{"692461":{"#nid":"692461","#data":{"type":"news","title":"College of Sciences Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni Honorees","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe College of Sciences has named eight alumni as recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing those who have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities, and the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis year\u2019s honorees are incredible trailblazers who\u0026nbsp;have built remarkable careers, demonstrated exceptional leadership, and continue to inspire those who follow in their footsteps,\u201d says\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/dean-susan-lozier\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E Susan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair of the College of Sciences and professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u201cIt is a privilege to recognize these extraordinary individuals and celebrate the many ways they reflect the strength and spirit of the College of Sciences.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHonorees will be recognized at the second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 \u2013 8:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERecognition categories include the Distinguished Alumni Awards, honoring one graduate from each school; the Distinguished Young Scientist Award, recognizing early-career excellence; and the College of Sciences Impact Award, honoring transformative contributions to the College\u2019s mission and future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe large response to our call for nominations was a powerful reminder of how deeply our alumni contribute to their fields and communities,\u201d says Director of Alumni Relations\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u201cWe are excited to recognize this year\u2019s amazing honorees and celebrate the lasting influence they have had both within and beyond Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sciences.gatech.edu\/alumni\/tia-williams\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETia Williams\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EB.S. 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Applied Mathematics 1973\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sciences.gatech.edu\/alumni\/gil-amelio\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGilbert (Gil) Amelio, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EB.S. Physics 1965, M.S. Physics 1967, Ph.D. Physics 1969\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Psychological and Brain Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sciences.gatech.edu\/alumni\/tara-stoinski\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETara Stoinski, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPh.D. Psychology 2000\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistinguished Young Scientist Award Recipient\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sciences.gatech.edu\/alumni\/austin-hope\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAustin Hope\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EB.S. Psychology 2014\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollege of Sciences Impact Award Recipient\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sciences.gatech.edu\/alumni\/jeffrey-leddy\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJeffrey Leddy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EB.S. 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