dallas Smith, followed by a panel discussion on Georgia Tech’s westward growth and the future of Atlanta's Westside featuring Katherine Lynch of Trammell Crow Company and representatives of Lincoln Property Company and the PATH Foundation, moderated by Chris Burke of Georgia Tech Institute Relations.

This workshop will focus on topics including big data analytics and machine learning with Spark, and deep  learning using Tensorflow. It will have a hands-on component using the Bridges-2 computing platform at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.

This event will be held in person at satellite sites, including Georgia Tech.

Date:                    Tuesday-Wednesday, October 13-14, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:              Conference Room 232, Coda Building, 756 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Host:                     PACE

Register:              https://www.psc.edu/resources/training/hpc-workshop-big-data-october-13-14-2026/

You must first create an ACCESS ID and log into it, then register for the event. Please note that the deadline to register for the workshop is October 12 at 11 AM, but capacity may be reached prior to that time.  Registration is required in order to attend and to access the Bridges2 cluster for the hands-on exercises.  Also, note that this workshop is FREE.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The program will open with an update from Jennifer Chirico on the Georgia Tech Climate Action Plan. Presentations from leading researchers will follow, including Suhas Jain, Ali Sarhadi, Abigale Stangl, and Iris Tien, followed by an interactive panel discussion where attendees can engage with the speakers and gain insights from diverse perspectives across climate science, engineering, risk analysis, and sustainability research.

Registration is required. Please complete the registration form to reserve your spot. Breakfast will be provided.

Free admission, tickets required.

Come right at 6 p.m. for the snack bar and to snap a photo with Buzz to #SwarmAgainstHazing!  

RSVP on Engage: https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12600101

The goal of Unidos is to increase awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultures represented within Hispanic and Latino communities. The program also seeks to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to build authentic relationships through shared learning and cultural exchange.  

RSVP on Engage: https://gatech.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12598101

Artificial intelligence may feel digital and invisible, but the systems powering it have a very real physical footprint. Dive into the infrastructure behind AI — from data centers and energy consumption to environmental and societal impacts — and what the rapid growth of AI means for the future of our digital society.

Panelists

Wendy H. Wong, Professor, University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus

Wendy H. Wong is Professor and Principal’s Research Chair at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, where her research examines global governance, technology, human rights, and civil society. Her book We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age explores how Big Data and artificial intelligence challenge traditional understandings of human rights and won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. Her current research includes AI and the future of extractive politics, making her an important voice on how emerging technologies intersect with governance, data, power, and individual rights. 

Caroline Gwynn Monagle, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, R1 RCM

Caroline Gwynn Monagle is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at R1 RCM, a healthcare technology and services company, where she leads strategic initiatives within an industry undergoing rapid technological transformation. A Georgia Tech alumna, Monagle was recognized as a Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 honoree in 2025 and previously received the Ivan Allen Jr. Legacy Award. Her leadership experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, strategy, and organizational change brings an industry perspective to the conversation about AI's impact on health and society. 

Marilyn A. Brown, Regents and Brook Byers Professor, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology

Marilyn A. Brown is Regents’ and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in Georgia Tech’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and Director of the Climate and Energy Policy Laboratory. Before joining Georgia Tech, she held leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and later served as a presidentially appointed member of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board. Her research examines energy policy, efficiency, electricity systems, clean-energy technologies, and resilience, providing critical expertise on the rapidly growing relationship between artificial intelligence, energy demand, infrastructure, and sustainability. 

How is artificial intelligence changing the way knowledge is created? Examine AI's growing role in academic research, including how researchers use emerging tools to accelerate discovery, approach complex questions, and navigate the ethical and practical implications of AI-assisted scholarship.

Panelists

Sebastian Porsdam Mann, Assistant Professor CeBIL, University of Copenhagen

Sebastian Porsdam Mann is Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen’s Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law. With training spanning philosophy, neuroscience, applied ethics, and international human rights law, his research examines how emerging technologies can advance scientific progress while navigating ethical and regulatory challenges. His work has directly explored generative AI in academic writing and idea generation, as well as AI's potential role in the future of academic peer review, positioning him to address both the opportunities and risks AI creates throughout the research process. 

Kevin Mills,  Head of Education and Government GTM, OpenAI

Kevin Mills is Head of Education and Government Go-to-Market at OpenAI, where his work focuses on expanding the responsible use of artificial intelligence across educational and public-sector institutions. His work includes initiatives supporting the adoption of AI tools in education, including ChatGPT Edu and partnerships focused on helping students, educators, and institutions develop practical experience using AI. He brings an industry perspective on how AI tools are moving from experimentation into real academic and institutional environments. 

Sarah H. Salter, Director of the Writing Program & Professor of Pedagogy, Emory University

Sarah H. Salter is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Writing Program at Emory University whose research focuses on American literature, periodical studies, collaboration, and digital humanities. Her scholarship has included interdisciplinary work using machine-learning methods to analyze the visual structures of historical newspapers, combining literary study, library science, and computational approaches. Her perspective brings an important humanities dimension to the conversation about how computational tools and AI are changing research methods, scholarly interpretation, writing, and knowledge production. 

Allegra Smith, Assistant Professor of Technical Communication, S School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology

Allegra Smith is an Assistant Professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Literature, Media, and Communication whose research examines technical and professional communication, digital technologies, user experience, access, and equity. Her teaching and research include work involving generative AI, digital communication, and undergraduate research, alongside extensive scholarship on how people interact with technology. She brings a valuable perspective on how AI is affecting research, writing, communication, pedagogy, and the experiences of the people using these emerging tools. 

Bio: Sarah H. Q. Li is an assistant professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she leads the Control, Coordination, and Competition under Uncertainty (C3U) Lab. She received her Ph.D. in aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Washington, and completed her postdoc with the Autonomous Control Lab at ETH Zurich. Her work combines optimal control, stochastic decision processes, and game theory to study how autonomous agents can coordinate safely and efficiently in uncertain environments.

1. Assisting student performers with understanding of Minecraft and using the computer software 
2. For those with music ability, assisting performers as needed 
3. Serving as event production support on the weekend of November 14th

The work period is late September through November 14th, with remote
planning/build sessions, an in-person workshop on November 7th, and the
November 14 performance. This is a volunteer opportunity, and participants receive two complimentary
performance ticketsand free admissionto Jazzii’s November 7th workshop.

Apply here by September 25th at 11:59 PM. Some applicants may be invited to a brief online follow-up conversation during the week of September 28. If so, we will contact you directly to schedule.

The American Southeast sits at the exact intersection of these trends. With its expanding industrial footprint, world-class port infrastructure, and major investments in battery and automotive manufacturing, the region is uniquely positioned to drive U.S.–East Asia supply chain integration. This symposium brings together international diplomats, policy experts, and regional leaders to examine how Washington, its Indo-Pacific partners, and the Southeast can collaborate to advance economic security and technological leadership.

Registration requested.

Event Schedule

9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker

A framing perspective on how geoeconomics and strategic supply chain resilience are reshaping U.S. foreign policy and Indo-Pacific security.

• Patrick Cronin (Asia-Pacific Security Chair, Hudson Institute)

11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Expert Panel: East Asian Perspectives on the New Geoeconomic Landscape

Practitioners from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea share ground-level insights on semiconductor integration, rare earth supply chain models, and balancing commercial ties with alliance commitments.

• Taiwan: Roy Chun Lee (Associate Research Fellow, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research)
• Japan: Kazuto Suzuki (Professor, University of Tokyo; Director, Institute of Geoeconomics)
• South Korea: Seong-Hyon Lee (Senior Fellow, George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations)

12:45 – 2 p.m. Luncheon Address: Taiwan’s Strategic Partnership with the United States

Ambassador Yui offers key diplomatic perspectives on the evolving U.S.–Taiwan bilateral economic partnership and cross-Pacific supply chain architecture.

• Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui (Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States)

2 – 3:45 p.m. Roundtable: Opportunities for U.S.-East Asia Partnerships and the Southeast United States

Regional leaders discuss how the Southeast can leverage its ports, advanced manufacturing footprint, and foreign direct investment to support allied supply chain resilience.

• Jared Lin (Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta)
• Stefan A. Harrigan (Senior Manager, Global Business Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber)
• Japan & South Korea Representatives: TBA

Parking and Directions

Friday, Oct. 2 
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tech Rec
John Lewis Student Center
Pizza to be provided

For more about CSE GSE, check out: https://cse.gatech.edu/cse-graduate-student-association

This event is part of the Ivan Allen Advantage Alumni Speaker Series. Refreshments will be provided. All Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. A limited number of 1:1 and small-group mentorship slots will be available to students who RSVP for the event.    

About the Speakers

Edward V. Byrns Jr. is a triple-degree recipient from Georgia Tech, holding a Ph.D. in Engineering, an M.S. in Economics, and an M.S. in Engineering. While a graduate student, he realized that his academic interests spanned engineering and social sciences. Georgia Tech was the ideal institution to build a bridge between both. For over 25 years, Byrns has been working in commodity and weather markets, and he currently heads the climate risk team at Atrium Underwriting, a syndicate of Lloyd’s of London. Byrns has been an entrepreneur at the intersection of insurance underwriting, commodity trading, and analytic technology. He founded a startup, held quantitative leadership positions, and briefly served as an adjunct professor. His career trajectory reflects a consistent drive to translate technical insights into market-based tools for addressing large-scale global challenges.   

Amy Phuong is vice president of government relations for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. This position is an expansion of the Atlanta Hawks’ External Affairs efforts to unite the broader Atlanta community through the play of basketball while deepening the organization’s relationships with local and state leaders. Amy is responsible for the Hawks’ strategic government and external affairs strategy which includes managing various lobbying efforts and policy regulation. She served as Chief Operating Officer for Saving Our Atlanta Region’s Residents (SOARR), a regionally coordinated, cross-sector response to the growing eviction crisis of renters in Atlanta, as an Executive on Loan in 2021. In this role, she was responsible for helping to operationalize this effort by bringing together public and private resources and a diverse set of civic leaders to keep families stabilized and housed for the duration of Covid-19.

• Thursday, September 24 at 3PM EST | Register for Turnitin's Webinar

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In this session, you'll learn how to:

• Discuss AI best practices and explore academic integrity features
• Add and create Checkpoint prompts or quizzes within a reading, video or podcase

Register for Perusall's Webinar

In this Innovate session, you'll learn how to:

• Create student groups for flexible collaboration
• Set up grading and analytics for all assignment types

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In this Innovate session, you'll learn how to:

• Create student groups for flexible collaboration
• Set up grading and analytics for all assignment types

Register for Perusall's Webinar

• David Beasley, former Governor of South Carolina and former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme
• Ambassador Michèle Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Human Rights Council and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Nunn School

Together, they will draw on their deep experience at the front lines of global diplomacy to explore how humanitarian efforts must adapt to tackle escalating food crises in a rapidly changing world.

Seating is free, open to the public, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the future of global hunger relief!