{"689913":{"#nid":"689913","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Paradox of Familiarity: Karthik Ramachandran Shows How Team Dynamics Shape Product Success","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPioneering development teams behind innovative products like the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and SpaceX\u2019s reusable Falcon 9 rocket rely on complex interdisciplinary collaboration among engineers, designers, and project managers. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/ramachandran\/index.html?_gl=1*vdwq98*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMjI3NzYwOC4xNzc2Nzg3ODA5*_ga_8XJDVR2ZKP*czE3NzY3ODc4MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODc4MTkkajQ5JGwwJGgyODY5NjQ4NDM.\u0022\u003EKarthik Ramachandran\u003C\/a\u003E, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management, knows that breakthrough products often don\u2019t emerge from the solitary efforts of a lone genius. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a new research article, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3000522\u0022\u003EHelp or Hindrance? The Role of Familiarity in Product Development Teams,\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d Ramachandran and his co-authors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sc.edu\/study\/colleges_schools\/moore\/directory\/tereyagoglu_necati.php\u0022\u003ENecati Tereyagoglu\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/muratunalphd\/\u0022\u003EMurat Unal\u003C\/a\u003E, show the crucial role familiarity plays in team dynamics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery creative organization deals with a fundamental tension,\u201d Ramachandran said. \u201cPeople love working with teammates they know well, but innovation often depends on fresh perspectives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a lot to be said about familiarity. Famously, it breeds contempt. Previous studies have shown that repeat collaboration helps teams execute smoothly. But smooth operations don\u2019t always translate to commercial success. Ramachandran\u2019s research shows that it can breed a different kind of trouble \u2014 an environment free from friction, debate, and novelty. Those conditions may be comfortable, but they don\u2019t help creativity thrive. Video game development, it turns out, provides the perfect setting for productive tension.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cVideo games require both bold creative ideas and flawless execution,\u201d Ramachandran shared. \u201cThey blend art, engineering, storytelling, and software into a single product. We were curious about how familiarity impacts team dynamics within this industry. When does it help and when does it quietly get in the way?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/when-familiarity-hurts-innovation-karthik-ramachandran.html?_gl=1*grzkgs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMjI3NzYwOC4xNzc2Nzg3ODA5*_ga_8XJDVR2ZKP*czE3NzY3ODc4MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODc4MTMkajU1JGwwJGgyODY5NjQ4NDM.\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKarthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management, offers a smarter way to design product development teams, showing that familiarity can either fuel flawless execution or quietly stifle creativity.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Karthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management, offers a smarter way to design product development teams"}],"uid":"36730","created_gmt":"2026-04-21 16:16:46","changed_gmt":"2026-04-21 16:24:51","author":"klowe36","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680013":{"id":"680013","type":"image","title":"Karthik Ramachandran","body":"\u003Cp\u003EKarthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor, Operations Management\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1776787973","gmt_created":"2026-04-21 16:12:53","changed":"1776788107","gmt_changed":"2026-04-21 16:15:07","alt":"Karthik Ramachandran smiles in a navy suit coat","file":{"fid":"264246","name":"karthik-ramachandran.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/21\/karthik-ramachandran.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/21\/karthik-ramachandran.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":313116,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/21\/karthik-ramachandran.jpg?itok=tjle4QaL"}}},"media_ids":["680013"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/when-familiarity-hurts-innovation-karthik-ramachandran.html?_gl=1*grzkgs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMjI3NzYwOC4xNzc2Nzg3ODA5*_ga_8XJDVR2ZKP*czE3NzY3ODc4MDgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODc4MTMkajU1JGwwJGgyODY5NjQ4NDM.","title":"Read More"}],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"176908","name":"Operations Managment"},{"id":"43101","name":"Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business"},{"id":"182247","name":"team dynamics"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["kristin.lowe@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"689586":{"#nid":"689586","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Computing Associate Dean Cultivates Innovation With CREATE-X","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun joined Georgia Tech, his teaching followed a familiar cadence. His courses were highly structured and consistent. Lectures, exams, office hours, and semester breaks were always known months in advance. The goals were clear, the outcomes known, and the educational journey largely mapped. Then, he heard about \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/createx.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Spark of Curiosity\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2017, faculty conversations began circulating about a new kind of capstone experience, one driven by student discovery and entrepreneurial thinking rather than predetermined client requirements. The idea intrigued Omojokun.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI remember thinking, this is really different from anything I\u2019ve ever taught,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his previous courses, Omojokun took pride in providing the structured, rigorous framework students needed to master complex concepts. While those interactions were dynamic, the curriculum required a specific, focused trajectory. CREATE-X offered a different kind of challenge: the \u0022X\u0022 of the program, representing undefined, endless potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X is full of unknowns. You don\u2019t know what industry the students are diving into, what roadblocks they\u2019ll run into and navigate out of, or what small- to large-scale successes they\u2019ll achieve throughout the semester. It really had my blood pumping,\u201d he said. As someone who loves the challenge of academia, it was an invigorating way to help the next generation apply what they\u2019ve learned in a new context.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOmojokun co-taught the first CREATE-X Capstone section with College of Computing students in fall 2018 alongside Craig Forest, associate director of the Invention Studio. While the initial computer science cohort was small, the experience was immediately powerful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was humble beginnings but deeply eye-opening,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this new environment, students weren\u0027t just solving problems; they were seeking them and sometimes pivoting. Traditional client-driven capstones offer students invaluable experiences in delivering high-quality products, responding to clients\u2019 often evolving needs, and adhering to professional standards. CREATE-X added a layer of venture-validation, requiring students to identify a gap in the market and build something with commercial viability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the semesters continued, CREATE-X grew from a program with an interesting capstone course Omojokun enthusiastically co-taught to a professional inflection point for him. He found himself talking about it frequently, with colleagues, with students, even with prospective undergraduates who may not see a capstone for years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe began encouraging prospective and incoming students to take CREATE-X pathways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would tell students, down to first-year students, when you get that opportunity to engage with CREATE-X, take it. You don\u2019t even have to wait until capstone, as there are multiple pathways; in fact, Startup Lab has no prerequisites. Whatever path you take, you\u2019ll remember it for years to come. Whether you officially take a problem solution to market or not, the entrepreneurial confidence gained is priceless.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpreading CREATE-X Into the College of Computing\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy 2020, when the first Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship cohort opened, applying felt natural. He had already become an unofficial ambassador for CREATE-X, helping students navigate options, promoting programs in classes, and rallying colleagues to engage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was an opportunity to become more connected to this thing that I felt was changing the game on campus,\u201d he said. \u201cIt cemented my affiliation with CREATE-X.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fellowship gave name and weight to the work he was already doing, while also expanding what was possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship provides faculty with $15,000 in discretionary funding, which can support a one-semester break from teaching, along with structured training in evidence\u2011based entrepreneurship, dedicated mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with students launching startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fellowship also equips faculty to become entrepreneurial instructors and mentors through the CREATE\u2011X ecosystem, giving them tools to integrate entrepreneurship into their coursework and curricula. Each cohort of fellows is trained to embed entrepreneurial methods, develop new innovation\u2011focused assignments, and serve as advisors within programs like Startup Lab, Idea\u2011to\u2011Prototype, and Startup Launch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor faculty across Georgia Tech, the fellowship offers something rare: institutional backing, resources, and formal recognition for bringing entrepreneurship into their teaching and shaping how students learn to become problem\u2011solvers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOmojokun said he sees CREATE-X as the apex of applying technical fundamentals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the fellowship, Omojokun brought the program\u2019s ethos into his courses, even a foundational course like CS 1331: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, where he created a CREATE-X\u2013branded final project. Students built a \u201cproblem database\u201d application as their final homework assignment, cataloging real issues they encountered in daily life, assessing their skills to solve them, evaluating markets and metrics, and then deciding potential pathways forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s an innovation diary,\u201d he said. \u201cA tool that can get them closer to thinking like a founder.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe response from students, including many non-computing majors who take his section each semester, has been overwhelmingly positive. While the project is challenging, the open-ended nature and real-world relevance motivate deeper engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen students believe their work will solve a meaningful problem for a meaningful population, they bring passion to it,\u201d he said. \u201cThey start observing the world differently.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe more Omojokun saw, the deeper his enthusiasm grew.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EShaping the College of Computing\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven as he stepped into the role of inaugural chair of the School of Computing Instruction in 2022, CREATE-X remained at the forefront of Omojokun\u2019s conversations. Interest in the program continued to grow significantly. Students stopped him in the hallways to talk about their ideas. Faculty reached out to ask about mentorship opportunities. And he continued championing the program in the many settings he entered.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt turns out that the most engaged group of students in CREATE-X is computing undergraduates,\u201d Omojokun said. \u201cI wanted to make sure that high involvement continued, no matter what size we are,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver time, Omojokun strengthened the partnership between the College of Computing and CREATE-X, weaving entrepreneurship deeper into the College\u0027s curricular fabric.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELast January, Omojokun was appointed as the associate dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Computing. One of his priorities was highlighting CREATE-X\u2019s curricular impact. In coordination with key stakeholders \u2014 including Kelly Ann Fitzpatrick (computing), Craig Forest (mechanical engineering), and Raul Saxena (CREATE-X) \u2014 he nominated the program for the ABET Innovation Award. \u0026nbsp;The award honors programs that challenge the status quo in technical education and demonstrate a measurable impact on student learning in ABET-accredited disciplines, such as natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. CREATE-X won.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe CREATE-X Advantage With Faculty\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen faculty are considering something like the Jim Pope Fellowship, Omojokun said the biggest barrier he hears about from them is time. With courses that can enroll 300 students per section and extensive responsibilities beyond the classroom, time is a scarce resource.\u003Cbr\u003EHe could relate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are always lots of things on my physical and virtual desktop. I always warn people before they enter my office,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, Omojokun argued that participating in the fellowship program was time well spent because it helps them rediscover the most exciting parts of teaching.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s worth the time. One of the goals of teaching is to see students passionate about what they\u2019re learning, and CREATE-X makes that happen consistently,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Future With Technology\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI reshapes industries, Omojokun believes that CREATE-X equips students to navigate the unknown and forge new paths as existing ones shift, providing a versatile skill set that transfers to employment, potentially self-employment, and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of uncertainty with AI in the workspace, but CREATE-X gives students the confidence and skills to succeed at whatever comes,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are putting students through this process of finding a problem that\u2019s meaningful and matters to the world; mastering that allows them to lead in any environment.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EApplications Now Open: Become a Jim Pope Faculty Fellow\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003E2026 Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E is now accepting applications. For faculty who want to explore integrating entrepreneurship into their teaching, mentoring student founders, and helping shape a culture of innovation across campus, this fellowship offers resources and a supported pathway to begin. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003Eapply to the Jim Pope Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E. Priority deadline: July 1; final deadline: Aug. 11.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun first encountered CREATE\u2011X, it challenged the highly structured teaching model he was accustomed to by centering learning around uncertainty, discovery, and entrepreneurial problem\u2011finding. As a faculty member, Jim Pope Faculty Fellow, and now associate dean in the College of Computing, he has championed CREATE\u2011X as a powerful way to help students apply technical fundamentals in unpredictable, real\u2011world contexts. Through initiatives like CREATE\u2011X\u2013inspired course projects and cross\u2011college partnerships, Omojokun has helped embed entrepreneurship more deeply into computing education at Georgia Tech. He believes programs like CREATE\u2011X are essential in preparing students to adapt, lead, and innovate in a future increasingly shaped by emerging technologies such as AI.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, Georgia Tech associate dean in the College of Computing, found new energy in teaching through CREATE\u2011X, where open\u2011ended entrepreneurship equips students to confidently navigate uncertainty and solve real\u2011world problems."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2026-04-09 13:46:31","changed_gmt":"2026-04-17 16:21:57","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679902":{"id":"679902","type":"image","title":" Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun Associate Dean ","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003EOlufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, associate dean in Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing\u003C\/div\u003E","created":"1775741406","gmt_created":"2026-04-09 13:30:06","changed":"1775742590","gmt_changed":"2026-04-09 13:49:50","alt":" Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, associate dean in Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing","file":{"fid":"264123","name":"FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","mime":"image\/png","size":477042,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png?itok=3qsEriy1"}}},"media_ids":["679902"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q","title":"2026 Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship "}],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:breanna.durham@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBreanna Durham\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"689585":{"#nid":"689585","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CREATE-X Startup Brings Digital Access to the Unbanked","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Victor Espinosa was an undergraduate student in Bogot\u00e1, he kept running into the same problem every time he tried to order books or basic items online: He didn\u2019t have a credit card. Instead, he had to give cash to someone who had a credit card and ask them to purchase for him. This wasn\u2019t strange in Colombia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt was frustrating, but it showed me how many people were being left out of the digital world,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cIn Colombia, only about two out of 10 people have a credit card. Cash is the main form of payment, but everything online requires digital access.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThat gap sparked the idea that would evolve into Loto Punto, a fintech startup building self-service kiosks to bridge the physical and digital worlds for unbanked communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFrom a Single Problem to a Scalable Platform\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa began his startup as an online platform for buying lottery tickets. He saw that customers didn\u2019t trust the idea of a digital receipt because they were used to a printout, so he pivoted to a kiosk similar to the ones in U.S. grocery stores. Customers could walk up, insert cash, and print a lottery ticket instantly.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt worked, but it had a ceiling,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cIt only served people buying lottery tickets. We knew it wouldn\u2019t scale.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo address this, he expanded the kiosks to handle mobile phone top-ups, bill payments, and basic banking services. Then, in 2024, the company incorporated advanced technologies such as biometric recognition and blockchain. Stellar Blockchain, first a partner, later became an investor of the startup, which helped Loto Punto to enable low-cost, real-time digital transactions and remittances.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ENow, users can convert physical cash into digital value or withdraw cash from digital wallets through a single machine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Global Solo Founder\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa is the sole founder of Loto Punto, supported now by a 10\u2011person team of highly specialized engineers, designers, and manufacturing experts. He is currently pursuing his master\u2019s degree in computer science at Georgia Tech while leading the company through its next chapter as part of the CREATE-X Startup Launch Spring 2026 cohort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFinding CREATE-X and Finding a Community\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa learned about CREATE-X during his first semester at Georgia Tech. In 2024, CREATE-X widened its Startup Launch program to include a spring cohort to give founders, particularly graduating seniors, another chance to go all-in on developing their startup.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa admits he didn\u2019t expect much when he first learned about the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI didn\u2019t know universities had programs like this. In Colombia, we don\u2019t have accelerators embedded inside universities with venture support and dedicated staff,\u201d he said. \u201cSo, I assumed CREATE X would be small, maybe one office helping a few students.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhat Espinosa found was different.\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThey\u2019re leveraging every resource that Georgia Tech offers. They can help with any challenge by tapping the doors of the network they already have established,\u201c he said. \u201cIt\u2019s an ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs a part of the Startup Launch program, CREATE-X brings in founders from its ecosystem to speak to participants and give them actionable insights \u2014 founders who have raised funds, been acquired, and have had other successes as entrepreneurs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThat\u2019s different,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cThey\u2019ve brought successful founders who have walked the talk. It\u2019s different to interact with somebody who was already successful in doing what you\u2019re doing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETesting, Measuring, and Learning Through Startup Launch\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEven as a remote participant, Espinosa has connected well with his mentor, who meets with him weekly, and his mini-batch. During the program, startup teams are grouped together. They share their strategies, successes, and struggles as they develop throughout the program. Teams have weekly sprints where they focus on one or two activities and then measure those activities, which Espinosa said is helpful for maintaining focus and actually executing on ideas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIf you, as an entrepreneur, start thinking of the whole world of activities that you must do to get somewhere with your startup, you won\u2019t start,\u201d he said. \u201cBy creating attainable goals, step by step, that\u2019s how it compounds to reach bigger goals. But, you have to begin with something.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003ETeams are also encouraged to take calculated risks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cCREATE-X gives us a safe environment to test ideas,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cAs an entrepreneur, it\u2019s a lonely road, but having someone who has been in your shoes before, it makes you brave to try things.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOne of the first major tests he shared with the cohort was an ad campaign timed around the Super Bowl. In Startup Launch, Espinosa learned how to structure the experiment: defining KPIs, iterating audiences, and evaluating performance compared to industry benchmarks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWe got around 45,000 views and above-average click-through rates,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the biggest lesson was that brand awareness alone can\u2019t be our only marketing strategy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa said his mentor helped open doors for him and kept him accountable, and the program itself kept him from being overwhelmed by all that a founder has to do.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIn Startup Launch, you see how different approaches fit different phases,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019re creating a path to grow and execute on your goals as a founder.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhy Now Is the Easiest Time to Build\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa also emphasized that the tools to build and test ideas have never been more accessible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWhen I started, we didn\u2019t have AI. You had to do everything by hand. It was harder, and it took more resources,\u201d he said. \u201cRight now, it\u2019s a matter of prompting. In one hour, you can file for a grant. Before, it took at least a week to get your documents together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHe said the ability to test quickly and learn has also become inexpensive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cYou don\u2019t need millions of dollars to do this,\u201d Espinosa said. \u201cIt\u0027s very cheap to fail, right? If that doesn\u0027t work, you can just try again in the morning.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAbove all, Espinosa encouraged budding founders to take advantage of the opportunities around them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cAs a founder, you must tap every door that you have available to you. You have to explore different paths,\u201d he said. \u201cSome of those are networking, some are physical space, some are interest. Get your hands on every single resource that comes your way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELooking Ahead: The Future of Payments\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs he thinks about where the finance world is going, Espinosa said the payments industry is rapidly converging toward blockchain, stablecoins, and faster, frictionless user experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a lot of movement around stablecoins. We\u2019re seeing resource flow from one country to another. We believe things are converging to leverage blockchain and driving down the cost of moving money,\u201c he said. \u201cThat\u2019s how we see the future of our industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMeet Loto Punto and the Spring Cohort at Startup Launch Showcase\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEspinosa will travel to Atlanta for the first time in May to present Loto Punto at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spring-startup-launch-showcase-tickets-1984784570078?aff=article\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Spring Startup Launch Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E, where the public can meet founders and see their ventures firsthand. The event will be held in The Biltmore Ballrooms on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe showcase will feature dozens of startups built by Georgia Tech students and alumni. Tickets are free but limited. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spring-startup-launch-showcase-tickets-1984784570078?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for the showcase\u003C\/a\u003E today to grab your spot.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter experiencing firsthand how limited access to credit cards excluded millions from the digital economy, Victor Espinosa set out to bridge that gap by founding Loto Punto. The fintech startup uses self\u2011service kiosks that allow users to convert physical cash into digital transactions, expanding access to essential services like bill payments, mobile top\u2011ups, and remittances. As a solo founder in the CREATE\u2011X Startup Launch Spring 2026 cohort, Espinosa refined his venture through structured experimentation, mentorship, and weekly execution sprints. 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Devices\u202fdesignation.\u0026nbsp;For the\u0026nbsp;roughly 40%\u0026nbsp;of applicants who receive the designation, it\u0026nbsp;shows that\u0026nbsp;the technology has real potential to improve patient outcomes and should get priority attention from the agency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(ATDC)\u0026nbsp;in Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOffice of Commercialization\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eannounced two of its\u0026nbsp;health technology\u0026nbsp;(HealthTech) portfolio\u0026nbsp;companies,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nephrodite.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENephrodite\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.orthopreserve.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOrthoPreserve\u003C\/a\u003E, earned\u0026nbsp;the designation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAchieving this rare milestone\u0026nbsp;underscores\u0026nbsp;the caliber of founders, science, and support in ATDC\u2019s\u0026nbsp;30-company\u0026nbsp;HealthTech\u0026nbsp;portfolio, the incubator\u2019s largest focus\u0026nbsp;area.\u0026nbsp;It\u2019s\u0026nbsp;also a\u0026nbsp;win for\u0026nbsp;Georgia\u0026nbsp;because it\u0026nbsp;reflects\u0026nbsp;the strength of the state\u2019s\u0026nbsp;health\u0026nbsp;innovation\u0026nbsp;ecosystem.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis designation is one of the strongest signals the FDA gives that\u0026nbsp;a technology\u0026nbsp;could change the\u0026nbsp;standard of care,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Greg Jungles, HealthTech catalyst at\u0026nbsp;ATDC.\u0026nbsp;\u201cFor ATDC to\u0026nbsp;have two in the same year is remarkable.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u202fBreakthrough Device\u202fProgram\u0026nbsp;doesn\u2019t\u0026nbsp;waive evidence requirements, but it\u202faccelerates learning\u202fwith the FDA, ATDC\u2019s Jungles said. \u201cThat means shorter response times,\u202fmore frequent meetings, and\u202fprioritized review. Teams avoid dead ends and align earlier on study designs and endpoints.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the founders\u0026nbsp;of both startups,\u0026nbsp;their technologies\u0026nbsp;come one step closer to moving their innovations to market.\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;technology\u0026nbsp;improves\u0026nbsp;the lives of dialysis\u0026nbsp;patients.\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;device addresses challenges faced by\u0026nbsp;those who suffer from chronic knee pain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENephrodite: Advancing Continuous Artificial Kidney Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. Nikhil\u0026nbsp;Shah\u0026nbsp;and Dr. Hiep Nguyen,\u0026nbsp;cofounders\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite, aim\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;improve\u0026nbsp;care for dialysis patients\u0026nbsp;with end-stage kidney disease\u0026nbsp;who need transplants. These patients\u0026nbsp;often\u0026nbsp;spend\u0026nbsp;three to four hours in a\u0026nbsp;dialysis\u0026nbsp;clinic\u0026nbsp;up to\u0026nbsp;three times a week. Being\u0026nbsp;tethered to stationary machines\u0026nbsp;with needles\u0026nbsp;drawing blood via arm grafts\u0026nbsp;complicates\u0026nbsp;everyday\u0026nbsp;activities\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;from work\u0026nbsp;tasks\u0026nbsp;to the ability to travel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDialysis addresses chronic kidney disease, which means kidneys no longer work properly. The treatments filter out toxins,\u0026nbsp;waste, and other fluids in the blood. Kidney disease\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/kidney-disease\/ckd-facts\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecosts Medicare\u0026nbsp;$124.5 billion\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And those costs are expected to rise because of increasing rates of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDialysis, while lifesaving\u0026nbsp;when it was pioneered\u0026nbsp;in 1952, is incredibly burdensome,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;Besides being\u0026nbsp;a long process\u0026nbsp;that keeps the patient in a fixed location,\u0026nbsp;it\u2019s\u0026nbsp;physically tiring.\u0026nbsp;\u201cTaking out your blood\u0026nbsp;continually\u0026nbsp;many, many times over, and over the course of four hours\u0026nbsp;is the equivalent of running\u0026nbsp;the Boston Marathon, hitting the finish line, and then someone saying, \u2018You\u0027re not done;\u0026nbsp;go do\u0026nbsp;it again,\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u201d\u0026nbsp;he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA surgeon by training,\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;expertise\u0026nbsp;in transplantation and oncology, Shah\u0026nbsp;is also an adjunct associate professor\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing. He\u0026nbsp;worked with\u0026nbsp;Nguyen\u0026nbsp;to develop a\u0026nbsp;continuously\u0026nbsp;functioning mechanical artificial kidney, leading to\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;formation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;FDA\u2019s\u0026nbsp;breakthrough designation\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;its\u0026nbsp;artificial kidney\u0026nbsp;allows the company\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;pursue approvals to\u0026nbsp;begin tests in\u0026nbsp;human trials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company traces its beginnings to a German aerospace facility outside Munich,\u0026nbsp;where\u0026nbsp;Nguyen and\u0026nbsp;Shah\u0026nbsp;watched engineers\u0026nbsp;demonstrate\u0026nbsp;a pediatric artificial heart\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.berlinheart.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBerlin Heart\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat\u2019s\u0026nbsp;how we got started,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u201cSeeing\u0026nbsp;an artificial heart that led us to\u0026nbsp;think about doing this for kidneys\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;because the kidney space has been largely ignored for 70 years.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBacked by a German federal grant,\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u0026nbsp;grew, moving from Germany to Boston, Massachusetts, then\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;Austin, Texas, before calling Atlanta home.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;company joined\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;tapped\u0026nbsp;into other Georgia Tech programs.\u0026nbsp;This\u0026nbsp;included\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medtech.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for MedTech Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;drew on\u0026nbsp;student talent as\u0026nbsp;the researchers\u0026nbsp;quietly\u0026nbsp;worked\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;continuous mechanical artificial kidney.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENephrodite\u0026nbsp;began\u0026nbsp;interviewing\u0026nbsp;patients\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;find out what they wanted\u0026nbsp;the artificial kidney needed to solve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey learned patients\u0026nbsp;want\u0026nbsp;the ability to be mobile.\u0026nbsp;Patients also\u0026nbsp;desire\u0026nbsp;an alternative\u0026nbsp;therapy to large needles being inserted into arm grafts\u0026nbsp;because the injection sites are prone to\u0026nbsp;infection\u0026nbsp;and the grafts can fail. In addition, the process\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;be\u0026nbsp;painful and disfiguring. Finally,\u0026nbsp;patients want\u0026nbsp;a quality of life\u0026nbsp;independent of\u0026nbsp;machines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThose\u0026nbsp;quality-of-life\u0026nbsp;needs, especially being free and mobile,\u0026nbsp;were\u0026nbsp;absolutely universal,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENephrodite\u0026nbsp;began developing the technology to\u0026nbsp;build\u0026nbsp;its device\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;a filter surgically implanted in the pelvis area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe developed an implant designed to run\u0026nbsp;constantly, connected to larger blood vessels\u0026nbsp;in the pelvis\u0026nbsp;to\u202favoid arm graft failures, and paired with an external interface that lets patients sleep at night while the system removes toxins and excess fluid,\u201d Shah\u0026nbsp;explained.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe device also has\u0026nbsp;built-in sensors, with\u0026nbsp;data uploaded to the cloud,\u0026nbsp;enabling\u0026nbsp;medical care teams\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;remotely\u0026nbsp;monitor\u0026nbsp;their patients\u0026nbsp;while freeing\u0026nbsp;patients from frequent\u0026nbsp;in-clinic\u0026nbsp;visits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShah said\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;device\u0026nbsp;could restore everyday\u202findependence,\u0026nbsp;while potentially\u202flowering infection risk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u0027s like having an actual kidney, but\u0026nbsp;without\u0026nbsp;all the issues\u0026nbsp;of an unhealthy one,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOrthoPreserve: Innovating a Minimally Invasive Meniscus Implant\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EOrthoPreserve\u2019s technology aims\u0026nbsp;to address issues\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;people have with their meniscus,\u0026nbsp;the C\u2011shaped piece of cartilage in a knee joint that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough\u0026nbsp;patients undergo a now-routine surgery to address it,\u0026nbsp;incomplete recoveries are\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;common.\u0026nbsp;An estimated\u0026nbsp;quarter\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;patients\u202flater experience\u0026nbsp;recurring knee pain.\u0026nbsp;No FDA-approved implant\u202fcurrently exists for this population.\u0026nbsp;Now,\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserveis developing a minimally invasive,\u202fartificial meniscus implant\u202fto\u202frestore cushioning,\u0026nbsp;relieve pain, and\u202fdelay\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;or even\u0026nbsp;prevent\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;knee replacement\u202ffor\u0026nbsp;some patients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are a million meniscus\u0026nbsp;surgeries every year, and 25% of those patients still live with recurring pain,\u201d said Jonathan Schwartz,\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;founder and CEO.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatients\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;face\u202fdaily pain\u202ffrom\u0026nbsp;ordinary activities, such as\u0026nbsp;prolonged\u0026nbsp;standing\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;walking\u0026nbsp;a dog. Other activities like\u0026nbsp;jogging and\u0026nbsp;recreational sports\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;trigger flares\u202fthat\u0026nbsp;can lead to\u0026nbsp;swelling and\u0026nbsp;prolonged\u0026nbsp;discomfort, Schwartz said.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThose patients have\u202fno\u0026nbsp;reliable\u0026nbsp;options today,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re building a minimally invasive implant to\u202frestore cushioning\u202fand help people get back to the activities they love.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrhoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;durable implant\u0026nbsp;restores cushioning, and it\u0026nbsp;could help people\u202freturn to normal activities\u0026nbsp;and\u202fdelay invasive knee replacement. Along with this comes\u0026nbsp;potential cost and recovery benefits for the healthcare\u0026nbsp;system.\u202f \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESchwartz\u202fcreated the implant as his\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/tech-alum-launches-meniscus-implant-startup\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech master\u2019s thesis\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fin the lab of\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/ku\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDavid Ku\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fin\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Lawrence P. Huang Endowed Chair for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Regents\u0027 Professor\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. After industry experience,\u0026nbsp;Schwartz\u0026nbsp;returned to\u0026nbsp;further\u0026nbsp;develop\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;technology,\u0026nbsp;building on Georgia Tech\u2019s translational\u0026nbsp;expertise\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrthoPreserve\u0026nbsp;has completed\u202fmechanical testing and a successful\u202fstudy. The company\u0026nbsp;is raising a\u202f$2 million seed\u202fto complete validations and begin human trials, which Schwartz expects to start in\u0026nbsp;18 months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe\u0026nbsp;FDA\u0026nbsp;breakthrough designation validates that nothing like this\u0026nbsp;technology\u0026nbsp;exists,\u0026nbsp;and that it has the potential to disrupt the standard of care,\u201d Schwartz\u0026nbsp;said,\u0026nbsp;adding the\u0026nbsp;U.S.\u2019\u0026nbsp;market\u0026nbsp;opportunity\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;roughly\u0026nbsp;$1.5 billion. \u201cWe finally have a minimally invasive\u0026nbsp;option to bridge the gap between meniscus surgery and knee replacement.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat FDA Breakthrough Designation Means for\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u2019s\u0026nbsp;HealthTech Startups\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving a\u0026nbsp;faster\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;clearer path is a\u202fderisking milestone\u202ffor investors\u0026nbsp;who are\u0026nbsp;evaluating\u0026nbsp;capital intensive\u0026nbsp;medical\u0026nbsp;device\u0026nbsp;technologies,\u0026nbsp;Jungles\u0026nbsp;said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis\u0026nbsp;breakthrough device designation is a really big deal for medical\u0026nbsp;device companies,\u201d Jungles said, adding\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;startups often fear navigating the FDA\u0026nbsp;approval\u0026nbsp;process.\u0026nbsp;\u201cBut this designation\u0026nbsp;adds to the legitimacy of their technologies\u0026nbsp;and the problemsthey are solving. The designation will help them get to market faster, assuming their data continues to meet expectations.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EATDC launched its\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/industry\/healthtech\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHealthTech vertical\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in 2018,\u0026nbsp;which is\u0026nbsp;now\u0026nbsp;sponsored by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/catalyst.wellstar.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECatalyst by Wellstar\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u2019s HealthTech\u0026nbsp;portfoilo\u0026nbsp;companies\u0026nbsp;include\u0026nbsp;medical devices, biotech, and digital health, among other segments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EATDC\u2019s Role in Accelerating HealthTech 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Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688745":{"#nid":"688745","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mentor Spotlight: Alison Sizer \u2014 From Apple and Nike to Supporting Founders ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAlison Sizer started as someone who loved innovation and problem-solving. For 14 years, she worked at Apple and Nike, where she learned how to blend innovation with customer insight: how to spot patterns, translate problems into opportunities, and turn ideas into strategies for growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplying what she\u2019d learned along the way, Sizer started Growth Impact to support startups and stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. As a part of her business, she created partnerships and networks between the U.S. and South Africa, bridging the gap between startups and corporations to encourage co-creation and pilot projects. During this time, she saw how much early\u2011stage founders needed clear frameworks, honest guidance, and hands\u2011on support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI started Growth Impact to support startups and stakeholders such as venture studios, investors, and accelerators. I support early-stage startups in finding product-market fit, customer understanding, go-to-market strategy, and business model development,\u201d she said. \u201cI also help startups with fundraising readiness and enterprise readiness. I support stakeholders by helping to assess viability, and de-risk new ventures, as well as connecting startups to enterprises.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually, her work brought her in contact with Georgia Tech. She was working with a South African innovation lab to enable pilot projects between startups and enterprises with the goal of facilitating the co-creation of digital solutions, which led her to Rahul Saxena, director of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESizer said she reached out to see if any potential CREATE-X startups or enterprises would want to connect to the companies she was working with in South Africa.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOver the last few years, there\u0027s been quite a lot of interest in Georgia Tech and Atlanta in terms of a tech and innovation hub in the U.S., and there\u0027s a lot of investment happening too, in both the city of Atlanta and in Georgia Tech, in entrepreneurship and innovation and technology,\u201d she said. \u201cI think it\u0027s an interesting market.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce connected, she kept meeting Georgia Tech founders, many from CREATE\u2011X.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuietly, she began helping where she could, making introductions for CREATE-X founders outside of Atlanta. For Augment Health, she made investor and potential partner introductions. For the founder of Strapt, she made introductions to investors, shared market insight, and highlighted the company in her own newsletter, which has an audience of innovation ecosystem stakeholders, including more investors. And for ZenVR, she made a connection to WeFunder for funding, which resulted in $250,000 raised. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollaborating with CREATE-X on a webinar, Sizer also taught \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E alumni about customer understanding and segmentation, value proposition, and other topics for health and wellness founders. Beyond connecting, Sizer shaped mindsets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn her business, one founder she worked with was building non\u2011toxic performance apparel for women \u2014 a product selling through Amazon, REI, and even the U.S. military. The founder had ambition but struggled to balance DTC (direct to consumer) sales, retail, and B2B opportunities. Sizer helped her analyze her data, identify her real early adopters, and rebuild her value proposition and messaging. With a clearer customer understanding and stronger brand direction, the founder revamped her website and refined her pitch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI love that thrill of them being excited about implementing some of the ideas and things we talk about, seeing the growth in their business, and the positive change in their business. That really excites me,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta is an enterprise-heavy city with Fortune 500 companies, SaaS (Software as a Service) companies, and a growing biotech sector. The startup ecosystem is growing in Atlanta, and with that comes advantages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI have noticed that there\u0027s a lot of strong support for Atlanta and Georgia entrepreneurs from other Atlanta and Georgia entrepreneurs,\u201d she said. \u201cThey all support each other.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the years, Sizer has advised or mentored over 100 startups and built investor connections. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy business is Growth Impact, because growth and impact are part of my core values. I\u0027m glad to give back and support early entrepreneurs, sharing knowledge, tools, and resources,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a founder, Sizer went through her own learning curve. When she first launched her company, she assumed her target customers would be venture capital firms and spent months talking to pre\u2011seed and seed investors, only to discover that VCs either didn\u2019t fund the kind of operational support she offered or they expected founders to pay for it themselves. Meanwhile, the founders she spoke with said they needed her help but didn\u2019t have the budget. She said it was a classic chicken\u2011and\u2011egg problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI said, OK, this is not my target customer. The target customer is the startup,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u0027s where the pivot point was for me.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003EThat shift reshaped her entire business and reinforced the same advice she now gives students: Talk to customers, listen deeply, and don\u2019t be afraid to adjust when the data points you in a new direction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe officially joined the CREATE\u2011X mentor community last year to help more founders, guiding them in finding product-market fit, and understanding who needs this solution and why.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing Sizer emphasized, however, is the need for founders to continue to take initiative and be resilient in the face of challenges.\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cA mentor can guide you or ask the right questions, but the founder has to find the path,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReady to build something real?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeet mentors like Alison Sizer in Startup Launch, where you can develop a startup to solve real-world problems and build entrepreneurial skills. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appaTqlTL2zQkXBBR\/pagdkIvjQbvDbSD2F\/form\u0022\u003EApply to Startup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E today; applications close Tuesday, March 17.\u003Cbr\u003EInterested in mentoring?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWant to mentor and support the next generation of Georgia Tech founders?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFill out our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/app1gcnb0ECVgdEF4\/pag4g0e8mxV9qWn8k\/form\u0022\u003Eengagement form\u003C\/a\u003E to join CREATE\u2011X\u2019s mentor network.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EAlison Sizer brings more than a decade of innovation experience from Apple and Nike to her work supporting early\u2011stage founders through her company, Growth Impact. 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The six\u2011month pilot is funded by a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENational Endowment for the Arts (NEA)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Our Town\u0026nbsp;grant and is the first EI\u00b2 program dedicated specifically to the arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cArts organizations contribute so much to the vibrancy of a community,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Caley Landau, program manager for GAIN and marketing strategist at EI\u00b2. \u201cThey help create a sense of place and provide the \u2018something to do\u2019 that small cities and towns want to offer residents, new workers, and prospective businesses. Our hope is to enhance the arts and cultural ecosystem in Middle Georgia by providing training and technical assistance to the organizations that produce art in the region.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Rural Community Already Investing in Placemaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerry was selected as the pilot location in part for its active downtown revitalization work and commitment to placemaking. Through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiacitiesfoundation.org\/placemaking\u0022\u003EGeorgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative\u003C\/a\u003E, Perry city staff partnered with EI\u00b2\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cedr.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Economic Development Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to develop strategies for arts\u2011based community development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWorking alongside the Georgia Tech team has been a wonderful experience,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Alicia Hartley, downtown manager for the City of Perry. \u201cWe hope that participants walk away from the cohort inspired and empowered to activate their organizations in creative and meaningful ways.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EListening First, Then Providing Targeted Support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program will begin with a listening session to understand participating organizations\u2019 needs. EI\u00b2 will then design tailored workshops drawing from experts at Georgia Tech and beyond. Every other month, cohort members will meet for sessions on business practices, digital tools, operational efficiency, marketing, placemaking partnerships, and other areas that support long\u2011term sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey sound like great ideas \u2014 murals, pop\u2011up exhibits, outdoor performances \u2014 but how do you really get down to the nuts and bolts of making them happen?\u201d Landau said. \u201cAnd how do you bring the right partners to the table? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll explore together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Statewide Mission, Strengthened Through the Arts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia Tech\u2019s economic development arm, EI\u00b2 administers programs that support entrepreneurs, manufacturers, communities, and municipalities across the state and around the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGAIN represents an important part of EI\u00b2\u2019s comprehensive approach to economic development,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;David Bridges, vice president of EI\u00b2. \u201cIt gives us another way to create impact in Georgia by applying our expertise to serve arts organizations that are vital to Georgia communities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJason Freeman, associate vice provost for Georgia Tech Arts, noted that the pilot aligns with the Institute\u2019s broader commitment to supporting arts, culture, and creativity statewide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThrough GAIN, I\u2019m excited to learn more about the arts ecosystem in Middle Georgia,\u201d Freeman said. \u201cThe lessons we learn will inform both statewide collaborations and new initiatives emerging through our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/creative-quarter\u0022\u003ECreative Quarter\u003C\/a\u003E innovation district on campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgram Funding and Support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot is funded through the NEA\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Our Town\u0026nbsp;program, which supports projects integrating arts, culture, and design into community development. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gaarts.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Council for the Arts\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is partnering with EI\u00b2 on cohort recruitment, curriculum development, and arts\u2011based placemaking strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecruitment has begun.\u0026nbsp;Arts nonprofits and arts\u2011based businesses in Middle Georgia may apply at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/gain\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Einnovate.gatech.edu\/gain\/\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"NEA Our Town grant supports Middle Georgia initiative"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation 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This ratings system recognizes its existing bioscience assets and its commitment to expanding infrastructure and commercialization, marking Augusta as a desired choice for biotech companies looking for suitable sites to expand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading the work at Georgia Tech are the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E (GaMEP) and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center\u003C\/a\u003E (ATDC).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaMEP is a program of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, Tech\u2019s chief economic development arm. It brings a\u0026nbsp;dedicated team with the unique skills required to help innovators clearly understand the requirements needed to bring medical devices to market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen entrepreneurs gain insight into the regulatory and quality requirements early in development, they can make informed, strategic decisions that can significantly reduce both time and cost,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Sarah Jo Tucker, industry manager for GaMEP\u2019s medical device group. \u201cWe partner closely with innovators throughout the process and bring deep expertise in the regulatory requirements while they bring expertise in their technology. Together, we can move products efficiently and confidently from concept to commercialization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EADTC, part of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Commercialization\u003C\/a\u003E, is the state\u2019s premier technology incubator and the oldest university-based incubator in the country. ATDC provides guidance and resources for entrepreneurs and founders to successfully launch and scale their technology companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its founding in 1980, ATDC\u2019s startup graduates have attracted more than $6.2 billion in investment and generated over $14 billion in revenue in Georgia. Through the partnership with Augusta University, ATDC uses its expertise to serve\u0026nbsp;entrepreneurs in the medical device field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Medical innovation across the state of Georgia is critical for our health tech industries to thrive,\u201d said Chris Dickson, ATDC\u2019s startup catalyst in the Augusta region. \u201cWe identify investment-ready medical technology startups and provide the support needed while they are scaling their businesses.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA major hub for the life sciences, Augusta University is home to a wealth of researchers in the biomedical and related fields. This makes the institution ideally situated to help facilitate medical device commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuido Verbeck understands this dynamic firsthand. A\u0026nbsp;professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Augusta University, he is also an entrepreneur and medical device innovator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAcademia is a fantastic platform for launching ideas, but there must be an understanding of how to bring a device to market,\u201d said Verbeck. \u201cPhysicians and practitioners who are also academics are solving problems in real time, but they often lack the resources and support to get their ideas to production and commercialization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELynsey\u0026nbsp;Steinberg, director of innovation for Augusta University\u2019s strategic partnerships and economic development team, summed up collaboration\u2019s goal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen we tap our depth of talent, innovation, and community collaboration, this region has what it takes to become a launchpad for medical device startups \u2014 a place where bold ideas find the purpose they need to succeed to solve real-world problems,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s GaMEP medical device commercialization team\u0026nbsp;and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u0026nbsp;are now working directly with Augusta researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs to help move medical device ideas from concept to commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A partnership between Georgia Tech and Augusta University supports the effort ."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2026-02-24 17:16:53","changed_gmt":"2026-02-24 17:25:03","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Augusta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679409":{"id":"679409","type":"image","title":"Downtown Augusta ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe city of Augusta is a major hub for health and life sciences, boasting five hospitals and the Medical College of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1771953448","gmt_created":"2026-02-24 17:17:28","changed":"1771953675","gmt_changed":"2026-02-24 17:21:15","alt":"Aerial view of downtown Augusta","file":{"fid":"263570","name":"AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":10707782,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg?itok=SgNSyEj_"}}},"media_ids":["679409"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"16331","name":"GaMEP"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"2579","name":"commercialization"},{"id":"9535","name":"medical device"},{"id":"172575","name":"Augusta University"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"id":"193654","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEve Tolpa\u003Cbr\u003Eeve.tolpa@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688044":{"#nid":"688044","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Grading 2025\u2019s Biggest Predictions and What They Signal for 2026","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the start of 2025, forecasts were confident: Automation would accelerate, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption would surge, and the economic picture would clarify. A year later, the report card is mixed. Predictions were directionally right but overly optimistic about the speed of change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConsumer Behavior: Confidence Lagged; Spending Did Not\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: C\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsumer forecasts were among the least accurate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cConsumer confidence started the year at low levels,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/bond\/index.html\u0022\u003ESamuel Bond\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor of marketing in the Scheller College of Business. Many analysts expected households to pull back, particularly on discretionary spending. Instead, consumers kept spending \u2014 especially on travel, dining, and entertainment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBond notes a persistent gap between sentiment and behavior. \u201cPeople expressed worry, but they did not significantly reduce spending.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also points to a major 2025 shift: the rise of AI \u201cshopping assistants.\u201d Rather than using search engines or retailer sites, consumers increasingly turned to tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other bots that consolidate search, comparison, and advice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAutomation Expectations: Progress Without the Breakthrough\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: B-\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain automation was expected to leap forward in 2025, but progress came in targeted pockets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c2025 did not deliver a broad, step-change leap in automation performance,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of the practice in the H. 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Semi-automated systems that supported human judgment and stabilized throughput outperformed complex retrofits that promised full automation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForecasts missed by assuming technology alone could overcome workforce readiness, data gaps, and organizational complexity. \u201cThe gap between expectation and reality was less about technology and more about readiness to operate automated systems day-to-day,\u201d Gaffney says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, Gaffney gives 2025 a B-, calling it \u201ca healthy, if humbling, outcome\u201d that reset expectations and clarified what actually matters heading into 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtificial Intelligence: Adoption Advanced; Hype Outran Reality\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: Hard to define\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo trend attracted more hype in 2025 than AI, and predictions routinely overshot reality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s been so much hype around AI that keeping track of specific forecasts is difficult,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/jorge-alberto-huertas-patino\u0022\u003EJorge Huertas\u003C\/a\u003E, a researcher in the ISyE. \u201cAI has grown in many different areas and scopes, but not at the pace it was hyped.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome applications matured quickly, particularly code generation and AI tools embedded into existing platforms. \u201cClaude has grown very well with code generation, and Gemini has grown by integrating across the Google ecosystem,\u201d Huertas says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther highly touted areas lagged. \u201cAgentic AI was hyped, only to see many cases where engineers spent two or three times longer fixing errors from AI-generated code,\u201d he adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI delivered the most value when narrowly applied to the right problems. Looking ahead, Huertas points to accuracy, guardrails, and regulation, rather than model capability, as the key constraints shaping AI\u2019s 2026 trajectory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/hsu\/index.html\u0022\u003EAlex Hsu\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the Scheller College of Business, notes that business adoption is accelerating regardless. \u201cThe AI revolution is here to stay,\u201d he says. \u201cTech companies are investing hundreds of billions in large language models and data centers, while companies outside tech are using models to improve margins. This will heighten competition and put downward pressure on the labor market.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEconomic Outlook: Forecasts Tested by Policy Volatility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: C+\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEconomic predictions faced unusual turbulence in 2025, driven largely by rapid policy shifts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c2025 was a difficult year to forecast gross domestic product (GDP) growth given the immense number of changes in policy at the federal level,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/b76871d2-194b-510a-b3cb-f6d4c7b16f0f\u0022\u003EDanny Woodbury\u003C\/a\u003E, lecturer in the School of Economics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly forecasts projected solid growth in the first quarter, but GDP instead contracted slightly as government spending fell and imports surged following tariff announcements. \u201cForecasters did not foresee the magnitude of the shift in trade policy,\u201d Woodbury says, noting that projections only converged with reality weeks before official data releases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELater in the year, export growth pushed GDP forecasts sharply higher, again catching analysts off guard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHsu adds that inflation and unemployment will be the key indicators to watch in 2026 as the Federal Reserve balances price stability with employment amid rising bond yields and global fiscal pressures complicating the outlook.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Forecasters Should Adjust Going Forward\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross sectors, 2025 revealed a common blind spot: Predictions assumed smoother execution than reality allowed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor 2026, experts point to discipline over hype, operational readiness over technology promises, policy risk over static models, and actual behavior over stated intentions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Gaffney puts it: \u201c2026 will reward operators who treat automation as a system to be run, not a solution to be bought.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the start of 2025, experts predicted rapid advances in automation, artificial intelligence adoption, consumer pullbacks, and clearer economic signals, but a year later the results are mixed. 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The team was sparked by a simple question: Why isn\u2019t there a better way to test for cervical cancer? The founders were planning on getting pap smears themselves, but they had heard about painful experiences from other women.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe were hesitant to go through the process since it seemed uncomfortable,\u201d Tesfassellasie said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, Tesfassellasie, Bereket, and Ejiwunmi decided to consider alternatives to the plastic speculum used during standard exams and develop a tampon-like device.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u0027s just giving women a choice basically to be able to take the samples and solve without having to be so vulnerable and uncomfortable,\u201d Tesfassellasie said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team joined the summer I2P and continued to develop their prototype in the fall semester course. 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The app climbed as high as No. 13 on the U.S. App Store sports charts and reached No. 1 in France and Croatia, with nearly 200,000 downloads in more than 170 countries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe idea was to make fishing feel like a real-life version of Pok\u00e9mon, something fun, soxacial, and competitive,\u201d said Steele. \u201cWe launched with just a few basic features, and it grew far faster than I expected.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore developing Catchr, Steele had already experimented with several products, including HairMatch, an AI-powered app that won $25,000 as a global finalist in Microsoft\u2019s Imagine Cup competition, and UPic, Purrpulse, and Better Call Santa (now known as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2024\/12\/13\/better-call-santa-talk-to-santa-ai\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESantaCalls\u003C\/a\u003E). Those experiences gave him insight into customer behavior, app deployment, and business operations \u2014 lessons he brought with him into Georgia Tech\u2019s CREATE-X Startup Launch program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X provided him with seed funding, mentorship, and a framework for validating ideas through real-world feedback. For Steele, those resources made it possible to move from experimentation to a scalable product.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X was a time of innovation and exploration,\u201d he said. \u201cIt gave me the structure and confidence to test assumptions, get real feedback, and pivot quickly \u2014 all critical steps in developing Catchr.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose earlier products helped Steele learn how to test assumptions about customers, navigate App Store requirements, manage support requests, and handle the operational demands of running a small software business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy the time I started Catchr, I knew what level of product quality was needed, how many hours support would take, and what the revenue expectations might be,\u201d he said. \u201cEven so, the speed at which Catchr captured users and grew in revenue was unbelievably fast compared to my expectations.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter Catchr\u2019s explosive growth, Steele faced another challenge: deciding whether to sell the company. While many startup founders view acquisition as a goal, Steele said selling Catchr was one of the hardest decisions he has made. \u201cMonetizing something you built is appealing, but selling is different,\u201d he said. \u201cYour creation becomes someone else\u2019s job. You spend so much time with it that it becomes an extension of yourself.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteele said he spoke with multiple interested buyers, asking each about their long-term plans for the app before moving forward. \u201cI wanted to make sure the buyer\u2019s vision would improve the product and be positive for users,\u201d he said. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t have sold if I didn\u2019t trust them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe ultimately found a buyer who committed to expanding Catchr\u2019s capabilities and investing in its continued growth. \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019d change anything about the decision,\u201d Steele said. \u201cCatchr is in capable hands, and I can return to what I enjoy most, which is building things I believe will be part of a better future for consumers.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the sale complete, Steele says he is returning to new ideas and the early-stage development process he prefers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf there\u2019s one thing I\u2019d tell other Georgia Tech students,\u201d he said, \u201cit\u2019s that you\u2019re already in one of the best places in the world to build something meaningful. Don\u2019t wait until you feel ready. Just start.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApply to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appaTqlTL2zQkXBBR\/pagdkIvjQbvDbSD2F\/form\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E by March 17. Limited spots available.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech graduate \u003Cstrong\u003EMatthew Steele (CS 2025)\u003C\/strong\u003E turned his mobile fishing app \u003Cstrong\u003ECatchr\u003C\/strong\u003E into a global phenomenon before selling it. The app uses \u003Cstrong\u003Eimage recognition\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003Egamified features\u003C\/strong\u003E to help users identify fish, estimate size, log catches, and compete on worldwide leaderboards. 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Using the classic \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mitsloan.mit.edu\/teaching-resources-library\/mit-sloan-beer-game-online\u0022\u003EMIT Beer Distribution Game\u003C\/a\u003E as a testbed, the authors benchmarked AI agents against more than 100 Georgia Tech students. The results were striking: AI-driven systems reduced total supply chain costs by up to 67% compared to human performance.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditional automated systems rely on rigid, human-designed rules. Calmon and his co-authors employed autonomous agents that learn, adapt, and coordinate across functions in real time. The study highlights four critical factors for success: selecting capable reasoning models, implementing guardrails to prevent costly errors, curating data through orchestration, and refining prompts for optimal performance.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis breakthrough positions the Scheller College of Business as a thought leader at the intersection of AI and supply chain innovation,\u201d said Calmon. \u201cWorld-class supply chain management is becoming a plug-and-play capability. Businesses that understand how to guide generative AI agents with the right data and policies will gain a decisive competitive edge.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe implications extend beyond cost savings. By delegating operational decisions to autonomous systems, human managers can focus on strategic priorities such as network design and supplier relationships. 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For two Georgia Tech graduates, studying metabolomics,\u0026nbsp;the exploration of the body\u2019s chemical processes, and\u0026nbsp;an\u0026nbsp;existing NASA chemical analysis technology\u0026nbsp;inspired\u0026nbsp;a company that hopes to change the face of preventative healthcare.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech College of Engineering alumni Chad Pozarycki, Ph.D., CHBE, 2022, and Jos\u00e9 Andrade, AE, 2025, are on a mission to make biochemical\u0026nbsp;monitoring more accessible \u2014 with a focus on preventing disease. Today, their startup\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.deleon-omics.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.deleon-omics.com\/\u0022\u003EDeleon\u003C\/a\u003E, using NASA\u2019s technology (originally designed to search for life on Mars) and metabolomics, provides a system that uses daily urine sampling\u0026nbsp;to track metabolites related to overtraining, stress, and recovery. Future applications will be aimed at early disease detection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSomething that frustrated me about metabolomics was its lack of focus on preventive care,\u201d said Andrade. \u201cWe created Deleon by combining these ideas and tracking the human metabolome to optimize for healthy lifestyles.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Deleon founders began the company shortly after Pozarycki completed his graduate studies at Georgia Tech, with Andrade moonlighting and Pozarycki working a part-time job at Georgia Tech\u2019s bike shop to keep the project afloat. In the beginning, funding was a major challenge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI finished my Ph.D., was working on Deleon, and didn\u2019t have any income. CREATE-X gave us $5,000 in funding, which motivated us to keep going on this project,\u201d said Pozarycki.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u2019s campus-wide initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence and help students launch startups, provided more than funding. Through the program, Deleon received guidance on finding potential customers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe one-on-one advice from expert CREATE-X entrepreneurs and organizers like Rahul [CREATE-X director] and Margaret [LAUNCH associate director] was super valuable and helped us focus on launching our minimum viable product and getting our first customers,\u201d said Andrade.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program\u2019s culminating event, Demo Day, gave Deleon a platform to present to investors and the public. Among dozens of student-led startups, Deleon\u2019s data-driven approach attracted strong interest. The exposure led to an eventual $850,000 investment, partially funded by Georgia Tech\u0027s early-stage fund, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ventures.commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022 id=\u0022menurmoc\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/ventures.commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGTF Ventures\u003C\/a\u003E. This investment allowed the founders to work full-time on the company, hire a team, and build a lab space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would recommend the CREATE-X program to anyone,\u201d Pozarycki said. \u201cEven if you don\u2019t think you want to start a company, there\u2019s a lot you can learn about commercialization in this program that may change your mind and give you more control over your own fate.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeleon\u2019s path from concept to launch highlights the growing role of Georgia Tech\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem in supporting student innovation. Programs like CREATE-X not only help students build companies but also contribute to regional economic growth by keeping talent and investment in the Southeast.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X is the best environment on campus to learn by doing,\u201d Pozarycki said. \u201cYou are encouraged to build something real, not just talk about it. You\u2019ll leave knowing how to talk to customers, how to pitch, and how to think like a founder.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpportunities for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply to CREATE-X\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The early admission deadline to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appaTqlTL2zQkXBBR\/pagdkIvjQbvDbSD2F\/form\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eapply for Startup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003Eis Nov. 17. 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The tool, CEDRC\u2122, is an economic development certification program that assists communities in planning for workforce infrastructure. \u201cIt looks beyond one county or one city line and focuses on commuting patterns \u2014 where people actually live, shop, go to school. That\u2019s what gives you a truer sense of regional impact.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ECEDRC\u2122 was developed with coastal Georgia in mind, specifically the unprecedented scale of the Hyundai investment. But its applications are broader \u2014 a way for cities and counties to model real-world impact and plan accordingly. It translates job growth into practical numbers: how many households, how many students, how much more demand on water, roads, or emergency services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EFor Pembroke Community Development Director Derek Cathcart, that modeling is critical.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a tension between keeping the small-town charm people value, and the growth pressures we\u2019re seeing,\u201d Cathcart said. \u201cYou have to plan for that middle ground. We\u2019re doing infrastructure studies, housing studies, transportation planning \u2014 and this tool helps us make those decisions with real data.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcGriff, who grew up not far from Pembroke and has worked extensively with rural communities, understands that language matters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSometimes planners talk in units per acre, in zoning codes \u2014 but people don\u2019t live in codes. They live in places that feel right to them,\u201d she said. \u201cSo I ask: Does this feel like the town you want?\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn April, McGriff and her team hosted a public listening session in Pembroke, where residents gathered to view street designs, development options, and housing styles. Rather than presenting a one-size-fits-all plan, the team asked locals what they liked, what felt right, and what kind of community they wanted to build.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s not about imposing a vision,\u201d McGriff said. \u201cIt\u2019s about helping people shape their own.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe feedback gathered from that session will be shared with city leaders and used to help guide updates to zoning codes and ordinances \u2014 giving Pembroke the regulatory tools it needs to make its residents\u2019 vision a reality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new model lets communities visualize the future they want \u2014 whether that\u2019s historic preservation and thoughtful infill development or room for newer commercial corridors. And it emphasizes that decisions made today shape what becomes permanent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou\u2019ve got one bite at the apple,\u201d McGriff said. \u201cOnce it\u2019s built, it\u2019s built.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack at Butler\u2019s Tire \u0026amp; Lube, business is good. New faces are walking in the door, and Butler enjoys chatting with folks about where they came from and why they chose Pembroke.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019d never live anywhere but a small town,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s different now \u2014 a big change to get used to \u2014 but it\u2019s exciting too.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Pembroke and so many other towns that are neighbors to big development projects, growth is inevitable. 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Blair Meeks\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:blair.meeks@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eblair.meeks@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"684128":{"#nid":"684128","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Researchers Put Financial Influencers to the Test Using AI","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have designed the first benchmark that tests how well existing AI tools can interpret advice from YouTube financial influencers, also known as finfluencers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELead author \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaelgalarnyk\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Galarnyk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D. Machine Learning \u201928, joined lead authors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/veerkejriwal\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVeer Kejriwal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, B.S. Computer Science \u201925, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/agam-shah\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAgam Shah\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D. Machine Learning \u201926, along with co-authors \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yash-bhardwaj-tech\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYash Bhardwaj\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u00c9cole Polytechnique, M.S. Trustworthy and Responsible AI \u201827; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicholaswatney\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENicholas Meyer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering \u201922 and Quantitative and Computational Finance \u201924; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anandmkrishnan\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnand Krishnan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Stanford University, B.S. Computer Science \u201827; and, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/chava\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESudheer Chava\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Alton M. Costley Chair and professor of Finance at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAptly named VideoConviction, the multimodal benchmark included hundreds of video clips. Experts labelled each clip with the influencer\u2019s recommendation (buy, sell, or hold) and how strongly the influencer seemed to believe in their advice, based on tone, delivery, and facial expressions. The goal? To see how accurately AI can pick up on both the message and the conviction behind it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur work shows that financial reasoning remains a challenge for even the most advanced models,\u201d said Michael Galarnyk, lead author. \u201cMultimodal inputs bring some improvement, but performance often breaks down on harder tasks that require distinguishing between casual discussion and meaningful analysis. Understanding where these models fail is a first step toward building systems that can reason more reliably in high stakes domains.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/georgia-tech-research-ai-financial-influencers.html\u0022\u003ERead More\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers created a new benchmark showing that even advanced AI still struggles to distinguish real investment recommendations from casual commentary, raising concerns about AI\u2019s reliability and financial influencer credibility.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers created a new benchmark showing that even advanced AI still struggles to distinguish real investment recommendations from casual commentary."}],"uid":"36730","created_gmt":"2025-08-25 16:51:36","changed_gmt":"2025-08-25 16:56:18","author":"klowe36","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677785":{"id":"677785","type":"image","title":"AI Finfluencer Research","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMichael Galarnyk, Ph.D. Machine Learning \u201928; Veer Kejriwal, B.S. Computer Science \u201925; Agam Shah, Ph.D. Machine Learning \u201926; and Sudheer Chava, Alton M. 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On Aug. 28, from 5 \u2013 7 p.m., more than 1,500 attendees will gather at Georgia Tech\u2019s Exhibition Hall to find out at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, where CREATE-X will showcase over 100 startups coming out of Georgia Tech. Tickets are free but limited \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003Eearly registration\u003C\/a\u003E is strongly encouraged.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Demo Day, founders bring solutions that tackle some of today\u2019s most urgent challenges across industries. Expect to see startups tackling global challenges with bold new solutions, such as: providing mRNA therapies that could transform vaccine access, using ultra-efficient AI chips that run on a fraction of the power, and building innovative inspection tools that are already helping companies like Tesla catch defects in seconds. Demo Day provides attendees an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with new products, meet the founders behind them, and experience the momentum of a startup ecosystem in full swing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonnie Beamer, the City of Atlanta\u2019s senior technology advisor, attended the last Demo Day and spoke about moments that impressed him most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe founders of NeuroChamp had a headband that reads brainwaves. It makes me call into question what I was doing in college!\u201d Beamer said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounders showcasing at Demo Day have spent 12 weeks working on their startups during the CREATE-X accelerator, Startup Launch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery founder in that room will have spent the summer chasing the right problem and building a solution to solve it,\u201d Rahul Saxena, director of CREATE-X, said. \u201cDemo Day is proof that entrepreneurship can be taught and developed, from ideation to customer discovery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeamer said that the program pushes people to be creative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cGeorgia Tech is a safe place to try and fail and innovate, which is invaluable. Instead of just telling students to do X and expecting them to execute on it, CREATE-X allows for creativity and discovery,\u201d Beamer said. \u201cThat can be transformative for students, the Institute, and the city of Atlanta.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike other startup exhibitions, there are no on-stage pitches \u2014 just direct connection in a casual, interactive format. Attendees and investors can test the tech out themselves. Past Demo Days have led to venture funding, strategic partnerships, media coverage, and more. It\u2019s an energetic atmosphere with the exchange of ideas, an opening of doors, and a community building the future together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are a few kinds of naysayers; for example, some who think Atlanta doesn\u2019t have much entrepreneurial activity and others who feel isolated from communities like this one,\u201d Beamer said. \u201cDemo Day lets them look behind the curtain and see the vibrant, innovative ecosystem that they can be a part of in our city as we look to become a top-five tech hub in the nation. Georgia Tech is a huge part of that.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for Demo Day today!\u003C\/a\u003E The future is waiting for you to discover it.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn August 28, \u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u2019s Exhibition Hall will fill with the energy of over 100 startups built by students, faculty, alumni, and researchers during Demo Day 2025, the culmination of CREATE-X\u0027s 12-week summer accelerator, Startup Launch . Attendees can explore innovations like ultra-efficient AI chips and mRNA therapies,\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Emeet founders, and test the tech themselves \u2014 all in a casual, interactive format. 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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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Between 2010 and 2018, U.S. imports of engineered stone slabs\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10482911231189503\u0022\u003E increased by 800%\u003C\/a\u003E. One\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.freedoniagroup.com\/industry-study\/global-engineered-stone-countertops\u0022\u003Ereport predicted\u003C\/a\u003E that global demand will increase 5.4% each year, to reach 97 million square meters by 2028.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes referred to as manufactured stone or quartz (which is, confusingly, also the name of one of its main components), to the untrained eye, the material looks no different from natural stone. One of its biggest advantages is that it can be made to resemble marble, granite, or nearly any other stone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeneath the material\u2019s familiar smooth surface, however, lie safety risks for engineered stone workers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch conducted by a team of Georgia Tech scientists demonstrates that everyone in a fabrication shop is at risk, not just the workers cutting and fashioning the material.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe group included members of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESafety, Health, and Environmental Services\u003C\/a\u003E (SHES) program: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/staff\/jenny-houlroyd-cih-mpsh\/\u0022\u003EJenny Houlroyd\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/staff\/hilarie-warren-cih-mph\/\u0022\u003EHilarie Warren\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/staff\/brandon-j-philpot-mph\/\u0022\u003EBrandon J. 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Together with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholars.georgiasouthern.edu\/en\/persons\/jhy-charm-soo-2\u0022\u003EJhy-Charm Soo\u003C\/a\u003E of\u0026nbsp;Georgia Southern University, they recently published their findings in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/\u0022\u003EOxford Academic\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/annweh\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/annweh\/wxaf014\/8116008?utm_source=advanceaccess\u0026amp;utm_campaign=annweh\u0026amp;utm_medium=email#512191161\u0022\u003EThe study\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;divided engineered stone workers into four risk groups and charted their relative exposure to the material\u2019s chief hazard:\u0026nbsp;respirable crystalline silica.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA \u201cToxic Product\u201d\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEngineered stone differs notably from its natural counterpart, both in composition and in danger to worker health. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA stone slab cut from the ground, such as granite or marble,\u0026nbsp;comprises\u0026nbsp;several different minerals and typically has a concentration of 40% or less of mineral crystalline silica \u2014 usually quartz, which is the most abundant form of crystalline silica.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEngineered stone, however, can contain more than 90% silica. Slabs are produced when silica is crushed, combined with synthetic resins, and compressed using heat or pressure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring fabrication, these slabs are cut and shaped by powered hand tools. The resulting dust contains tiny particles of respirable crystalline silica. Once inhaled,\u0026nbsp;some of the particulate may stay in the lungs and cause an inflammatory response.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile crystalline silica is released from both natural and engineered slabs during fabrication, the engineered slabs\u2019 significantly higher percentage of silica poses a much greater risk to human health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA growing body of research indicates that breathing engineered stone dust leads to lung inflammation and can cause acute silicosis, an untreatable lung disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would classify engineered stone as a really toxic product,\u201d said Houlroyd, manager of occupational health services at SHES. \u201cWhen you have something that\u2019s high-risk, you have to prepare for systems to fail and have backup measures.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommitted to Safety\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver six years, the SHES research group collected air-sampling data, making 17 visits to 11 Georgia stone fabrication shops. The shops had all requested air-sampling services offered by SHES.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe companies agree that by working with us, they commit to correcting the hazards and reducing exposures, as much as is feasible,\u201d Houlroyd noted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause most kitchen and bathroom countertop fabrication shops are small employers, workers often complete a variety of tasks, resulting in a range of exposure factors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research team recommended that all manufactured stone fabrication workers\u0026nbsp;wear respirators, such as an N95 mask. For employees who are the most exposed, they recommended a respirator with a powered air-purifying element or supplied air.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut personal protective equipment (PPE) alone does not ensure safe conditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMost of the workers in this industry are relying on respirators as their primary source of protection, and they need a lot more to protect them,\u201d explained Houlroyd. \u201cPPE is the last line of defense, and safety needs to be addressed from all angles.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of that multifaceted strategy includes repeated monitoring of air quality and equipment. It\u2019s also crucial for employers to make sure that exposure risks are understood by all workers \u2014 not just employees, but also contract and day laborers, as well as those working for cash.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore Than Just a Job\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs members of SHES, the Georgia Tech research team members are first and foremost health and safety consultants, with expertise spanning industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Houlroyd, worker safety is not just a professional calling; it\u2019s also a personal mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy dad got sick with brain cancer from exposure to contaminants on the job, and he died four years ago,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThough he didn\u2019t work in the manufactured stone industry, his story is representative of many people who go to work each day to feed their family, are not aware of workplace hazards, and then find themselves sick.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe public can play a part in worker safety, too.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cConsumers have a choice and can educate themselves about what type of countertop materials they choose to have installed \u2014 like how we look at food labels for nutritional information,\u201d said Warren, who oversees the OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe should be aware of the risk to workers, as well as how the installation process in our homes should be properly managed to prevent dust contamination,\u201d she added.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Zero-Risk Solution\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, Australia eliminated the risks associated with engineered stone fabrication. Despite having enacted stronger regulations in 2019, the country continued to see a rise in silicosis cases resulting from exposure to respirable crystalline silica.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAustralia\u2019s solution?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1183\/13993003.00138-2024\u0022\u003EEnacting a ban\u003C\/a\u003E on the import and fabrication of the material until its safe manufacture can be demonstrated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn their report, the Georgia Tech group recommends that the U.S. do the same. As Houlroyd put it, \u201cI would love to see our country find a safer substitution and take this dangerous product off the market.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E____________________\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETitle:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cRespirable dust and respirable crystalline silica exposures among workers at stone countertop fabrication shops in Georgia from 2017 through 2023\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConflict of interest\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Jenny Houlroyd has served as an expert witness in silicosis legal cases unrelated to this research. 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Researchers from Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern University recommend the U.S. do the same.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Engineered stone has been in use for homes since the 1970s but creates serious health hazards for workers who produce them."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2025-07-28 14:17:01","changed_gmt":"2025-07-30 14:28:40","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677502":{"id":"677502","type":"image","title":"Sanding Photo - Javier Padilla","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003EJavier Padilla, a sander with a metro Atlanta stone fabrication company, works on smoothing out a slab. 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New \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4611791\u0022\u003Eresearch\u003C\/a\u003E from Georgia Tech shows that spending at local businesses across an affected community declines for at least six months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing school shootings, community members are 2% less likely to shop at area grocery stores. Convenience shops and liquor stores lose 3% of their business during this period. Restaurant and bar patronage drops even further \u2014 to 8%.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECumulatively, a local economy can lose $5.4 million over six months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe set out to explore whether school shootings would have a direct causal impact on community economic activity,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/pattabhiramaiah\/index.html\u0022\u003EAdithya Pattabhiramaiah\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ESharon A. and David B. Pearce Professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EScheller College of Business.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cIt may seem like a 2% loss is small, but that can add up to a pretty sizable revenue impact for a retailer with small margins.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Data\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe three-year study combined statistical data and experimental interviews. The researchers started by examining NielsenIQ data, which tracks what shoppers buy at stores by county. Their NielsenIQ sample included 63 fatal school shootings between 2012 and 2019. Next, the researchers combined this with a Center for Homeland Defense and Security dataset of school shootings. They also examined a study of the nutritional value of products people bought at grocery stores in areas with school shootings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers hypothesized that people buy unhealthier foods to cope with negative emotions. Instead, their analysis showed people don\u2019t buy comfort food after school shootings \u2014 because they generally don\u2019t shop at all.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPattabhiramaiah and his collaborators compared these datasets with those of neighboring counties that did not experience a school shooting. They followed purchasing patterns for a year, from six months before the event through six months after. The study\u2019s statistical controls helped rule out other reasons people might shop less, such as weather events or holidays.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Emotional Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was important to the researchers to show that people not only spend less, but also why. So, the team conducted experimental studies in which participants read a hypothetical shooting scenario and were asked to share their emotional response to it and discuss how such an event might affect their shopping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis experimental data backed up the numbers. People are more likely to consolidate their shopping trips and dine out less. This often comes down to anxiety about being in public.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe show the main driver isn\u2019t fear, or even sadness,\u201d Pattabhiramaiah said. \u201cIf that were the case, we would see evidence of people indulging in comfort foods, as past studies have shown. Rather, the main feeling is anxiety.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing is clear from Pattabhiramaiah\u2019s research. Policymakers need to think about how to help their communities recover when school shootings occur. 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Brian P. Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for 65 years of service to the manufacturing industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe commendation acknowledged GaMEP for leveraging its world-renowned expertise and resources to advance manufacturing and economic prosperity across the state, supporting an industry that adds $82 billion to the economy and employs 425,000 residents, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis impact reflects decades of intentional growth and support for the industry. By 1960, more than 4,500 manufacturers had planted roots across Georgia \u2014 the result of strategic efforts by state leaders, with economic development assistance from Georgia Tech, to industrialize the economy. But growth brought new challenges. Manufacturers needed technical support to stay competitive. In response, the Georgia General Assembly voted to establish the Georgia Tech Industrial Extension Service (now known as the GaMEP). This created statewide field offices that provide a direct link between industry and innovation, delivering on-site technical expertise to help manufacturers thrive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur role is to support those manufacturers so together we can help grow the state\u2019s economy \u2014 and we\u2019ve been really successful at that,\u201d said Tim Israel, GaMEP director and EI2 associate vice president for corporate engagement\/firm-based programs. \u201cIn 2024, Georgia experienced a significant return on its investment with the GaMEP generating an impressive $294 for every state dollar allocated to manufacturing projects. This remarkable outcome highlights the critical importance of the state\u2019s strategic investments in strengthening Georgia\u2019s manufacturing sector.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past decade alone, the GaMEP has provided assistance and education to more than 3,900 manufacturers across 144 counties, helping them create or retain 14,500 jobs, invest $1 billion in capital improvements, realize $3.5 billion in sales, and save nearly $450 million in costs. The GaMEP primarily serves small- to medium-sized manufacturers with 75% employing less than 250 workers. Its top-served industries include fabricated metal products, food, machinery, and chemical and transportation equipment manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen Georgia manufacturers become more productive and profitable, they hire more people, pay better wages, and stabilize local economies, especially in rural and underserved areas of the state,\u201d said David Bridges, EI2 vice president. \u201cThis also creates pathways for career advancement for frontline workers who might not have had previous opportunities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, GaMEP\u2019s reach spans 10 regions across the state, each led by a dedicated region manager who lives and works locally, offering manufacturers direct, knowledgeable connections to its expert team, valuable resources, and diverse partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe GaMEP has been a trusted collaborator and valued partner in strengthening manufacturing across Georgia,\u201d said Lloyd Avram, Georgia Association of Manufacturers CEO and president. \u201cTogether, we\u2019ve supported thousands of manufacturers statewide \u2014 helping them embrace innovation, improve operations, and remain competitive. We appreciate their extensive expertise and shared dedication to advancing the industry, and we look forward to continuing our work together to ensure Georgia remains one of the best states for manufacturing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaMEP\u2019s impact and success by region, according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgia.org\/regions\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Economic Development regions\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoastal Region\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECounties: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Screven.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EManufacturers served: 269.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJobs created\/retained: 283.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECapital improvement investment: $23,171,292.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECosts saved: $1,645,061.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESales realized: $13,965,000.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESuccess 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Brian Kemp recognizes GaMEP history and impact serving manufacturers in Georgia."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2025-07-24 19:29:37","changed_gmt":"2025-07-24 22:42:52","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677483":{"id":"677483","type":"image","title":"Gov. Kemp GaMEP Commendation","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech\u0027s Enterprise Innovation Institute receives a commendation from Gov. Brian P. Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for 65 years of service to the manufacturing industry. The commendation acknowledged GaMEP for leveraging its world-renowned expertise and resources to advance manufacturing and economic prosperity across the state, supporting an industry that adds $82 billion to the economy and employs 425,000 residents. (Photo: Georgia Governor\u0027s Office)\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1753385588","gmt_created":"2025-07-24 19:33:08","changed":"1753396877","gmt_changed":"2025-07-24 22:41:17","alt":"Group photo of Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership staff receiving a commendation from Georgia Gov. 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But that\u2019s exactly what she\u2019s doing thanks to Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2012, Washington, a seasoned construction veteran with 25 years of expertise and a master\u2019s degree in building construction from Georgia Tech, noticed a shortage of project managers. She oversaw capital improvements and construction buildouts nationally and was consistently getting asked by clients to oversee the construction buildouts. This would spark the idea to start her business and launch Cancave Management \u0026amp; Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next decade, Washington built a successful company and yet she continued to see this recurring shortage of project managers. According to Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction sector still grapples with a significant talent shortage that extends beyond the skilled trades to include construction management positions, with a projected need for nearly half a million additional workers in 2025 alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have fewer people entering the industry. With the pandemic, we had a great exodus where a lot of people decided to get out of the industry and retire early, and then you have the emerging housing market and infrastructure needs, creating demand for construction in general \u2014 the perfect storm,\u201d Washington said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDetermined to find more ways to address the problem, she joined Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Building Construction as a part-time instructor and, in 2024, began pursuing her Ph.D. at Tech, where she learned about the Jim Pope Fellowship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing a Pope Fellow has been transformational to my experience as an entrepreneur,\u201d Washington said. \u201cWhen I started my company, I wish I had something like this. Through this fellowship, I was able to dig deeper into my idea, validate assumptions, and shape it into a solution that addresses the pain points of labor shortages and compliance bottlenecks in the underutilization or over-utilization of resources.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a fellow, Washington was also awarded $15,000 in discretionary funds to support her teaching and entrepreneurial efforts. With the resources from Jim Pope, Washington has been able to make meaningful impacts for students and her company.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last year, she has worked on the next evolution of her business by building Extend the Ladder\u00ae,\u0026nbsp; a workforce resource and compliance platform built around an industrywide shared resource model for construction professionals. One application of her platform would allow general contractors to share resources by enabling them to find and coordinate talent from a single database.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to helping her pursue a construction job-matching platform, the fellowship has reinforced her love of teaching and mentoring entrepreneurial-minded students. As a part of the fellowship, Washington taught CREATE-X\u2019s Startup Lab, which teaches the fundamentals of evidence-based entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne student, Vivianne Akerman, a rising junior in industrial engineering, became Washington\u2019s mentee after\u0026nbsp;her spring Startup Lab class. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Akerman decided to continue her entrepreneurial journey in CREATE-X\u2019s Idea-to-Prototype (I2P) course. She turned an idea into action with guidance from Washington, building a solution for a problem she identified during Startup Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCandace is an amazing mentor who pushes students to be their best selves,\u201d said Akerman, who is developing a makeup platform designed \u201cto make makeup practical and less overwhelming.\u201d The platform will enable consumers to compare and review products and ultimately find what brands work best for them, given their skin type and desired look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI love how positive she is,\u201d adds Akerman. \u201cThis is new for me \u2014 it\u2019s very exciting but also very overwhelming. She helps me stay focused on my priorities and what\u2019s most important.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWashington emphasizes that there is no guidebook to becoming an entrepreneur; rather, the path must be discovered through conversations, relationship-building, and learning from the experiences of others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis experience deepened my appreciation for the spirit of entrepreneurship \u2014 it\u2019s been invaluable for me,\u201d she says. \u201cI would tell anybody who\u0027s trying to start a business, you need to go through this process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, as a mentor herself, Washington credits her fellowship in CREATE-X for giving her the confidence and framework to help others. And she credits her path as a mentor and teacher of entrepreneurship to the home she\u2019s found at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawing from her own experiences, both the challenges and the triumphs, she offers a piece of advice that she believes aspiring entrepreneurs should carry with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStart now \u2014 you don\u2019t need all the answers. Focus on the process, stay committed, and be open to real-world feedback.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplications are now open for the 2025 Jim Pope Fellowship until Sept. 2. Interested faculty can learn more at \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\u003ECandace Washington, with 25 years in construction and a master\u2019s from Georgia Tech, founded Cancave Management \u0026amp; Engineering to address a growing shortage of project managers. Her entrepreneurial journey deepened through the Jim Pope Fellowship, which provided funding and support to develop Extend the Ladder\u00ae, a workforce and compliance platform for the construction industry. As a part-time instructor and mentor at Georgia Tech, she inspires students like Vivianne Akerman to pursue their own ventures through programs like CREATE-X. 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Four Georgia Tech colleges. One semester-long project with an uncertain outcome. Led by Scheller College of Business Law and Ethics\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/alexander\/index.html\u0022\u003EProfessor Charlotte Alexander\u003C\/a\u003E students from across the Institute came together in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/law-data-design-lab\/index.html\u0022\u003ELaw, Data, and Design Lab\u003C\/a\u003E to complete a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Project\u003C\/a\u003E during the 2025 Spring semester. 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The report, \u201cCREATE-X: A Decade of Success,\u201d reviews the first 10 years of impact and mission.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X was established to instill entrepreneurial confidence in Georgia Tech students and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to create their own future. From its humble beginnings with eight teams, the program has expanded to include three distinct branches: Learn, Make, and Launch. These branches cater to the multifaceted needs of entrepreneurial students, offering courses, mentorship, seed funding, and opportunities to develop and launch startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough our value pillars of experiential education, entrepreneurial confidence, and real-world impact, we strive to enable our students to solve the problems they are passionate about solving. And as we look to the future, CREATE-X aims to become the nation\u2019s top startup campus, launching 300 startups each year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur commitment to nurturing student innovation and expanding entrepreneurial education remains steadfast. We invite all Georgia Tech students, faculty, alumni, and the public to join us in this exciting journey. Together, we create the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/news-events-publications\/research-publications\u0022\u003EDownload our report\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInterested in creating your own startup?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply to CREATE-X\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E. The program provides $5,000 in optional seed funding, $150,000 in in-kind services, mentorship, entrepreneurial workshops, networking events, and resources to help build and scale startups. The program culminates in Demo Day, where teams present their startups to potential investors. The deadline to apply for Startup Launch is March 19, 2025. Spots are limited. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EApply now\u003C\/a\u003E for a higher chance of acceptance and early feedback.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students interested in taking a CREATE-X course, consider exploring \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/learn\/startup-lab\u0022\u003EStartup Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/idea-to-prototype\u0022\u003EIdea to Prototype\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/create-x-capstone\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Capstone Design\u003C\/a\u003E. These courses can be taken in any order to fit your schedule, and they offer opportunities for funding and other resources. The deadline for applications and registrations for these courses is Jan. 6 for Spring 2025 and May 12\u0026nbsp;for Summer 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd as always, we invite you to attend our CREATE-X events. CREATE-X hosts workshops and events throughout the year, focusing on brainstorming and receiving feedback on startup ideas, networking and building a team, understanding the legal landscapes of startups, hearing founder insights, and witnessing the latest innovations at Georgia Tech. We hope to see you there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInterested in supporting CREATE-X?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFaculty members interested in getting involved with CREATE-X can participate as teachers or mentors in various programs such as Startup Lab, CREATE-X Capstone, Idea to Prototype, and Startup Launch. Faculty can also apply for the next cohort of the Jim Pope Fellowship when it opens in the spring. For additional information or inquiries, contact the director of CREATE-X, Rahul Saxena, at rahulsaxena@gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those interested in donating to or partnering with CREATE-X, your generosity and collaboration is greatly appreciated. Donations to CREATE-X can be made through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/campaigns\/46972\/donations\/new\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Give Campus portal\u003C\/a\u003E. For questions and requests to collaborate, please email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:create-x@groups.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ecreate-x@groups.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X appreciates the unwavering support from our community, donors, and partners. Your contributions have been instrumental in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo our students, we encourage you to continue being bold, creative, and fearless in your pursuits. CREATE-X is here to support you every step of the way, providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to turn your ideas into reality.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X, founded in 2014 at Georgia Tech, has released its first decade report. CREATE-X was established to instill entrepreneurial confidence in Georgia Tech students, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to create their own future. Over the past decade, the program has grown significantly, offering courses, mentorship, seed funding, and opportunities to develop and launch startups through its Learn, Make, and Launch branches. With a commitment to experiential education, entrepreneurial confidence, and real-world impact, CREATE-X aims to become the nation\u0027s top startup campus, launching 300 startups each year. The program invites all Georgia Tech students, faculty, alumni, and the public to join in its mission of nurturing student innovation and expanding entrepreneurial education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CREATE-X, founded in 2014 at Georgia Tech, has released its first decade report, showcasing its impact of supporting the Georgia Tech community in launching more than 560 startups, achieving a total portfolio valuation of over $2 billion."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-01-17 17:12:47","changed_gmt":"2025-06-13 03:47:22","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676056":{"id":"676056","type":"image","title":"CREATE-X Decade Report Web Article (1200 x 630 px).png","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECollage of Startup Launch alumni an CREATE-X participants on the cover of the CREATE-X Decade Report\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1737135280","gmt_created":"2025-01-17 17:34:40","changed":"1737135280","gmt_changed":"2025-01-17 17:34:40","alt":"Collage of Startup Launch alumni an CREATE-X participants on the cover of the CREATE-X Decade Report","file":{"fid":"259763","name":"CREATE-X Decade Report Web Article (1200 x 630 px).png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/17\/CREATE-X%20Decade%20Report%20Web%20Article%20%281200%20x%20630%20px%29.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/17\/CREATE-X%20Decade%20Report%20Web%20Article%20%281200%20x%20630%20px%29.png","mime":"image\/png","size":960703,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/01\/17\/CREATE-X%20Decade%20Report%20Web%20Article%20%281200%20x%20630%20px%29.png?itok=6YCWD1Nf"}}},"media_ids":["676056"],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"137161","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"3472","name":"entrepreneurship"},{"id":"166994","name":"startups"},{"id":"171056","name":"student innovation"},{"id":"167944","name":"seed funding"},{"id":"14601","name":"mentorship"},{"id":"194226","name":"experiential education"},{"id":"179217","name":"entrepreneurial confidence"},{"id":"194227","name":"real-world impact"},{"id":"4379","name":"learn"},{"id":"168639","name":"make"},{"id":"2496","name":"launch"},{"id":"194228","name":"entrepreneurial workshops"},{"id":"194229","name":"startup courses"},{"id":"168101","name":"startup lab"},{"id":"149181","name":"idea to prototype"},{"id":"9835","name":"capstone design"},{"id":"194124","name":"Jim Pope Fellowship"},{"id":"1506","name":"faculty"},{"id":"8994","name":"donations"},{"id":"11695","name":"Partnerships"},{"id":"194230","name":"Rahul Saxena"},{"id":"194231","name":"Transforming Tomorrows startup ecosystem"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"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\u003EBreanna Durham\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682609":{"#nid":"682609","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CREATE-X Honors Its Founders With Largest-Ever Startup Cohort ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X, Georgia Tech\u2019s premier entrepreneurship program, kicked off its 12th Startup Launch cohort this month with a record-breaking 137 student teams and 25 faculty and research teams \u2014 totaling 318 founders. The summer-long accelerator, known for turning ideas into real-world ventures, is once again positioning Georgia Tech as a national leader in invention and startup creation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u2019s cohort spans a wide range of industries, including artificial intelligence, defense, healthcare, gaming, sustainability, media management, agriculture tech, fashion tech, education, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese founders are in the messy middle and that\u0027s a beautiful place to be. There\u2019s a lot of freedom in that,\u201d said Margaret Weniger, director of Startup Launch. \u201cWe\u2019re all going to be in this together. It\u0027s a safe space to try new things. It\u2019s OK if it doesn\u0027t work out because what we want founders to learn is an entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial spirit \u2014 something you take with you no matter what you do after this.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next 12 weeks, teams will validate ideas, build products, and acquire customers with the help of dedicated coaches, a robust founder community, and a network of mentors and alumni.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERaghupathy \u0022Siva\u0022 Sivakumar, Georgia Tech\u2019s inaugural vice president of Commercialization and the faculty founder of CREATE-X, spoke about the core of CREATE-X and what it would take for founders to succeed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStartup Launch is not about Georgia Tech gaining from your success. We are here just for one reason, which is to make you successful,\u201d he said. \u201cYou need to hold yourself accountable. You need to be ambitious in terms of how big a problem you solve. You need to be emphatic that the customer matters. The successful teams are 100% behind what\u0027s going to make the lives of customers easier and better.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2014, CREATE-X was co-founded by Sivakumar, Steve McLaughlin(who is now the president of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art), and other Georgia Tech faculty, including Ray Vito, Craig Forest, and Ravi Bellamkonda (who is now the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University). The program received its initial major philanthropic support from Chris Klaus, a Georgia Tech alumnus and tech entrepreneur, whose gift helped launch the initiative, and , played a key role in building out the program\u0027s maker courses. Over the years, CREATE-X has continued to grow, thanks largely to the philanthropic support of alumni and foundations who believe in its mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the last decade, the program has produced over 650 startups, $2.4 billion in portfolio valuation, and had eight founders named to Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30. Wagner shared stories of past teams who pivoted dramatically \u2014 from a glucose-monitoring pillow to a sobriety app now valued at over $350 million, and from a camping gear delivery service to a billion-dollar logistics platform.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe don\u2019t know which ideas will become the next unicorns,\u201d Weniger said. \u201cBut we\u2019re betting on you.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the kickoff event, McLaughlin and Klaus were honored for their contributions to Georgia Tech\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem. McLaughlin encouraged the founders through the story of CREATE-X.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom the very beginning, we challenged CREATE-X to be a startup as well. To this day, CREATE-X has raised its own money to do this. It\u0027s a reminder of what it takes to make this happen,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is the most difficult challenge you have ever taken. I think at the time, we were probably skeptical about whether students could do it. Now we know that you can.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera reflected on the impact of McLaughlin, Klaus, and others who saw the vision of Georgia Tech being an entrepreneurial campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTen years ago, this was a crazy, absurd idea,\u201d he said. \u201cNow, 150 teams are working on their own crazy ideas. Even though sometimes there\u0027s this idea of the entrepreneur as a loner, what you learn very quickly is entrepreneurship is a team sport.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKlaus spoke about people collaborating and helping solve problems together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m especially inspired by Georgia with its complex history,\u201d he said. \u201cIt continues to be a place where peace can be envisioned and pursued. I think this recognition strengthens my commitment to building bridges, resolving conflict, and lifting up voices that seek unity. As you build your businesses, you\u0027ll be building collaborations and partnerships, and hopefully make the world a better place.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the summer progresses, founders will be guided by CREATE-X\u2019s core values: experiential education, entrepreneurial confidence, and real-world impact. Weniger encouraged teams to \u201cshow up uncomfortable\u201d and \u201cleverage every single resource\u201d available.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe journey will culminate at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, where teams will showcase their startups to investors, industry leaders, and the broader community. The event is free, open to the public, and promises a front-row seat to the next wave of Georgia Tech-born innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDemo Day 2025 will take place on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m., in the Exhibition Hall.\u003C\/strong\u003E For more information and to RSVP, visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Demo Day Eventbrite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X program has launched its largest-ever Startup Launch cohort, featuring 137 student teams and 25 faculty\/research teams, totaling 318 founders. The 12-week accelerator supports ventures across diverse industries like AI, healthcare, sustainability, and fashion tech, emphasizing entrepreneurial mindset and customer-focused innovation. Founders will receive mentorship, coaching, funding, and community support, culminating in a public Demo Day on August 28. The event also honored CREATE-X\u2019s founders and supporters, celebrating a decade of impact with over 650 startups and $2.4 billion in portfolio valuation.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CREATE-X celebrates its biggest Startup Launch yet \u2014 318 founders strong \u2014 with a public Demo Day on August 28 that promises the unveiling of 100 new startups with bold ideas on tackling real-world problems."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-05-30 18:18:38","changed_gmt":"2025-06-05 14:39:37","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677161":{"id":"677161","type":"image","title":"CX-2025_Kickoff-051325-1-no-background-1.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECREATE-X\u2019s 12th cohort of Startup Launch with CREATE-X staff members and Atlanta leadership.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1748629132","gmt_created":"2025-05-30 18:18:52","changed":"1748629132","gmt_changed":"2025-05-30 18:18:52","alt":"CREATE-X\u2019s 12th cohort of Startup Launch with CREATE-X staff members and Atlanta leadership.","file":{"fid":"261030","name":"CX-2025_Kickoff-051325-1-no-background-1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/30\/CX-2025_Kickoff-051325-1-no-background-1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/30\/CX-2025_Kickoff-051325-1-no-background-1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":4955973,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/05\/30\/CX-2025_Kickoff-051325-1-no-background-1.jpg?itok=jlchbrVC"}}},"media_ids":["677161"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article","title":"Demo Day Registration"}],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42921","name":"Exhibitions"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"3472","name":"entrepreneurship"},{"id":"166994","name":"startups"},{"id":"341","name":"innovation"},{"id":"9193","name":"accelerator"},{"id":"14601","name":"mentorship"},{"id":"166971","name":"startup launch"},{"id":"137161","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"3652","name":"Demo Day"},{"id":"136901","name":"investor"},{"id":"194534","name":"faculty engagement"},{"id":"174430","name":"research commercialization"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"194535","name":"startup education"},{"id":"4326","name":"tech transfer"},{"id":"194016","name":"Community impact"},{"id":"2661","name":"training"},{"id":"194536","name":"startup support"},{"id":"192255","name":"go-commercializationnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBreanna Durham\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682540":{"#nid":"682540","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Hyunsun Park\u2019s Research Discovers That a Preoccupation With Failure Empowers Employee Voice","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/park\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHyunsun Park\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, never expected to attend graduate school. In fact, she was determined to avoid it. Two years into her job as an equity analyst for Bloomberg, her initial plan to get out of school fast and make money grew stale.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt felt really hollow,\u201d Park recalled. \u201cAll we talked about was how much money we were making or losing. There was no conversation about how people were feeling, how they were working together, or whether they were satisfied.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the prestige and pay, she walked away to pursue more meaningful work. She enrolled in a master\u2019s program, fell in love with the field of organizational behavior, and eventually committed to a Ph.D. Today, Park\u2019s research works to understand people and organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat fascinated Park most wasn\u2019t just the study of organizations; it was the people within them. She became fascinated by a simple question:\u202fWhy don\u2019t employees speak up when they see something going wrong? Park soon discovered that this deceptively simple question was deeply complex in practice.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research led down a path of discovery that would shape her doctoral research. Park homed in on a concept known as\u202femployee voice \u2014 the act of speaking up with concerns, suggestions, or warnings. But she wasn\u2019t interested in the obvious cases. She wanted to understand what happens when the threat isn\u2019t clear. What happens when the warning signs are ambiguous, and the danger is uncertain?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn American culture, we value speaking up,\u201d she said. \u201cBut in the workplace, it\u2019s not that easy. People worry about how their managers will react. Will they look foolish? Will they be punished or even lose their job?\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research, published in the \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/record\/2024-84505-001\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJournal of Applied Pyschology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0022, revealed a troubling pattern. Employees are least likely to speak up when they face ambiguous threats. Through interviews, field studies, and experiments involving over 1,400 participants, Park found that cognitive overload and a deep-rooted reliance on managerial judgment often silenced employees. \u201cWhen the signals are unclear, people freeze,\u201d she explained. \u201cThey assume someone else \u2014 usually a manager \u2014 will figure it out.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne quote from her interviews stood out:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI noticed something was off with the readings, but I wasn\u2019t sure if it was serious. I didn\u2019t want to raise a false alarm, so I stayed quiet.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis hesitation, Park argues, can be dangerous. \u201cThese are the moments when employees should speak up the most,\u201d Park explained. \u201cThey\u2019re on the front lines. They notice things first. But ironically, this is when they\u2019re least likely to say anything.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt turns out, managers are often just as confused by ambiguous signals. This creates a dangerous silence \u2014 one where early signs of trouble go unaddressed until it\u2019s too late. In industries like chemical engineering or electronics \u2014 where she conducted many of her interviews \u2014 early warning signs can mean the difference between a minor issue and a major disaster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPark\u2019s work doesn\u2019t just diagnose the problem. She offers a path forward. She advocates for organizations to build a\u202fculture of \u201cpreoccupation with failure.\u201d This is a mindset where employees are trained and encouraged to notice and speak up about potential issues, even when they\u2019re not sure. Companies like Netflix, she noted, are already investing in training programs to help employees analyze early warning signs and feel confident raising concerns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPark hopes her research will\u202fempower employees to trust their instincts\u202fand speak up sooner. \u201cEmployees should realize the kind of power that they have, and they should feel free to challenge leadership and management and the decisions that are being made. Their voices are critical when they see signs of a problem.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour voice matters, even when you\u2019re not 100% certain. Park\u2019s research shows that moments of ambiguity are when your voice is needed most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2025\/04\/why-employees-stay-silent-when-they-see-warning-signs-of-a-problem\u0022\u003ERead More: Harvard Business Review\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHyunsun Park\u2019s research explores why employees hesitate to speak up, especially in ambiguous situations, and proposes ways to empower organizations to foster a culture where early concerns are voiced and addressed.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Hyunsun Park\u2019s research explores why employees hesitate to speak up, especially in ambiguous situations, and proposes ways to empower organizations to foster a culture where early concerns are voiced and addressed."}],"uid":"36730","created_gmt":"2025-05-27 15:57:57","changed_gmt":"2025-05-27 16:05:04","author":"klowe36","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677133":{"id":"677133","type":"image","title":"Hyunsun Park, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior","body":"\u003Cp\u003EHyunsun Park, assistant professor of Organizational Behavior\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1748360923","gmt_created":"2025-05-27 15:48:43","changed":"1748361238","gmt_changed":"2025-05-27 15:53:58","alt":"A woman leans against a railing and smiles","file":{"fid":"261001","name":"hyunsun-park.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/27\/hyunsun-park.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/05\/27\/hyunsun-park.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":305913,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/05\/27\/hyunsun-park.jpg?itok=FrqZ9Dda"}}},"media_ids":["677133"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["kristin.lowe@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682182":{"#nid":"682182","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Propelling Georgia Tech to the Final Frontier","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEarly on, Georgia Tech graduate students William Trenton Gantt and Hugh (Ka Yui) Chen imagined working in the space industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I was 14, I dreamed about being in space one day,\u201d recalls Chen, 22, a native of Hong Kong and a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering. \u201cI think the industry has been making space more accessible to everyone. Commercialization is a big part of enabling this.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGantt, an engineer and former U.S. Army veteran graduating with an MBA from the Scheller College of Business this spring, remembered seeing the space shuttle retire and companies begin privatizing space as he entered young adulthood.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve always been interested in space, and a lot of it comes from the challenge of going to space,\u201d he observes. \u201cSeeing how hard it is to get to space and seeing it become achievable \u2014 that to me was the most attractive thing about it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Gantt, the feeling always brings to mind John F. Kennedy\u2019s famous line that spelled out America\u2019s space ambitions: \u201cWe choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing Georgia Tech\u2019s aerospace strengths, Gantt didn\u2019t waste time building bridges within Scheller and in other parts of Georgia Tech. He founded the Scheller MBA Space Club, a first at the College, to track the industry as it grows and develops.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI came from a military background, so I had my eye on the defense industry going into the MBA program. Georgia Tech, being the No. 2 aerospace engineering undergraduate school in the nation, I knew they already had strong industry connections. Making connections was a big goal coming into this program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssessing Early-Stage Space Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe took part in the Entrepreneurship Assistants Program (EAP), which pairs a Scheller MBA student with a faculty or student inventor to evaluate early-stage technology for potential commercialization. He evaluated two space-related technologies, one with Chen\u2019s support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe EAs conduct technology commercialization assessments and develop a business model canvas. By applying an entrepreneurial strategy compass, they predict potential go-to-market strategies for new technology,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/paul-joseph\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaul Joseph\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, principal in the Office of Commercialization\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Quadrant-\u003Cem\u003Ei\u003C\/em\u003E unit, who created the EAP.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;(See sidebar to read more about the EAP and the specific technologies assessed.)\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETapping Into a Nearly $2T Industry\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to McKinsey \u0026amp; Co., the space technology market, fueled by advancements in satellite technology, commercial space travel, and 5G networks, is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re seeing an industry shifting from a multibillion-dollar market cap to a multitrillion-dollar market cap in less than a decade. If you look at this from a business perspective, this is a massive addressable market for entrepreneurs,\u0022 says Gantt.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom its Center for Space Technology and Research to the new Center for Space Policy and International Relations and labs like the Space Systems Design Lab, which focuses on areas such as CubeSat propulsion, lunar research, and hypersonic flight, Georgia Tech excels in space research across disciplines. In July, Georgia Tech will launch the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/682182\u0022\u003ESpace Research Institute (SRI)\u003C\/a\u003E, one of its newest Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (IRI), to foster additional collaboration in this growing field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt Georgia Tech, there are competencies across every single College that will help to augment our understanding of space,\u201d says Alex Oettl, professor of strategy and innovation in Scheller College, whose interest in the new space economy spans the last 20 years. \u201cWhen you look at the technologies coming from Georgia Tech, they can impact this future trillion-dollar industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;An economist by training, Oettl led Georgia Tech\u2019s involvement in the Creative Destruction Lab-Atlanta, a multi-university program that helped commercialize early-stage scientific technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeveraging Affordable Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe emergence of affordable launch, spurred by SpaceX\u2019s introduction of the Falcon 9 rocket using reusable rocket technology, has made space much more accessible, from biomedical companies to academic institutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBecause there has been a drop in the cost of accessing space, it allows experimentation to flourish,\u201d says Oettl.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe recalls Mark Costello, former chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, explaining how he could launch a CubeSat into Low Earth Orbit out of his research budget, whereas before it would have been cost-prohibitive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, Georgia Tech students and researchers are poised to capitalize on the new space economy stack \u2014 from new launch capabilities to new development in propellants and in-space operations and maintenance to more powerful sensors on Earth-observation satellites.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve seen firsthand the traction occurring on the commercial side. There are a lot of social scientists waking up to the opportunity that exists and thinking about business dynamics that will emerge as a result of this great opportunity,\u201d he says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech, an interdisciplinary, tech-focused university, brings significant capabilities across its Colleges to drive new and emerging technologies that have implications for space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSpace hits on all the strengths that exist at the various Colleges,\u201d Oettl explains. \u201cFaculty at Georgia Tech are pushing the boundary and showing our students innovations that will emerge in the space economy that are not immediately obvious \u2014 such as in adjacent industries.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOettl calls these first-order and spillover impacts of new technology. By first-order impacts, he means businesses can take advantage of these opportunities and create new products on top of the original innovation. By spillovers, he cites as an example an Earth-observation satellite enabling other industries to take advantage of data from the ground. For instance, insurance companies are one of the largest users of space technology by way of satellite imagery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBringing Capabilities Together Through New Space IRI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SRI will bring together the best in engineering, computer science, policy, and business research across Georgia Tech. 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Jack Rose, a junior in computer science, took home first place, a golden ticket to CREATE-X\u2019s summer accelerator,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E, and advancement into the semifinal round of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E, a faculty-led innovation competition for undergraduate students and recent Tech bachelor\u2019s graduates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond place was awarded to Team Sensible, made up of juniors\u0026nbsp;Oluwatooni Alade, computer science; Brandon Parker, computer science; Angela Duodu, computer science; Jesus Sierra Jr., computer science; and Hadley Williams, computer engineering. Sensible is a browser extension that rates the sustainability of products users find online and offers alternative products for items that score low.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThird place went to Team Onyc, which includes Yasmine Green, a first-year mechanical engineering student. Onyc replaces the computer mouse with a wearable alternative that allows users to control computer navigation with the movement of their fingertips and fingernails.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDozens of teams competed at the showcase, which is the culmination of I2P, a CREATE-X course focused on supporting students in creating solutions. The course offers research credit (for undergraduates only), up to $500 in reimbursements for physical material expenses, the opportunity to work collaboratively across majors, and faculty mentorship. It is held in the spring, summer, and fall, and it\u2019s open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead our Q\u0026amp;A with the winner and stay tuned for our interviews with the other winning teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETeam Carchive\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJack Rose, Junior, Computer Science\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you pursue your startup?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E I\u2019ve been into cars my whole life. Trying to track cars is my hobby. There are always edge cases, and how are you planning to attack them? Because I spent so much time, especially working with other people, getting this data, and trying to figure this out, I became very adept at understanding the data. The dealers, collectors especially, were trying to understand the whole story, so they would come to me. But the way I had to do it was spreadsheets all over the place, and I was trying to find a solution to keep it all in one spot. I couldn\u2019t find a way to do it, so I said, \u201cWell, I\u2019ll build it.\u201d And then I got into I2P.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was challenging about building your prototype over the semester?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E This semester, it was mainly trying to come up with the schema and how to physically account for the edge cases. It\u2019s not easy; it took a lot of deep thought, discussions with other people who are into these niche cars, and understanding what details we needed. I\u2019m still trying to add more things and figure it out. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s enough.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your favorite part about I2P?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E Adding features that I was looking for. For example, let\u2019s say I was looking for a car. Filter all the cars over 25 years old and imported to the U.S. \u2014 I can easily search my database.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat would you say to students who are interested in entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E It\u2019s always, \u201cYou should have started sooner.\u201d I\u2019ve always thought about it. My biggest advice is to just start doing it, even if it\u2019s a little bit here, a little bit there. If it doesn\u2019t work out, at least you\u2019ve tried.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA photo gallery from the Spring 2025 I2P Showcase can be viewed on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCaRZb\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X Flickr\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;page.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interested in the I2P program can register for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. The deadline for Summer 2025 is May 14, and the deadline for Fall 2025 is May 16.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X\u0027s next event,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, will take place on Aug. 28 at Exhibition Hall, where more than 100 startups will be on display. Attendees can experience the newest batch of founders leveraging the latest technology to solve pressing challenges. The event offers an opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and passionate enthusiasts, and supports the next generation of innovators.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for Demo Day\u003C\/a\u003E today and be a part of these founders\u2019 journeys! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the Spring 2025 Idea to Prototype (I2P) Showcase, Jack Rose, a junior in computer science, won first place with his prototype, Carchive, which helps car enthusiasts find niche vehicles and their histories. 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Alex Aridgides (mechanical engineering and economics), Shinhai Chen (industrial engineering), Varuni Chopra (industrial engineering), and Christie Peng (computer science) are the first Georgia Tech students to be invited to the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe weeklong, all-expenses-paid program offers university-affiliated innovators the chance to refine their innovations, engage in customer discovery, and network with industry leaders and peers at SXSW. The annual festival celebrates technology, film, music, education, and culture. Students participated in a competitive application process, which involved submitting applications, meeting specific evaluation criteria, and being selected by a panel of industry experts, mentors, and SXSW organizers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYolanda Payne, the students\u2019 Startup Lab instructor, presented the SXSW opportunity in class.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022My goal is to be their biggest cheerleader,\u201d she explained. \u201cI had great teachers who helped me get to where I am today, and I strive to emulate their support. I\u2019m always willing to guide students toward new opportunities.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe learned about the SXSW immersive cohort from Nakia Melecio, director of the National Science Foundation I-Corps Southeast Hub. The $15 million initiative crosses nine major research universities in the southern U.S. and accelerates the translation of deep tech research into commercial ventures. The hub works closely with entrepreneurial faculty, students, and researchers to equip them with the tools, networks, and support to bring their innovations to market.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMelecio plays a central role in identifying and advancing strategic opportunities for university partners and their entrepreneurial teams. \u201cWhen the opportunity to participate in SXSW arose, I recognized it as an ideal platform to showcase the talent and innovation coming out of our region.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMelecio added that Startup Lab is ideal for amplifying NSF I-Corps\u2019 goals because of the course\u2019s proven track record of fostering hands-on learning and commercialization readiness. \u201cStartup Lab helps prepare students not just to think entrepreneurially, but to act on their ideas with confidence and a structured path forward. It was a natural fit for this opportunity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayne says the experience students gained in Startup Lab helped prepare them for the immersive cohort. \u201cThe knowledge is being solidified by an experience you\u2019re having in my class and the real world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChopra agrees that Startup Lab teaches essential business development fundamentals and customer discovery principles, skills that are relevant to the SXSW program. She recommends the course to other students and emphasizes the value of combining engineering or technical backgrounds with entrepreneurship skills.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe take a lot of classes that are directly related to our major, and they\u0027re very technical. But when it comes to wanting to start something of your own or even understanding how startups work, it\u0027s completely different than the rest of our coursework.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartup Lab is a three-credit course that focuses on evidence-based entrepreneurship. This hands-on class covers ideation, teamwork, customer discovery, minimum viable products, the business model canvas, and other topics. Students learn how to launch a startup by integrating in-class lectures with practical, out-of-class activities, including interviewing potential customers and refining their startup ideas based on real-world feedback.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program provides access to valuable resources, mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs, and a supportive community to help students develop their startups. Startup Lab and NSF I-Corps are also exploring other industry showcases for student entrepreneurs like SXSW.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChen chose Startup Lab to pursue his entrepreneurial interests. \u201cI knew that Georgia Tech had a really good startup culture, so I researched what they had to offer, and Startup Lab was the first step.\u0022 He also noted Payne\u0027s impact as an instructor. \u0022The best part is how much she cares about the topic. She has a lot of background knowledge and is passionate.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartup Lab is unique because it \u0022de-risks the business model,\u201d Payne says. Many entrepreneurs first build their products and then talk to potential customers. However, Startup Lab students perform customer discovery, sharing their ideas with potential end users, listening to their needs and feedback, and then building the product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeng recalls a powerful moment of pitching an idea for an app to streamline MARTA operations. \u201cI had a fun time coming up with this idea. We learned a lot about interviewing, coming up with possible solutions, and refining our idea,\u201d she says. \u0022Being surrounded by so many brilliant individuals at Georgia Tech makes it easy to get idea formation or networking connections you need for your idea to succeed.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAridgides has ambitious post-program goals, envisioning creating change through entrepreneurship. \u0022I want to start a company to change the world for the better and make a big impact. That\u0027s my life goal. I think through a company, I can achieve that.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayne reminds students that they possess something many adults lack: time to explore different ideas. She also says Startup Lab can help students value and see their ideas in new ways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey don\u0027t recognize that the product they\u0027re working on could be pursued through entrepreneurship or think of themselves as entrepreneurs. And even if they don\u0027t pursue it, it helps them in all aspects of life because business and capitalism are part of what we do every day.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re a student interested in adding entrepreneurship to your course schedule, registration for the summer and fall semesters opens on April 15. 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In a word, it\u2019s \u201ccool.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be more precise, it\u2019s a liquid cooling system developed at Georgia Tech for electronics aimed at solving a long-standing problem: overheating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeveloped by Daniel Lorenzini, a 2019 Tech graduate who earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, the cooling system uses microfluidic channels \u2014 tiny, intricate pathways for liquids \u2014 that are embedded within the chip packaging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe worked with VentureLab, a Tech program in the Office of Commercialization, to spin his research into a startup company, EMCOOL, headquartered in Norcross.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur solution directly addresses the heat at the source of the silicon chip and therefore makes it faster,\u201d Lorenzini said. \u201cOur design has our system sitting directly on the silicon chips that generate the most heat. Using the fluids in the micro-pin fins, it carries the heat that\u2019s produced away from the chip.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat cooling solution is directly integrated into the electronic components, making it significantly more efficient than conventional cooling methods, because it enhances the heat dissipation process.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result is a much lower risk of overheating and reduced power consumption, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELorenzini, who researched and refined the technology in the lab of Yogendra Joshi at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, was awarded a patent for the technology in September 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, EMCOOL, which has five empoloyees, is actively pursuing venture capital funding to scale its technology and address the escalating thermal management challenges posed by AI processors in modern data centers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system uses a cooling block with tiny, pin-like fins on one side and a special thermal interface material on the other. There\u0027s also a junction attached to the block, with ports for the fluid to flow in and out. The cooling fluid moves through the micro-pin fins and helps to carry away the heat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the ports are designed to match the shape of the fins, it ensures that the fluid flows efficiently and the heat is dissipated as effectively as possible at chip-scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs electronic devices \u2014 from high-performance personal computers to data centers used for artificial intelligence processing \u2014 become more powerful, they generate more heat. This excess heat can damage components or cause the device to underperform.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditional cooling methods, which include fans or heat sinks, often struggle to keep pace with the increasing demands of the newer model electronics. Lorenzini\u2019s microfluidic system addresses the challenge of overheating with his patented, more effective, compact, and integrated cooling solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the guidance of Jonathan Goldman, director of Quadrant-i in Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization, Lorenzini secured grant funding through the National Science Foundation and the Georgia Research Alliance to further the research and build design prototypes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe immediately had the sense there was commercial potential here,\u201d Goldman said. \u201cThermal management, or getting rid of heat, is a ubiquitous problem in the computer industry, so when we saw what Daniel was doing, we immediately began to engage with him to understand what the commercial potential was.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndeed, the initial focus for the technology was the $159 billion global electronic gaming market. Gamers need a lot of computing power, which generates a lot of heat, causing lag.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut beyond gaming systems, the company, which manufactures custom cooling blocks and kits at its Norcross facility, is eyeing more sectors, which also suffer from overheating, Goldman said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technology addresses similar overheating electronics challenges in high-performance computing, telecommunications, and energy systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis work propels us forward in pushing the boundaries of what traditional cooling technologies can achieve because by harnessing the power of microfluidics, EMCOOL\u0027s systems offer a compact and energy-efficient way to manage heat,\u201d Goldman said. \u201cThis has the potential to revolutionize industries reliant on high-performance computing, where heat management is a constant challenge.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith support from Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization, VentureLab, NSF, and GRA, EmCool now manufactures custom cooling solutions in Norcross, GA for gaming, high-performance computing, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"EMCOOL\u0027s technology solves overheating in electronics."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2025-04-16 15:23:51","changed_gmt":"2025-04-16 17:39:45","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Norcross, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676859":{"id":"676859","type":"video","title":"EMCOOL Video","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEmCool, a Georgia Tech spinout, is tackling one of tech\u2019s biggest challenges: overheating.\r\nDeveloped by Ph.D. alum Daniel Lorenzini, EmCool\u2019s patented microfluidic cooling system is embedded directly into silicon chips\u2014making it faster, smaller, and more efficient than traditional fans or heat sinks.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1744820433","gmt_created":"2025-04-16 16:20:33","changed":"1744820433","gmt_changed":"2025-04-16 16:20:33","video":{"youtube_id":"eZZg391Z_3s","video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eZZg391Z_3s?si=xKbGHkGQnXRgOS-D"}}},"media_ids":["676859"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"193395","name":"Office of Commercialization"},{"id":"4193","name":"venturelab"},{"id":"190790","name":"Jonathan Goldman"},{"id":"181188","name":"Daniel Lorenzini"},{"id":"194476","name":"EMCOOL"},{"id":"194477","name":"liquid cooling technology"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"id":"193654","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u00e9ralte C. 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SHES\u2019 prior working relationship with UCSF also proved beneficial. In 2021, SHES industrial hygienist Brandon Philpot was the primary investigator (PI) for a collaborative project with a group from the UC system to develop safety training for workers fabricating engineered stone countertops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUC San Francisco\u2019s School of Medicine was so impressed with our team\u0027s work, they came back to us for this much larger project,\u201d said Jenny Houlroyd, Ph.D., manager of occupational health services at SHES. \u201cWe\u0027re trying to build meaningful relationships and leverage expertise across institutions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudy Parameters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study was initiated when the USDA\u2019s Food Safety and Inspection Service division contracted with third-party experts to investigate whether increases in poultry and swine evisceration line speeds affected worker safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA secondary aspect of the study looked at the potential for an increase in worker exposure to peracetic acid (a food-safe chemical applied to surfaces in certain food-processing applications) when processing line speeds are increased.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe study\u2019s designers believed that ergonomics was the driving factor in worker safety, but they were unsure if by slaughtering and processing more animals per day, workers were also applying more peracetic acid,\u201d said Houlroyd. \u201cThis is what the SHES team was asked to measure.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to tapping Georgia Tech\u2019s expertise in industrial hygiene, UCSF brought in several other schools in the University of California system, primarily UC Berkeley, to assist with research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScope of SHES\u2019 Role\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur work with UC started in July 2024 and was completed in January 2025,\u201d said Houlroyd, who served as the project\u2019s PI and UC liaison.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConducting the field research were SHES industrial hygienists Philpot, Sean Castillo, and Bob Hendry, as well as SHES OSHA Training Institute Education Center manager Hilarie Warren. The group traveled to six pork processing plants across the U.S. over 11 weeks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the preferred method for industrial hygiene and worker exposure is to chart direct exposure to the workers themselves, the study did not allow employees to wear chemical monitors on the processing line for safety reasons.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur on-site sampling included putting on a variety of wearable monitors on ourselves,\u201d Hendry said. \u201cWe\u2019d then go to the various work areas in the plant where peracetic acid was used, stand next to the workers, and take readings.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach SHES team member upheld consistent sampling standards, but they were stationed at different sites. As a result, Castillo said, \u201cIt was up to us to use professional judgment to evaluate where the areas of concern were. We had to make sure we were very organized so that if I was at one site one week and Bob came out the next week, we could replicate our data almost one-to-one.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportance of Worker Interviews\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe USDA study received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, which is needed if researchers interact with human subjects. Houlroyd noted that because the USDA study was considered formal research, IRB approval was necessary.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough conducting worker interviews was not a requirement of their participation, the SHES team set up a special room where they interviewed employees on ergonomic issues and musculoskeletal disorders.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe were able to take the load off from our collaborators and, in doing so, speed up their process so that they could finish their research earlier,\u201d said Castillo.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhilpot stressed the importance of worker interviews to the study. \u201cThe process was good for collecting background information on what the employees were going through, day in and day out, to see if there\u2019s anything that we could do to help their situation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy putting workers at ease, he and his teammates were able to gain their trust and listen to their concerns. \u201cThey could actually see that we cared about what\u0027s going on,\u201d Philpot said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Houlroyd, \u201cOne of the reasons the UC group loved Brandon and Sean and Bob so much is that we\u0027ve had so much experience doing interviews, we were quick to jump into that role and help them. 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I think that Georgia Tech students take it for granted how enriched the ecosystem is here. My friends at other schools don\u0027t really have the same support. So, when you go to a school that is as supportive as that, I think you should totally take the leap of faith.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to be part of the next wave of technological advancements?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spring-2025-i2p-showcase-tickets-1255033682529?aff=article\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegister for the Spring 2025 I2P Showcase\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to see our latest cohort of I2P inventors and their prototypes. 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In the coming months, the academy will continue to grow its offerings, adding new resources and in-person AI literacy workshops. These workshops will be hosted in collaboration with higher education institutions such as Georgia Tech and Miami Dade College.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/techaifest\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI Fest 2025\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech hosted an AI literacy workshop Tuesday, March 25. This event was Georgia Tech\u2019s premier AI gathering, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students for discussions on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. 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We came to understand our customer base and technical development better, and the program also led us through the process of starting and running a company. I found it very interesting and learned a whole lot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was the most difficult challenge in Startup Launch?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDefinitely customer interviews. We spent a lot of time on that in the Startup Launch classes. It\u0027s a difficult thing to have a good takeaway from a customer interview without getting the conversation confused and being misled. We didn\u0027t mention the product, or we tried to wait as long as possible before mentioning the product, so as to not bias or elicit general, positive messaging from interviewees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027re working in EMS, and the products we are building affect healthcare. EMS is a little informal and a little rough around the edges. 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We worked with John Lanza, who\u0027s a friend of CREATE-X. He helped us find a corporate lawyer to read over the stuff we were signing. It took a little back and forth to get everything in place, but in September of last year, we finally kicked it off.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s the partnership like?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe provide them a license to our product, have weekly meetings where experts give feedback on the performance of the system, and then we make incremental changes to align the product with customer needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile we\u0027re in this developmental phase, we\u0027re kind of keeping it under wraps until we make sure it\u2019s fully ready. Our focus is primarily on emergent capabilities that NGHS and other EMS agencies are really looking for. 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We\u2019re dealing with bugs that our customers are facing, or we\u2019re cold emailing people. It\u0027s easy to get lost in the weeds. The Forbes announcement was a great way for us to reflect on what we\u0027ve done so far. It\u0027s such a team effort, so it was validating to get recognition on a broader level for the work we\u0027re doing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you can code or are interested in coding, pull on that thread. If you can build your own prototypes, which is becoming easy to do nowadays with AI, it will help you get further with your ideas. The second piece of advice is to take your idea and try to convince someone to pay for it. Even if you have a tool that will save your peers time with studying, build something basic for it, but then ask them to pay you five bucks. People speak with their money. There were times at Flint where we had a lot of positive feedback, and then we asked people to pay, and all of the constructive feedback came out.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGarrett Smiley: Sora Schools\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Beginning\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was a military brat, so I moved around to a lot of different schools and experienced a bunch of different styles of learning. I went to school in the early 2010s, right when laptops were entering the classroom. We had YouTube, Khan Academy, Coursera, and all these things hit the mainstream. Because of my background, education was a very active question in my life. I saw how these tools completely supercharged my learning and changed the relationship between student and teacher and the dynamics of the classroom.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe CREATE-X Experience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X asked us to think about large systemic problems we were passionate about. That pushed me to think seriously about how I could help solve a problem in this space. It was helpful to put into practice many of the startup lessons that I\u0027d been studying forever, and it was great to have a community of founders before anyone believed in us.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Outlook\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m inspired by Forbes\u2019 emphasis on education, so to be recognized in that context was extra special. We\u2019re in 46 states and 16 countries, so it\u0027s great to see the breadth that Sora has accomplished. We\u0027re bringing this style of education to different communities that, in many cases, have never considered something like this before. Seeing our students accepted into places like Harvard, Georgia Tech, and other elite institutions shows families that you can have a transformative education like Sora and still go to those schools if it makes sense.\u201c\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201c\u003C\/strong\u003EUse your free time in school to try the things you\u0027re thinking about. Sora was an idea I thought I would circle back to when I was 30 or 40 and had money and credibility. But I was shocked by how open people were to listening to a young person with a few resonating ideas. There\u0027s no qualification or age requirement to provide value and improve people\u0027s lives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESarah Hamer: RetailReady\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Beginning\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI met my co-founder, Elle, while we were working at a company called Stord, which is also an Atlanta-based startup. Elle and I were put on a project going to a warehouse every week for six months. We saw some gaps in supply chain software and decided to solve them since nothing was on the market. So I applied to Y Combinator and got in, and now we\u2019re here.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe CREATE-X Experience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X was my first foray into starting a business. It gave me confidence, and I learned a lot of lessons with my first business. I think I would\u0027ve made a lot of mistakes starting a business now if I hadn\u0027t had that experience in college. For example, knowing how important user interviews are, how you\u2019ll probably fail here and there, start small, then scale \u2014 the principles you take for granted that CREATE-X taught.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Outlook\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI started at Microsoft right out of Georgia Tech and was there for a year and a half. It was a very stable, well-paying job. I followed my gut to leave and join a startup called Stord and then followed it again to leave and start RetailReady. Quitting your stable day-to-day job takes a lot, and I\u2019m proud I took the chance. We\u2019ve grown fast, and it\u2019s a huge honor to be included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the first year of being in business. We\u2019re really happy about it.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen you can, take the chance and do it. Even if you\u2019re not sure, always believe you\u2019ll win. A lot of it is mental fitness, believing what your gut is telling you. There will be times when you\u2019ll say, \u2018This probably isn\u2019t the right move to make.\u2019 Listen to that.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBruno Geoly: Lumindt\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Beginning\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAn inflection point for me was the summer of 2021. I was working at SpaceX, and at the same time, my friends and I had started this Web3 crypto company dealing with NFTs. And I was like, I can mix these two things together to do something cool, something important. The idea of what Lumindt is wasn\u0027t even a sparkle in my eye at that time. But I knew I wanted something of my own, doing these two things I enjoy \u2014 entrepreneurship and high-level engineering. And that\u0027s what I did.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe CREATE-X Experience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE X was a way for me and my co-founder to stay accountable for our work. When you have an idea you want to turn into a business, it\u2019s hard to stay on yourself to do that. CREATE-X was a good way for us to always have a thing to go to and ideate what we\u2019re working on. And there was a little bit of competition. You see all of these other people making progress, and it\u2019s good inspiration and a motivator to continue working.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Outlook\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy co-founder and I were very appreciative of being included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Looking back on what I wanted to do in college, I just loved building stuff. And to have this small team of people, and we\u2019re able to build what we want, and there\u0027s cohesion and camaraderie, I\u0027m very happy with that. It\u0027s fun to go to work every day and work with the people I do. And not only that, we now have a business that impacts the world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you want to be an entrepreneur, that\u0027s a skill set like anything else. If you want to get better at karate, you practice karate. If you want to be a better entrepreneur, you have to practice entrepreneurship. You\u0027ll learn a lot about yourself \u2014 what problems you like to solve and what problems you need help solving.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant to Build Your Own Startup?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply to CREATE-X\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which provides $5,000 in optional seed funding and $150,000 in in-kind services, mentorship, entrepreneurial workshops, networking events, and resources to help build and scale startups. The program culminates in Demo Day, where teams present their startups to potential investors. The deadline to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eapply for Startup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is Monday, March 17. Spots are limited.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApply now\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X is celebrating eight of its entrepreneurs who made it to the recent Forbes 30 Under 30 list. These founders include Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Garrett Smiley of Sora Schools, Sarah Hamer of RetailReady, Bruno Geoly and Mia Rath of Lumindt, Rishabh Kewalramani of BackBar, Safir Monroe of UnDelay, and Tamara Zubatiy of Barometer. CREATE-X has had founders on this list 11 times since 2017. The honorees shared their startup journeys and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Forbes 30 Under 30 list featured eight CREATE-X founders, including Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Garrett Smiley of Sora Schools, Sarah Hamer of RetailReady, Bruno Geoly and Mia Rath of Lumindt, Rishabh Kewalramani of BackBar, and Tamara Zubatiy of Barometer."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-03-03 17:31:17","changed_gmt":"2025-03-03 17:38:39","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-03-03T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676437":{"id":"676437","type":"image","title":"2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 CREATE-X Founders","body":"\u003Cp\u003EForbes 30 Under 30 list featured eight CREATE-X founders. Pictured are Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Garrett Smiley of Sora Schools, Sarah Hamer of RetailReady, and Bruno Geoly \u0026nbsp;of Lumindt.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1741023303","gmt_created":"2025-03-03 17:35:03","changed":"1741023412","gmt_changed":"2025-03-03 17:36:52","alt":"Pictured are Sohan Choudhury of Flint, Garrett Smiley of Sora Schools, Sarah Hamer of RetailReady, and Bruno Geoly  of Lumindt.","file":{"fid":"260228","name":"2024-Forbes-30-Under-30-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/03\/2024-Forbes-30-Under-30-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/03\/2024-Forbes-30-Under-30-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1280298,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/03\/03\/2024-Forbes-30-Under-30-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png?itok=G0Bd7Xxc"}}},"media_ids":["676437"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch","title":"Apply to Startup Launch"}],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EArticle by Alyson Key\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X Contact:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBreanna Durham\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"680558":{"#nid":"680558","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Manufacturing the Workforce of the Future","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Air Force veteran Michael Trigger began looking for a new career in 2022, he became fascinated by artificial intelligence (AI). Trigger, who left the military in 1989 and then worked in telecommunications, corrections, and professional trucking, learned about an AI-enhanced robotics manufacturing program at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gavectr.org\/\u0022\u003EVECTR Center\u003C\/a\u003E. This training facility in Warner Robins, Georgia, helps veterans transition into new careers. In 2024, he enrolled and learned how to program and operate robots.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the class, Trigger made several trips to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (GTMI). When the faculty asked if anyone wanted an internship, Trigger raised his hand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cComing to Georgia Tech allowed me to clarify what I wanted to do,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve always been in service-based jobs, but I was interested in additive manufacturing,\u201d or 3D printing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor five months every weekday, Trigger drove from his home in Macon to Georgia Tech\u2019s campus for his internship. The paid internship took place at Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampf.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility\u003C\/a\u003E (AMPF). This 20,000-square-foot, reconfigurable facility\u0026nbsp;serves as the research and development arm of GTMI, functioning as a teaching laboratory, technology test bed, and workforce development space for manufacturing innovations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring his time there, Trigger focused on computer-aided manufacturing and met with faculty and students to learn about their research. The internship wasn\u2019t convenient, but it was worth it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom our campus visits, I understood the mission of AMPF, so the fact they offered me this opportunity was huge for me,\u201d he said. \u201cThe internship had a big impact on my life in terms of the technical and soft skills I gained.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding the Workforce\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunching new careers is just one of AMPF\u2019s goals in testing new manufacturing and growing the future U.S. workforce. Since 2022, AMPF has improved the manufacturing process at all parts of the talent pipeline\u0026nbsp;\u2014 from giving corporate researchers space to test and adopt AI automation technologies to training and upskilling their employees. Collectively, GTMI and AMPF\u2019s efforts have led to a stronger, bigger network of manufacturers that other companies and the U.S. government can rely on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are going to need to manufacture more in the U.S. \u2014 from computer chips to cars \u2014 so we want to create jobs and fill them,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/thomas-kurfess\u0022\u003ETom Kurfess\u003C\/a\u003E, GTMI\u2019s executive director. \u201cWe need more people working in the manufacturing sector, and we\u0027ve got to make these jobs better and make people more efficient in them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is one way to boost efficiency, but artificial intelligence won\u2019t cut humans out of the process entirely. Rather, people will be integral to monitoring the systems and advancing them. As AI becomes more widely adopted, a college degree won\u2019t necessarily be required to work in the AI field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur workforce is going to need the next generation of employees to be amenable to retraining as the technology updates,\u201d said Aaron Stebner, a co-director of the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing program (AIM). A statewide program, Georgia AIM helps fund AMPF and sponsored Trigger\u2019s internship. \u201cEducation is going to be more of a lifelong learning process, and Georgia Tech can be at the forefront of that.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile GTMI already integrates AI into many processes, it remains committed to staying ahead of the curve with the latest technologies that could boost manufacturing. The facility is in the process of an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ai-and-automation-converge-expansion-georgia-techs-advanced-manufacturing-pilot-facility\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/ai-and-automation-converge-expansion-georgia-techs-advanced-manufacturing-pilot-facility\u0022\u003Eexpansion\u003C\/a\u003E that will nearly triple its size and make AMPF the leading facility for demonstrating what a hyperconnected and AI-driven manufacturing enterprise looks like. This will enable GTMI to build and sustain these educational pipelines, which\u0026nbsp;is key to its work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re developing the workforce \u003Cem\u003Efor\u003C\/em\u003E the future, not \u003Cem\u003Eof\u003C\/em\u003E the future,\u201d explained Donna Ennis, a co-director of Georgia AIM. \u201cIt\u2019s AI today, but it could be something else five years from now. We are focused on creating a highly skilled, resilient workforce.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of Georgia AIM\u2019s role is creating the pipelines that people like Trigger can follow. From bringing a mobile lab to technical colleges to hosting robotics competitions at schools, these efforts span the state of Georgia and touch populations from \u201cK to gray.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cKids don\u2019t say they want to be a manufacturer when they grow up, but that\u2019s because they don\u2019t know it\u2019s a viable career path,\u201d Ennis said. \u201cWe\u2019re making manufacturing cool again.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreating Corporate Connection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo create these job opportunities, GTMI is also partnering with corporations. Companies can join a consortium to access the AMPF research facilities and collaborate with researchers. Any size or type of company can take advantage of AMPF facilities \u2014 from corporations including AT\u0026amp;T and Siemens to small startups like Alegna, which licenses and commercializes Navy research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ability to manufacture domestically is critical, not only for national security purposes, but also to keep the U.S. economically competitive,\u201d said Steven Ferguson, a principal research scientist and executive director for the GT Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium. \u201cHaving the AMPF puts Georgia Tech within the innovation epicenter for these areas and will help us reshore manufacturing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe benefit of such an arrangement is twofold. Companies can work with the newest manufacturing technologies and make their own advances, and Georgia Tech builds a network of manufacturers across the state and world that students can work with. For example, AT\u0026amp;T uses the AMPF to test sensors for expanding personal 5G networks, and George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/user\/1078\u0022\u003ECarolyn Seepersad\u003C\/a\u003E has Ph.D. students funded by a Siemens partnership through AMPF.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrigger was able to connect and collaborate with some of these corporations and researchers during his internship. \u201cI told them about my interest in machine learning because I wanted to see how they were integrating machine learning into their research projects,\u201d he said. \u201cAll of them invited me to come by to observe and be part of the research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarting a New Path\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of his research collaborations during his AMPF internship, Trigger now has a new focus. \u201cThe internship clarified for me that AI is where everybody is going,\u201d he explained. He wants to be at the forefront of AI manufacturing and hopes to pursue a certificate in machine learning next.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile he knows he still has much to learn, AMPF gave Trigger a foot in the door and confidence about the future. 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Industrial Management \u201871 and Professor of the Practice at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, is passionate about giving back to his alma mater.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe has established several scholarships under the Todd Family Fund to support the next generation of students, including a new Grady Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Scholarship. The scholarship is inspired by his personal experiences with EMTs and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lianna-homrich\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELianna Homrich\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a pre-med Biology student in his Management in the Healthcare Sector class.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike many Georgia Tech professors, Todd spends time after class talking to his students about their career aspirations. One day, while talking to Homrich about Grady Memorial Hospital, he learned that she is an EMT with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.centralems.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECentral EMS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and a member of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/emsat\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEMS at Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a student organization dedicated to expanding access to and knowledge of emergency medical services at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe EMS at Tech Club piqued Todd\u2019s interest, and he immediately saw a gap he wanted to fill. 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His corporate career includes significant positions such as vice president at Lehman Brothers, executive director at UBS, and vice president and partner at Mitchell Madison Group, where he advised global private equity funds and venture capital managers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his role at UMG, Sharma is an entrepreneur in residence at UC San Diego\u0027s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, where he supports pioneering advancements in science and engineering. He is also an investor at Provisio Medical, a company revolutionizing endovascular procedures with its Sonic Lumen Tomography technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma\u0027s contributions to the field of AI and analytics have been widely recognized. He was awarded \u003Cem\u003EBillboard\u003C\/em\u003E magazine\u0027s 40 Under 40 and has been a commencement speaker at UC San Diego\u0027s Jacobs School of Engineering. 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The research finds that bad earnings news impacts the valuation of companies with Non-White CEOs 57 percent more severely compared to those with White CEOs, resulting in more pessimistic financial assessments. Moreover, companies led by Non-White CEOs were more likely to exceed analysts\u0027 initial valuations the following year, suggesting these lower valuations lack economic merit.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe findings were documented in the paper \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0165410124000375\u0022\u003EDo sell-side analysts react too pessimistically to bad news for minority-led firms? Evidence from target price valuations\u003C\/a\u003E\u0022 by Scheller College of Business associate professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/rupar-wang\/index.html\u0022\u003EKathy Rupar-Wang\u003C\/a\u003E and colleagues Sean Wang and Hayoung Yoon, both with the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022To strengthen the link between CEO race and company valuation, we show the same effect with a controlled experiment where only the CEOs\u0027 photo varies across companies. This approach addresses the concern that Non-White CEOs in our main analyses were somehow paired with uniquely poorly performing companies,\u0022 said Rupar Wang.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study also revealed that racial bias becomes more pronounced during periods of heightened racial tensions. Interestingly, increased familiarity with Non-White CEOs reduces these valuation disparities, indicating the bias may be subconscious. The researchers suggest that educational initiatives and increased awareness could help promote equality in financial markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe findings highlight the potential impact of implicit racial bias in professional settings, particularly in financial analysis and corporate evaluation.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearch by Kathy Rupar-Wang shows that financial analysts undervalue companies led by Non-White CEOs, reacting 57 percent more strongly to bad earnings news. 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The organization has begun a groundbreaking project in collaboration with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/business-analytics-center\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBusiness Analytics Center\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (BAC)\u0026nbsp;at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business to enhance its ability to forecast and meet the needs of the population.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDetermining the Future of Compensation Funds\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComfama is a \u201ccompensation fund.\u201d In Colombia, these private, nonprofit organizations have been created to improve the lives of workers and their families. They provide social services for recreation, culture, education, preventive healthcare, housing assistance, loans, and more. There are 42 compensation funds across the country that play a vital part in the country\u0027s social security system, according to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/santiagogarciarb\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESantiago Garc\u00eda Rivera\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, head of the Information and Analytics Laboratory at Comfama.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor companies in Colombia, participation in a compensation fund is mandatory. Each fund collects a 4 percent payroll tax from affiliated companies to provide monetary subsidies to workers and their families. \u0022We have about 121 thousand companies affiliated with Comfama, which includes about 1.4 million workers. When you take into account their families, that\u0027s around 2.7 million people we serve, plus a large group of non affiliated people that use our services,\u0022 said Garc\u00eda Rivera.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Comfama, economic and demographic shifts have complicated the prediction of how many people will use its services. \u0022Recognizing these challenges, Comfama is embracing data-driven solutions. We want to build a robust prediction model to help us forecast what will happen to our affiliated population in the future,\u0022 he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Georgia Tech Connection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is where Georgia Tech comes in. One of Garc\u00eda Rivera\u0027s colleagues at Comfama, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juan-david-penagos-a85282149\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJuan David Penagos\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, head of Ventures and New Business Development, knew about the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtmedellin.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Medell\u00edn Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and suggested they reach out to see whether they could put a project together with business analytics students. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sara-araujo-santos-878946129\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESara Araujo Santos\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, managing director of Development for Latin America for the Center, contacted \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/staff\/von-behren\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESherri Von Behren\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the BAC\u0027s corporate engagement manager, about possibly creating an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/explore-programs\/mba-programs\/evening-mba\/curriculum\/practicums.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022MBA business analytics practicum project\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMBA business analytics practicum project\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help Comfama.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVon Behren contacted \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/fan\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJonathan Fan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a faculty member of the Information Technology Management group in the Scheller College. Fan leads students in transforming data into business solutions through the Business Analytics Practicum course, which is offered in the fall for graduate students and in the spring for undergraduates.\u0026nbsp; Fan immediately saw the value of the opportunity for his MBA students and set up a practicum in which they are developing predictive models using time series data and macroeconomic variables.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two teams assigned to the project: Team Data Paisa Squad with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aaron-payne4\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAaron Payne\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MBA \u201826 (team lead), \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lissette-chavez\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELissette Chavez\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MBA \u201825, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/boristaganov\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBoris Taganov\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MBA \u201825, and Team The Growth Gurus of Antioquia, with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/justin-siegel1120\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJustin Siegel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MS in Analytics \u201925 (team lead), \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/srinjoy-dasmahapatra\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESrinjoy DasMahapatra\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MBA \u201925, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vinaya-venigalla-3a03a597\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVinaya Vinigalla\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, MBA \u201924.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/phd\/qin\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHaofei Qin\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D. candiate at Scheller helped mentor students along the way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey meet weekly with the Comfama team, which includes analysts and data scientists \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alejandra-bernal-pati%C3%B1o-679ab710b\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlejandra Bernal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/slondo50\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESusanna Londo\u00f1o\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wbeimarossa\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWbeimar Ossa\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The teams discuss their progress and address any challenges they face that week. With less than two months to go, they\u0027re seeing results.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFan has been pleased with the results so far. \u201cThis cohort was truly outstanding,\u201d he said, speaking of his students. \u201dThey approached complex topics with clarity and creativity, and their collaborative spirit led to innovative ideas and enlightening discussions. They handled challenging subjects effortlessly, always coming up with fresh and interesting perspectives.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManaging the Present and Predicting the Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding the work of Team Data Paisa Squad, Aaron Payne remarked, \u0022One of our key successes has been developing a model framework that provides accurate forecasts and adapts to changes in external economic indicators. By integrating machine learning techniques alongside traditional time series models, we\u0027ve increased our forecasts\u0027 robustness. Additionally, the collaboration with Comfama\u0027s internal team has been highly productive, enabling us to align our technical solutions with their business needs. The early feedback on our findings has been positive.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPayne stated that one of the main challenges they\u0027ve faced has been combining data from multiple sources, as each source has different levels of detail and accuracy. Ensuring these data sets are consistent and reliable has been difficult, especially for economic factors that may not directly match Comfama\u0027s internal data. Another challenge is adapting standard forecasting models like SARIMAX\u2014\u003Cstrong\u003ES\u003C\/strong\u003Eeasonal \u003Cstrong\u003EA\u003C\/strong\u003EutoRegressive \u003Cstrong\u003EI\u003C\/strong\u003Entegrated \u003Cstrong\u003EM\u003C\/strong\u003Eoving \u003Cstrong\u003EA\u003C\/strong\u003Everage with e\u003Cstrong\u003EX\u003C\/strong\u003Eogenous variables\u2014 to account for external influences like government policies or unexpected economic changes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This experience has reinforced the value of experiential learning in advancing my business analytics skills. Working with real-world data, especially in a dynamic organization like Comfama, has provided a deeper understanding of how to apply advanced analytical methods to solve practical business problems. The practicum has helped bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving me confidence in using these tools to drive decision-making in real business environments,\u0022 said Payne.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe practicum is more than just about numbers, though. It\u0027s about understanding the lives behind the data points. As Fan reminds his students, \u0022A model is just a model, but those data points represent individual lives. We want to understand the mechanism or the story behind the data.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA team of MBA students from the Scheller College of Business is partnering with data analysts at a Colombian compensation fund as part of a business analytics practicum course with the Business Analytics Center. 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Since then, it has expanded to serve enterprises of all sizes, from pre-company teams and startups to long-running businesses, as well as communities seeking to revitalize their local economies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough the Enterprise 6 Internship Program, USG undergraduate and graduate students across a range of disciplines discover how the skills they\u2019ve been cultivating in classrooms and labs can play a role in economic development. The program is made possible by funding from Georgia Tech\u0027s Office of the Executive Vice President for Research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the internship doesn\u2019t accrue academic credit, students receive $25 an hour for a 20-hour work week. Each intern is mentored by an EI2 research faculty member, and biweekly remote meetings enable participants to share observations about their experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Enterprise Innovation Institute engages in meaningful work to expand economic opportunity for all, and the E6 program provides students the opportunity to work on real-world challenges supporting the equitable development and deployment of talent and innovation, both locally and globally,\u201d said David Bridges, the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u0027s vice president.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn some cases, E6 interns are so inspired by this experience that they change the trajectory of their ambitions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake, for example, Eve Pike, who at the time of her 2021 internship was a student in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Working with Enterprise 6 gave her a new set of reference points, and Pike realized she wanted to pursue a career in tech \u2014 and possibly even expand into marketing or economics. \u201cIt broadened my horizon,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHanyu Lu found that her experience as an Enterprise 6 intern in 2023 \u201csignificantly enhanced my skills in analysis and development.\u201d After E6, Lu, who is working toward a master\u2019s degree in computational science and engineering at Georgia Tech, went on to complete an internship at Heartland Forward, in Bentonville, Arkansas, where she strengthened the abilities she honed as an E6 intern.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor another member of the 2023 cohort, Olajide Olugbade, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in science and technology policy at Georgia Tech, the Enterprise 6 internship helped him secure his current position as a graduate research assistant. \u201cThe knowledge I gained, the skills I demonstrated, and the relationship I built while conducting research for the EI2 Global team contributed to being the candidate of choice,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe benefits of the Enterprise 6 program flow in both directions; not only do the interns gain valuable skills from their experiences, but they also contribute to the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u2019s mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cE6 students bring fresh and unique perspectives to our work,\u201d said Bridges.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThese perspectives allow our programs to deliver leading-edge, capacity-building support to people, companies, and communities in Georgia and beyond.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEnterprise 6 internships run from May 13 to Aug. 9. Seven internships are available, and interested students may apply to a maximum of two.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThere are seven projects for this summer and interested students may apply to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Eno more than two projects\u003C\/strong\u003E. See the project outlines from the application link:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/enterprise-6-internship-project-listing-summer-2024\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/enterprise-6-internship-project-listing-summer-2024\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEARN\u003C\/strong\u003E: $25 per hour (up to 20 hours per week).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOPPORTUNITY TO\u003C\/strong\u003E: Serve enterprises and communities of all sizes.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EREQUIREMENTS\u003C\/strong\u003E: Must thrive on challenging projects in technology, business development, or ecosystem building.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EELIGIBILITY\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E: Open to all University System of Georgia students.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWHEN\u003C\/strong\u003E: May 13\u0026nbsp;to August 9.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELOCATION\u003C\/strong\u003E: Hybrid (work remotely and in Technology Square, Atlanta).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDEADLINE\u003C\/strong\u003E: R\u00e9sum\u00e9s due March 22.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAPPLY:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/enterpise-6-application-2024\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/enterpise-6-application-2024\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQUESTIONS?\u0026nbsp;Email\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:krystle.richardson@innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ekrystle.richardson@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E is now accepting applications for its competitive 2024 Enterprise 6 (E6) Summer Internship Program, which offers paid opportunities to collaborate on dynamic projects in furtherance of an economic development mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Are you a student currently enrolled in the University System\u00a0of Georgia (USG)\u00a0who\u2019s excited to take on new challenges\u00a0in technology, business development, or ecosystem building?"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-02-29 20:11:05","changed_gmt":"2024-12-09 17:36:57","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-02-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673272":{"id":"673272","type":"image","title":"Enterprise 6 2023 Students","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise 6 alums from the 2023 class (from left)\u0026nbsp;Olajide Olugbade and Hanyu Lu. 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That award will be presented in May. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThese accolades are a testament to the Partnership\u2019s pivotal role in developing, nurturing, steering, and funding these projects from conception to triumphant completion,\u201d said Debra Lam, the Partnership\u2019s director. The Partnership is comprised of several private and public sector\u0026nbsp;entities and is supported by Georgia Tech\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EInstitute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Warner Robins project to develop and test a Citizen Safety Digital Twin for Community Resilience integrated a dynamic license plate reader solution with police department investigation practices to help lower crime rates in the community. Working with researchers from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mga.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMiddle Georgia State University\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, the Warner Robins Police Department used historical crime data to determine the optimal location and direction to place license plate reader cameras. During the six-month pilot phase of the project, the data helped recover 27 stolen vehicles and solve three major crimes \u2014 a shooting and two homicides. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s one of the best investments I think we can make as a city because it brings the peace of mind of safe streets, safe communities, safe shopping experience. The fact that we have our flock cameras in different areas in our city with the smart technology to expand the footprint of our police department helps us solve crime and also helps deter crime, which is even more beneficial.\u201d Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Woodstock project dates back to 2020, when the city worked with the Partnership on a master plan and smart corridor study to help alleviate the traffic and lack of parking in the city, following a doubling of the population since 2010.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn that first part of the project, the city collected data from GridSmart installations, which document minute-by-minute traffic and turning movements. In the second phase, interns from the Partnership examined the data to find ways to integrate it with previously collected traffic volume flows to show historical patterns. The goal is to determine the best way to amalgamate the data for use in making smart decisions about new transportation projects. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWoodstock is honored to be among this diverse list of communities, and we are proud to represent the state of Georgia with fellow honoree Warner Robins,\u201d said Mayor Michael Caldwell. \u201cThe city of Woodstock is committed to improving its citizens\u2019 quality of life through smart technology programs. From transportation systems to innovative infrastructure technology, the city has been boldly pursuing the initiatives of its Smart Master Plan since 2020.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a-4R4zELUQA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EColumbus\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E project\u2019s goal is to make the world\u2019s longest manmade urban whitewater course safer for swimmers and boaters. Scheduled and unscheduled dam releases have caused flooding, limited time for evacuations, and drownings. A digital twin created for the river allowed Georgia Tech and Columbus State University researchers to collaborate and develop technology that can predict changing water levels, detect humans in the water, and alert authorities. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cI think to win the award is awesome, but the impetus was to promote river safety and provide real-time SMART solutions that save lives,\u201d said James Forrest Toelle, Ph.D., information technology director for Columbus consolidated government, and the project manager for the digital twin project. \u201cNone of it would have been possible without the tremendous partnership with Georgia Tech, the Partnership, and our local fire department.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt was an incredibly valuable opportunity to develop public safety Digital Twins together with collaborators in Columbus and Warner Robins, said John Taylor, Frederick Law Olmsted Professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, \u201cIt is particularly rewarding to see the research being implemented to help save \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Elives and reduce crimes in real communities. These smart community awards are important recognition of the forward thinking vision and dedication to public safety of these communities.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ET\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehese three international wins follow the selection of Valdosta as a finalist in the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/valdosta-traffic-calming-and-connectivity-project-selected-as-finalist-for-world-smart-cities-awards\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E2021 World Smart Cities Awards in the Mobility Category\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E for its \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_projects\/city-of-valdosta\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETraffic Monitoring and Communication System to Improved Safety, Connectivity, and Efficiency\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E project that has reduced the time it takes for first responders to travel the city. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThese projects exemplify the transformative power of technology and community engagement in creating safer, more enjoyable, and more resilient communities,\u201d Lam said. \u201cThis remarkable success rate is a clear indicator of our role in nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for innovations\u2014placing Georgia firmly on the map for smart cities.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EATLANTA \u00ad\u2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation\u2019s (Partnership) Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Warner Robins, Woodstock, and Columbus, Georgia, recognized with smart community awards"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-03-28 17:22:39","changed_gmt":"2024-12-09 17:36:57","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673541":{"id":"673541","type":"image","title":"Smart Cities AI Panel","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWarner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick (2nd from left) discusses local governments\u0027 use of\u0026nbsp;artificial intelligence in a panel discussion moderated by Matt Owen, executive director of the Intelligent Communities Forum. 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Its goal since its founding in 2020 is to drive innovation and create opportunities for all to thrive together as part of the innovation ecosystem., regardless of geographic, racial, gender and socio-economic status.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) in infrastructure and transportation on April 16, 2024 where Partnership Executive Director Debra Lam was invited to speak and share how the organization is leveraging AI as a tool to bring innovative solutions in the transit space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELam also sat down with U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, the committee\u0027s ranking member, for Q\u0026amp;A session on how AI can help drive innovation in transportation forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBelow are Lam\u0027s prepared remarks for the hearing:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGood morning, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen and distinguished members of the House Transportation Committee. It\u0027s an honor to be here today to discuss the transformative potential of AI in Transportation.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMy name is Debra Lam and I lead the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation based out of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Our mission is to catalyze and invest in innovative solutions that drive shared economic prosperity through public-private collaborations. Since 2020, the Partnership\u0027s work has deployed millions in financial and social capital and catalyzed hundreds of projects with local governments, corporates, universities, startups, and nonprofits. The projects have created new businesses, increased jobs, and deployed hundreds of technologies and innovations.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIn the realm of AI and transportation, we are guided by three core principles:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommunity-centered problem solving:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWe believe in starting with the challenges faced by communities themselves, who best understand their needs. However, complex issues like transportation and infrastructure require a collective approach. This is why we form robust public-private partnerships, combining the expertise of multidisciplinary research teams to find the most effective tech-based solutions tailored to community goals. Whether it is AI or other future, unknown technology, it should be seen as one of many tools that is centered on solving community problems.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovation for all:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;We stand by the idea that every community, regardless of its size or location, can be a hub of innovation. Our objective is to democratize access to technology and foster an understanding of innovations like AI. This empowers communities to not just utilize technology but to refine and advance it.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA holistic view of transportation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Transportation is the lifeline connecting housing and employment. We are dedicated to ensuring that accessible and affordable transportation, especially with the integration of AI and other advanced technologies, is not a hurdle but a support system for securing employment and accessing homes.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENow, let me illustrate how these principles come alive in one of our projects:\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThrough a U.S. Dept. of Transportation SMART grant, the Chatham Area Transit Authority, with Georgia Tech researchers, is\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/the-cat-that-roars\/\u0022\u003Eimproving transit services\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in historically underserved neighborhoods. Piloting an On-Demand Multi-model Transit System (ODMTS) powered by AI, riders, including paratransit riders can use a mobile application to summon prompt and efficient transit service.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe AI-driven algorithm behind the service not only learns and evolves from increased usage but also guides the existing, professional drivers along the safest and most expedient routes. The project utilizes union operators and trains early career professionals as operators and maintenance personnel from the local colleges. Additionally, we are improving algorithms to optimize electric vehicle charging to increase operational efficiency and energy conservation.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis project stands as a testament to our approach, showcasing AI as a powerful ally in elevating and integrating transportation services to meet the needs of all communities.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EI look forward to delving into these topics with you today.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThank you for your attention and for supporting this vital work.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECongressional leaders want insight into AI and how its use can bolster transportation and give opportunities to those working in the transit sector.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Debra Lam discusses the use of AI in transportation innovation"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-04-22 19:43:40","changed_gmt":"2024-12-09 17:36:57","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673801":{"id":"673801","type":"video","title":"2024 04 16 Take 5 AI Final","body":"\u003Cp\u003EU.S. Rep. 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Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nperalte@gatech.edu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675279":{"#nid":"675279","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Defining Smart City Digital Twins","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwo of those cities,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_projects\/columbus-consolidated-govt\/\u0022\u003EColumbus\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_projects\/city-of-warner-robins\/\u0022\u003EWarner Robins\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia, received the awards for projects that involve digital twins. But what, exactly, is a digital twin? And how can the technology be used to solve community problems?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe talked with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/john-e-taylor\u0022\u003EJohn Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E, the Frederick Law Olmsted Professor and associate chair for graduate programs and research innovation in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/neda-mohammadi\u0022\u003ENeda Mohammadi\u003C\/a\u003E, city infrastructure analytics director in Georgia Tech\u2019s Network Dynamics Lab to get some answers. These are edited highlights from an interview. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: What is a digital twin?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: A digital twin is an intelligent, adaptive system that pairs virtual and physical worlds. In community development work, a Smart City Digital Twin (SCDT), like those used in Warner Robins and Columbus, pairs a real city to its digital counterpart to generate data-driven feedback loops of interactions between cities\u2019 three main components: (1) human systems, which includes government, industry, and residents; (2) infrastructure systems, which are physical systems and the services they provide; and (3) technology systems, such as devices, sensors, and data analytics infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: They\u2019ve been used in manufacturing for some time. How is that different from a SCDT?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: They\u0027re somewhat easier to implement in a manufacturing context, because everything\u0027s under control, under a roof. They model all the different manufacturing machinery and they use that to see when a part might need to be changed, and when they need to do maintenance. And they can play with the system, using real-time running data to see what happens if this piece does wear out. How bad would it be? They could either adjust that piece or adjust that machine or maintain it, whatever it might be, based on the scenario analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: How does that translate to the less controlled environment of a city?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: It involves replicating multiple systems. For example, if a tall building is on fire, there will be multiple systems brought into play. First, you can see what\u0027s happening in the city at a basic level. You can see that there\u0027s traffic building up, for example. The next level is, why is it happening? And that\u0027s where it gets a little bit more interesting. Most of the digital twin work that we\u0027ve seen \u2014 that anyone\u0027s doing out in the world \u2014 is to understand why things are happening the way they\u0027re happening. But really, the value starts to unlock the third and fourth levels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third level is the \u201cwhat if\u201d scenario. In the context of a city, for example, in Midtown they\u0027ve just installed new traffic signals. Hopefully, someone tested that out in advance. But one \u201cwhat if\u201d analysis could be: We\u0027ve got bad traffic in Midtown. What if we put these traffic signals in the Tech Square area? What effect will that have on the flows in the city? With a digital twin, you can know that before you install the lights. That is one of the big opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fourth level is the idea that the infrastructure could start to intervene on behalf of the citizens. And so in the example of the tall building fire, the traffic signals might preemptively allow the fire trucks through. But they could also do other things like make all of the signals around the building red, so no traffic is moving and there\u0027s more space for people to evacuate the building. That would be something we might allow the systems to do for us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: How is that different from, for example, a project in Valdosta that allows first responder vehicles to change the traffic lights so they can get to an emergency more quickly?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMohammadi: A digital twin will update itself based on data that keeps coming in. If you think about the interaction with the traffic signal, it doesn\u0027t care about what happened five minutes ago, 10 minutes ago. At that moment, they know that the driver probably has a better situational awareness than the automated system. So they let the driver interfere and put useful inputs into the systems to make a better decision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe digital twin is accumulating data as it comes because it is based on prediction. The definition of prediction is looking at past data and, based on past experience, predicting what\u0027s likely to happen in the future. We know that time is a moving target. As we move on, things that happened in the past accumulate. There are more things that we know. A digital twin is really at the edge of this moving target.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: Tell us about the river safety project in Columbus, which uses a digital twin to create an alert system to prevent drownings in the Chattahoochee River. The city\u0026nbsp;was recently named a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spring.smartcitiesconnect.org\/Smart20Awards\/\u0022\u003ESmart 20 award\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;winner by Smart Cities Connect for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/02\/20\/protection-drowning-through-ai-enabled-camera-system\u0022\u003ECitizen Safety Digital Twin\u003C\/a\u003E project.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: A good project from our perspective involves a complicated enough scenario where multiple sensors are involved. With the river safety project, we had to understand and predict water levels with a water level sensor. We use visual sensing to understand, if people were in the environment when hazardous conditions might begin to occur, whether we could get them out of harm\u0027s way before they get swept away into the water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe had to build a digital twin of the entire river basin, so we would know just what the danger is if the water level rises this much. Are the islands that people are standing on before the water level rises going to vanish?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat one was particularly interesting to us. If you look at the smart city digital twin work we did first, it was related to energy consumption. We\u0027re increasingly excited about having a more direct effect on people\u0027s lives. This one is stopping people from drowning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: Tell us about the digital twin you developed for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_projects\/city-of-warner-robins\/\u0022\u003EWarner Robins\u2019\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Citizen Safety Digital Twin for Community Resilience project, which deploys dynamic license plate reader cameras to help deter crime. It received the Intelligent Community Forum\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.intelligentcommunity.org\/smart21\u0022\u003ESmart21 Community Award\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.smartcity.org.tw\/index.php\/en-us\/\u0022\u003E2024 Taipei Smart City Summit and Expo\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: This project is pretty complicated from our perspective, because we had to build a geographic information systems (GIS) map of the city. We also have to know where crimes have been occurring. We\u0027ve got more than 10 years of crime data, including very recent crime data. We\u0027re deploying sensors in part to deter crimes, but also to detect and collect more information about crime patterns. It comes down to taking the information about where crimes are occurring and coupling that with predictions about routes people would take if they did commit a crime, so that the car would come into view of one of the cameras. We don\u0027t hide the camera; we put it on a very visible structure, where we predict most likely the crimes are going to occur this week. We put this very visible thing to discourage people from doing anything once they realize they\u0027re being watched. And we found that it did in fact, reduce crimes in those high-crime spots by 20%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: What are some other ways communities can use digital twins?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: We published something this spring, and we\u0027re working on a funding proposal now, about how ambulances move around during a period of inundation \u2014 coastal flooding, coastal inundation, or heavy rains. We\u2019ve met with Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah about this. We looked at data in Virginia Beach to see if, in real time as the flooding is changing, we could deploy ambulances in different parts of the city ahead of where they\u0027re needed. It\u2019s ambulance routing during a natural disaster event.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ: Are there limitations to smart city digital twin technology?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaylor: When we travel around and we present this, some clever student or faculty member will say, \u201cWouldn\u0027t a great research project be to figure out how to build a central platform for the collection of this data or a standard format for the way this data should be sent so that all the systems can talk to each other?\u201d And they\u2019re right. It\u0027s difficult to get the value across a whole city if you\u0027re only looking at one system at a time. A future research topic is figuring out those data flows and the centralization of that data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn March, three communities that are part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Inclusive Innovation\u2019s\u003C\/a\u003E (Partnership) Community Research Grant program were honored with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/partnership-for-inclusive-innovation-smart-cities-projects-receive-international-recognitions\/\u0022\u003Einternational smart cities awards\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A Q\u0026A with two Georgia Tech experts in civil and environmental engineering and city infrastructure analytics."}],"uid":"36300","created_gmt":"2024-07-01 13:59:28","changed_gmt":"2024-12-09 17:36:57","author":"Karen Kirkpatrick","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-07-01T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674273":{"id":"674273","type":"image","title":"Neda_John copy.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/neda-mohammadi\u0022\u003ENeda Mohammadi\u003C\/a\u003E, city infrastructure analytics director in Georgia Tech\u2019s Network Dynamics Lab, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/john-e-taylor\u0022\u003EJohn Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (file photo)\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1719842474","gmt_created":"2024-07-01 14:01:14","changed":"1719842474","gmt_changed":"2024-07-01 14:01:14","alt":"Photo of two Georgia Tech professors","file":{"fid":"257768","name":"Neda_John copy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/07\/01\/Neda_John%20copy.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/07\/01\/Neda_John%20copy.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":291243,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/07\/01\/Neda_John%20copy.jpg?itok=VssFtCKt"}}},"media_ids":["674273"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193822","name":"John Taylor"},{"id":"193823","name":"Neda Mohammadi"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"188705","name":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation"},{"id":"179230","name":"digital twin"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193654","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKaren Kirkpatrick\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Ekaren.kirkpatrick@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["karen.kirkpatrick@innovate.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678451":{"#nid":"678451","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia AIM Wins Tech for Good Award from the Technology Association of Georgia","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing) was recently awarded the \u0027Tech for Good\u0027 award from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/\u0022\u003ETechnology Association of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E (TAG), the state\u2019s largest tech organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe accolade was presented at the annual \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/awards\/tag-technology-awards\/\u0022\u003ETAG Technology Awards\u003C\/a\u003E ceremony on Nov. 6 at Atlanta\u2019s Fox Theatre. The TAG Technology Awards promote inclusive technology throughout Georgia, and any state company, organization, or leader is eligible to apply.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech for Good, one of TAG\u2019s five award categories, honors a program or project that uses technology to promote inclusiveness and equity by serving Georgia communities and individuals who are underrepresented in the tech space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM is comprised of 16 projects across the state that connect smart technology to manufacturing through K-12 education, workforce development, and manufacturer outreach. The federally funded program is a collaborative project administered through Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETAG is a Georgia AIM partner and provides workforce development programs that train people and assist them in making successful transitions into tech careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonna Ennis, Georgia AIM\u2019s co-director, accepted the award on behalf of the organization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia AIM\u2019s mission is to equitably develop and deploy talent and innovation for AI in manufacturing, and the Tech for Good Award reinforces our focus on revolutionizing the manufacturing economy for Georgia and the entire country,\u201d Ennis said in her acceptance speech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe cited the organization\u2019s many coalition members across the state: the Technical College System of Georgia; Spelman College; the Georgia AIM Mobile Studio team at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs and the University of Georgia; the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission; the Georgia Cyber Innovation \u0026amp; Training Center; and TAG and Georgia AIM\u2019s partners in the Middle Georgia Innovation corridor, including 21st Century Partnership and the Houston Development Authority.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnnis also acknowledged the U.S. Economic Development Administration for funding the project and helping to bring it to fruition. \u201cBut most of all,\u201d she said, \u201cI want to thank our manufacturers and communities across Georgia who are at the forefront of creating a new economy through AI in manufacturing. It is a privilege to assist you on this journey of technology and discovery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe award honors a program or project that uses technology to promote inclusiveness and equity by serving Georgia communities and individuals who are underrepresented in the tech space.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The award honors a program or project that uses technology to promote inclusiveness and equity by serving Georgia communities and individuals who are underrepresented in the tech space."}],"uid":"35575","created_gmt":"2024-11-14 21:19:37","changed_gmt":"2024-12-09 17:36:57","author":"adavidson38","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675644":{"id":"675644","type":"image","title":"1730989292913.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMembers of Georgia AIM\u2019s governance team stand for a photo with Cassia Baker, a cybersecurity expert with the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (left), and David Bridges, executive vice president of Georgia Tech\u2019s Enterprise Innovation Institute (second from right), which oversees the projects.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1731619463","gmt_created":"2024-11-14 21:24:23","changed":"1731619463","gmt_changed":"2024-11-14 21:24:23","alt":"Members of Georgia AIM\u2019s governance team stand for a photo with Cassia Baker, a cybersecurity expert with the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (left), and David Bridges, executive vice president of Georgia Tech\u2019s Enterprise Innovation Institute (second from right), which oversees the projects.","file":{"fid":"259291","name":"1730989292913.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/14\/1730989292913.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/14\/1730989292913.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":525640,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/14\/1730989292913.jpeg?itok=S7c7QtJm"}}},"media_ids":["675644"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-aim-week-kicks-mobile-studio-launch","title":"Georgia AIM Week Kicks Off with Mobile Studio Launch"},{"url":"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-aim-showcased-vice-presidents-economic-development-tour","title":"Georgia AIM Showcased on Vice President\u2019s Economic Development Tour"}],"groups":[{"id":"236531","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"155831","name":"Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI)"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186857","name":"go-gtmi"},{"id":"170301","name":"Donna Ennis"},{"id":"2556","name":"artificial intelligence"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193654","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"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\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:eve.tolpa@innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EEve Tolpa\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["eve.tolpa@innovate.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"678746":{"#nid":"678746","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Multipurpose Model Enhances Forecasting Across Epidemics, Energy, and Economics","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new machine learning (ML) model from Georgia Tech could protect communities from diseases, better manage electricity consumption in cities, and promote business growth, all at the same time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) created the Large Pre-Trained Time-Series Model (LPTM) framework.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2311.11413\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELPTM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a single foundational model that completes forecasting tasks across a broad range of domains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with performing as well or better than models purpose-built for their applications, LPTM requires 40% less data and 50% less training time than current baselines. In some cases, LPTM can be deployed without any training data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to LPTM is that it is pre-trained on datasets from different industries like healthcare, transportation, and energy. The Georgia Tech group created an adaptive segmentation module to make effective use of these vastly different datasets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech researchers will present LPTM in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at the 2024 Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nips.cc\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeurIPS 2024\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). NeurIPS is one of the world\u2019s most prestigious conferences on artificial intelligence (AI) and ML research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe foundational model paradigm started with text and image, but people haven\u2019t explored time-series tasks yet because those were considered too diverse across domains,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~badityap\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EB. Aditya Prakash\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, one of LPTM\u2019s developers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur work is a pioneer in this new area of exploration where only few attempts have been made so far.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/neurips-2024\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMICROSITE: Georgia Tech at NeurIPS 2024\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFoundational models are trained with data from different fields, making them powerful tools when assigned tasks. Foundational models drive GPT, DALL-E, and other popular generative AI platforms used today. LPTM is different though because it is geared toward time-series, not text and image generation. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech researchers trained LPTM on data ranging from epidemics, macroeconomics, power consumption, traffic and transportation, stock markets, and human motion and behavioral datasets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter training, the group pitted LPTM against 17 other models to make forecasts as close to nine real-case benchmarks. LPTM performed the best on five datasets and placed second on the other four.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe nine benchmarks contained data from real-world collections. These included the spread of influenza in the U.S. and Japan, electricity, traffic, and taxi demand in New York, and financial markets.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe competitor models were purpose-built for their fields. While each model performed well on one or two benchmarks closest to its designed purpose, the models ranked in the middle or bottom on others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn another experiment, the Georgia Tech group tested LPTM against seven baseline models on the same nine benchmarks in zero-shot forecasting tasks. Zero-shot means the model is used out of the box and not given any specific guidance during training. LPTM outperformed every model across all benchmarks in this trial.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELPTM performed consistently as a top-runner on all nine benchmarks, demonstrating the model\u2019s potential to achieve superior forecasting results across multiple applications with less and resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur model also goes beyond forecasting and helps accomplish other tasks,\u201d said Prakash, an associate professor in the School of CSE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cClassification is a useful time-series task that allows us to understand the nature of the time-series and label whether that time-series is something we understand or is new.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne reason traditional models are custom-built to their purpose is that fields differ in reporting frequency and trends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, epidemic data is often reported weekly and goes through seasonal peaks with occasional outbreaks. Economic data is captured quarterly and typically remains consistent and monotone over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELPTM\u2019s adaptive segmentation module allows it to overcome these timing differences across datasets. When LPTM receives a dataset, the module breaks data into segments of different sizes. Then, it scores all possible ways to segment data and chooses the easiest segment from which to learn useful patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELPTM\u2019s performance, enhanced through the innovation of adaptive segmentation, earned the model acceptance to NeurIPS 2024 for presentation. NeurIPS is one of three primary international conferences on high-impact research in AI and ML. NeurIPS 2024 occurs Dec. 10-15.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPh.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.harsha-pk.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHarshavardhan Kamarthi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E partnered with Prakash, his advisor, on LPTM. The duo are among the 162 Georgia Tech researchers presenting over 80 papers at the conference.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrakash is one of 46 Georgia Tech faculty with research accepted at NeurIPS 2024. Nine School of CSE faculty members, nearly one-third of the body, are authors or co-authors of 17 papers accepted at the conference.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with sharing their research at NeurIPS 2024, Prakash and Kamarthi released an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/github.com\/AdityaLab\/Samay\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eopen-source library of foundational time-series modules\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that data scientists can use in their applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGiven the interest in AI from all walks of life, including business, social, and research and development sectors, a lot of work has been done and thousands of strong papers are submitted to the main AI conferences,\u201d Prakash said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAcceptance of our paper speaks to the quality of the work and its potential to advance foundational methodology, and we hope to share that with a larger audience.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new machine learning (ML) model from Georgia Tech could protect communities from diseases, better manage electricity consumption in cities, and promote business growth, all at the same time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) created the Large Pre-Trained Time-Series Model (LPTM) framework.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2311.11413\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELPTM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a single foundational model that completes forecasting tasks across a broad range of domains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with performing as well or better than models purpose-built for their applications, LPTM requires 40% less data and 50% less training time than current baselines. In some cases, LPTM can be deployed without any training data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key to LPTM is that it is pre-trained on datasets from different industries like healthcare, transportation, and energy. The Georgia Tech group created an adaptive segmentation module to make effective use of these vastly different datasets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech researchers will present LPTM in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at the 2024 Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nips.cc\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeurIPS 2024\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). 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The dataset provides a new resource to study how public correspondence affects businesses and markets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubjECTive-QA is the first human-curated dataset on question-answer pairs from earnings call transcripts (ECTs). The dataset teaches models to identify subjective features in ECTs, like clarity and cautiousness. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset lays the foundation for a new approach to identifying disinformation and misinformation caused by nuances in speech. While ECT responses can be technically true, unclear or irrelevant information can misinform stakeholders and affect their decision-making.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETests on White House press briefings showed that the dataset applies to other sectors with frequent question-and-answer encounters, notably politics, journalism, and sports. This increases the odds of effectively informing audiences and improving transparency across public spheres.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe intersecting work between natural language processing and finance earned\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/pdf\/2410.20651\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe paper\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E acceptance to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neurips.cc\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeurIPS 2024\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the 38th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems. NeurIPS is one of the world\u2019s most prestigious conferences on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022SubjECTive-QA has the potential to revolutionize nowcasting predictions with enhanced clarity and relevance,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/shahagam4.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAgam Shah\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the project\u2019s lead researcher.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIts nuanced analysis of qualities in executive responses, like optimism and cautiousness, deepens our understanding of economic forecasts and financial transparency.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/neurips-2024\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMICROSITE: Georgia Tech at NeurIPS 2024\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubjECTive-QA offers a new means to evaluate financial discourse by characterizing language\u0027s subjective and multifaceted nature. This improves on traditional datasets that quantify sentiment or verify claims from financial statements.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset consists of 2,747 Q\u0026amp;A pairs taken from 120 ECTs from companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange from 2007 to 2021. The Georgia Tech researchers annotated each response by hand based on six features for a total of 49,446 annotations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe group evaluated answers on:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERelevance: the speaker answered the question with appropriate details.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClarity: the speaker was transparent in the answer and the message conveyed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOptimism: the speaker answered with a positive outlook regarding future outcomes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpecificity: the speaker included sufficient and technical details in their answer.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECautiousness: the speaker answered using a conservative, risk-averse approach.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAssertiveness: the speaker answered with certainty about the company\u2019s events and outcomes.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech group validated their dataset by training eight computer models to detect and score these six features. Test models comprised of three BERT-based pre-trained language models (PLMs), and five popular large language models (LLMs) including Llama and ChatGPT.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll eight models scored the highest on the relevance and clarity features. This is attributed to domain-specific pretraining that enables the models to identify pertinent and understandable material.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe PLMs achieved higher scores on the clear, optimistic, specific, and cautious categories. The LLMs scored higher in assertiveness and relevance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn another experiment to test transferability, a PLM trained with SubjECTive-QA evaluated 65 Q\u0026amp;A pairs from White House press briefings and gaggles. Scores across all six features indicated models trained on the dataset could succeed in other fields outside of finance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Building on these promising results, the next step for SubjECTive-QA is to enhance customer service technologies, like chatbots,\u201d said Shah, a Ph.D. candidate studying machine learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want to make these platforms more responsive and accurate by integrating our analysis techniques from SubjECTive-QA.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubjECTive-QA culminated from two semesters of work through Georgia Tech\u2019s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVIP Program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is an approach to higher education where undergraduate and graduate students work together on long-term project teams led by faculty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUndergraduate students earn academic credit and receive hands-on experience through VIP projects. 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All six researchers are undergraduate students studying computer science.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/chava\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESudheer Chava\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E co-advises Shah and is the faculty lead of SubjECTive-QA. Chava is a professor in the Scheller College of Business and director of the M.S. in Quantitative and Computational Finance (QCF) program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChava is also an adjunct faculty member in the College of Computing\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Leading undergraduate students through the VIP Program taught me the powerful impact of balancing freedom with guidance,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAllowing students to take the helm not only fosters their leadership skills but also enhances my own approach to mentoring, thus creating a mutually enriching educational experience.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresenting SubjECTive-QA at NeurIPS 2024 exposes the dataset for further use and refinement. NeurIPS is one of three primary international conferences on high-impact research in AI and ML. The conference occurs Dec. 10-15.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe SubjECTive-QA team is among the 162 Georgia Tech researchers presenting over 80 papers at NeurIPS 2024. The Georgia Tech contingent includes 46 faculty members, like Chava. These faculty represent Georgia Tech\u2019s Colleges of Business, Computing, Engineering, and Sciences, underscoring the pertinence of AI research across domains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Presenting SubjECTive-QA at prestigious venues like NeurIPS propels our research into the spotlight, drawing the attention of key players in finance and tech,\u201d Shah said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe feedback we receive from this community of experts validates our approach and opens new avenues for future innovation, setting the stage for transformative applications in industry and academia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have created a dataset that trains computer models to understand nuances in human speech during financial earnings calls. 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In addition to sharing experiences, panelists offered practical advice and feedback for aspiring entrepreneurs, and attendees enjoyed the opportunity to network.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EY Combinator, which has produced companies like Twitch, Reddit, AirBnB, and Coinbase, has funded over 143 Georgia Tech alumni, surpassing institutions like the University of Michigan, Duke, and Princeton. YC recruits startups four times a year and provides a $500,000 investment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpotlight on Founders\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlora, the event\u0027s keynote speaker, shared his journey from a YC founder to a partner, emphasizing the accelerator\u0027s commitment to supporting college-age founders. He also spoke about finding ideas, meeting co-founders, knowing when to persist and when to pivot, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of people think you have to have a great startup idea before you start working on a startup,\u201d Flora said. \u201cThe theme you find again and again for the best YC founders is that they were doing something that was interesting to them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlora encouraged students to explore their interests and identify problems they are passionate about solving. He also spoke about \u0022tar pit ideas,\u201d or ideas that seem interesting and novel but don\u2019t translate to a wider audience and wouldn\u2019t be widely used. He advised them to focus on ideas with clear, demonstrable demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe best way to avoid tar pit ideas is to get feedback from your users and find out if they\u2019re actually using them,\u201d Flora said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech alumni and Greptile founders SooHoon Choi and Vaishant Kameswaran talked about the origins of their company. Choi and Daksh Gupta, their other co-founder, participated in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/create-x-capstone\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Capstone\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and then in\u0026nbsp;CREATE-X Startup Launch to develop Tabnam, which initially was an AI shopping assistant that scraped the internet to tell users what people think about their product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe founders discussed starting Tabnam in a course and moving across the country to work on it in their apartment to getting rejected by YC, pivoting the startup at a hackathon, and developing Greptile. This AI product enables large software teams to review core changes before merging, find issues in their code, understand the source of bugs, and perform other related tasks. That iteration proved successful, gaining millions in funding and hundreds of customers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGupta spoke about a framework that kept the co-founders open to pivots. \u201cStartups aren\u2019t small companies. They\u2019re a hypothesis that asks if a company should exist in this space. That means your job is to prove or disprove that hypothesis,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more insights, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/M9kDzDAlFyM?si=ztTTcywgd0Hppdv7\u0022\u003Ewatch the video of the event\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpportunities for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply to CREATE-X\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E. The program provides $5,000 in optional seed funding, $150,000 in in-kind services, mentorship, entrepreneurial workshops, networking events, and resources to help build and scale startups. The program culminates in Demo Day, where teams present their startups to potential investors. The deadline to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003Eapply for Startup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E is March 19, 2025. 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The week kicks off at Georgia Tech\u0027s John Lewis Student Center with the debut of the Georgia AIM Mobile Studio. The vehicle will tour the state during the week to showcase how a wide range of organizations, including public schools, manufacturers, and technology startups, are using AI. The week will conclude on Oct. 4,\u0026nbsp;National Manufacturing Day, at the University of Georgia in Athens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunded by a $65 million federal Economic Development Administration grant, Georgia AIM launched in September 2022 and connects 16 projects across the state, all working to develop a manufacturing workforce skilled in smart technologies and to deploy innovation in the manufacturing industry.\u0026nbsp;Georgia AIM is one of the largest federally funded initiatives of its kind in the country to connect economic development with AI in manufacturing to foster advancements in innovation and workforce development. The grant project is led by Georgia Tech\u0027s Enterprise Innovation Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia AIM Week allows us to showcase the incredible work that we have accomplished in partnership with a range of organizations over the last two years,\u201d said Donna Ennis, Georgia AIM co-director. \u201cArtificial intelligence and smart technologies are a game-changer for small and medium manufacturers, and learning these technologies opens doors for our workforce. Georgia AIM is working across the state to ensure Georgia can take advantage of these new technologies, and Georgia AIM Week is highlighting these efforts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with the kickoff and wrap-up events, Georgia AIM Week events will occur in Atlanta, Augusta, Dawsonville, LaGrange, McDonough, Moultrie, Savannah, and Warner Robins. Virtual \u201cHour of Coding\u201d activities for 6th to 12th graders are also planned from noon to 1 p.m. each day that week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EManufacturing-focused events will be hosted by the Georgia MBDA Business Center, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility located at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM\u2019s work across the state includes K-12 initiatives to connect STEM and problem-solving activities to students, new labs and equipment at Technical College System of Georgia campuses, a new program for cybersecurity training at the Cyber Innovation \u0026amp; Training Center with Augusta University, and new workforce development programs that include training and apprenticeships and fellowships that align with local manufacturing needs. Overall, more than 3,000 students and 1,500 teachers in K-12 schools have connected with new science-based challenges. New programs are connecting Southwest Georgia career academies to advanced technologies, and the number of robotics programs for K-12 schools in Middle Georgia has doubled.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia AIM funding created the AI-Enhanced Robotics Center at the Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center in Warner Robins, where 24 students have received AI-Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Specialist technical training certificates. Georgia AIM has also connected with dozens of manufacturers and communities across the state, assisting with technology implementation and pilot projects to help incorporate smart technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia AIM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFunded by a $65 million grant from the federal Economic Development Administration, Georgia\u0026nbsp;AIM is a network of projects across the state that connect the manufacturing community with AI and smart technologies and a ready workforce. Georgia AIM works across all geographies and demographics to bring traditionally underrepresented participants to manufacturing spaces, specifically rural residents, women, people of color, veterans, and those without a college degree. Georgia AIM projects include K-12 education, Georgia\u2019s universities and technical colleges, workforce education, regional partnerships, nonprofits, and support for emerging technologies and manufacturers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on Georgia AIM, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.georgiaaim.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Egeorgiaaim.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate the official launch of the Georgia AIM Mobile Studio with festivities at the John Lewis Student Center. Starting at 10:50 a.m. with Georgia Tech\u0027s Pep Squad and a special appearance by Buzz, the event includes special guest speakers from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by tours of the Mobile Studio. The event includes student clubs focused on AI and robotics and a special guest robot dog! 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Ehmer Theater for a panel event hosted by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The panel will feature Y Combinator Group Partner\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ycombinator.com\/people\/brad-flora\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrad Flora\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the founders of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.greptile.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreptile\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, all Georgia Tech alumni, who will discuss their experiences with the startup accelerator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince tickets are limited, students are encouraged to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/events.ycombinator.com\/ycatgt\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERSVP for Y Combinator @ Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. As a part of the event, students can apply for Office Hours With Flora, which will be held earlier in the day, by answering optional questions in the RSVP form. Y Combinator will notify selected students. The sessions enable students to discuss side projects or startups, startup idea development, finding co-founders, and monetizing products. Confirmed RSVPs are required to attend the event and office hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EY Combinator offers an intensive, three-month program designed to help startups succeed. It provides startups with seed funding, mentorship, and access to a network of investors, industry experts, and alumni.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, Daksh Gupta and SooHoon Choi participated in CREATE-X \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and developed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/company\/tabnam\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETabnam\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which became Greptile after several iterations. Initially, the startup was promoted as an AI shopping assistant that scrapes the internet to tell users what people think about their product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2023, after they graduated from Georgia Tech, Choi, Gupta, and Vaishant Kameswaran launched the latest version of the startup. Now the AI platform focuses on entire codebases and allows users to query via an API. Through the platform, users chat with their codebases, generate descriptions for tickets, automate PR reviews, and build custom internal tools and automations on top of the API. Over 800 software teams, including Wombo, Metamask, Warp, Exa AI, Bland, and Leya, use Greptile. In June, it had a $4 million seed round. Greptile was part of Y Combinator\u2019s Winter 2024 cohort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those inspired by Greptile\u2019s success and interested in launching their own startup, CREATE-X is currently accepting\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appaTqlTL2zQkXBBR\/pagdkIvjQbvDbSD2F\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eapplications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for Summer 2025 Startup Launch. The priority deadline is Sunday, Nov. 17. Early applicants have a higher chance of acceptance, the opportunity for more feedback, and more opportunities to apply if one idea isn\u2019t accepted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartup Launch provides mentorship, $5,000 in optional funding, and $150,000 in services to help Georgia Tech students, alumni, faculty, and researchers launch businesses over 12 weeks in the summer. Teams can be interdisciplinary, made up of co-founders even outside of Georgia Tech, and solopreneurs. 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Additionally, through Morehouse College\u2019s activation, Spelman College and the Morehouse School of Medicine will also participate in supporting the project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a combined economic output of more than $3.2 trillion, the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub region represents more than 11% of the entire U.S. economy. As a region, those states and Puerto Rico have a larger economic output than France, Italy, or Canada.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is a great opportunity for us to engage in regional collaboration to drive innovation across the Southeast to strengthen our regional economy and that of Puerto Rico,\u201d said the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nakiamelecio\/\u0022\u003ENakia Melecio\u003C\/a\u003E, director of the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub. As director, Melecio will oversee strategic management, data collection, and overall operations\u200b.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, Melecio serves as a national faculty instructor for the NSF I-Corps program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis also allows us to collectively tackle some of the common challenges all four of our states face, especially when it comes to being intentionally inclusive in reaching out to communities that historically haven\u2019t always been invited to participate,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means bringing solutions to market that not only solve problems but are intentional about including researchers from Black and Hispanic-serving institutions, Melecio said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/keithmcgreggor\/\u0022\u003EKeith McGreggor\u003C\/a\u003E, director of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E, is the faculty lead charged with designing the curriculum and instruction for the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub\u2019s partners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcGreggor has extensive I-Corps experience. In 2012, Georgia Tech was among the first institutions in the country selected to teach the I-Corps curriculum, which aims to further research commercialization. McGreggor served as the lead instructor for I-Corps-related efforts and led training efforts across the Southeast, as well as for teams in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Republic of Ireland.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/raghupathy-sivakumar\u0022\u003ERaghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u2019s vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer, is the project\u2019s principal investigator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub is one of three announced by the NSF. The others are in the Northwest and New England regions, led by the University of California, Berkeley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. The three I-Corps Hubs are part of the NSF\u2019s planned expansion of its National Innovation Network, which now includes 128 colleges and universities across 48 states.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs designed, the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub will leverage its partner institutions\u2019 strengths to break down barriers to researchers\u2019 pace of lab-to-market commercialization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Our Hub member institutions have successfully commercialized transformative technologies across critical sectors, including advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, cybersecurity, and biomedical fields,\u201d said Sivakumar. \u201cWe aim to achieve two key objectives: first, to establish and expand a scalable model that effectively translates research into viable commercial ventures; and second, to address pressing societal needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This includes not only delivering innovative solutions but also cultivating a diverse pipeline of researchers and innovators, thereby enhancing interest in STEM fields \u2014 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EU.S. Rep. 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They don\u0027t know how serious these hazards are that they come across each day. We\u2019re able to tell people, \u2018This chemical\u2019s harming you, this air is harming you, this safety hazard is harming you.\u2019 It\u2019s saving lives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGalicia was one of seven Enterprise 6 students from Georgia universities who put the skills they\u2019ve honed in labs and classrooms into a host of dynamic economic development projects across the state this summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunched in 2021, the Enterprise 6 program allows University System of Georgia undergraduate and graduate students to work in the economic development space. In the past three years, 31 interns have been selected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enterprise Innovation Institute is the nation\u2019s longest-running and most diverse university-based economic development organization. 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The program is made possible by funding from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur Enterprise 6 internships immerse students from Georgia Tech and other universities in the work of socioeconomic development across our programs that serve communities and business,\u201d said Enterprise Innovation Institute Vice President David Bridges. \u201cStudents don\u2019t always see direct parallels between socioeconomic development and their courses of study, but this experience is designed to help make those connections.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat was the case for Anshika Nichani, who interned with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cCybersecurity, supply chain, and Industry 4.0 projects provided me with invaluable experience and have been instrumental in my development across multiple domains,\u201d said Nichani, a computer science major.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI learned more here than in some of my classes. 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This free event, attracting more than 1,500 people annually, allows the public to explore products from over 100 newly minted startups, ranging from consumer apps to deep tech. It also provides a chance to engage with more than 250 founders thanks to its no-pitch format.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its inception in 2014, CREATE-X has worked to infuse a spirit of entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech. From supporting eight teams in its inaugural cohort, the program has grown to support the launch of over 100 startups this summer, bringing the total to 560 startup teams boasting a total portfolio valuation of over $2 billion. In the last year, the program has expanded internationally and looks to continue building opportunities for its students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur mission is to instill entrepreneurial confidence. 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The organization has performed thousands of assessments since its inception in the 1980s \u2013 usually at the rate of 15 to 20 per year \u2013 and typically identifies upwards of 10% in energy savings for clients.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe assessment team, overseen by IAC associate director \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/profiles\/kelly-grissom\/\u0022\u003EKelly Grissom\u003C\/a\u003E, comprises faculty and student engineers from Georgia Tech and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.famu.edu\/\u0022\u003EFlorida A\u0026amp;M University\u003C\/a\u003E\/\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eng.famu.fsu.edu\/\u0022\u003EFlorida State University College of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, Georgia Tech leads the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-04\/IAC%20-%20Ctr%20of%20Excellence%20-%20Project%20Factsheets%20-%20April%202023.pdf\u0022\u003ESoutheastern IACs Center of Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E, which partners the institution with fellow \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usg.edu\/\u0022\u003EUniversity System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E (USG) entity \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kennesaw.edu\/\u0022\u003EKennesaw State University\u003C\/a\u003E, local HBCU \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cau.edu\/\u0022\u003EClark Atlanta University\u003C\/a\u003E, and neighboring state capital HBCU \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.famu.edu\/\u0022\u003EFlorida A\u0026amp;M University\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough mechanical engineering has historically been the chief area of concentration for IAC\u2019s interns, the program currently accepts students across a range of disciplines. \u201cIncreased diversity from that standpoint enriches the potential of the recommendations we can make,\u201d said Grissom.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents are integral to the program, as is Grissom\u2019s role in facilitating their experiences with client engagement and technical recommendations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cKelly is the reason our program has been recognized,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/profiles\/randy-green\/\u0022\u003ERandy Green\u003C\/a\u003E, energy and sustainability services group manager at GaMEP. \u201cHe works tirelessly to ensure that assessments are accomplished with success for our manufacturers and students.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe also recognize our partnership with the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and with IAC program lead \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/comas-haynes\u0022\u003EComas Haynes\u003C\/a\u003E, Ph.D., who works diligently to keep us on track and connected with our sponsors at the U.S. Department of Energy,\u201d Green added.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe DoE accolade represents \u201ca \u2018one Georgia Tech\u2019 win,\u201d symbolic of the synergistic relationships forged across the Institute, said Haynes, who also serves as the Hydrogen Initiative Lead at Georgia Tech\u2019s Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) and Energy branch head in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fptd.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIntelligent Sustainable Technologies Division\u003C\/a\u003E at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtri.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Even if you fail a million times, you can get back up and try again,\u201d\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EHall said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s the best insight you\u2019ve gained from doing this?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI think one big misconception is that entrepreneurship has a lot to do with finance and business and just lucrative ideas, but it\u2019s pretty important to understand that you can solve a seemingly everyday problem,\u201d said Chakraborty. \u201cIf it affects you or your friends, it\u2019s still worth trying to find a way to solve it, especially backed up with money and mentors from CREATE-X. What\u2019s the harm in trying something out?\u201d\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDon\u2019t try to make it feel like it\u2019s an all-or-nothing project,\u201d Hall said. \u201cYou\u2019re allowed to live your life as a college student but also pursue these interesting ideas and figure out if you enjoy entrepreneurship. It shouldn\u2019t be this daunting task where if you don\u2019t put everything in, you\u2019re going to fail.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s also important to keep an open mind. We might come in with an idea and a very specific way of executing that idea, but we found out through talking with mentors, and with other students and people who gave us advice, that sometimes the idea you come in with is not going to be the same thing you end up with,\u201d\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EChakraborty said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENext Steps\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019ve only done four or five prototypes so far,\u201d she noted. \u201cWe want to do at least 12 of those prototypes and keep working with our mentors, keep making connections at Emory, and just constantly getting more and more feedback about our prototypes until we get to a state where we\u2019re satisfied, and we can demo our product and work with physical therapists across Atlanta.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re a student interested in building your own product for college credit, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/idea-to-prototype\u0022\u003Eapply for I2P\u003C\/a\u003E. 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CREATE-X invites you to delve into the journeys of our top achievers, this time focusing on the Spring 2024 I2P Showcase first-place winners:\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDolfin Solutions\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarianna Cao, James Gao, and Jaeheon Shim, first-year computer science majors, are the founders of Dolfin Solutions, a personal financial management platform that promises a unified solution to budgeting, transaction management, and expense tracking, among other personal finance tasks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat challenges did you have in I2P, and how did you work through them?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe were really lucky to get an excellent mentor, Aaron Hillegass. He has a lot of experience in the industry as a startup founder himself, and he gave us a lot of help, both technical as well as business, throughout the process. That helped us make better decisions,\u201d Gao said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI think the biggest challenge was, I had done projects in the past by myself, writing the full stack, but working together, communicating the requirements, and integrating everyone\u0027s different code at the end was a little bit of a logistical struggle,\u201d Shim said. \u201cBut we managed to figure it out.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat advice do you have for students interested in I2P or entrepreneurship in general?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGo for it. It\u0027s a three-credit course, so it counts toward your junior capstone as well. You get $500. Now is the perfect time to start because you don\u0027t have much to lose. If you\u0027re doing I2P and your company fails, you still have four years of college; you can still pursue a traditional path. It\u0027s a little risk but a lot to gain,\u201d Shim said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEven if you pivot or change your idea, it\u0027s important to believe in what you started,\u201d said Cao. \u201cIf you don\u0027t believe in your app, then nobody else does. Right now, you have all of the friends, mentors, professors, and the right resources, and money is not an issue. It\u0027s a good opportunity for you to work on it on the side, and maybe it could turn into something.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat\u2019s Next?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re going to build for the iOS and Android platforms, and then we\u0027re going to deploy hopefully by the end of summer,\u201d Shim said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re a student interested in building your own product for college credit,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/idea-to-prototype\u0022\u003Eapply for I2P\u003C\/a\u003E. And join us for Demo Day, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m., in the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall to see new CREATE-X founders launch products in a variety of industries. Tickets are free but limited.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/gt-demo-day-tickets-888408793617?aff=WebInfoPage\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegister today\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to secure your spot.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Spring 2024 I2P Showcase winners share their entrepreneurship experience during I2P. Founded by first-year computer science majors Marianna Cao, James Gao, and Jaeheon Shim, Dolfin Solutions is a personal financial management platform. 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What a lot of people don\u0027t realize is luck only plays a factor when you\u0027re looking at any given hand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your strategy while playing competitively during this poker competition?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s that funny thing at a table; everything conveys information. For me, I always wear a face mask when I play because I\u0027m a very expressive person. As a founder, it\u0027s a great trait, but when you\u0027re playing poker, it\u0027s not ideal. You don\u0027t want to be giving away a lot of information. I\u0027d say it is a very social game, but it is player-dependent. If you\u0027re not paying attention, you miss information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first hand I played at that tournament, I knocked out a player based on information I gleaned from the table talk they were having beforehand. 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The last one is not the most important; it\u0027s just the most symbolic because you finally get there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat resources would you suggest to those who are interested in entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/galileo-gatech.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/fulldisplay?context=L\u0026amp;context=L\u0026amp;vid=01GALI_GIT:GT\u0026amp;vid=01GALI_GIT\u0026amp;docid=cdi_proquest_ebookcentralchapters_6808093_4_4\u0026amp;tab=default_tab\u0026amp;lang=en\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGood to Great\u003C\/em\u003E by Jim Collins\u003C\/a\u003E. The biggest thing from that book is the concept of leadership. Everyone has a place on the bus. Your job as founder is to make sure they\u2019re sitting in the right seat. 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As a result, their connection may be unstable or slow, and they may be constrained by data caps that limit how much they can use the internet. This puts them at a disadvantage compared to households with internet access through smartphones and\u0026nbsp;other broadband connections at home and work, perpetuating digital inequality between disadvantaged and advantaged households.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe smartphone dependence of many disadvantaged households begs the question: If mobile internet service was better \u2013 e.g. if it was faster, more reliable, and\/or didn\u2019t come with data constraints \u2013 could that reduce digital inequality and level the playing field? Researchers from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business studied this question and found the answer is \u201cyes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.smu.edu\/cox\/our-people-and-community\/faculty\/karthik-babu-nattamai-kannan\u0022\u003EKarthik Kannan\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor of IT and Operations Management at the Cox School of Business and Georgia Tech Ph.D. graduate, led the project. \u201cI was interested in the effect of data caps. For example, when you have 10GB of data per month and use more, you are charged extra, or your connection is throttled,\u201d said Kannan. \u201cSo, I partnered with a large telecommunications provider to study what happens when their subscribers switched from capped to unlimited data plans. I was particularly interested in differences between high-income and low-income households.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKannan, along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/overby\/index.html\u0022\u003EEric Overby\u003C\/a\u003E, Catherine and Edwin Wahlen Professor of Information Technology Management, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/narasimhan\/index.html\u0022\u003ESri Narasimhan\u003C\/a\u003E, Gregory J. Owens Professor of Information Technology Management,\u0026nbsp;at the Scheller College of Business, found that while all households increased their data use after switching to an unlimited plan, the increase was significantly larger for families of low socioeconomic status.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat was our initial finding: that improving mobile internet service by removing the data cap had disproportionately large benefits for disadvantaged households,\u201d said Overby. \u201cBut that didn\u2019t mean much in and of itself. If those households weren\u2019t using the additional data for \u2018enriching\u2019 purposes like accessing educational, health care, or career-related data, the additional data consumption wouldn\u2019t translate into positive social benefits. Indeed, years of research on digital inequality have consistently shown a \u2018usage gap\u2019 in which advantaged households take fuller advantage of internet access improvements than disadvantaged households. The result is that internet improvements often exacerbate inequality. So, we dug deeper.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the researchers leveraged the telecommunication provider\u2019s data categorization system to study changes in the consumption of educational data. They found that disadvantaged households experienced disproportionate increases in education data consumption (as well as in overall data consumption) after switching to unlimited mobile data. Although advantaged households increased their education data consumption by approximately 15MB (or about three digital textbooks) per month after switching to unlimited data, disadvantaged households increased their education data consumption by approximately 24MB (or about five digital textbooks) per month.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe can\u2019t be sure that these disproportionate increases in education data consumption will help disadvantaged households narrow gaps in educational outcomes. However, this is clearly a step in the right direction,\u201d said Kannan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;The research is directly relevant to the Federal Communications Commission\u2019s 2023 inquiry into the effects of data caps on disadvantaged households. Narasimhan explains, \u201cLet\u2019s say that based on their inquiry, the FCC decides to limit the use of data caps. A logical question is: will that do any good? In other words, will disadvantaged households take advantage of their improved mobile internet service in a way that can reduce digital inequality? Prior to our research, we didn\u2019t really know. But based on our research, the answer is yes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;The research paper is forthcoming in \u003Cem\u003EManagement Science\u003C\/em\u003E and available at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4173558\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4173558\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENew research shows removing data caps to cell phone usage may not only reduce digital\u0026nbsp;inequality but might increase education data consumption by disadvantaged populations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Improving mobile internet service by removing the data cap has large benefits for disadvantaged households."}],"uid":"28082","created_gmt":"2024-06-20 14:51:43","changed_gmt":"2024-06-27 21:33:14","author":"Lorrie Burroughs","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674215":{"id":"674215","type":"image","title":"Hands with cellphone","body":null,"created":"1718895726","gmt_created":"2024-06-20 15:02:06","changed":"1718896333","gmt_changed":"2024-06-20 15:12:13","alt":"hands holding a cell phone","file":{"fid":"257701","name":"pxfuel.com (1)_0.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/20\/pxfuel.com%20%281%29_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/06\/20\/pxfuel.com%20%281%29_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1173831,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/06\/20\/pxfuel.com%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=TKMZ6NEv"}}},"media_ids":["674215"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1293","name":"cell phone"},{"id":"9153","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"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\u003EEric Overby\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"675141":{"#nid":"675141","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Enterprise Innovation Institute Hosts Foreign Entrepreneurs Through U.S. State Department Program","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the war between Russia and Ukraine,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/yevhen-popov\u0022\u003EYevhen Popov\u003C\/a\u003E is something of an information warrior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPopov is director of civic partnerships and research with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.osavul.cloud\/\u0022\u003EOsavul\u003C\/a\u003E, a Kyiv, Ukraine, information security startup founded in 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing artificial intelligence, the company\u2019s software allows governments, non-governmental organizations, media, and other private sector clients to collect and analyze data from online networks and platforms to fight disinformation and cyberattacks. It launched just as war broke out in Ukraine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe invasion was not only on the ground, which was military with military force, but also with the minds of people,\u201d Popov said. \u201cSo, with the disinformation attacks happening almost every day \u2014 two or three times a day \u2014\u0026nbsp;this is our response. It\u0027s a way to guide agencies and businesses to protect them from these harmful narratives and the harmful effects of these attacks.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPopov and 18 other entrepreneurs \u2014\u0026nbsp;mostly from Ukraine but some from other countries, including Sri Lanka, Jordan, Fiji, Botswana, Brazil, and Mongolia \u2014 were at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.encoregt.org\/\u0022\u003EEncore\u003C\/a\u003E for several weeks in the spring as part of a U.S. State Department program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat effort, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gistnetwork.org\/\u0022\u003EGlobal Innovation Through Science and Technology Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E (GIST), connects innovators from emerging economies who want to scale with faculty experts and ecosystem builders from the U.S. who can help them succeed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGIST is working with Nakia Melecio, who heads the Innovation Lab initiative at Georgia Tech\u2019s economic development arm, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E. Melecio has been tapped to lead several GIST-related ecosystem-building efforts in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile at Tech, the entrepreneurs met with campus leaders, researchers, and economic development experts from across the Institute, including the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-research-your-path-commercialization\u0022\u003EOffice of Commercialization\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/global.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInternational Initiatives\u003C\/a\u003E, and the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/global.innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEI2 Global\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027ve got the opportunity to share not only our resources, but our best practices to help these innovators blaze a trail within their own ecosystems and also figure out how to penetrate the U.S.,\u201d Melecio said, adding that Georgia Tech is slated to host a cohort of entrepreneurs from Egypt later in the summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re excited here at the Enterprise Innovation Institute to provide the level of coaching, support, and access that these founders need so they can be successful and hit their goals.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe visiting entrepreneurs are just as excited.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u0027s very interesting to be here because the ecosystem of startups is quite huge in Atlanta and in Georgia,\u201d Popov said. \u201cIt\u0027s a good opportunity to be here with people who know what they\u0027re doing and know how they\u0027re doing it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExpanding her network and eyeing global expansion drew\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ariuntuya-altangerel-ba5b3ba6\/\u0022\u003EAriuntuya Altangerel\u003C\/a\u003E, co-founder and CEO of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/brighton.mn\/\u0022\u003EBrighton EdTech\u003C\/a\u003E in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe language learning startup was founded in 2011 to help facilitate, in an interactive way, mastery of English. Altangerel is exploring how the model can be replicated beyond her home country of 3.3 million people.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have a very small population, so for startups, we have no choice but to go global so that they can scale,\u201d she said. Being at Georgia Tech is also giving her and the other GIST-hosted entrepreneurs opportunities to be fully immersed in a successful startup ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn our country, the startup ecosystem is at the seed level. It\u0027s growing faster and faster, but still, there are fewer opportunities for us to get an investment,\u201d she said. \u201cI just see this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us to dive into this ecosystem and learn as much as possible.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nevindaree\/\u0022\u003ENevindaree Premarathne\u003C\/a\u003E is the founder and CEO of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.themakers.global\/\u0022\u003EThe Makers\u003C\/a\u003E in Sri Lanka, a company that\u0026nbsp;aims to inculcate innovation habits in children through hands-on STEM activities and community building. The Makers has partnered with educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and private enterprises to reach underprivileged schools and empower female students in STEM.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are getting a lot of knowledge from Georgia Tech,\u201d Premarathne said, noting her company\u0026nbsp;ships its activity boxes to 10 countries and is looking to scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs a country, we have a small ecosystem,\u201d she said. \u201cWe want to improve our network here, and seek investment opportunities and partnerships. It\u0027s really important for us, because of the space that we are working on in education.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearning how to crack the U.S. market is what Vlad Popov sought to achieve for his company,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/platma.com\/\u0022\u003EPlatma\u003C\/a\u003E, a two-year-old, no-code software development platform based in Kyiv.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal specifically is to find investors there and make a partnership that will help us in the U.S. market,\u201d said Vlad Popov, who serves as Platma\u2019s marketing director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe war in Ukraine is driving some of those growth plans. \u201cThe war even accelerated us in this case, because we understand that every day can be the last day, so we work as hard as possible,\u201d he said, adding that the team mostly works remotely but workdays are often interrupted by warning sirens, electricity disruptions, and missile strikes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStarting a business is good because you provide jobs for people, you pay taxes, you help the economy become strong \u2014 it\u2019s important to start a business, even if it\u0027s hard.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStartup entrepreneurs are part of a U.S. State Department program that pairs founders from overseas with academic experts.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Entrepreneurs are on campus to learn how to scale and develop viable ecosystems for startup success."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-06-18 17:23:31","changed_gmt":"2024-06-18 19:36:43","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674212":{"id":"674212","type":"image","title":"Enterprise Innovation Institute Hosts Foreign Entrepreneurs Through U.S. State Department Program 2","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEntrepreneurs from around the world were at Georgia Tech as part of a program through the U.S. Department of State designed to help them successfully build their ecosystems in their home countries and scale their businesses. 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The Innovation Lab initiative centers on three core activities:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrow healthcare research, innovation, and workforce development practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/global.innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEI2 Global\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0027s international footprint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupport\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0027s National Science Foundation I-Corps activities.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNakia has been instrumental in helping to expand Georgia\u2019s life sciences community and ecosystem,\u201d said David Bridges, vice president of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Tech\u2019s chief economic development arm. \u201cLeading Innovation Lab already builds on a foundation he created since joining us in 2019 and further supports our broad economic development mission.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe\u0027s already leading in the healthcare research practice expansion with his work in the MedTech Center and\u0026nbsp;running the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scaleuplab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EScaleUp Lab Program\u003C\/a\u003E for deep tech innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder Melecio\u2019s leadership as founding director, the MedTech Center, which has the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Global Center for Medical Innovation as partners, has worked with and evaluated the innovations of more than 200 companies. Since launching in 2021, the MedTech Center\u2019s 66 active startups have raised $13.1 million in investment capital and an additional $6.4 million in federal, non-dilutive funding grants.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2023, the MedTech Center was selected to join the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/center-for-medtech-excellence-named-inaugural-member-of-arpa-h-investor-catalyst-hub-spoke-network\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub to accelerate the commercialization of practical, accessible biomedical solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is supporting Georgia Tech\u2019s efforts to collaborate with Atlanta University Center schools \u2014\u0026nbsp;Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the Morehouse School of Medicine \u2014 to collaborate with those minority-serving institutions as they build out capacity for their scientists and researchers to create more life sciences technology companies, following an award from the Economic Development Administration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, Melecio is working with the University of Alabama at Birmingham on a collaborative project in biologics and medical devices to move more of its researchers\u2019 innovations out of the lab and into commercial markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Innovation Lab lead, Melecio, who has secured more than $5.76 million in federal grants and awards to Georgia Tech,\u0026nbsp;will also work to develop biomanufacturing partnerships for Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith EI2 Global, the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u2019s program that fosters economic opportunity through collaborations with universities, innovators, governments, and nonprofit organizations worldwide, Melecio will serve as an instructor on Lab-to-Market and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/11\/ei2-kicks-programming-colombia-create-x\u0022\u003ECREATE-X programming\u003C\/a\u003E for entrepreneurs. He will also create and provide educational content for EI2 Global\u2019s university and ecosystem partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloser to home, his Innovation Lab work includes ongoing projects as a principal in VentureLab, a program of Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization. In that capacity, he will work on VentureLab\u2019s National Science Foundation-related Innovation Corps (I-Corps) programming. Those efforts, overseen by Commercialization Vice President\u0026nbsp;Raghupathy \u0022Siva\u0022 Sivakumar,\u0026nbsp;include the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/icorpshubacademy.org\/\u0022\u003ENSF I-Corps Hub Academy\u003C\/a\u003E, where Melecio will serve as director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur efforts with Innovation Lab are centered around finding new opportunities, new markets, and new industries by leveraging our areas of expertise at the Enterprise Innovation Institute and Georgia Tech to build economic development capacity in the life sciences and biosciences space,\u201d Melecio said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re looking to take a broader perspective, away from being hyper-focused in one or two niche areas in life sciences, to ensure that we maximize opportunities to support new ideas, build stronger practice areas in this space, and secure funding to bring those innovations to scale.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENakia Melecio, senior extension professional and director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medtech.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for MedTech Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, will lead a new effort focused on economic development support for life sciences companies and bioscience commercialization and ecosystem building.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Melecio will focus on economic development for life sciences and biosciences."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-05-29 17:16:29","changed_gmt":"2024-05-29 17:26:54","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-05-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-05-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674086":{"id":"674086","type":"image","title":"Nakia Melecio - Enterprise Innovation Institute","body":"\u003Cp\u003ENakia Melecio head\u0027s Innovation Lab at Georgia Tech\u0027s Enterprise Innovation Institute. 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I\u0027ve collaborated with CREATE-X for different events, and I try to attend any event hosted by CREATE-X, Startup Exchange, or ATDC.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you choose to join the spring cohort of Startup Launch this year?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X provides everything you need, like legal support, financial support, sales support, mentors, and an introduction to VCs, which is why I decided to join the Launch program. I think all of that boosted our startup\u2019s growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you feel like acquisition was the way to go for your company?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think because I always knew this wasn\u2019t \u201cthe\u201d thing I was going to do. This summer I\u0027ll be starting to work for Apple on their VisionPro team, and it has a direct conflict-of-interest. They wanted me to stop working on this for a while. So, I felt like this might be a good time to explore the acquisition.\u0026nbsp; We had really rich content, which had proven to work. We had curated that content after hundreds of customer interviews, and we had advisors from Nike, Disney, and Netflix. I knew that was a strong point, so that\u0027s why I knew that acquisition would be a good exit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat support have you had in taking the acquisition path?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeth [Radman, who has had multiple exits himself and is a Startup Launch alumnus] has been guiding me professionally for a while. I met him at previous events through Startup Exchange, but then he recently came to a CREATE-X event. Rahul [Saxena, CREATE-X director], has also been a great support for me since day one. He was the one who suggested Startup Launch to me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn December of last year, we started monetizing. We were testing different things. It was helpful to share the numbers and the data points with Rahul, mentors, and other people in my cohort so that I was not blindsided, and I could take actions based on the educated analysis of a database. It helped me drive down our customer acquisition cost, increase our customer lifetime value, and didn\u0027t keep me in my own bubble.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow were you okay with letting that product go?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt was a tough decision; it was my baby. I\u0027d been working on it 10 to 15 hours a day, at least for the last few months. Rahul and Seth convinced me that if this is not the thing you want to do long-term and you know the market isn\u0027t big enough, you should move on to the next thing and put your time and energy there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had to use my brain, and not my heart.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0027s the biggest piece of advice that you\u0027ve received as you developed your company?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry to never lie to yourself, which is harder than it seems. I\u0027ve built two companies and worked with several others, and I still lie to myself. When you love your product so much, it\u0027s very easy to lie to yourself about how there is a market for it, or people are using it. I think even in the future, I\u2019ll probably be caught doing that, but the best way I\u0027ve found to overcome that is to surround yourself with people who can tell you when you are doing it and help you see your company the way it is instead of the way you want it to be.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow has this decision affected you so far?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy lifestyle has completely changed, from looking at a dashboard every 10 to 15 minutes, seeing how the product is doing, and burning so many fires every 30 minutes, to being pretty chill. Like, what am I supposed to think about before I go to bed? What am I supposed to do now? Who are the customers I am supposed to be thinking about? It\u0027s been interesting, but I think this gives me space to now work on that next venture and have more time to think about what I want to do next.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDo you think you\u0027ll want to return to entrepreneurship in the future?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes, for sure. All the money I received from the acquisition will also fuel my next venture. My main goal is to grow in this industry. I\u0027m an entrepreneur at heart, so I will be returning to the space soon or building products that people like.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow are you celebrating this win?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI did celebrate it on our last day with Rahul, my amazing mentor, Margaret [Weniger, who founded Rising Tide], and the other cohort members. I will be celebrating it with a few of my friends because my 21st birthday is coming around, so I\u0027ll be celebrating these occasions together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut I don\u0027t want to take the money out from the company or for anything else, because it\u2019s for my next venture. It shouldn\u0027t change my lifestyle at all, so I\u0027ve kept all that money in a separate place.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat encouragement would you give to students interested in pursuing a startup?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERelative to other colleges, we have a cushion, a sense of security that we will get good jobs. Entrepreneurship is a riskier and more unpredictable path, which I\u0027ve seen, and I\u0027m personally experiencing right now having to choose between Big Tech versus entrepreneurship. But once you start building it and when you hear from your first customer how you affected the way they live, then there\u0027s no going back. Statistically, you\u0027ll probably fail, but you won\u0027t know until you start building; and if you do fail, it\u2019ll teach you so many valuable lessons that are applicable in whatever career path you choose.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X will launch its 12th cohort of Startup Launch on Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. in the Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/gt-demo-day-tickets-888408793617?aff=WebInfoPage\u0022\u003ERegister today\u003C\/a\u003E to secure your spot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterested in becoming a CREATE-X supporter? Startup Launch is made possible by contributions to Transforming Tomorrow, a $2 billion comprehensive campaign designed to secure resources that will advance the Institute and its impact, and by the continued engagement of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. 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Recipients of Fulbright Specialist awards are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, demonstrated leadership in their field, and their potential to foster long-term cooperation between institutions in the U.S. and abroad.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to build lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. The Fulbright Program is funded through an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program, which operates in over 160 countries worldwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince its establishment in 1946, the Fulbright Program has given more than 400,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists, and scientists the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFulbrighters address critical global issues in all disciplines, while building relationships, knowledge, and leadership in support of the long-term interests of the United States. Fulbright alumni have achieved distinction in many fields, including 60 who have been awarded the Nobel Prize, 88 who have received Pulitzer Prizes, and 39 who have served as a head of state or government.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor further information about the Fulbright Program or the U.S. Department of State, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/eca.state.gov\/fulbright\u0022\u003Eeca.state.gov\/fulbright\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Press Office by telephone 202.632.6452 or e-mail\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:eca-press@state.gov\u0022\u003Eeca-press@state.gov\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBridges is one of 400 Americans in program, which was established in 1946.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Program pairs U.S. academics and professionals with institutions abroad to share expertise, strengthen relations, hone skills, gain international experience, and learn about other cultures."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-04-26 06:40:36","changed_gmt":"2024-04-26 06:50:14","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-26T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-26T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673858":{"id":"673858","type":"image","title":"David Bridges.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDavid Bridges, vice president of Georgia Tech\u0027s Enterprise Innovation Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1714113890","gmt_created":"2024-04-26 06:44:50","changed":"1714113890","gmt_changed":"2024-04-26 06:44:50","alt":"David \/Bridges headshot","file":{"fid":"257307","name":"David Bridges.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/26\/David%20Bridges.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/26\/David%20Bridges.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":695904,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/26\/David%20Bridges.jpg?itok=V2PXEA8B"}}},"media_ids":["673858"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186603","name":"David Bridges"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"39151","name":"fulbright scholar"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EP\u00e9ralte C. 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Earl L. \u201cBuddy\u201d Carter from Georgia\u2019s 1st\u0026nbsp;District visited Atlanta recently, one of his top priorities was meeting with the experts at Georgia Tech\u2019s 20,000-square-foot\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampf.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(AMPF).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECarter was recently named the House Energy and Commerce Committee\u2019s chair of the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee, a group that concerns itself primarily with contamination of soil, air, noise, and water, as well as emergency environmental response, whether physical or cybersecurity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECarter was recently named the House Energy and Commerce Committee\u2019s chair of the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee, a group that concerns itself primarily with contamination of soil, air, noise, and water, as well as emergency environmental response, whether physical or cybersecurity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause AMPF\u2019s focus dovetails with subcommittee interests, the facility was a fitting stop for Carter, who was welcomed for an afternoon tour and series of live demonstrations. Programs within Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;specifically the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiaaim.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Georgia AIM) and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(GaMEP) \u2014 were well represented.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInnovation is extremely important,\u201d Carter said during his April 1 visit. \u201cIn order to handle some of our problems, we\u2019ve got to have adaptation, mitigation, and innovation. I\u2019ve always said that the greatest innovators, the greatest scientists in the world, are right here in the United States. I\u2019m so proud of Georgia Tech and what they do for our state and for our nation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECarter\u2019s AMPF visit began with an introduction by Tom Kurfess, executive director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E; Steven Ferguson, principal research scientist and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-aim-welcomes-new-managing-director-industry-partnerships\u0022\u003Emanaging director at Georgia AIM\u003C\/a\u003E; research engineer\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/kyle-saleeby\u0022\u003EKyle Saleeby\u003C\/a\u003E; and Donna Ennis, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s director of community engagement and program development, and co-director of Georgia AIM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnnis provided an overview of Georgia AIM, while Ferguson spoke on the Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium and Kurfess detailed the AMPF origin story, before introducing four live demonstrations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first of these featured\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/easley\/index.html\u0022\u003EChuck Easley\u003C\/a\u003E, Professor of the Practice in the Scheller College of Business, who elaborated on supply chain issues. Afterward Alan Burl of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epics.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEPICS: Enhanced Preparation for Intelligent Cybermanufacturing Systems\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and mechanical engineer Melissa Foley led a brief information session on hybrid turbine blade repair.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, GaMEP project manager Michael Barker expounded on GaMEP\u2019s cybersecurity services, and Deryk Stoops of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.centralgatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECentral Georgia Technical College\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;detailed the Georgia AIM-sponsored AI robotics training program at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gavectr.org\/index.html\u0022\u003EGeorgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(VECTR) Center, which offers training and assistance to those making the transition from military to civilian lif\u003Cem\u003Ee.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe topic of artificial intelligence, in all its subtlety and nuance, was of particular interest to Carter.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI is the buzz in Washington, D.C.,\u201d he said. \u201cWhether it be healthcare, energy [or] science, we on the Energy and Commerce Committee look at it from a sense [that there\u2019s] a very delicate balance, and we understand the responsibility. But we want to try to benefit from this as much as we can.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe continued: \u201cI heard something today I haven\u2019t heard before, and that is instead of calling it artificial intelligence, we refer to it as \u2018augmented intelligence.\u2019 I think that\u2019s a great term, and certainly something I\u2019m going to take back to Washington with me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaid Ennis, \u201cIt was a pleasure to host Rep. Carter for a firsthand look at AMPF, which is uniquely positioned to offer businesses the opportunity to collaborate with Georgia Tech researchers and students and to hear about Georgia AIM.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe added, \u201cAt Georgia AIM, we\u2019re committed to making the state a leader in artificial intelligence-assisted manufacturing, and we\u2019re grateful for Congressman Carter\u2019s interest and support of our efforts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EVisit includes overview of Georgia AIM project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Buddy Carter visit focused on scope of innovation to address challenges"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-04-24 14:26:29","changed_gmt":"2024-04-26 02:21:18","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673823":{"id":"673823","type":"video","title":"Rep. 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It affects approximately 40,000 newborns annually \u2014 or 1% of births in the U.S. \u2014 and 1.35 million worldwide. With an estimated 2.9 million CHD patients in the U.S. alone, the need for advanced solutions is paramount.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This marks a significant milestone for Annoviant as we accelerate our pursuit of impactful innovation to save lives,\u0022 said Annoviant CEO and co-founder Ajay Houde, Ph.D. \u0022It validates our hypothesis and shows the NIH\u0027s confidence in our ability to make good progress. Because we are a small startup, it gives private investors the confidence to invest with us and more companies working with us across the broader ecosystem.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAddressing critical shortcomings observed in current commercial devices, TxGuard\u2122 offers clinical advantages, notably its resistance to calcification, thrombosis, infection, and the host cell integration. This cutting-edge technology marks a new era in pediatric cardiac interventions, providing durable pulmonary valved grafts that adapt and regenerate alongside patients, minimizing the need for multiple re-operations over their lifetimes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the U.S. and is the most common birth defect in our newborns,\u0022 said Center for MedTech Excellence Director Nakia Melecio, who worked with Annoviant to help it scale and reviewed its federal funding submissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Center for MedTech Excellence, which launched in 2022, works with early-stage life sciences startups that have specific obstacles that young tech companies in other sectors don\u0027t face.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This is a critical milestone for the company, and validates its research and work, thus far,\u0022 Melicio said. \u0022Annoviant\u0027s technology is tackling several challenges that the market currently faces and elevating the possibility for better patient outcomes in management of congestive heart failure.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPediatric patients with CHD often undergo multiple cardiovascular surgeries throughout their lives, with associated costs totaling billions for the U.S. healthcare industry. TxGuard\u2122 offers a transformative solution to this ongoing challenge, promising extended durability and reduced healthcare burden for patients and providers alike.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe credited the company\u0027s work with the Center for MedTech Excellence and being a health tech startup in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/a\u003E, the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u0027s startup incubator, as being pivotal in Annoviant\u0027s growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC SBIR\/STTR Catalyst Connie Casteel, who works with the incubator\u0027s portfolio companies to help the prepare for these federal, non-dilutive funding grants, had worked with Annoviant on its federal funding approach and strategy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We went through the 16-week program with the MedTech Center and it really helped us think through the various aspects of the commercialization process and operational challenges we would face,\u0022 Houde said. \u0022Greg Jungles at ATDC was also instrumental in helping us. \u0026nbsp;I\u0027m really thankful for Nakia and his work with the MedTech Center and Greg and the team at ATDC.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECompany to deploy resources toward scaling its pediatric heard disease technology and commercialization efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Grant is third NIH award for health technology startup."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-04-19 15:29:34","changed_gmt":"2024-04-19 15:43:01","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673766":{"id":"673766","type":"image","title":"Innoviant Co-Founders","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAnnoviant co-founders Ajay Houde and Naren Vyavahare, CEO and chief technology officer, respectively.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1713540668","gmt_created":"2024-04-19 15:31:08","changed":"1713541083","gmt_changed":"2024-04-19 15:38:03","alt":"Headshots of the two co-founders.","file":{"fid":"257202","name":"Annoviant Co Founders.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/19\/Annoviant%20Co%20Founders.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/04\/19\/Annoviant%20Co%20Founders.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2180405,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/04\/19\/Annoviant%20Co%20Founders.png?itok=Vvs8TKFg"}}},"media_ids":["673766"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"146","name":"Life Sciences and Biology"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193646","name":"annoviant"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"193647","name":"Center for MedTech Excellence"},{"id":"8949","name":"Heart Disease"},{"id":"6185","name":"pediatrics"},{"id":"136201","name":"Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71891","name":"Health and Medicine"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EP\u00e9ralte C. 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According to forecasts, enterprise spending on GenAI will increase by two-fold in 2024 and grow to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.idc.com\/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS51572023\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E$151.1 billion by 2027\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the path to realizing return on these investments remains somewhat ambiguous. While there is a history of efficiency and productivity gains from using computers to automate large-scale routine and structured tasks across various industries, knowledge and professional jobs have largely resisted automation. This stems from the nature of knowledge work, which often involves tasks that are unstructured and ill-defined. The specific input information, desired outputs, and\/or the processes of converting inputs to outputs in such tasks are not known a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/11\/how-generative-ai-will-transform-knowledge-work?autocomplete=true\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epriority\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/11\/how-generative-ai-will-transform-knowledge-work?autocomplete=true\u0022\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E which consequently has limited computer applications in core knowledge tasks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGenAI tools are changing the business landscape by expanding the range of tasks that can be performed and supported by computers, including idea generation, software development, and creative writing and content production. With their advanced human-like generative abilities, GenAI tools have the potential to significantly enhance the productivity and creativity of knowledge workers. However, the question of how to integrate GenAI into knowledge work to successfully harness these advantages remains a challenge. Dictating the parameters for GenAI usage via a top-down approach, such as through formal job designs or redesigns, is difficult, as it has been observed that individuals tend to adopt new digital tools in ways that are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/11\/helping-employees-succeed-with-generative-ai\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Enot fully predictable\u003C\/a\u003E. This unpredictability is especially pertinent to the use of GenAI in supporting knowledge work for the following reasons.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContinue reading: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hbr.org\/2024\/03\/research-how-different-fields-are-using-genai-to-redefine-roles\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHow Different Fields Are Using GenAI to Redefine Roles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EReprinted from the Harvard Business Review, March 25, 2024\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/alavi\/index.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMaryam Alavi\u003C\/a\u003E is the Elizabeth D. \u0026amp; Thomas M. Holder Chair \u0026amp; Professor of IT Management, Scheller College of Business,\u0026nbsp;Georgia Institute of Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGenAI\u0027s features aid creativity, problem-solving, and information processing, serving as cognitive tools for knowledge workers and overcoming obstacles such as time pressure and skill gaps. Studies across fields confirm GenAI\u0027s value, showing potential for job crafting. However, integrating GenAI into knowledge work poses challenges due to its dynamic nature. A job crafting framework can optimize this integration, enhancing productivity and worker satisfaction. 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Competing for cash prizes and a spot in GT Startup Launch, first place went to Team iManhole. The team created an integrated system that gathers real-time data from manholes and uses machine learning algorithms to predict flooding to manage traffic and evacuation routes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe effects of climate change are felt in every country with the brunt and burden of an unmanaged climate crises threatening to set back global health progress by eroding decades of poverty eradication and health equity efforts worldwide,\u201d said Dr. Rebecca Martin, EGHI director of Emory Global Health Institute.\u0026nbsp; \u201cStudents are an important partner in our work as a global community to mitigate the impacts of climate change on health, safety, and security.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe EGHI\/GT Global Health Hackathon is a partner event between EGHI and CREATE-X. 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It was incredible to get end-user feedback on the spot.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhat should students know about I2P or entrepreneurship?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDon\u2019t give up. I did this exact program as\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ea first-year student in the Fall 2022 Idea-to-Prototype program and learned firsthand the power of hands-on experience. Working live on a prototype doesn\u0027t just spark ideas; it reveals the precise steps needed to evolve them into a minimum viable product.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEntrepreneurship is within reach\u2014just a leap of faith away. At Georgia Tech, you\u0027re never alone. 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My interest came from my mom, who has her own business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did you learn about CREATE-X?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPardo: \u003C\/strong\u003EFor me, it was Demo Day during freshman year. Looking at all the different companies there, I was so amazed. I started talking to founders, figuring out how they got started, and one recommended the Klaus Startup Challenge. 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He advised working with companies in different areas, and then narrowing in on where we could provide the most value.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your biggest take away?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPardo: \u003C\/strong\u003EGo to a lot of these events, at least to I2P Showcase. You don\u2019t know what can come of it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat should students know about I2P or entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPardo: \u003C\/strong\u003EA lot of it has to be very self-driven. You need to be able to motivate yourself to do the work. You won\u2019t have someone to tell you to do all these things. Some people will tell you what you should do, but you need to be the one to take the initiative and do it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDevarinti: \u003C\/strong\u003EWith a lot of things in life, you put in X amount of effort and get Y amount of return. However, especially with startup stuff, you can put in a ton of effort, and get nothing in return, and other times you work for half a day, and things work out. You have to keep going. It\u2019s not fair, but it\u2019s fun.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENueroChamp\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA concealed and comfortable non-invasive EEG monitoring device for effective long-term pediatric seizure detection to improve the quality and health of children with epilepsy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFounders:\u003C\/strong\u003E Caitlin Van Zyl\u003Cspan\u003E, undergraduate, \u003C\/span\u003Ebiomedical engineering; Jacqueline \u201cJacqui\u201d\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EVan Zyl, \u003Cspan\u003Eundergraduate student\u003C\/span\u003E, mechanical engineering; and, Meg Weaver, \u003Cspan\u003Eundergraduate student\u003C\/span\u003E biomedical engineering\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was the best interaction you had at I2P?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECaitlin Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E One of the first [people who] came up to us was a chemical researcher, and he was just looking at our project. He loved it. He was giving us a bunch of other applications where we could apply our device for epileptic seizures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat made you all pursue entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECaitlin Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E We joined Tech knowing that we would want to do entrepreneurship and CREATE-X was the biggest entrepreneurship program on campus. I\u2019ve been loving all of this mentorship with other teams and getting to see all these cool projects. Professor [Craig] Forest has been an incredible mentor and energizer. Seeing his passion brought out this attitude of We Can Do It.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJacqui Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E I\u2019m a huge researcher, and over the years I\u2019ve recognized the real way to have an impact is being able to translate research into practical prototypes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeg Weaver:\u003C\/strong\u003E Being a student at Tech and working on projects and completing internships, I\u2019ve seen where there can be gaps in the medical device field. There\u2019s so much research to be done, and so having the opportunity to be a part of that and moving it forward is exciting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your biggest take away?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJacqui Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E Being able to iteratively prototype and being OK with failing, being OK with people coming back and saying, \u0022That\u2019s flawed\u201d \u2014 that\u2019s been a good experience for learning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECaitlin Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E We\u2019ve been under the mentorship of doctors. It kind of blew my mind how excited they were about our technology and how willing they were to advance it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat should students know about I2P or entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeg Weaver:\u003C\/strong\u003E Go for it! Do I2P, at least to start learning the process. It\u2019s going to be a great experience to learn what goes all into this.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJacqui Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E It\u2019s more than OK to fail and have these sets backs. You don\u2019t really have a robust product or a successful product until you have quite a few failures, and I think that\u2019s something that people should embrace.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECaitlin Van Zyl:\u003C\/strong\u003E No idea is too small. Any idea, take it and go into I2P, and see how it goes. One semester can mean so much.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EApplications for I2P are accepted each semester and are now open for Spring 2024.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis semester\u2019s winners earned a golden ticket to directly advance to the semifinal round of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInventure Prize\u003C\/a\u003E, an innovation competition for undergraduate students. 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And, while some questions can be answered in \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/startup-launch-frequently-asked-questions\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStartup Launch FAQs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/idea-prototype-frequently-asked-questions\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EI2P FAQs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, this workshop invites attorneys to answer students\u2019 legal questions. The February event featured Christopher \u201cRusty\u201d Close, a patent attorney from Troutman Pepper. Here are some of the questions and answers: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEquity \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHow do you split the equity among people in a startup?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGet it on paper early. Inventorship is not percentage-based. There is no real way to say who did what percent, and it doesn\u2019t have anything to do with the patent itself. It is not easy to tell someone they are not doing as much as they think they are.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECopyrights and Patents \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you\u2019re a software-based company, is that company more dependent on copyright than patent?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo and yes. Generally, if you give someone access to how your system works, they won\u2019t need your source code to write their own version of it. They won\u0027t copy your code; they will just make the same thing. If your user terms say you won\u0027t reverse engineer or make another version of it, then they will be violating by doing so. It is easier to say, \u201cYou used my product and you copied it,\u201d than to use a patent. If you\u2019re the one writing the user terms, those aren\u2019t negotiated. People just end up clicking through it. It is hard for an enterprise to say, \u201cYes, I\u2019ll license your software but I won\u2019t copy it.\u201d If you use Uber, are you a driver or a rider? It\u0027s not the same, depending on which seat you\u0027re sitting in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDuring the session, Close also had advice on making the most of Startup Launch. \u201cWork solely on your startup,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s a summer startup launch. This way you\u2019ll have no regrets. Don\u2019t have a job while working on your own business. You won\u2019t give it your all, and you won\u2019t enjoy doing both. You don\u2019t want an employer to have the impression that your focus is elsewhere, either.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOn Monday, March 25, CREATE-X will host a virtual \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/create-x\/events\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELegal Buzz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E event. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/create-x\/events\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERegister for the next session of Legal Buzz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E today to learn more about the legal landscape surrounding startups. To see other CREATE-X events, visit the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/create-x\/events\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECREATE-X Engage page\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E or look out for events on the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech Campus Calendar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs the March 19 deadline for the summer startup accelerator \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E approaches, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E is hosting workshops to prepare students for applying and starting their entrepreneurial journey. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOn Feb. 13, CREATE-X hosted Legal Buzz, one of the program\u2019s regular \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/workshops\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eworkshops\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, which helps students learn about startups, find partners, and share ideas. 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With Ennis was Don Graves, deputy secretary of commerce, and former Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin, a senior advisor to President Joe Biden.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThank you, Secretary Raimondo and Mr. Benjamin, for this opportunity to discuss how critical the Build Back Better funding has been to our efforts in Georgia in promoting equity.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing project (or Georgia AIM) is dedicated to fostering the equitable development and deployment of innovation and talent in AI for manufacturing. Through new innovative approach to funding, that is a coalition model, EDA has provided a pathway for us to develop a network of over 40 partners across the state, including educational institutions, community organizations, and local agencies, to establish an ecosystem unlike any other focused on workforce development, technology innovation, and resilience in manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EGeorgia AIM\u2019s projects are strategically different in communities across Georgia, because they are tailored to those communities\u2019 specific needs. From boosting robotics competitions in K-12 education to enhancing hurricane resilience and aiding local manufacturers, our grassroots approach ensures meaningful outcomes.\u0026nbsp; This has all been enabled through the Build Back Better funding.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EOur customized approach means these innovations can significantly impact lives in Georgia\u2019s rural areas, as well as in communities that are historically underrepresented in manufacturing\u2014in particular, women, people of color, veterans, and members of the workforce without a college degree.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFor example, just a few weeks ago, we welcomed our first 18 graduates of a Georgia AIM-sponsored AI robotics training program at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center. Graduates transition to jobs with Robins Air Force Base, internships with Georgia Tech\u2019s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, or private industry around the state.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAnd because of this funding, mobile labs developed by the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Georgia, and HBCU Fort Valley State University will extend our reach to rural communities and communities of color, introducing them to smart technologies. These labs are equipped with examples of virtual reality, sensors, robotics, and 3-D printing, with instructors and custom curricula to introduce residents to these new technologies.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAmong manufacturers, Georgia AIM has reached nearly 150 small and medium manufacturers including, rural, women-, veteran- and minority-owned companies to help them understand smart technologies.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding for Georgia AIM is allowing Georgia Tech\u2019s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility to nearly double its footprint and incorporate a new suite of smart tools and demonstration projects. Already, this facility has partnered with dozens of manufacturers, offering internships and apprenticeships, and guidance to manufacturers of all sizes. In the past year alone, more than 140 companies have learned about AI integration through tours of the facility.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWhile I could go on and on about how the Build Back Better funding is helping Georgia, I want to emphasize that Georgia AIM\u2019s focus is strategic. We are building a foundation for an innovation economy in a part of the country that historically has not experienced this level of investment from the Federal government. Because of this investment, our AI-based solutions for manufacturers and STEM education efforts are customized for communities, creating a framework that can be replicated across the country. But underlying all of this is equity. We are building an ecosystem that uses AI to solve problems and create innovations for all communities\u2014and, over time, create a template that can then be used to lift up communities across the country. 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It also signifies a collaborative effort to harness the cutting-edge innovations in semiconductor packaging available at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/nano\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInstitute for Electronics and Nanotechnology\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022Our decision to locate in Columbus was driven by several crucial factors, and\u0026nbsp;we are thrilled about the opportunities that this vibrant city presents for our growth and development,\u201d said Prashant Patil, Micromize founder and CEO. \u201cThe work of CHIPS4CHIPS in supporting the semiconductor industry is commendable, and we are excited to be part of this innovative ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis exciting development was announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Marcus Nanotechnology Center on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus to a large group of state legislators and other state officials, a delegation of business and civic leaders from Columbus, and leadership from Georgia Tech and ATDC. The announcement is a true look at how statewide partnerships can lead to success for the Columbus region.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMicromize, a spinoff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, selected Georgia as its new home, in part, to take advantage of the semiconductor packaging expertise at Georgia Tech. The company plans to establish its\u0026nbsp;headquarters and manufacturing facility in Columbus, further solidifying its presence in the state\u2019s vibrant technology \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eecosystem. Additionally, Micromize will center its cutting-edge research and development on Georgia Tech\u0027s campus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022The collaboration with Micromize is a significant milestone for CHIPS4CHIPS and the entire region,\u201d said Ben Moser, president and CEO of United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley and chair of CHIPS4CHIPS. \u201c\u003Cspan\u003EThis announcement marks the first of what we believe will be many to come, and we are thankful that Micromize recognizes the potential of our region for this industry. Columbus is poised for remarkable development, and we look forward to the positive impact that Micromize will bring to our community.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe strategic relocation is expected to create significant economic opportunities in the region. Micromize will bring 20-25 jobs to Columbus through its headquarters and manufacturing facility, contributing to the local workforce, and fostering growth. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMicromize will center its Research \u0026amp; Development Lab at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ien-prc\/\u0022\u003E3D Systems Packaging Research Center\u003C\/a\u003E, which is regarded as the world\u2019s best for semiconductor packaging research. This partnership represents a synergistic collaboration of industry leaders, research institutions, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Micromize\u0027s move to Columbus not only underscores the city\u0027s growing prominence as a technology hub, but also highlights the collaborative efforts driving innovation and economic development in the state of Georgia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to C4C\u2019s nationally recognized workforce development efforts, the Fort Moore Army base, and its skilled workforce, the region\u2019s proximity to a port and airport will facilitate efficient shipping, and\u0026nbsp;Columbus played a pivotal role in supporting the company by providing essential infrastructure, he said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOur collaboration with Georgia Tech enriches our talent pool, adds exponentially to our research and development capabilities, and access to mentorship at ATDC enhances our commercialization potential,\u201d Patil said. \u201cWe are also proud to be part of the effort to revitalize semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, with Columbus serving as our starting point as we embark on this exciting journey of growth and innovation.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech, a leader in microchips and nanotechnology research, innovation, and fabrication, provides fertile ground for Micromize\u0027s relocation. The Institute\u2019s commitment to advancing semiconductor technology aligns with the national push at the federal level (via the CHIPS and Science Act) to bring more semiconductor production to the U.S., making it more competitive in research, development, and manufacturing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAs the state\u2019s technology startup incubator, we\u2019re excited to welcome Micromize into our portfolio and to support them into the next phase of growth and expansion,\u201d said ATDC Director John Avery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cMicrochips, semiconductor packaging, and microelectronics are critical to our national economy and national security. 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I think it\u0027s all about exploration, and the best time to do it is when you\u0027re young, without a whole lot of responsibility. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat book, podcast, or resource would you recommend to students interested in entrepreneurship and why?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStart with \u003Cem\u003EWhy\u003C\/em\u003E by Simon Sinek. That book is really just about finding the reason or the purpose for what you\u0027re doing. Why am I starting this business? What does that mean for me? What does that look like in the future? Not just because you want to make money or because you want to work two hours a day, but really going behind the passion of things.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAnd then if I had to throw in a bonus book, it\u0027s called \u003Cem\u003EWhat Got You Here Won\u0027t Get You There\u003C\/em\u003E, by Marshall Goldsmith. I like that one because it changed my perspective a little bit. There was a mindset change that I had to do because working at different agencies, I knew exactly how to not navigate through my career there. I\u0027m working hard, and I\u0027m putting in the hours. I\u0027m doing all the politics that it takes to navigate an agency world, but then when I decided to shift to entrepreneurship, it wasn\u0027t the same. What got me to one level of my career is not going to continue to get me to the next level. 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Along with his ties to Atlanta, Banks saw a parallel between himself and the Institute that made it the only choice for him when he graduated from Lovejoy High School in May 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech has always been that school that\u2019s been about business, just like I am, and if you can get a degree from here, it\u2019s life-changing,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn just two and a half years, Banks is prepared to walk across the Commencement stage with a degree in business administration with a marketing focus. As a child, his parents taught him the importance of finishing what he started, and he brought that mentality to his time at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI worked as hard as I possibly could to graduate, to be the best in my classes, and to be the best person I could be. It\u2019s something I was obsessed with \u2014 to be the best and to be successful \u2014 and I wouldn\u2019t be denied,\u201d he said. \u201cI take incredible pride in being able to graduate from here and call myself a Yellow Jacket.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBanks picked up his work ethic from his parents, and he shares a passion for business with his father.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy dad has always been a businessman, and I took after him in almost every way,\u201d Banks said. \u201cI\u2019ve always excelled in business classes because it comes naturally to me,\u201d he said, adding that the strong reputation of the Scheller College of Business drew him to Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile taking six courses each semester and a full summer schedule didn\u2019t allow much time for extracurricular activities, Banks poured himself into his academics and internship with the Atlanta Falcons marketing department. His work in the field led to a leadership position within the program, where he became part of the group that hired the next round of interns and regularly met with executives within the organization.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMeeting new people and being in the room with the vice presidents and other executives has been a highlight of my experience,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s the kind of person I want to be one day, and I got to see that they\u2019re just like me and that I can do that.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBanks will not only achieve his goal of graduating from Georgia Tech but will also become the first person in his family to graduate from college, an achievement that he hopes sets an example for the next generation. 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But does this type of leader inspire their team to be creative? For years, it\u2019s been a common assumption in the organizational behavior field that the more ethical a leader is, the less innovative their employees are. But new research from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that ethical leaders are more likely to increase team creativity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt bothered me that there are a number of studies that talk about how you can be ethical, or you can be creative,\u201d said \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScheller College of Business\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Professor \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/shalley\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EChristina Shalley\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u201cI didn\u0027t think you had to choose, so I wanted to understand under what conditions can you be both ethical and creative.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn a study of fast-food workers in South Korea, the researchers surveyed both managers and their employees about their creativity and their leadership\u2019s ethics. They found that employees are most creative if their ethical leaders create a cohesive team identity and resolve problems quickly. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShalley and her team published their findings in the paper, \u0022How Does Ethical Leadership Relate to Team Creativity? The Role of Collective Team Identi\ufb01cation and Need for Cognitive Closure,\u201d in \u003Cem\u003EGroup \u0026amp; Organization Management\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDefining Creativity and Ethics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShalley has been studying creativity for more than 30 years in the organizational behavior field. Here, creativity is understood as ideas that are novel and useful. Employees who solve problems are often considered the most creative. This break-the-rules mindset seems to be the opposite of ethical leadership at first. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEthical leaders follow societal norms and appropriate behavior. They demonstrate these ethics in their personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and influence their employees to follow suit via communication, reinforcement, and decision-making. Traditionally, the need for societal conformity appears to undermine the rule-breaking spirit of creativity.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe researchers suspected that there were conditions among ethical leaders that could mitigate this creativity\/ethics schism. The first is collective team identification \u2014 how emotionally attached employees are to their team. A strong collective team identity can create common ground among team members with differing opinions and lead to clearer communication. A safer workspace can encourage employees to share their creative ideas.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe second condition is the collective need for cognitive closure or finding an answer in an ambiguous situation. Although this can lead to individuals making quick decisions instead of seeking creative alternatives, an ethical leader can use it for the team\u2019s benefit. Quick decisions can make the team feel more cohesive and effectively increase collective team identification.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAn ethical leader can definitely motivate their employees to be creative, but it\u2019s a more complex issue,\u201d Shalley said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStudying Creativity and Ethics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo confirm these hypotheses, the researchers conducted a study with employees and leaders at a South Korean fast-food chain that supplies poultry to food vendors and operates restaurants of their own. Creativity is a fundamental value of the company, making them ideal for this research.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey surveyed 92 leaders and 55 teams with anywhere from three to 30 members, or 327 total team members, with three surveys separated by three weeks each. Employees received the first two surveys and managers received the last survey that asked about the level of team creativity, such as how often they came up with novel and useful solutions to problems at work. The employees\u2019 questions focused on three areas: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEthical leadership: measured by whether the leader discussed ethics with their employees or set an example of how to do things ethically.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECollective need for cognitive closure: 15 questions on a scale of agreement of how well employees handled uncertainty.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECollective team identification: employees used a scale to rate how close they felt to the team.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe results confirmed that ethical leaders do contribute to more creative teams and suggest that leaders wishing to promote more innovation should set clear standards and rules for their teams. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe are interested in how you can structure the work environment to enable employees to be more creative,\u201d Shalley said. \u201cEthical leadership fosters team creativity by strengthening collective team identification.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECITATION: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKeem, S., Koseoglu, G., Jeong, I., \u0026amp; Shalley, C. E. (2022). How Does Ethical Leadership Relate to Team Creativity? The Role of Collective Team Identification and Need for Cognitive Closure.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EGroup \u0026amp; Organization Management\u003C\/em\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E0\u003C\/em\u003E(0).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDOI: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10596011211072951\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10596011211072951\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn a study of fast-food workers in South Korea, the researchers surveyed both managers and their employees about their creativity and their leadership\u2019s ethics. They found that employees are most creative if their ethical leaders create a cohesive team identity and resolve problems quickly. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that ethical leaders are more likely to increase team creativity."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2023-12-11 16:06:28","changed_gmt":"2023-12-11 16:10:41","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-12-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672545":{"id":"672545","type":"image","title":"Ethical leadership","body":null,"created":"1702310901","gmt_created":"2023-12-11 16:08:21","changed":"1702310991","gmt_changed":"2023-12-11 16:09:51","alt":"Woman gives presentation to colleagues","file":{"fid":"255798","name":"GettyImages-1437209226.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/11\/GettyImages-1437209226.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/11\/GettyImages-1437209226.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1842220,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/12\/11\/GettyImages-1437209226.jpg?itok=etppLXKj"}}},"media_ids":["672545"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"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\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671302":{"#nid":"671302","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Semiconductor Company Falcomm Raises $4M in Seed Funding to Advance Ultra-Efficient Power Amplifiers, Hires Industry Leaders","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.squadra.vc\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESquadra Ventures\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E led the round with participation from Cambium Capital, Draper Cygnus, and the Georgia Tech Foundation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFalcomm is built on breakthroughs made over six years in the lab of founder and CEO Edgar Garay to revolutionize the power amplifier, a semiconductor found in devices from satellites to IoT to cellphones, that conditions and blasts the 1s and 0s from software through an antenna. Falcomm\u2019s Dual-Drive PA combines ultra-efficient performance with an architecture that lends itself to production at scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cPower amplifiers are the workhorse of the modern electronic era, but improvement to this technology hasn\u2019t kept pace with the rise of the innovation economy,\u201d said Garay, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, where he conducted the research that led to the formation of his startup.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cFalcomm\u2019s ultra-efficient, silicon-proven technology will bring advances in power and efficiency to the semiconductor industry that help communications manufacturers to realize massive efficiency gains, while lowering costs. With urgent challenges in the environment and supply chain, we can\u2019t wait another 90 years for change.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWith simultaneous transmission at each terminal of a transistor, the Dual-Drive PA delivers performance that is 1.8 times more efficient at 2 times higher power, with half of the silicon area requirements of traditional power amplifiers. For manufacturers, these gains will reduce thermal management and energy costs, while easing overall system requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA patented architectural design allows the product to be manufactured in high volume by semiconductor foundries in the United States. With fabless technology, the company is poised to grow a network of industry partners that catalyzes expansion in the $23 billion power amplifier market.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBorn in Venezuela, Garay developed a passion for using science and engineering to solve problems while repairing machinery on a farm in his hometown. While pursuing doctoral studies at Georgia Tech, he recognized the opportunity to bring innovation to the power amplifier, which had not changed in decades despite the rapid advance of technology and its critical role in devices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGaray\u2019s research resulted in multiple patents, spurring him to spin out the technology and create Falcomm through assistance from Georgia Tech resources, including\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. Falcomm is the first company to receive investment from the Georgia Tech Foundation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is proud to support our academic innovators to help them ensure their inventions have real-world impact,\u201d said Raghupathy Sivakumar, Georgia Tech\u2019s vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer. \u201cThe Office of Commercialization is rapidly expanding our programs and initiatives to build out the largest and most robust entrepreneurial ecosystem at any public university. I am happy to say that Falcomm is the recipient of the first equity investment out of our new Research Impact Fund targeted specifically at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/17\/georgia-tech-students-microchip-startup-reduces-energy-waste-amplifies-power\u0022\u003Espinouts based on Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;intellectual property.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Falcomm team was recently bolstered by the addition of pioneering industry leaders who have demonstrated a track record of innovation in telecommunications, wireless, and semiconductors:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThomas Cameron, Ph.D., chief strategy officer,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eis a 35-year veteran of technology research and development in the wireless industry. During a 12-year stint at Analog Devices, Cameron served as chief technology officer of the Communications Business Unit and was a leading evangelist for the adoption of 5G connectivity. He held leadership and engineering roles in the RF industry at Bell Northern Research, Nortel, Sirenza Microdevices, and WJ Communications. Cameron has seven patents in wireless technology and has authored numerous papers and technical articles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENed Cahoon, director of Foundry and Customer Relationships,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ebrings more than 20 years of RF business development experience across the mobile and wireless infrastructure industries. He helped to stand up IBM\u2019s $1 billion RF business before joining GlobalFoundries in 2016, where he served as a fellow in the office of the chief technology officer. A senior design and go-to-market leader, Cahoon brings experience building networks across foundries, academia, and technology companies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor Falcomm, the funding follows quickly on the heels of the company\u2019s selection to the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 in 2023. The company is a graduate of the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pr-inside.com\/berkeley-skydeck-accelerator-presents-batch-12-startups-at-demo-day-r4848718.htm\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBerkeley SkyDeck Accelerator\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/qualcomm-sponsoring-evonexus-incubator-demo-day-june-26th-2023-301845503.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEvoNexus incubator\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBringing innovation to the tiny power amplifier can have a massive impact on some of the nation\u2019s most pressing challenges. The energy efficiency gains resulting from an increase in power output come at a time of growing urgency around climate change. The ability to manufacture domestically comes at a time when nearshoring is a priority to address cost and supply chain challenges underscored by the global semiconductor shortage and resulting CHIPS Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cEdgar and his team are just as inspiring as they are hard-working. They have shown that it\u2019s possible to assemble the talent and operations to innovate on a foundational technology that hasn\u2019t seen meaningful advances in decades anywhere in the country,\u201d said Guy Filippelli, Squadra Ventures\u2019 managing partner. \u201cBy boosting efficiency and manufacturing domestically in the critical semiconductor industry, Falcomm\u2019s innovations will bolster American competitiveness.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe funding will be used to accelerate go-to-market activities with satellite companies and wireless infrastructure manufacturers, advance the company\u2019s patented technology, and expand the team. Falcomm is actively hiring for roles in operations, engineering, and design.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/apply.workable.com\/falcomm\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EView job openings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EATLANTA\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EBALTIMORE\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003E\u2014\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/myfalcomm.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFalcomm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, the semiconductor company providing ultra-efficient power amplifiers to the wireless communications market, announced that it has raised $4 million in seed funding and hired two industry leaders to accelerate the development of its next-generation Dual-Drive PA and expand its network of hardware manufacturers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Seed round includes four investor partners"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2023-11-29 18:44:24","changed_gmt":"2023-12-05 17:39:43","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-11-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-11-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672474":{"id":"672474","type":"image","title":"Edgar Garay.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEdgar Garay is CEO and founder of Falcomm.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1701288041","gmt_created":"2023-11-29 20:00:41","changed":"1701288041","gmt_changed":"2023-11-29 20:00:41","alt":"Edgar Garay headshot","file":{"fid":"255713","name":"Edgar Garay.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/29\/Edgar%20Garay_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/29\/Edgar%20Garay_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1787708,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/11\/29\/Edgar%20Garay_0.jpeg?itok=uOokjybN"}}},"media_ids":["672474"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"189594","name":"Falcomm"},{"id":"4193","name":"venturelab"},{"id":"137161","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39451","name":"Electronics and Nanotechnology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor Falcomm:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStephen Babcock,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:stephen@squadra.vc\u0022\u003Estephen@squadra.vc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor Georgia Tech:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nP\u00e9ralte C. 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You might even be the person with all the ideas. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA recent study looked at the influence of coworker creativity on work relationships and discovered something interesting: Participants sought a closer relationship with coworkers they perceived as being more creative. Moreover, the subjects were more inclined to establish a closer relationship with a creative coworker of the opposite sex or from a different demographic than them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe researchers \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/shalley\/index.html\u0022\u003EChristina E. Shalley\u003C\/a\u003E, Sharon M. and Matthew R. Price Chair and professor of Organizational Behavior at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.agnesscott.edu\/directory\/faculty\/breidenthal-amy.html\u0022\u003EAmy P. Breidenthal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, assistant professor of Business Management\u003C\/span\u003E at Agnes Scott College; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fbe.unimelb.edu.au\/managementmarketing\/our-people\/meet-our-academics\/gamze-koseoglu\u0022\u003EGamze Koseoglu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003Esenior lecturer in Management at The University of Melbourne, examined whether the number and strength of a creative coworker\u0027s relationships increased over time as more colleagues sought them out. Their paper \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/job.2737\u0022\u003EWhen perceiving a coworker as creative affects social networks over time: A network theory of social capital perspective\u003C\/a\u003E\u0022 was recently published in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Organizational Behavior. \u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EIf a creative coworker\u0027s network did increase, they posited that the coworker would also be seen as a high performer and given a more favorable position within the organization, especially if the organization valued and encouraged creativity. In other words, in an organization that encouraged creativity, the more coworkers developed relationships with a creative coworker, the more others sought to do the same, which increased the creative person\u0027s network and standing within the organization.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPerhaps most surprising is that among their hypotheses, a creative coworker in a minority group and from a different demographic was viewed as more creative and experienced more popularity within the network. This is due to a perception among coworkers - and in previous research - that minorities and those from different demographics tend to offer distinctive points of view, different ways of thinking, and, therefore, more significant creative insights. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cBesides improving relationship opportunities for minority employees, this also provides advantages for employees in the majority since they can potentially benefit from learning from diverse other perspectives and acquiring resources from them,\u201d said Shalley.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBased on their findings, creative individuals within the workplace are viewed in high regard, prompting others to work on establishing a closer relationship with these colleagues. Furthermore, when a creative employee\u2019s network is expanded, they may be offered more opportunities in an organization, particularly if the organization encourages creativity. In addition, their work suggests that being seen as a creative employee boosts confidence in their abilities with themselves and their coworkers. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShalley et al. believe organizations would do well to encourage creativity in the workplace. The researchers suggest organizations can accomplish this by providing development opportunities that help introduce colleagues who may not know each other and encourage them to discuss potential solutions to organizational problems. Holding brainstorming meetings can also promote creativity among workers as long as organizations ensure that all ideas are treated equally. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOur findings highlight practical opportunities for both employees and managers to enhance relationships closeness, especially for employees who are dissimilar from their coworkers, by being creative at work,\u201d said Shalley.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA recent research paper by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business faculty member Christina E. Shalley asserts that creative workers, particularly of different gender and demographics, are sought out more by their coworkers, who work towards developing a closer working relationship with that individual.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Employees tend to align with creative workers, particulary from different genders and demographics, in the workplace."}],"uid":"28082","created_gmt":"2023-10-27 16:10:11","changed_gmt":"2023-11-03 18:59:36","author":"Lorrie Burroughs","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-10-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-10-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"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\u003ELorrie Burroughs\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"670380":{"#nid":"670380","#data":{"type":"news","title":"EI2 Programs Help Keep Georgia Businesses Lean and Healthy","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESean Castillo is in the win-win business. As an industrial hygienist in the Georgia Tech \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (EI2), his job is to ensure that employees are safe in their workspaces, and when he does that, he simultaneously improves a company\u2019s performance. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThat\u2019s been a theme for Castillo and his colleagues in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESafety, Health, Environmental Services\u003C\/a\u003E (SHES) program and their partners in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E (GaMEP)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E, part of EI2\u2019s suite of programs aimed at helping Georgia businesses thrive.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cA healthier workforce is healthy for business,\u201d said Castillo, part of the SHES team of consultants who often work closely with their GaMEP counterparts to improve safety while also maximizing productivity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis team of experts from EI2 assist companies trying to reach that critical intersection of both, combining smart ergonomics and safety enhancements with lean manufacturing practices. This can solve human performance gaps due to fatigue, heat, or some other environmental stressor, while helping businesses continue to improve their production processes and, ultimately, their bottom line.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese stressors cost U.S. industry billions of dollars each year \u2014 fatigue, for example, is responsible for about $136 billion in lost productivity.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cProtecting your employee \u2014 investing in safety now \u2014 saves a lot of money later,\u201d Castillo said. \u201cIt equates to less money spent on workers compensation and less employee turnover, which means less time training new employees, and that ideally leads to a more efficient process in the workplace.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt takes careful and intentional collaboration to bring those moving pieces together, and inextricably linked programs like SHES and GaMEP can help orchestrate all of that.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEnsuring Safe Workspaces\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESHES is staffed by safety consultants, like Castillo, who provide a free and essential service to Georgia businesses. They help companies ensure that they meet or exceed the standards set by the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/\u0022\u003EOSHA\u003C\/a\u003E), mainly through SHES\u2019 flagship \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-safety-health-and-environmental-services\/osha-consultation-program\/\u0022\u003EOSHA 21(d) Consultation Program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOur job is to ensure that workspaces and processes are designed so that anybody can perform the work safely,\u201d said Trey Sawyers, a safety, health, and ergonomics consultant on the SHES team, aiding small and mid-sized businesses in Georgia. When a company reaches out to SHES to apply for the free, confidential OSHA consultation program, a consultant like Sawyers gets assigned to the task, \u201cbased on our area of expertise,\u201d said Sawyers, an expert in ergonomics, which is the science of designing and adapting a workspace to efficiently suit the physical and mental needs and limitations of workers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIf a company is having ergonomic issues \u2014 maybe they\u2019re experiencing a lot of strains and sprains \u2014 then I might get the call because of my knowledge and understanding of anthropometry, and then I\u2019ll go take a close look at the facility,\u201d Sawyers said. Anthropometry is the scientific study of a human\u2019s size, form, and functional capacity. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESHES consultants can identify potential workplace hazards, provide guidance on how to comply with OSHA standards, and establish or improve safety and health programs in the company.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe caveat is the company has to correct any serious hazards that we find,\u201d said Castillo, who visits a wide range of workspaces in his role. For instance, his job will take him to construction and manufacturing sites, gun ranges, even office settings. \u201cWe do noise and air monitoring at all different types of workplaces. I was at a primary care clinic the other day. And over the past few years, we\u2019ve had a significant emphasis on stone fabricators, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8OwSp9_6E7o\u0026amp;list=PLphwzjC3Gz8NpMlevLSDSL4BzK7CjC2un\u0022\u003Elooking for overexposures to respirable crystalline silica\u003C\/a\u003E.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESilica, which is dust residue from the process of creating marble and quartz slabs, can lead to a lung disease called silicosis. OSHA established new limits that cut the permissible exposure limits in half, and that has kept the SHES consultants busy as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/stop-silicosis-forever\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia manufacturers try to achieve and maintain compliance\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKeeping Companies Cool\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAnother area of growing emphasis for Georgia Tech\u2019s consultants is heat-related stress in the workplace.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cCurrently, there are no standards to address this,\u201d Castillo said. \u201cFor example, there are no rules that say a construction site worker should drink this much water. There are suggested guidelines and emphasis programs for inspections for targeted industries where heat stress may be prevalent \u2014 but no standards, though that is coming.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe SHES team is trying to stay ahead of what will likely be new federal rules for heat mitigation. To help develop safe standards and better understand the effects of heat on workers, consultants like Castillo are going to construction sites, plant nurseries, and warehouses, and enlisting volunteers in field studies. Using heat stress monitor armbands, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/keeping-safe-as-the-heat-creeps-up\/\u0022\u003Ethey\u2019re monitoring data on workers\u2019 core body temperatures and heart rates\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThese tools are great because we\u2019re not only gathering some good data, but we can use them proactively to prevent heat events such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be fatal if left untreated,\u201d Castillo said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo further help educate Georgia companies about the risks of heat-related problems, SHES applied for and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/news\/newsreleases\/national\/09192023\u0022\u003Erecently won a Susan Harwood Training Grant\u003C\/a\u003E from the U.S. Department of Labor. The $160,000 award will support SHES consultants\u2019 efforts to further their work in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/safety-and-health-training-events\/safety-and-health-webinars-and-no-cost-training\/\u0022\u003Eheat stress education\u003C\/a\u003E so that \u201ccompanies and workers will understand the warning signs and the potential effects of heat stress, and how they can stay safe,\u201d Castillo said. \u201cWe\u2019re sure this will all become part of OSHA standards eventually, and we\u2019d like to help our clients stay ahead of the curve to protect their employees.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOSHA standards are the law, and while larger corporations routinely hire consulting firms to keep them on the straight and narrow, SHES is providing the same level of expertise for its smaller business clients for free. Most of those clients apply for help through SHES\u2019 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/consultation-form\/\u0022\u003Eonline request form\u003C\/a\u003E. And others find the help they need through the guidance of process improvement specialist Katie Hines and her colleagues in GaMEP.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELean and Safe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHines came to her appreciation of ergonomics naturally. After graduating from Auburn University, she entered the workforce as a manufacturing engineer for a building materials company, where \u201cit was just part of our day-to-day work life in that manufacturing environment, on the production floor,\u201d she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt took grad school and a deeper focus on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/lean-and-process-improvement\/\u0022\u003Elean and continuous improvement processes\u003C\/a\u003E to formalize that appreciation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile working toward her master\u2019s degree in chemical engineering at Auburn, Hines earned a certificate in occupational safety and ergonomics (like Sawyers, her SHES colleague). At the same time, Hines was helping to guide her company\u2019s lean and continuous improvement program. And when she joined Proctor and Gamble after completing her degree, \u201cThe lean concept and safety best practices were fully ingrained, part of the daily discussion there,\u201d she said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAll those hands-on manufacturing production floor experiences managing people and systems prepared Hines well for her current role as a project manager on GaMEP\u2019s Operational Excellence team, where her focus is entirely on lean and continuous improvement work \u2014 that is, helping companies reduce waste and improve production while also enhancing safety and ergonomics.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHines uses her expertise in knowing how manufacturing processes and people should look when everyone is safe and also productive. She can walk into a GaMEP client\u2019s facility and drive the process improvements and solutions that will help them achieve a leaner, more efficient form of production. And then, when she sees the need, Hines will recommend the client contact SHES, \u201cthe people who have their fingers on the data and the expertise to improve safety.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese were concepts that, for a long time, seemed to be working against each other \u2014 the very idea of maximizing production and improving profits while also emphasizing worker safety and comfort.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cBut you can have both,\u201d Castillo said. \u201cYou \u003Cem\u003Eshould\u003C\/em\u003E have both.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESHES and GaMEP are collaborating to help Georgia businesses thrive, by addressing safety and 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These are responsibilities and challenges that we boldly accept. And we know we can\u0027t get there alone. On the contrary, we need travel partners, like-minded innovators, and partners with whom we can go farther, and today\u0027s partnership with Hyundai is a perfect example of what that means,\u0022 Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe state of Georgia and the Institute have positioned themselves as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/2023\/03\/driving-change\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eleaders in the electrification of the automotive industry\u003C\/a\u003E. Hyundai is among the top sellers of electric vehicles in the United States as the company aims to produce up to 500,000 vehicles annually at the $7 billion Savannah plant when production begins in 2025. The plant will create 8,500 jobs, and the company\u0027s total investments are projected to inject tens of billions of dollars into the state economy while spurring the creation of up to 40,000 jobs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It\u0027s clear, we are in the right place with the right partners,\u0022 Jay Chang, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, said. \u0022When our executive chairman first decided on [the site of] the metaplant, one of the first things he said was, \u0027Make sure we collaborate with Georgia Tech.\u2019 Hyundai and Georgia Tech have a lot in common. We have proud histories. We celebrate excellence, and we have very high standards. What we love about Georgia Tech is the vision to be a leading research university that addresses global challenges and develops exceptional leaders from all backgrounds.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpearheading new opportunities for students, the partnership will create technical training and leadership development programming for Hyundai employees and initiate engagement activities to stimulate interest in STEM degrees among students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJos\u00e9 Mu\u00f1oz, president and global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North America, says the company quickly realized the potential impact of the newly forged partnership with Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Proximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility. Imagine zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered vehicles here on campus, advanced air mobility shuttling people to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, or riding hands-free and stress-free in autonomous vehicles during rush hour on I-75 and I-85. Together, Georgia Tech and Hyundai have the resources to fundamentally improve how people and goods move,\u0022 he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn pursuit of sustainability, Hyundai has invested heavily in the potential of hydrogen and plans to lean on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/hydrogen\u0022\u003Ethe Institute\u0027s expertise \u003C\/a\u003Eto explore the potential of the alternative fuel source, primarily for commercial vehicles. Hyundai has deployed its hydrogen-powered XCIENT rigs to transport materials in five countries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUniversity System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue was on hand for Tuesday\u2019s ceremony. Reflecting on his visits to the company\u0027s global headquarters in South Korea prior to the construction of the West Point, Georgia, Kia plant, he praised the company\u0027s values and world-class engineering ability.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This is a relationship built on mutual trust and respect. It\u0027s a company, a family atmosphere, and a culture that I respect and admire for the way they do business and honor progress, innovation, and creativity. That is why I am so excited about this partnership between the Hyundai Motor Group and the Georgia Institute of Technology because that will only enhance that,\u0022 Perdue said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOwned by Hyundai, Kia recently invested an additional $200 million into its West Point facility to prepare for the production of the all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV. 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From left to right:\u0026nbsp;Executive Vice President for Research\u0026nbsp;Chaouki Abdallah, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Executive Chairman of\u0026nbsp;Hyundai Motor Company Euisun Chung,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPresident and CEO Jay Chang,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EPresident and Global COO\u0026nbsp;Jos\u00e9\u0026nbsp;Mu\u00f1oz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1695166930","gmt_created":"2023-09-19 23:42:10","changed":"1695166930","gmt_changed":"2023-09-19 23:42:10","alt":"Georgia Tech and Hyundai leaders pose for a photo following the signing of the memorandum of understanding.","file":{"fid":"254884","name":"24-10417-P1-017.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/19\/24-10417-P1-017.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/19\/24-10417-P1-017.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":9233256,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/19\/24-10417-P1-017.jpg?itok=ioplTiP_"}}},"media_ids":["671759","671760","671761"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"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:Steven.gagliano@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESteven Gagliano\u003C\/a\u003E - Communications Officer\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["Steven.gagliano@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668605":{"#nid":"668605","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Avant South set for September 28-29","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs part of an effort to position the Institute as a convener of people,\u0026nbsp;ideas, and conversations\u0026nbsp;surrounding the world\u2019s most\u0026nbsp;important technological issues, Georgia Tech will host its inaugural Avant South event \u003Ca\u003ESept. 28 \u2013 29\u003C\/a\u003E. Each year, Avant South will welcome innovators and diverse voices\u0026nbsp;to Atlanta to discuss and explore\u0026nbsp;a different theme related to technological advancements and their impact, based on emerging trends and issues.\u200b \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis year\u2019s theme will center on AI and responsible stewardship.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003EIt will feature keynote speakers, breakout\u0026nbsp;sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an expo\u0026nbsp;showcasing research and real-life applications of AI.\u200b \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe goal is to create an experience for all levels of professionals and entrepreneurs where they can come to Georgia Tech and interact with speakers, researchers, and industry leaders.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u200b\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETopics will include AI in education, healthcare, arts and culture, and industry, as well as the role of regulatory and governmental oversight. At the Street Innovation Showcase, located in Tech Square and the Coda courtyard, students and faculty from universities and colleges across metro Atlanta, along with corporations, will present their research and applications of AI.\u0026nbsp;The showcase is free and open to the public.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAvant South is part of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.innovatl2023.com\/#overview\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInnovATL\u003C\/a\u003E, a citywide platform that amplifies the voices of metro Atlanta entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators. This year\u2019s edition is scheduled to take place during the first week of a monthlong celebration of Atlanta\u2019s innovation ecosystem \u2014 between Venture Atlanta, one of the nation\u2019s largest venture capital conferences, and the AC3 Festival, which honors hip-hop culture and the city\u2019s impact in music, technology, and entertainment.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe event kicks off the evening of Thursday, Sept. 28, with Southern Hospitality, a dinner on the Coda rooftop. Charles Isbell, ICS 1990, former dean of Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing and currently the provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be the featured speaker.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOn Friday, Sept. 29, C\u00e9sar A. Hidalgo, director of the Center for Collective Learning at the Artificial and Natural Intelligence Institute at the University of Toulouse, will be the morning keynote speaker. The lunch keynote is Kathy Baxter, PSY 1996, M.S. PSY 1998, and principal architect of responsible AI and tech at Salesforce. There will be a fireside chat with Tom Gruber, \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eco-founder and head of design for the company that created Siri, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eto wrap up Avant South. Rose Scott from 90.1 WABE will be a host and moderator throughout day two, which will take place at the Fox Theatre.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAvant South will showcase Georgia Tech as a trusted public voice that informs decision-makers in business, academia, and public policy on issues of consequence,\u201d said President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cWe want to cement our role as the go-to institution for finding solutions for global challenges, and I can\u2019t think of a more timely or urgent topic than m\u003Cspan\u003Eanaging the impact of AI on society and making ethical and responsible decisions about how to use and create this technology.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca\u003EFor more information, including a list of top presenters, visit \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avantsouth.com\/\u0022\u003Eavantsouth.com\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"For two days in September, Georgia Tech will bring together experts and thought leaders across multiple fields and disciplines to explore the theme of creating and using AI responsibly. 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"}],"uid":"36418","created_gmt":"2023-07-26 14:26:03","changed_gmt":"2023-09-13 13:36:59","author":"sgagliano3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-09-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-09-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671688":{"id":"671688","type":"image","title":"Avant_South_NC.jpg","body":null,"created":"1694611608","gmt_created":"2023-09-13 13:26:48","changed":"1694611608","gmt_changed":"2023-09-13 13:26:48","alt":"Avant South at Georgia Tech","file":{"fid":"254793","name":"Avant_South_NC.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/13\/Avant_South_NC.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/13\/Avant_South_NC.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":11614848,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/13\/Avant_South_NC.jpg?itok=xAlvt-0Z"}}},"media_ids":["671688"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"145171","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"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:bzimmerman@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrice Zimmerman\u003C\/a\u003E -\u0026nbsp;Assistant Director for Social Media and Thought Leadership\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["bzimmerman@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668832":{"#nid":"668832","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech and Hyundai Announce Multi-Decade Partnership","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Hyundai Motor Company today announced a multi-decade partnership as part of Hyundai\u2019s\u0026nbsp;investments in the state of Georgia. The vision for the partnership includes research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, hydrogen economy, workforce development, and smart cities, among many other areas of cooperation. More details will be announced in the coming months.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHyundai is investing $5.54 billion to develop the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, a new dedicated electric vehicle and battery plant in Bryan County, Georgia, which will create more than 8,100 direct jobs. Hyundai created a $120,000 STEM scholarship at Georgia Tech when it broke ground on the site in October 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership also includes field-naming recognition at Bobby Dodd Stadium, which will now be known as Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, and sponsorship elements that feature enhancements to boost the experience on gamedays for fans in and around the home of Georgia Tech football.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLike Georgia Tech, Hyundai is a global brand that is synonymous with quality, innovation, and a commitment to advancing\u0026nbsp;technology to make a positive difference in the world. The more we have gotten to know each other, the more obvious the\u0026nbsp;alignment of our values has become,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Georgia Tech President A\u0301ngel Cabrera.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI am grateful for the transformative\u0026nbsp;investments Hyundai is making in our state, and I am proud that the Hyundai brand will feature prominently on our campus. I\u0026nbsp;look forward to working with Hyundai leaders to deepen our partnership as we work to develop exceptional leaders and\u0026nbsp;produce new ideas that will shape the automotive industry and advance mobility in the future.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is known around the world for having some of the best and brightest graduates as well as a\u0026nbsp;storied athletics\u0026nbsp;program,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said Jose\u0301 Mun\u0303oz, president and global COO of Hyundai Motor Company, and president and CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Motor North\u0026nbsp;America. \u201cProximity to institutions like Georgia Tech was one of the many reasons Hyundai selected\u0026nbsp;Georgia for our new EV manufacturing facility. We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Georgia Tech, which will include\u0026nbsp;opportunities for student professional development and cooperative work programs in addition to athletic engagements.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech\u0026nbsp;Athletics is proud to partner with Hyundai as it invests in Georgia Tech and the state of Georgia. This partnership will be truly transformative for Georgia Tech Athletics, both now and for years to come,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said J Batt, director of Athletics, Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI want to express our sincere appreciation to Jose\u0301 Mun\u0303oz and his team for their genuine interest in aligning with Georgia Tech. We are thrilled to join forces with Hyundai and look forward to a long-lasting, mutually beneficial partnership.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe benefits of the partnership are wide-ranging and substantial for Georgia Tech and the state of Georgia. They include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EA vital pathway for Georgia Tech to meet its stated goal of expanding its stature as a leading research entity in the electrification of the automotive industry through its world-class hydrogen research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAn opportunity for Georgia Tech to more broadly contribute to the state of Georgia\u2019s commitment as a hub for the\u0026nbsp;production of electric vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ENew revenue for Georgia Tech Athletics, which, within the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, will be vital in providing student-athletes and teams with the resources needed to compete at the highest levels, both athletically and academically. The new revenue will also allow Georgia Tech Athletics to continue to provide Tech students, alumni, and fans with a world-class experience as supporters of the Yellow Jackets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field is the oldest on-campus stadium in NCAA Division I\u2019s Football Bowl Subdivision and one of the nation\u2019s most unique and historic settings for college football. It opened in 1913 as Grant Field, then was renamed, in honor of legendary Georgia Tech Coach and Athletics Director Bobby Dodd, in 1988. The historic Grant Field name will continue to be memorialized with a display at the stadium.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELegends, which has managed corporate partnerships and multimedia rights for Georgia Tech Athletics since 2021, helped facilitate the athletics partnership with Hyundai.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EABOUT GEORGIA TECH ATHLETICS\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith 400-plus student-athletes across 17 varsity sports, Georgia Tech competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics as a member of NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), while also developing young people who will change the world. Georgia Tech has long been a leader in innovation in college athletics with the NCAA CHAMPS\/Life Skills Program (known as the Total Person Program at GT), commitments to athletics scholarships until student-athletes graduate, and the use of virtual reality in recruiting among the many concepts that originated on The Flats. The Yellow Jackets have won five national championships during their illustrious history (four in football\u0026nbsp;\u2013 1917, 1928, 1952, and 1990; one in women\u2019s tennis \u2013\u0026nbsp;2007) and\u0026nbsp;appeared in two Final Fours in men\u2019s basketball (1990 and 2004) and three College World Series in baseball (1994, 2002, and 2006). Combining world-class education with top-notch athletics, Georgia Tech has produced 90 Academic All-Americans. For more on Georgia Tech Athletics, visit ramblinwreck.com.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EABOUT HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision\u0026nbsp;\u2018Progress for Humanity,\u2019\u0026nbsp;Hyundai Motor Company is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced\u0026nbsp;technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EABOUT LEGENDS\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;offering clients and partners a 360-degree data-and-analytics-fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports, collegiate, attractions, entertainment, conventions, and leisure. They are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit Legends.net and follow Legends on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The partnership includes field-naming recognition at Bobby Dodd Stadium, which will now be known as Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. 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The grant will increase job and wage opportunities in distressed and rural communities, as well as among historically underrepresented and underserved groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Technology Corridor (GA-AIM) effort is one of 21 winning projects the White House \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eda.gov\/news\/press-releases\/2022\/09\/02\/build-back-better-regional-challenge-awardees-announced.htm\u0022\u003Eannounced today\u003C\/a\u003E under the Biden administration\u2019s $1 billion\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eda.gov\/arpa\/build-back-better\/\u0022\u003EBuild Back Better Regional Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E. The award follows a $500,000 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/14\/georgia-tech-wins-commerce-department-grant-develop-ai-manufacturing-economic\u0022\u003EPhase 1 feasibility grant\u003C\/a\u003E the project received in 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is honored to lead this vision of collaborative innovation and economic development across all regions of our state,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cThis award underscores the Institute\u0027s commitment to leverage our resources and expertise to address great challenges, serve our state and nation, and amplify our impact on the world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe selected awardees represent projects in 24 states with grant amounts ranging from $25 million to $65 million.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs we invest and grow critical industries in the U.S., we want to create industry hubs in diverse communities across the country,\u201d U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement. \u201cThese grants will provide critical and historic funding directly to community coalitions to invest in new infrastructure, research and development, and workforce development programs while creating good-paying jobs, supporting workers, and prioritizing equity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GA-AIM project is led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mse.gatech.edu\/people\/aaron-stebner\u0022\u003EAaron Stebner\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnaenniscpf\/\u0022\u003EDonna Ennis\u003C\/a\u003E, director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development in Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E and also director of its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiambdabusinesscenter.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia MBDA Business Center\u003C\/a\u003E; and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/thomas-kurfess\u0022\u003EThomas R. Kurfess\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ability\u0026nbsp;to integrate our discoveries and innovations here at the AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility with novel workforce programs and transformative outreach experiences is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something greater in ways that increase opportunity and prosperity for all Georgians,\u201d Stebner said. \u201cThrough an equitable AI manufacturing innovation focus, the assembled\u0026nbsp;coalition of partners and stakeholders across the state will\u0026nbsp;build a more prosperous and resilient Georgia and set a nation-leading example.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ampf.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EAI Manufacturing Pilot Facility\u003C\/a\u003E, which will allow for government and industry pilot trials, cybersecurity games, and workforce training for AI manufacturing technologies, is just one component of Georgia Tech\u2019s support for the project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo of Georgia Tech\u2019s commercialization programs \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.icorpssouth.com\/\u0022\u003EI-Corps South\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 will create a center for the commercialization of AI manufacturing technologies into local and regional startups through training built on the National Science Foundation\u2019s I-Corps curriculum.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Tech\u2019s economic development arm, will engage in focused outreach and technical assistance to small- and mid-sized manufacturers and minority business enterprises through its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E (GaMEP) and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiambdabusinesscenter.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia MBDA Business Center\u003C\/a\u003E programs. Other Enterprise Innovation Institute programs include the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/edl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEconomic Development Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Inclusive Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EATDC\u003C\/a\u003E, which will focus on outreach and engagement in distressed and underserved parts of the state, create workforce development programs, implementation strategies, and attract outside investment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe work that we will accomplish with our broad spectrum of partners in this new endeavor will leverage the latest technology in artificial intelligence to grow and strengthen our workforce ensuring that the growing manufacturing sector in Georgia has the skilled workforce that it requires for today\u2019s as well as tomorrow\u2019s needs,\u201d Kurfess said. \u201cAt the same the high paying and secure jobs will be going to a very diverse population base from across the state, providing an equitable robust future for all citizens of Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESupply Chain \u0026amp; Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E will study the impact of automation technologies, build automation solutions tailored for rural manufacturers, and create programs that lower the barrier for rural manufacturers\u2019 access to use the AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Georgia Tech\u2019s\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E K-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E programs will expand their emphasis to rural and underserved areas of the state by piloting a rural regional event with a region-specific prize. They will also create supplemental lessons centered on AI and data science that will be part of a K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are excited to be a part of this collaborative effort to catalyze research and innovation in AI and manufacturing across the state of Georgia,\u201d said Chaouki T. Abdallah, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech. \u201cThis project aligns with our goals to expand economic opportunity in our state\u0027s underserved communities, and to serve as a collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research that advances technology and improves people\u2019s lives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is working with a coalition of statewide partners to create a foundation that supports existing business growth and new business ventures across the state especially in underserved communities and rural Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAll across the state of Georgia, our programs in the Enterprise Innovation Institute work hard to unlock potential and foster economic opportunity for all, particularly in underserved and marginalized communities,\u201d said David Bridges, vice president of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, and co-author of the grant proposal with Stebner. \u201cThis project leverages what we and our partners each do best to help achieve our broader Georgia AIM goals.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech\u2019s partners include the:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dca.ga.gov\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Community Affairs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gacybercenter.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Cyber Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/houstoncountyga.net\/\u0022\u003EHouston County Development Authority\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kittlabs.io\/\u0022\u003EKITTLabs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/russellcenter.org\/\u0022\u003ERussell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.21stcenturypartnership.com\/\u0022\u003ERobins Air Force Base 21st Century Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/\u0022\u003ESpelman College\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.swgrc.org\/\u0022\u003ESouthwest Georgia Regional Commission\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/techsofcolor.org\/\u0022\u003ETechnologists of Color\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tagedonline.org\/\u0022\u003ETechnology Association of Georgia Education Collaborative\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tcsg.edu\/\u0022\u003ETechnical College System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00b7\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.uga.edu\/\u0022\u003EUniversity of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat\u0027s really special about this effort\u0026nbsp;is that it\u0027s centered on a wholistic approach with innovation, not just one piece of AI or manufacturing,\u201d Ennis said. \u201cWe\u0027re working collectively statewide to transform and propel forward our industry, communities, and most importantly, our people.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat collective approach is critical to GA-AIM\u2019s success, said Houston County Development Authority Executive Director Angie Gheesling.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Development Authority and the 21st Century Partnership lead the Middle Georgia Innovation Project, which includes 11 counties in the Middle Georgia region, a diverse landscape of communities from rural to urban,\u201d she said. \u201cThis award further facilitates the continuation of several years of collaboration between local leadership, our universities, private industry, and Robins Air Force Base to position ourselves as a Software Center of Excellence. We are grateful to Georgia Tech for the opportunity to partner and contribute to the overall future success of GA-AIM.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBurunda Prince, chief operating officer of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, echoed those sentiments, saying its reach is exponentially amplified through the GA-AIM partnership.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Center will create a mobile, 5,000-square-foot LaunchPad AI Innovation Studio to provide prototyping and proof-of-concept development of physical products. Black entrepreneurs in rural and urban Georgia will have access to equipment, training, and mentoring, and LaunchPad AI will also be open to AI InVenture teams from Atlanta\u2019s urban K-12 schools.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201c\u003C\/strong\u003EAs part of the Build Back Better grant, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs will help Black businesses leverage the benefits of artificial intelligence to provide better data and insights that will build stronger companies and drive greater wealth generation,\u201d Prince said. \u201cWhat makes this opportunity unique is the cross collaboration of partners which will engage and empower communities across Georgia through access to technologies that often are inaccessible.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEqually as important is the education component and the ability for it to be a bridge to new skills and opportunities for Georgia workers, said Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe funding for the project will equip four TCSG colleges with state-of-the-art manufacturing studios that will showcase the clean, safe state of modern manufacturing,\u201d Dozier said. \u201cAutomation in manufacturing creates a demand for more skilled jobs, giving TCSG the charge to strengthen the workforce pipeline by training Georgians in these exciting, new technologies. The Georgia AIM project provides the funding to meet these opportunities head on.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E###\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the U.S. Economic Development Administration\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation\u0027s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA makes investments in economically distressed\u0026nbsp;communities to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe 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.\u0026nbsp;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\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELargest grant ever awarded to a Georgia Tech-led coalition of partners to drive Build Back Better initiatives\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Largest grant ever awarded to a Georgia Tech-led coalition of partners to drive Build Back Better initiatives"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-09-02 11:43:30","changed_gmt":"2023-07-28 17:19:27","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/news\/2022\/09\/building-georgia-ai-and-manufacturing","title":"Building Georgia with AI and Manufacturing"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2835","name":"ai"},{"id":"215","name":"manufacturing"},{"id":"191217","name":"GA-AIM"},{"id":"189095","name":"Aaron Stebner"},{"id":"186603","name":"David Bridges"},{"id":"170301","name":"Donna Ennis"},{"id":"189519","name":"build back better"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWriter: P\u00e9ralte C. Paul I\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;I 404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMedia contact: Ayana Isles |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eaisles3@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| 404.660.2927\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668385":{"#nid":"668385","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Dataset of Committee\u0027s Public Comms Yields New Insights into Federal Reserve\u0027s Influence","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn investment strategy based on findings culled from a new dataset is proving that it can provide substantially better financial returns than a traditional \u201cbuy and hold\u201d approach.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset compiles meeting minutes, speeches, and press conference transcripts from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). It is the largest tokenized and annotated dataset of its kind.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn investment strategy developed using the dataset predicted investment returns yielding 163.4% higher than the buy and hold method on the QQQ index fund from 2011 to 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset and strategy are part of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2305.07972\u0022\u003Enew research findings from Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E. The findings document the influence the FOMC has on markets and the economy through its public communications. The research is being presented this month at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2023).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy understanding the impact of FOMC communications on market movements, investors can make more informed decisions, and potentially protect their portfolios from sudden downturns or capitalize on growth opportunities,\u201d said Ph.D. student and lead researcher\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAgam Shah\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAdditionally, it can help economists at the Federal Reserve Banks more efficiently understand the impact of their communication.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/acl-2023\/\u0022\u003EMICROSITE: Georgia Tech at ACL 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe dataset contains 214 meeting minutes, 1,026 speeches, and transcripts from 63 press conferences. The meeting minutes and speeches span from January 1996 to October 2022. The press conference archive dates from April 2011 to October 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo explore this heap of FOMC pronouncements, Shah and his team crafted a novel machine-learning classification task. The new task categorized statements in the dataset as hawkish, dovish, or neutral, rather than just positive, negative, or neutral.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe classification task allows computer models to understand FOMC policy stances through the language used in their correspondence. This in turn guides models to predict how markets react to communications, giving investors valuable information to form their own strategies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne of the reasons our research achieved these remarkable results is because it harnesses the power of natural language processing (NLP) to systematically analyze a vast amount of data which is impractical for humans to process effectively,\u201d Shah said. \u201cThis provides a much more nuanced understanding of the market\u2019s response to FOMC communications.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShah is a Ph.D. student in the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). He is advised by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESudheer Chava\u003C\/strong\u003E, a professor in the Scheller College of Business.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESuvan Paturi\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Georgia Tech alumnus and software engineer at Nasdaq eVestment, co-authored the paper with Shah and Chava.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe group will present their paper at a time when the FOMC and the Federal Reserve are in news headlines now more than ever. To curb inflation, the Fed has increased interest rates ten consecutive times from March 2022 to June 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne example that inspired the group occurred during this period on Aug. 26, 2022. Here, FOMC Chair Jerome Powell gave an eight-minute speech that resulted in an almost $3 trillion decline in U.S. equity market value.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis study not only affirms that markets are reactive to words spoken through public communications but now those effects can be measured and predicted. It also provides new tools to help investors make better, more informed decisions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe application of computational methods to finance and economics revolutionizes the way analysts interpret data. It enables us to handle enormous datasets and extract valuable insights that would otherwise remain hidden,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis empowers decision-makers to craft strategies that are based on a deeper understanding of market dynamics, leading to potentially higher returns and more efficient financial systems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENew Georgia Tech research may help investors make more informed decisions and potentially capitalize on growth opportunities. The research team has created\u0026nbsp;a dataset compiling meeting minutes, speeches, and press conference transcripts from the Federal Open Market Committee. 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However, the same system doesn\u2019t work for every drug \u2014 for example, the methods used for capturing and releasing a small-molecule medication won\u2019t work if you want to deliver a biologic drug.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThat\u2019s where \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ozlinktech.com\/\u0022\u003EOZ-Link\u003C\/a\u003E hopes to make a significant impact.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWhat\u2019s unique about our technology is that, whether the carrier system is an antibody, nanoparticle, polymer, or hydrogel, it connects to whatever the drug is,\u201d said Kasie Collins, CEO and co-founder of OZ-Link, a startup company growing in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.finnlabresearch.org\/index.html\u0022\u003Elab of Georgia Tech researcher M.G. Finn\u003C\/a\u003E, professor, chair, and James A. Carlos Family Chair for Pediatric Technology in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. \u201cOur technology is designed to be compatible with both small molecules and biologics.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe early-stage company is working to demonstrate that its system can provide sustained, extended release in ways that can be varied from days to weeks. Small-molecule drugs (the most common drugs on the market) and biologics (the fastest emerging class of drugs) can both benefit from this type of delivery, but in different ways and over different time frames, depending on the target. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECurrently, there is nothing on the market capable of doing that effectively, and drug manufacturers large and small are intrigued by the notion of such precise biocompatible delivery. Based on the feedback that OZ-Link has received from its potential client base, the company is at work now on its next phase of research and development.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re in the process of developing our first preclinical prototype, featuring our programmable drug delivery system for the extended release of protein therapeutics,\u201d said Collins, whose team has entered a new partnership that will help the fledgling company focus on developing its technology.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOZ-Link was notified recently that it had been selected for commercialization support and funding through the Biolocity Fund for 2023-24. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biolocity.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EBiolocity\u003C\/a\u003E, based in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022\u003EWallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University\u003C\/a\u003E, is a philanthropic program that supports early-stage medical technologies from both campuses.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to CEO Collins, OZ-Link\u2019s founding leadership team includes Steve Seo, chief operating officer; Jasmine Hwang, chief scientific officer; and Wenting Shi, a Ph.D. candidate whose dissertation research plays a critical role in the further development of the Oz-Link technology. All are members or affiliates of the Finn lab.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThey recently participated in Biolocity U, a program that provides business and legal counseling, lectures, internship opportunities, and other tools for startups. After making a final pitch, they were selected for funding.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe had just finished doing customer discovery at a local conference when we got the news about Biolocity, which was so important. It allows us to do critical feasibility studies, which are necessary for follow-on funding efforts,\u201d Collins said. \u201cAdditionally, it allows the team to work on OZ-Link research and development full time.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe company also was part of the inaugural cohort that completed the Nucleate Activator program in Atlanta last semester. This program supports next generation bioentrepreneurs with mentorship, workshops, networking, and a pitch competition. OZ-Link won the Regional High Impact Culture Award, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewhich recognizes cutting-edge scientific ideas with the greatest positive impact on society\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe foundation of the company is right there in its name, which comes from the chemical structures in OZ-Link\u2019s technology: ozanorbornadiene (also called OND) and azanorbornadiene (ZND) molecules. \u201cWe use this small-molecule technology as a means of linking the therapeutic cargo to a drug delivery system,\u201d Collins said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe company is in the process of developing its first viable product, which would deliver injectable protein drugs. But that\u2019s just the beginning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe technology is at a nascent stage now, but our feasibility data will help us secure co-development partnerships down the road,\u201d Collins said. \u201cSuch partnerships would give us an opportunity to broaden our scope and demonstrate that we can deliver different types of drugs in an efficient, programmable manner.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEarly stage company from M.G. 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But you might also try a peer-to-peer online lending platform such as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prosper.com\u0022\u003EProsper.com\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kiva.org\/\u0022\u003EKiva\u003C\/a\u003E. These platforms publish your loan request and interested investors \u2013 individuals or companies \u2013 fund your loan. In contrast to a bank loan in which the money comes from the bank, the money in a peer-to-peer loan comes from a group of investors, many of whom may be individuals similar to the borrower. If your credit score looks good and your request is reasonable, you should have no problem attracting investors to fund your loan. But what if attracting investors to your loan depends on whether you live in a \u201cred\u201d or a \u201cblue\u201d state?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s the question two faculty members, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/overby\/index.html\u0022\u003EEric Overby\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, Catherine and Edwin Wahlen Professor of Information Technology Management at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jindal.utdallas.edu\/faculty\/hongchang-wang\/\u0022\u003EHongchang Wang\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor of Information Systems at the University of Texas -Naveen Jindal School of Management, investigated in their paper \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/papers.ssrn.com\/sol3\/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3908046\u0022\u003EDo Political Differences Inhibit Market Transactions? An Investigation in the Context of Online Lending\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u201d forthcoming in \u003Cem\u003EManagement Science\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocation and Ideology \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESuppose an investor in Alabama \u2013 generally considered a red state \u2013 is choosing between two loans to fund. The borrowers have similar profiles, with one living in South Dakota (also a red state) and the other living in Vermont (a blue state). Wang and Overby asked the question: Would the Alabama investor be more likely to fund the South Dakota borrower because they are more likely to share political ideologies and personal worldviews?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe researchers used data on who lent to whom in the peer-to-peer lending market prosper.com from 2006 to 2011 to study this question. They applied multiple models, including a gravity model and a difference in differences (DID) model that looked at how investors reacted to California\u2019s legalization of same-sex marriage. They found a nuanced effect. Lending offers dropped by as much as 11.6% when the investor\u2019s state was more conservative than the borrower\u2019s state. But when the investor\u2019s state was more liberal than the borrower\u2019s state, there was no significant relationship.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen California legalized same-sex marriage, we found that investors from most states reacted by issuing more lending offers to California borrowers, except for investors from states with much more conservative political ideologies,\u201d said Professor Wang.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe difference between investors from liberal and conservative states relates to an on-going debate in the psychology literature,\u201d Professor Overby said. \u201cThe \u2018prejudice gap\u2019 hypothesis posits that conservatives are more intolerant of liberals than vice versa, whereas the \u2018ideological conflict\u2019 hypothesis posits that conservatives and liberals are equally intolerant of each other. Our results are consistent with the \u2018prejudice gap\u2019 hypothesis.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERelated, the researchers found that borrowers from states that are more liberal than those of the investors active on the platform were less likely to have their loans funded. As Professor Overby explained, \u201cThe negative effect of political distance interfered with the basic function of the platform because fewer loans were getting funded.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExperience Matters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the political distance effect was not apparent for experienced investors. As Wang described, \u201cWe found that the political distance between a borrower and the group of investors funding the loan doesn\u2019t affect the loan\u2019s repayment performance. It may be that investors learn this as they gain experience, so they stop considering a borrower\u2019s likely political ideology in their lending decisions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWang and Overby\u2019s research speaks to the negative effects of political polarization. In many cases, those with opposing political ideologies can\u2019t agree on basic facts. The study shows that the negative effects of polarization also apply to peer-to-peer lending, at least for inexperienced investors. But as Overby put it, \u201cThe issue we document is not unsolvable. It goes away with experience, likely as investors learn that differences in political ideology don\u2019t predict loan performance. We think education from peer-to-peer lending platforms about the factors that \u003Cem\u003Edo\u003C\/em\u003E predict loan performance can substitute for this experience.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EResearch by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business faculty member Eric Overby finds there is political bias in online lending platforms between investors and borrowers in red or blue states, but this bias declines as investors gain experience. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Research by Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business faculty member Eric Overby shows political bias exists between investors and borrowers in red or blue states. 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The weekend leading into the federal holiday also represents the unofficial start of summer and is packed with events around Atlanta. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAtlanta Jazz Festival: Saturday, May 27 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Monday, May 29\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOne of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the celebration of music and culture returns to Piedmont Park for its 46th iteration. Fifteen artists will perform during the three-day event, which runs daily from 11 a.m. \u00adto\u0026nbsp;11 p.m. Along with musical acts, the festival features local artists and entrepreneurs in a vendor market, and food trucks will be set up around the park. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor a full schedule, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atljazzfest.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBrew at the Zoo: Saturday, May 27, 6 \u2013 9:30 p.m. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EZoo Atlanta\u2019s Brew at the Zoo event offers after-hours access to the facility with beer and wine samples from 20 different breweries, live music from three different bands throughout the exhibits, discussions with zookeepers, and yard games. General admission and VIP tickets are available, with proceeds benefiting the zoo\u2019s conservation efforts.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/event\/brew-at-the-zoo\/?utm_source=atlanta.net\u0026amp;utm_medium=event+listing\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Brew+at+the+Zoo\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStone Mountain Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 26 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Monday, May 29 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBeginning Friday, Stone Mountain will host its annual Memorial Day weekend event. Every evening will feature \u003Cspan\u003Ea musical salute to the troops with an extended fireworks finale following the attraction\u2019s new Music Across America Light Show. The show features \u003C\/span\u003Eimmersive lighting, flames, lasers, and 250 color-changing drones synchronized to music. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAlong with a flag-folding ceremony, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ethe Air National Guard Band of the South will perform \u003Cspan\u003ESaturday through Monday. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/stonemountainpark.com\/activity\/events\/memorial-day-weekend\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAlpharetta Arts Streetfest: Saturday, May 27 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Sunday, May 28, 10 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;5 p.m.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWith over 100 vendors, activities, and street performers, the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest \u2013\u0026nbsp;located at the Grove at Wills Park \u2013 is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to\u0026nbsp;5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with a parking lot full of food trucks and vendors at the Alpharetta Community Center. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.splashfestivals.com\/events-festivals\/alpharetta-arts-streetfest\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMemorial Day Classic 5K: Monday, May 29, 8 a.m.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe fourth annual Atlanta Memorial Day Classic 5K begins in Atlanta\u2019s Old Fourth Ward, and the route will be lined with photos of fallen heroes. Participants receive a finisher\u2019s medal. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor registration information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/GA\/Atlanta\/MemorialDayClassic5KatAtlanta\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMemorial Day Family Canoe Day: Monday, May 29, 9 a.m.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEnjoy the outdoors and start your summer with a\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Erelaxing paddle on the Chattahoochee Nature Center\u2019s Beaver Pond. This event is a beginner-friendly canoeing experience with CNC guides going over basic techniques and leading races and games. All equipment, including a canoe, paddles, and personal flotation devices, is provided. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chattnaturecenter.org\/events\/memorial-day-family-canoe-day\/?occurrence=2023-05-29\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Georgia Renaissance Festival: Saturday, May 27 \u2013\u0026nbsp;Monday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. \u2013\u0026nbsp;6 p.m. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETypically open Saturday and Sunday, the festival located in Fairburn will remain open on Memorial Day, with \u003Cspan\u003Eveterans, active duty military personnel, and first responders getting in free on Monday. In its 38th year, the festival offers daily entertainment with jousting tournaments, live music, and more, along with traditional fair food and beverages. A vendor market is also open daily. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.garenfest.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECampus will close Monday for Memorial Day. Ahead of the federal holiday, there\u2019s no shortage of family-friendly activities around Atlanta. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Campus will close Monday for Memorial Day. Ahead of the federal holiday, there\u2019s no shortage of family-friendly activities around Atlanta. 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Saxena has been a part of the CREATE-X team since 2019, when he was named associate director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ps:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003ELaunch program\u003C\/a\u003E. He became the interim director in 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a faculty-led, student-focused initiative geared toward instilling entrepreneurial confidence in Georgia Tech students through the creation of startups.\u0026nbsp;Students in the program can take courses and participate in workshops to build business skills, build prototypes, and receive mentorship, funding, and in-kind services to support launching their own startup during the program\u2019s summer incubator, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ps:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to joining the CREATE-X team, Saxena spent more than 20 years building and guiding multiple startup companies, working as a development engineer and an early-stage venture capitalist, and publishing several research papers on cardiovascular fluid mechanics and mechanical heart valves. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, his alma mater, Saxena studied mechanical engineering. He then earned a European master\u2019s degree from the Von Karman Institute for fluid dynamics and an MBA from Emory University.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that he\u2019s the director of CREATE-X, Saxena wants to continue expanding awareness of the programs benefits to as many students as he can.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy passion for the program has only grown since I joined the team,\u201d Saxena said. \u201cOur students have the skills and creativity to build startups, and I want them to know that CREATE-X will not only help them take their ideas to market, but also instill an entrepreneurial mindset and confidence which will be a lifelong skill for them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince CREATE-X began, more than 5,000 students have been involved, crossing 38 majors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaxena said it\u2019s been an honor to be a part of so many students\u2019 entrepreneurial journey. Even after students graduate, Saxena still takes the time to give them advice and connect them to others in the Atlanta business community. That dedication to mentorship has also translated to the students who participate in the program. Founders continually reach out to Saxena to get involved with coaching students and helping the program where they can.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaxena said he wants to continue building connections across campus and beyond, harnessing the wealth of knowledge, experience, skills and resources of Georgia Tech to help students be successful, regardless of their career pathway after graduation. He also wants to encourage those students that doubt they can create startups to try entrepreneurship as students, when the opportunity cost for them can be significantly lower.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCREATE-X is rapidly growing, launching more than 350 startups since we began in\u0026nbsp;2014. Rahul has a proven track record of success at CREATE-X, and I\u2019m confident that his continued leadership will foster even more growth,\u201d Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, vice president of the Office of Commercialization at Georgia Tech. \u201cHe has a firm grasp on what students need to gain entrepreneurial confidence and launch successful startups, the dedication to go out on campus and connect with students and other stakeholders, and he has a broad skill set to tackle the challenges of overseeing one of our nation\u2019s largest student entrepreneurship platforms. We couldn\u2019t have picked a better champion for our program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERahul Saxena, who joined the Georgia Tech CREATE-X team in 2019, has been appointed as the program\u0027s\u0026nbsp;director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Rahul Saxena, who joined the Georgia Tech CREATE-X team in 2019, \u00a0has been appointed as the program\u0027s\u00a0director.\u00a0"}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2023-03-01 17:20:12","changed_gmt":"2023-05-16 21:36:59","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-03-01T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"666316":{"id":"666316","type":"image","title":"Rahul Saxena at Founders\u0027 Forum","body":null,"created":"1677690799","gmt_created":"2023-03-01 17:13:19","changed":"1677691120","gmt_changed":"2023-03-01 17:18:40","alt":"Rahul Saxena, director of CREATE-X, presents the program to students at Founders\u0027 Forum","file":{"fid":"251937","name":"DSC_0090-1.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0090-1_0.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0090-1_0.png","mime":"image\/png","size":9538976,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC_0090-1_0.png?itok=S9gaSas_"}}},"media_ids":["666316"],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"192255","name":"go-commercializationnews"},{"id":"192256","name":"go-commercializationreserach"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"192259","name":"cos-students"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBreanna Durham, marketing strategist for CREATE-X\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"666768":{"#nid":"666768","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Two Tech Women Pave Their Own Way in Automotive Industry ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWomen make up just 24% of the automotive industry, but Georgia Tech graduates Jenn Voelker and Julia Vorpahl haven\u0027t let statistics stop them from paving their own way in a male-dominated field. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBoth Voelker and Vorpahl work for Karma Automotive, a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer based in California. Beginning with their time at Tech, they\u0027ve never let gender bias stop them from pursuing their passion. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022It\u0027s math,\u0022 Vorpahl, a\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Evisualization and digital\u0026nbsp;design modeler at Karma, said. \u0022You either get the question right, or you get the question wrong. I think that attitude really helps when you get into a professional environment. It teaches you to have tougher skin where if you are the best for that job, you will get the job. That\u0027s what Georgia Tech instilled.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVorpahl grew up in the industry watching her family operate what is now the oldest independently owned Mercedes-Benz dealer in metro Atlanta after her grandfather, an engine designer for the German automaker, came to America and opened the shop in 1967. She arrived at Georgia Tech unsure if she\u0027d follow in her family\u0027s footsteps, but ultimately, she landed an internship at Daimler, the nation\u0027s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile other interns came in with a background in automotive design, Vorpahl\u2019s willingness to learn and tireless work ethic landed her a full-time job as the only woman in the company\u0027s design studio. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDuring her three years at Daimler before accepting her position at Karma in 2022, she\u0027d occasionally make the drive from Portland, Oregon, back to Georgia. Along the way, she crossed paths with truckers, who often expressed surprise that Vorpahl was among those behind the scenes designing their rigs. She often heard questions like \u201cWhy do you work there?\u201d or \u201cHow did you end up there?\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAnd her response was simple. \u0022Women like cars, too.\u201d\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThat rang true through Voelker\u0027s childhood as well. When the senior director of program management for Karma arrived in Atlanta for her first year at Georgia Tech, she knew she\u0027d found a place that could help her turn an aptitude for math and science, and a fervor for cars, into a career. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022Best move I ever made,\u0022 Voelker said on her decision to enroll at Tech, although it wasn\u0027t just the Institute\u0027s stellar reputation that lured her from her home state of New Hampshire. \u0022I visited campus in February. There was 6 feet of snow on the ground and then I came to Atlanta, and the flowers were blooming.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAfter changing her major from mechanical engineering to industrial design, Voelker got her foot in the door through an internship with Masterack, a commercial cargo vehicle equipment manufacturer based in Atlanta. She attended Tech at a time when women made up around 27% of the undergraduate population, so when she entered the workforce, she wasn\u0027t fazed. \u0022It never bothered me. I have always felt like I fit right in, especially when it\u0027s \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ethe right school, the right class, or the right company where everybody appreciates learning from each other and working together towards a common goal\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u0022 she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn fact, her experience on North Avenue taught her to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ealways keep learning and never give up\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, a piece of advice she now passes along to other women entering the industry. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EDon\u2019t be afraid to g\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eive your opinion in meetings, speak up and use all of the knowledge that you\u0027ve learned over the years toward whatever project you\u0027re working on,\u0022 said Voelker, who worked her way up the ladder at Masterack for 18 years before seeking a new challenge at Karma. \u201cThat\u0027s one thing that I haven\u0027t backed down on. If I have a strong opinion about something, I have no fear of saying it.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVorpahl and Voelker each commended Karma for their dedication to promoting hard-working women and a culture that fosters diversity \u2014 a principle that Vorpahl especially values after completing two study abroad programs at the University of Singapore and the University of Strathclyde. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOne of the biggest advantages was seeing how people from different countries approach design and how different schools approach design. You don\u2019t want a bunch of people who all think exactly the same way. Otherwise, we\u2019d all be driving around in the exact same vehicle,\u201d she said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELeading Karma\u2019s commercial vehicle product line, Voelker noted that she has continued to see more women \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ein leadership positions and at industry conferences\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, and she hopes that momentum carries over to the next generation. Highlighting the importance of igniting both young girls\u2019 and boys\u0027 interest in STEM, Voelker recently spoke to a local second grade class to share her experiences. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022I\u0027ve been really fortunate to have had some great mentors over my career, so I love to pay it forward to the younger generation,\u0022 she said. \u0022They were so excited, and I hope that stays with them and excites them to learn more about engineering.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to providing an example to young women of how to succeed in a competitive industry, Vorpahl also hopes to share the technical aspects of what she\u0027s learned in the field with her alma mater and offer future graduates a roadmap to a career in automotive design. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022The students would thrive in this industry because it is so nitpicky, and Tech minds would just love it,\u0022 she said. \u0022There\u0027s not really a direct path from the Georgia Tech studios into car studios, so I\u0027m hoping that I can show them that path.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVoelker and Vorpahl are bonded by their employer and their alma mater, but it\u2019s their shared passion for seeing their hard work hit the pavement that continues to drive them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech graduates Jenn Voelker and Julia Vorpahl are in the driver\u2019s seat working for Karma Automotive in California.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech graduates Jenn Voelker and Julia Vorpahl are in the driver\u2019s seat working for Karma Automotive in California. 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With more electric vehicles purchased in 2022 than any year prior, consumers are beginning to follow their lead. Yet, while opportunity abounds, new challenges will require an innovative approach to ensure a sustainable and accessible electric future for all.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith historic investments from major players in the EV space, including\u0026nbsp;Rivian, Kia, and Hyundai, the state of Georgia is uniquely positioned to serve as a leader in this effort. As the state\u0027s leading research institute, Georgia Tech is on the cutting edge of the movement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe transportation sector is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in the U.S. at nearly 30%, with\u0026nbsp;passenger vehicles accounting for around 80% of the sector\u0027s total output1\u0026nbsp;as of 2019. 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On the other hand, if a team downplays these differences, it could stifle constructive dialogue and creativity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHow does a team of individuals from different backgrounds coalesce by using their differences to their advantage rather than allowing them to inhibit information elaboration and creativity?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u0026#39;s the question two researchers, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/shalley\/index.html\u0022\u003EChristina Shalley\u003C\/a\u003E and Pier Vittorio Mannucci, asked in their paper \u0026quot;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/364122100_Embracing_multicultural_tensions_How_team_members\u0027_multicultural_paradox_mindsets_foster_team_information_elaboration_and_creativity\u0022\u003EEmbracing multicultural tensions: How team members\u0026#39; multicultural paradox mindsets foster team information elaboration and creativity\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026quot; published by \u003Cem\u003EOrganizational Behavior and Human Decision Process,\u003C\/em\u003E November 2022.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Multicultural Paradox Mindset\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Shalley, Sharon M. and Matthew R. 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The presence of a member with high MPM is one way to achieve this within multicultural teams,\u0026quot; Shalley explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese individuals, rather than ignoring differences, or as the researchers call it, taking \u0026quot;the cultural-blind approach,\u0026quot; embrace differences and encourage other team members to express themselves and their perspectives, bringing more value to the creative process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETesting Their Theory\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo test their theory of the advantages of having an MPM, the researchers chose 217 participants and divided them into 63 diverse teams. Shalley and Mannucci divided the teams into \u0026quot;clusters\u0026quot; rather than geographical locations to ensure the teams met cultural diversity. 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These individuals tend to be warier of different values and perspectives and may not be as comfortable expressing creative ideas. This differed from a secondary group Shalley and her colleague considered who came from a \u0026quot;loose\u0026quot; culture.\u0026quot; These individuals tend to assimilate more easily in a group, which may result in more team members possessing a multicultural paradox mindset.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs Shalley put it, \u0026quot;leaders should definitely keep in mind who has a MPM when assembling a multicultural team. 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The challenge: In this still-tight job market, where\u0026rsquo;s a company to start?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen the company in question is Dalton-based solar-panel manufacturer\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/qcells.com\/us\/\u0022\u003EQcells\u003C\/a\u003E, which has a 1,000-employee Dalton expansion set to begin manufacturing in August and a second expansion bringing 2,500 employees to Bartow County in 2024, a logical place to start is Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iworksnwga.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1735t-v90Llm_vfI7DXWFxFVlH29lRLHa5TIfVPjjahacBFd3nF8ExE-I\u0022\u003EiWorks\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe organization \u0026ndash; technically named Igniting Workforce Opportunities and Reinforcing Knowledge and Skills \u0026ndash; operates in Northwest Georgia and launched in 2017 out of former Gov. Nathan Deal\u0026rsquo;s High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI). That initiative brought together the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, K-12 school systems in Georgia, and the private sector to help fill workforce gaps in high demand fields like advanced manufacturing in the northwest part of the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We see ourselves in a facilitator role making connections,\u0026rdquo; said Leigh Hopkins, the iWorks project manager and senior project manager for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cedr.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Economic Development Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(CEDR).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EiWorks is a program of CEDR, which is housed in the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s comprehensive economic development unit. iWorks is able to connect the dots in Northwest Georgia because CEDR has been working on projects including strategic plans and workforce development there since 2012. For example, iWorks recently sponsored a job fair, where 106 people found employment, including several who went to work at Qcells.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We also had a webinar in November called After the Ribbon Cutting, that addressed what happens after these big announcements like the one from Qcells are made,\u0026rdquo; Hopkins said. \u0026ldquo;How is the community supposed to find people to fill the jobs that are coming?\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s an important topic for the region of about 700,000 people, and just one reason the iWorks board includes representatives from local manufacturers such as Qcells, economic and workforce developers, technical college representatives, and others, who work in concert to help deliver a growing and educated workforce to the region. One key to ensuring that new industry and new expansions can be successful.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;iWorks is a trusted partner and conduit in helping our member companies and organizations work together to address common issues,\u0026rdquo; said Candice McKie, CEDR project manager. \u0026ldquo;We have the ability to have all of the key players in one room to discuss some of the same shared workforce challenges, and to be able to relay that information to the development authorities, the chambers, and the school systems, instead of having to go to those groups individually.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELisa Nash, the senior director of human resources; environmental, health, and safety; and general affairs at Qcells, echoed McKie\u0026rsquo;s sentiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Being a part of iWorks puts at my fingertips the tools that I need to understand the region,\u0026rdquo; Nash said, explaining why she is so committed to the organization\u0026rsquo;s mission. \u0026ldquo;As an HR professional in this labor market, I have to understand what everyone else is doing. I need to know what other company is expanding, what other company is maybe not doing so well, what\u0026#39;s going to impact our labor market, and what\u0026#39;s happening from a wage perspective.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EiWorks gives her a place to learn all of that in one monthly meeting.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;iWorks understands the industry and they understand this region, and the needs of the business leaders in order to be successful,\u0026rdquo; Nash said. \u0026ldquo;Being a part of iWorks gives me a bird\u0026#39;s eye view of what I need or what countermeasures I need to put in place to be prepared for obstacles or challenges.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile iWorks is many things, it isn\u0026rsquo;t a problem solver, she said. \u0026ldquo;They give you the ideas and the connections for you to solve your problems, for you to be able to come up with resources, they connect you with so many resources.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of those resources are the webinars iWorks has facilitated. In addition to After the Ribbon Cutting, the organization as focused on topics such as affordable housing, another key component of a successful workforce, and nontraditional hiring, which includes successful second-chance programs for people who have been released from prison.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What we hear from manufacturers is that they\u0026#39;re beating their heads against the wall trying to find employees,\u0026rdquo; said Hopkins. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve found that people who come from a second chance background, people who are really targeted with employment opportunities, are much more successful and the employers are better able to retain them than folks who just fill out an application.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EiWorks also puts together tours of manufacturing facilities, including Qcells, for area high school students, who may not know what they want to do after graduation. \u0026ldquo;Just getting exposure to industry has been very helpful for the students,\u0026rdquo; says Hopkins.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther programs include Be Pro Be Proud, an initiative led by the Cherokee County Office of Economic Development that introduces high school students to a variety of industries through a hands-on mobile lab. iWorks sponsored the mobile workshop\u0026rsquo;s visits to 10 high schools across the region. \u0026ldquo;We had a total of 963 students visit the mobile workshop, and 86% of those signed up to receive information and career opportunities that are related to their industry of interest,\u0026rdquo; said McKie.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EiWorks is also working to help expand Project Purpose, a summer program that connects high school students to companies in the area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of all these programs is to help local companies and those that are moving into the region find the well-trained workforce they need. And while the work just got 3,500 times harder, the iWorks board is excited about the expansion of Qcells.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s important for our board to stay flexible and fluid,\u0026rdquo; said John Zegers, co-chair of the iWorks board and Northwest Georgia regional manager for the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;That flexibility allows us to move where the need is and where the trends go. I think the makeup of our board is perfect for that, because we\u0026#39;re all on the front lines, we know what\u0026#39;s going on, and we\u0026#39;ll be able to keep our group relevant for what\u0026#39;s needed out there.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite her extremely busy schedule as the Dalton expansion barrels toward August, Nash says she isn\u0026rsquo;t about to give up her seat on iWorks\u0026rsquo; board.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;iWorks is committed to connecting education and the workforce so that we have a sustainable workforce for the future of manufacturing,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;They\u0026#39;re starting younger and younger getting these kids interested in industry. 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Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern\u0026rsquo;s gift will provide the initial funding to support the current and future sustainability-related startups in ATDC\u0026rsquo;s portfolio.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe gift of $750,000 will support the initiative for three years. It is the eighth industry-focused vertical of its kind at ATDC, including two others announced earlier in 2022 \u0026mdash; one in robotics and automation, the other in supply chain logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Norfolk\u0026nbsp;Southern\u0026nbsp;and Georgia Tech are teaming up to support forward-thinking innovation around sustainability.\u0026nbsp;Together, some of the brightest minds in Georgia and the business community can continue to make sustainable progress for our nation\u0026rsquo;s supply chain and economy,\u0026quot; said\u0026nbsp;Josh Raglin, chief sustainability officer for\u0026nbsp;Norfolk\u0026nbsp;Southern.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe sponsorship furthers the company\u0026rsquo;s strategic goal of integrating\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nscorp.com\/content\/nscorp\/en\/about-ns\/sustainability.html\u0022\u003Esustainability\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;into daily operations while helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals. \u0026ldquo;Through our collaboration with ATDC and the incubator\u0026#39;s sustainability vertical, we will join with students and entrepreneurs in the business of a better planet as they transform their revolutionary ideas into actionable and successful business models,\u0026quot; Raglin said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe gift will\u0026nbsp;support one-on-one coaching via a dedicated ATDC startup catalyst who will manage the sustainability vertical and work to build the pipeline of innovators from across Georgia who are in this space and scaling disruptive technologies to bring to the marketplace.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe funds also will support a sustainability-focused curriculum and other resources specialized to those entrepreneurs\u0026rsquo; needs as they go from ideation to commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;ATDC has a history of supporting startups with sustainable tech innovations including Suniva, Emergy, and Quest Renewables,\u0026rdquo; said John Avery, ATDC director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC\u0026rsquo;s startup portfolio already includes 12 companies in the sustainability space, but Avery said there is a wider opportunity for Georgia entrepreneurs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith Norfolk Southern\u0026rsquo;s sustainability focus, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s research innovations in that area through centers such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, and ATDC\u0026rsquo;s ability to leverage those resources and its record in scaling successful technology companies, Avery said Georgia is primed to grow that sector.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe state is home to 34 companies on the Fortune 1000 list, many of which have set their own sustainability goals. 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But there\u0026rsquo;s also stress for the surgical team who must adhere to strict protocols and procedures to ensure positive safe patient surgical outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the worries: accidentally burning a patient or operating room staff or setting fire to the surgical table draping. Although rare, burns can happen from the heat generated by fiber optic light cables that illuminate endoscopes and camera cables surgeons use during operations to see what\u0026rsquo;s happening internally.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJames Rains, a professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/faculty\/James-Rains\u0022\u003EWallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, has developed a device to minimize that risk.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERains is co-founder and CEO of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jackson-medical.com\/\u0022\u003EJackson Medical\u003C\/a\u003E, an Atlanta-based medical device company that launched in 2016. Its flagship product, GloShield, is a flexible, ceramic fitted heat shield that covers the end of the light cable, which can get as hot as 500 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Whenever you want to look inside the body, you need to illuminate it. You need to provide a light source inside the body via a scope,\u0026rdquo; Rains said. The risk is present in the surgical field when equipment is assembled and disassembled, leading\u0026nbsp;to a detached and exposed light cable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrent protocols call for someone on the surgical team to hold the cable or keep it from the patient\u0026rsquo;s skin or material can catch fire.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;But those protocols aren\u0026rsquo;t always strictly followed as Rains and his team found when observing bladder and abdominal surgeries in metro Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Jackson Medical team\u0026rsquo;s observations and understanding of those risks was further underscored through interviews with more than 1,000 clinicians and practitioners across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GloShield device is designed with a flexible neck connected to a cap that fits snugly over the end of the light cable. The polymer used to create the devices remains cool to the touch. The cap flips up to allow the cable to reconnect to the scope when necessary.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Surgeries are complex, and there are so many decisions that need to be made and so many tasks that need to be addressed by the surgical team,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/19\/interior.aspx?pgid=19588\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;cid=43306\u0022\u003EKamil Makhnejia\u003C\/a\u003E, another co-founder and who serves as the company\u0026rsquo;s chief operating officer. \u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s charting and taking care of the patient to ensure there\u0026rsquo;s proper equipment and specimen handoffs among team members during the entirety of the surgical procedure.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt takes less than six seconds for the heat generated by a light cable to melt through a surgical drape or burn a patient, Makhnejia said, explaining that the device has been used in more than\u0026nbsp;100,000 surgeries to date.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s not a matter of if something is going to happen, but when,\u0026rdquo; Rains said, adding that even though the risks remain low, medical professionals want solutions that reduce as many of those risks as possible and establish peace of mind. \u0026ldquo;During a surgical procedure, while you\u0026rsquo;re trying to juggle so many different things \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;we want to provide a layer of safety so that clinicians can keep their focus on patient outcome.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat is the right approach said Dr. Howard Herman, an Atlanta surgeon in otorhinolaryngology, a surgical subspeciality of the head and neck, who has used GloShield in his operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There are a lot of risks in surgery, and you try to minimize those risks,\u0026rdquo; said Herman, who has been a practicing surgeon for 29 years. \u0026ldquo;The beauty of this solution is that it mitigates the risk. To me, it should become part of the standard of care.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Jackson Medical team developed and refined the GloShield prototype at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gcmiatl.com\/\u0022\u003EGlobal Center for Medical Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E, a Georgia Tech affiliate, which helps startups in the medical device space through all stages of their lifecycle, ranging from prototype to commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJackson Medical is also a portfolio company of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medtech.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for MedTech Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E. A program of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;the center supports and addresses the unique needs of early-stage medical device technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We often use the words disruption and innovation quite liberally, yet companies are far from both,\u0026rdquo; said Nakia Melecio, the Center for MedTech Excellence\u0026rsquo;s director. \u0026ldquo;When I think of the team at Jackson Medical, their technology is not only disruptive, but also a novel solution for most, if not all, surgeons to protect patients from burn injuries with a commonly used surgical tool.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJackson Medical\u0026#39;s GloShield device finds success in American hospitals\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Jackson Medical\u0027s GloShield device finds success in American hospitals"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-12-17 21:48:21","changed_gmt":"2023-01-10 13:56:12","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"663964":{"id":"663964","type":"image","title":"Jackson Medical Co-Founders","body":null,"created":"1671314362","gmt_created":"2022-12-17 21:59:22","changed":"1671548617","gmt_changed":"2022-12-20 15:03:37","alt":"Jackson Medical co-founders standing","file":{"fid":"251322","name":"2022-06-08 - JackMed 10.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2010.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2010.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":448995,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2010.jpg?itok=BM-nI8uO"}},"663965":{"id":"663965","type":"image","title":"GloShield Image","body":null,"created":"1671315154","gmt_created":"2022-12-17 22:12:34","changed":"1671315154","gmt_changed":"2022-12-17 22:12:34","alt":"Image of GloShield devices.","file":{"fid":"251323","name":"2022-06-08 - JackMed 11.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2011.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2011.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":243389,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2011.jpg?itok=5aKHrYV8"}},"663966":{"id":"663966","type":"image","title":"GloShield Image 2","body":null,"created":"1671315779","gmt_created":"2022-12-17 22:22:59","changed":"1671315779","gmt_changed":"2022-12-17 22:22:59","alt":"Hand holding GloShield device","file":{"fid":"251324","name":"2022-06-08 - JackMed 13.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2013.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2013.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":227356,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/2022-06-08%20-%20JackMed%2013.jpg?itok=l56Xt8Sc"}}},"media_ids":["663964","663965","663966"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"191765","name":"Jackson Medical"},{"id":"13868","name":"Global Center for Medical Innovation"},{"id":"191766","name":"GloShield"},{"id":"169511","name":"surgery"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39441","name":"Bioengineering and Bioscience"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71891","name":"Health and Medicine"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nperalte.paul@comm.gathe.edu\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"663195":{"#nid":"663195","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Economic Development Administration Visits Georgia Tech, Georgia AIM Partners","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESenior Economic Development Administration (EDA) officials visited the Georgia Tech campus Nov. 14, to meet with a coalition of partners looking to transform the state\u0026rsquo;s workforce and create more economic opportunities through a combination of manufacturing and artificial intelligence innovations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe visit, led by Dennis Alvord, the EDA\u0026rsquo;s deputy assistant secretary for economic development and chief operating officer, follows his department\u0026rsquo;s award of a $65 million grant in September to Georgia Tech and a coalition of partners to support the initiative called Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing or Georgia AIM.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s one of 21 projects across the country that were funded as part of the $1 billion American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge. Alvord\u0026rsquo;s Atlanta stop \u0026mdash; the 19\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;project visited \u0026mdash; is part of the agency\u0026rsquo;s plan to visit and meet with leaders of all the funded projects across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEDA expects the 21 projects will create more than 220,000 jobs and collectively attract $20 billion in private investments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA 12-partner collaboration of industry, higher education, and government organizations, Georgia AIM seeks to close\u0026nbsp;technology gaps and support a technological opportunity ecosystem across the state that\u0026rsquo;s inclusive of underrepresented communities and rural counties.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia AIM coalition\u0026rsquo;s efforts are projected to draw $105 million in private investment and create or save 23,000 jobs over the next five years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpread across eight different projects, the coalition\u0026rsquo;s goals include nurturing K-12 students who are interested in science and math-related pursuits, building workforce development programs specific to artificial intelligence, and catalyzing outside investments to communities and startups. Finally, Georgia AIM looks to better secure the state\u0026rsquo;s manufacturing infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m incredibly impressed by the size of and diversity of the of the coalition that you brought together for this project,\u0026rdquo; Alvord said, following discussions with several members, which, in addition to Georgia Tech, include the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tagonline.org\/bridge-builders\/\u0022\u003ETechnology Association of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s TAG Bridge Builders\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.21stcenturypartnership.com\/\u0022\u003ERobins Air Force Base 21\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;Century Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/russellcenter.org\/\u0022\u003ERussell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/a\u003E, and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tcsg.edu\/\u0022\u003ETechnical College System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunity engagement and creating a framework that allows the communities and people affected to actively shape their futures is important to EDA, Alvord said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s great to see the ingrained commitment to equity and making sure that diverse populations and underserved populations are really tied to this award and are going to benefit from it,\u0026rdquo; Alvord said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDoing that successfully, he said, means ensuring those communities are exposed to artificial intelligence in comprehensive ways to see \u0026ldquo;the potential that it has to revolutionize existing industries and to create new entrepreneurial opportunities for new business starts in these underserved geographies and populations.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe noted some of the focus areas of Georgia AIM are doing that, such as the\u0026nbsp;AI InVenture K-12 Experience. That effort, a collaboration of\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/k12inventure.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;K-12 InVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing\u003C\/a\u003E, is piloting a rural regional event with a region-specific prize. They will also create supplemental lessons centered on AI and data science that will be part of a K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I was very much struck by the efforts to reach out to the K-through-12 populations and expose them to AI and its potential in manufacturing very early to get people into the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math] ecosystem very early,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s not just about being interested in science or math. It\u0026rsquo;s understanding how that could tie to a future career path so that individuals can see themselves following that trajectory.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEqually impressive, he said, is a Georgia AIM the component of connecting those interested in innovating in AI manufacturing to the resources to make that possible. Several of the Georgia AIM partners, including Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, TAG Bridge Builders, and the Technical College System of Georgia are already doing that through\u0026nbsp;creative workforce development programs, implementation strategies, and serving as conduits to draw outside investment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What I love about this particular coalition is that it\u0026rsquo;s connecting all the parts,\u0026rdquo; said Loretta Daniels, director of the TAG Bridge Builders program, which is charged with ensuring the state\u0026rsquo;s technology sector is more equitable and inclusive of Black tech talent.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re connecting with so many different organizations trying to advance diversity and in the tech arena, but we\u0026rsquo;ve all come together to try and figure out how we can all advance each other.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBridging artificial intelligence and manufacturing is reflective of where Georgia leads and Georgia Tech innovates, said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mse.gatech.edu\/people\/aaron-stebner\u0022\u003EAaron Stebner\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. Stebner co-leads Georgia AIM with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnaenniscpf\/\u0022\u003EDonna Ennis\u003C\/a\u003E, director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development in the Enterprise Innovation Institute, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/thomas-kurfess\u0022\u003EThomas R. Kurfess\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe state\u0026rsquo;s robust manufacturing economy employs more than 400,000 and generates in excess of $61 billion in economic activity year. 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They also explored the role a hiring manager\u0026rsquo;s bias may play in the hiring decision. Their findings, which are reported in a manuscript entitled\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;Everything is Negotiable but Not for Everyone: The Role of Disability in Compensation,\u0026rdquo; are forthcoming in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Applied Psychology\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers (Mary Eve Speach, Ph.D. candidate in Organizational Behavior; Katie Badura, assistant professor in Organizational Behavior; and Terry Blum, Tedd Munchak Chair and Professor of Organizational Behavior) discovered a significant discrepancy in negotiating a starting salary for job candidates with a disability versus those without a disability. Data from the census bureau and other sources have shown that individuals with a disability are paid less than other employees. With this in mind, Speach et al. delved deeper into the research to discover missing information - including when a bias originates, as well as the factors that influence decisions made during the negotiation process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch and Findings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team performed three distinct studies for their research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the first study, using fictitious job candidates with disabilities, they discovered hiring managers offer a similar starting salary to every candidate who meets the job qualifications. Knowing previous data shows lower salaries between those with a disability compared to others, the researchers looked to the second study to see if this discrepancy showed up further into the employment process when salary negotiations begin in earnest.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This finding told us that the pre-existing evidence of a wage gap in employees with and without disabilities may not originate in the first offer a hiring manager makes. As such, our second study sought to determine whether this pay discrepancy might then be occurring further into the employment process when job candidates begin negotiating a salary,\u0026rdquo; Speach explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe second study is more revealing. Believing they were negotiating with a hiring manager, most job candidates with a disability negotiated a lower starting salary. Further, when individuals perceived a greater sense of discrimination in society, they negotiated an even lower final salary.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the third study, the team wanted to determine whether individuals with a disability who try to negotiate a higher salary further in the job process were viewed more negatively. Building on past theory, they suggested that hiring managers are less likely to expect salary negotiations from those with a disability, as this population has historically been viewed as possessing stereotypes of lower assertiveness and higher friendliness. Collectively, their findings concluded that those with a disability face both social and economic penalties from hiring managers as they are less well-liked and receive lower negotiated salaries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecommendations for Organizations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Addressing this issue is imperative given the effects of the job candidate and hiring manager interaction transcends the negotiation stage. Employees continue to renegotiate throughout their employment, receiving raises and bonuses. When those with disabilities begin at lower salary levels due to their status, this group is continually disadvantaged and the monetary gap between those with and without disabilities may continue to grow wider,\u0026rdquo; said Speach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProviding anti-bias training for hiring managers should be a priority for any organization. In addition, to avoid bias against employees with disabilities, organizations may offer a starting salary that is commensurate with other recently negotiated salaries. Altogether, the onus should be on the organization to produce policies and practices that dispel and prevent biases that may adversely impact those with disabilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFurther Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpeach and her colleagues suggest more exploration into the work experiences of people with disabilities and more specifically, increased inquiry into the employment cycle for those with disabilities (e.g., performance appraisals, training\/development, advancement opportunities, etc.). In addition, while they focused on salary negotiations, the team suggests their findings might lead to further research to examine how interviewees with disabilities might discuss the benefits an organization will have in hiring them to diminish stereotypes and biases.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Altogether, our work is a starting point for a vast array of projects that seek to help those with disabilities navigate this critical stage of the employment cycle and encourages workplaces to proactively engage in equitable pay practices,\u0026rdquo; said Speach.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAccording to three researchers at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, people with disabilities negotiating their salary face specific challenges, but organizations can help achieve parity through awareness and training.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Research suggests organizations can address bias associated with salary negotiations with individuals with disabilities"}],"uid":"28082","created_gmt":"2022-11-07 20:55:27","changed_gmt":"2022-11-07 21:37:56","author":"Lorrie Burroughs","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-11-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-11-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"662972":{"id":"662972","type":"image","title":"Individuals with disabilities are affected in the salary negotiation phase.","body":null,"created":"1667854139","gmt_created":"2022-11-07 20:48:59","changed":"1667854157","gmt_changed":"2022-11-07 20:49:17","alt":"Man standing shaking woman\u0027s hand across table","file":{"fid":"251005","name":"job-office-collaboration-design-interior-design-white-collar-worker copy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/job-office-collaboration-design-interior-design-white-collar-worker%20copy.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/job-office-collaboration-design-interior-design-white-collar-worker%20copy.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":397090,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/job-office-collaboration-design-interior-design-white-collar-worker%20copy.jpg?itok=V1hfKGiw"}}},"media_ids":["662972"],"groups":[{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"35541","name":"Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELorrie Burroughs\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"660023":{"#nid":"660023","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces 2022 Smart Communities ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Inclusive Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E, a public-private organization designed to position Georgia as the leader for innovation, opportunity, and shared economic success, today announced the winners of the 2022\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/smart-community-challenge-overview\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Communities Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E, at Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe award-winning Georgia Smart Communities Challenge supports teams of applied researchers, municipalities, and nonprofit groups to work together over the course of the year on locally driven priorities ranging from installing sea level sensors for hurricane resilience to building digital twins for public safety and transportation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2022 theme, Smart Resilience, sought projects that address topics including disaster response, energy efficiency, and public safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This year, we add four communities from across Georgia, spanning three economic development districts and including multi-disciplinary researchers from Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Middle Georgia State University, Clayton State University, and Augusta University,\u0026rdquo; said Stephanie Broxton, the Partnership\u0026rsquo;s community research manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The selected communities submitted strong multi-disciplinary, multi-university research project proposals that aim to advance innovation by leveraging technology and data. Communities from throughout Georgia were selected to ensure impact across the state.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach of the projects will receive financial and technical assistance to support and continue the work of implementing applied research from university partners, as well as assistance from the Partnership for monthly meetings, community engagement,\u0026nbsp;and promotion of project outcomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Georgia Tech is a proud member of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation,\u0026rdquo; \u0026Aacute;ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech, said. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re truly committed to creating opportunities for all Georgians to drive innovation and to make Georgia the Tech Capital of the East Coast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECabrera congratulated the Georgia Smart winners and added, \u0026ldquo;This work is sure to create lasting transformative change, not just for the winning communities, but also for their neighbors and everyone who benefits from this research in the future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2022 cohort communities and projects are:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/city-of-atlanta\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECity of Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: The project will use innovative diagnostic techniques to perform energy audits in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Thomasville Heights community, with the goal of achieving significant cost savings compared to traditional building energy auditing practices. The audits are done with minimally invasive drones equipped with remote sensing instruments to analyze building exteriors. The method holds promise for overcoming homeowner hesitancy about weatherization programs and can be replicated in distressed neighborhoods throughout the city. The project is especially timely in the Thomasville Heights community, where ongoing challenges such as acute unemployment and\u0026nbsp;poverty will soon be compounded by the closure of long-neglected subsidized housing. Researchers from Georgia Tech and Morehouse College, and representatives from Focused Community Strategies will work with the city of Atlanta on this project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are currently supporting neighborhood stabilization in Thomasville Heights,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Latrice Rollings,\u0026nbsp;assistant professor for community health and preventive medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. This project will allow \u0026ldquo;us to use utility rebates and bulk purchasing as solutions for poverty amelioration and will reduce the cost of energy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/athens-clarke-county\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAthens-Clarke County\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: The Climate Resilience Project through Technology and Transportation Innovation will evaluate and improve community preparedness in response to the growing severity of environmental disaster and the region\u0026rsquo;s increasing population.\u0026nbsp;The project will include the development and deployment of a survey to gauge existing disaster preparedness and resident interest in improving preparedness in their communities. Leaders will engage with the community to create an all-hazards mitigation plan, neighborhood disaster playbook template, and strengthened neighborhood-level resource and relationship network. The goal is to minimize risk and work toward providing equitable outcomes for all members of the community in the event of a catastrophic\u0026nbsp;disaster. Researchers from the University of Georgia, Augusta University, and Kennesaw State University will work with Athens-Clarke County on this project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Athens-Clarke County is dedicated to building a culture of readiness and resiliency for all of our residents,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kelly Girtz. \u0026ldquo;Through this partnership, I believe we will make Athens-Clarke County a safer, strong, and adaptable place to live.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/henry-county\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHenry County\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Smart Resilience Decision Support Tool (DST) will be an interactive web-based tool to assist county planners, policymakers, and county officials as they assess and explore the impact and potential of new greenspace, warehousing, and freight-related infrastructure projects. The tool will help county officials answer the question: How can Henry County reconcile community economic development objectives with quality of life and energy resilience\u0026nbsp;concerns? Researchers from Georgia Tech and Clayton State University will work with Henry County on this project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We are so excited and honored that Henry County has been chosen to receive the Georgia Smart Award,\u0026rdquo; said Carlotta Harrell, chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. \u0026ldquo;We continue to look for ways to improve and enhance transportation for Henry County residents and this continued partnership with Georgia Smart allows us to do just that.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/city-of-warner-robins\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECity of Warner Robins\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThe project will develop and test a Citizen Safety Digital Twin for Community Resilience through the integration of a dynamic license plate reader solution with police department investigation practices. The project team will build on previous work to refine an interface that enables the police department to see where crimes are predicted to occur and suggest placement of license plate readers to detect them. The team will engage with the community and key stakeholders to collect and analyze feedback about the system. This project will help Warner Robins to maximize both deterrence and detection, with the aim of lowering crime rates\u0026nbsp;across the city. Researchers from Georgia Tech and Middle Georgia State University will work with the city of Warner Robins on this project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Police departments are under-resourced and understaffed around the nation,\u0026rdquo; Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said. \u0026ldquo;The use of technology has been\u0026nbsp;a force multiplier to reduce crime. This grant will give Chief [John] Wagner and the entire police department team the tools they need to provide public safety for our city. This is proactive crime prevention.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Smart Communities Challenge has a strong track record of success. Alumni have implemented their projects and garnered additional funding and technical assistance to continue projects beyond the two-year program period, allowing them to continue serving their residents and meeting community goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As an initial Georgia Smart partner and long-time supporter of the Partnership, Georgia Power is proud to support innovation across the state through this announcement of a new cohort of Georgia Smart communities,\u0026rdquo; Chris Womack, chair, president and CEO of Georgia Power said at the event. \u0026ldquo;This cohort of Georgia Smart community projects is unique because it is inclusive, it supports multi-disciplinary and multi-university projects, and it fosters collaboration, with all communities working toward\u0026nbsp;smart resilience initiatives.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge (GA Smart) program:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWhen municipalities experience 21st century challenges that require strategic planning, Georgia Smart is an award-winning program that assists leaders in identifying solutions that are researched, tested, and evaluated by subject-matter experts. Often referred to as simply \u0026ldquo;Georgia Smart\u0026rdquo; this community research assistance program empowers communities on their journey to innovation by helping them to envision a smart and connected future. This program has served 20 communities across the state of Georgia, helping to activate over 140 technologies and facilitate over 30 community engagement meetings. Alumni of the program have gone on to experience wide-ranging success, including recognition on a national and international scale.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLaunched in 2020, the\u0026nbsp;Partnership for Inclusive Innovation\u0026nbsp;is a public-private organization that was created to lead coordinated, statewide efforts to position Georgia as the leader for innovation, opportunity, and shared economic success. The Partnership\u0026#39;s focus pillars\u0026nbsp;of community research,\u0026nbsp;workforce development,\u0026nbsp;student engagement, and economic opportunity are a powerful combination that provide technical and financial support to democratize innovation through collaboration.\u0026nbsp;Since 2020, the Partnership\u0026#39;s work has catalyzed 30+\u0026nbsp;projects with local governments, universities, startups, and nonprofits. The projects have created new businesses, increased access to financial and social capital, and deployed\u0026nbsp;more than 170 technologies.\u0026nbsp;More information is available at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/partnershipforinclusiveinnovation.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epingeorgia.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Four Georgia communities receive support for projects that leverage applied research, technology, and data to advance innovation in smart resilience"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-08-09 15:10:56","changed_gmt":"2022-08-10 14:29:14","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-08-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-08-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"660026":{"id":"660026","type":"image","title":"Smart Communities 2022","body":null,"created":"1660063488","gmt_created":"2022-08-09 16:44:48","changed":"1660063488","gmt_changed":"2022-08-09 16:44:48","alt":"Georgia Smart Communities","file":{"fid":"250163","name":"DSC_1198.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_1198.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_1198.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":521311,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC_1198.jpeg?itok=5i2QRc-m"}}},"media_ids":["660026"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"189034","name":"PIN"},{"id":"188705","name":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation"},{"id":"191044","name":"Stephanie Broxton"},{"id":"623","name":"Technology"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKaren Kirkpatrick\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n770.364.0579\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nkaren.kirkpatrick@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["karen.kirkpatrick@innovate.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"659366":{"#nid":"659366","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Advanced Technology Development Center to Receive Investment from Visa for FinTech Innovation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EToday, the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;announced a new three-year financial commitment by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/usa.visa.com\/\u0022\u003EVisa\u003C\/a\u003E, the world leader in digital payments, to further accelerate innovation across financial and payments technologies (FinTech).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC, the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology incubator, works with entrepreneurs to build and scale successful technology companies. Its FinTech program, launched in 2015, has focused on building and growing FinTech companies in Georgia. Since its launch, the program has evaluated more than 250 startups, has 25 companies in its current portfolio, and produced one unicorn,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/greenlight.com\/\u0022\u003EGreenlight\u003C\/a\u003E, a 2018 ATDC graduate now valued at more than $2 billion.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVisa\u0026rsquo;s financial sponsorship and leadership in the FinTech category will allow for continued growth and startup support for entrepreneurs in the program. As part of the sponsorship, Visa executives will mentor program participants and create connections to maximize opportunities to bring their FinTech innovations to Visa and its partner network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia is our nation\u0026rsquo;s FinTech command center and we at ATDC are proud to partner with Visa to continue to drive innovation forward in this sector,\u0026rdquo; said John Avery, ATDC director. \u0026ldquo;We are dedicated to our FinTech ecosystem\u0026rsquo;s continued growth and success, and ATDC serving as the nexus to entrepreneurs, industry, investors, and Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s resources to help these startups thrive.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStartups accepted into the incubator\u0026rsquo;s program will be integrated into Georgia\u0026rsquo;s robust FinTech ecosystem, where more than 200 FinTech companies generating $72 billion in annual revenue call home. Over 70 percent of all U.S. financial transactions are handled by payment processing firms headquartered in Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC has hired\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/redaniel\/\u0022\u003ERobert E. Daniel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as the FinTech catalyst who will oversee the vertical, manage the pipeline, and evaluate these startups and their innovations for acceptance into the portfolio.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We view Atlanta as a thriving FinTech community and an epicenter of financial technology expertise where Visa can become an integral part to its continued growth. A partnership with ATDC provides Visa the opportunity to get involved with supporting local startups as the future of payments continues to look bright, thanks to this world of innovative entrepreneurs,\u0026rdquo; said Patrick Williams, Visa\u0026rsquo;s head of digital partnerships in North America.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Investment to spur greater innovation in payments space"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-07-13 13:40:22","changed_gmt":"2022-07-13 13:46:08","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"659367":{"id":"659367","type":"image","title":"Patrick Williams Image","body":null,"created":"1657719915","gmt_created":"2022-07-13 13:45:15","changed":"1657719915","gmt_changed":"2022-07-13 13:45:15","alt":"Patrick Williams Headshot","file":{"fid":"249919","name":"1547073610657-1.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/1547073610657-1.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/1547073610657-1.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":17727,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/1547073610657-1.jpeg?itok=gf9UovIW"}}},"media_ids":["659367"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"6590","name":"Visa"},{"id":"145071","name":"fintech"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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The catalyst will identify relevant startups and help onboard them into ATDC\u0026rsquo;s startup pipeline and portfolio.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is a leader in robotics research, and we are excited to have Amazon support our startup mission at ATDC to bring entrepreneurial ideas to life and to market,\u0026rdquo; said John Avery, ATDC director. \u0026ldquo;Innovation can come from anywhere and everywhere, and this collaboration reflects our commitment to support diverse startup founders.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis effort will also support Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s ongoing robotics research, including the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/robotics\/robotics-industry-program\u0022\u003EInstitute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Amazon sponsorship expands ATDC\u0026rsquo;s targeted vertical focus areas to seven, including financial, health, and retail technology, 5G, logistics and supply chain, and advanced manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC will also work with Amazon to identify specific areas of technical interest with the aim of developing virtual and physical events to attract relevant startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo apply to join the robotics and automation incubator, click\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/application-for-entrepreneurs-seeking-to-join-the-atdc-robotics-and-automation-vertical\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Funding will go toward assisting diverse entrepreneurs in the fields of robotics and automation."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-06-14 16:51:42","changed_gmt":"2022-06-14 17:03:15","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"658859":{"id":"658859","type":"image","title":"Avery and Felis","body":null,"created":"1655225992","gmt_created":"2022-06-14 16:59:52","changed":"1655225992","gmt_changed":"2022-06-14 16:59:52","alt":"Shot of John Avery and Thomas Felis","file":{"fid":"249736","name":"John and Thomas-1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/John%20and%20Thomas-1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/John%20and%20Thomas-1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":220884,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/John%20and%20Thomas-1.jpg?itok=POpJDR5l"}}},"media_ids":["658859"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"152","name":"Robotics"}],"keywords":[{"id":"81501","name":"Amazon"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"667","name":"robotics"},{"id":"6503","name":"automation"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39521","name":"Robotics"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeralte C. 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It follows Airbnb\u0026rsquo;s 2020\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/airbnb-announces-plans-to-open-atlanta-technical-hub\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eannouncement of its plans to open a technical hub in Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to serve as the home for one of its product development teams, the regional base for new technical and non-technical roles over time, and the first step in a broader commitment to a long-term presence in metro Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With the opening of our Atlanta Tech Hub, we hope to create many new high-skilled jobs over time and further expand our commitment to serving all stakeholders in Airbnb\u0026rsquo;s diverse community: Hosts, guests, communities, employees, and shareholders,\u0026rdquo; said Dave Stephenson, chief financial officer at Airbnb. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta emerged as the perfect choice for our new tech hub because of its strong educational infrastructure and institutions committed to supporting communities of color.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe space Airbnb has leased in the mixed-use Interlock complex is managed by Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures (GATV), an affiliate of the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u0026nbsp;GATV acquires and develops properties near the campus that addresses both Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s academic needs and that of technology companies interested in tapping into its research innovations and student talent.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tdallassmith.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ET. Dallas Smith \u0026amp; Company\u003C\/a\u003E, the nation\u0026rsquo;s largest African American-owned, pure tenant rep, commercial real estate brokerage firm, represented Airbnb in its search.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Atlanta is and always will be open to business, innovation and attracting talent,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, a Georgia Tech alum. \u0026ldquo;This investment is a vote of confidence in the strength of our tech industry and Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s existing talent. We welcome Airbnb\u0026rsquo;s new tech hub and I look forward to working together to create a pipeline of technical jobs and economic opportunities for our residents.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommitted to the next generation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs part of its recruitment and hiring efforts, Airbnb is constantly innovating and creating new programs to provide local candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels opportunities to join the company. With the opening of the Atlanta Tech Hub, Airbnb will continue its work in developing community partnerships in the city to expand entrepreneurship and create pathways for Atlanta residents to pursue careers in technology. This work builds on Airbnb\u0026rsquo;s existing partnerships with the NAACP, the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RICE), Tech Bridge, and others in the Atlanta community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupporting the Atlanta community\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAirbnb is a tool for economic empowerment, providing a path to entrepreneurship for Atlanta residents and helping local families pay their bills by sharing their homes. In the first nine months of 2021, Airbnb brought more than\u0026nbsp;500,000 total guest arrivals into Atlanta and 1.7 million to Georgia. Since 2010, Airbnb hosts in Georgia have\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/airbnb-hails-ownership-economy-in-roundtable-with-us-secretary-of-commerce\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eearned a total of $1.2 billion\u003C\/a\u003E, and home sharing has served as a source of income for more than 40,000 hosts across the state. Some 56 percent of hosts in Atlanta self-identify as women, and 35 percent are families.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost hosts on Airbnb are everyday people sharing the homes in which they live, and the typical host earns $9,600 each year. According to a survey of Airbnb\u0026rsquo;s U.S. host community, 42 percent said the money they earned on the online lodging marketplace\u0026rsquo;s platform helped them stay in their homes. One quarter of Atlanta hosts said either they or someone in their household experienced a pay cut or lost work hours in 2020 because of the pandemic; 18 percent said they lost their jobs or were laid off themselves or lived with someone who did.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAirbnb guest spending also supports local businesses.\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.airbnb.com\/oxford-economics-analysis-2019-airbnb-guests-supported-3000000-jobs\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Oxford Economics research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;found that in 2019, Airbnb guest spending in Atlanta supported 3,400 jobs, including 1,200 in the restaurant industry. Almost 40 percent of guests said saving money on their accommodations by staying at an Airbnb listing allowed them to spend more on other goods or services in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are committed to being a long-term partner to the city of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; Stephenson said, \u0026ldquo;and look forward to continuing our work with local leaders as they promote entrepreneurship and tourism recovery.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"From its West Midtown office space near the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta Tech Hub will create new, high-skilled technical and non-technical roles, build on Airbnb\u2019s commitment and investment in the city. 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Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n404.316.1210\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"654431":{"#nid":"654431","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Economic Development Agency University Center Seeks Applicants for Community Development Studies, Training","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EATLANTA \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grow.gatech.edu\/eda-university-center\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Economic Development Agency (EDA) University Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is now accepting applications from communities in need of assistance to identify, define, and support its workforce talent.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo date, Georgia public health officials report more than 1.5 million cases and 26,621 deaths from Covid-19. The workforce analysis, which also includes the creation of skills development and talent pool programs, professional and leadership development, and core business training, is designed help communities recover from the economic impact of Covid-19.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech EDA University Center will provide workforce development services at no charge to communities, with all costs covered by a grant from the\u0026nbsp;Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As the state of Georgia builds its resiliency and maximizes economic development potential for its communities, our goal with the CARES Act grant is to\u0026nbsp;offer services that combine data collection and analysis with a training-driven approach,\u0026rdquo; said Juli Golemi, director of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s EDA University Center program manager. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re committed to comprehensive stakeholder engagement that builds local capacity and economically stronger communities across the state.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the workforce assessments, which typically take 60 to 70 days to complete, the Georgia Tech EDA University Center will provide\u0026nbsp;technical assistance to entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities to assist in their recovery efforts from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, Golemi said the Georgia Tech team will conduct, share, and disseminate applied research to address specific challenges, meet defined needs, and solve select problems resulting from the coronavirus\u0026rsquo; economic impact on communities, businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, economic planners, and cluster-based industries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Assessing all the data and turning research into action, we will make recommendations to direct future workforce development efforts that help communities navigate the changes to their employment and occupation environments,\u0026rdquo; Golemi said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETO APPLY, PLEASE NOTE:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApplications are due Jan. 21, 2022, and selected communities will be notified by Jan. 30.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EApply here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cAQOgqNQjBG6ido\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cAQOgqNQjBG6ido\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CARES Act funding support efforts to help communities recover from Covid-19 impact"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-01-14 08:21:52","changed_gmt":"2022-01-14 08:26:35","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"654432":{"id":"654432","type":"image","title":"Juli Golemi","body":null,"created":"1642148715","gmt_created":"2022-01-14 08:25:15","changed":"1642148731","gmt_changed":"2022-01-14 08:25:31","alt":"Head shot of Juli Golemi","file":{"fid":"248194","name":"Juli_web2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Juli_web2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Juli_web2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":43475,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Juli_web2.jpg?itok=BNvKeSZt"}}},"media_ids":["654432"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"171659","name":"EDA"},{"id":"126811","name":"Economic Development Administration"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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The agency estimates 75% of companies that do not have business continuity plans will fail within three years of a natural disaster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENational in scope with a mix of virtual and in-person delivery, the training courses will be available in all 50 states, six territories across FEMA\u0026rsquo;s 10 regions, and 573 Native American communities. As courses are completed and ready for delivery, they will be posted in FEMA\u0026rsquo;s National Training and Educational Division online\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.firstrespondertraining.gov\/frts\/\u0022\u003Ecatalogue\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Enterprise Innovation Institute\u0026rsquo;s EDA University Center, an economic development program funded by the Economic Development Administration, identified the resilience and recovery challenges for economic development districts across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Based on that analysis, we took a 360-degree approach in creating a pre-disaster preparedness and post-disaster recovery curriculum that enhances our national economic resilience,\u0026rdquo; said David Bridges, vice president of the Enterprise Innovation Institute. \u0026ldquo;This education series proactively positions businesses to deal with and mitigate the fallout from disasters when they do occur.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Alliance Solutions Group\u0026rsquo;s national training program is designed to improve economic development organizations\u0026rsquo; preparedness, engage communities, bolster international trade, and energize community lifelines. The program also includes a recovery phase to enhance preparedness, economic recovery, and community resilience on a national scale. Training courses and resource toolkits include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhole Community Approach to Establishing Regional Economic Resilience:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Training for economic development organizations, planners, and local\/regional leaders who will integrate economic development strategies with hazard mitigation plans to enhance regional economic resilience.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExport Resiliency during International Disasters:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Training for export focused EDOs tailored to exporters and international businesses\u0026rsquo; unique needs to learn how to quickly stabilize and restore exports during disasters.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECrisis Leadership and Decision-making: Implementing Community Lifelines to Accelerate Economic Recovery:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Training for community leaders, managers and EDOs that will prepare decision makers to stabilize and restore lifelines.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the nation\u0026rsquo;s oldest, largest, and most diverse university-based economic development organization, the Enterprise Innovation Institute brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and research in strategic planning and ecosystem building for a comprehensive training program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlliance Solutions Group has more than 16 years of corporate experience in the development of innovative training, exercise, and management programs that build sustainable disaster preparedness and environmental, health and safety capabilities for private and public sector clients.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Award to Georgia Tech and Alliance Solutions Group supports national education curriculum on pre-disaster preparedness, post-disaster recovery "}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2022-01-06 21:25:03","changed_gmt":"2022-01-07 01:46:56","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"654144":{"id":"654144","type":"image","title":"Brandy Nagel","body":null,"created":"1641510340","gmt_created":"2022-01-06 23:05:40","changed":"1641510340","gmt_changed":"2022-01-06 23:05:40","alt":"","file":{"fid":"248114","name":"Brandy Nagel.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brandy%20Nagel_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brandy%20Nagel_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":328108,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Brandy%20Nagel_0.jpg?itok=nqCsMgDt"}}},"media_ids":["654144"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"97731","name":"economic recovery"},{"id":"24971","name":"Disaster Preparedness"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n404.316.1210\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"653821":{"#nid":"653821","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Student\u2019s Microchip Startup Reduces Energy Waste, Amplifies Power Systems in 5G Space","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn 2015,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edgargaray\/\u0022\u003EEdgar Garay\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;sent an email to a Georgia Tech professor asking to join his lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I want to go to your lab because I want to improve the efficiency of power amplifiers,\u0026rdquo; Garay wrote in his email to Hua Wang, Garay\u0026rsquo;s advisor and director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gems.ece.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022\u003EElectronics and Micro-System Lab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat email set Garay, a Ph.D. candidate, on path of research and discovery that led him to launch his own startup,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.myfalcomm.com\/\u0022\u003EFalcomm\u003C\/a\u003E. Founded on his doctoral research in Wang\u0026rsquo;s lab, Garay\u0026rsquo;s company is a microchip design startup focused on improving energy efficiency. Its ultra-efficient, silicon-based power amplifiers and front-end modules (FEM will be used in 5G technology, the fifth-generation global wireless standard for machines, objects, and devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaray\u0026rsquo;s work specifically focuses on issues related to thermal management challenges in 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, which refers to super-high frequency bands for transmission of data and information.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Our mission with our\u0026nbsp;fabless semiconductor design is to provide the most energy efficient power amplifier products for hardware manufacturers in the 5G millimeter wave market,\u0026quot; Garay said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Last year alone, cell phone base station operators paid around $80 billion in electricity. Most of it is wasted in heat, because of the lack of efficiency in the hardware that they use,\u0026rdquo; Garay said. \u0026ldquo;We came up with this extremely novel power amplifier for the 5G mmWave.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWireless carriers could cut that energy waste, boost the speed of data transmission, and how much data can be moved at any one time.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;So, instead of your movie taking 30 seconds to download or a minute, now you can download it in half a second,\u0026rdquo; Garay said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt also means carriers can increase the number of users on their networks, he said. By moving to higher frequencies on the 5G mmWave, people in a packed stadium for a sporting event or concert, will be able to make phone calls or even stream at the same time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The ultra-efficient, Dual-drive Power Amplifier\u0026nbsp;technology system we created\u0026nbsp;will allow people with mobile-connected devices to spend less time looking for chargers and allow large companies\u0026nbsp;to lower their electricity bills by billions of dollars,\u0026quot; Garay said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo get to this point, Garay worked with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E, a program that works with faculty and graduate students to help them commercialize Georgia Tech research and intellectual property.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVentureLab along with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;are part of a broader Georgia Tech strategy to\u0026nbsp;foster and encourage entrepreneurial confidence in students and faculty and expand the research-to-commercialized startup pipeline.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X works with undergraduate and graduate students launching their own startups that are typically not based on Georgia Tech intellectual property.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile every student or faculty member won\u0026rsquo;t end up running their own startups, taking them through the entrepreneurial journey will help them regardless of what they in their professional careers,\u0026nbsp;said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/siva.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERaghupathy Sivakumar\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe strategy also helps support another goal: boost the number of startups in the marketplace that are based on Georgia Tech research, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Out of the 60 licenses we did last year, approximately\u0026nbsp;10% went to startups,\u0026rdquo; Sivakumar said. \u0026ldquo;We have good relationships with business and industry that license our technologies, but we have room to grow in our startup efforts.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESilicon Valley Interest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaray\u0026rsquo;s startup has now attracted interest and support from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/skydeck.berkeley.edu\/\u0022\u003EBerkeley SkyDeck\u003C\/a\u003E, a high-tech entrepreneurship startup accelerator at the University of California, Berkeley.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe highly competitive SkyDeck program reviews thousands of applications from startup founders around the world but accepts only about 1% of those into its portfolio, said Chon Tang, founding partner of the UC Berkeley SkyDeck Fund.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Skydeck Accelerator is a bridge between technology in the lab and helping those founders get to a stage where their startups are attractive to investors in Silicon Valley, Tang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re looking for companies with a real, distinctive, technical edge,\u0026rdquo; he said, adding that while Falcomm is in the formation stage and on the early side of the companies SkyDeck accepts, Garay exhibited some compelling qualities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With Edgar, he\u0026rsquo;s certainly someone who knew the technology very well,\u0026rdquo; Tang said, explaining that acceptance into SkyDeck also comes with a $105,000 investment in Falcomm. Being accepted into SkyDeck gives the company access to UC Berkeley\u0026rsquo;s vast network of alumni and mentors. The company also has free access to software licenses for a year needed to design the chips.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaray, who has a\u0026nbsp;provisional patent and plans to file for a non-provisional patent, pitched and presented to potential investors in San Francisco, California as part of a SkyDeck demo day in September.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat Falcomm is an early-stage startup and was accepted into SkyDeck, which typically takes later-stage companies, speaks to caliber of research being done at Tech,\u0026nbsp;Sivakumar said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We see SkyDeck as a super exclusive venture firm for later-stage companies, but we at CREATE-X and VentureLab see ourselves as acting as the initial spark to get faculty and students going,\u0026rdquo; Sivakumar said. \u0026ldquo;This speaks to why it\u0026rsquo;s a priority for us to help researchers pursue commercialization. I am not surprised that Edgar got in so easily at Skydeck; we just need to encourage and nurture more students and faculty to see commercialization as an option to pursue.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat made the impression with SkyDeck officials was Garay\u0026rsquo;s drive.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We were impressed by his attitude and his hustle,\u0026rdquo; Tang said. \u0026ldquo;Although he doesn\u0026rsquo;t have industry experience, he demonstrated enough energy and ability that we felt confident that he could move this to the next stage.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond mobile devices, Garay said many industries can benefit from the technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026#39;s applicable to any industry where everybody\u0026#39;s trying to get more energy efficiency out of the hardware,\u0026rdquo; he said. That includes the cell phone market, the Internet of Things, and even automotive radar.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Six years ago, I decided to come here to Georgia Tech to work on chips and develop technology that I thought was really cool,\u0026rdquo; Garay said. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026#39;ve always been super passionate about developing cool technology that can make a real impact in the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat sentiment is exactly why Georgia Tech is so focused on encouraging entrepreneurial interest in students and faculty,\u0026nbsp;Sivakumar said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Edgar\u0026rsquo;s success is reflective of a broader change we are seeing in academia, where schools have moved from being purely teaching institutes to becoming discovery institutes,\u0026rdquo; Sivakumar said. \u0026ldquo;Now, we are impact centers of higher learning, creating impact through the knowledge and research that we do, and bringing it to the marketplace.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Startup technology leads to Silicon Valley investment"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-12-17 20:00:35","changed_gmt":"2021-12-17 22:37:04","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-12-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"653824":{"id":"653824","type":"image","title":"Edgar Garay - 1","body":null,"created":"1639776470","gmt_created":"2021-12-17 21:27:50","changed":"1639776470","gmt_changed":"2021-12-17 21:27:50","alt":"Edgar Garay","file":{"fid":"248016","name":"DSC_0222.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0222.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0222.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1547475,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC_0222.jpg?itok=CvnIPBDH"}},"653825":{"id":"653825","type":"image","title":"Edgar Garay - 2","body":null,"created":"1639777101","gmt_created":"2021-12-17 21:38:21","changed":"1639777101","gmt_changed":"2021-12-17 21:38:21","alt":"Falcomm","file":{"fid":"248017","name":"DSC_0313.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0313.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0313.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1729354,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC_0313.jpg?itok=CdFJ2BPp"}}},"media_ids":["653824","653825"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"172364","name":"5G"},{"id":"172310","name":"Edgar Garay"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39451","name":"Electronics and Nanotechnology"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EStory and Media Contact:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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The Consortium, which will begin accepting members in\u0026nbsp;April 2022, will work with Georgia defense manufacturers to incorporate cybersecurity protocols, smart technologies such as sensor packs, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other best practices under Industry 4.0 technology standards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELed by Aaron Stebner, associate professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, the Consortium is an 18-month pilot funded by a Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) grant of nearly $1 million. Georgia Tech is working in partnership with Spelman College, the Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development, under the grant to develop workforce, training manuals, a curriculum, and to support businesses in adapting to economic and technological changes that emerge at a much more rapid pace today.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a cooperative effort that\u0026rsquo;s really focused on helping to get modern technologies to these Georgia manufacturers. This is about establishing a community of manufacturers who all want to move forward but don\u0026rsquo;t have the bandwidth or capabilities do it individually,\u0026rdquo; Stebner said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Consortium has three goals. The first is to increase the manufacturing defense supply chain\u0026rsquo;s resilience and diversification. That will allow those companies to pivot quickly in response to demand and let non-defense-related industries enter the supply chain at critical junctures. The second goal is to work with Georgia manufacturers in adopting new technologies and address challenges that put those businesses at risk.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, the Consortium is to be a conduit that helps small- and medium-sized manufacturers test out innovations using Georgia Tech resources such as the Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, connect manufacturers with each other, and potentially unlock new markets and collaboration opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the focus is on defense manufacturing, the Consortium is open to all manufacturers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We want to help as many manufacturers as we can, to grow a bigger pie that helps everybody, lowers risk, and allows companies to be part of building innovative solutions\u0026rdquo; Stebner said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EManufacturing Supports Georgia Economy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nam.org\/state-manufacturing-data\/2021-georgia-manufacturing-facts\/\u0022\u003ENational Association of Manufacturers data\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;show that manufacturing accounts for $61.1 billion in economic activity, roughly 10% of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s total output. The industry includes more than 6,600 firms that employ nearly 400,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt $14 billion a year, Georgia is ranked 13\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026nbsp;in federal defense spending. Roughly 1,200 manufacturers in the state are in defense or related industries. Those include information technology companies that support cybersecurity, wireless communications, and other innovations that are critically essential to Industry 4.0 in defense manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUniversity partners from the Technical College System of Georgia and Spelman College will look to take the Consortium findings and data from the work they do with member companies to create educational programming and workforce training.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, there is a need for more workers in machine learning and other aspects of advanced manufacturing, as well as a need to change perceptions of manufacturing, especially in rural parts of the state, Stebner explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo that end, the Technical College System of Georgia could develop programming for students within its two-year education curriculum. It also has a mobile manufacturing unit that could be taken to rural parts of the state and used as a tool to highlight opportunities in manufacturing and dispel misconceptions about the industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe all-women\u0026rsquo;s Spelman College, one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s premier historically black colleges and universities,\u0026nbsp;launched an extended reality program in the fall of 2020. That program aims to integrate art, technology, and narrative on a gaming platform which is familiar and engaging for students.\u0026nbsp;Those students will develop the technical skills to develop games, create immersive virtual experiences, and develop visual simulations for research, education, and training.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Consortium members, Spelman\u0026rsquo;s extended reality\u0026nbsp;program can be used to help turn research data gathered from them into workforce training and development modules.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Spelman has a long history of graduating women in the natural sciences, and that history has recently led the Department of Defense to distinguish the College as a Center of Excellence for educating women in STEM,\u0026rdquo; said Jerry Volcy, a Spelman professor and co-director of the Spelman Innovation Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe extended reality program furthers Spelman\u0026rsquo;s goal to increase the technological readiness of its graduates.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Spelman has a long record of forging pathways for women of color into new spaces. Today, these spaces include extended reality, defense and, to some extent, manufacturing research,\u0026rdquo; Volcy said. \u0026ldquo;From the College\u0026rsquo;s perspective, participation in the Consortium has the dual potential of creating and discovering new pathways into these industries while immediately providing real-world applications laboratory for the developing extended reality program.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFulfilling Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Mission\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWithin Georgia Tech, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Manufacturing Institute\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will support Consortium efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Consortium reflects Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s broader mission to further its Advanced Manufacturing Initiative, said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/george-white\u0022\u003EGeorge White\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s interim vice president of Industry Collaboration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The anticipated research impact envisioned through the Defense Manufacturing Consortium will strengthen Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s positioning in enabling major public private collaborations,\u0026rdquo; White said. \u0026ldquo;The advent of the Consortium represents the opportunity to convene key stakeholders from government, academics, and industry to innovate and solve the most challenging problems in manufacturing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Department of Defense grant enables collaboration with Spelman College, Technical College System of Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development in pilot project"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-12-16 14:28:24","changed_gmt":"2021-12-16 14:48:48","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-12-16T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"653740":{"id":"653740","type":"image","title":"Stebner AMPF Lab Session","body":null,"created":"1639665415","gmt_created":"2021-12-16 14:36:55","changed":"1639665415","gmt_changed":"2021-12-16 14:36:55","alt":"Aaron Stebner leads lab class at Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility at Georgia Tech ","file":{"fid":"247978","name":"Stebner Group 2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Stebner%20Group%202.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Stebner%20Group%202.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":742846,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Stebner%20Group%202.jpg?itok=wk80SqoV"}},"653741":{"id":"653741","type":"image","title":"Jerry Volcy - Spelman Innovation Lab","body":null,"created":"1639666006","gmt_created":"2021-12-16 14:46:46","changed":"1639666031","gmt_changed":"2021-12-16 14:47:11","alt":"","file":{"fid":"247980","name":"Volcy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Volcy_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Volcy_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":505754,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Volcy_0.jpg?itok=8EJLKKWL"}}},"media_ids":["653740","653741"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"215","name":"manufacturing"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"189095","name":"Aaron Stebner"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"145171","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39481","name":"National Security"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWriter and media relations contact:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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Georgia Tech is one of 60 entities to be awarded funding to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to accelerate the rebuilding of their economies in the wake of the pandemic.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a leader in artificial intelligence, manufacturing research, and innovation-led economic development, Georgia Tech will utilize the grant for technical assistance to plan the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Corridor (GA-AIM). Led by Thomas Kurfess and Aaron Stebner in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and in collaboration with local partners, GA-AIM will fill existing technology gaps, build a technological opportunity framework that includes underrepresented communities and rural Georgia counties, and better secure the state\u0026rsquo;s manufacturing infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s partners in the effort include the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/russellcenter.org\/\u0022\u003ERussell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/\u0022\u003ESpelman College\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tcsg.edu\/\u0022\u003ETechnical College System of Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgia.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Economic Development\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are truly honored to be awarded this grant to implement our vision for manufacturing excellence in Georgia with our partners in artificial intelligence research,\u0026rdquo; said Chaouki T. Abdallah, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;Alongside\u0026nbsp;these important partners, the grant enables us to collaborate to include diverse backgrounds and perspectives in the process of learning, discovery, and creation, furthering Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s mission to expand access.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and its partners will pair artificial intelligence and manufacturing research innovation to better secure the manufacturing ecosystem, expand opportunity to distressed and rural communities and underrepresented groups, and support business growth across the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are thrilled to help communities work together \u0026mdash; in coalitions of government, nonprofits, academia, the private sector, and others \u0026mdash; to craft ambitious and regionally unique plans to rebuild their communities,\u0026rdquo; said Alejandra Y. Castillo, assistant secretary of commerce for the EDA. \u0026ldquo;These projects will help revitalize local economies and tackle our biggest challenges related to climate change, manufacturing, supply chains, and more. EDA is proud to ignite these plans and help communities nationwide build back better.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGA-AIM\u0026rsquo;s partners have created a complementary network of resources that focus on each partner organization\u0026rsquo;s expertise and mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We have an opportunity to create meaningful impact at the intersection of AI and manufacturing,\u0026rdquo; said Stebner, who wrote the grant proposal that resulted in the $500,000 grant from EDA.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKurfess, who serves as the regional economic competitiveness officer for the grant, added, \u0026ldquo;Bringing together AI and manufacturing will ensure a strong manufacturing base for Georgia that will leverage our well-trained workforce and our strong educational institutions that are participating in this effort. What excites me the most is that AI will augment our workforce, making it more valuable and productive, ensuring job growth for Georgia and the U.S. well into the future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GA-AIM effort takes a multifaceted approach to address its core goals:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFormation of the AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/manufacturing\/ampf\u0022\u003EAdvanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will be transformed into the AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility. The new facility allows for government pilot trials, cybersecurity games, and workforce training to innovate, transition, and create a workforce for AI manufacturing technologies without exposing the region\u0026rsquo;s supply chains to risk.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECenter for AI Commercialization:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ETwo of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s commercialization programs \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.icorpssouth.com\/\u0022\u003EI-Corps South\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash; will create a center for the commercialization of AI manufacturing technologies into local and regional startups. Those commercialization efforts will occur through a quarterly cohort-based entrepreneurial training program built on the National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s I-Corps curriculum. The center will also provide training for instructors to build a sustainable workforce and will secure investment funding for these startups.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Manufacturing Community Engagement\u003C\/strong\u003E: The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s chief economic development arm, will engage in focused outreach and technical assistance to small and mid-sized manufacturers and minority business enterprises through its Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Georgia Minority Business Development Agency Business Center programs. A third Enterprise Innovation Institute program, the Economic Development Lab, will focus on outreach and engagement in distressed and underserved parts of the state, create workforce development programs and implementation strategies, and attract outside investment.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Manufacturing Rural Supply Chain\u003C\/strong\u003E: The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute will study the impact of automation technologies, build automation solutions tailored for rural manufacturers, and create programs that lower the barrier for rural manufacturers\u0026rsquo; access to use the AI Manufacturing Pilot Facility.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI InVenture K-12 Experiences:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ETo ensure a technically capable workforce in the coming years, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s InVenture Prize and the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing will expand their emphasis to rural and underserved areas of the state by piloting a rural regional event with a region-specific prize. They will also create supplemental lessons centered on AI and data science that will be part of a K-12 InVenture Prize curriculum website.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpelman College\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirtual Reality for AI Workforce Training Innovation:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Spelman\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/about-us\/innovation-lab\u0022\u003EInnovation Lab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will develop virtual reality technology for training or retraining the GA-AIM workforce to make workers comfortable with new technologies before deployment in real-world applications.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERussell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELaunchPad AI Innovation Studio:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs will create the 5,000-square-foot LaunchPad AI Innovation Studio to provide prototyping and proof of concept development of physical products. Black entrepreneurs will be given access to equipment, training, and mentoring. LaunchPad AI will also be open to AI InVenture teams from Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s K-12 public schools, with special programs designed for startup mentoring and seed funding for K-12 entrepreneurs.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETechnical College System of Georgia (TCSG)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Manufacturing Technical Workforce Development:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EAs Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technical college coordinating organization, the TCSG will design, develop, and implement curricula at community colleges that include apprenticeships at AI-MPF and virtual reality modules from Spelman. The TCSG will also provide regional entry points for dual enrollment and traditional students to AI manufacturing technical education at certificate and degree levels. Graduates will have exit points that lead directly to careers in the industry or provide for the continuation of education and higher degree attainment through articulation agreements among GA-AIM members.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith this grant, Tech becomes a finalist for significantly more funding to implement projects that support an industry sector and help communities withstand future economic shocks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;GA-AIM is in strategic alignment with the EDA\u0026rsquo;s funding priorities, including manufacturing, workforce development, equity, and technology-based economic development,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/david-bridges\u0022\u003EDavid Bridges\u003C\/a\u003E, vice president of the Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech and co-author of the grant proposal. \u0026ldquo;With manufacturing employing more than 400,000 people across the state and contributing more than $61 billion in economic activity, it\u0026rsquo;s critical that we leverage the best ideas and programs through our coalition of partners.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E###\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe 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.\u0026nbsp;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\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the U.S. Economic Development Administration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation\u0026#39;s regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. 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The discussion centered around overarching causes, financial ramifications, and multi-pronged approaches to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions in the coming months and year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. What caused the supply chain and logistical issues to arise? What effect did Covid-19 play in all of this? Did the influx of stimulus checks and the extension of additional aid to U.S. citizens (rent deferment, etc.) affect the purchase of goods enough to cause the current situation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll three experts agree there are several factors on both the supply side and the demand side of the supply chain, and logistical challenges that companies and customers are currently facing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the supply side, there are issues in global supply chains that are beyond the control of individual companies. A significant one is the congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the U.S. Nearly 40 percent of imports into the U.S. flow through these two ports. There are stranded containers that have not been unloaded due to labor shortages, limited unloading capacity, and warehouse space constraints.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/video\/supply-chain-crisis-60-minutes-video-2021-11-14\/\u0022\u003ECBS news report\u003C\/a\u003E on November 11, 2021, indicated that at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, about 80 ships carrying more than half a million containers were waiting to unload. Clearing this backlog will take some time. Another related issue that has added to the congestion is the growing number of empty containers that are sitting on ports to be returned back to exporters.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe congestion at ports is being further exacerbated by trucker shortages that could pose a more persistent and long-term challenge for supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Moving products from ports to distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and further downstream to retailers was already a concern for many companies even before the pandemic. Now the combination of port congestion and trucker shortage is further delaying the process of bringing products to the right place at the right time,\u0026rdquo; said Hora.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShortages of critical components, such as semiconductor chips, have created additional delays for a range of industries. Shutdowns in chip production during the early stages of the pandemic, coupled with increased demand for products such as computers, smartphones, and automobiles has resulted in fierce competition for acquiring chips across industries. For example, the professors noted that during the initial period of the Covid-19 pandemic, semiconductor companies prioritized chip manufacturing to meet the increasing demand for consumer electronics. This, in turn, diverted supply away from automotive production, resulting in substantial delays in cars rolling off assembly lines\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pandemic either amplified the above-mentioned supply chain and logistical issues or brought in unexpected new ones. It necessitated the closure of borders at the national level, and of plants and warehouses at the company level. These closures, in the initial months of the pandemic, followed by new requirements such as social distancing during the opening of facilities affected and slowed down production, warehousing, distribution, and transportation of products.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the demand side, explained Subramanian, two phenomena occurred that have led to a surge in demand for goods that were already in short supply.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst, during the pandemic, many people were working from home. This curtailed spending on travel, vacations, and demand for experiential goods and services. People had more disposable income, which they diverted to consumer products that were already in short supply.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESecond, the global economy and the US, in particular have been turbocharged by trillions of dollars in stimulus during the pandemic. This stimulus, while necessary to deal with the hardships during the pandemic, enhanced the surge in demand for products.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Why are some retailers able to deliver goods without an issue?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Many large retailers, including Walmart Inc., Home Depot Inc., and Target Corp., do not seem to have supply chain and product shortage issues like their counterparts, because they ordered and took delivery of goods earlier than usual this year. They have not only built-up inventories but have enhanced their inventory management practices. Some retailers have also chartered their own ships to counteract delays in transportation,\u0026rdquo; said Singhal.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey have also moved the unloading of their goods from the ports on the west coast to other ports in the U.S. that are less congested. These retailers have used their clout and deep pockets to get suppliers and logistics companies to prioritize their orders. Their far-flung supply chain networks can identify and work with several suppliers to find options to source items that are out of stock.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. What are the financial ramifications to the U.S. and to the world for this supply chain issue?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe professors note that large companies have used their clout to deal with the current supply chain issues. Although their costs of procuring supplies have increased, they may be able to pass on some of the cost increase to customers. Some of these companies may see an increase in total sales and total profits in nominal terms although they may experience thinner profit margins. The stock market seems to have incorporated these factors in the valuations and the rising stock market suggests that large companies are expected to do fine financially. For example, the Dow Jones Index has jumped 18 percent this year, S\u0026amp;P 500 is up 25 percent, and Nasdaq has risen 24 percent.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe financial ramifications to smaller retailers and manufacturing firms may be quite negative. As Subramanian explained, these firms do not have the clout and financial resources to work around the supply issues.\u0026nbsp; Often their sales during the holiday season are critically dependent on receiving a container or two of goods from overseas suppliers. Given the long and uncertain transportation and delivery times, and the high cost of transportation, many small firms may not be able to receive supplies in time for the holiday season and may be left holding unsold inventory or unfinished products. Overall, small firms may take a big hit from the current supply chain issues.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Are there any additional issues that consumers may face that they may not be aware of? How will the shortage of goods to retailers affect consumers shopping during the holidays? Is there anything individual consumers can do to help solve the problem?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConsumers can do certain things so that they are not disappointed, said the panel. They should start shopping earlier, expect to pay closer to full price on many products, and not wait for promotions or discounts to make their purchases. They will need to be flexible in their shopping habits and look for substitute products if their desired products are not available. Consumers may also want to prioritize their shopping decisions \u0026ndash; for example, ensuring they have the gifts for young children who expect Santa to deliver irrespective of supply chain issues! Likewise, for older parents and relatives, for whom the holiday season is a very special time.\u0026nbsp; For others, they may want to consider giving gift cards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. When do you think this issue will be resolved and how?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Supply chains getting back to normal will be contingent upon the nature of the underlying supply chain issues. Shipping and retail executives indicate that they expect the West Coast port backlogs to clear in early 2022, when the Lunar New Year shuts many factories for a week in February, thus slowing output and shipments from Asia,\u0026rdquo; said Singhal.\u0026nbsp; However, chip shortages may last until 2022 or even extend into 2023. Many chip manufacturers have announced plans to significantly increase their level of capital expenditure but bringing new capacity online can take several years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis storm of collective issues has brought the importance of supply chain resilience to the forefront. Companies emerging from the pandemic are revisiting or will have to revisit their past approaches to managing supply chains.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaving flexibility and slack in supply chains has been a persistent strategy for several companies but this strategy will now need to be more holistic. For example, companies will need to re-think where to source their critical and irreplaceable components. Companies are already deliberating to not only near-shore suppliers of their critical components but also expand this supply base. This may also entail carrying more inventory of such components to meet demand variability and hedge against supply chain disruptions. Another development is manufacturers vertically integrating to design and produce critical components in-house.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven before the pandemic, companies were investing in technology to digitize their supply chains. This long-term imperative will be prioritized even more as companies aspire for more transparency and traceability of products in their supply chains. Moreover, advanced automation in manufacturing plants and warehousing could ease some of the pain of labor shortages.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Despite the current supply chain issues, we believe that supply chains will remain global and complex, but there will be renewed thinking in companies to recognize that Black Swan events such as the Covid-19 pandemic can create a multitude of interrelated and cascading supply chain issues that have serious financial implications. And companies will need to blend flexibility, adaptability, and efficiency to develop capabilities to mitigate impacts and remain resilient during such supply chain disruptions,\u0026rdquo; stated Hora.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain disruptions are not new, but the current disruptions have not only been persistent but have also impacted several industries \u0026ndash; and consumers \u0026ndash; at the same time. The result has ranged from empty shelves at retail stores to prolonged lead times for consumer products and automobiles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe sat down with three Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business faculty experts in operations management: Vinod Singhal, Charles W. Brady Chair; Manpreet Hora, associate professor; and Ravi Subramanian, professor. 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Launched in 2020, it is supported with funding from the State, private industry, strategic partners, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, which also provides administrative oversight.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2020, Valdosta officials deployed its Georgia Smart Communities Challenge grant, along with community research support, to pilot a smart traffic management system designed to connect all 128 city traffic signals. The effort also included systems enhancements at traffic signals and the traffic control operations center, and the installation of communications responders in 10 fire trucks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are so proud of our city engineering department staff who have worked diligently over the past year to advance our Traffic Management Center capabilities with deployment of the TravelSafely application and signal pre-emption for fire vehicles,\u0026rdquo; said Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson. \u0026ldquo;This was an incredible the opportunity for the city to partner with Valdosta State University and Georgia Tech to provide hands-on experience to students, too.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe systems enhancements allowed the city to test new signal timings from a recent study. They also allowed officials to implement an Emergency Vehicle Signal Pre-Emption protocol via installed equipment on the firetrucks. Additionally, the city implemented a smart phone application, TravelSafely, which notifies users of upcoming signal changes, approaching emergency vehicles, and other traffic safety measures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EValdosta hosted community outreach and training workshops about these new smart traffic systems to encourage residents to utilize the available technology. During the pilot implementation phase, the city evaluated the effects of the new system on its traffic operations and the behavior of the traveling public by comparing before and after patterns and travel times.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This project is transforming Valdosta into a smart and connected city. We are committed to creating and sustaining a smart, effective traffic control system which will result in improved traffic flow, road safety, and reduction in the number of traffic accidents,\u0026rdquo; said Valdosta City Manager Mark Barber.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Valdosta State researchers actively participated in all engineering and research aspects, including data collection, and methods for statistical data analysis. The research team includes Baabak Ashuri, a professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and students\u0026nbsp;Heung Jin Oh and Shiqin Zeng. It also includes Valdosta State professors\u0026nbsp;Barry Hojjatie and Jia Lu, and student David Yoo. The team developed models related to studies of other emergency vehicles and school buses in the city\u0026rsquo;s connected vehicle system. Leveraging this project, Valdosta State began a new concentration within its School of Engineering focused on traffic management.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;As an undergraduate student, this project was a great opportunity for me to experience real-life work, meet new people, and work with a wonderful team, including faculty and fellow interns,\u0026rdquo; said David Yoo, a Valdosta State junior and a project intern. \u0026ldquo;I am extremely grateful for my first valuable internship experience, and I am confident that this experience will help me take a big step forward to my next goals.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo be named a finalist for such an internationally acclaimed and highly competitive award is an indication of the variety of smart community focused projects being deployed and the level of innovation and impact occurring statewide, said Debra Lam, the Partnership\u0026rsquo;s executive director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our work in Valdosta underscores our mission to promote innovation and serve as a conduit for helping to implement great ideas across the state for real impact,\u0026rdquo; Lam said. \u0026ldquo;The successes that we\u0026rsquo;re seeing in Valdosta serve as a blueprint for other cities in Georgia that are facing similar challenges. We\u0026rsquo;re extremely proud of the results we\u0026rsquo;ve seen in Valdosta and honored that this work is resonating around the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorld Smart Cities Award finalists are selected by the Smart City Expo World Congress, a leading international summit on cities and smart urban solutions. Award winners will be announced During the Smart City Expo\u0026rsquo;s three-day summit scheduled for Nov. 16-18, 2021. The City of Atlanta won the award in this same category in 2018 for its North Avenue Smart Corridor Project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEntries came from 46 countries, and Valdosta was the only U.S. representative in the Mobility Category and one of five American entries in the group of 34 finalists.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo register to stream the Smart City Expo World Congress, including the awards ceremony, please visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tomorrow.city\/a\/scewcdigital2021\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.tomorrow.city\/a\/scewcdigital2021\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge funding supports smart traffic management system implementation."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-11-11 13:31:48","changed_gmt":"2021-11-12 16:16:49","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":null,"field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"}],"keywords":[{"id":"189336","name":"Valdosta"},{"id":"167987","name":"smart cities"},{"id":"188705","name":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation"},{"id":"1262","name":"traffic"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWriter and media relations contact:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003E404.316.1210\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"652509":{"#nid":"652509","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Early Career Advancement Leads to Short-term Stress, Self-esteem Splits \u2014 and Lasting Emotional Resiliency","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThat first promotion to a leadership position at work \u0026mdash; with more responsibilities, an exciting new challenge, a raise, and fresh confidence that your boss believes in your work and trusts you to deliver results \u0026mdash; is the stuff of classic movie moments and sparkling toasts of celebration.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut a new study from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/people\/lecturer\/628\u0022\u003EKeaton Fletcher\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/workfamilyhealth.psych.gatech.edu\/Dr.French\u0022\u003EKimberly French\u003C\/a\u003E, a duo of assistant professors in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Psychology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Institute of Technology, may force some new thinking about how early career advancement can temporarily throw off well-being and shake up feelings of self-esteem in the short-term and long run.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing data accumulated on 184 workers over a 12-year period, the new research suggests that taking on a first formal leadership role at work is, in the first year, a stressful experience for all workers \u0026mdash; one that can negatively impact men\u0026rsquo;s self-esteem more than women\u0026rsquo;s in that period. However, for years after taking on that first leadership role, both men and women report experiencing increased positivity and self-esteem.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFletcher and French\u0026rsquo;s new paper,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Focp0000302\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;Longitudinal Effects of Transitioning Into a First-Time Leadership Position on Wellbeing and Self-Concept,\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is published online in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/journals\/ocp\/index\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJournal of Occupational Health Psychology\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe tough first year of leadership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers reviewed data that was part of an archival\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cla.umn.edu\/sociology\/research-collaboration\/collaboration-opportunities\/youth-development-study\u0022\u003EYouth Development Study\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;dataset collected by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cla.umn.edu\/about\/directory\/profile\/morti002\u0022\u003EJeylan Mortimer\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of the University of Minnesota. The data, which studied formative experiences among adolescents and young adults, was for a wide range of jobs in small and large organizations, but most were considered traditional office positions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We were capturing people toward the beginning of their development as young adults,\u0026rdquo; French says. \u0026ldquo;That is a prime time, when work has a major impact on how we feel about ourselves.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo better understand an employee\u0026rsquo;s first-time transition to leadership, the study drew upon a concept known as role theory. People take on different social roles throughout their lives, \u0026ldquo;and they affect everything from how we perceive ourselves, to how others perceive us, how we behave, our mental health,\u0026rdquo; Fletcher says. The identity-driven roles can be permanent and lasting, such as the concept of being an adult or a parent, \u0026ldquo;or they can be more transient roles, like the role of a manager or that of a partner in a relationship.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe data that Fletcher and French analyzed included information on tension (think: feeling stressed), depression, emotional well-being, self-esteem, feelings of control, and job satisfaction before and after people took on their very first supervisory role.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers unexpectedly found that \u0026ldquo;men experienced a significant drop in self-esteem at the point of transition compared to women, but otherwise, there were no significant gender differences at the time of, or following, a leadership transition.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternalizing societal expectations for leaders\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We were surprised,\u0026rdquo; Fletcher says. \u0026ldquo;Because of role theory, we thought women would suffer more in transition to leadership and get fewer benefits out of it\u0026rdquo; because of certain social expectations that are often internalized.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Society tells me as a man, I\u0026rsquo;m a natural leader and should be good at it,\u0026rdquo; Fletcher explains. \u0026ldquo;Then when I run into inevitable challenges as a first-time supervisor, I\u0026rsquo;m going to take those challenges personally, and they\u0026rsquo;ll challenge my self-esteem. With men, leadership is part of that role. It\u0026rsquo;s sort of expected that you\u0026rsquo;re more dominant and effective at being a leader, and what we see during the first year of transition is that\u0026rsquo;s it\u0026rsquo;s stressful \u0026mdash; and men may feel like they\u0026rsquo;re failing, and men see that as a challenge to their self-esteem.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn contrast, Fletcher says that women have a divergent set of societal norms and expectations that could help explain the durability of their self-esteem in a leadership role. \u0026ldquo;They haven\u0026rsquo;t internalized that perspective.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd French explains there\u0026rsquo;s much more scientific literature on gender and work relationships than there are studies looking at gender and the experience of being a leader. Her research focuses on how managing work and family affects the\u0026nbsp;health and well-being of individuals and their family members, \u0026ldquo;and there\u0026rsquo;s a lot of gendered research there because work and family are gendered domains.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The question we posed is pretty unique,\u0026rdquo; she adds. \u0026ldquo;Most of what we have is looking at perceived effectiveness of leadership, women or men, and how gendered expectations align with expectations for leaders. It was less on how men and women differentially react to events like becoming a leader.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership stresses and the \u0026#39;Great Resignation\u0026#39;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough the archival data studied was collected from 2000-2011, both Fletcher and French speculate that difficult first-year leadership transitions may have a part to play in the so-called \u0026ldquo;Great Resignation,\u0026rdquo; which is a current trend among office workers who are leaving their jobs or beginning to seek out new roles after the pandemic may have forced reappraisals of their employment situations. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2021\/09\/30\/during-great-resignation-workers-refuse-accept-unacceptable\/\u0022\u003Eemployment expert\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;who coined the term \u0026ldquo;Great Resignation\u0026rdquo; also came up with \u0026ldquo;pandemic epiphanies\u0026rdquo; to describe workers reevaluating work lives, and Fletcher believes first-year leadership stress contributes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are seeing people taking on leadership roles right now when companies are in crisis, and still in remote work because of Covid,\u0026rdquo; Fletcher says. \u0026ldquo;If you were making that leadership transition now, you might not see that long-term benefit because in the short term, it\u0026rsquo;s very stressful, and you won\u0026rsquo;t see those benefits right away. People may be doing mental calculus of \u0026lsquo;is this worth it?\u0026rsquo; and in the short term the answer may be no.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut, because the years following a transition to leadership can bring increases in emotional well-being and self-esteem, \u0026ldquo;just taking on this role sets people on a positive trajectory for how they view themselves and the world,\u0026rdquo; Fletcher says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for employers: start small, share support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u0026rsquo;s why Fletcher and French recommend that organizations offer more support to those chosen for leadership, including a gradual assignment of more responsibilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Based on our study, more opportunities for informal leadership \u0026mdash; before you take on a formal role \u0026mdash; should help,\u0026rdquo; he adds. \u0026ldquo;Then you run into those challenges on a lower level where the stakes are not so high. And during that year of transition, making sure that the company acts as a mentor. Your supervisor is helping you, giving you guidance, and making sure you\u0026rsquo;re not taking challenges personally, so you can reframe the experience as beneficial.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFletcher adds that, because toxic feelings experienced by new supervisors can be passed down to other workers, companies should provide more help when they present opportunities to employees to lead.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Helping people be better people should be a goal of an organization \u0026mdash; to better society, not just make money,\u0026rdquo; French says. \u0026ldquo;The benefits to self-concept are there. The outcome in and of itself, making workers better people, is a valued outcome.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Researchers examine how first-time leadership transitions in the workplace can affect personal well-being and self-esteem \u2014 with divergent findings for men, women in the short term, and some universal benefits to emotional well-being in the long run."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA recent study from the School of Psychology puts a spotlight on how leadership opportunities in early careers can affect workers,\u0026nbsp;with gender differences apparent and implications for the current pandemic-related\u0026nbsp;\u0026quot;Great Resignation\u0026quot; trend in U.S. workplaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Researchers examine how first-time leadership transitions in the workplace can affect personal well-being and self-esteem 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The Partnership already has 15 project sites across nine economic development regions and deployed more than 140 technologies. Public engagement and knowledge transfer remain\u0026nbsp;core components\u0026nbsp;of the Partnership\u0026rsquo;s offerings, with nearly 700 attendees in events and active digital communications, including monthly newsletters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe areas of focus and the Partnership\u0026rsquo;s impact over the past year are reflected in three flagship programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovate for All:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ETo scale economic opportunity, Innovate for All funds and supports\u0026nbsp;proven programs, services, and technologies created by Georgia\u0026#39;s innovators. In the past year, it funded\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe Georgia Mesh Network\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWorking Farm Fund\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Georgia Mesh Network:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Augusta\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;theClubhou.se\u0026nbsp;is piloting the statewide network with Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah to offer skills training and certification to historically disadvantaged and underserved entrepreneurs. It is backed with the commitment of 21 capital partners to support entrepreneurs who graduate from the program.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Working Farms Fund:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThrough the Conservation Fund, this effort is committed to the preservation of local farms that are increasingly falling victim to the pressures of rising costs, low margins, and corporate consolidation, which stresses the food supply chain. The fund, which is at the forefront of advocating for a healthier and more resilient food supply chain, secured $1 million in additional funding, acquired two farms: a certified organic produce farm in Mansfield, and a 21.2-acre farm composed of 15 immigrant and refugee smallholder farms in Conyers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Community Corps:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EThis summer program, supported by Microsoft, pairs students \u0026mdash; from any Georgia college or university, any year and major \u0026mdash; together\u0026nbsp;to work on Partnership projects.\u0026nbsp;Though experiential learning and public service, students can effectively advance technology and practice innovation by living and working with the communities.\u0026nbsp;The 2021 cohort of students from Georgia Tech, Morehouse College, Savannah College of Art and Design, and Valdosta State, logged 5,280 hours on their projects, which ranged from addressing blight in Savannah to traffic monitoring in Valdosta, to smart pedestrian planning in Clayton County.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Smart Community Challenge (GA Smart):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003ENow in its fourth year, with 16 community projects, the program allows localities across the state to apply for research assistance that empowers them to envision, explore, and plan for a smart future. 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A common belief is that the more \u0026ldquo;helpful\u0026rdquo; an online review, the greater its influence will be on a shopper\u0026rsquo;s decision to purchase a product.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is not necessarily the case, according to a recent paper by Samuel Bond and Han Zhang, researchers at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Dezhi Yin, a Scheller alumnus and University of South Florida Muma College of Business associate professor, co-authored the paper. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir paper, \u0026ldquo;\u003Cem\u003EAnger in Consumer Reviews: Unhelpful but Persuasive\u003C\/em\u003E?\u0026rdquo; published in the September 2021 issue of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/misq.org\/contents-45-3\/\u0022\u003EMIS Quarterly\u003C\/a\u003E, challenges a well-accepted assumption by both researchers and practitioners that more helpful reviews are ultimately more influential. Specifically, their research examines how emotional expressions of anger in a negative review influence the way the review is perceived by its readers. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngry Reviews and Consumer Decisions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Angry reviews are typically discounted by consumers as\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eless\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;helpful than non-angry reviews, but they counterintuitively influence consumers\u0026#39; attitudes and choices to a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Egreater\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;extent,\u0026rdquo; says Zhang. \u0026ldquo;Platforms usually use helpfulness-based sorting to\u0026nbsp;order reviews, presumably because of the assumption that \u0026lsquo;helpful\u0026rsquo; reviews are more persuasive in shaping customer decisions. However, we provide an emotion-based exception to this assumption and suggest that sorting based solely on helpfulness votes may be less\u0026nbsp;effective than intended.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplying a model known as EASI (Emotions as Social Information), which has been previously used in contexts such as negotiation, leadership, and customer service, the team used two pathways to capture the effects that reviews have on consumer reactions. The first of these is an \u0026ldquo;indirect\u0026rdquo; pathway based on cognitive influences used to assess the helpfulness of a review, and the second is a \u0026ldquo;direct\u0026rdquo; pathway based on emotional reactions to the review. Combining these pathways, the team presents two hypotheses: that expressions of anger in a review \u003Cem\u003Ediminish\u003C\/em\u003E the review\u0026rsquo;s helpfulness and that they simultaneously \u003Cem\u003Eaugment\u003C\/em\u003E the negative impact of the review on reader attitudes toward the item being reviewed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch Findings\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers conducted six laboratory experiments that shared a common design. Participants in the experiments read a series of realistic online retailer reviews that contained varying levels of expressed anger (carefully manipulated by the researchers). After reading the reviews, participants rated the helpfulness of the reviews, their attitudes toward the retailer, and their interest in making a purchase.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, participants in one study were asked to read and evaluate reviews from two different retailer websites before deciding which retailer to patronize. The information contained in the reviews was similar, but the reviews for one retailer expressed high levels of anger, while the reviews for the other retailer did not express any anger. Despite the similar content, results showed that participants perceived the angry reviews to be substantially less helpful than those without anger. Hence, conventional wisdom suggests that they would also have less impact on attitudes and choices. However, results showed the opposite to be true: even though they were perceived as less helpful, angry reviews led readers to form more negative attitudes and eventually reject the retailer described by those reviews. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat This Means to Online Retailers and Review Platforms\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research not only sheds light on consumer perceptions but also provides guidance to brands and platforms that depend on consumer reviews. The researchers stress the importance of monitoring reviews on a regular basis and acting as quickly as possible to address angry reviews.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For marketers, product manufacturers, and retailers, they should take any word of mouth expressing anger seriously, even if it is seemingly \u0026lsquo;trivial,\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; Zhang explained. \u0026ldquo;Angry reviews rarely appear in the list of \u0026lsquo;most helpful reviews,\u0026rsquo; but they should not be taken lightly. Our findings suggest that angry reviews are particularly damaging for consumers\u0026#39; purchase decisions. For example, more and more online sellers are responding directly to reviewers who leave negative reviews in order to proactively mitigate their negative effects.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor e-commerce platforms, the researchers highlight the importance of the instructions provided to reviewers. For example, these platforms can suggest that angry reviewers take their time and provide real data to back up their claims.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The notion that \u0026lsquo;too much anger\u0026rsquo; can reduce the perceived value of a review is reflected in guidelines of some review platforms: e.g., guidelines at TripAdvisor (2019) explicitly discourage reviewers from \u0026lsquo;ranting.\u0026rsquo; Given that participants in our studies consistently perceived angry reviews as \u0026lsquo;irrational\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;unhelpful,\u0026rsquo; this advice appears sound,\u0026rdquo; Zhang explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlatforms cannot prevent angry reviews, but they can encourage rational and thoughtful feedback to ensure that reviews are helpful to other shoppers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFuture Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing up on their findings, the research team is currently working on a broader theory that captures the role of emotions across various forms of user-generated content. According to Zhang, \u0026ldquo;the existing theories of emotions either deal with intrapersonal influence or two-party interpersonal influence, but we are not aware of any theory that describes emotions expressed online.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the process, the researchers will be exploring popular and emerging social media platforms, to uncover similarities and differences in how emotional \u0026ldquo;posts\u0026rdquo; are perceived.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENote:\u003C\/strong\u003E An earlier version of this paper won the best paper runner-up award at the Conference on Information Systems and Technology, affiliated with the INFORMS annual meeting.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECitation: Dezhi Yin, Samuel D. Bond, and Han Zhang. \u0026ldquo;Anger in Consumer Reviews: Unhelpful But Persuasive?\u0026rdquo; MIS Quarterly. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/misq.org\/anger-in-consumer-reviews-unhelpful-but-persuasive.html\u0022\u003EDOI: 10.25300\/MISQ\/2021\/15363\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe research examines how emotional expressions of anger in a negative review influence the way the review is perceived by its readers. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Study finds negative reviews on ecommerce platforms influence consumers but not necessarily in their decision to purchase a product oniine. 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In addition to hazard control, the training will include understanding workers\u0026rsquo; rights and employer responsibilities under the OSHA Act of 1970.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s award\u0026nbsp;will provide 1-hour and 6.5-hour Covid-19 training sessions to 475 employers and workers in the long-term healthcare and mortuary industries, through its Safety, Health, and Environmental Services (SHES) program.\u0026nbsp;The SHES training will focus on infectious disease awareness and prevention. Existing materials will be used, and the training will be conducted in English and Spanish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESean Castillo, a SHES industrial hygienist, will lead the project for Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;Additionally, SHES will collaborate with University of Georgia professor Toni Miles to integrate stress management and bereavement skills and training materials to provide this work-group population the tools necessary to address the health implications of grief.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are thankful to be included in this OSHA funding to advance awareness and understanding of disease risk and measures to take to mitigate exposure,\u0026rdquo; said SHES Director, Paul Schlumper. \u0026ldquo;A healthy and safe Georgia workplace environment is essential for employers and employees alike. This funding will be a critical part of our efforts in our continuous fight against the pandemic.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn offering of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s economic development arm, SHES provides a broad range of occupational safety and health training, consulting services, and academic education to organizations in Georgia and the Southeast. In 2020, the SHES group helped employers remove nearly 36,000 workers from workplace hazards. SHES staff also identified nearly 1,500 workplace hazards in 2020.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe OSHA award includes \u0026ldquo;Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, including the novel coronavirus\u0026rdquo; grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The grants derive from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/harwoodgrants\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESusan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;program, named in honor of the late Susan Harwood, former director of OSHA\u0026rsquo;s Office of Risk Assessment. In her 17-year OSHA career, she helped develop federal standards to protect workers from bloodborne pathogens, cotton dust, benzene, formaldehyde, asbestos, and lead in construction.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program funds grants made available to nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor-management associations, colleges, and universities. Target trainees include small-business employers and underserved vulnerable workers in high-hazard industries. These grants are a critical element in supporting OSHA\u0026rsquo;s role in educating workers on their rights and assisting employers with providing safe workplaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/harwoodgrants\/awards#tab2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022list of 2021 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program recipients\u0022\u003ELearn more about the 2021 Susan Harwood Training Grant Program recipients\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Institute is one of 37 recipients of newly available grants focused on stopping spread of infectious disease, including Covid-19."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-09-16 17:37:41","changed_gmt":"2021-09-16 19:15:38","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-09-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650842":{"id":"650842","type":"image","title":"Sean Castillo","body":null,"created":"1631814773","gmt_created":"2021-09-16 17:52:53","changed":"1631814773","gmt_changed":"2021-09-16 17:52:53","alt":"Sean Castillo","file":{"fid":"246967","name":"Sean_web-300x300.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Sean_web-300x300.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Sean_web-300x300.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":315084,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Sean_web-300x300.jpg?itok=6Ia3faCE"}},"650847":{"id":"650847","type":"image","title":"Toni Miles","body":null,"created":"1631815894","gmt_created":"2021-09-16 18:11:34","changed":"1631815894","gmt_changed":"2021-09-16 18:11:34","alt":"Toni Miles ","file":{"fid":"246969","name":"toni-miles.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/toni-miles.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/toni-miles.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":405410,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/toni-miles.jpg?itok=fr-A4ZkQ"}}},"media_ids":["650842","650847"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"7554","name":"OSHA"},{"id":"188874","name":"SHES"},{"id":"188875","name":"Safety Health and Environmental Services"},{"id":"188876","name":"Susan Harwood"},{"id":"188877","name":"Paul Schlumper"},{"id":"188878","name":"Sean Castillo"},{"id":"188879","name":"Toni Miles"},{"id":"4838","name":"University of Georgia"},{"id":"184289","name":"covid-19"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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It is located at Curiosity Lab in the city of Peachtree Corners\u0026rsquo; 500-acre smart city technology park, a living lab powered by T-Mobile 5G where more than 8,000 people live or work. Curiosity Lab features a 25,000-square-foot Innovation Center and 3-mile autonomous vehicle test track. T-Mobile has deployed its Extended Range 5G and Ultra Capacity 5G network across the park, enabling developers to build solutions in a real-world environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 5G Connected Future vertical is the fourth of its kind at ATDC and follows other targeted programs in health, retail, and financial technologies. Before the launch of the 5G incubator, ATDC only served Georgia-based companies. Now, with this external funding from T-Mobile Accelerator and Curiosity Lab, ATDC will be able to help develop startups in the 5G-connected space from all over the globe.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With applications open, the city of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab will soon host even more companies testing the next generation of 5G innovation,\u0026rdquo; said Betsy Plattenburg, executive director of Curiosity Lab. \u0026ldquo;No one knows what industries will take off with 5G, but with the coaching, mentoring, and growth that each incubator participant will receive, many will successfully leave the program ready to disrupt the intelligent mobility and smart city industries.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENewly hired industry veteran Robert \u0026ldquo;Bob\u0026rdquo; Siegel will serve as the 5G program\u0026rsquo;s connected future catalyst. Siegel comes to ATDC with 25 years of mobility experience, including senior roles at Accenture and Verizon Telematics. He will leverage his extensive network to discover high-potential startups that can benefit from this program. In this new position, Siegel will lead recruitment efforts of startups working on 5G technology and guide their growth while in the incubator. He will be based at Curiosity Lab\u0026rsquo;s Innovation Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Innovation doesn\u0026#39;t take place in a vacuum, which is why entrepreneurs and startups require the knowledge and resources provided by partnerships such as ours,\u0026rdquo; said John Avery, director of ATDC. \u0026ldquo;With technology support and coaching from business leaders at T-Mobile, Georgia Tech, and Curiosity Lab, as well as Bob joining the team, startups in the 5G incubator can transform their ideas into scalable companies with functional 5G technology.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo apply to join the 5G incubator, click\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/application-for-the-5g-connected-future-incubator-at-curiosity-lab-at-peachtree-corners\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Applications now open for incubator participants to receive mentoring and coaching as they develop new 5G products and services."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-08-31 12:12:10","changed_gmt":"2021-08-31 13:35:36","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650272":{"id":"650272","type":"image","title":"Bob Siegel","body":null,"created":"1630412203","gmt_created":"2021-08-31 12:16:43","changed":"1630412203","gmt_changed":"2021-08-31 12:16:43","alt":"Bob Siegel headshot","file":{"fid":"246800","name":"Bob Siegel.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Bob%20Siegel.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Bob%20Siegel.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":204396,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Bob%20Siegel.JPG?itok=hngQ-ZgT"}}},"media_ids":["650272"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"172364","name":"5G"},{"id":"187059","name":"Curiosity Lab"},{"id":"188764","name":"Bob Siegel"},{"id":"188765","name":"Connected Future"},{"id":"187058","name":"T-Mobile"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAyana Isles\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nM:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022tel:(404)%20660-2927\u0022 title=\u0022tel:(404)%20660-2927\u0022\u003E404.660.2927\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nE:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022 title=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eaisles3@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"650007":{"#nid":"650007","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces 2021 Cohort of the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN) announced the four communities selected for its 2021\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/initiatives\/smart-communities\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Communities Challenge (GA Smart)\u003C\/a\u003E, which allows localities across the state to apply for research assistance that empowers them to envision, explore, and plan for a \u0026ldquo;smart\u0026rdquo; future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2021 cohort includes the cities of Woodbury and Concord, and Pike and Spalding counties. As GA Smart communities, the cohort will work with researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology to expand and enhance connectivity and explore additional applications that will improve their services, efficiencies, and cost savings. The community connectivity focus for this cohort aims to link them with the resources they need to pilot relevant smart solutions within the two-year GA Smart program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe City of Woodbury:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Woodbury \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/city-of-woodbury\/\u0022\u003Ehas employed an innovative\u003C\/a\u003E Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) network as a publicly owned utility, serving 50 community members. Georgia Tech researchers will assist in the enhancement and expansion of the WISP network by exploring measurement-driven dashboards for evaluating the end-user experience. They will also explore connectivity needs for the proposed Meriwether County\u0026nbsp;AgTech\u0026nbsp;Center for Innovation (MACI).\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe City of Concord:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;With a network similar to Woodbury\u0026rsquo;s, city representatives and Georgia Tech researchers will work together\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/city-of-concord\/\u0022\u003Eadvance connectivity in the\u0026nbsp;city\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;through further testing, evaluation, and community\u0026nbsp;engagement. They will look to address challenges to wireless networks such as geographic terrain, natural foliage, and adoption rates. Tech researchers will also help Concord explore connectivity applications such as having water sensors available in public facilities for operational efficiency and potential cost savings.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPike County\u003C\/strong\u003E: As infrastructure investments are often driven by an intersection of cost and functionality, Tech will help Pike administrators\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/pike-county\/\u0022\u003E analyze technologies to improve connectivity countywide\u003C\/a\u003E, including exploring different broadband options to identify solutions that are both cost effective and reliable for consumers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpalding County\u003C\/strong\u003E: Believing that access to the internet is a driver of economic development, officials want to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/all_initiatives\/spalding-county\/\u0022\u003Eidentify methods to increase broadband access \u003C\/a\u003Ein the area.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Many internet service providers are unable or unwilling to provide access to households or businesses that are separated from other connections by acres or miles. Tech researchers will provide Spalding leaders with perspective on technology hardware and software options that will meet the county\u0026rsquo;s needs, as well as evaluate the current status of connectivity and how to improve it.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Communities experiencing gaps in connectivity across the state of Georgia have sought creative solutions to bridge them, and still more communities are seeking answers about how to get connected,\u0026rdquo; said Debra Lam, executive director of PIN. \u0026ldquo;This cohort has taken steps toward being innovative in a collaborative way. By providing research services to these neighboring communities with established relationships and an interest in coordinating connectivity efforts across city and county borders, GA Smart can make a regional impact and follow the natural expansion of these services across the area. This placemaking opportunity allows communities to plan together, avoid redundancies, and accomplish more collectively.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe cohort will be working with researchers from Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s College of Computing, including\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/ellen-zegura\u0022\u003Eprofessor Ellen Zegura\u003C\/a\u003E, the Stephen Fleming Chair in Telecommunications, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/ada-gavrilovska\u0022\u003Eassociate professor Ada Gavrilovska\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The pandemic has made it clear that dependable access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury, but a necessity,\u0026rdquo; said \u0026Aacute;ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;At Georgia Tech, we believe in the power of technology to improve lives and communities, especially in our state, and we look forward to working with the winners of this year\u0026rsquo;s Georgia Smart Communities Challenge to achieve just that.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeet the Communities\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs the first city to be declared \u0026ldquo;Broadband Ready\u0026rdquo; by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in 2020, the City of Woodbury has pioneered a way forward for communities unserved by traditional broadband.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Meeting the needs of our ever-changing world requires diversity in thought and a willingness to move boldly into the future,\u0026rdquo; said City of Woodbury Mayor Steve Ledbetter. \u0026ldquo;Our goal is to push beyond the possible and be a part of leading our community and our state into the future.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The pandemic underscores just how critical connectivity can be for a community\u0026rsquo;s economic well-being,\u0026rdquo; said City of Concord Mayor John Strickland. \u0026ldquo;Covid-19 made it clear that the internet is necessary for education, healthcare, and business, as well as access to important real-time information. We are fortunate to be geographically close to Woodbury, which introduced us to their service provider. Working together, small cities and counties can provide solutions that will serve more people at a lower cost.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrandon Rogers, Pike County manager, echoed those sentiments. \u0026ldquo;We want to serve the citizens of the community by ensuring options for broadband access in all areas of the county, so that no communities are left behind in the digital divide. We\u0026rsquo;re excited to be working with Georgia Tech as we seek out reliable sources for connectivity that can reach unserved areas of the county at an affordable price range for all of our residents and all of our municipalities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegional cooperation is a key differentiator, said Jessica Simmons, deputy chief information officer at the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Pooling strategies and resource capabilities for connectivity to benefit the broader region complements the state\u0026rsquo;s initiative to promote broadband deployment in unserved parts of Georgia,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;This regional effort builds exactly the kind of momentum we want to see in rural areas that lack high-speed internet access.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince 2018, GA Smart has served 12 communities across the state of Georgia in a variety of projects, ranging from\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ourstate.gatech.edu\/feature\/rising-tides-savannah-smart-sea-level-sensors\u0022\u003Einstalling sea-level and traffic sensors\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to planning for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/category\/connected-vehicles\u0022\u003Econnected vehicle technology\u003C\/a\u003E. Alumni from the GA Smart program have successfully implemented their projects and garnered additional funding and technical assistance to continue their projects beyond the program period, continuing to service their residents and meet their community\u0026rsquo;s goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GA Smart program has facilitated community engagement across the state by hosting more than 40 community meetings, provided in excess of 140 technologies deployed\u0026nbsp;in its funded projects, and provided research support that led to successful grant proposals, academic presentations, and publications.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Complementing federal and state efforts, incoming cohort class will focus on community connectivity."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-08-24 04:37:09","changed_gmt":"2021-08-24 21:24:35","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-24T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-24T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650024":{"id":"650024","type":"image","title":"PIN Logo","body":null,"created":"1629816313","gmt_created":"2021-08-24 14:45:13","changed":"1629816313","gmt_changed":"2021-08-24 14:45:13","alt":"","file":{"fid":"246724","name":"PIN_logo.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PIN_logo.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/PIN_logo.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2107652,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/PIN_logo.png?itok=uxp3C98J"}}},"media_ids":["650024"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"176970","name":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"188705","name":"Partnership for Inclusive Innovation"},{"id":"188706","name":"Jessica Simmons"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWriter: P\u0026eacute;ralte Paul | 404.316.1210\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMedia Contact: Blair Meeks | 404-894-9793 | \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:wmeeks7@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewmeeks7@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649308":{"#nid":"649308","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Coca-Cola Fuels Atlanta\u2019s Startup Ecosystem with Investment in Engage Collaborative Innovation and Corporate Venture Platform ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Coca-Cola Company is joining Engage, a collaborative innovation and corporate venture program comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, enterprise startups, and a top research university with a shared mission to elevate Atlanta and the Southeast as a leading technology and innovation hub.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe investment fund that supports the Engage program and managed by Tech Square\u0026nbsp;Ventures, is backed by 14 Atlanta-based corporations that represent 13 unique industries, including Delta, Invesco, Cox Enterprises, The Home Depot, UPS and Chick-fil-A. Early-stage, B2B enterprise tech startups are selected for the bi-annual, 10-week Engage Program in cohorts of six to eight companies that network with and learn from their fellow founders, university researchers, and corporate partners such as Coca-Cola.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo date, the 50 startups that have completed the program \u0026mdash; which is offered in the spring and fall \u0026mdash; have raised more than $835 million in additional funding from tier-one venture capital firms. Engage portfolio companies have signed more than 90 paid contracts with enterprise partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited about our new partnership with Engage, joining other corporations in Atlanta in attracting and supporting the fast-growing startup and innovation ecosystem that is quickly emerging in the Southeast,\u0026rdquo; said Marie Quintero-Johnson, vice president and head of corporate development at The Coca-Cola Company. \u0026ldquo;Engage provides Coca-Cola access to companies and talent with novel solutions in key areas of interest to us. It also offers the opportunity to collaborate with other Engage corporate partners.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise partners provide funding, mentoring and insights on areas where innovation is needed. Coca-Cola Chief Financial Officer John Murphy serves on the Engage Board of Directors, and Quintero-Johnson is a member of its Board of Advisors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEngage companies focus on six key enterprise areas:\u0026nbsp;Customer Experience, Supply Chain and\u0026nbsp;Manufacturing, Future of Work, Big Data, Analytics, \u0026amp; Security, Logistics \u0026amp; Mobility, and Climate Tech \u0026amp; Sustainability. Engage invests in startups all over the country, and more than 50 percent are headquartered in Atlanta or based in the Southeast.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We very much look forward to partnering with Coca-Cola as we work to strengthen Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s enterprise-focused startup ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; said Georgia Tech President \u0026Aacute;ngel Cabrera. \u0026ldquo;Our entrepreneurs will all have the opportunity to work with and learn from an innovative global consumer brand that leads the world in everything from logistics to commercialization. This partnership is yet another illustration of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s longtime commitment to drive economic development and support innovation in Georgia by partnering with both well-established companies as well as new startups. We are excited to see where this collaboration will lead.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta has emerged as a hotbed of innovation due to a unique combination of entrepreneurial talent and established, category-leading corporations. And, unlike most other startup hubs focused on high-tech, healthcare or finance, the city\u0026rsquo;s ecosystem is diversified across industries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This ecosystem has gained a lot of momentum over the last few years,\u0026rdquo; said Engage Managing Director Daley Ervin. \u0026ldquo;The flywheel is starting to spin and create a waterfall effect of both talent and capital.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EErvin highlighted the value of having hometown access to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s in-demand engineering graduates who \u0026ldquo;no longer have to leave for one of the coasts\u0026rdquo; to start their careers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEngage serves as the \u0026ldquo;connective tissue\u0026rdquo; between corporations, startups and research institutions like Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;We want to be seen as major problem-solvers for the Fortune 500,\u0026rdquo; Ervin said. \u0026ldquo;We help them see around corners, working closely with our partners to understand their strategic priorities and innovation roadmaps to identify leading startups that can help address these pain points and opportunities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to having access to the innovative offerings of participating startups, enterprise partners learn to embrace startup entrepreneurial thinking in their respective cultures. They also can share insights with their fellow sponsors, many of whom face with similar challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a unique model that delivers value to all stakeholders in this ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; Ervin said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Coca-Cola joins blue chip roster of corporations supporting startups."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-08-06 14:52:35","changed_gmt":"2021-08-06 18:41:50","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"649315":{"id":"649315","type":"image","title":"Coca-Cola Company Headquarters","body":null,"created":"1628271971","gmt_created":"2021-08-06 17:46:11","changed":"1628271971","gmt_changed":"2021-08-06 17:46:11","alt":"","file":{"fid":"246526","name":"15C10400-P11-014.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/15C10400-P11-014.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/15C10400-P11-014.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":518793,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/15C10400-P11-014.jpg?itok=HijQkigE"}}},"media_ids":["649315"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"45261","name":"the coca-cola company"},{"id":"72041","name":"ENGAGE"},{"id":"188428","name":"Daley Ervin"},{"id":"170669","name":"Blake Patton"},{"id":"172533","name":"\u00c1ngel Cabrera"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nM: 404.316.1210\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"644382":{"#nid":"644382","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ready for the Smart(er) City: How Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) are Building the Future","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECommunity Improvement Districts, or CIDs, are best known for being mechanisms commercial property owners and local governments use to beautify streetscapes or support infrastructure projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut a new, comprehensive analysis of their use in Georgia finds CIDs have had significant impact in leveraging dollars and driving growth. The report was produced by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;program and its\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cqgrd.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Quality Growth and Regional Development\u003C\/a\u003E, in partnership with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lexiconstrategies.com\/\u0022\u003ELexicon Strategies\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E[Read the full report here:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cidreport.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ecidreport.com\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E]\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the 1980s CIDs have become a competitive necessity in the growth of commercial centers and submarkets, the report\u0026rsquo;s authors said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;CIDs are now driving major infrastructure projects and providing community enhancements that are traditionally the purview of local government,\u0026quot; said Malaika Rivers, a partner at Lexicon Strategies, and a co-author of the report. \u0026ldquo;But because CIDs are so effective at attracting additional resources, the commercial real estate owners and investors get more effective ways to manage and deliver projects and services important to their businesses.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis report, which analyzed CID usage in metro Atlanta, marks the first time they have been evaluated for economic impact and ability to drive innovation. It also establishes\u0026nbsp;a framework for comparing CIDs, a previously difficult task due to significant differences across the metro region.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the report\u0026rsquo;s key findings:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBetween 2005 and 2020, the number of CIDs in Georgia doubled to 34, with the most common driver being to attract funding and investment.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOn average, every $1 spent by a CID generated $5 in outside funding.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECollectively, CIDs represented more than $16 billion in assessed value in 2019 and about $41 billion in fair market value.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECIDs are growing; about 89 percent of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s CIDs report plans to expand project and service offerings.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe public sector is playing a larger role in CID formation, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the ones created between 2010 and 2020.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our findings show that Community Improvement Districts are not only crucial for traditional infrastructure, but also to the advancement of smart cities applications on future infrastructure,\u0026rdquo; said Debra Lam, co-author and director of the Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation (SCI2) program at Georgia Tech. SCI2\u0026rsquo;s mission is\u0026nbsp;to develop innovative approaches to help build resilient and sustainable communities. It is an offering of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation, a public-private collaborative effort that launched in 2020 to lead coordinated, statewide efforts to position Georgia as the technology capital of the East Coast.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith nearly three dozen CIDs currently in operation in metro Atlanta, Lam said they lay the foundation for a thriving environment that supports a host of CID organizational models\u0026nbsp;in a wide variety of commercial product types, from Class-A office to dense industrial centers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;CIDs are and will continue to be a driving force in innovation,\u0026rdquo; Lam said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A comprehensive report by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Lexicon Strategies shows CIDs are an important economic growth tool."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-02-17 17:26:54","changed_gmt":"2021-02-18 14:02:43","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-02-18T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-02-18T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"644385":{"id":"644385","type":"image","title":"CID Report 1","body":null,"created":"1613584490","gmt_created":"2021-02-17 17:54:50","changed":"1613586638","gmt_changed":"2021-02-17 18:30:38","alt":"head shots of Malaika Rivers and Debra Lam","file":{"fid":"244652","name":"Combined+CID+Report+author+headshots.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Combined%2BCID%2BReport%2Bauthor%2Bheadshots.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Combined%2BCID%2BReport%2Bauthor%2Bheadshots.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1621493,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Combined%2BCID%2BReport%2Bauthor%2Bheadshots.png?itok=MzlzvwkA"}}},"media_ids":["644385"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu","title":"Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation (SCI2) "},{"url":"https:\/\/cqgrd.gatech.edu","title":"Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development"},{"url":"https:\/\/lexiconstrategies.com","title":"Lexicon Strategies"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.cidreport.com","title":"Community Improvement District (CIDI) Report"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187061","name":"CID"},{"id":"187062","name":"Community Improvement Districts"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"167987","name":"smart cities"},{"id":"173304","name":"debra lam"},{"id":"187063","name":"Malaika Rivers"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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Here developers will build and test new 5G use cases such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial drone applications, mixed reality training and entertainment, remote medical care, personal health and fitness wearables, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What a match-up! America\u0026rsquo;s leading 5G network, the brilliant minds of Georgia Tech and the most advanced living lab in the country \u0026mdash; now that\u0026rsquo;s a powerhouse combination,\u0026rdquo; said John Saw, EVP of Advanced \u0026amp; Emerging Technologies at T-Mobile. \u0026ldquo;We cannot wait to see the innovation that occurs as entrepreneurs and developers build the next big thing in 5G backed by these world-class resources.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new incubator, managed in collaboration with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), is an expansion of the T-Mobile Accelerator\u0026nbsp;and part of the Un-carrier\u0026rsquo;s efforts to fuel 5G innovation. T-Mobile supports numerous initiatives to help startups and entrepreneurs develop, test and bring to market groundbreaking new 5G products and services. T-Mobile Accelerator is an award-winning program founded in 2014 that originated in the smart city corridor of Kansas City.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECompanies participating in the 5G Connected Future program will work directly with technology and business leaders at T-Mobile Accelerator, Georgia Tech, and Curiosity Lab as they build, test and bring to market new products and services that\u0026nbsp;unleash\u0026nbsp;the potential\u0026nbsp;of T-Mobile 5G. ATDC is a globally recognized technology incubator. The 5G Connected Future vertical is the fourth of its kind at ATDC and follows other targeted programs in health, retail and financial technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In addition to the normal startup concerns, entrepreneurs in the 5G space face a unique set of challenges such as regulatory issues at the state and local levels, network security, and integration testing,\u0026rdquo; said ATDC Director John Avery.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC brings a unique framework that combines its startup curriculum, coaching, connections, and community, as well as direct access to Georgia Tech resources, research expertise, and student talent, to help entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale, and succeed. In this effort, ATDC will offer programing, recruit and evaluate startups, and hire staff to manage the vertical in Peachtree Corners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This collaboration is a great opportunity for ATDC and Georgia Tech, the city of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab, and T-Mobile, a Fortune 50 company, to create a unique collection to work with these companies, refine their ideas into scalable companies, and bring these solutions to market more quickly,\u0026rdquo; Avery said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuch a partnership underscores \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s commitment to enabling tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s technology leaders, which remains as strong as when ATDC was founded 41 years ago,\u0026rdquo; said Chaouki T. Abdallah, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s executive vice president for research. \u0026ldquo;Innovation cannot take place in a vacuum, which is why entrepreneurs and startups require the knowledge and resources provided through partnerships such as ours.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The City of Peachtree Corners and Curiosity Lab continue to affirm our commitment to technology innovation through programs, partnerships and engagements with industry leaders such as T-Mobile and Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; said Betsy Plattenburg, executive director of Curiosity Lab. \u0026ldquo;These two organizations were instrumental in the launch of Curiosity Lab and our continued collaboration will create opportunities for the next-generation of intelligent mobility and smart city entrepreneurs.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ET-Mobile 5G, A Platform for Innovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nT-Mobile is America\u0026rsquo;s 5G leader, with the fastest and largest nationwide 5G network. T-Mobile\u0026rsquo;s Extended Range 5G covers more than 280 million people across nearly 1.6 million square miles \u0026ndash; more geographic coverage than AT\u0026amp;T and Verizon combined. With Sprint now part of T-Mobile, the Un-carrier is widening its lead, using dedicated spectrum to bring customers with capable devices download speeds of around 300 Mbps and peak speeds up to 1 Gbps.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith its supercharged 5G network as the foundation, T-Mobile is working to fuel 5G innovation and build the 5G ecosystem. The Un-carrier collaborates with universities and standards bodies to support 5G research and development.\u0026nbsp; In addition to running the award-winning\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/t-mobileaccelerator.com\/\u0022\u003ET-Mobile Accelerator\u003C\/a\u003E, it also operates the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/ventures\u0022\u003ET-Mobile Ventures\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;investment fund and is a co-founder of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/5goilab.com\/\u0022\u003E5G Open Innovation Lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStartups interested in joining the 5G Connected Future program can apply\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/application-for-the-5g-connected-future-incubator-at-curiosity-lab-at-peachtree-corners\/\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New 5G Connected Future incubator program will support\u00a0growth and development of 5G entrepreneurs and startups."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2021-02-17 14:20:50","changed_gmt":"2021-02-17 14:40:19","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-02-17T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-02-17T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"644365":{"id":"644365","type":"image","title":"T-Mobile, Georgia Tech, and Curiosity Lab 5G","body":null,"created":"1613571920","gmt_created":"2021-02-17 14:25:20","changed":"1613571920","gmt_changed":"2021-02-17 14:25:20","alt":"Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners","file":{"fid":"244638","name":"_D4S0122_edit_roxy_js.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/_D4S0122_edit_roxy_js.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/_D4S0122_edit_roxy_js.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2312529,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/_D4S0122_edit_roxy_js.jpg?itok=ZICRJSgX"}},"644366":{"id":"644366","type":"image","title":"T-Mobile, Georgia Tech, and Curiosity Lab 5G - 2","body":null,"created":"1613572398","gmt_created":"2021-02-17 14:33:18","changed":"1613572398","gmt_changed":"2021-02-17 14:33:18","alt":"John Avery headshot","file":{"fid":"244640","name":"JA hedshot.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/JA%20hedshot.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/JA%20hedshot.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1969330,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/JA%20hedshot.png?itok=UOzG6oHY"}},"644368":{"id":"644368","type":"image","title":"T-Mobile, Georgia Tech, and Curiosity Lab 5G - 3","body":null,"created":"1613572748","gmt_created":"2021-02-17 14:39:08","changed":"1613572748","gmt_changed":"2021-02-17 14:39:08","alt":"Betsy Plattenburg headshot","file":{"fid":"244642","name":"B Plattenburg headshot.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/B%20Plattenburg%20headshot.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/B%20Plattenburg%20headshot.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":11139,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/B%20Plattenburg%20headshot.jpg?itok=Vcw9HfJ8"}}},"media_ids":["644365","644366","644368"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187058","name":"T-Mobile"},{"id":"172364","name":"5G"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"187059","name":"Curiosity Lab"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. Paul\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"642629":{"#nid":"642629","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Karen Fite, Interim VP and Director of Enterprise Innovation Institute, Retires","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKaren Fite, who, for the past 18 months has led the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s economic development efforts as interim vice president and director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute (EI2)\u003C\/a\u003E, has retired after more than 27 years of service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDavid Bridges, director of EI2\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/edl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEconomic Development Lab (EDL)\u003C\/a\u003E, will assume the interim vice president role effective Jan. 1, 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEI2 is the largest and most comprehensive university-based program of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic development in the United States.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPrior to leading EI2, Fite ran the unit\u0026rsquo;s Business \u0026amp; Industry Services group of programs, comprised of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)\u003C\/a\u003E, EI2\u0026rsquo;s largest economic development offering. The group also includes the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESafety, Health, and Environmental Services (SHES)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mbdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta MBDA Centers\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/contractingacademy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EContracting Education Academy\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtpac.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC)\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/setaac.org\/\u0022\u003ESoutheastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (SETAAC)\u003C\/a\u003E programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore taking on that role, Fite was GaMEP director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Over the years at Georgia Tech, I have been privileged to serve in a wide variety of capacities \u0026mdash; assisting companies with government procurement, their implementation of quality management systems and Lean Manufacturing protocols, the launch of a Lean Healthcare initiative, creating community economic development research and strategic plans, and directing the GaMEP,\u0026rdquo; Fite said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As interim vice president, I have had the opportunity to interact with virtually every EI2 employee. Working with such a talented group of employees of EI2 has been an honor because across the board they are passionate about their work, dedicated to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s mission of progress and service by serving clients, and continually looking to innovate, improve, and expand our services to help create long lasting and meaningful impact not only in Georgia and across the country, but around the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChaouki T. Abdallah, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s executive vice president for research said Fite was a valued member of his leadership team.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;She has been a very effective and engaging leader,\u0026rdquo; Abdallah said. \u0026ldquo;She\u0026rsquo;s brought me solutions, given me critical feedback and has been an invaluable partner. Georgia Tech is lucky to have had her contributions for so long.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFite has a master\u0026rsquo;s degree in business administration from the University of Miami and a bachelor\u0026rsquo;s in health systems from Georgia Tech. In 2018, she achieved the faculty rank of principal extension professional, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s highest professional extension faculty rank.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are fortunate to have someone of David Bridges\u0026rsquo; caliber who can not only build on Karen\u0026rsquo;s legacy but also brings a wealth of experience and economic development successes,\u0026rdquo; Abdallah said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBridges, who joined EI2 in 1994, authored, co-authored or contributed to more than 100 economic development grants totaling more than $40 million. He assisted in the formation of the two proof-of-concept units \u0026mdash; the Global Center for Medical Innovation, a Tech affiliate in the medical device space, and I3L, a health information technology innovation hub.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond Georgia, Bridges helped catalyze the development of the Soft Landings program to bring companies from overseas to the United States. He also helped to establish the I-Corps Puerto Rico program as the National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s first I-Corps program ever offered to teams from that community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe also supported the expansion of technology extension programs in Chile and Colombia, built a new program in professional development around innovation and technology commercialization, and expanded Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s presence by helping to build startup ecosystems around the Institute\u0026rsquo;s international campuses and in Latin America.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBridges and his EDL team have also implemented ecosystem building projects for numerous countries including Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, Guatemala, South Africa, China, Korea, and Japan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E-\u0026nbsp;P\u0026eacute;ralte Paul\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"David Bridges, Economic Development Lab director, will lead unit as interim VP"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EKaren Fite, who, for the past 18 months has led the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s economic development efforts as interim vice president and director of the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2), has retired after more than 27 years of service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Karen Fite, who has led Georgia Tech\u0027s economic development efforts in the Enterprise Innovation Institute, has retired. 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If done within the bounds of normal power demand variation, such an attack would be difficult to detect, the researchers said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If an attacker can slightly affect electricity market prices in their favor, it would be like knowing today what\u0026rsquo;s going to happen in tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s stock market,\u0026rdquo; said Tohid Shekari, a graduate research assistant in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.ece.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology. \u0026ldquo;If the manipulation stays within a certain range, it would be stealthy and difficult to differentiate from a typical load forecasting error.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBelieved to be the first proposed energy market manipulation cyberattack, the operation would depend on botnets composed of thousands of appliances that could be controlled centrally by attackers who had taken over their Internet of Things (IoT) controllers. Malicious actors have already demonstrated IoT botnet attacks such as Mirai, which used a network of compromised internet-connected cameras and routers to launch attacks on key internet infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe attack, dubbed \u0026ldquo;IoT Skimmer,\u0026rdquo; would be made possible by the deregulation of energy markets, which has created a system to efficiently supply electrical power. To meet the demand for electrical energy, utility companies must predict future demand and purchase power from the day-ahead wholesale energy market at competitive prices. If the predictions turn out to be wrong, the utilities may have to pay more or less for the energy they need to meet the demands of their customers by participating in the real-time market, which has more volatile prices in general. Creating erroneous demand data to manipulate forecasts could be profitable to the suppliers selling energy to meet the unexpected demand, or the retailers or utilities buying cheaper energy from the real-time market.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers weren\u0026rsquo;t able to determine whether such an attack might have already taken place because IoT devices \u0026ndash; beyond being insecure \u0026ndash; also lack the kind of monitoring that would be necessary to detect such hijacking. But they used real data sets from two of the largest U.S. energy markets \u0026ndash; New York and California \u0026ndash; to evaluate the feasibility of their proposed attack.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We did a lot of simulation and mathematical analysis to show that this kind of transfer could occur,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ece.gatech.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/raheem-a-beyah\u0022\u003ERaheem Beyah\u003C\/a\u003E, the Motorola Foundation Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering who is also Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s vice president for Interdisciplinary Research and co-founder of the company Fortiphyd Logic. \u0026ldquo;We also did a feasibility analysis of the supporting areas to show that this would be possible from various perspectives.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers assume that such botnets already exist, and that attackers could simply rent their use on the dark web. More than 20 million smart thermostats already exist in the North American market, and they are connected to at least one high-wattage device \u0026ndash; a heating and air-conditioning system that could be controlled by attackers on an intermittent basis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If you consider all of the smart thermostats and internet-connected electric ovens, water heaters, and electric vehicle chargers that are already in use, there are plenty of devices to be compromised,\u0026rdquo; Shekari said. \u0026ldquo;Homeowners would likely never notice if the EV charger turns on when electricity demand is highest, or if the air conditioning cools a little more than they expected when they are not home.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo counter the potential attack, researchers suggest both detection and prevention steps. Through integrated monitoring of the normal power use of high-wattage IoT-connected devices, unexpected peaks or valleys in power consumption triggered by an attacker could be detected. And access to data on expected energy demand \u0026ndash; which is now made available publicly \u0026ndash; could be restricted to those who actually need it.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe primary factor that makes this attack possible is the detailed online data sharing of electricity market information, which is usually updated every five minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This energy demand information is really a data privacy issue, and we need to think long and hard about the balance between transparency and security,\u0026rdquo; Beyah said. \u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s always a tension there, but limiting the amount of detail could make it more difficult for attackers who want to hide their manipulations to know what the normal variations are.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe potential attack highlights the need for considering cybersecurity threats in technology areas where they had perhaps never been possible before.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is an interesting intersection between the IoT security world and energy markets,\u0026rdquo; said Beyah. \u0026ldquo;Right now, it seems that there is a large gap between the two worlds. Our point is that there are implications for combining IoT technology and high-wattage devices that can compromise markets in ways we would never have thought of before.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe presentation, \u0026ldquo;IoT Skimmer: Energy Market Manipulation Through High-Wattage IoT Botnets,\u0026rdquo; will be presented on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m. as part of the Black Hat USA 2020 conference.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch News\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n177 North Avenue\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta, Georgia\u0026nbsp; 30332-0181\u0026nbsp; USA\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMedia Relations Contact\u003C\/strong\u003E: John Toon (404-894-6986) (jtoon@gatech.edu)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter\u003C\/strong\u003E: John Toon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEvil armies of internet-connected EV chargers, ovens, hot-water heaters, air-conditioners, and other high-wattage appliances could be hijacked to slightly manipulate energy demand, potentially driving price swings and creating financial damage to deregulated energy markets, warns a new report scheduled to be presented Aug. 5 at the Black Hat USA 2020 conference.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Evil armies of internet-connected appliances could be hijacked to slightly manipulate energy demand, potentially driving price swings."}],"uid":"27303","created_gmt":"2020-08-04 14:18:17","changed_gmt":"2020-08-04 14:21:51","author":"John Toon","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-08-04T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"637494":{"id":"637494","type":"image","title":"Hijacked oven","body":null,"created":"1596550050","gmt_created":"2020-08-04 14:07:30","changed":"1596550188","gmt_changed":"2020-08-04 14:09:48","alt":"Oven with open door","file":{"fid":"242493","name":"oven.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/oven.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/oven.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":616350,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/oven.jpg?itok=iVMW_jn-"}},"637495":{"id":"637495","type":"image","title":"Electric substation","body":null,"created":"1596550128","gmt_created":"2020-08-04 14:08:48","changed":"1596550169","gmt_changed":"2020-08-04 14:09:29","alt":"Electrical substation","file":{"fid":"242494","name":"substation.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/substation.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/substation.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2060269,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/substation.jpg?itok=BQIdzHLo"}}},"media_ids":["637494","637495"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"}],"keywords":[{"id":"185457","name":"botnet"},{"id":"213","name":"energy"},{"id":"185458","name":"energy markets"},{"id":"97401","name":"IoT"},{"id":"68951","name":"Internet of Things"},{"id":"175687","name":"black hat"},{"id":"185459","name":"IoT Skimmer"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"145171","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"39451","name":"Electronics and Nanotechnology"},{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39481","name":"National Security"}],"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\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E(404) 894-6986\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jtoon@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"637229":{"#nid":"637229","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tracking the Effects of Covid-19 on Georgia\u2019s Economy","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen students in Mike Messner\u0026#39;s MGMT 4803 Active Hedge Fund Management class began picking stocks for real-time investing at the start of the Spring semester, China had just announced a new virus emerging from Wuhan. Messner, Scheller Professor of the Practice with over 23 years of experience on Wall Street, had divided the class into small groups with each one responsible for monitoring stocks within a specific industry sector.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe economy was booming. The group watching healthcare stocks also started tracking the number of cases coming from Wuhan and began noticing an upward curve. \u0026ldquo;They started getting a bit antsy,\u0026rdquo; Messner recalled. \u0026ldquo;We were very much up to speed on what we thought was going to be localized in China, but clearly, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t,\u0026rdquo; he said, thinking back to those early days.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERapid Changes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuddenly, the market started falling and not just in healthcare. Over the next few weeks, students following the transportation industry watched their stocks decline and students monitoring the energy sector watched oil prices take a nose-dive. In fact, all sectors plunged. According to Messner, the virus then became the number one concern as they watched it take hold of the market.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe class decided to pivot from looking at stocks in the U.S. industry sectors to monitoring industries in the Georgia economy to see how Covid-19 was impacting the state\u0026rsquo;s overall health. \u0026ldquo;There was a lot of experience being built up in watching these markets, so we thought, \u0026lsquo;Let\u0026rsquo;s take that experience and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gacovid19.org\/\u0022\u003Ecreate a website to track Georgia industries\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026rsquo;\u0026quot; he stated. Their mission became to collect and provide real-time, ongoing data and share it with the citizens of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026lsquo;Understanding Exactly What Has Happened\u0026rsquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the support of students in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fintech.gatech.edu\/#\/gtfintech\/research\/covid\u0022\u003EFinancial Services Innovation Lab\u003C\/a\u003E within Scheller and sponsorship by the Speedwell Foundation, the website took form. It now contains \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gacovid19.org\/\u0022\u003Edata from 11 industry sectors\u003C\/a\u003E including health care, employment, public companies, real estate, sales tax, transportation, air travel, hotels, and municipal bonds. The ability to show each segment\u0026rsquo;s health at a glance makes it one of a kind.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, data from the healthcare industry is collected weekly, and sometimes daily from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dph.georgia.gov\/covid-19-daily-status-report\u0022\u003EGeorgia Department of Public Health\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/covidtracking.com\/\u0022\u003ECovid Tracking Project\u003C\/a\u003E. At a single glance, viewers can see graphs on the number of tests, deaths, and hospitalizations, along with maps of Georgia showing where the outbreaks are occurring by county. The page also breaks down the number of cases by age, ethnicity, and race.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESidney Lofton, an undergraduate student at Scheller, is covering the real estate market. \u0026ldquo;I think the first thing this project will do is open everyone\u0026rsquo;s eyes to the impact this pandemic has had on the Georgia economy. Everyone knows it\u0026rsquo;s been a tough few months for the entire country and the world but seeing the numbers and graphs will help people understand what exactly has happened,\u0026rdquo; she said. For instance, her findings show that the commercial real estate market is being impacted more significantly than the residential market - data that is useful in real estate planning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause the project is ongoing, Lofton and fellow students continue to gather data even though the semester is over. Dr. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/chava\/index.html\u0022\u003ESudheer Chava\u003C\/a\u003E, Alton M. Costley Chair, professor of Finance, and director of the Quantitative and Computational Finance (QCF) Program, oversees the Financial Services Innovation Lab and sees an additional value to their work. \u0026ldquo;The students are getting the real-world experience they can add to their CV,\u0026rdquo; he noted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, some students in Messner\u0026rsquo;s class were preparing for their summer internships when the pandemic hit and lost these opportunities. The Speedwell Foundation, a gift from Messner and his wife, is providing additional support to the students as well as the project. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve supported professorships in Civil Engineering and the Georgia Tech Promise campaign so it\u0026rsquo;s just a logical extension of what we\u0026rsquo;ve done. We\u0026rsquo;ve always thought that the investment in Georgia Tech gives us a high return because you\u0026rsquo;re graduating very smart, capable kids who are contributors to society,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026lsquo;The More People Involved, the More Capable We Are of Providing Data\u0026rsquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project is also expanding to include students from other schools within the Tech ecosystem. \u0026ldquo;There\u0026rsquo;s undergraduate students, master\u0026rsquo;s students, and PhDs from Scheller as well as from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and City and Regional Planning. The more people involved and the more collaboration there is, the more capable we are of providing data that is important and useful to the Georgia community,\u0026rdquo; said Chava.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERachael Panik, PhD student in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering heard about the project from her advisor, Dr. Kari Watkins, Frederick Law Olmsted associate professor. \u0026ldquo;People are changing the way they travel not only because of the economy but also for public health reasons. While it\u0026rsquo;s not clear what this will mean for the future, it\u0026rsquo;s important to track these trends now so that we can continue to learn about the relationship between travel and the economy,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026lsquo;It\u0026rsquo;s Not Just About Data Analysis, But Doing Something Purposeful\u0026rsquo;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project will continue under Chava\u0026rsquo;s supervision and the students will be adding surveys and interviews with representatives from organizations such as the Georgia Restaurant Association and the Georgia Department of Transportation. They\u0026rsquo;ve already started a podcast series which is available on the site. \u0026ldquo;We want to bring in the human element,\u0026rdquo; Chava said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe and Messner also plan to continue the project after the pandemic is contained with the possibility of adding more industries and statistics over time and foresees the project having far-reaching effects not just in learning about how industries will be affected in the long term, but in what students gain at a personal level. \u0026ldquo;One thing I like is drawing Georgia Tech students into a meaningful exercise that helps society. It\u0026rsquo;s not just about data analysis but doing something purposeful and meaningful that will have an impact on society.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"New Public Access Data Portal Created by Scheller Students and Faculty"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EScheller College of Business students create a database showing the pandemic\u0026#39;s real-time impact on 11 industries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Scheller College of Business students create a database showing the pandemic\u0027s real-time impact on 11 industries."}],"uid":"27446","created_gmt":"2020-07-23 16:54:52","changed_gmt":"2020-07-23 17:04:19","author":"Joshua Stewart","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-07-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2020-07-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"637227":{"id":"637227","type":"image","title":"Coronavirus and economy graphic","body":null,"created":"1595522233","gmt_created":"2020-07-23 16:37:13","changed":"1595522233","gmt_changed":"2020-07-23 16:37:13","alt":"Illustration of a virus molecule knocking over objects while a person tries to hold them up.","file":{"fid":"242406","name":"virus-on-economy-graphic-h.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/virus-on-economy-graphic-h.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/virus-on-economy-graphic-h.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":107814,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/virus-on-economy-graphic-h.jpg?itok=S0uuj73s"}}},"media_ids":["637227"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gacovid19.org\/","title":"Impact of Covid-19 on Georgia\u2019s Economy website"},{"url":"https:\/\/fintech.gatech.edu\/#\/gtfintech\/research\/covid","title":"Financial Services Innovation Lab"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1274","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"183843","name":"coronavirus"},{"id":"185124","name":"Coronavirus Pandemic"},{"id":"184289","name":"covid-19"},{"id":"1033","name":"Economic Impact"},{"id":"11426","name":"Georgia Economy"},{"id":"17021","name":"mike messner"},{"id":"185352","name":"Sidney Lofton"},{"id":"180697","name":"Sudheer Chava"},{"id":"185353","name":"Rachael Panik"},{"id":"185354","name":"Financial Services Innovation Lab"},{"id":"167089","name":"Scheller College of Business"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELorrie Burroughs\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:lorrie.burroughs@scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elorrie.burroughs@scheller.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["lorrie.burroughs@scheller.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"635248":{"#nid":"635248","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Why Restarting the Global Economy Won\u0027t be Easy","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the world contemplates ending a massive lockdown implemented in response to COVID-19, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/singhal\/index.html\u0022\u003EVinod Singhal\u003C\/a\u003E is considering what will happen when we hit the play button and the engines that drive industry and trade squeal back to life again.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESinghal, who studies operations strategy and supply chain management at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has a few ideas on how to ease the transition to the new reality. But this pandemic makes it hard to predict what that reality will be.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We know pandemics can disrupt supply chains, because we\u0026rsquo;ve had the SARS experience, but this is something very different,\u0026rdquo; said Singhal, the Charles W. Brady Chair Professor of Operations Management at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EScheller College of Business\u003C\/a\u003E, recalling the SARS viral pandemic of 2002 to 2003. But that event did not have nearly the deadly, worldwide reach of COVID-19.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is really nothing to compare this pandemic to,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;And predicting or estimating stock prices is simply impossible, unlike supply chain disruptions caused by a company\u0026rsquo;s own fault, or a natural disaster, like the earthquake in Japan.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFor more coverage of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s response to the coronavirus\u0026nbsp;pandemic, please visit our \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/helpingstories.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EResponding to COVID-19\u003C\/a\u003E page.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe earthquake that shook northeastern Japan in March 2011 unleashed a devastating and deadly tsunami that caused a meltdown at a nuclear power plant, and also rocked the world economy. It was called the most significant disruption ever of global supply chains. Singhal co-authored a study on the aftereffects, \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/msom.2019.0777\u0022\u003EStock Market Reaction to Supply Chain Disruptions from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;published online in August 2019 in the journal \u003Cem\u003EManufacturing \u0026amp; Service Operations Management\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut COVID-19 represents a new kind of mystery when it comes to something as complex and critical to the world\u0026rsquo;s economy as the global supply chain, for a number of reasons that Singhal highlighted:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe global spread of the virus and duration of the pandemic\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026ldquo;We have no idea when it will be under control and whether it will resurface,\u0026rdquo; Singhal said. \u0026ldquo;With a natural disaster you can kind of predict that if we put in some effort, within a few months we can get back to normal. But here there is a lot of uncertainty.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBoth the demand and supply side of the global supply chain are disrupted\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re not only seeing a lot of factories shutting down, which affects the supply side, but there are restrictions on demand, too, because you can\u0026rsquo;t just go out and shop like you used to, at least for the time being,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;And all this is taking place in an environment where supply chains are fairly complex \u0026ndash; intricate, interconnected, interdependent, and global.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELonger lead times\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026ldquo;We get close to a trillion dollars of products annually from Asian countries, about $500 billion from China,\u0026rdquo; Singhal said. \u0026ldquo;Most are shipped by sea which requires a four-to-six-week lead time. The fact that logistics and distribution has been disrupted and needs to ramp up again will increase lead time. So, it will take time to fill up the pipeline, and that is going to be an issue.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupply chains have little slack, and little spare inventory\u003C\/strong\u003E. While manufacturing giants such as Apple, Boeing, and General Motors have more financial slack to carry them through a massive economic belt tightening, their suppliers, spread out across the globe, come in different sizes, different tiers, \u0026ldquo;and these smaller companies don\u0026rsquo;t have much financial slack,\u0026rdquo; said Singhal, pointing to a report of small and medium sized companies in China, \u0026ldquo;which have less than three months of cash. They\u0026rsquo;ve already been shut down for two months, and cash tends to go away quickly.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Many of these companies may go bankrupt,\u0026rdquo; he added. \u0026ldquo;So we need to figure out how to reduce the number of bankruptcies. Government is going to play an important role in this, and the stimulus package the U.S. has approved will be helpful.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETrying to get a handle on how stock markets are responding to all that has happened is like trying to take aim at a moving target during a stiff wind. Volatility has increased significantly since February 13, when the Dow Jones index reached an all-time high of about 29,500.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;That\u0026rsquo;s because we did not expect the pandemic to spread and disruptions initially were low because of pipeline inventory,\u0026rdquo; Singhal said, noting that since then the Index dropped sharply, to 18,500 on March 23 (a decline of nearly 38 percent), it picked up and was back to 22,000 by March 30. \u0026ldquo;The same is true of other stock markets. The Chinese stock market was down 13 percent, but they seem to have the pandemic under control.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile COVID-19 is making it difficult to predict what the market will look like, Singhal has some ideas of which industries will be most affected.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Travel, tourism, entertainment, restaurants \u0026ndash; businesses that rely on people going out\u0026mdash;will take a long time to recover, in terms of profitability and stock price, even once the pandemic is contained,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;People are going to be hesitant to travel after all this. Tourism will take a hit.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEssentials like groceries are surging as people stock up in reaction to being shut in, but this isn\u0026rsquo;t a long-term trend. Singhal doesn\u0026rsquo;t expect this trend to continue as shopping habits and store shelves eventually normalize.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECompanies that sell basics, with a strong online presence, will do well, \u0026ldquo;but industries like automobiles and electronics, which have global supply chains and have a hard time replacing specialized, high-tech components will be affected,\u0026rdquo; said Singhal, who also has suggestions on the most important issues to address and how to help speed up the recovery and bring supply chains back to normal (or whatever normal looks like after this):\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe ability to bring capacity online, especially for small and medium-sized companies\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026ldquo;Facilities and equipment may need some time to restart,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Staffing is a big issue. How quickly can you get people back to work? Also, can you get the raw materials and build up the inventory to support production? That may be tough when pent up demand is being released and everybody is competing for limited supplies.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistribution\u003C\/strong\u003E. Lead times already are long, he notes, and a sudden increase in demand for logistics and distribution services as everybody ramps up again could extend lead times.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrevent bankruptcies\u003C\/strong\u003E. Government programs need to be established (like the U.S. stimulus package) to keep small- and medium-sized firms in business. This concern extends to second- and third-tier suppliers, and large firms like Apple or Boeing or GM, should do the same for their most critical suppliers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuild slack\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u0026ldquo;Preserve cash, get new lines of credit or draw down lines of credit, maybe cut dividends or stock repurchases,\u0026rdquo; Singhal said. \u0026ldquo;And build inventories of critical components.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESinghal also stresses the need for transparency, up and down the supply chain: \u0026ldquo;What that means is, companies need to have a good understanding of what is happening to their customers and suppliers, but not just their immediate, first tier customers and suppliers, but also their customers and suppliers, and so on up and down the line.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt will be very important going forward for the next several months to monitor the health of the supply chain from both the customer perspective and a supplier perspective, because this is a new world, says Singhal, who adds an optimistic postscript, \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a crisis situation now, but I think we can put it back together.\u0026rdquo;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp; 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Kemp taps Center for Economic Development Research director for coronavirus task force","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELooking to anticipate and blunt the effects of the COVID-19\/coronavirus pandemic on Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp has convened a coronavirus task force that looks at the economic, health, emergency response and preparedness, and housing implications of the deadly disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 66-member task force is comprised of four subcommittees, including one focused on economic impact. That subcommittee includes Alfie Meek, economist and director of the Enterprise Innovation Institute\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR)\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The role of the Economic Impact Subcommittee is to help predict the economic effects on the state of Georgia from COVID19 and make recommendations,\u0026rdquo; Meek said. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026lsquo;re also being asked to brainstorm policies that might be implemented to help ease the economic pain from this event.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeek has more than 25 years of experience in economic\/fiscal impact analysis and community-based research. He leads the five-member CEDR staff, which works with its clients \u0026mdash; economic developers, community leaders, and industry \u0026mdash; to help them understand the opportunities and challenges in fostering local and regional economic development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeek is one of three economists selected to serve on the governor\u0026rsquo;s task force subcommittee. The others are Jeffrey Dorfman, the state fiscal economist who is the subcommittee chairman, and Thomas Cunningham the Metro Atlanta Chamber\u0026rsquo;s chief economist.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe full subcommittee met for the first time on March 19 in a virtual conference call.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One clear goal is to represent the many different facets of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s economy that we think will be economically vulnerable at this time,\u0026rdquo; Meek said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Dorfman, Cunningham, and Meek, the Economic Impact Subcommittee members include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAllan Adams, State Director UGA Small Business Development Center\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENick Ayers, Managing Partner AFH Capital\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWill Bentley, Georgia Agribusiness Council\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDonna Bowman, Office of the State Treasurer\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ELabor Commissioner Mark Butler\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPeter Carter, Delta Air Lines Chief Legal Officer (and Chair, Metro Chamber)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBill Douglas, Athens First Bank \u0026amp; Trust\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia State Sen. 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In other cases, it was less positive.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One of the biggest questions we had was whether the strategy of appointing CSEs is valued by investors,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/subramanian\/index.html\u0022\u003ERavi Subramanian\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EScheller College of Business\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;What we have found is that, in certain scenarios, there\u0026rsquo;s support for this strategy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo explore the question, the researchers identified 315 announcements of appointments of senior sustainability executives at U.S. corporations between 2000 and 2018 and subsequently narrowed that sample to 115 announcements that were not confounded by other events that could have affected stock prices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;On average, the hiring of CSEs has no discernable effect on stock prices,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/singhal\/index.html\u0022\u003EVinod Singhal\u003C\/a\u003E, Charles W. 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The second scenario was when the announcement included specific and focused job responsibilities for the hire.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;When a firm has an adverse sustainability-related incident, such as a chemical spill or an accident that results in death or significant property damage, it raises a clear question in investors\u0026rsquo; minds about whether the company has a commitment to sustainable practices and, importantly, whether that company can be expected to have greater financial liability in the future,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/hora\/index.html\u0022\u003EManpreet Hora\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the Scheller College. \u0026ldquo;Hiring a CSE signals that the company is taking that responsibility more seriously.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the second scenario, when a firm\u0026rsquo;s announcement of a CSE appointment has more specific details about that role\u0026rsquo;s responsibilities, the researchers said it could help alleviate concerns that the move is simply \u0026ldquo;greenwashing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;When firms are more specific about the role of the CSE appointee, it shows that they\u0026rsquo;ve identified a clearer path to becoming more sustainable and it also helps reduce uncertainty among investors about some of the technical and managerial complexities involved with integrating sustainability objectives within the firms\u0026rsquo; operations,\u0026rdquo; Subramanian said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, the researchers also found that in one situation \u0026ndash; for firms in heavily fined industries \u0026ndash; appointments of CSEs had a less positive impact on stock prices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We suspect that for such industries, it\u0026rsquo;s harder to convince investors that this type of appointment is going to make a real difference, even if it\u0026rsquo;s well intentioned,\u0026rdquo; Hora said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION\u003C\/strong\u003E: Priyank Arora, Manpreet Hora, Vinod Singhal, and Ravi Subramanian, \u0026ldquo;When Do Appointments of Corporate Sustainability Executives Affect Shareholder Value?\u0026rdquo; (\u003Cem\u003EJournal of Operations Management\u003C\/em\u003E, Dec. 8, 2019). \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1002\/joom.1074\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1002\/joom.1074\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch News\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n177 North Avenue\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta, Georgia\u0026nbsp; 30332-0181\u0026nbsp; USA\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMedia Relations Contact\u003C\/strong\u003E: John Toon (404-894-6986) (jtoon@gatech.edu).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter\u003C\/strong\u003E: Josh Brown\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers have found that in some situations, the appointment of corporate sustainability executives\u0026nbsp;had a positive impact on corporate stock prices. 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But instead of prioritizing and maintaining the relief supply chains, a transition to restoring a place\u0026rsquo;s normal supply infrastructure could help more people more quickly. That\u0026rsquo;s the first recommendation from over 125 pages of case studies and analyses, issued by an eight-member National Academies committee that included Pinar Keskinocak, a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the director of its Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHurricanes can kill many victims by drowning, and in their wake, mangled homes and roads, contaminated water, and shortages of everything compound suffering. 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We learned about the impact of storms on their community, what their participation was in the response process, and what went well and not so well,\u0026rdquo; Keskinocak said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChallenges in the coordination of resource allocation, especially in logistics, have caused hindrances to recovery. This led to the report\u0026rsquo;s other major recommendations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Areas where hurricanes may strike need to get a good understanding of how supply chains work under normal conditions along with their vulnerabilities, or weak links, so they can be proactive in strengthening supply,\u0026rdquo; Keskinocak said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPublic-private collaboration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDisaster preparedness requires collaboration between government, relief agencies, and the private sector, all compiling and sharing this understanding together. All sectors would benefit from educational programs on supply chain dynamics and from sharing public-private partnership best practices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;After a big storm strikes, it is typically not possible for any one entity to handle it all alone,\u0026rdquo; Keskinocak said. \u0026ldquo;Organizations such as FEMA could play the role of a convener to ensure various organizations collaborate, coordinate, and share information well ahead of time and in the aftermath.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe report recommends\u0026nbsp;increasing focus on preparedness over post-disaster response toward preparedness, as this could help alleviate situations in which FEMA marshals ample supplies but then finds that the supplies are not needed or cannot be effectively distributed to those in need.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I have the utmost respect for what FEMA does because they have to work under the most difficult circumstances, and these conditions may put them into binds that are out of their control,\u0026rdquo; Keskinocak said. \u0026ldquo;More preparedness on the ground could help get FEMA, local governments, private sector, and non-governmental relief agencies to achieve synergies for saving lives and alleviate suffering.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www8.nationalacademies.org\/onpinews\/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=25490\u0022\u003ERead the news release by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso read: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/rh.gatech.edu\/news\/616037\/flu-vaccine-supply-gaps-can-intensify-flu-seasons-make-pandemics-deadlier\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETweaking vaccine distribution could save many more lives in flu season\u0026nbsp;and pandemics\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;Media Representative\u003C\/strong\u003E: Ben Brumfield (404-272-2780), email:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ben.brumfield@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eben.brumfield@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech systems engineering researcher Pinar Keskinocak co-authored the recommendations"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHurricane devastation calls for heavy government relief, but a counterintuitive shift toward restoring private sector supply lines early on would alleviate more suffering\u0026nbsp;more quickly. 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(Apply here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stip.gatech.edu\/apply\/\u0022\u003Estip.gatech.edu\/apply\/\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 10-week, paid internship allows students of any University System of Georgia (USG) school in master\u0026rsquo;s and Ph.D. programs to further develop and pursue research that connects it to science, technology, and innovation to economic development. At the end of the internship, students will present their findings to\u0026nbsp;economic development and innovation groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2020. The internship is open to any graduate student who has\u0026nbsp;completed the first year of a two-year master\u0026rsquo;s program or enrolled in a doctoral program at a public university in the USG.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose accepted into the 2020 cohort will be notified by the end of March 2020.\u0026nbsp;Interns will receive a $6,000 stipend. Interns from previous cohorts have pursued research projects in a variety of disciplines, ranging from industrial engineering to digital media. (Acceptance is not based on students\u0026rsquo; academic concentration.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;They will develop their research and work collaboratively with economic development and policy experts, and see first-hand how their ideas and findings can help shape economic development policies and, in turn, have the potential for real-world impact,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/jan-youtie\u0022\u003EJan Youtie\u003C\/a\u003E, STIP program director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESTIP, a globally recognized program, conducts research-based policy analyses and reports of innovation policy, science, and technology for organizations and governments in the United States and globally.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent interns from the 2019 cohort said the experience was a bridge to new opportunities and new audiences to discuss their research findings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It really helped me push forth with my research and data collection and analysis, and since then, we\u0026rsquo;ve had a publication accepted for an artificial intelligence (AI). 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The work was sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For a lot of these Ph.D.s, the postdoc is an opportunity to consider other options and explore other career paths,\u0026rdquo; said Michael Roach, the co-author of the paper and an assistant professor in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s an easy natural next step for them, and it gives them flexibility to keep that academic option open,\u0026rdquo; Roach said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESauermann and Roach were prompted to look into the motivations of students pursuing postdocs because of what they saw as an imbalance between the number of postdoc researchers and the number of research-oriented faculty jobs at colleges and universities across the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Many people believe that students don\u0026rsquo;t know what the market looks like and that this is why they hope to get a faculty position and do a postdoc,\u0026rdquo; Sauermann said. \u0026ldquo;We wanted to understand what was going on inside students\u0026rsquo; minds as they were making these decisions.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey surveyed Ph.D. students beginning in 2010 at 39 research-intensive universities in the United States. The students were surveyed again in 2013 after many had already begun a postdoc or entered other full-time positions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe respondents were also asked to estimate how likely it is for them to get a tenure-track position within five years after finishing their Ph.D. While the respondents were knowledgeable about the limited availability of faculty positions in general, some appeared to be overly optimistic about their own chances of getting a faculty position, Sauermann said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study highlights the need for more data on students\u0026rsquo; career preferences in order to compare graduates\u0026rsquo; career goals to their actual career transitions, Sauermann said. More data is needed to determine also how useful a postdoc is for non-academic careers, he added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile students need to consider career plans early, they also need better information to understand the various career paths and their job prospects, Sauermann said. Such information should come from academic advisers, professional organizations or career development programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In a lot of the conversations I\u0026rsquo;ve had, Ph.D. students start the program because they have a passion for research,\u0026rdquo; Roach said. \u0026ldquo;Although more information about career paths is unlikely to dissuade Ph.D.s from starting the program, it would be extremely valuable to Ph.D. students as they consider whether to do a postdoc.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. SMA1262270. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Henry Sauermann and Michael Roach, \u0026quot;Why pursue the postdoc path?\u0026quot;, (Science, May 2016).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new study from a Georgia Tech-Cornell University team shows that the research faculty path isn\u0026rsquo;t the only reason students pursue a postdoc.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Aspiring research faculty aren\u0027t the only students pursuing a postdoc."}],"uid":"31758","created_gmt":"2016-05-05 13:16:53","changed_gmt":"2020-01-07 15:36:50","author":"Josh Brown","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-05-05T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2016-05-05T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"533341":{"id":"533341","type":"image","title":"Henry Sauermann","body":null,"created":"1462561200","gmt_created":"2016-05-06 19:00:00","changed":"1475895314","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:55:14","alt":"Henry Sauermann","file":{"fid":"89440","name":"henry_sauermann_horiz.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/henry_sauermann_horiz_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/henry_sauermann_horiz_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":244528,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/henry_sauermann_horiz_0.jpg?itok=E45EQzh1"}},"462691":{"id":"462691","type":"image","title":"Scheller College - Tech Square","body":null,"created":"1449256373","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 19:12:53","changed":"1475895209","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:53:29","alt":"Scheller College - Tech Square","file":{"fid":"203647","name":"technology-square.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/technology-square_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/technology-square_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1995590,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/technology-square_0.jpg?itok=UVygy2fs"}}},"media_ids":["533341","462691"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"120001","name":"postdoc"},{"id":"167258","name":"STEM"}],"core_research_areas":[{"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":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.toon@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["john.toon@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"583891":{"#nid":"583891","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How firms big and small can benefit from strategic alliances","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn alliance between two companies isn\u0026rsquo;t automatically a \u0026ldquo;win-win,\u0026rdquo; but managers can take steps to ensure the best outcomes from strategic partnerships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn an article published in the fall issue of the \u003Cem\u003EMIT Sloan Management Review\u003C\/em\u003E, the leading outlet for practice-relevant advances in management and technology, a Georgia Institute of Technology professor offers a roadmap for companies looking to team up without taking a wrong turn.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Too often firms, especially small ones, rush into an alliance haphazardly without asking key questions about which partners make the most sense, how an alliance should be structured, and what is the exit strategy for when an alliance is no longer productive,\u0026rdquo; said Frank Rothaermel, the Russell and Nancy McDonough Chair of Business and professor of Strategy and Innovation in the Scheller College of Business. The article is co-authored with Ha Hoang, a professor of management at ESSEC Business School in France.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERothaermel has spent years examining thousands of research and development alliances forged between firms in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other industries to understand what makes those partnerships work. Time after time, it came down to several key steps.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst and foremost: Picking the right partner. Before rushing to join forces, companies should take a step back and ask, \u0026lsquo;Are we right for each other?\u0026rsquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Managers shouldn\u0026rsquo;t assume that the partnership will be beneficial based on a loose understanding of the other firm\u0026rsquo;s goals and experience,\u0026rdquo; Rothaermel said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPotential alliance partners should be evaluated based on whether they contribute strategic value and complement the firm\u0026rsquo;s existing portfolio of partnerships, Rothaermel wrote in the article.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe authors highlighted partnerships Tesla Motors Inc. forged with automakers Daimler AG and Toyota Motor Corp. to help bring its electric cars to market. While Daimler helped Tesla with a cash investment and engineering expertise, Toyota provided the electric car maker with access to an automobile manufacturing plant. More recently, Tesla added a partnership with Panasonic to their portfolio to build the Gigafactory to produce lithium-ion batteries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen negotiating the terms of a new partnership, larger companies would be wise not to rush to leverage their size to achieve an unfair deal for the smaller company.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Negotiators who focus on capturing the lion\u0026rsquo;s share of the potential value at the expense of their partner run the risk of undermining the alliance and seeing little in actual gains,\u0026rdquo; the professors wrote.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther steps are also essential, such as ensuring all partners stay on the same page operationally in a bid to head off potential problems. Another crucial part of the process: knowing when and how to call it quits.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One executive we interviewed admitted that the lack of an exit plan left his company at a loss for what to do when a larger partner terminated their four-year partnership,\u0026rdquo; the professors wrote.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd finally, diversify. Just like an investment portfolio, rather than relying on one key partnership, build alliances with multiple firms to lessen the impact if one partner jumps ship.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor a more in-depth look at these strategies, see the full article at MIT Sloan Management Review\u0026rsquo;s website, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/x\/58119\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/sloanreview.mit.edu\/x\/58119\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn alliance between two companies isn\u0026rsquo;t automatically a \u0026ldquo;win-win,\u0026rdquo; but managers can take steps to ensure the best outcomes from strategic partnerships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"An alliance between two companies isn\u2019t automatically a \u201cwin-win,\u201d but managers can take steps to ensure the best outcomes from strategic partnerships."}],"uid":"31758","created_gmt":"2016-11-15 15:56:06","changed_gmt":"2020-01-07 15:27:45","author":"Josh Brown","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2016-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"583895":{"id":"583895","type":"image","title":"Strategic Business Alliances","body":null,"created":"1479226927","gmt_created":"2016-11-15 16:22:07","changed":"1479226927","gmt_changed":"2016-11-15 16:22:07","alt":"","file":{"fid":"222603","name":"iStock_79642267_MEDIUM.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock_79642267_MEDIUM.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/iStock_79642267_MEDIUM.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1391273,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/iStock_79642267_MEDIUM.jpg?itok=HNZnTxfM"}},"583892":{"id":"583892","type":"image","title":"Frank Rothaermel","body":null,"created":"1479225582","gmt_created":"2016-11-15 15:59:42","changed":"1479225582","gmt_changed":"2016-11-15 15:59:42","alt":"Frank Rothaermel","file":{"fid":"222602","name":"Rothaermel_web_format_Oct2015.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Rothaermel_web_format_Oct2015.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Rothaermel_web_format_Oct2015.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":95025,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Rothaermel_web_format_Oct2015.jpg?itok=iXvoafHi"}}},"media_ids":["583895","583895","583892"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1072","name":"Business"},{"id":"167257","name":"strategy"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.toon@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["john.toon@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"590352":{"#nid":"590352","#data":{"type":"news","title":"When It Comes to Size, Sound Matters in Ads","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELower pitches in voices or music in advertisements lead consumers to infer a larger product size, according to a new study by researchers at\u0026nbsp;Georgia Institute of Technology and Vanderbilt University.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESound is a fundamental element of nearly all marketing communications, from commercials to spokespeople and sales associates, but Michael Lowe, assistant professor of marketing at Scheller College of Business and Kelly Haws, associate professor of marketing at Vanderbilt\u0026rsquo;s Owen Graduate School of Management, indicated that marketers don\u0026rsquo;t have a firm grasp on what it communicates to customers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Research to date suggests that managers too often select music and spokespeople by intuition, with limited understanding regarding how these elements might affect actual product perceptions,\u0026rdquo; 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Participants listened to a radio advertisement for a new sandwich at a fictitious sandwich chain where a spokesperson\u0026rsquo;s voice was digitally altered to be higher or lower. Participants who heard the ad featuring the lower-pitched voice believed the sandwich was significantly larger than those who heard the higher-pitched version.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe same trend was observed in a separate study that tested the pitch level of music. Participants viewed a TV advertisement, with voiceover removed, for a laptop computer and answered several questions about their perceptions. Those who viewed a version of the ad with lower-pitched music perceived the laptop to be larger than those who viewed the higher-pitched variety.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional studies traced the limitations and contexts of size-sound associations. One study found that an association between a sound and product is necessary to create the desired size effect. Two others showed this effect is most prominent in ads that facilitate product visualization or when visual product information isn\u0026rsquo;t available at the time of judgment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers believe this work will be relevant for marketers and researchers alike, as it offers important consideration for ads while setting the stage for further study.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Even small cues such as differences in acoustic pitch,\u0026rdquo; they wrote, \u0026ldquo;can lead to measurably different perceptions about the products with which they are paired. We demonstrate an important way in which symbolism in sound extends beyond word symbolism, thus expanding the horizons of research in \u0026lsquo;sound symbolism\u0026rsquo; and sensory marketing more generally.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E Michael L. Lowe and Kelly L. 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They found that while researchers evaluating a paper consider contribution statements helpful for understanding the specific skills individual team members brought to the study, they still use author order for deciphering which researchers did how much of the work and deserve most of the credit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthorship is a topic that looms large on the minds of researchers. Publications play a major role in career advancement at universities and research institutions, and authorship order is a widely used, but imprecise, way of inferring contributions from researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn part, the problem with contribution statements is that they aren\u0026#39;t always available, and when they are, the statements tend to have no uniform structure, said Henry Sauermann, who conducted the research as an associate professor at Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s Scheller College of Business.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The lack of uniformity and detail in contribution statements leaves open the door for varied interpretations, which could be why only a minority of respondents found them more useful than author order,\u0026quot; said Sauermann, who\u0026#39;s now associate professor of Strategy \u0026amp; POK P\u0026uuml;hringer PS Chair in Entrepreneurship at ESMT Berlin.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong 10 of the most prominent scientific journals, just two offer standardized templates for how to write them and just one requires specificity on levels of contributions. One doesn\u0026#39;t routinely publish the contribution statements, even though it requires them for submission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research team also examined the relationship between author order and contribution statements on over 12,000 published articles and found that often they are not aligned. While the contribution statements included information about the types of work contributed by each author, they have little information about the level of effort for each author - which was particularly problematic when multiple authors were listed under the same contributions, Sauermann and Carolin Haeussler wrote.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContribution statements also say little about how important a particular contribution was for project success. \u0026quot;Differences in the importance of particular contributions across projects may explain, for example, why some teams assign prominent author positions to individuals who made primarily empirical contributions, whereas others assign these positions to members whose contributions were conceptual,\u0026quot; the authors wrote.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill, author order has its own problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;When we talked to scientists, many think that there are certain norms, and they know how to interpret author order,\u0026quot; Sauermann said. \u0026quot;But when you really push, it\u0026#39;s not clear at all - at least not at the level of detail we need.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u0026#39;s further complicated by the fact that conventions of author order vary depending on the research field.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study also revealed an interesting difference of opinion between junior and senior researchers, with the former caring more strongly about contribution statements and how they are discussed and crafted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;When we read open-ended responses to our survey questions, we got the impression of a really divided community,\u0026quot; Sauermann said. \u0026quot;Some believe that forcing more detail in contribution statements is great, and some are concerned that it could really hurt teamwork and collaboration. It\u0026#39;s not that everyone is lukewarm -- many really care.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat level of interest could pave the way for more discussion, which is something that Sauermann said is ultimately needed for the scientific and research community to move forward and add more clarity to the process.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;This is not going to get any easier,\u0026quot; Sauermann said. \u0026quot;It\u0026#39;s going to get harder as how we perform research changes, and as teams get bigger and more diverse.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E Henry Sauermann and Carolin Haeussler, \u0026quot;Authorship and contribution disclosures\u0026quot;, (Science Advances, 2017).\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1126\/sciadv.1700404\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1126\/sciadv.1700404\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Although many scientific journals try to provide more details about author contributions by requiring explicit statements, such contribution statements get much less attention than authorship order, according to new findings from Georgia Tech."}],"uid":"31758","created_gmt":"2017-11-15 18:02:23","changed_gmt":"2020-01-07 15:18:21","author":"Josh Brown","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2017-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"598831":{"id":"598831","type":"image","title":"Henry Sauermann","body":null,"created":"1510769161","gmt_created":"2017-11-15 18:06:01","changed":"1510769161","gmt_changed":"2017-11-15 18:06:01","alt":"","file":{"fid":"228303","name":"original-3.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/original-3.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/original-3.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":244528,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/original-3.jpeg?itok=K-Zs1Cif"}},"598835":{"id":"598835","type":"image","title":"Author position and contribution statements","body":null,"created":"1510772113","gmt_created":"2017-11-15 18:55:13","changed":"1510772113","gmt_changed":"2017-11-15 18:55:13","alt":"","file":{"fid":"228306","name":"sauermann_haeussler_figure1[3].jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/sauermann_haeussler_figure1%5B3%5D.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/sauermann_haeussler_figure1%5B3%5D.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":148689,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/sauermann_haeussler_figure1%5B3%5D.jpg?itok=RBby6cFv"}}},"media_ids":["598831","598835"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"64901","name":"Authorship"},{"id":"176268","name":"research studies"}],"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:john.toon@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["john.toon@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"601470":{"#nid":"601470","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Disclosing Weaknesses Can Undermine Some Workplace Relationships","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESharing personal information with friends and family has long been held by researchers as a way to build rapport and healthy relationships. But between coworkers, that\u0026rsquo;s not always true.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat is at the center of new research conducted at Georgia Institute of Technology, where researchers looked into how personal disclosures in a workplace environment could impact the relationships between coworkers and task effectiveness.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the study published in January in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, the researchers found that for higher status individuals, disclosing a weakness negatively affected their relationship and task effectiveness with their lowers status partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We may think that sharing personal information is always a good thing, but what we found is that when higher status individuals, which could in real situations include star employees, share personal information that highlights a potential shortcoming, it can affect the way they are perceived by coworkers,\u0026rdquo; said Dana Harari, a doctoral student at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Scheller College of Business. \u0026ldquo;This is important because it could undermine their ability to be an effective manager.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team, which included Kerry Gibson, now an assistant professor at Babson College and Jennifer Carson Marr, now an assistant professor at the University of Maryland, focused on task-oriented relationships such as those found in a workplace.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers devised three laboratory experiments during which a total of 762 participants completed virtual tasks with either a higher status or peer status partner. During the task, the \u0026ldquo;coworker,\u0026rdquo; who was actually a confederate in the study, disclosed personal information that could be perceived either as a weakness, a positive or neutral.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers found that although the type of disclosure did not affect peer status disclosers, higher status individuals who disclosed a weakness experienced a \u0026ldquo;status penalty.\u0026rdquo; As a result, higher status disclosers were liked less, and participants resisted their influence more during the task.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A lot of the current conversations that we hear about leadership is that we want leaders to be authentic and to bring their true selves to work, but our findings suggest that if doing so reveals vulnerability initially such as sharing their flaws, it could have a negative impact on how well they\u0026rsquo;ll be able to influence the people that they work with,\u0026rdquo; Harari said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe findings are particularly notable because in organizations, higher status individuals may be motivated to disclose information about their weaknesses to coworkers in the hopes of developing a closer relationship and working better together as\u0026nbsp;a result, the researchers wrote. Or, in some cases, the disclosing individual may hope to relieve the stress of trying to conceal weaknesses.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut that \u0026ldquo;status loss\u0026rdquo; could lead to unintended outcomes, such as the discloser having less influence and experiencing more conflict within their team, the researchers wrote.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is especially interesting that although self-disclosing weakness signaled vulnerability for everyone, only higher status disclosers suffered from this \u0026lsquo;status penalty,\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; Harari said. \u0026ldquo;Thus, although higher status disclosers may feel closer to their coworkers after disclosing information themselves, they may not realize that the receiver may not feel closer to them.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E Kerry Roberts Gibson, Dana Harari, Jennifer Carson Marr,\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;When sharing hurts: How and why self-disclosing weakness undermines the task-oriented relationships of higher status disclosers,\u0026rdquo; (Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, January 2018). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.obhdp.2017.09.001\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Sharing personal information with friends and family has long been held by researchers as a way to build rapport and healthy relationships. 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The team found that the vast majority of scientists disclose key details about their work informally to peers and potential collaborators ahead of publishing in a peer reviewed journal or presenting the findings publicly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For years we had seen these disparities in how different fields of research disclosed scientific findings, and we wanted to get to the heart of what drove those decisions,\u0026rdquo; said Marie Thursby, a Regents\u0026rsquo; Professor Emeritus in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Scheller College of Business.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a survey of more than 7,100 active academic researchers in nine fields, the study found that the majority \u0026ndash; more than 67 percent \u0026ndash; of those surveyed disclosed their findings before publishing or presenting the work publicly. However, the motivation for sharing research findings varied widely across the fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;When we talk to scientists, they are extremely interested in this question \u0026ndash; what makes the fields so different in how they approach disclosure,\u0026rdquo; said Jerry Thursby, a coauthor and former professor in the Scheller College of Business. \u0026ldquo;This is the first survey to start answering that question.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study, which was published today in \u003Cem\u003EScience Advances\u003C\/em\u003E and supported by the National Science Foundation, highlights the different forces driving researchers across fields.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe most common reason among researchers for sharing details ahead of publishing was to solicit feedback from colleagues. Another common reason to disclose was to take credit for a finding before another group could disclose a similar result. Other reasons included disclosing to gain collaborators on the project, disclosing to attract other researchers to the field in general, and in some cases, to deter others from working on the exact same problem.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In computer science and mathematics, often a scientist will send out a message that they can\u0026rsquo;t solve a problem, and what they want to happen is for other people to come into their field, not necessarily to be co-authors on their exact problem, but to help work on related problems,\u0026rdquo; Marie Thursby said. \u0026ldquo;The fields where they disclose to stimulate other work are ones that are more formulaic like mathematics. So it may be that results are more modular. It\u0026rsquo;s easier to build on one another\u0026rsquo;s work and easier to distinguish who did what.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile mathematicians and computer scientists shared a common motivator for disclosing results ahead of publication, the two groups were at the opposite ends of the spectrum on the question of whether they disclose \u0026ndash; with computer scientists being the least likely at 43 percent and mathematicians being the most likely at 78 percent among the nine groups surveyed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoughly 56 percent of respondents in the engineering field disclosed prior to publication, while more than\u0026nbsp; percent of the respondents in the remaining fields surveyed disclosed ahead of publication.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For fields in which researchers worry less about when they disclose results, one hypothesis is that some forms of research require such high-powered equipment that even if someone wanted to publish results ahead of you, they couldn\u0026rsquo;t,\u0026rdquo; Marie Thursby said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study also highlighted subtle differences among biological science researchers \u0026ndash; with researchers housed in medical schools being a bit more reluctant to share details than biological scientists at other institutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In the medical field, certainly for discoveries behind drugs, patents are important, and the commercial pipeline may matter quite a bit there,\u0026rdquo; Marie Thursby said. \u0026ldquo;Generally, there\u0026rsquo;s been a myth that in biological sciences, researchers generally don\u0026rsquo;t share. But our study shows that they do.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech team also delved into the timing of the disclosures based on how far along the researchers were in their projects. Less than 7 percent of researchers disclosed at the earliest conceptual stages of the work, but about 40 percent typically disclosed research findings after they were sure of validity of the work but had yet to submit a manuscript for publishing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In scientific research, the quicker you get results out, the quicker that science can have an impact,\u0026rdquo; Marie Thursby said. \u0026ldquo;I think this study helps us understand more about what factors influence the speed with which new findings reach a broader audience.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 09652890. 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Chemicals such as arsenic, lead and mercury top the list.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers looked at data from 2003 to 2009 and studied whether changes in that list \u0026ndash; such as a certain chemical moving up in the ranking \u0026ndash; corresponded with subsequent reductions in emissions of that chemical reported to the Environmental Protection Agency\u0026rsquo;s annual Toxics Release Inventory, which tracks the emissions of more than 20,000 facilities across the country. These emissions include releases into the air, water and land, as well as disposals offsite.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the chemicals ranked near the top of the list change less frequently, the rankings of other hazardous chemicals rise or fall as public health officials reassess factors that relate to their potential to impact human health. The holders of more than 56,000 email accounts, many of which are tied to industrial facilities, are notified when a new rankings list is published.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the data, a pattern emerged showing that after an increase in the assessed hazard levels of those chemicals was reported, facilities reduced emissions of individual hazardous chemicals by an additional 4 percent on average, compared to emissions of the chemicals that saw a decrease in their assessed hazard levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers cautioned that while the study doesn\u0026rsquo;t prove causality, there\u0026rsquo;s clearly a link between changes in toxicity ratings of chemicals and the extent of their industrial use.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We don\u0026rsquo;t have visibility into the decision-making processes,\u0026rdquo; said Ravi Subramanian, an associate professor at the Scheller College. \u0026ldquo;But we do observe how the rankings change from one list to the next and how that translates to a change in emissions at facilities that use the listed chemicals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In the paper we talk about the plausible reasons why facilities may take action. It has to do with the management of risks and liabilities, public perceptions, and pressures from non-governmental organizations, all of which may encourage these facilities to take action even if it\u0026rsquo;s not required by law,\u0026rdquo; he added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study underscores the power that governmental agencies may have, beyond new laws, to reduce toxic emissions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;From a public policy standpoint, the study shows that sometimes a legislative process isn\u0026rsquo;t necessary to bring about change,\u0026rdquo; Subramanian said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;A legislative process can be time consuming, cumbersome, and contentious. Also, laws tend to be specific to individual chemicals. So one way to sidestep that is to just release the toxicity information to everyone and show which facilities are using the chemicals.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION\u003C\/strong\u003E: Wayne Fu, Basak Kalkanci, and Ravi Subramanian, \u0026ldquo;Are Hazardous Substance Rankings Effective?,\u0026rdquo; (Manufacturing \u0026amp; Service Operations Management, May 17 2018).\u0026nbsp;http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1287\/msom.2018.0710\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A team of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology wondered whether federal regulators can persuade companies to abandon toxic chemicals by simply highlighting that information."}],"uid":"31758","created_gmt":"2018-05-22 15:44:56","changed_gmt":"2020-01-07 15:15:03","author":"Josh Brown","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"606405":{"id":"606405","type":"image","title":"Hazardous Materials","body":null,"created":"1527090325","gmt_created":"2018-05-23 15:45:25","changed":"1527090325","gmt_changed":"2018-05-23 15:45:25","alt":"","file":{"fid":"231286","name":"hazard1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/hazard1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/hazard1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":977783,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/hazard1.jpg?itok=cZSHltmN"}},"606380":{"id":"606380","type":"image","title":"Ravi Subramanian and Basak Kalkanci","body":null,"created":"1527004144","gmt_created":"2018-05-22 15:49:04","changed":"1527004144","gmt_changed":"2018-05-22 15:49:04","alt":"","file":{"fid":"231270","name":"N18C10200-P28-001.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N18C10200-P28-001.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/N18C10200-P28-001.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":572801,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/N18C10200-P28-001.jpg?itok=6L3F-JG5"}}},"media_ids":["606405","606380"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"215","name":"manufacturing"},{"id":"11303","name":"Hazardous Materials"},{"id":"178056","name":"toxic materials"}],"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:john.toon@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["john.toon@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"621743":{"#nid":"621743","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Finding the \u2018Goldilocks\u2019 Level of Enthusiasm for Business Pitches","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to pitching business ideas to potential investors, an entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s excitement and enthusiasm can be the difference between dreams taking shape or ultimately falling flat.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut it\u0026rsquo;s not just the intensity of enthusiasm that\u0026rsquo;s important, according to a recent study by a team led by Georgia Institute of Technology researchers. How long an entrepreneur displays the highest level of excitement during a pitch also plays a major role in predicting success in receiving funding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBasically, too much enthusiasm can be a bad thing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The findings suggest that investors may interpret prolonged periods of high enthusiasm as over-optimistic,\u0026rdquo; said Dong Liu, an associate professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Scheller College of Business. \u0026ldquo;Over-optimistic entrepreneurs are thought to make irrational decisions and overestimate their products\u0026rsquo; profitability.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the study, which was published April 8 in the \u003Cem\u003EAcademy of Management Journal\u003C\/em\u003E, the researchers described using artificial intelligence software to analyze video pitches for 1,460 business funding proposals for products posted on the crowd funding website Kickstarter.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe software used facial expression recognition and big data analytics to measure the intensity of enthusiasm in more than 8 million frames of video, then recorded how long the presenters stayed at their maximum level of excitement, which the researchers described as the point of \u0026ldquo;peak joy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey found that, generally speaking, the higher the peak level of enthusiasm, the more likely the entrepreneur was to receive funding, after controlling for differences in the products and business ideas. But there was a bell curve in the results, where the likelihood of funding tended to fall as \u0026ldquo;peak joy\u0026rdquo; levels went on for too long.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Although a higher level of peak joy displayed by entrepreneurs during their pitches leads to better funding performance over time, prolonged display of peak joy seemed to undermine funding performance,\u0026rdquo; Liu said. \u0026ldquo;Another possible interpretation is that investors may believe the entrepreneur is acting and the pitch is manipulative. Maybe they feel the entrepreneur is using his or her excitement to manipulate the investors\u0026rsquo; perceptions in hopes of increasing the odds of getting funding.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe facial recognition software analyzed when the presenters made expressions linked to joy, such as raising the cheek, drawing the corners of the mouth into a smile, and the movement and position of the eyes. The researchers noted that the software, called FaceReader, was even more accurate in recognizing emotions than real people analyzing those video frames.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also found another factor that influenced funding success was at what point during the presentation \u0026ldquo;peak joy\u0026rdquo; happened. They found the most effective times to display enthusiasm was at the beginning of the pitch and near the end.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The results of our research could be broadly applicable to different kinds of audiences, not just those funding projects through crowd funding websites,\u0026rdquo; Liu said. \u0026ldquo;Venture capitalists are looking for good business ideas on these websites too. But in general these findings could help inform any business pitch.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION:\u003C\/strong\u003E Lin Jiang, Dezhi Yin and Dong Liu, \u0026ldquo;Can Joy Buy You Money? The Impact of the Strength, Duration, and Phases of an Entrepreneur\u0026rsquo;s Peak Displayed Joy on Funding Performance,\u0026rdquo; (Academy of Management Journal, April 2019). http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.5465\/amj.2017.1423\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Institute of Technology researchers found that how long an entrepreneur displays the highest level of excitement during a pitch plays a major role in predicting their success in receiving funding."}],"uid":"31758","created_gmt":"2019-05-16 19:38:32","changed_gmt":"2020-01-07 15:06:31","author":"Josh Brown","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"621761":{"id":"621761","type":"image","title":"Presentation","body":null,"created":"1558116234","gmt_created":"2019-05-17 18:03:54","changed":"1558116234","gmt_changed":"2019-05-17 18:03:54","alt":"","file":{"fid":"236842","name":"GettyImages-1036249410.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GettyImages-1036249410.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GettyImages-1036249410.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":274278,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/GettyImages-1036249410.jpg?itok=Y7lCLd40"}},"621763":{"id":"621763","type":"image","title":"Presentation","body":null,"created":"1558116486","gmt_created":"2019-05-17 18:08:06","changed":"1558116486","gmt_changed":"2019-05-17 18:08:06","alt":"","file":{"fid":"236843","name":"GettyImages-533979145.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GettyImages-533979145.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GettyImages-533979145.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":928611,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/GettyImages-533979145.jpg?itok=NZ-iU1lJ"}},"621760":{"id":"621760","type":"image","title":"Dong Liu","body":null,"created":"1558116156","gmt_created":"2019-05-17 18:02:36","changed":"1558116156","gmt_changed":"2019-05-17 18:02:36","alt":"","file":{"fid":"236841","name":"Unknown-1.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown-1_3.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown-1_3.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":405020,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Unknown-1_3.jpeg?itok=m15P8E9U"}}},"media_ids":["621761","621763","621760"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"3472","name":"entrepreneurship"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.toon@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResearch News\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["john.toon@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"623127":{"#nid":"623127","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Karen Fite to Lead Enterprise Innovation Institute as Interim Vice President","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology has named Karen Fite interim vice president of its economic development unit, the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFite, who is EI\u0026sup2;\u0026rsquo;s associate vice president, will lead the 12-program organization while Georgia Tech conducts a national search for a permanent vice president to succeed Chris Downing, who retired in June after 31 years of service.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003Eis the nation\u0026rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive university-based program of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFite, who also is director of EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026rsquo;s Business \u0026amp; Industry Services group of programs, has more than 26 years of economic development experience at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Business \u0026amp; Industry Services group includes the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(GaMEP), EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026rsquo;s largest economic development offering. It also includes:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESafety, Health, and Environmental Services\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SHES)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mbdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta MBDA Centers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/contractingacademy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EContracting Education Academy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtpac.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(GTPAC)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/setaac.org\/\u0022\u003ESoutheastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SETAAC).\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As director of business and industry services, Karen has successfully provided leadership in critical areas of economic development. We have full confidence that she will continue EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026rsquo;s momentum and reach in Georgia and beyond as we conduct the search for a permanent vice president,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/meet-dr-chaouki-t-abdallah\u0022\u003EChaouki Abdallah\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s executive vice president for research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;She brings an enormous wealth of expertise and critical understanding to economic development and how to connect businesses, manufacturers, and communities to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s vast innovation and technology resources to elevate their competitive position and economic impact.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith state and federal support, for example, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026rsquo;s 160-member staff operate a statewide network of assistance to Georgia manufacturers through the GaMEP and supports commercialization of Georgia Tech faculty research via its\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;offering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA globally recognized model for university-based economic development, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u0026mdash; through its\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/edl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEconomic Development Lab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;program \u0026mdash; is tapped across the state, nationally, and internationally to help communities and organization innovate in business incubation and commercialization, strategic planning, and economic sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther programs include assisting in the growth and development of technology startups through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(ATDC), serving minority-owned businesses, and advising companies across the Southeast that have been affected by foreign trade.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPreviously, Fite was GaMEP\u0026rsquo;s state regional network manager and led a team of 10 regional managers in their outreach efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer earlier experience includes the application of industrial and management engineering, employee involvement, and business principles.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFite has a master\u0026rsquo;s degree in business administration from the University of Miami and a bachelor\u0026rsquo;s in health systems from Georgia Tech.In 2018, she achieved the faculty rank of principal extension professional, the Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s highest professional extension faculty rank.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Fite, who is EI\u00b2\u2019s associate vice president, will lead the 12-program organization while Georgia Tech conducts a national search for a permanent vice president."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2019-07-09 23:22:51","changed_gmt":"2019-08-09 21:08:32","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-07-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-07-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"623128":{"id":"623128","type":"image","title":"Karen Fite","body":null,"created":"1562714770","gmt_created":"2019-07-09 23:26:10","changed":"1565384899","gmt_changed":"2019-08-09 21:08:19","alt":"Headshot of Karen Fite","file":{"fid":"237298","name":"Karen Fite.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Karen%20Fite.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Karen%20Fite.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":313284,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Karen%20Fite.jpg?itok=0VzbQvOK"}}},"media_ids":["623128"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"52201","name":"Karen Fite"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"9040","name":"EI2"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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Lillard, Ph.D., MSM\u0026rsquo;s associate dean for research and director of the Office of Translational Technologies. \u0026ldquo;This initiative leverages the research rigor and innovations developing at Morehouse School of Medicine\u0026nbsp;with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s proven\u0026nbsp;ATDC model of helping technology entrepreneurs create viable,\u0026nbsp;scalable companies.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe collaboration with MSM, the eighth for ATDC through its\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EATDC @\u003C\/em\u003Eprogram, continues the incubator\u0026rsquo;s mission of working with technology startups across Georgia. The catalyst for this initiative was an\u0026nbsp;i6 Challenge grant the U.S. Department of Commerce\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2015\/03\/31\/georgia-tech-receives-us-department-commerce-i6-challenge-grant\u0022\u003Eawarded to Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in 2015.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat $500,000 grant, secured by Tech\u0026#39;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grow.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInnovation Ecosystems\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;group, supported wide-ranging innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives across the state. In Atlanta, it called for the Institute to collaborate with Georgia State and Clark Atlanta universities, Morehouse College, the Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College to develop entrepreneurship programs that supported their unique visions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EATDC @ MSM\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ewill provide the medical school with a full suite of services and educational programming to support entrepreneurship in the HealthTech arena among faculty, staff, and students on the MSM campus. The core goal is to help entrepreneurs gain insight into successful HealthTech commercialization, through the program, which includes curriculum, connections, and coaching.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC was founded in 1980 to help technology entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of successful businesses in the state. Since its founding, ATDC has developed a global reputation for fostering technological entrepreneurship, with Forbes naming ATDC to its list of \u0026ldquo;Incubators Changing the World\u0026rdquo; in\u0026nbsp;2010\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;2013, alongside Y Combinator and the Palo Alto Research Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKirk Barnes, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s HealthTech catalyst, said the effort is a great example of how two world-class institutions can collaborate to create a medically-oriented innovation ecosystem. It also brings focus to the needs of minority and rural populations that are traditionally underserved from a medical standpoint, just as state leaders in Georgia are looking at the issue more closely.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a great collaborative undertaking that takes\u0026nbsp;our \u0026quot;Startup Success, Engineered\u0026quot; model\u0026nbsp;into\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;clinical\u0026nbsp;setting and gives particular focus on black entrepreneurs who are\u0026nbsp;an underrepresented\u0026nbsp;community in tech,\u0026rdquo; Barnes said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This will\u0026nbsp;help expand the pace and flow of innovation and\u0026nbsp;commercialization of research coming out of the Morehouse School of Medicine as well as give them access to the broader resources at Georgia Tech and the ATDC model will formalize and expedite how that happens.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising more than $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atdc.org\/\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Morehouse School of Medicine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMorehouse School of Medicine (MSM), located in Atlanta, Georgia, was founded in 1975 as a two-year Medical Education Program at Morehouse College with clinical training affiliations with several established medical schools for awarding the M.D. degree. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution and the first medical school established at a Historically Black College and University in the 20th century. MSM is among the nation\u0026#39;s leading educators of primary care physicians and was recently recognized as the top institution among U.S. medical schools for our social mission. Our faculty and alumni are noted in their fields for excellence in teaching, research, and public policy, and are known in the community for exceptional, culturally appropriate patient care.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMorehouse School of Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award doctorate and master\u0026rsquo;s degrees. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.msm.edu\/\u0022\u003Emsm.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Office of Translational Technologies\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Translational Technologiesat MSM was established in 2011 to leverage MSM\u0026rsquo;s intellectual property, research and infrastructure to develop and commercialize product and services that advance health equity. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.msm.edu\/Research\/translational-technologies\u0022\u003Emsm.edu\/Research\/translational-technologies\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Initiative aims to expand Morehouse School of Medicine\u2019s research commercialization\u00a0efforts, and support focus on the needs of underserved minority and rural populations."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2019-07-09 16:33:56","changed_gmt":"2019-07-10 20:11:39","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-07-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-07-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"623091":{"id":"623091","type":"image","title":"Morehouse School of Medicine Campus","body":null,"created":"1562691300","gmt_created":"2019-07-09 16:55:00","changed":"1562691300","gmt_changed":"2019-07-09 16:55:00","alt":"Morehouse School of Medicine","file":{"fid":"237284","name":"MSM Campus.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MSM%20Campus.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/MSM%20Campus.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2302212,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/MSM%20Campus.png?itok=XvhkKfQ-"}}},"media_ids":["623091"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/atdc.org","title":"Advanced Technology Development Center"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.msm.edu","title":"Morehouse School of Medicine"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.msm.edu\/Research\/translational-technologies\/","title":"The Office of Translational Technologies"},{"url":"https:\/\/grow.gatech.edu","title":"Innovation Ecosystems"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"13454","name":"advanced technology development center"},{"id":"13585","name":"Morehouse School of Medicine"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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GTPAC also conducted 150 training workshops and participated in 31 events statewide where more than 3,000 businessmen and women received instruction on how to effectively compete for government contracts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong those clients is Glenn Singfield, a\u0026nbsp;principal of\u0026nbsp;Albany, Georgia-based Artesian Construction.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;GTPAC\u0026rsquo;s team consistently keeps us informed about what\u0026#39;s going on in the government marketplace,\u0026quot; Singfield said. \u0026quot;Through the program, we connected with another small business that we were able to partner with and, as a result, we\u0026rsquo;ve won several government contracts.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther clients, such as Michelle Thompson, group purchasing administrator for United Pharmacy Partners in Suwanee, Georgia, added GTPAC also helps by educating them on how to successfully get those contracts and connecting them with the resources to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I reach out at least once a month with a government contracting-related question,\u0026quot; Thompson said. \u0026quot;The GTPAC team always comes through with the answer or resources to find the answer.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) helps Georgia enterprises identify, compete for, and win\u0026nbsp;government contracts.\u0026nbsp;Funded in part through a cooperative agreement\u0026nbsp;with the U.S. Department of Defense, GTPAC\u0026rsquo;s services\u0026nbsp;are available at\u0026nbsp;no cost\u0026nbsp;to any Georgia businesses that have an interest and potential to perform work \u0026mdash; as a prime contractor or a subcontractor \u0026mdash; for federal, state, or local government agencies.\u0026nbsp;GTPAC is a program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s economic development arm. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gtpac.org\/\u0022\u003Egtpac.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Program helped Georgia-based firms win more than $14.1 billion in government contracts since 1986."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2019-02-06 15:10:13","changed_gmt":"2019-02-07 20:29:04","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-02-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2019-02-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"617403":{"id":"617403","type":"image","title":"Defense Innovation Conference","body":null,"created":"1549465942","gmt_created":"2019-02-06 15:12:22","changed":"1549465942","gmt_changed":"2019-02-06 15:12:22","alt":"The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) regularly hosts events that bring together government buyers with Georgia-based businesses. 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(For details and requirements, apply here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/stip.gatech.edu\/apply\/\u0022\u003Estip.gatech.edu\/apply\/\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe highly competitive, 10-week, paid internship is designed to allow graduate students to further develop and pursue research in an innovative economic development project. At the end of the internship period, interns, who will receive a $6,000 stipend, will have an opportunity to present their project findings to\u0026nbsp;economic development and innovation groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApplications will be accepted through Feb. 28, 2019 and the internship is open to any graduate student who has\u0026nbsp;completed the first year of a two-year master\u0026rsquo;s program or enrolled in a doctoral program at a public university in the University System of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose accepted into the program will be notified by the end of March 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESTIP is a globally recognized program that conducts research-based policy analyses and reports of innovation policy, science, and technology for organizations and governments domestically and internationally.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Students can delve deeply into their research and apply that analysis and study to real-world challenges,\u0026rdquo; said Jan Youtie, STIP program director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is an excellent opportunity for enterprising students who want to explore how their own ideas can have an impact on any number of subject areas ranging from strategic or emerging technologies and economic modeling, to research commercialization and sustainability.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFormer interns, such as Mirit Friedman, a graduate student pursuing a\u0026nbsp;master\u0026rsquo;s degree in city and regional planning at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of City \u0026amp; Regional Planning, say the experience is a rewarding one.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHer\u0026nbsp;research explored ways the Atlanta Community Food Bank could activate its vast partnership network in new ways to better\u0026nbsp;support its clients\u0026rsquo; economic mobility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I was able to explore my research interests under the guidance of economic development experts and restricting the research to the summer period forced me to focus on an initial research question I could test and explore in the short period,\u0026rdquo; Friedman said, adding the program\u0026rsquo;s pace and structure was invaluable.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We had to develop our research substantially each week and being held to that pace of research development helped prepare me for the demanding deadlines the workforce expects,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Additionally, having my research be pushed in directions I hadn\u0026#39;t anticipated required me to respond to and explore new ideas that ultimately helped me\u0026nbsp;hone in on a more explicit research topic.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESupraja Sudharsan, a doctoral candidate studying comparative urban governance in Tech\u0026rsquo;s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, echoed Friedman\u0026rsquo;s sentiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I evaluated the smart city projects that have been piloted, underway or completed in three cities in Atlanta, Austin, and Pittsburgh,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;By comparatively studying their plans, initiatives, associated partnerships, and the organizational process involved in their development and implementation, the study served to look beyond the hype of smart cities to understand how cities develop and implement smart city projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The program provided exposure to organizational processes within city government organizations and the challenge of effecting change, which is an area of interest in my doctoral research.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy program at Georgia Tech is an internationallyrecognized offering of the Georgia Institute of Technology that offers in-depth and critical research-based analyses of innovation policy, science, and technology to organizations and governments around the world. It is part of the Economic Development Lab at the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), Tech\u0026rsquo;s economic development arm. Along with EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E, it is supported by the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy. 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Dean Burke, Greg Kirk, and Ben Watson, toured the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) to learn more about the incubator\u0026rsquo;s efforts to support health technology (HealthTech) innovation and meet startup leaders in its portfolio.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBurke\u0026nbsp;spearheaded the visit from the state government delegation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Tech\u0026rsquo;s economic development arm, ATDC is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Created in 1980, ATDC has helped its companies generate more than $12 billion in revenue and raise in excess of $3 billion in investment capital.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One of my most ambitious goals is for Georgia to become the technology capital of the East Coast. Incubators like ATDC are critical to that vision,\u0026rdquo; Duncan, a Tech alum, said. \u0026ldquo;Georgia boasts the top talent coming out of our world-class university system, business-friendly environment, low cost of living, high quality of life, and emerging venture capital presence necessary to grow from the Silicon Valley of the South to the Tech Capital of the East Coast.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe delegation received an overview of ATDC\u0026rsquo;s focused efforts to support HealthTech innovation and startups, including the July 2018\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2018\/06\/12\/georgia-tech-launch-health-technology-initiative-advanced-technology-development-center\u0022\u003Elaunch of the ATDC HealthTech Program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESupported with a financial gift from NASCO, the ATDC HealthTech Program focuses on helping entrepreneurs launch viable companies in that sector, Kirk Barnes, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s HealthTech catalyst explained to the delegation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERecently, ATDC entered into a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2018\/10\/29\/navicent-health-announces-collaboration-georgia-institute-technology\u0022\u003Ecollaboration with Navicent Health\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;Center for Disruption \u0026amp; Innovation (CfDI) to support the development of new technologies, treatments, and care created by healthcare technology-oriented companies based in the state. The goal: to improve the health and lives of patients in central and south Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s a goal that resonated with Duncan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s encouraging to see the system built around these ideas and to see these ideas commercialized,\u0026rdquo; the lieutenant governor said. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s not just about cutting costs, it\u0026rsquo;s about improving service and quality of care.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m appreciative of the impressive work being done at Georgia Tech and ATDC, and I look forward to working alongside them as lieutenant governor.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince its launch, the ATDC HealthTech Program\u0026rsquo;s portfolio of companies has grown to 48\u0026nbsp;and includes a host of technologies ranging from\u0026nbsp;digital health and medical devices to drug discovery tools and healthcare robotics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of those companies, Rimidi Inc.,\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;provider of software and clinical analytics for chronic disease management,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdc.org\/news-from-our-companies\/rimidi-closes-6-575-million-series-a-with-strategic-investment-from-eli-lilly\/\u0022\u003Eraised more than $6.5 million\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in its Series A-1 financing, which included an investment from Eli Lilly and Co.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETee Faircloth, who helped spearhead the summit, is founder of Coordinated Care Inc. (CCI), an ATDC HealthTech company. CCI, one of the companies the delegation met, works with urban and rural hospitals to move patients back to their local hospitals for rehabilitation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFaircloth said such summits give state leaders valuable insight into how public support of programs such as ATDC and public-private partnerships such as the one with NASCO work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With the incoming administration\u0026rsquo;s focus on rural healthcare, it\u0026rsquo;s great to see them embrace innovation as an agent of change so early on. 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We\u0026rsquo;re assisting companies in their efforts to bring energy costs under control and make smart energy usage part of their daily processes,\u0026rdquo; Meffert said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants in the Southeast MEP Energy Management Program will take a series of classes and webinar sessions, and receive on-site coaching over a 12-month period. Completing the program allows them to be certified by the U.S. Department of Energy as 50001 Ready by showing they\u0026rsquo;ve implemented the standard into their operations. They can also take an additional step to become certified, Meffert said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe class for the first cohort launches in early 2019 and applications are being accepted at this link\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/southeast-energy-management-program\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/gamep.org\/southeast-energy-management-program\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe federal grant covers most of the cost for the training, but participating companies will pay about 25 percent of that. As part of the grant, the GaMEP will partner with MEPs in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Texas. Those sister MEPs will find clients in those states to work with them to implement the ISO 50001 management system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For many companies, energy use is a critical component of their ability to maintain a competitive edge,\u0026rdquo; Meffert said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA medium- to large-sized company with 250 employees or more could spend more than $1 million a year on energy, including electricity, natural gas, fuel, and water.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What we see with the companies that we\u0026rsquo;ve worked with to adopt the ISO standard in the past is that they achieve energy performance improvements that go beyond the typical approaches,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Roughly 70 percent of the savings achieved are through operational controls and behavior change.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the ISO standard\u0026rsquo;s adoption in 2011, the GaMEP has helped more than 70 facilities in North America to implement ISO 50001, with most becoming certified, including nine in the Southeast.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This energy management system is applicable to a whole host of industries from textiles and floor coverings to food and beverage to automotive manufacturing,\u0026rdquo; Meffert said. \u0026ldquo;One of the reasons we sought to get more companies in the Southeast to adopt this energy standard is because we have such a strong manufacturing presence in all of these sectors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Incorporating these standards and changing processes for energy usage can really make a difference to the bottom line, while also helping companies meet their competitiveness and sustainability objectives,\u0026rdquo; Meffert said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) is an economic development program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The GaMEP is a member of the National MEP network supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. With offices in 10 regions across the state, the GaMEP has been serving Georgia manufacturers since 1960. It offers a solution-based approach to manufacturers through coaching and education designed to increase top-line growth and reduce bottom-line cost.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Federal award supports targeted focus on energy management system implementation and improvements for manufacturers in six southern states."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2018-12-13 12:54:53","changed_gmt":"2018-12-13 20:37:46","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-12-13T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"615303":{"id":"615303","type":"image","title":"Randy Green","body":null,"created":"1544706172","gmt_created":"2018-12-13 13:02:52","changed":"1544706172","gmt_changed":"2018-12-13 13:02:52","alt":"","file":{"fid":"234291","name":"Crider Foods- Randy 1.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Crider%20Foods-%20Randy%201.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Crider%20Foods-%20Randy%201.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":765445,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Crider%20Foods-%20Randy%201.jpeg?itok=nNXehZ7G"}}},"media_ids":["615303"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gamep.org","title":"Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"10598","name":"NIST"},{"id":"10276","name":"Department of Commerce"},{"id":"16331","name":"GaMEP"},{"id":"136201","name":"Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership"},{"id":"213","name":"energy"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries, contact:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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It\u0026nbsp;focuseson building and growing FinTech companies in the state of Georgia. Elavon\u0026rsquo;s financial sponsorship will allow for further growth and startup support for entrepreneurs in the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the sponsorship, Elavon executives will mentor program participants on topics such as software and applications integration as well as consultation on effective go-to-market strategies. As the FinTech space continues to evolve, partnerships with incumbents have become more important for an early-stage company\u0026rsquo;s customer acquisition and business model development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our investment in this program and local FinTech companies brings us closer to the growing technology community in Atlanta and across the entire payments ecosystem, and is part of Elavon\u0026rsquo;s continued focus on integrated payments and eCommerce,\u0026rdquo; said Wally Mlynarski, Elavon\u0026rsquo;s chief product officer. \u0026ldquo;With this partnership, we are able to directly impact and shape the future of payments as technology and business models continue to rapidly evolve.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to receiving the benefits of being an ATDC program participant, startups in the incubator\u0026rsquo;s FinTech Program are integrated into Georgia\u0026rsquo;s FinTech ecosystem. This statewide ecosystem consists of strong public-private partnerships dedicated to the continued success of Georgia FinTech companies. ATDC FinTech provides access to industry, investors, and Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s resources to help these startups flourish as well as\u0026nbsp;coordinating support from the Technology Association of Georgia, FinTech Atlanta, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re extremely excited to welcome Elavon as our partner in further developing Georgia\u0026rsquo;s early-stage FinTech startup community,\u0026rdquo; said Jeff Gapusan, who is ATDC\u0026rsquo;s FinTech executive-in-residence and secured the sponsorship. \u0026ldquo;Elavon is a world-class financial technology company. Its resources, mentorship, and insight will enable startup founders to also succeed in this highly complex space.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ATDC FinTech program currently hosts 35 early-stage FinTech startups. Since the program\u0026rsquo;s inception in 2015, ATDC FinTech startups and recent graduates have raised more than $65 million in angel and institutional venture capital.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Elavon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.elavon.com\/\u0022\u003Ewww.elavon.com\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EElavon is wholly owned by U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, and provides end-to-end payment processing solutions and services to more than 1.3 million customers in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. As the leading provider for airlines and a top five provider in hospitality, healthcare, retail, and public sector\/education, Elavon\u0026rsquo;s innovative payment solutions are designed to solve pain points for businesses from small to enterprise-sized.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s premier research universities. Georgia Tech is a national and international leader in scientific and technological research and education and is the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading producer of engineers as well as a leading producer of female and minority engineering Ph.D. graduates. Ranked among the top public universities by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the Institute enrolls more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in fields ranging from engineering, computing, and sciences, to business, design, and liberal arts. For additional information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Investment will create valuable partnerships to spur greater innovation in payments."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2018-12-05 23:13:52","changed_gmt":"2018-12-05 23:22:51","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"615042":{"id":"615042","type":"image","title":"Wally Mlynarski","body":null,"created":"1544051954","gmt_created":"2018-12-05 23:19:14","changed":"1544051954","gmt_changed":"2018-12-05 23:19:14","alt":"Wally Mlynarski is Elavon\u0027s chief product officer.","file":{"fid":"234197","name":"Mlynarski_Wally_1.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Mlynarski_Wally_1.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Mlynarski_Wally_1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1447957,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Mlynarski_Wally_1.jpg?itok=aUGllZKb"}}},"media_ids":["615042"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.atdc.org","title":"ATDC"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.elavon.com","title":"Elavon"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"179940","name":"Elavon"},{"id":"13454","name":"advanced technology development center"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"145071","name":"fintech"},{"id":"103841","name":"financial technology"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor information about Elavon, contact:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECara Crifasi\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E303.261.2524\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:cara.crifasi@elavon.com\u0022\u003Ecara.crifasi@elavon.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor information about ATDC, contact:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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The first category, the NFL Punt Analytics Competition, is new this year and will give applicants access to exclusive NFL data sets to inform creative submissions about rule changes designed to reduce player injury during punt plays. This challenge will utilize the crowdsourced data science platform Kaggle. Up to four of the best submissions will be awarded $20,000 each. The winning teams will be invited to present their submission in Atlanta, where they will compete to win Super Bowl tickets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Leveraging available data to analyze the game is an increasingly essential way to improve our rules and look to make the game safer,\u0026rdquo; said Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President of Health and Safety Initiatives. \u0026ldquo;This is a groundbreaking new effort to ask the public to analyze our rules and make recommendations. 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The second-place winner will receive $20,000 and two tickets to Super Bowl LIII.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EFinalists for both categories will present to a panel of judges and an exclusive audience including NFL team owners and executives, and representatives from the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, Arrow Electronics and Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We are seeing technology reach a threshold that opens up a whole new class of opportunities to improve the health and performance of athletes,\u0026rdquo; said Victor Gao, chief marketing officer of Arrow Electronics.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Innovation begins with a single idea, and we are proud to support\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003Eand Future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ethat draws upon the ingenuity of entrepreneurs to enhance the quality of life for not only professionals in the stadium but also aspiring young athletes at home.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is proud to host the NFL\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E1\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003Eand Future\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Estartup competition,\u0026rdquo; said Georgia Tech President G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson. \u0026ldquo;This event will tap into the robust startup culture and entrepreneurial spirit for which the Institute is well known. An embodiment of those traits, our Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), is located on campus in Tech Square, one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s most exciting entrepreneurial ecosystems. Yellow Jacket fans love our sports teams, and the opportunity to partner with the NFL to advance collaborative innovation in athletics, particularly around safety and performance, is one we wholeheartedly endorse.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the NFL\u0026rsquo;s Health and Safety Initiatives\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NFL is committed to advancing progress in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries. As part of the NFL\u0026rsquo;s ongoing health and safety efforts, in September 2016, Commissioner Goodell launched\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EPlay Smart. Play Safe\u003C\/em\u003E. \u0026mdash; a league-wide health and safety initiative. At the heart of the initiative is a pledge of $100 million in support for independent medical research and engineering advancements and a commitment to look at anything and everything to protect our players and make our game safer, including enhancements to medical protocols and improvements to how our game is taught and played. For more information about the NFL\u0026rsquo;s health and safety efforts, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.playsmartplaysafe.com\/\u0022\u003Ewww.PlaySmartPlaySafe.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Arrow Electronics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EArrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 150,000 of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading manufacturers of technology used in homes, business and daily life. With 2017 sales of $26.6 billion, Arrow aggregates electronics and enterprise computing solutions for customers and suppliers in industrial and commercial markets. 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Most recently, he was engineering group manager of Panasonic Automotive Systems\u0026rsquo; Panasonic Innovation Center at the Georgia Tech campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA unit of the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s outreach and economic development arm, ATDC works with more than 800 technology startup entrepreneurs each year across Georgia. Founded in 1981, ATDC has become one of the most successful, longest-running, and largest university-based startup incubators in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe announcement follows a comprehensive, four-month national search for a new leader at ATDC following the departure of Jen Bonnett, who left in June 2018 to become the Savannah Economic Development Authority\u0026rsquo;s vice president of innovation and entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn taking the permanent appointment, Avery will lead a team of 26 full- and part-time staff and advisors who run ATDC\u0026rsquo;s various initiatives, including its financial, health, and retail technology verticals, support statewide activities such as the ATDC @ program, and coach technology entrepreneurs in Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAvery will report to Chris Downing, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003Evice president and director.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;John is an outstanding leader and successful entrepreneur who understands the startup journey and commercialization process, with vast relationships in the startup and business communities,\u0026rdquo; Downing said. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re pleased to welcome him to EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003Eand see him bring ATDC, one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s premiere technology incubators, to even greater success in its mission of helping entrepreneurs build great companies here in Georgia.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Panasonic, Avery oversaw the innovation center\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;development projects in next-generation automotive systems including, infotainment, bio-sensing, machine vision, deep learning, and heads-up displays.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA tech startup veteran with broad experience in data and wireless voice technologies, Avery was co-founder and chief technology officer of Convergence Corp., a maker of software that connects wireless devices to the Internet. Amazon acquired the company in 1999. Following that acquisition, he joined Amazon as engineering manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2001, Avery became an early employee of Mobliss, a\u0026nbsp;mobile applications and messaging solutions company in the entertainment space. He later became the company\u0026rsquo;s chief technology officer. Japan\u0026rsquo;s Index Corp., a\u0026nbsp;developer of mobile phone content and information and other media services such as video on demand,acquired Mobliss in 2004 for $15 million.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe holds six patents and owns Onboard Now, a developer of software for embedded devices such as smart phones, Web-enabled cameras, and industrial controls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAvery, who sits on the board\u0026nbsp;of the Midtown Alliance, is a familiar presence at ATDC, having served as a mentor to its startups since July of 2018.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am deeply honored to join ATDC and lead this amazing team,\u0026rdquo; Avery said. \u0026ldquo;ATDC\u0026rsquo;s work has resulted in the creation of great, disruptive Georgia companies in health, financial services, hardware, and numerous other sectors. I look forward to continuing ATDC\u0026rsquo;s momentum of success and legacy of impact.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe holds a bachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EComprised of a dozen programs, including the Advanced Technology Development Center, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute is the nation\u0026rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive university-based program of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic development. Through its philosophy of\u0026nbsp;innovation-led economic development, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003Eserves all of Georgia through a variety of services and programs designed to create, accelerate, and growGeorgia\u0026rsquo;s tech-based economy. For more information, please visit,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Einnovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising more than $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. To learn more, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Technology veteran brings record of success in startups and corporate innovation."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2018-11-05 16:03:46","changed_gmt":"2018-11-08 17:00:41","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-11-05T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-11-05T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"613856":{"id":"613856","type":"image","title":"John Avery","body":null,"created":"1541433964","gmt_created":"2018-11-05 16:06:04","changed":"1541433964","gmt_changed":"2018-11-05 16:06:04","alt":"Headshot: John Avery is the director of Georgia Tech\u0027s Advanced Technology Development Center.","file":{"fid":"233670","name":"Avery_Headshot.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Avery_Headshot.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Avery_Headshot.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":492695,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Avery_Headshot.jpg?itok=tSemqlFt"}}},"media_ids":["613856"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"179602","name":"John Avery"},{"id":"109","name":"Georgia Tech"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"13454","name":"advanced technology development center"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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The effort will improve the health and lives of patients in central and south Georgia through the development of new technologies, treatments, and care created by healthcare technology-oriented companies based in the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC, the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology incubator, launched its HealthTech Program in July 2018. At present, ATDC has more than 40 startups in its HealthTech portfolio, each focused on innovative solutions across a broad number of sectors including population health, caregiver support, patient billing, precision medicine, genomics, medical devices, diagnostics, data analytics, and process improvements in drug research. CfDI will work with ATDC to facilitate access to a clinical community for startups that are transforming healthcare.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Navicent Health is committed to innovation and creating a wide range of solutions, including high-performing health technologies, to improve patient care not only in central and south Georgia, but industry-wide,\u0026rdquo; said Christopher M. Cornue, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for Navicent Health. \u0026ldquo;Working with ATDC, we enhance our ability to deliver innovative, consumer-focused health services through technology to improve patient satisfaction, healthcare outcomes and therefore be better able to create healthier communities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough this collaboration Navicent Health will serve as ATDC\u0026rsquo;s healthcare facility partner and provide resources for startups in the ATDC HealthTech portfolio. Navicent and ATDC seek positive economic impact in central Georgia. Additionally, they want to contribute to the state economy by supporting the growth and development\u0026nbsp;new startups,\u0026nbsp;with a broader goal of assisting and promoting the acceleration of healthcare startups across the Southeast.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is an exciting opportunity for us to work with a premier health organization to drive innovation and commercialization of healthcare technologies that will not only help entrepreneurs in Georgia, but help healthcare systems across the United States in their drive to deliver superior and cost-effective patient care, cut waste, increase access, and improve outcomes,\u0026rdquo; said Kirk Barnes, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s HealthTech catalyst and who leads this initiative. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re looking forward to seeing the successes this relationship with Navicent Health will yield.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 2015, CfDI has become a proven and valuable testing ground for novel clinical approaches to elevate community health while leveraging disruptive technologies designed to engage consumers in meaningful ways. Specifically, ATDC startups selected to collaborate with CfDI will receive:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA standard curriculum for conducting \u0026ldquo;proof of concept\u0026rdquo; studies along with support tools to understand how to engage future health systems\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDirect clinical exposure to discover how customers will engage with their product\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe co-development and joint commercialization of new products that may be introduced to the market with a well-established health system partner.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose wishing to partner with the Center for Disruption \u0026amp; Innovation may contact Navicent Health.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Navicent Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nNavicent Health was incorporated on Nov. 17, 1994, as a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to coordinate The Medical Center, Navicent Health and other affiliated entities in their mission of providing a comprehensive continuum of high quality, reasonably priced healthcare services to the region. Navicent Health has 970 beds for medical, surgical, rehabilitation and hospice purposes. The health system includes The Medical Center, Navicent Health, a nationally recognized tertiary teaching hospital; Beverly Knight Olson Children\u0026rsquo;s Hospital, Navicent Health, the region\u0026rsquo;s only dedicated pediatric hospital; Navicent Health Baldwin and Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health, both rural hospitals; Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health, the region\u0026rsquo;s oldest and most experienced rehabilitation provider; Pine Pointe, Navicent Health, which provides palliative and hospice care in homes and in its facility; Carlyle Place, Navicent Health, the area\u0026rsquo;s first continuing care retirement community;\u0026nbsp; Navicent Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Navicent Health; as well as diagnostic and home care services. For more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.navicenthealth.org\/\u0022\u003Ewww.navicenthealth.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s premier research universities. Georgia Tech is a national and international leader in scientific and technological research and education and is the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading producer of engineers as well as a leading producer of female and minority engineering Ph.D. graduates. Ranked among the top public universities by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the Institute enrolls more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in fields ranging from engineering, computing, and sciences, to business, design, and liberal arts. For additional information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. 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Paul\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.8727\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"606921":{"#nid":"606921","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech to launch health technology initiative at the Advanced Technology Development Center","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENASCO, a leading provider of information technology products and services designed to help\u0026nbsp;healthcare payers\u0026nbsp;across the United States address unique business challenges and revolutionize business operations, is making a significant commitment to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) to create a new initiative for entrepreneurs in healthcare-focused technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ATDC Health Technology (HealthTech) Program is slated to formally launch in July and Atlanta-based NASCO\u0026rsquo;s gift will provide the initial funding to support the current and future HealthTech startups in ATDC\u0026rsquo;s portfolio. The initiative is the third of its kind at ATDC and follows other gifts used to launch programs in the financial and retail technology sectors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;NASCO views this partnership with the ATDC and the launch of the HealthTech initiative as critical to our mission to deliver innovative health services and to support the Georgia healthcare and technology communities,\u0026rdquo; said David Weeks, NASCO\u0026rsquo;s chief technology officer. \u0026ldquo;Healthcare is a highly interconnected ecosystem, and new technologies are helping us to both reduce customer friction and improve health outcomes. The HealthTech vertical will be a key incubator of new ideas to enable these changes.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to one-on-one coaching and resources for commercial success, the funds also will support healthcare-focused commercialization workshops, hackathons, and hosting industry thought leaders in healthcare innovations in regulation, production, and manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe more than 40 startups in ATDC\u0026rsquo;s current HealthTech portfolio are building companies with innovative approaches to population health, caregiver support, billing fraud, precision medicine, genomics, medical devices, diagnostics, data analytics, and process improvements in drug research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Healthcare systems across the U.S. as well as the patients in their care continue to explore ways to leverage innovation and technology to reduce costs, improve patient satisfaction, eliminate waste, increase access, and improve outcomes,\u0026rdquo; said Kirk Barnes, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s HealthTech catalyst and who spearheaded the development of this initiative. \u0026ldquo;We are extremely excited about the partnership with NASCO. The company embraces innovation and technology to improve the way that healthcare is delivered.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NASCO partnership will help the Georgia economy by helping entrepreneurs launch viable companies in the state, said ATDC Interim Director Jane McCracken.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We look forward to working with NASCO to establish this program for HealthTech entrepreneurs,\u0026rdquo; McCracken said. \u0026ldquo;We will leverage NASCO\u0026rsquo;s market knowledge and that of other leading companies in the sector. Combined with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s expertise and organizations throughout the state, we will help entrepreneurs develop and bring to market dynamic, leading-edge technologies that will benefit healthcare providers, payers, and patients.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout NASCO\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENASCO provides an integrated suite of information technology products and services that help\u0026nbsp;healthcare payers\u0026nbsp;address unique business challenges and revolutionize business operations. Owned by and exclusively serving Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans for more than 30 years, NASCO provides seamless benefit management, eligibility, membership, billing and claims processing support for Blue Plans, allowing them to provide competitive healthcare products in federal, state and multistate markets for nearly 25 million members. NASCO\u0026rsquo;s partnership with multiple Blue Plans cultivates a community that fosters the collaboration needed to promote innovation, deliver shared solutions and create a competitive cost advantage. NASCO is shaping the future of healthcare IT. For more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.nasco.com\/\u0022\u003Enasco.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s premier research universities. Georgia Tech is a national and international leader in scientific and technological research and education and is the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading producer of engineers as well as a leading producer of female and minority engineering Ph.D. graduates. Ranked among the top public universities by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the Institute enrolls more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students in fields ranging from engineering, computing, and sciences, to business, design, and liberal arts. For additional information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. 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Paul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;404.316.1210\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Eperalte.paul@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"603849":{"#nid":"603849","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Personal Finance 101","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EInduja Kannan is majoring in finance, but that doesn\u0026rsquo;t mean she knows how to manage her own finances.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo fix that she signed up for Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/intaadvising.gatech.edu\/registration\/new-personal-finance-course-for-spring-2018\/\u0022\u003Enew personal finance course\u003C\/a\u003E. The one-credit elective shows students how to set a budget and manage expenses. It includes a focus on investing at an early age.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I really hadn\u0026rsquo;t put a lot of consideration into my own finances and thinking about everything that goes into setting my budget and balancing my current expenses and putting away for the future,\u0026rdquo; said Kannan, a third-year student. \u0026ldquo;I just wasn\u0026rsquo;t aware of everything I didn\u0026rsquo;t know.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIncreased awareness is just one lesson students get from the class, said Jonathan Clarke, associate professor of finance in the Scheller College of Business.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile most students wanted to jump to the sections on investing, Clarke structured the course to open with fundamental lessons on budgeting, setting financial goals and managing debt.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClarke has experience teaching personal finance. He\u0026rsquo;s taught the subject for the National Football League and developed the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/courses\/wall-street-west-peachtree\u0022\u003EWall Street on West Peachtree\u003C\/a\u003E summer program for high school students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe elective is open to students from all majors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I thought I could design a course for Tech students that touched on all of the basics of personal finance,\u0026rdquo; said Clarke, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Scheller College. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s important material. Being financially secure can lower stress and improve mental health.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESteven Girardot, associate vice provost for undergraduate education, approached Clarke about developing the class after hearing students wanted more information on this subject. Financial literacy among students is also a priority of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.completegeorgia.org\/\u0022\u003EComplete College Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, he noted.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring a recent class, they discussed the volatile stock market and Clarke advised students not to panic. He reminded them to look at what will happen over the course of 50 years, not five days.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring other classes they weighed the questions that should be asked when determining whether it\u0026rsquo;s better to buy or rent a home. They reviewed car buying tips, such as negotiating the car purchase price and trade-in value separately. They discussed retirement investments and how to choose a health insurance plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJordan Bergenfeld, a fifth-year mechanical engineering major, signed up for the course after asking his advisor about a class on investments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m getting job offers and I don\u0026rsquo;t know how to evaluate them when they\u0026rsquo;re talking about stock options and other benefits,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I really just want to make sure I\u0026rsquo;m doing what I can to have a good financial future. I\u0026rsquo;ve already recommended this class to a bunch of friends.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe class will be offered again this summer, Clarke said. He\u0026rsquo;s exploring ways to offer the class online and to make it a permanent fixture at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApurva Kasam, a fourth-year business administration major, will graduate this fall and appreciated learning how to balance expenses and savings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This should be a required class for everyone,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech does a good job preparing us for our careers. This class is about giving us the personal preparation for our lives.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new Georgia Tech elective teaches students how to manage their finances before they graduate and embark on careers.\u0026nbsp;The personal finance class is open to all majors and\u0026nbsp;shows students how to set a budget, manage expenses and begin investing at an early age.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New Georgia Tech elective teaches students how to manage their finances before they graduate and embark on careers.  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It also includes Coffee County, which is not on the coast, but was also severely impacted by flooding during 2017\u0026rsquo;s Hurricane Irma.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe counties are home to 408 manufacturing facilities that employ 23,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe MDAP creation follows a devastating 2017 hurricane season in which Hurricane Irma led to a mandatory evacuation of the coast\u0026rsquo;s nearly 540,000 residents and business owners, and resulted in estimated damages of more than $670 million. That\u0026rsquo;s on top of a 2016 evacuation of the Georgia coast following Hurricane Matthew, which caused more than $500 million in damages.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal with this tailored approach to help manufacturers on the Georgia Coast is two-pronged, said Ben Cheeks, GaMEP\u0026rsquo;s coastal region manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;First, we want to assist as many manufacturers as possible and get them operating at pre-Hurricane Irma levels \u0026mdash; that includes employment and fully contributing to the regional and state economies,\u0026rdquo; Cheeks said. \u0026ldquo;The second part of this effort is to help them develop plans that they will already have in place to address future hurricanes and other natural disasters so they will positioned for as little disruption as possible in resuming operations.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the offering, GaMEP will leverage its expertise and resources at Georgia Tech, as well as its local, state, and federal economic development partners, including the Technical College System of Georgia and the MEP network, among other organizations, Cheeks said. Pooling resources at all levels ensures maximum impact for the affected companies and communities, he added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe MDAP initiative will include assessments of the manufacturers\u0026rsquo; needs, helping prioritize opportunities for sustainability and growth. It also will incorporate the development of pre and post-natural disaster protocols that address challenges manufacturers will face following hurricanes and other natural disasters, such as supply chain and infrastructure disruption, labor displacement, and financial constraints.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re taking a 360-degree approach with this effort,\u0026rdquo; Cheeks said. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s designed to help position our coastal manufacturers proactively and ahead of the likely after-effects we will see in future storms that will affect the Georgia Coast.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEligible manufacturers are encouraged to email Ben Cheeks, GaMEP\u0026rsquo;s coastal region manager at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ben.cheeks@innovate.gatech.edu?subject=Manufacturing%20Disaster%20Assistance%20Program%20(MDAP)\u0022\u003Eben.cheeks@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Manufacturers in seven Georgia counties can participate in new  program offered by the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 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The video will serve as an instructional tool for procurement technical assistance centers (PTACS) across the country. GTPAC is scheduling a series of briefings for its clients statewide and is sharing the complete training package with all PTACs nationwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccompanying the video is a 127-page template GTPAC developed for contractors to use to create a security assessment report, a system security plan, and a plan of action for those cybersecurity requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe video and template were funded through a cooperative agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency, and created with the support of the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGTPAC presented an idea for a multimedia training package to the DoD for its Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012. This clause, revised in 2016 and which the DoD is including in many of its contracts, mandates that contractors implement adequate security on all applicable contractor information systems and investigate and report on any compromises to those systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the DFARS clause requires that contractors:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIsolate malicious software.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPreserve and protect all media involved in a cyber incident.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EProvide DoD with access to information or equipment for purposes of forensic analysis.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAssess damage as a result of a cyber incident.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u0026ldquo;Flow down\u0026rdquo; the clause in any subcontracts involving information covered by the requirements.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo meet the government\u0026rsquo;s cybersecurity standards, contractors must assess their information systems, develop a security plan, and create an action plan.\u0026nbsp;GTPAC\u0026rsquo;s template\u0026nbsp;\u0026mdash; available for download as a Word document on the same webpage where the video appears (gtpac.org\/cybersecurity-training-video) \u0026mdash; provides a step-by-step process by which each of these tasks can be completed and documentation can be compiled.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Understanding and incorporating these cybersecurity regulations are critical for DoD contractors. That\u0026rsquo;s especially so for small businesses, both primary contractors and subcontractors,\u0026rdquo; said Joe Beaulieu, GTPAC\u0026rsquo;s program manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;While numerous briefings have been held in recent months about the requirements, there had not been a comprehensive briefing package to help contractors understand the new regulations,\u0026rdquo; he noted. \u0026ldquo;Our multimedia training package for GTPAC and procurement assistance center clients across the country comprehensively addresses the requirements and presents a practical, solutions-based approach to the challenge to small businesses that the requirements represent.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia contractors seeking assistance in complying with DoD\u0026rsquo;s cybersecurity requirements are encouraged to contact a GTPAC procurement counselor.\u0026nbsp;A list of counselors, their locations, and contact information can be found at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gtpac.org\/team-directory\/\u0022\u003Egtpac.org\/team-directory\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECompanies located outside of Georgia may contact their nearest procurement technical assistance center for assistance.\u0026nbsp;PTACs are located in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.\u0026nbsp;For a directory of PTACs, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.aptac-us.org\/contracting-assistance\/\u0022\u003Eaptac-us.org\/find-a-ptac\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Changes in U.S. Department of Defense cybersecurity regulations\u00a0prompt creation of multimedia training package for nationwide use."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2018-01-18 19:14:57","changed_gmt":"2018-01-18 20:06:07","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-01-18T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-01-18T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"600995":{"id":"600995","type":"image","title":"Cybersecurity Training for Defense Contractors II","body":null,"created":"1516304080","gmt_created":"2018-01-18 19:34:40","changed":"1516304080","gmt_changed":"2018-01-18 19:34:40","alt":"Cybercriminal","file":{"fid":"229073","name":"Screen Shot 2018-01-17 at 13.16.59.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202018-01-17%20at%2013.16.59.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202018-01-17%20at%2013.16.59.png","mime":"image\/png","size":486331,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Screen%20Shot%202018-01-17%20at%2013.16.59.png?itok=J1v56MDr"}}},"media_ids":["600995"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/gtpac.org","title":"Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center"},{"url":"http:\/\/gtpac.org\/cybersecurity-training-video\/","title":"GTPAC Cybersecurity Training Video"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"7694","name":"GTPAC"},{"id":"176790","name":"Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center"},{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"176791","name":"defense contractors"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor inquiries about the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, contact:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EP\u0026eacute;ralte C. 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North America in Newnan, Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMcKeehan, a junior at Northgate High School in Newnan, is a student apprentice at E.G.O., which makes radiant heating elements and electronic components such as touch controls and induction heaters at the facility.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe is in his second year of the program \u0026mdash; the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Consortium for\u0026nbsp;Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) \u0026mdash; and is gaining practical experience in machining and lathing. McKeehan is developing those skills under an apprenticeship program that would let him graduate high school with\u0026nbsp;technical college credits. He can use those credits\u0026nbsp;toward\u0026nbsp;earning\u0026nbsp;an associate\u0026rsquo;s degree in industrial mechanics from West Georgia Technical College.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I think this is a great program,\u0026rdquo; McKeehan said. \u0026ldquo;I will graduate with an associate\u0026rsquo;s degree and continue on to college for a four-year degree in engineering or tool and die.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMcKeehan was one of several teens in GA CATT\u0026nbsp;who shared their experiences Nov. 13 at Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle\u0026rsquo;s 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E Annual Business \u0026amp; Education Summit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe session where the teens spoke, held on the first day of the two-day summit and hosted by the Griffin Region College and Career Academy, brought Georgia\u0026rsquo;s business and education leaders together for a series of collaborative meetings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe hope is that these meetings will lead to innovative ideas and initiatives to better prepare high school students for the demands of a 21\u003Csup\u003Est\u003C\/sup\u003E-century workforce.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GA CATT session, which also featured business leaders and officials from the Georgia Institute of Technology who worked on its development and implementation, was designed to answer questions from summit attendees, as state officials look to expand it statewide.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our GA CATT has had great success,\u0026rdquo; Cagle said. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re in our second year now and to be able to listen to the students and the impact that it\u0026rsquo;s having on their lives and how motivated and focused and determined they are \u0026mdash; it\u0026rsquo;s a win for them, it\u0026rsquo;s a win for the community, and it\u0026rsquo;s certainly a win for industry as well.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia initiative was launched in 2016 with support from the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., the Technical College System of Georgia, West Georgia Technical College, and the Central Educational Center, as well as Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) and Safety and Health Consultation Program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GA CATT program seeks to follow the German apprenticeship dual education model and begin with 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E graders, the only program in the U.S. currently doing so.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs in Germany, GA CATT requires participating Georgia high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to spend 70 percent of their time working at their host company and the remaining 30 percent in the classroom.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 70-30 split is designed to allow them to graduate on time with a high school diploma and earn technical college credentials while obtaining real, hands-on experience in a workplace and technical skills that they can use to build their careers. In addition, apprentices have the opportunity to attain a German Certification in Industrial Mechanics that is accepted in Europe and beyond as evidence of their skill and knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe student apprentices are paid for their time at the company, earning $8 an hour when they start and $12 per hour as seniors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo German companies with operations in Newnan \u0026mdash; Grenzebach Corp. and E.G.O. North America \u0026mdash; were committed to launching GA CATT and served as the catalysts for the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe companies asked Larry Alford, GaMEP\u0026rsquo;s South Metro Atlanta region manager, to leverage his long-term relationships with local companies to invite them to join the program. GA CATT began with eight companies and 10 apprentices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaMEP, which works with manufacturers to innovate, increase top-line growth, and reduce bottom-line costs, also supported the GA CATT initiative, as did the Institute\u0026rsquo;s Safety and Health Consultation Program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Collaborating with industry from the start has been GA CATT\u0026rsquo;s secret to success. The educators and the German-American Chamber are key players, but the industry\u0026rsquo;s commitment will determine its growth and expansion,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;Alford said. \u0026ldquo;Much of the focus rightfully is placed on the students, but equally important are the process and support systems that develop the company mentors, those who are tasked with guiding the activities of the students to meet curriculum requirements and to adequately prepare the apprentices to succeed in the program and at work.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat commitment on all sides also helps manufacturers build a pipeline of talent, said David Keller, E.G.O. North America\u0026rsquo;s president and managing director of operations. In an industry that has historically had a difficult time finding a skilled workforce, these companies are looking to the future, by developing interest and relationships with talented students early on, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal is that after graduation, the students will work for those companies where they apprenticed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJenny Houlroyd, an industrial hygienist with Tech\u0026rsquo;s Safety,\u0026nbsp;Health, and Environmental Services program, is helping GA CATT companies understand and comply with U.S. labor laws that provide flexibility for apprentices under 18 to enter the workforce as student-learners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2017, GA CATT added two additional clusters, centered in Rockdale \u0026amp; Newton Counties and Spalding County. Each cluster includes local manufacturers, their local college and career academies, and the local Technical College. 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Paul\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommunications and Marketing Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.8727\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"595358":{"#nid":"595358","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center receives $1.3 million in federal funds","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $13.3 million in federal funds to support 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs), including the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/setaac.org\u0022\u003ESoutheastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SETAAC) at Georgia Tech, which will receive $1.3 million.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETAACs work to support a wide range of technical, planning, and business recovery projects that help companies and the communities that depend on them adapt to international competition and diversify their economies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Trump administration is working every day to help America\u0026rsquo;s manufacturers, their workers, and their communities,\u0026rdquo; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said in a statement. \u0026ldquo;This funding is one element of a government-wide effort to restore American jobs and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe announced grants are for the second year of a funding cycle that runs from 2016 to 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESETAAC, a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), was established in 1974. In addition to serving Georgia, SETAAC works with companies in Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESETAAC provides up to $75,000 of matching funds for\u0026nbsp;third-party consultants to help guide a client\u0026rsquo;s economic recovery. Eligible manufacturing firms contribute a matching share to create and implement their respective recovery plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Fiscal Year 2017, SETAAC worked with 45 clients, including \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/setaac.org\/news\/old-wood-company\/\u0022\u003EDarren Green of The Old Wood Co.\u003C\/a\u003E in Asheville, North Carolina, and helped those firms generate more than $9.7 million in sales, and help save or create 143 jobs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Funding supports international competitiveness."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2017-08-31 14:58:15","changed_gmt":"2017-08-31 15:12:48","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-08-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-08-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"595367":{"id":"595367","type":"image","title":"The Old Wood Company","body":null,"created":"1504192321","gmt_created":"2017-08-31 15:12:01","changed":"1504192321","gmt_changed":"2017-08-31 15:12:01","alt":"Darren Green ","file":{"fid":"226895","name":"Darren Green_Old Wood Company.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Darren%20Green_Old%20Wood%20Company.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Darren%20Green_Old%20Wood%20Company.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":4212081,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Darren%20Green_Old%20Wood%20Company.jpg?itok=qJ0WgfXF"}}},"media_ids":["595367"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"175367","name":"SETAAC"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"364","name":"Funding"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries, contact:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELaura Diamond\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.6016\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"595339":{"#nid":"595339","#data":{"type":"news","title":"National Science Foundation awards Georgia Institute of Technology  $500,000 grant to further Institute\u2019s commercialization efforts ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has named the Georgia Institute of Technology an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Site \u0026mdash; and awarded it a $500,000 grant to help Institute-based research teams identify and interview target customer audiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe grant, spread over five years, will be managed by Tech\u0026rsquo;s VentureLab program. VentureLab is Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s incubator that works with Institute faculty, staff, and students to evaluate their research and help them create startups based on those findings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI-Corps Sites enable academic institutions to catalyze teams whose technology concepts are likely candidates for commercialization. It also provides infrastructure, advice, resources, networking opportunities, training, and funding to help researchers move from idea to commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, the I-Corps Sites grant will support up to 150 research teams \u0026mdash; comprised of Institute students, faculty, researchers, or staff \u0026mdash; in their efforts to meet with and interview potential customers, said Paul Freet, VentureLab\u0026rsquo;s NSF\u0026nbsp;I-Corps instructor.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A key part of the commercialization process is learning from customers\u0026mdash; what I-Corps calls customer discovery,\u0026rdquo; Freet said. \u0026ldquo;We ask our research teams to search for evidence of product-market-fit and learn if there is a market for the commercialization of their research.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll I-Corps Sites teams are expected to conduct 20 customer interviews. To help teams accomplish that goal, Georgia Tech teams accepted into the program will be reimbursed with up to $3,000 for travel to visit customers or attend trade shows.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeams that complete the I-Corps Sites program also will have access to follow-on $50,000 I-Corps Team grants. To date, Georgia Tech researchers have received more than 50 I-Corps Team grants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The I-Corps program has been instrumental in helping launch a startup based on my research into advanced materials,\u0026quot; said Krista Walton, professor and Robert \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Moeller Faculty Fellow in the Georgia Tech School of Chemical \u0026amp; Biomolecular Engineering. \u0026quot;Early feedback from potential customers was critical in setting the direction of our startup. The I-Corps Sites grant will help get more researchers out of the lab and in front of customers.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout VentureLab:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECreated in 2001 and ranked as the No. 2 university startup\u0026nbsp;incubator in the world, VentureLab is the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s incubator whose mission is to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to create startups based on Tech research. Using evidence-based entrepreneurship, VentureLab \u0026mdash;a program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Tech\u0026rsquo;s chief economic development arm \u0026mdash; has supported the launch of more than 300 startups. Combined, those startups have raised more than $1.5 billion in investments. 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Food processing also employs 69,000 across the state, with 10,000 of those jobs being created since 2010, according to Georgia Power\u0026rsquo;s 2016 Food Processing Industry Report.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0026rsquo;s that strength in food processing, which comprises the largest segment of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s manufacturing sector, that led to the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u0026rsquo;s (GaMEP) new initiative focused on those manufacturers\u0026rsquo; unique needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGaMEP, a federally funded economic development program at the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute, works with manufacturers across Georgia to help them remain viable and economically competitive.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Food processing comprises many different products and sizes of manufacturers and it is important to assure their viability and growth,\u0026rdquo; said GaMEP Director Karen Fite. \u0026ldquo;This effort is in recognition of where the growth is occurring in the manufacturing sector and we want to make sure we\u0026rsquo;re applying our resources and expertise, as well as cutting edge research coming out of Georgia Tech, that can help our manufacturers.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDamon C. Nix, GaMEP\u0026rsquo;s senior project manager, is leading the food manufacturing programming, which includes coaching, analysis, and consulting in:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFood Safety\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ECompliance with the Food and Drug Administration\u0026rsquo;s (FDA) new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EManagement system implementation and audit team support.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnergy Management\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEnergy assessments to identify cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ECompanies with fewer than 500 employees at a plant site may qualify for a free energy assessment through Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Industrial Assessment Center program.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironmental Services\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEnvironmental compliance services and management system (ISO 14001) support.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEnvironmental Protection Agency P2 grant-funded projects that support pollution prevention through reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and hazardous materials generation.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorker Safety and Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EImplement lean\/process improvement approaches to safety problem solving.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EPartner with the Georgia Tech Research Institute\u0026rsquo;s Food Processing Technology Division to support Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules compliance, applied research, and technology solutions.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorkforce Development\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EOperational Leader and Frontline Supervisor Training.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia\u0026rsquo;s food processing GDP ranks it sixth in the country and we rank sixth in employment,\u0026rdquo; Nix said, noting the state has roughly 680 food processing manufacturers, including the 127 that either relocated to Georgia or built new facilities here since 2010.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The GaMEP has created significant results serving manufacturers overall,\u0026rdquo; Nix said. \u0026ldquo;We want to continue that momentum in food processing. Georgia\u0026rsquo;s manufacturing industry remains competitive and continues to grow because the food processing industry is expanding. We want food processors to know that the GaMEP is a resource to support their continued growth.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP):\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) is an economic development program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The GaMEP is a member of the National MEP network supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. With offices in nine regions across the state, the GaMEP has been serving Georgia manufacturers since 1960. 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world-class leaders in manufacturing and is the premier event that brings industry peers together, facilitates networking and procurement opportunities, and highlights innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBMW Group, Enhanced Capital, FORCAM, Grady Health System, Ingersoll Rand, Novant Health, Siemens, and WestRock are Summit sponsors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the highlights for attendees of the 2017 Summit:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOne-on-one fast pitch meetings with corporations and original equipment manufacturers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExperiencing the most cutting-edge technologies through on-site \u0026ldquo;innovation pods.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHigh-level exposure for companies participating in the second annual \u0026ldquo;Poster Walk Competition.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeatured speakers 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A sister program to the Atlanta MBDA Business Center, the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center was created via a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA awarded to Georgia Tech in 2016.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of four such centers across the country, Tech will receive $1.25 million over a five-year period to operate the Center, which is charged with providing targeted assistance to MBE manufacturers. The funding is designed to help identify, screen, promote, and refer MBEs to specialized advanced manufacturing programs, and provide technical and business development services and assist with access to capital, opportunities and markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to data from the U.S. Census Bureau\u0026rsquo;s 2012 Survey of Business Owners, the number of minority-owned manufacturers increased 30 percent between 2007 and 2012 to nearly 107,000. These firms generated $80 billion in annual revenue in 2012. More than 25,000 minority manufacturers employ almost 332,000 workers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Summit is an outgrowth of the Atlanta MBDA Business Center\u0026rsquo;s Connecting Advanced Manufacturing Program (CAMP), which is now the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, Ennis said. \u0026ldquo;The vision behind CAMP and what led to us creating the Summit is to connect MBE manufacturers in the ecosystem to business opportunities, research, innovation, funding, and critical information they need to grow and thrive as businesses,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo register for the Summit and for more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mbemanufacturersummit.com\/\u0022\u003Embemanufacturersummit.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFocused on building a national ecosystem of minority business enterprise (MBE) manufacturers, partners, and stakeholders, the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center creates expansion opportunities for MBE manufacturers by facilitating their growth through innovation and technology, training and education, as well as advocating inclusiveness with corporate suppliers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Atlanta MBDA Business Center:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of a national network of 42 centers, the\u0026nbsp;Atlanta MBDA\u0026nbsp;Business Center\u0026nbsp;helps minority business enterprises access capital, increase profitability, create jobs, and become sustainable. It\u0026nbsp;is part of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), the nation\u0026rsquo;s largest and most comprehensive university-based program of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic development. For more information, please visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mbdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org\/\u0022\u003Embdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Held at Georgia Tech\u2019s Global Learning Center, this two-day event has grown into a hub for leading Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) manufacturers to convene and exchange innovation-centered ideas."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2017-07-18 15:06:54","changed_gmt":"2017-07-18 15:14:27","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-07-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-07-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"593560":{"id":"593560","type":"image","title":"MBE Manufacturers Summit ","body":null,"created":"1500390782","gmt_created":"2017-07-18 15:13:02","changed":"1500390782","gmt_changed":"2017-07-18 15:13:02","alt":"MBE Manufacturers Summit attendees networking and discussing issues related to innovation.","file":{"fid":"226270","name":"12901069_1161777463841211_4751648557776980423_o.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/12901069_1161777463841211_4751648557776980423_o.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/12901069_1161777463841211_4751648557776980423_o.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":65574,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/12901069_1161777463841211_4751648557776980423_o.jpg?itok=CntRwINQ"}}},"media_ids":["593560"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.mbemanufacturersummit.com","title":"MBE Manufacturers Summit"},{"url":"http:\/\/mbdabusinesscenter-atlanta.org","title":"Atlanta MBDA\u00a0Business Center"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1406","name":"minority"},{"id":"96861","name":"minority business"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"341","name":"innovation"},{"id":"174943","name":"MBDA"},{"id":"174944","name":"minority business development agency"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor media inquiries, contact:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELaura Diamond\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.6016\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor information about Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center, contact:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERolanda Powell\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.8150\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Erolanda.powell@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"591935":{"#nid":"591935","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech launches $1 million retail technology initiative at ATDC","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology incubator, is launching a new initiative for entrepreneurs focused on retail-related technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new program \u0026mdash; which comes as the retailing sector faces a torrent of change in consumer behavior \u0026mdash; is being funded by a $1 million gift from the Mookerji Foundation to the Georgia Tech Foundation. The new initiative was announced at the 2017 ATDC Startup Showcase.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Foundation, in turn, has earmarked the new funds for the formation of the ATDC Retail Program. Founded in 1980, ATDC is a program of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, the Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026rsquo;s chief economic development arm. ATDC is one of the longest running university-affiliated incubators in the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We chose Georgia Tech because of its commitment to economic development in Georgia and beyond, its focus on incorporating innovation in economic development, and its legacy of success,\u0026rdquo; the Mookerji Foundation said in a statement. \u0026ldquo;ATDC is a world-class technology incubator and is at the forefront of helping entrepreneurs not only build companies, but gives them the tools for long term success.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta-based Mookerji Foundation is dedicated to nurturing and enabling entrepreneurs in metro Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe gift will fully fund the retail technology startup initiative for the next five years and support a retail technology expert who will serve as an entrepreneur-in-residence to mentor the startups and offer expertise relating to the field of entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The retail landscape has undergone a tumultuous shift in the last few years and retailers \u0026mdash; from the national chains and department stores to the mom and pop shops on Main Street \u0026mdash; are all looking for innovative technologies that help them remain competitive, stay engaged with their customers, and improve the bottom line,\u0026rdquo; said Jennifer Bonnett, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s general manager. \u0026ldquo;This new focus on retail complements some of our other related focus areas, such as financial technology (FinTech).\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. retail sector, which is comprised of more than 3.7 million establishments, supports some 42 million jobs with a $2.6 trillion impact on the economy, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the industry\u0026rsquo;s chief trade group.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Georgia, the retail industry supports 1.2 million jobs, includes more than 120,000 establishments, and adds $75.6 billion a year to the Peach State\u0026rsquo;s economy, NRF data show.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a very important segment of the Georgia and national economies and an exciting opportunity for Georgia Tech to make an impact and keep to its economic development mission,\u0026rdquo; said Maryam Alavi, dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Ernest Scheller Jr. College of Business.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlavi and other Scheller officials, as well as representatives of Tech\u0026rsquo;s Office of Development, collaborated on the effort that led to the Mookerji Foundation\u0026rsquo;s gift.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe initiative is the second of its kind for ATDC. In March 2015, Worldpay US, a global payments technology and services company, made a $1 million gift to Georgia Tech, which used the funds to launch a FinTech program at ATDC. Since its launch, that effort has reached more than 350 entrepreneurs across the state of Georgia, including 17 FinTech startups in the ATDC Signature and ATDC Accelerate portfolios. To date, those companies in both Signature and Accelerate have raised more than $34 million in outside funding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s premier research universities. Georgia Tech is a national and international leader in scientific and technological research and education and is the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading producer of engineers as well as a leading producer of female and minority engineering Ph.D. graduates. Ranked among the top public universities by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report, the Institute enrolls more than 23,000 students within its six colleges. For additional information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly, which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale, and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. Since its founding, ATDC has grown to become one of the longest running and most successful university-affiliated incubators in the United States, with its graduate startup companies raising nearly $3 billion in investment financing and generating more than $12 billion in revenue in the state of Georgia. For more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atdc.org\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Gift will fully fund the retail technology startup initiative through 2022."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2017-05-19 19:24:46","changed_gmt":"2017-05-19 19:45:35","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-05-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-05-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"512011":{"id":"512011","type":"image","title":"GA Tech Tower","body":null,"created":"1458923712","gmt_created":"2016-03-25 16:35:12","changed":"1475895275","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:54:35","alt":"GA Tech Tower","file":{"fid":"204997","name":"techtower_2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/techtower_2_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/techtower_2_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2516795,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/techtower_2_0.jpg?itok=DxRg67A2"}}},"media_ids":["512011"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/atdc.org","title":"ATDC"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"815","name":"economic development"},{"id":"456","name":"retail"},{"id":"623","name":"Technology"},{"id":"13454","name":"advanced technology development center"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor media inquiries, contact:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELaura Diamond\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E404.894.6016\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["peralte.paul@comm.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"590698":{"#nid":"590698","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Siemens Opens Innovation Center in Tech Square","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERepresentatives from Siemens opened its Data Analytics and Applications Center in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Technology Square on Thursday, making it the latest global corporation to open an innovation center on or near campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/news.usa.siemens.biz\/press-release\/mobility\/siemens-launches-new-business-digitalize-us-rail-industry\u0022\u003Ecenter\u003C\/a\u003E will help transportation providers use big data to improve operations and safety. For example, the Siemens team will work with the City of Atlanta to collect information from the Atlanta Streetcar and analyze data points to make the best use of the fleet.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESiemens is the 16\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E company to open an \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/innovation-ecosystem\/innovation-centers-and-accelerators\u0022\u003Einnovation center in Tech Square\u003C\/a\u003E. These centers represent a diverse range of industries with a common goal of tapping into the innovation neighborhood\u0026rsquo;s vibrant network of students, faculty, researchers and startup entrepreneurs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Data Analytics and Applications Center represents an exciting next step in the longstanding relationship between Georgia Tech and Siemens, said Stephen E. Cross, the Institute\u0026rsquo;s executive vice president for research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Siemens has been a longtime partner of the Institute, and we are proud that they are now a part of the vision for Tech Square and the strategy that drives Georgia Tech as an institution,\u0026rdquo; Cross said. \u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech plays a strategic role in growing Georgia\u0026rsquo;s entrepreneurial ecosystem and continues to forge paths to new research and innovation that have impact on our city, state, and region. Nowhere is that more evident than in Tech Square and nowhere is it is better realized than in centers like the Siemens Data Analytics and Applications Center.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are some examples of the extensive collaboration between the Institute and Siemens:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech has partnered on more than 20 projects with Siemens over the past four years in manufacturing, health care and energy.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFor more than 15 years, the Siemens Foundation has collaborated with the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC). Activities include improving K-12 science and math education in underserved communities; hosting the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology; and preparing students for the future of manufacturing.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESiemens also recruits about 30 Georgia Tech students each year, primarily through 15 technical training programs that lead to direct hire upon completion.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe German conglomerate is opening its Data Analytics and Applications Center. Siemens is the 16\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E company to open an innovation center at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The German conglomerate is the 16th company to open an innovation center at Georgia Tech. "}],"uid":"27918","created_gmt":"2017-04-20 15:06:13","changed_gmt":"2017-04-20 17:04:12","author":"Laura Diamond","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2017-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2017-04-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"537831":{"id":"537831","type":"image","title":"Tech Square","body":null,"created":"1464282000","gmt_created":"2016-05-26 17:00:00","changed":"1520359284","gmt_changed":"2018-03-06 18:01:24","alt":"","file":{"fid":"88897","name":"technology-square.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/technology-square.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/technology-square.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1995590,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/technology-square.jpeg?itok=hGpGQfth"}},"590700":{"id":"590700","type":"image","title":"Siemens Data Analytics and Applications Center ","body":null,"created":"1492700966","gmt_created":"2017-04-20 15:09:26","changed":"1492707912","gmt_changed":"2017-04-20 17:05:12","alt":"","file":{"fid":"225045","name":"Introduction.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Introduction.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Introduction.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":272992,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Introduction.jpg?itok=-tl4c5a3"}}},"media_ids":["537831","590700"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/innovation-ecosystem\/innovation-centers-and-accelerators","title":"Innovation Centers at Georgia Tech"},{"url":"http:\/\/news.usa.siemens.biz\/press-release\/mobility\/siemens-launches-new-business-digitalize-us-rail-industry","title":"Siemens News Release"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"170298","name":"Innovation Centers"},{"id":"77221","name":"innovation ecosystem"},{"id":"2002","name":"Tech Square"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries about the innovation centers in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Tech Square please contact Laura Diamond, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor other information about the innovation centers, please contact Greg King, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:greg.king@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egreg.king@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.diamond@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"589599":{"#nid":"589599","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Register to attend 2017 ATDC Startup Showcase","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology incubator, will present more than 60 of the state\u0026rsquo;s most innovative and market-disrupting technology companies at the 2017 ATDC Startup Showcase.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe annual event, which attracts nearly 1,000 attendees, is scheduled for May 11 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2017-atdc-startup-showcase-tickets-32299784525\u0022\u003EREGISTER HERE\u003C\/a\u003E.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShowcase is designed to give technology innovators, investors, corporate partners, entrepreneurs, university researchers and students an in-depth, first-hand look at Georgia\u0026rsquo;s most successful emerging technology companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event, which takes place during Atlanta Startup Week, also celebrates ATDC\u0026rsquo;s 37-year legacy of helping entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale and succeed in the formation of successful Georgia technology startups. Worldpay US \u0026mdash; the global payments technology and services company,\u0026nbsp;and creator of ATDC\u0026rsquo;s FinTech program \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;is the Showcase\u0026rsquo;s premier sponsor.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Showcase is always an exciting time for us because attendees get to see the dynamic visions of our entrepreneurs from across Georgia,\u0026rdquo; said Jennifer Bonnett, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s general manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our presenting companies have created products \u0026mdash; from tools to combat fraud to disease management to clean energy \u0026mdash; that solve problems, create meaningful impact in a host of industries and strengthen the Georgia economy.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;What\u0026rsquo;s more, these companies also exist thanks to the financial support of the state of Georgia, which funds ATDC,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStartups at ATDC also receive direct support from some of incubator\u0026rsquo;s partners, such as the Georgia Research Alliance, which provides seed investments. The startup companies also receive direct funding grants from a number of federal sponsors, including the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense and National Institutes of Health, among others.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, those companies that meet the rigorous growth milestones are selected to graduate from the top-tier ATDC Signature program. Two of those companies have already been acquired.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2017 graduating companies are:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFirst Performance Global: \u003C\/strong\u003EProvides a market leading card management and customer engagement platform for card issuers worldwide.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPartpic (Acquired):\u003C\/strong\u003E Its proprietary solution simplifies the search and purchase of replacement parts using visual recognition technology.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStarMobile (Acquired): \u003C\/strong\u003EIts codeless, cloud-based enterprise mobility platform delivers any application to any endpoint, with a native user experience, faster, simpler and at a lower cost than any other approach.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUserIQ:\u003C\/strong\u003E Through its Customer Growth Platform, UserIQ empowers software-as-a-service companies to foster growth beyond the traditional funnel.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Showcase or to RSVP, please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdcstartupshowcase.com\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/atdcstartupshowcase.com\u003C\/a\u003E. The cost to attend the event is $25 per person (early bird until April 12); $50 between April 13 and May 11, and $75 at the door. Students and faculty of any Georgia university enter free with valid ID.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EABOUT ATDC:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the state of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s technology startup incubator. Founded in 1980 by the Georgia General Assembly, which funds it each year, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s mission is to work with entrepreneurs in Georgia to help them learn, launch, scale and succeed in the creation of viable, disruptive technology companies. 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(\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/fintech-hack-atdc-tickets-28007217341\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EREGISTER HERE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipating teams will compete for\u0026nbsp;cash, gadgets, and professional-services prizes valued at approximately $100,000. The grand prize winning team will receive a prize package valued at approximately $79,000, which includes $12,000 cash.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, ATDC is the state\u0026rsquo;s technology incubator. This year\u0026rsquo;s theme centers on the Internet of Things, specifically, wearable financial technology (FinTech). The competition is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and innovators who thrive on tackling challenges, solving problems, and working in teams to create the next big disruptive FinTech idea.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia is the nation\u0026rsquo;s payments processing capital, and we have a deep pool of talented people who have innovative ideas,\u0026rdquo; said Michelangelo Ho, ATDC\u0026rsquo;s FinTech catalyst and head of the incubator\u0026rsquo;s FinTech Program. \u0026ldquo;Bringing them together in this competition and in partnership with two FinTech industry leaders, Worldpay US and TSYS, will create an environment for some truly dynamic ideation and potentially innovative startups.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe competition, which will be held at the Centergy building in Atlanta Technology Square, is an extension of ATDC\u0026rsquo;s FinTech Program, which was launched in 2015 via a $1 million gift and executive mentorship from Worldpay US to Georgia Tech. The idea behind the initiative is to foster high-tech innovation and to attract and retain talent in Georgia and its \u0026ldquo;Transaction Alley,\u0026rdquo; which processes more than 70 percent of all U.S. payment transactions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Enabling payments disruptors to disrupt has always been at the core of our values as a business and the ATDC FinTech Program, and the hackathon is a unique opportunity for developers to experience firsthand the breadth, depth, and simplicity of our \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.worldpay.com\/us\/total\u0022\u003Esingle integration technology\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026rdquo; said Worldpay US Vice President of Innovation and Design Joe Kleinwaechter. \u0026ldquo;Worldpay could not be more excited to return to the FinTech Hack as a sponsor, and we\u0026rsquo;re sure the Internet of Things solutions this year\u0026rsquo;s competitors create will be boldly breakthrough.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team winning the grand prize will receive the critical post-hack engagement, mentoring, and support from the ATDC, Worldpay US, TSYS and others to create, build, and launch viable startup companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants will decide which ideas to tackle using sponsors\u0026rsquo; APIs. They can work on their own projects or work on challenges presented to them by the hackathon sponsors.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026#39;re thrilled to support the ATDC as a sponsor of the FinTech Hack. We believe our platform will align perfectly with the kind of unique thinking and innovation we\u0026rsquo;ll see over the course of the weekend,\u0026rdquo; said Scott Carter, TSYS\u0026rsquo; group executive of Digital Innovation. \u0026ldquo;At TSYS, we put people at the center of payments and look forward to connecting with like-minded industry peers.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EATDC will post updates and more information in the coming weeks on \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/atdcgt\/\u0022\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/\u0022\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E, but here are some key dates to remember:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EJan. 27: Challenges announced\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFeb. 8:\u0026nbsp; API video tutorials released\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFeb. 10-12: FinTech Hack @ ATDC\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout ATDC:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is one of the longest running and largest university-based startup incubators in the country. Founded in 1980, ATDC has graduated more than 160 companies from its ATDC Signature program. To date, those companies have attracted roughly $2 billion in investments. The ATDC Financial Technology (FinTech) Program powered by Worldpay US was established in 2015 to attract and accelerate entrepreneurs and startups in that sector from across the state. ATDC, which also has programs in Savannah, Athens, and Augusta, is a unit of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, the chief economic development arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology. For additional information about ATDC and the ATDC FinTech Program, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atdc.org\/\u0022\u003Eatdc.org\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Worldpay\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorldpay is a leading payments company with global reach. It provides an extensive range of technology-led payment products and services to more than 400,000 customers, enabling their businesses to grow and prosper. The company manages the increasing complexity of the payments landscape for its customers, allowing them to accept the widest range of payment types around the world. Using Worldpay\u0026rsquo;s network and technology, the company processes payments from geographies that cover 99 percent of global GDP, across 146 countries and 126 currencies. It helps its customers to accept more than 300 different payment types. For more information, visit\u0026nbsp;worldpay.com.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout TSYS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETSYS unlocks opportunities in payments for payment providers, businesses, and consumers. 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Collectively, the industry has a total manufacturing output of $53 billion per year.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2017 Faces campaign, which is run by the GaMEP and is supported in part by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, will feature one person in the industry from each of the Department\u0026rsquo;s 12 regions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENominations for 2017 Faces are open through Friday, Nov. 18, at: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/facesofmanufacturing.com\/call-for-nominations\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/facesofmanufacturing.com\/call-for-nominations\/\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo be eligible, nominees must be employed in manufacturing or have ties to the industry. Those chosen as the Face of Manufacturing will be selected by a committee comprised of Georgia Tech representatives, economic development groups, manufacturing companies, and related associations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Over the last two years, we have shared compelling and interesting life stories of our nominees,\u0026rdquo; said GaMEP Director Karen J. Fite. \u0026ldquo;Our Faces represent Georgia\u0026rsquo;s rich tapestry of a workforce that\u0026rsquo;s talented, dedicated, and committed to the success of their individual companies and the economic vibrancy of manufacturing and the state as a whole.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Faces of Manufacturing:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach month, GaMEP will highlight a different person as the Face of Manufacturing in Georgia. 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It is one of the longest-running and largest university-affiliated business incubators in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe funds will be put toward prototyping expenses and early marketing initiatives of the wireless device, said Dr. Greg Kolovich, an orthopedic hand and micro-surgeon and company founder.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is a novel approach as we currently do not have a hand-held fluoroscopy device in orthopedic surgery or any kind of surgery outside of dental,\u201d said Kolovich, who earned his electrical engineering degree from Georgia Tech, medical degree from Ohio State, and surgical training at Harvard. \u201cThis is a bridge between the large C-arms we use in the operating room and smaller ones used by dentists to take X-rays of teeth.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe standard C-arm, first launched in 1955, is a medical imaging device. While the technology has advanced and improved since then, Kolovich said there is a great need for a light hand-held device, particularly when dealing with surgeries of the hand and foot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder standard practice with existing C-arms, when the surgeon needs to take an X-ray, they and their medical teams have to stop what they\u2019re doing to take the images.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe innovation is the application of it for intra-operative imaging without having to go ahead and stop what you\u2019re doing,\u201d said Evan Ruff, CEO of Micro C and a graduate of Tech with a degree in computer engineering. \u201cSo this can be used while you\u2019re performing the surgery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Ruff and Kolovich, Kirby Sisk, who serves as chief operating officer, also earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe reason I came up with the idea, I was reattaching a severed hand with the help of an intern. It was cumbersome and time-consuming to manipulate the C-arm, while you\u2019re trying to position a plate on an unstable wrist and confirm that with an X-ray,\u201d Kolovich said. \u201cSo I thought it be awesome if I could freely move the X-ray to the hand by separating the X-ray emitter from the sensor, to give me and other surgeons that extra degree of freedom.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat\u2019s more, he sought to create a device that would reduce the amount of unnecessary radiation exposure to both the patient and medical professionals. Because of prolonged exposure to radiation, some doctors are prone to developing cataracts or are at risk for certain kinds of cancers. The company\u2019s device emits 100 times less radiation than current C-arms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also takes video and high-resolution, digital images in both natural and infrared wavelengths.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe created a really cool way of making X-rays in the operating room safer,\u201d Kolovich said, explaining the device is expected to cost between $30,000 and $50,000, as compared with standard C-arms, which can cost three times that amount.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat cost difference could help not only rural doctors in the United States who can\u2019t afford traditional C-arms, but also medical professionals in developing countries, the executives said. Additionally, specialists in other fields, including athletic trainers, the military, and veterinarians, could use the technology, Kolovich said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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In taking the permanent appointment, Bonnett leads a team of 22 full- and part-time employees who run the program\u2019s various initiatives, as well as coach entrepreneurs across the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA unit of the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), Georgia Tech\u2019s chief outreach and economic development arm, ATDC works with more than 800 technology startup entrepreneurs each year across Georgia. Founded in 1981, ATDC has grown to become one of the most successful, longest-running, and largest university-based startup incubators in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonnett will report directly to Chris Downing, vice president and director of EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJen has been tireless champion of technology startup development in Georgia and an important voice and advocate for the community,\u201d Downing said. \u201cUnder her steady and smart leadership, ATDC continues to grow and expand as Georgia\u2019s technology incubator dedicated to serving the state and its economy by helping entrepreneurs learn, launch, scale, and succeed in their technology startup efforts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonnett first joined ATDC as a community catalyst in October 2011, a role she held for three years before being named assistant director of education and curriculum in October 2014. She was named acting general manager in October 2015.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe played a key role in developing ATDC\u2019s Entrepreneurs Education Series, a curriculum designed to move \u201cconcept stage\u201d entrepreneurs from idea through to angel funding. She is also the architect of the \u201cATDC @\u201d program which delivers coaching and curriculum to entrepreneurs across the state, including Savannah, Athens, and Augusta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m honored to accept this position and build on what we have done at ATDC, with the support of Georgia Tech and our fellow programs at EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E,\u201d Bonnett said. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to entrepreneurs and working with startups all over the state to help them build and launch successful and sustainable, job-creating companies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonnett is a technology entrepreneur with more than 25 years experience in the information technology and software development fields with a specialty in web and mobile technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe has served as founder or chief technology officer of several venture- and angel-backed firms, where she both served as lead architect and grew and managed the technology team, including eTour.com, which was acquired by Ask.com.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe also is founder of StartupChicks, a 501c3 focused on empowering women entrepreneurs through education, community, coaching, connections, and investment. 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As the Institute\u2019s chief business outreach organization, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E is the nation\u2019s largest and most comprehensive university-based program of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization, and economic development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDowning will report directly to Stephen E. 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He has been at Georgia Tech in various leadership roles related to economic development since 1988.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E, including its multiple programs that support Georgia startups, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs across the state, serves all aspects of economic development in Georgia. It is a vital component of the innovation ecosystem we have built at Tech Square,\u201d Georgia Tech President G.P. \u201cBud\u201d Peterson said. \u201cChris has worked diligently to support and enhance our economic development initiatives, as well as to forge and maintain strong partnerships with other organizations across the state to strengthen the Georgia economy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDowning, whose past posts at Georgia Tech included serving as research engineer, program manager, regional manager, and director of the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) \u2014 EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u2019s largest program \u2014 has brought national recognition to the unit and several awards, including the 2014 Innovation Award in Economic Development from the Association of Public and Land Grant Institutions, the 2014 Outstanding Research Park Award from the Association of University Research Parks, and the National MEP Innovation Award in 2011 for the GaMEP.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cChris has elevated EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u2019s commitment to technology commercialization, business and industry outreach, and entrepreneurship,\u201d Cross said. \u201cThrough his leadership, EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u2019s stature and prominence in Georgia as the state\u2019s most comprehensive economic development organization has risen. His passion and commitment to EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E\u2019s mission has helped to make Tech Square the Southeast\u2019s premier neighborhood for innovation and economic development and is instrumental in helping to define other innovation neighborhoods adjacent to the rest of the campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E):\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u00b2) is the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s chief business outreach and economic development organization. EI\u00b2\u2019s core mission is to provide an exhaustive suite of programs to assist business, industry, entrepreneurs, and economic developers across Georgia. 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As owner and president of Savannah Global Solutions, Sauer leads a 30-person company that makes equipment used in the forestry and agricultural industries in soil and site preparation work. Savannah Global has customers in more than 30 countries around the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESauer is the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u2019s (GaMEP) June Face of Manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is one of more than 365,000 men and women who form Georgia\u2019s manufacturing industry, a key segment of the state\u2019s economy. Sauer\u2019s life and career in manufacturing serves as just one example of how those in the industry play an integral part in helping to keep their local communities and the state overall economically competitive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough tests he took as young man suggested he would be great at a career in forestry, the harsh winters of the Midwest had him considering other possibilities and interests. Having an aptitude for math and science, Sauer focused his energies on industrial engineering and mathematics, earning degrees in both from Western Michigan University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut he also had a love for machines. It was a discovery made in high school when he worked in a machine shop. He found that he liked to imagine parts, draw them on paper, and then make a physical product.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat job, as well as others he subsequently held, allowed him to develop the skills he would need to run his company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides working as a machinist\u2019s apprentice, Sauer also took positions as a millwright assistant, worked at an industrial paint company in payroll and estimating, and assisted on a preventative maintenance plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also learned about supervising processes and startup teams in a position he took at a cereal manufacturer upon graduating college.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery job I\u2019ve had gave me the experience to get me to where I am today,\u201d Sauer said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral companies later, Sauer had an opportunity to take a management position with a small forestry firm just outside Savannah.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was clear I was going to have to wear a lot of hats,\u201d Sauer said, explaining the company only had 10 employees at the time. \u201cMy experience in engineering, sales, and process and product management, coupled with my background in manufacturing, the paper industry, and growing up on a farm made the job at Savannah Forestry Equipment a perfect fit.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo years later, the owner of the company, a native Australian, expressed a desire to return home, and Sauer saw it as an opportunity to put an investment team together to purchase the firm.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the acquisition, Sauer decided to expand and diversify the company to better address the cyclical issues of the forestry industry. The company fulfilled customized project orders and designed parts both on-site and in the field. He also changed the company\u2019s name to Savannah Global Solutions to reflect its strategy of building an international customer base.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat strategy was key, Sauer said, explaining 95 percent of the company\u2019s business was in the Southeast. A self-described calculated risk taker, Sauer felt certain it was a gamble that would pay off: the firm now sells 50 percent of its products to overseas customers in more than 30 countries. That success has led to recognition for the company and its impact on the state economy. In 2014, Savannah Global Solutions was named Georgia Small Exporter of the Year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs a kid, my domain was two miles on a lawnmower,\u201d Sauer said. \u201cToday, it\u2019s the entire world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Savannah Global Solutions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBased in Pembroke, Georgia, Savannah Global Solutions employs 30 people and is a leader in the forestry cultivation industry. 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The company also joined VentureLab, the incubator at Georgia Tech for startups created by faculty, students, and staff. VentureLab works with those startups to help them commercialize research into viable companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe created the algorithms that allow us to process thousands of images, faster and with better overall reliability,\u201d Lee said. \u201cThis is a new frontier in science that we hope will lead to faster and more cost-effective innovation for industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, but its software development team hub is in Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe TechConnect Innovation Awards identify the top 15 percent of submitted technologies. Innovation rankings are based on the potential positive impact of the technology on a specific industry sector. 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Measuring and characterizing these images is a slow, manual process \u2014 done one by one using a ruler \u2014 that takes hours, Whalen said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENanoMet speeds up the task, using an automated system that processes images in seconds, takes thousands of measurements, and provides objective quality assurance, enabling a shorter time to market. NanoMet \u201csees\u201d every individual pixel in an electron microscope image to properly identify the exact edges of nanomaterials, providing a repeatable process that saves time and money.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENanomaterials are used or being evaluated in a variety of products from batteries to shampoos and in a number of industries from food and medicine to electronics and the environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.understandingnano.com\/nanomaterials.html\u0022\u003EIn medicine alone\u003C\/a\u003E, applications being developed for nanoparticles include delivery of chemotherapy drugs directly to cancer tumors, resetting the immune system to prevent autoimmune diseases, and delivering drugs to damaged regions of arteries to fight cardiovascular disease. 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The funding amount per year is $298,255 for a total of $1.49 million.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe grant program is designed to help minority-owned firms across the nation create jobs, develop their business, and compete in the global economy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEstablished in 2004 and part of the Georgia Institute of Technology, the MBDA Business Center-Atlanta is a member of the national network of the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are extremely pleased and honored the U.S. Department of Commerce has renewed our funding for another five-year term,\u201d said Donna Ennis, director of the MBDA Business Center-Atlanta. \u201cOur team has been busy working with businesses across Georgia and the Southeast helping to build not only the strength of minority-owned businesses, but the state\u2019s and region\u2019s economy as a whole.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA key component of MBDA\u2019s Business Center Network is providing minority firms with access to technical expertise and resources to grow their businesses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the five-year period ending in 2015, MBDA Business Center-Atlanta helped 462 minority-owned businesses:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Esecure more than $577 million in contracts and procurement\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eaccess $177 million in capital\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecreate or save 4,987 jobs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnnis leads the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Working Group, which is building a nationwide community of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) manufacturers through its national network of 44 MBDA Business Centers. As part of that initiative, she launched the Connecting Advanced Manufacturing Program (CAMP) focused on providing contracting opportunities; assistance with launching new technologies, and building a nationwide ecosystem of MBE manufacturers. That led to the\u0026nbsp;National MBE Manufacturers Summit\u0026nbsp;2016 at Georgia Tech this past March 24.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau\u2019s 2012 Survey of Business Owners, minority-owned firms in the United States increased to 8 million in 2012 from 5.8 million in 2007. 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Governor Casey Cagle visited several locations on May 16 to officially launch the inaugural class of the Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Model for Coweta County high school students. Cagle also established the Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT), a partnership of industry, education, government and economic development organization that will support future initiatives across the state. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents selected to participate will be a part of the first German Apprenticeship model program in the country. They will work on the Industrial Mechanic focus program at one of nine participating local manufacturing companies beginning in August. They will learn applicable skills to industry, earn money, graduate high school on time, and receive technical college credit. The program sets the students up for long-term manufacturing careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia is the first state to secure these kinds of dynamic workforce development opportunities in the nation and our students will see tremendous benefits from this revolutionary program,\u0022 Cagle said. \u0022We will begin by selecting 11 10\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E grade students to take part in this world class program and I look forward to expanding this model across the state for years to come.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe initiative stems from the efforts of Martin Pleyer, who is chief operating officer at Grenzebach. The company\u2019s global headquarters are in Germany, Pleyer\u2019s native country, but its U.S. operations are headquartered in Coweta County.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPleyer is the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u2019s (GaMEP) May Face of Manufacturing, for his efforts in investing in the future workforce within Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe and the other 365,000 Georgians who work in the manufacturing industry are critical to the success of the Georgia economy. His story is one example of how those who have made a career in manufacturing help their communities remain economically competitive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving grown up in Germany, Pleyer was required to choose an apprenticeship program \u2014 as with all teens in the country \u2014 where high school students are trained in one of more than 340 occupational fields, based on their choosing. The model requires them to spend 80 percent of their time working in the field and the remaining 20 percent in the classroom. The 80-20 split is designed to allow them to graduate on time while gaining hands-on experience in their field of choice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPleyer, who as a child enjoyed working with his hands and asked for tools for his birthday, naturally chose manufacturing. \u201cI was hooked the moment I stepped onto the plant floor,\u201d Pleyer said. \u201cI know it\u2019s odd, but I loved the smell of the machine room. It just told me that something was being made.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter taking on a series of roles in manufacturing as an adult, Pleyer took an opportunity in 2011 to join Grenzebach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe and his family made the move to Georgia and he immersed himself in the greater Newnan community. However, as he became more involved in the company, he realized that one quarter of the plant floor workforce at Grenzebach would be retiring in the next five years. That\u2019s when he got the idea to bring the German-based apprenticeship program to the U.S., helping to feed the pipeline of talent starting at the high school level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPleyer used his connections and his influence in the community to garner interest from partners and other manufacturers to help develop a similar apprenticeship program. In 2015, Georgia lawmakers enacted Senate Bill 2, allowing for the apprenticeship program to be implemented in the state.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech helped connect the manufacturers with the school systems and the group used National Manufacturing Day, an initiative from GaMEP\u2019s national sponsor, NIST, as a platform to begin the conversations,\u201d said Karen Fite, director of the GaMEP, which is a federally and state-funded program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. \u201cWe are proud to help support a program to fill the pipeline of talent in Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Grenzebach\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 1920 in Bavaria, Germany, Grenzebach has grown from a small repair shop to an international solutions provider with 18 locations on four continents for production, automation, and logistics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the North American headquarters in Newnan, Georgia, Grenzebach manufactures equipment for the glass, solar, and building materials industries, including providing material handling for float lines, complete solutions for the Gypsum wallboard industry, AGV vehicles for warehouse automation, and equipment for the trucking industry to automatically measure tire pressure and tread depth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Faces of Manufacturing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach month, GaMEP will highlight a different person as the Face of Manufacturing. 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Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECola, whose company is in the Advanced Technology Development Center\u2019s ATDC Accelerate portfolio of startups, said heat management remains one of the biggest technological challenges and opportunities for his company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSome people are trying to figure out how to store it, some people are trying to figure out how to convert it to electricity,\u201d Cola said. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to figure out how to dissipate it. Carbice is at the center of all of that.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company, which holds three patents \u2014 two of those based on Georgia Tech research \u2014 is making the rounds to potential investors as it seeks to scale to the next level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECola recently spoke with ATDC to explain his vision:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ.\u0026nbsp;What are your plans in raising money? What are you looking for in an investor?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe\u2019re looking for investors who can help us calibrate where we are in the market. A seasoned person that brings a lot of value beyond the money in terms of connections and helping us scale up and deliver to these big customers. Carbice has all of the top 10 chip manufacturers in our customer pipeline and we have gotten to the point where were closing deals with some of those people and we really could have this exponential growth up to the 10s of millions of dollars in revenue very fast. We have a good team but we also understand that the right type of investor can bring so much value in helping us capitalize on that opportunity and accelerate further. So there\u2019s space for us to bring in someone strategic like that, someone who can help with getting us to that next level of capital expenditures. We also want someone to help us with the Series A raise. We\u2019re a materials company. We make a high-value product, but our core value pre-revenue is this IP that we have and carving out this market. And so we want someone who gets excited about that and who likes the idea of bringing nanotechnologies and nanomaterials to the market in a big way, to address one of the biggest technical challenges on the planet, which is managing heat.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ.\u0026nbsp;Why did you choose Georgia Tech and ATDC?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWhen you think about building into the future, I\u2019m not interested in who is the Silicon Valley of today, but where are the opportunities for the future. To me, there\u2019s no better place than the Southeast. Part of nanotechnology\u2019s struggles have been the difficulty with translating a lot of the great science from the science labs into engineered products and there\u2019s no place that trains more engineers and better engineers at a bachelor\u2019s level than Georgia tech. That\u2019s an endless supply of talent. Georgia Tech also has one of the largest and most magnificent nanotechnology centers in the country and has resources that have allowed Carbice to \u2014 through agreements \u2014 use its facilities to bring the products to customers. We deliver product to customers on time, and often ahead of time, based on our ability to use Tech facilities at cost. That\u2019s a huge asset that I don\u2019t see anywhere else. You think about Atlanta, you think about Georgia Tech, you think about manufacturing history here \u2014 these are the things that attract us, and Atlanta is a great place to live.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ.\u0026nbsp;What led you to being an entrepreneur?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI was a big time football guy and went to college to do engineering and play football, but I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I was introduced to nanotechnology as an undergrad and it blew me away. The possibilities were just amazing and I think it was validated by this massive global investment in nanomaterials and nanotechnology\u2026I wanted to become an expert in nanotechnology because I thought there would be really great opportunities for people who really understood the technology but also had the business fire and acumen to go out and do something in the marketplace. When I started my PhD studies at Purdue University I started working on what was the superstar of nanomaterials, the carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube was this new form of carbon discovered in 1991 and it was like the Superman of nanomaterials. It\u2019s 10 times stronger than steel and 10 times smaller volume. It\u2019s the best conductor of heat, best conductor of electricity and so I wanted to do something with it that combined my background as a mechanical engineer with interest and expertise in heat transfer and nanotechnology.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ.\u0026nbsp;What brought you to Atlanta and a faculty\u0026nbsp;position at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI decided that going into academia was a good opportunity for me. I learned about ATDC, I learned about VentureLab and the entire ecosystem here for entrepreneurship and it was a match made in heaven for who I am as a person and what my goals were. To be at a top university for research and one of the top incubators of new technology businesses I came to Georgia Tech, and when I got here, I started to work the plan to address some the barriers that I saw to commercialization of carbon nanotube interface materials because the thing I learned in my research is that even though some of these early false starts didn\u2019t work out like we planned, this problem of heat dissipation in electronics was never going away. It was really going to be the definitive problem for electronics in the 21st century and probably beyond. It\u2019s changed the game in so many ways on how people design chips so I was able to raise a lot of money as a faculty member because this problem is such a big problem to address and you have millions of dollars with a team of collaborators from DARPA, the National Science Foundation to continue working on these carbon nanotube thermal interface materials and it was at the end of our DARPA program \u2014after being one of the few teams that made it to phase three of that program \u2014 that we decided it was time to start a company. So I stepped out and founded Carbice Nanotechnologies and I began the hard work of building a business around the technologies that we had developed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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The approximately 750,000-square-foot mixed-use project represents a $375 million investment into the budding innovation district.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin the development, 620,000 square feet will be office space designed to enable unparalleled collaboration between research and industry. Georgia Tech will occupy about half the office space. Nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space, including the adaptive reuse of the historic Crum \u0026amp; Forster building, will be accessed by a plaza, which will become a local gathering place and outdoor living room for Tech Square and Midtown Atlanta. The development also includes an approximately 80,000-square-foot data center, which Next Tier HD has been selected to operate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWith Georgia Tech as the anchor tenant, the high performance computing center\u2019s interdisciplinary, collaborative environment will enhance Tech Square\u2019s positive impact in Midtown Atlanta, bringing together people in a mixed-use community of innovation, education and intelligent exchange,\u201d said Georgia Tech President G.P. \u201cBud\u201d Peterson. \u201cIn 12 short years, Tech Square has become the Southeast\u2019s premier innovation neighborhood.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Portman team is honored to bring to life the vision for this mixed-use property at Tech Square, unlike anything else in the southeastern United States,\u201d said Ambrish Baisiwala, CEO of Portman Holdings. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to develop Coda \u2013 encompassing collaborative office space, co-working and research facilities, a high performance computing center and interactive community space, collectively enhancing the innovation ecosystem created by Georgia Tech and Midtown.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECoda represents the next phase of Georgia Tech\u2019s Technology Square \u2013 Atlanta\u0027s most sought after neighborhood for technology- and science-based companies. The new complex will be programmed around high performance computing modeling, simulation and a sustainable innovation ecosystem that integrates the existing assets of Tech Square with new opportunities in interdisciplinary research, commercialization and sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.portmanusa.com\/en\/\u0022\u003EJohn Portman \u0026amp; Associates\u003C\/a\u003E is designing the facility in order to achieve the primary goal of bringing research and commercialization together.\u0026nbsp; The design includes the creation of an outdoor urban plaza bordered by retail and a giant interactive media wall, a high performance data center, and two office towers connected by a central collaborative core. This collaborative core will be a gathering nexus uniquely connecting every floor from top to bottom. The design truly represents the next generation of office space and will be a unique landmark for the city of Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe believe innovation is generated by looking at things in a different way,\u201d explains Pierluca Maffey, vice president of design for John Portman \u0026amp; Associates. \u201cSo we are creating spaces that allow brilliant thinkers, creative minds and smart business people to come together, share their points of view and start a process that leads to the next big idea.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech Square connects the intellectual capital of Georgia Tech with the thriving business community in Midtown Atlanta. \u0026nbsp;It is a magnet for tech startups and university spinoffs. The area has attracted industry innovation centers that include AT\u0026amp;T Mobility, Panasonic Automotive, Southern Company, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Enterprises, NCR and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas. Along with the new NCR world headquarters under development and Tech Square Labs, the eight-block Tech Square campus will soon total 3 million square feet of commercial space and more than $1 billion invested. The mixed-use development will serve as an urban \u201cmain street\u201d for the campus and community.\u0026nbsp;Leasable office and retail space will be represented by Portman Holdings\u2019 Travis Garland, assisted by JLL.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInvest Atlanta has been very supportive of the project, which is anticipated to have an economic impact of $813.8 million as well as significant economic benefits \u2013 not only through the creation of 2,100 construction jobs and 2,400 jobs onsite after completion, but also through its impact on innovation in the region.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will occupy about half the office space in the new building. 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She approached her management team with her idea of filling up some open positions at the company with high school students who were in jeopardy of not graduating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis was not a hard sell to our team. I had people raising their hands asking how they could help,\u201d she said. For Beaulieu, the reward was twofold: The company could help students stay in school while giving them a job in the afternoon. In addition, Beaulieu could fill multiple job openings while building their team member pipeline for the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership is recognizing the Beaulieu team and its efforts as the April recipient of the Faces of Manufacturing Award. Beaulieu employees were presented with the award on April 19.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Faces of Manufacturing initiative highlights Georgia\u0027s manufacturing industry, which employs 365,000 and is an important sector of the state economy. The Faces of Manufacturing shows that companies have an economic impact not only on the communities they serve but also on the lives of the people they touch, from employees to customers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeaulieu reached out to the Great Promise Partnership (GPP), an initiative to help at-risk students complete their high school education while gaining real-world job skills, to work with students and high schools in Dalton and surrounding Whitfield County. The Beaulieu initiative, now in its third year and with 20 students participating, has been a success. It\u2019s also making a substantial difference in the lives of those students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLast year, we had a student miss 30 days of school in just one semester,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Sheila McKeehan, a school counselor at Morris Innovative High School in Dalton. \u201cSince getting involved in this program, this student has missed just three days.\u0026nbsp;We\u2019ve had such success with the program that we have kids lining up to be involved.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut beyond the job skills learned and commitment to graduating, the students say they have experienced profound personal growth and development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBefore working here, I thought manufacturing was people working by themselves,\u201d said Kyle, one of the students in the program. \u201cInstead, it\u2019s about people working together to create products. 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But upon graduating in 1983 from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a master\u2019s degree in electrical engineering, Scott Means accepted a position with Nordson Corp. in Johns Creek.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than three decades later, Means has found career advancement, fulfillment, and professional growth at Nordson, where he is currently a product manager.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was drawn to the size of the company,\u201d he said of his decision to join Nordson after graduate school. \u201cIt was exciting to me that I could get involved in separate areas of the company, wear many different hats, and have a lot of impact, immediately.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeans, who has been awarded five design patents at Nordson, is the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u2019s (GaMEP) March Face of Manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EManufacturing is second only to agriculture in terms of its impact on the Georgia economy. The sector, comprised of about 10,000 manufacturers, employs more than 365,000 and has a total economic manufacturing output of $53 billion per year. Means\u2019 story and that of others in GaMEP\u2019s \u201cFaces\u201d series, shows just how important the industry is \u2014 not only to the state as a whole, but also in the difference it makes in local communities and the lives of people who work in manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Nordson \u2014 a global manufacturer of dispensing equipment for consumer and industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings \u2014 Means has held a number of different positions within the company, created new teams, and led departments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI get bored easily, so I knew I wanted to work at a company where I could get my hands on many different projects,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of his first projects was to help develop an electrical engineering department. Though Nordson had a deep well of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers were a rarity. In fact, he was often referred to as \u201cEE No. 3\u201d because \u201cI was the third electrical engineer hired at the company and I was able to help develop the department from the ground up.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour years after working to build the department, which was the supporting group for Nordson\u2019s corporate offices and its other divisions, Means was tasked with leading the team. The team hit an important milestone when it fully developed its own control system \u2014 the Model 2300 \u2014 that Nordson was able to implement. \u201cThe Model 2300 allowed us to showcase our design capabilities, and we\u2019ve been developing complete control systems in the electrical engineering group ever since.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing that success, Means was tapped to build a new electrical team to serve an entirely new market the company began pursuing, non-woven applications. \u201cI learned a lot from starting a team, and it was energizing to be part of a new business venture that combined the disciplines of engineering, marketing, design, and research,\u201d Means said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter successfully building out the team, Means went back to the electrical engineering group. By then, his old group had grown to the point where there were as many electrical engineers as there were mechanical engineers in the company. Means also reached out to his alma mater and began to hire Georgia Tech students in Nordson\u2019s co-op program, creating a talent pipeline between the Institute and the company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, as product manager, he gets to mix his business skills and technical expertise, which serves him well when meeting the company\u2019s global clients. He also continues to work in design engineering in the development of new ideas and innovations for the company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs someone who thrives on new challenges, Means has bucked the prevailing trend of Americans in the workforce leaving one employer to obtain career advancement at another company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe notion of doing something new or different or having to learn is exciting to me,\u201d Means said. \u201cI just never imagined I could find all of that at one company.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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It is one of the longest-running and largest university-based startup incubators in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe had a lot of discussions at ATDC about how best to meet our startups\u2019 needs and make this floor more conducive to the innovation and collaboration atmosphere we have here in the Tech Square community,\u201d said Christopher Downing, interim vice president of Tech\u2019s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), the Georgia Tech\u2019s unit that includes its core economic development initiatives, including ATDC. \u201cThe changes you see around you are a result of those discussions and are designed not only to enhance what we do every day, but also to keep to our mission of working with entrepreneurs to help them build and launch successful technology companies right here in Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeveral members of the Georgia House of Representatives\u2019 Small Business Development Committee, including Reps. Dar\u2019shun Kendrick and Doreen Carter, attended the ceremony, as well as Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, who said ATDC is a key part of the city\u2019s efforts to let those in the technology space know that Atlanta is a city of innovation and the place to launch transformative companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m here to congratulate you and let you know that you have a partner in the city,\u201d Reed said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe renovations \u2014 which were done through a refinancing of bonds and at no cost to taxpayers \u2014 address growing demands for ATDC\u2019S services from its companies and the greater entrepreneurial community. Key highlights include a new lobby, additional seed space and meeting offices, and a new classroom for ATDC classes that also is open and available for free in the evenings to technology entrepreneurs and organizations related to tech startups. Additional changes include a reconfigured library for entrepreneurs\u2019 use as a communal space in which to collaborate and brainstorm.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSince its opening in 2003, Tech Square has become the hub of innovation and new ideas in metro Atlanta and in the greater Southeast. With that being the case, there is no more fitting home for ATDC\u2019s home base than right here in Tech Square,\u201d said Stephen E. Cross, executive vice president for research. \u201cATDC\u2019s presence here and its ongoing impact for entrepreneurs across the state are critical success factors for the innovation ecosystem as a whole and to Georgia Tech as an institution.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 Peralte C. 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How are they meeting the demands and partnering with other manufacturers and customers to incorporate innovation into their operations?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose factors and others comprise the central focus of the inaugural National MBE Manufacturers Summit 2016 scheduled for March 24 in Atlanta. The U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and its MBDA Business Center Network are hosting the Summit, which is sponsored in part by BMW, the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Grady Health System, Ingersoll Rand, and Novant Health. It will take place at the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s Global Learning Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are focused on ensuring that attendees maximize their day by meeting one-on-one with corporations and original equipment manufacturers seeking to do business with MBE manufacturers,\u201d said Donna Ennis, MBDA Business Center-Atlanta\u2019s director. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing all of these parties together in this first-of-its-kind national forum to get those conversations started in a real, substantive way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe MBE manufacturing community is often overlooked by the broader manufacturing community and, in general, does not access the myriad national and local resources and expertise available to them, Ennis said. 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This device gives soccer players the flexibility of practicing alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInventors (all mechanical engineering majors): Siu Lun Chan, Ming Him Ko, Zhifeng Su, and Timothy Woo.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETEQ\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ECharging\u003C\/strong\u003E: A power management system for electric vehicle chargers. The technology and design reduces cost, increases efficiency and provides greater accessibility for charging electric vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInventors: Dorrier Coleman, computer engineering; Mitchell Kelman, computer science; Joshua Lieberman, mechanical engineering; and Isaac Wittenstein, mechanical engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETruePani\u003C\/strong\u003E: A passive antimicrobial cup and storage water device that kills harmful microbes in drinking water. This invention was designed for rural India, but could be used worldwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInventors: Samantha Becker, civil engineering; Sarah Lynn Bowen, business administration; Naomi Ergun, business administration; and Shannon Evanchec, environmental engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWobble\u003C\/strong\u003E: This device tests a person\u2019s balance and will be used to improve concussion recovery assessments for athletes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInventors: Hailey Brown, mechanical engineering; Matthew Devlin, biomedical engineering; Ana Gomez del Campo, biomedical engineering; and Garrett Wallace, biomedical engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe winning team scores $20,000 and the second-place team receives $10,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth first- and second-place finishers will receive free U.S. patent filings by Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Technology Licensing and a spot in Georgia Tech\u2019s startup accelerator program, Flashpoint.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA $5,000 People\u2019s Choice Award will go to the fans\u2019 favorite invention. Voting will be by text messaging during the finale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe finale will take place in the Ferst Center for the Arts, and free tickets can be requested \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/inventure-prize-ticket-request-form\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. The competition will also air live on Georgia Public Broadcasting starting at 7:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe winner of the InVenture Prize will represent Georgia Tech at the inaugural ACC InVenture Prize competition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeams of students representing each of the ACC\u2019s 15 universities will pitch their inventions or startups before a live audience and a panel of judges. 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Holman Chair in Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis Phase IIB SBIR award is a significant milestone for us, as the rigorous NSF selection process for Phase II proposals results in only 15 percent of Phase I grants receiving Phase II awards, and even fewer receiving Phase IIB awards,\u201d said Sivakumar in a statement. \u201cThis award is an important validation that StarMobile has created a Rapid Mobile Application Development (RMAD) platform that transforms how enterprises mobilize their systems. This award provides support for further development of our core technology and will help us accelerate our go-to-market plans.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe award is based on progress in product, market, and business model validation under a $750,000 NSF SBIR Phase II grant awarded to StarMobile in 2013, and research conducted under a $150,000 NSF SBIR Phase I grant awarded to StarMobile in 2012. 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Smith Chair professor in the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the company is commercializing assistive technology that enables children with limited mobility to operate tablet computers, smartphones, toys, gaming apps, and interactive robots.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are extremely excited about the opportunities that this NSF SBIR grant provides,\u201d said Howard, who is the company\u2019s chief technology officer. \u201cIt helps Zyrobotics to continue to evolve as a leader in inclusive smart mobile technologies by enhancing our ability to develop accessible learning systems that\u0026nbsp;engage and empower children with special needs and enhance their quality of life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpecifically, the Phase II project aims to focus on the development of an accessible educational platform that combines mobile interfaces and adaptive educational tablet applications (apps) to support the requirements of children with special needs. While tablet devices have given those children an interactive experience that has revolutionized their learning, in its proposal, Zyrobotics notes that while\u0026nbsp;some\u0026nbsp;tablet devices are intuitive in use and easy for lots of kids, those with disabilities are largely overlooked due to difficulties in effecting pinch-and-swipe gestures.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis project thus addresses a direct need in our society by providing an integrated educational experience, focused on math education that addresses the diverse needs of children, while providing a solution for variations found in their disabilities,\u201d the company wrote in its grant proposal. \u201cThis SBIR Phase II project addresses an unmet need by developing an innovative solution to enable children with motor disabilities access to mobile devices and apps that could engage them fully into the educational system.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this next phase, Howard and her team plan to design accessible math apps geared to children with or without disabilities in kindergarten through 12th grade. The company also plans to\u0026nbsp;design another set of apps that adapt educational content and provide feedback to parents and teachers based on real-time analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company says it sees ample market opportunity for its products both domestically and abroad. Here in the United States, children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education, and Zyrobotics sees its products as addressing that need from both a commercial and societal standpoint. Worldwide, more than\u0026nbsp;93 million children live with a disability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen founded, the company went through Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;VentureLab\u0026nbsp;startup incubator, ranked No. 2 in North America. VentureLab, a unit of Tech\u2019s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\/sup\u003E), works with Georgia Tech faculty, students, and staff to help them validate and commercialize their research and ideas into viable companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZyrobotics is now part of Tech\u2019s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a sister startup incubator program that serves all of Georgia. Zyrobotics, with the help of ATDC\u2019s SBIR program, was able to receive its Phase I award in 2015, laying the groundwork for the Phase II grant.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cZyrobotics is a wonderful Georgia Tech startup, based on the fine research in Dr. Howard\u2019s lab, and enhanced by a very successful journey through the NSF I-Corps program,\u201d said Keith McGreggor, VentureLab\u2019s director. \u201cThis is a great example of how the research done in the classroom and lab, followed by idea validation, can lead to real breakthroughs that are designed to have a lasting impact on the lives touched by the technologies that Dr. Howard has created.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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Having a natural affinity for math and science, she has always loved being able to study things, take them apart and fix them. It\u2019s no surprise then, that she became an engineer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe spark came early. In a high school physics class, Daly, the youngest of three, so impressed her high school physics teacher on a project requiring that students build a catapult, that she encouraged her to pursue engineering. \u201cAfter class, my teacher stopped me and told me that I desperately needed to be an engineer,\u201d Daly said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaly listened to that advice and followed her father and sister-in-law\u2019s examples to pursue a degree in engineering. Today, Daly is plant manager of FiberVisions\u2019 plant in Covington, Georgia. The company is the world\u2019s largest producer of polypropylene staple fiber for nonwoven consumer and industrial products.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaly also is the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u2019s (GaMEP) February Face of Manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe and the other 365,000 Georgians who work in the manufacturing industry are critical to the success of the Georgia economy. Her story is one example of how those who have made a career in manufacturing help their communities remain economically competitive.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Daly, her first few years in manufacturing centered around process engineering and managing capital projects \u2014 large-scale endeavors for process and product improvement. She partnered with many different groups across the company, including operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI had great mentors and they wanted me to get project management experience,\u201d Daly said. \u201cOn the first project I led, my team came in so far ahead of schedule and under budget, the company started giving me larger projects to manage.\u201d That project management experience would serve her later in her career, when she moved to Atlanta and joined FiberVisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs FiberVisions\u2019 plant manager, a role to which she was promoted 1\u00bd years after joining the company, Daly leads a team of 70 people, including 12 direct reports and four operating crews. \u201cI went from never managing anyone before to managing more than 70 people and many of them had been working at the plant longer than I\u2019d been alive,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe promotion made her a little nervous; it would be a role unlike any other she held. And even though her bosses felt she was ready to lead the plant, it would be the first time she would have to manage people.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaly reached out to one of her mentors for advice. \u201c\u2018This position is out of your comfort zone, but don\u2019t stick with something just because you are comfortable with it,\u2019\u201d Daly recounted her mentor saying. \u201c\u2018By staying on the same path, you may never learn where you can make the most difference.\u2019\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaly continues to build a cohesive group across the FiberVisions plant and grow her team. \u201cI have extremely talented and capable people working at our plant and it\u2019s important for me to get them the resources they need, be an advocate for them to advance their careers, and just be their biggest supporter.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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The event, which features technology startups from across Georgia, celebrates ATDC\u2019s 36-year legacy of helping entrepreneurs launch successful startups in the state. It will be held Thursday, May 12, from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud of the companies we will be presenting this year at Showcase; they represent a diverse array of technologies that are providing real solutions in different markets ranging from financial technology and advanced manufacturing, to agriculture and information security, among others,\u201d said Jennifer Bonnett, ATDC\u2019s acting general manager. \u201cThe Showcase is a fun and engaging way to show investors, entrepreneurs, and others these successful companies are innovative leaders in their fields and creating jobs right here in Georgia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach year, ATDC member companies that have met rigorous growth milestones are selected to graduate from the startup incubator\u2019s ATDC Signature program. The 2016 graduating companies are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESynapp.io: \u003C\/strong\u003EThe company\u2019s data validation technology in the email compliance and deliverability space monitors the health of email contact lists and automates data maintenance\u0026nbsp;to prevent email deliverability challenges.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZoompf:\u003C\/strong\u003E This startup\u2019s technology continuously audits its clients\u2019 entire websites for the common causes of slow performance to provide prioritized, easy-to-fix steps to solve those issues as they occur.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENextInput:\u003C\/strong\u003E The company is a producer and marketer of next-generation, pressure-sensitive touch technology for smartphones, tablets, laptops, automotive touch zones, and many other touch-related applications.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Showcase or to RSVP, please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atdcstartupshowcase.com\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/atdcstartupshowcase.com\u003C\/a\u003E. The cost to attend the event is $25 per person (early bird until April 12); $50 between April 13 and May 11, and $75 at the door. Students and faculty of any Georgia university enter free with valid ID.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout ATDC:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) is one of the longest-running and largest university-based startup incubators in the country. Founded in 1980, ATDC has graduated more than 160 companies from its ATDC Signature program. To date, those companies have attracted roughly $2 billion in investments. ATDC, which also has programs in Savannah, Athens, and Augusta, is a unit of the Enterprise Innovation Institute, the chief economic development arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology. 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The 25 total awardees in both competitions, announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Feb. 8, will receive $10 million in grants.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis 2015 Regional Innovation Strategy cohort of grantees is truly an exciting group \u2014 the diversity in programs and regional representation proves that innovation and entrepreneurship are igniting all corners of the country,\u201d said U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams. \u201cFrom Puerto Rico to Pittsburgh, and Seattle to Blacksburg, these programs will reach all kinds of communities and help entrepreneurs gain the edge they need to succeed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStartup Ecosystems, which is part of Tech\u2019s Enterprise Innovation Institute, is working with EnterPRize Events and Grupo Guayacan in Puerto Rico to help foster the Caribbean island\u2019s startup ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese types of investments are critical to address the economic barriers that exist for many bright and budding entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico,\u201d said Rafael L. Bras, Georgia Tech\u2019s provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u201cFrom proof to seed and startup, the life cycle of such ventures can experience a multitude of vulnerabilities if funding isn\u2019t available early on in the venture. 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Get them trained and continue to train them on new technologies, new processes, and new ways of thinking,\u201d said Casteal, who also is a minister. \u201cIt will advance them and the manufacturing industry as a whole.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the 2014 Georgia Manufacturing Survey biennial study conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, and Habif, Arogeti \u0026amp; Wynne, 29 percent of manufacturers in the state spend no money at all on training. 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The initiative is a fee-free Roth Individual Retirement Account that invests in a new U.S. Treasury retirement savings bond.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELew and Reed toured ATDC, Georgia\u2019s technology startup incubator that works with entrepreneurs who want to launch successful companies in the state. Headquartered in Technology Square, ATDC has operations across the state, including in Savannah, Athens and Augusta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELew and the mayor toured ATDC\u2019s Tech Square operations and learned about how the incubator helps entrepreneurs through its education and coaching curriculum. They also met with some of the startup entrepreneurs in ATDC\u2019s highly competitive Signature program, comprised of those companies that receive intensive one-on-one coaching and guidance and are deemed most likely to succeed as stand-alone enterprises.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s no shortage of ideas here,\u201d Lew said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about ideas, it\u2019s about getting funding and being able to have a business come out of the idea.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELew and Reed hosted a roundtable with several CEOs and startup founders in ATDC Signature to talk to them about access to the financial system and hear challenges entrepreneurs face, and listen to their ideas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat we see going on here is what we\u2019re talking about when we describe the U.S. economy as being a place where innovation will come in the future because it involves your dreams,\u201d Lew said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntrepreneurs\u2019 ideas can only become actual businesses if startups have sufficient access to the nation\u2019s financial system. \u201cFinancial inclusion is a big part of that,\u201d Lew added, \u201cbecause if you don\u2019t have a history or a relationship with the financial system, it\u2019s going to be really hard to get the loan or the financing necessary to take an idea and make it a reality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u2014 P\u00e9ralte C. 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And for three friends who went into business together to create Honeysuckle Gelato, a craft gelato business based in Atlanta, 2015 has turned out to be the sweetest year yet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe trio, Khatera Ballard, Wes Jones, and Jackson Smith, founded the company in 2011 and sold the gelato \u2014 an Italian-style ice cream \u2014 via a food truck and through direct small-batch manufacturing sales to local Atlanta chefs and restaurateurs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom the beginning, we have had a very specific goal of being the Southeast\u2019s major regional gelato brand,\u201d said Ballard, who met Jones and Smith when she married one of their friends. That goal includes creating more than 250 flavor combinations and sourcing most of its ingredients, including all of its dairy, from Georgia farmers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoneysuckle Gelato\u2019s focused strategy appears to have paid off for the three business partners, who are the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u2019s (GaMEP) December Faces of Manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia\u2019s manufacturing industry is a critical component of the state\u2019s economy. The Faces of Manufacturing series shows how the 365,000 Georgians who work in the industry \u2014 including more than 53,000 in food manufacturing \u2014 help their communities stay economically strong and viable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoneysuckle Gelato\u2019s products are now found in more than 100 restaurants and 85 retail outlets across the Southeast, including a regional deal with Whole Foods. Just this year, the company inked a deal with Delta Air Lines, which now offers Honeysuckle Gelato to first class passengers on some cross-country flights.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOn July 7, on an Atlanta to Los Angeles flight, Honeysuckle Gelato made its debut,\u201d Smith explained.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting a business was a longtime dream for Smith and Jones, who have been friends since the second grade. After college, Smith spent two years teaching in China but then moved to New York City in 2010 and began working as a tutor under the No Child Left Behind program. He searched for a permanent job, eventually landing an ice cream production manager position under Jon Snyder, a local gelato legend in New York.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEventually, he moved back to Atlanta and began experimenting with making gelato in his parents\u2019 kitchen. That led to discussions with Jones, and eventually Ballard, who relocated to Atlanta from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to found the company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn coming up with the company\u2019s name, Smith, the creator behind the flavors, said the idea was to highlight a sweet and fresh sense of nostalgia and give a nod to its roots as a business based in the South.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Delta agreement, plus the company\u2019s opening of a retail shop in Atlanta\u2019s Ponce City Market, doubled their manufacturing output this year. Additionally, Jones said, \u201cThese two opportunities allowed us to add two new full-time jobs to our team and several new hourly-based employees.\u201d The company has a total staff of 18.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Honeysuckle Gelato\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 2011, Honeysuckle Gelato is a craft dessert manufacturer headquartered in Atlanta. Today, the company has 18 employees and its products can be found in retail locations across the Southeast. Additionally, Honeysuckle Gelato is served in restaurants across Atlanta and the company recently opened its first retail location in Ponce City Market. Since its launch, the company has created more than 250 flavor combinations, its top seller being Sea-Salted Caramel. Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/honeysucklegelato.com\u0022\u003Ewww.honeysucklegelato.com\u003C\/a\u003E?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Faces of Manufacturing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach month, GaMEP will highlight a different person as the Face of Manufacturing. 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