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The company chose to work directly with Georgia Tech on the planned transaction, reflecting the long-standing relationship between the two organizations and a shared commitment to Atlanta\u2019s continued growth and innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe expected sale includes a two-story brick building, part of Coca-Cola\u2019s holdings since 1988, and an adjoining two-acre park along North Avenue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis strategic addition to our core campus will support our growth in enrollment and research activity for years to come,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cI appreciate our long relationship with The Coca-Cola Company that allowed us to pursue this opportunity as we continue to invest in our campus, our neighborhood, and Atlanta\u2019s innovation ecosystem.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJames Quincey, Coca-Cola\u2019s executive chair and Georgia Tech\u2019s 2020 Commencement speaker, said the company wanted the property to continue contributing to Atlanta\u2019s innovation ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen we decided this space was no longer needed for our corporate campus, our goal was to work with Georgia Tech, as this site offers a great opportunity for them to expand,\u201d Quincey said. \u201cCoca-Cola has a long legacy of involvement and partnership with Georgia Tech, and we are excited to see them redevelop this important area in Atlanta.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will evaluate how the property can best support academic, research, and student needs as part of its long-term campus planning efforts. The acquisition represents a strategic step in ensuring Georgia Tech has the space needed to educate future leaders and advance research that strengthens Georgia\u2019s economy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute offers\u202fbusiness, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts,\u202fand sciences degrees, as well as professional development and K-12 programs for fostering success at every stage of life. Its more than 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students represent 54 U.S. states and territories and more than 146 countries. They study at the main campus in Atlanta, at instructional sites around the world, and through distance and online learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs 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\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout The Coca-Cola Company\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company\u2019s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference.\u0026nbsp;We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide.\u0026nbsp;Our portfolio\u0026nbsp;of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta.\u0026nbsp;Our water, sports, coffee, and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak, and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife, and Santa Clara. We\u2019re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people\u2019s lives, communities, and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices, and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.coca-colacompany.com\/\u0022\u003Ewww.coca-colacompany.com\u003C\/a\u003E and follow us on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecocacolaco\/?hl=en\u0022\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheCocaColaCo\/\u0022\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-coca-cola-company\u0022\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology and The Coca\u2011Cola Company are finalizing an agreement for the Institute to purchase property along North Avenue, pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The $31.3 million acquisition of the vacant Two Coca\u2011Cola Plaza building and adjacent park would expand Georgia Tech\u2019s campus footprint, strengthen connections to nearby Institute\u2011owned property, and support the Institute\u2019s long\u2011term capacity to educate students, advance research, and serve communities across Georgia.\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The agreement expands capacity for education and research, building on a century-long relationship between two Atlanta mainstays."}],"uid":"35797","created_gmt":"2026-04-14 14:39:41","changed_gmt":"2026-04-14 19:37:00","author":"Siobhan Rodriguez","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, 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real disaster sites in India and Nepal into living digital classrooms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOffered by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and taught by IDR director and Regents\u2019 Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EDavid Frost\u003C\/strong\u003E, the course pairs traditional fieldwork with Roozbahani\u2019s expertise in immersive technology and data-driven learning, transforming on-the-ground observations into reusable, interactive educational resources.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Computing Can Capture Data\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisasters are not only physical events; they are also information events, Roozbahani says. Effective response and long-term resilience depend on the ability to observe, record, and communicate critical data under pressure. Georgia Tech\u2019s IDR course pairs structured on-campus preparation with international field experiences, enabling students to study the cascading effects of major disasters, including how local building practices, governance, and culture shape damage and recovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen students step into a disaster zone, they learn quickly that resilience is a systems problem: physical, social, and informational. Our job in computing is to help them capture and reason about that system responsibly,\u201d Roozbahani said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearning from the 2025 Himalayas Expedition\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring spring break last year, the cohort traveled along the Teesta River corridor in Sikkim, India. The region is shaped by steep terrain, fast-moving water, and critical infrastructure in narrow valleys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe visit followed the October 2023 glacial lake outburst flood from South Lhonak Lake, which destroyed the Teesta III hydropower dam and impacted downstream towns, including Dikchu and Rangpo. Field stops across India included Lachung, Chungthang, Dikchu, Rangpo, Gangtok, and New Delhi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents explored both upstream and downstream consequences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpstream, the team examined how steep terrain and river confinement amplify flood forces, creating cascading risks for infrastructure. Using Filio\u2019s interactive 360\u00b0 media, students captured conditions in Lachung and Chungthang, allowing viewers to explore the landscape through a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.filio.io\/photo-viewer?src=https:\/\/visual.filio.io\/f-67d1cabeb82b05102bf91a4c\/_d6LpRAkr0ymi1OqCtGeAYrXo8xBGTJmACPN0SGXP50QlCE8FLR-f-67da18bc11c485642674bf73_=s0-photo-r0\u0026amp;rotation=0\u0026amp;type=360\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E360\u00b0 photo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.filio.io\/video-viewer?src=https:\/\/visual.filio.io\/f-67d1cabeb82b05102bf91a4c\/_IX5yWxXjRjtueg1qeGFhV62K8GDhLlarQ6uFC9g4zkjIl7rCM3-f-67dcd50f11c485642674d269_=s0-video\u0026amp;rotation=0\u0026amp;type=360\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E360\u00b0 video\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that reveal how topography and river dynamics intensify disaster impacts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey studied community-scale effects downstream, including damaged buildings, disrupted access, and prolonged recovery timelines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERangpo offered a glimpse of recovery in motion, with materials staged for rebuilding bridges and roads essential to commerce and emergency response.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUsing Immersive Media as a Learning Tool\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents documented their field experience using \u003Cem\u003EFilio\u003C\/em\u003E, an AI-powered visual reporting platform developed by Roozbahani through Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E ecosystem. Filio captures high-resolution photos, video, and 360\u00b0 immersive media, preserving both the facts and the context of disaster sites; what the site felt like, what was lost, and what communities prioritized in recovery.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA 360\u00b0 capture lets students return months later and ask better questions. That second look is where learning accelerates,\u201d Roozbahani said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupported by alumni and faculty mentors, including Tech alumnus \u003Cstrong\u003EChris Klaus\u003C\/strong\u003E and Georgia Tech mentor \u003Cstrong\u003EBill Higginbotham\u003C\/strong\u003E, the platform is evolving into a reusable educational library for future courses on immersive technology, responsible AI, and global resilience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKathmandu: The Context of Culture\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe course concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal, where students examined how heritage, governance, and the everyday use of public space shape resilience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough Filio\u2019s immersive documentation \u2014 including a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.filio.io\/photo-viewer?src=https:\/\/visual.filio.io\/f-67d1cafeb82b05102bf91a4d\/_n2OFrWLzHNcdTkMl6uD9j0tSrOPybGLZccsNcarj8vwZaZIbuu-f-67dedf3f11c485642674d820_=s0-photo-r0\u0026amp;rotation=0\u0026amp;type=360\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E360\u00b0 photo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/app.filio.io\/video-viewer?src=https:\/\/visual.filio.io\/f-67d1cafeb82b05102bf91a4d\/_CD25dUToZ6BgfmfrayfHHtsThQGJIQWu82xqmzSy884UXHnbEB-f-67dd5a9b11c485642674d302_=s0-video\u0026amp;rotation=0\u0026amp;type=360\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E360\u00b0 video\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from Kathmandu \u2014 the focus broadened from hazard impacts to cultural context, highlighting how recovery is not only about rebuilding structures, but also about preserving identity, memory, and community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead: A Growing Resource for All Students\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrost and Roozbahani envision the IDR immersive media library as a reusable resource for students even when they cannot travel, supporting future courses on immersive technology, responsible AI, and global resilience. 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Linking the Campus Recreation Center and Tech Parkway along Ferst Drive to Tech Square, the track was named among the Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2025 by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/news\/best-new-bike-lanes-2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPeopleForBikes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concept for the track, which promotes eco-friendly commuting options such as bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards, and offers a dedicated, bidirectional path separated from vehicular traffic, was developed in a 2019 award-winning senior capstone project by a group of civil engineering students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Institutional Leadership in Mobility Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing the Institute\u0027s\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Eleadership in creating infrastructure and public spaces that support safe, sustainable, and accessible transportation options, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/2025_blinkie_awards_meet_the_winners\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPropel ATL\u003C\/a\u003E awarded Tech a 2025 Institutional Leadership in Mobility Award.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking and Transportation Services (PTS), together with\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EPlanning, Design, and Construction, partners with Propel ATL to conduct \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/city_cycling\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emonthly group rides and bike safety classes\u003C\/a\u003E, and offers an online bike and scooter \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/commute\/commute-options\/bicycling-pmds\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esafety course\u003C\/a\u003E, in which students receive a free helmet upon completion. To date, PTS has given hundreds of free helmets to students, and the next class will take place on Wednesday, March 18. These courses, along with the Georgia Tech Police Department\u2019s efforts to educate the campus community on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/05\/how-safely-use-micromobility-campus\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esafe use of micromobility\u003C\/a\u003E, have helped Tech create a model for the city in micromobility safety and access.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Workplace for Commuters\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute has also been recognized by Georgia Commute Options as one of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gacommuteoptions.com\/flexwork\/redefining-the-commute-5-metro-atlanta-organizations-win-2026-best-workplaces-for-commuters\/?utm_source=Businesses\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ffc386b1b3-B2B+Newsletter%2C+June+2022_COPY_01\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_term=0_78c87c69f5-ffc386b1b3-434952870\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMetro Atlanta\u2019s top 5 best workplaces for commuters\u003C\/a\u003E. The group highlights Tech\u2019s partnership with the Midtown Alliance as an example of how the Institute \u201cplays a critical role in advancing sustainable commuting both on campus and across Midtown Atlanta\u201d through subsidized transit passes, extensive bike infrastructure, on-site showers and changing areas for cyclists, a robust campus shuttle network, carpool and electric vehicle parking, and dedicated transportation staff who provide personalized commute support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPTS is continually working to promote sustainable travel to and from campus, seeking input from the community through its annual Campus Commute Survey. The survey has become increasingly revealing as campus infrastructure changes, leading to the creation of new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/2025\/10\/30\/new-bike-room-in-w02-student-center-parking-deck\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebike storage facilities\u003C\/a\u003E, and the results will be used in the planning phase of future projects.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOngoing Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, Tech retained its status as a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/2024-10\/georgia-tech-named-gold-bicycle-friendly-university-league-american-bicyclists\u0022\u003EGold-level Bicycle Friendly University\u003C\/a\u003E, as issued by the League of American Bicyclists. The prestigious distinction, which Tech has held since 2016, is awarded to institutions that successfully promote and establish safe and accessible campus bicycling programs and amenities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor five consecutive years, Georgia Tech has won Love to Ride\u2019s Atlanta Bicycle \u201cBiketober\u201d Challenge, with employees cycling 22,132 miles in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/2025\/12\/04\/georgia-tech-places-first-in-atlanta-bicycle-challenge\/\u0022\u003EOctober 2025\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEach of these honors and awards tells us that we are moving in the right direction and are doing our part to make it easier and safer to get to our campus and move throughout it,\u201d said Lisa Safstrom, PTS transportation program specialist. \u201cWe know we are able to take on these projects and continue to step up our efforts, and that\u2019s because of the expertise that exists on our campus and the input we receive from the community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The campus cycle track and other projects have earned Georgia Tech several honors and a reputation as a transportation infrastructure leader. 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This releases energy that can power cities and homes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputers interpret extreme temperatures, densities, pressures, and plasma particle motion as massive datasets. Tang works to assimilate these data types from computer models and real-world experiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo do this, he and other researchers rely on machine learning approaches to analyze data across models and experiments more quickly and to produce more accurate predictions. Over time, this will allow scientists to test and improve fusion reactor designs toward commercial use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond energy and nuclear engineering,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pk.linkedin.com\/in\/umarkhayaz\u0022\u003EUmar Khayaz\u003C\/a\u003E sees broader impacts for HPC in 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHPC is the need of the day in every field of engineering sciences, physics, biology, and economics,\u201d said Khayaz, a CSE Ph.D. student in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHPC is important enough to say that we need to employ resources to also solve social problems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKhayaz studies dynamic fracture and phase-field modeling. These areas explore how materials break under sudden, rapid loads.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike nuclear fusion, Khayaz says dynamic fracture problems are complex and data-intensive. In 2026, he expects to see more computing resources and computational capabilities devoted to understanding these problems and other emerging civil engineering challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECSE Ph.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ahren09.github.io\/\u0022\u003EYiqiao (Ahren) Jin\u003C\/a\u003E sees a similar relationship between infrastructure and self-driving vehicles. He believes AI will innovate this area in 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, Jin develops efficient multimodal AI systems. An autonomous vehicle is a multimodal system that uses camera video, laser sensors, language instructions, and other inputs to navigate city streets under changing scenarios like traffic and weather patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJin says multimodal research will move beyond performance benchmarks this year. This shift will lead to computer systems that can reason despite uncertainty and explain their decisions. In result, engineers will redefine how they evaluate and deploy autonomous systems in safety-critical settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany foundational problems in perception, multimodal reasoning, and agent coordination are being actively addressed in 2026. These advances enable a transition from isolated autonomous systems to safer, coordinated autonomous vehicle fleets,\u201d Jin said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs these systems scale, they have the potential to fundamentally improve transportation safety and efficiency.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile not as highlight-reel worthy as the Winter Olympics and the World Cup, experts expect high-performance computing (HPC) to have an even bigger impact on daily life in 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers say HPC and artificial intelligence (AI) advances this year are poised to improve how people power their homes, design safer buildings, and travel through cities.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers say HPC and artificial intelligence (AI) advances this year are poised to improve how people power their homes, design safer buildings, and travel through cities."}],"uid":"36319","created_gmt":"2026-01-29 14:30:57","changed_gmt":"2026-02-19 15:53:29","author":"Bryant Wine","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-29T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-29T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679125":{"id":"679125","type":"image","title":"CSE-in-2026_2.jpg","body":null,"created":"1769704332","gmt_created":"2026-01-29 16:32:12","changed":"1769704332","gmt_changed":"2026-01-29 16:32:12","alt":"CSE in 2026","file":{"fid":"263246","name":"CSE-in-2026_2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/29\/CSE-in-2026_2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/29\/CSE-in-2026_2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":348721,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/29\/CSE-in-2026_2.jpg?itok=JDq9Sr_p"}}},"media_ids":["679125"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/fusion-self-driving-cars-high-performance-computing-and-ai-are-everywhere-2026","title":"From Fusion to Self-Driving Cars, High Performance Computing and AI are Everywhere in 2026"}],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"50877","name":"School of Computational Science and Engineering"}],"categories":[{"id":"194606","name":"Artificial Intelligence"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"654","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"172288","name":"School of Computational Science Engineering"},{"id":"167864","name":"School of Civil and Environmental Engineering"},{"id":"594","name":"college of engineering"},{"id":"9153","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"10199","name":"Daily Digest"},{"id":"181991","name":"Georgia Tech News Center"},{"id":"15030","name":"high-performance computing"},{"id":"187812","name":"artificial intelligence (AI)"},{"id":"9167","name":"machine learning"},{"id":"192863","name":"go-ai"},{"id":"194384","name":"Tech AI"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBryant Wine, Communications Officer\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:bryant.wine@cc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebryant.wine@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686884":{"#nid":"686884","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Students Collaborating with Nonprofit to Reduce Bird Collisions with Buildings","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn 2015, before the cleaning crews hit the sidewalks of downtown Atlanta and before scavenger animals arose to snag an easy meal, Adam Betuel would venture into the darkness of the early mornings to look for birds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome were still alive, but most of the birds were dead. They were all too easy to find.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI knew birds hit buildings, but I didn\u2019t know much more about the issue at that time, and I was surprised how easily I just found birds,\u201d Betuel said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBirds flying into windows aren\u2019t isolated events. Environmentalists estimate between 365 million and one billion birds die each year from colliding with structures in the U.S. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat statistic is hard for most people to comprehend,\u201d Betuel said. \u201cWhen you think about the millions of homes we have and these high-rise buildings, and if each one is killing a few a year, that number can get big pretty quick.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetuel is the executive director of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.birdsgeorgia.org\/mission-and-programs.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBirds Georgia\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a nonprofit affiliate of the Audubon network that leads bird conservation efforts in Georgia. For 10 years, volunteers from the organization have combed Atlanta\u2019s streets, collecting bird specimens.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBirds Georgia launched Project Safe Flight in 2015 to reduce bird building-collision mortality through data collection. Through legislation, the group aims to make building construction bird-friendly and reduce light pollution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnvironmentalists who study the issue have ranked Atlanta, which sits squarely on a migration route, as the fourth-most dangerous city for birds during fall migration. It is the ninth-most dangerous city during spring migration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe number of bird deaths from collisions in Atlanta and across the state remains unknown. However, new data tools developed by student researchers in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech are helping Birds Georgia get a clearer picture of the issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019ve been working with different folks at Georgia Tech for years now, but it\u2019s really picked up lately,\u201d Betuel said. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of momentum and interest on campus to try to make the city safer for birds.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPushing for Policy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/abooneportfolio.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAshley Boone\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a Ph.D. student in human-centered computing in Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing, has led the student effort to help Birds Georgia organize its data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoone said organizing data and knowing how to use it is critical to spark conversations about adopting legislation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe often see a gap between data collection and data advocacy,\u201d she said. \u201cBirds Georgia has done an amazing job of tracking collisions in Atlanta over the last 10 years. My goal is to understand the role technology can play in making data useful for policy change.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUser-interface tools designed by computer science undergraduate students James Kemerait and Ian Wood have\u0026nbsp;ramped\u0026nbsp;up that process. One tool converts data input into visualizations optimized for social media, while another consolidates the data collected by volunteers and external sources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoone said the desired legislation would mirror policies implemented by New York City. Those policies require the use of bird-safe materials \u2014 like window film with patterned designs that break up reflections \u2014 in new buildings and buildings undergoing significant renovations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Can Residents Do?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResidents, whose homes account for about 40% of bird collision deaths in the U.S., can also make an impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHouseholds are an underexamined cause of bird collisions,\u201d Boone said. \u201cWe focus on the big buildings because it\u2019s easier to convince one manager of a large building to use bird-safe materials, and it\u2019s easier for a policy to address a commercial building. But the sheer volume of residential buildings in the U.S. has a tremendous impact on the number of collisions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteps that homeowners can take include:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuying bird-safe film or making do-it-yourself versions of it to put on windows.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlacing attractive objects like birdhouses and birdfeeders very close or very far away from windows.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETurning off lights after 9 p.m. on the busiest migration nights of the year.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetuel said millions of birds can fly over Atlanta on a single night during migration, and they are attracted to the city lights.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey\u2019ll come into urban centers and collide with an illuminated building, or maybe they overnight somewhere that isn\u2019t safe,\u201d he said. \u201cThe next day, they\u2019re surrounded by glass, and birds don\u2019t understand reflection.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResidents can visit the Birds Georgia website to sign up for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.birdsgeorgia.org\/lights-out-georgia.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELights Out Pledge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Those who sign up will receive a text on the 10 busiest migratory nights of the year, and they will be asked to turn their lights off early.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tools provided by Georgia Tech gave Birds Georgia insight into the number of bird species affected by collisions \u2014 more than 140, according to Betuel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBetuel said that when the organization reaches an estimate of bird collisions, he hopes the number will raise alarms and turn people\u2019s attention to the ecological impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAll these birds being lost results in fewer birds to eat pest insects, fewer birds to pollinate flowers, fewer birds to disperse seeds \u2014 all the ecological functions that we need, that they\u2019re doing in the background that most people aren\u2019t keen to,\u201d he said. \u201cIf this decline in bird life continues to happen, at some point, there will be issues with our ecosystems functioning as they always have.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta is one of the country\u0027s deadliest cities for migratory birds. Human-centered computing students in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing are helping Birds Georgia organize its data to better understand how to reduce the likelihood of birds flying into tall buildings..\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Interactive computing students are developing new data tools to reduce bird\/building strikes in Atlanta, which is among the country\u0027s deadliest cities for migratory birds."}],"uid":"32045","created_gmt":"2025-12-12 22:04:38","changed_gmt":"2026-01-09 13:35:54","author":"Ben Snedeker","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678838":{"id":"678838","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech human-centered computing Ph.D. student Ashley Boone is building data tools to reduce the likelihood of birds flying into buildings.","body":null,"created":"1765577088","gmt_created":"2025-12-12 22:04:48","changed":"1765577088","gmt_changed":"2025-12-12 22:04:48","alt":"Georgia Tech human-centered computing Ph.D. student Ashley Boone is building data tools to reduce the likelihood of birds flying into buildings.","file":{"fid":"262927","name":"Ashley-Boone_86A1373-copy.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/12\/Ashley-Boone_86A1373-copy.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/12\/Ashley-Boone_86A1373-copy.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":66310,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/12\/12\/Ashley-Boone_86A1373-copy.jpg?itok=iPD3xf3i"}}},"media_ids":["678838"],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"50876","name":"School of Interactive Computing"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"10199","name":"Daily Digest"},{"id":"181991","name":"Georgia Tech News Center"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71911","name":"Earth and Environment"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENathan Deen, Communications Officer I\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech School of Interactive Computing\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Endeen6@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683422":{"#nid":"683422","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mapping Georgia\u2019s Urban Forest: Georgia Tech Tools Help Planners Prioritize Tree Canopy","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor more than 15 years, Georgia Tech has provided the City of Atlanta with the foundational data and insight that shape how the city tracks, understands, and plans for changes in its tree canopy. The latest cycle of this research \u2014 delivered through the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/resilience.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Urban Resilience and Analytics (CURA)\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 continues that legacy by offering a high-resolution, citywide canopy assessment using satellite imagery and field validation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe assessment, funded by the city\u2019s Tree Recompense Fund, uses advanced remote sensing tools such as WorldView-2 satellite data and a random forest classification model to categorize land into three land cover types. These include tree canopy, non-tree vegetation (grass, shrubs, and low lying vegetation) and non-vegetation (water, pervious surface). The methodology delivers a detailed spatial picture of land cover across the city.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is simply a tool in their planning arsenal,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/tony-giarrusso\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnthony Giarrusso\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who has led every canopy study since 2008. \u201cBefore they did any of this work in 2008, everything was anecdotal. It was reactionary.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new study is not advocacy \u2014 it\u2019s information. Giarrusso emphasized that while researchers stay neutral in the politics of urban growth and conservation, their work equips city leaders with science-based knowledge to make more effective zoning and planning decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to mapping existing conditions, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/b53452fbad5c4cc6a237940bcd08bd7d\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech team developed the Potential Planting Index (PPI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a scalable tool that identifies where tree planting is physically possible based on current land cover. The tool quantifies the difference between tree canopy and non-tree vegetation, indicating zones with restoration potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother key insight is the challenge of interpreting canopy change without understanding land use patterns. \u201cIt gives you a false sense of stability if you don\u2019t understand the underlying land use,\u201d said Giarrusso. \u201cYou might see canopy regrowth on paper, but that land could be cleared again tomorrow.\u201d He explained that this false signal is particularly common in stalled development sites: \u201cWe saw a lot of properties where trees had regrown after initial clearing, but it was temporary and monoculture, low quality canopy. Several of those areas were cleared again for construction later.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiarrusso pointed to these \u201closs-gain-loss\u201d cycles as one of the more misleading aspects of tree canopy analysis without strong land use context. \u201cSome of them were pipe farms \u2014 land cleared for development with infrastructure like water and sewer lines installed, but then construction never happened. So trees grow back, and you get a canopy gain that doesn\u2019t last and is nowhere near the quality of the trees originally cleared.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe stressed that policymakers need to consider the permanence of canopy when using the data. \u201cIf it\u2019s just going to be cleared again in two years, it\u2019s not really a gain. That\u2019s why long-term tracking and land use analysis together are so important.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe city has incorporated these tools into broader planning efforts, including zoning reform and tree ordinance revisions. The research supports recommendations such as restricting full lot clearing in certain zoning categories and adjusting setback or lot coverage limits to better preserve existing canopy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiarrusso underscored the urgency of protecting larger, intact forested tracts. \u201cIf you can see it from space and it\u2019s still forest \u2014 save it,\u201d he said. \u201cOnce it\u2019s cleared, you don\u2019t get it back.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers developed new statewide canopy assessment tools to help urban planners, policymakers, and communities make data-informed decisions for climate resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers developed new statewide canopy assessment tools to help urban planners, policymakers, and communities make data-informed decisions for climate resilience."}],"uid":"36761","created_gmt":"2025-07-31 19:26:56","changed_gmt":"2025-12-31 16:38:16","author":"malonso35","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"587356":{"id":"587356","type":"image","title":"Trees around Einstein Statue","body":null,"created":"1487015393","gmt_created":"2017-02-13 19:49:53","changed":"1487015393","gmt_changed":"2017-02-13 19:49:53","alt":"Trees around Einstein","file":{"fid":"223847","name":"16C10400-P15-015.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2802823,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/16C10400-P15-015.jpg?itok=uBcC4GSz"}}},"media_ids":["587356"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"179325","name":"urban canopy"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"},{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["Melissa.Alonso@design.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"686467":{"#nid":"686467","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Researchers Find Opportunities for 311 Chatbots to Foster Community Engagement","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E311 chatbots make it easier for people to report issues to their local government without long wait times on the phone. However, a new study finds that the technology might inhibit civic engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E311 systems allow residents to report potholes, broken fire hydrants, and other municipal issues. In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide 311 services to community residents has boomed across city and state governments. This includes an artificial virtual assistant (AVA) developed by third-party vendors for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/government\/departments\/customer-service-atl311\/atl311-chatbot\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethe City of Atlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in 2023.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough survey data, researchers from Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing found that many residents are generally positive about 311 chatbots. In addition to eliminating long wait times over the phone, they also offer residents quick answers to permit applications, waste collection, and other frequently asked questions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the study, which was conducted in Atlanta, indicates that 311 chatbots could be causing residents to feel isolated from public officials and less aware of what\u2019s happening in their community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJieyu Zhou\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Ph.D. student in the School of IC, said it doesn\u2019t have to be that way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUniting Communities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou and her advisor, Assistant Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chrismaclellan.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher MacLellan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, published a paper at the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) Conference that focuses on improving public service chatbot design and amplifying their civic impact. They collaborated with Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.carldisalvo.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarl DiSalvo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Associate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/lynndombrowski.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELynn Dombrowsk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Ei, and graduate students \u003Cstrong\u003ERui Shen\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/yueyu1030.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYue You\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou said 311 chatbots have the potential to be agents that drive community organization and improve quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCurrent chatbots risk isolating users in their own experience,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cIn the 311 system, people tend to report their own individual issues but lose a sense of what is happening in their broader community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPeople are very positive about these tools, but I think there\u2019s an opportunity as we envision what civic chatbots could be. It\u2019s important for us to emphasize that social element \u2014 engaging people\u0026nbsp;within the community and connecting them with government representatives, community organizers, and other community members.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhou and MacLellan said 311 chatbots can leave users wondering if others in their communities share their concerns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf people are at a town hall meeting, they can get a sense of whether the problems they are experiencing are shared by others,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cWe can\u2019t do that with a chatbot. It\u2019s like an isolated room, and we\u2019re trying to open the doors and the windows.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdding a Human Touch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn their paper, the researchers note that one of the biggest criticisms of 311 chatbots is they can\u2019t replace interpersonal interaction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike chatbots, people working in local government offices are likely to:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHave direct knowledge of issues\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide appropriate referrals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathize with the resident\u2019s concerns\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMacLellan said residents are likely to grow frustrated with a chatbot when reporting issues that require this level of contextual knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne person in the researchers\u2019 survey noted that the chatbot they used didn\u2019t understand that their report was about a sidewalk issue, not a street issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cExplaining such a situation to a human representative is straightforward,\u201d MacLellan said. \u201cHowever, when the issue being raised does not fall within any of the categories the chatbot is built to address, it often misinterprets the query and offers information that isn\u2019t helpful.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers offer some design suggestions that can help chatbots foster community engagement and improve community well-being:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEscalation. Regarding the sidewalk report, the chatbot did not offer a way to escalate the query to a human who could resolve it. Zhou said that this is a feature that chatbots should have but often lack.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransparency. Chatbots could provide details about recent and frequently reported community issues. They should inform users early in the call process about known problems to help avoid an overload of user complaints.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEducation. Chatbots can keep users updated about what\u2019s happening in their communities.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollective action. Chatbots can help communities organize and gather ideas to address challenges and solve problems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGovernment agencies may focus mainly on fixing individual issues,\u201d Zhou said, \u201cBut recognizing community-level patterns can inspire collective creativity. For example, one participant suggested that if many people report a broken swing at a playground, it could spark an initiative to design a new playground together\u2014going far beyond just fixing it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are just a few examples of things, the researchers argue, that 311 services were originally designed to achieve.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCommunities were already collaborating on identifying and reporting issues,\u201d Zhou said. \u201cThese chatbots should reflect the original intentions and collaboration practices of the communities they serve.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur research suggests we can increase the positive impact of civic chatbots by including social aspects within the design of the system, connecting people, and building a community view.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology found that while 311-style chatbots simplify the process of reporting municipal issues and reduce wait times, users can feel isolated from their community and less connected to broader civic awareness. 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Georgia Tech Experts Weigh In","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a unanimous vote on June 2, the Atlanta City Council approved a significant ordinance requiring all new and replacement roofs to be built with light-colored, reflective materials, commonly known as \u201ccool roofs.\u201d The ordinance, set to take effect in one year, is part of a growing effort to reduce the city\u2019s vulnerability to extreme heat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers say the new policy marks a major step forward in climate adaptation, especially for heat-vulnerable communities, and could help position Atlanta as a national leader in urban resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow Cool Roofs Can Help Hotlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201dOn any given summer afternoon, temperatures in Atlanta\u2019s intown neighborhoods can be as much as 15 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in the city\u2019s most forested areas,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/brian-stone\u0022\u003EBrian Stone\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of City and Regional Planning and associate director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Urban Resilience and Analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat spike is partly due to the urban heat island effect \u2014 a phenomenon driven by heat-trapping materials like concrete, asphalt, and dark rooftops, combined with the loss of trees and natural landscapes. The impacts are not just uncomfortable \u2014 they\u2019re dangerous. Extreme heat is now one of the deadliest forms of weather in the U.S., with disproportionate effects on low-income communities, elderly residents, and those without access to air conditioning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/patrick-kastner\u0022\u003EPatrick Kastner\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, rooftops are key contributors. \u201cA major driver [of heat buildup] is dark, heat-absorbing material that stores solar energy during the day and then re-radiates it at night. If you look at a satellite image, for most of the day rooftops have more exposure to the sun than building facades \u2014 so the material choice there matters a lot.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Power of Reflective Roofs \u2014 and Trees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStone and his students conducted modeling that found that widespread adoption of cool roofs across Atlanta could lower summer afternoon temperatures by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit in many neighborhoods. That\u2019s comparable to findings in other global cities like London, where cool roofs have reduced average temperatures by up to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 F).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut cool roofs are only one part of a broader urban cooling strategy. In the same study, Stone\u2019s team showed that planting trees in just half of Atlanta\u2019s available planting zones could yield an even more dramatic effect, reducing temperatures by 4 F or more in some areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCool roofs are highly effective, but pairing them with increased urban tree cover would multiply the benefits, especially for neighborhoods currently lacking shade,\u201d Stone said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEquity and Energy Impacts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta\u2019s ordinance requires cool roofing materials on new commercial construction and when existing commercial roofs are replaced. While that may sound like a technical design tweak, Stone emphasized its equity implications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/urbanclimate.gatech.edu\/urban-heat-risk-and-health\/\u0022\u003EResidents in South and West Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E, where tree canopy is sparse, and energy costs take up a larger share of household income, stand to gain the most,\u201d Stone said. \u201cWhen a cool roof is installed as part of a required roof replacement, those households will see meaningful reductions in cooling costs month after month.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKastner added that cool roofs could ease pressure on the electrical grid, lowering peak energy demand required for cooling during extreme heat and possibly reduce the risk of outages.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDurability, Maintenance, and Design Trade-offs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStone noted that cool roofs tend to extend the life of roofing materials by limiting thermal degradation. However, he and Kastner also flagged some trade-offs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, highly reflective coatings can create glare, especially on sloped roofs near neighboring buildings. The ordinance accounts for this by setting different standards for flat and pitched roofs. Maintenance is another consideration: over time, reflective coatings may degrade or become dirty, requiring periodic cleaning to maintain performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAesthetics and material compatibility may also challenge adoption when it comes to historic buildings or for roofs already outfitted with solar panels,\u201d Kastner said. \u201cBut advancements in roofing technology, including high-performance materials that aren\u2019t\u0026nbsp;plain white, offer more flexible options than ever before.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Cool Roof Policy With National Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile cities like New York and Chicago have implemented cool roof programs for over a decade, Atlanta\u2019s proposed ordinance is one of the most comprehensive in the country \u2014 applying to all roof types, not just flat industrial ones.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAtlanta is steadily emerging as one of the most climate-resilient cities in the U.S.,\u201d said Stone, pointing to the city\u2019s urban forest and growing network of floodable parks as complementary resilience strategies. \u201cAdding a best-in-class cool roofing ordinance to that portfolio is a bold step forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it could spark innovation across the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is uniquely positioned to help advance climate-resilient design,\u201d Kastner said. \u201cFrom research on advanced coatings to urban planning tools that target the most heat-vulnerable areas, we\u2019re bringing science and policy together to shape cooler, healthier cities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a unanimous vote on June 2, 2025, the Atlanta City Council approved a new ordinance requiring all new and replacement roofs to use light-colored, reflective materials known as \u201ccool roofs.\u201d Backed by Georgia Tech research, the policy is designed to reduce urban heat, lower energy costs, and improve climate resilience\u2014especially in heat-vulnerable communities. As one of the most ambitious cool roof mandates in the nation, Atlanta\u2019s move positions the city as a leader in urban climate adaptation and a model for other U.S. cities facing rising temperatures.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"City\u2019s New Rule Could Shape Broader Change to Protect Heat-Vulnerable Cities"}],"uid":"35798","created_gmt":"2025-06-13 00:00:16","changed_gmt":"2025-10-24 14:21:32","author":"Ayana Isles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677228":{"id":"677228","type":"image","title":"Roof installation","body":null,"created":"1749773178","gmt_created":"2025-06-13 00:06:18","changed":"1749773178","gmt_changed":"2025-06-13 00:06:18","alt":"Carpenters build a roof on a residential house","file":{"fid":"261109","name":"AdobeStock_600909189.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/12\/AdobeStock_600909189.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/12\/AdobeStock_600909189.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3640582,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/12\/AdobeStock_600909189.jpeg?itok=NYDpb4Ix"}}},"media_ids":["677228"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/resilience.research.gatech.edu","title":"Center for Urban Resilience and Analytics"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"137","name":"Architecture"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"}],"keywords":[{"id":"188349","name":"urban heat"},{"id":"86431","name":"cool roofs"},{"id":"194567","name":"Atlanta ordnance"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71911","name":"Earth and Environment"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EAyana Isles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESenior Media Relations Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"685773":{"#nid":"685773","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Flying Taxis Are Nearly Here \u2014 What\u2019s Still Grounding Them","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new wave of aviation innovation is taking shape above our cities, where short flights in electric air taxis could complement cars and trains as part of everyday transportation. Known as\u0026nbsp;advanced air mobility (AAM), this emerging industry aims to connect communities more efficiently while reducing emissions and noise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore these futuristic aircraft can take off, Georgia Tech researchers say there\u2019s serious work to do \u2014 in the air, on the ground, and in policy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Now? The Technology Is Catching Up\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe same battery and automation technologies we\u2019re using in electric ground vehicles are now being scaled for aircraft,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/laurie-garrow\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELaurie Garrow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and co-director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Urban and Regional Air Mobility. \u201cWe\u2019re also seeing improvements in distributed propulsion and composite materials that make these aircraft lighter, quieter, and more efficient.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGarrow cautions that widespread commercial service is years away. \u201cWe may see high-profile demonstrations soon, maybe even at global events like the Olympics, but aviation certification is a rigorous process. It takes time to earn public trust.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafety, Regulation, and Public Acceptance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe promise of AAM depends on more than aircraft design \u2014 it also requires new safety frameworks and public confidence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019ll need to define what I call \u2018roads in the sky\u2019 \u2014 safe corridors where these aircraft can operate alongside traditional air traffic,\u201d Garrow said. \u201cAnd we\u2019ll need to ensure certification standards, air traffic control, and pilot training evolve alongside technology.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding how these vehicles interact with complex urban environments is essential to safe operation.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/marilyn-j-smith\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarilyn Smith\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, David Sloan Lews Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering and director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence, leads research on modeling and simulation to prepare aircraft for real-world conditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer lab is developing real-time simulations that factor in turbulence, wind shear, and other transient effects. \u201cThese predictions are not trivial,\u201d Smith said. \u201cWe need fast, physics-based models that can run in near-real time to inform both design and regulation. There are significant and abrupt variations in the atmosphere that must be accounted for, both for passenger vehicles and smaller delivery drones.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmith\u2019s team is also integrating artificial intelligence to improve speed and accuracy in certification \u2014 but always under expert oversight. \u201cAI can accelerate our work,\u201d she said. \u201cWithout the knowledge of domain experts, machine learning can generate misleading results, and that\u2019s unacceptable when safety is on the line.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInfrastructure, Airspace, and the Urban Puzzle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven the most advanced aircraft cannot operate without new infrastructure on the ground and in the sky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVertiports are needed to allow aircraft to take off and land vertically. Also required are \u201ccharging systems and robust fire safety protocols for high-energy batteries,\u201d Garrow said. \u201cAnd perhaps most critically, we need \u2018rules of the road in the sky\u2019 to manage air traffic around existing airports.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta could offer a unique advantage. \u201cThe runways at Hartsfield-Jackson run east to west, while most of the metro population centers are north and south,\u201d Garrow noted. \u201cThat natural separation could make it easier to integrate vertical takeoff and landing operations.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/oettl\/index.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlex Oettl\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the Scheller College of Business, cautions that AAM\u2019s benefits could concentrate in major hubs without inclusive planning. \u201cImproved connectivity will raise productivity in \u2018superstar cities,\u2019 but we\u2019ll need new strategies if we want to ensure smaller communities aren\u2019t left behind,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChina\u2019s Head Start and What It Means for the U.S.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOettl notes that China has surged ahead in AAM thanks to coordinated government action, flexible regulations, and significant infrastructure investment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn contrast, the U.S. and Europe face more stringent certification requirements,\u201d Oettl said. \u201cThat slows deployment but ideally ensures stronger safety standards. It\u2019s a tradeoff between innovation speed and risk management.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECities and companies that move first into AAM could shape standards and attract investment \u2014 but they also shoulder more risk. \u201cThere\u2019s a danger of technological lock-in or stranded assets if early systems don\u2019t scale or demand falls short,\u201d Oettl said. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen parallels before, like the scooter boom that left cities with thousands of idle vehicles.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead: The Urban Sky\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor now, AAM remains on the horizon \u2014 visible but not yet within reach. Coordinated efforts between government, industry, and academia will determine how quickly it moves from prototype to daily reality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia has been proactive in attracting aviation manufacturing,\u201d Garrow said. \u201cCoupled with our state\u2019s infrastructure and Georgia Tech\u2019s research ecosystem, we\u2019re well positioned to lead.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe added, \u201cIn aviation, we like to say we crawl, we walk, we run. These technologies are coming, but safely integrating them into our skies will take time, teamwork, and trust.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new wave of aviation innovation is taking off as advanced air mobility (AAM) , electric air taxis and short-range aircraft, promises to revolutionize urban transportation with faster, cleaner, and quieter travel. Researchers at Georgia Tech are at the forefront, developing the safety, infrastructure, and policy frameworks needed to make AAM a reality. Advances in battery technology, automation, and lightweight materials are driving progress, but certification and public trust remain key hurdles. Experts like Laurie Garrow, Marilyn Smith, and Alex Oettl emphasize collaboration across government, industry, and academia to ensure equitable access and safe integration into U.S. airspace. With its robust research ecosystem and aviation industry, Georgia is poised to become a national leader in sustainable air mobility.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As global competitors pull ahead, Georgia Tech experts urge focus on safety and infrastructure for advanced air mobility. 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The World Championship tournament brought together the world\u2019s 16 top players, and Casapu entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed after winning the Americas Regional in May.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach round is a best-of-five match. Casapu hadn\u2019t lost a game in the first three rounds of the tournament entering the final round, which came down to the wire. Tied at 2-2, Casapu correctly identified a Chilean landscape to win the decisive final game and the $50,000 prize.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Suwanee, Georgia, native has been playing GeoGuessr for nearly a decade, but it wasn\u2019t his first foray into competition. Casapu participated in geography bees in middle and high school before earning his bachelor\u2019s degree in geography from the University of Georgia. 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He\u2019s seen the town evolve, shrink, and now, rapidly grow \u2014 all during the time of his life as a local here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe had three grocery stores once a long time ago. That went away and for a while things felt pretty empty,\u201d Butler recalled. \u201cNow, it\u2019s housing ... housing going up everywhere. That\u2019s just in the last six to eight months.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat burst of activity isn\u2019t random. 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How do you preserve the feel of a small town while preparing for massive new demands on housing, infrastructure, and services?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cedr.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Economic Development Research\u003C\/a\u003E (CEDR) at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E is hoping to help with that question \u2014 not just for Pembroke, but for any community facing sudden economic acceleration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cWe built a tool that predicts where and when growth will happen,\u201d said Betsy McGriff, a project manager at CEDR. 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. 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We\u2019re not only accelerating our research and innovation \u2014 we\u2019re building powerful momentum across the region,\u201d said \u00c1ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. \u201cOur labs moving to this space will attract top talent and drive medical innovation. The move sets the stage for transformative discoveries, and we hope others will join us to continue Atlanta\u2019s evolution into a global hub for medical breakthroughs.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis move comes as Georgia Tech saw a 46% increase in research awards from 2018 to 2024, evidence of the Institute\u2019s fast-growing impact. By adding these labs, Atlanta strengthens its position on the national stage for advanced tech and life sciences innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy It Matters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaving lives\u003C\/strong\u003E: From early cancer detection and more innovative immune therapies to healing damaged tissues and managing chronic diseases, the research that will be conducted at Science Square tackles health issues millions face. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFueling a tech hub\u003C\/strong\u003E: By combining research powerhouses like Georgia Tech and Emory with next-gen laboratory facilities, Atlanta is building the brainpower and resources to compete with national tech centers. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEconomic growth\u003C\/strong\u003E: Science Square is helping attract top researchers, startups, and funding \u2014 bringing jobs, investment, and opportunities to Georgia. Most recently, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgia.org\/press-release\/duracell-selects-georgia-new-rd-headquarters\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDuracell\u003C\/a\u003E announced they are moving their research and development headquarters to Science Square.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch for Real Life\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new labs at Science Square will support teams tackling life-changing challenges:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/faculty\/Gabe-A.-Kwong\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGabe Kwong\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Robert A. 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They focus on innovative regenerative treatments for conditions like sickle-cell disease complications, severe muscle injuries, and injuries affecting the mouth, face, and skull. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/john-blazeck\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Blazeck\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E designs new ways to help the immune system fight disease. His team engineers cells and proteins to better target cancer, improve immune therapies, and develop next-generation treatments. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/corey-wilson\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECorey Wilson\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Love Family Professorship, College of Engineering, is building custom-made biological systems from scratch\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E By mixing protein engineering with genetic tinkering, his team is creating powerful new tools for science and medicine that help us understand how proteins and genes work. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/faculty\/Alyssa-Panitch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlyssa Panitch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor and chair in the Wallace H. 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As part of an ambitious effort to make Atlanta a top-five U.S. tech hub, Georgia Tech is transforming The Biltmore into a vibrant center for launching, scaling, and accelerating startups in the heart of Midtown.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is more than a building \u2014 it\u2019s a launchpad for Atlanta\u2019s future,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cAt The Biltmore, we\u2019re not just reinvigorating a landmark, we are creating space for more startups, more opportunity, and more innovation that moves Atlanta forward.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilt in 1924 and marking its centennial last year, The Biltmore has long stood as a symbol of Atlanta\u2019s growth, once serving as a central point for the city\u2019s business and social life. Now, it begins its next century as a future-looking hub for entrepreneurship, where founders, researchers, investors, and industry leaders can collaborate to launch world-changing ventures. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs home to the South\u2019s first radio station, this over 100-year-old lasting Atlanta landmark has its own tech history,\u201d said Commissioner Pat Wilson from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. \u201cIt\u2019s fitting that our Tech Square neighbor will now play a role as a springboard to the innovative companies and ideas that will take us into the future.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech Square: A National Innovation District\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreviously acquired by the Georgia Tech Foundation, The Biltmore sits in the heart of \u003Cstrong\u003ETech Square\u003C\/strong\u003E, a 2.5-million-square-foot innovation district that is home to:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore than 35 corporate innovation centers \u003C\/strong\u003E\u2014 including R\u0026amp;D labs, innovation hubs, regional tech headquarters, and corporate labs, making Tech Square one of the densest concentrations of corporate innovation activity in the country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore than 30 Georgia Tech labs and programs\u003C\/strong\u003E, including the Advanced \u003Cstrong\u003ETechnology\u003C\/strong\u003E Development Center and Venture Lab.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETwo new towers\u003C\/strong\u003E that will open in 2026, expanding space for Georgia Tech\u2019s Scheller College of Business and the H. 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The approach could also be applied to other models that predict how natural systems impact society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPh.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ps789.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhillip Si\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and Assistant Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~pchen402\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeng Chen\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E developed Latent-EnSF, a technique that improves how ML models assimilate data to make predictions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn experiments predicting medium-range weather forecasting and shallow water wave propagation, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2409.00127\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELatent-EnSF\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E demonstrated higher accuracy, faster convergence, and greater efficiency than existing methods for sparse data assimilation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are currently involved in an NSF-funded project aimed at providing real-time information on extreme flooding events in Pinellas County, Florida,\u201d said Si, who studies computational science and engineering (CSE).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re actively working on integrating Latent-EnSF into the system, which will facilitate accurate and synchronized modeling of natural disasters. This initiative aims to enhance community preparedness and safety measures in response to flooding risks.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELatent-EnSF outperformed three comparable models in assimilation speed, accuracy, and efficiency in shallow water wave propagation experiments. These tests show models can make better and faster predictions of coastal flood waves, tides, and tsunamis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn experiments on medium-range weather forecasting, Latent-EnSF surpassed the same three control models in accuracy, convergence, and time. Additionally, this test demonstrated Latent-EnSF\u0027s scalability compared to other methods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese promising results support using ML models to simulate climate, weather, and other complex systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraditionally, such studies require employment of large, energy-intensive supercomputers. However, advances like Latent-EnSF are making smaller, more efficient ML models feasible for these purposes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech team mentioned this comparison in its paper. It takes hours for the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts computer to run its simulations. Conversely, the ML model FourCastNet calculated the same forecast in seconds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cResolution, complexity, and data-diversity will continue to increase into the future,\u201d said Chen, an assistant professor in the School of CSE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTo keep pace with this trend, we believe that ML models and ML-based data assimilation methods will become indispensable for studying large-scale complex systems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData assimilation is the process by which models continuously ingest new, real-world data to update predictions. This data is often sparse, meaning it is limited, incomplete, or unevenly distributed over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELatent-EnSF builds on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2309.00983\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnsemble Filter Scores (EnSF) model\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E developed by Florida State University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnSF\u2019s strength is that it assimilates data with many features and unpredictable relationships between data points. However, integrating sparse data leads to lost information and knowledge gaps in the model. Also, such large models may stop learning entirely from small amounts of sparse data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech researchers employ two variational autoencoders (VAEs) in Latent-EnSF to help ML models integrate and use real-world data. 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Producing accurate predictions more quickly during real-world crises could save lives and property for communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[Related:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.stpetersburg.usf.edu\/news\/2024\/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspx\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUniversity of South Florida Researchers Track Flooding in Coastal Communities During Hurricanes Helene and Milton\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo share Latent-EnSF to the broader research community, Chen and Si presented their paper at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/conferences-events\/siam-conferences\/cse25\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECSE25\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). 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This raised concerns about the toxicity of these particles in the air, especially since many of the buildings were constructed before 1978, when lead paint was still commonly used.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELead is a toxic air contaminant that poses significant health risks, particularly for children, who are more vulnerable to its neurodevelopmental effects. 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Beyond the mass concentration of PM2.5 that is typically measured, we are now able to detect a wide range of chemical components in the aerosols in real time, to better understand and evaluate to what extent one is exposed to harmful pollutants.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInvestigators used several instruments to obtain hourly measurements at the ASCENT monitoring site in Pico Rivera, approximately 14 miles south of the Eaton Canyon fire, to assess atmospheric lead during the wildfires.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur findings showcased the importance of having real-time measurements of the chemical species that comprise particulate matter,\u201d said California Institute of Technology Ph.D. candidate in atmospheric chemistry and ASPIRE researcher Haroula Baliaka. \u201cDuring the LA fires, we provided the public with timely information about what they were breathing and how air quality evolved in the days that followed.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis research has been published in the CDC\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/74\/wr\/mm7405a4.htm?s_cid=mm7405a4_w\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the Los Angeles fires quickly spread starting Jan. 7 and wind gusts approached 100 mph, scientists observed a 110-fold rise in airborne lead levels. 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The hope is to help shape new models that are better suited to community needs and include input and decision-making at the local level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs envisioned, the Georgia Energyshed (G-SHED) will analyze the benefits, costs, and effects of various electricity generation, distribution, and usage-and-demand scenarios via use-case tests and modeling. That data will then be used to inform policy decisions at the local level and the implementation of new ideas for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantaregional.org\/browse\/?browse=topic\u0026amp;topic=atlanta-region\u0026amp;subtopic=county-profiles\u0026amp;type=\u0026amp;\u0022\u003E11-county metro Atlanta area\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as defined by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantaregional.org\/\u0022\u003EAtlanta Regional Commission (ARC)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat\u2019s unique about this proposal is we\u2019re using this funding to explore a new planning mechanism that would really listen to the voices of these communities around their energy matrix,\u201d said Richard Simmons, director of research and studies at Georgia Tech\u2019s Strategic Energy Institute.\u0026nbsp;Simmons is the project\u0027s principal investigator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnnounced\u0026nbsp;on November 2, the energyshed award is part of the federal agency\u2019s push to encourage a regional approach to understanding local energy demands and needs \u2014 and the best solutions to solve them tailored to those communities. Through its Office of Energy Efficiency \u0026amp; Renewable Energy, the DOE funding is part of a wider strategy to help communities understand the impacts and benefits of consuming energy that they generate locally.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe idea is not only to better include these communities in the conversation, but demonstrate that they can realize more local benefits from their and input and decisions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading the initiative is the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy, Policy, and Innovation Center (EPICenter)\u003C\/a\u003E. An arm of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, EPICenter is tasked with marrying innovation with energy technology and policy; contributing to sound recommendations for the Southeast through unbiased research and analysis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis grant is ideally suited for the mission of the EPICenter, which really tries to take leading energy technology and apply it in a local context that is mindful of the economic and social implications,\u201d Simmons said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech team also includes researchers from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of City and Regional Planning\u003C\/a\u003E, and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo conduct the work, Georgia Tech is collaborating with key partners: the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), which has engaged in similar planning and modeling processes for regional water and transportation usage and trends; and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.southface.org\/\u0022\u003ESouthface Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, a sustainability non-profit with extensive experience in outreach, and community engagement research. Another nonprofit, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psequity.org\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Southern Equity\u003C\/a\u003E, has also provided a letter endorsing the initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA New Approach to Resource Management\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe G-SHED idea is modeled after the watershed concept, which takes a regional, solutions-based approach to address water demand and usage at the community level. Much like watersheds, where water collection, processing, distribution, use, and discharge is determined at the community level, Simmons said the idea is to explore how a similar approach can be valid for planning and infrastructure related to energy systems, such as electricity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere do appear to be some critical advantages by looking at local generation, consumption and even storage of renewable energy,\u201d said Simmons.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThat might help not only meet the needs of the local populace, but it could have conversion efficiency benefits and have more direct impact on both the economic and environmental wellness of the area.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile individual people and organizations already make energy-related decisions \u2014 consumers buying electric vehicles or developers erecting green or sustainable office buildings, for example \u2014 there\u2019s greater impact when broadened to the community or regional level, said Joe Hagerman, EPICenter director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSo, when decisions are made, they are being made at a community level and capture a more representative local understanding. That information can be shared both upstream and downstream to the utilities, planners, and policymakers,\u201d Hagerman said. \u201cWe\u2019re hoping to create a tool that will help people make those decisions in a more holistic way, rather than making it all individually.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnsuring All Voices Are Heard\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA key component of the G-SHED effort is to ensure all communities are included in the regional energy planning and decision-making processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarilyn Brown, Regents\u2019 Professor and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the School of Public Policy, has conducted pioneering work on energy burdens in the Southeast.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe goal is balanced growth and shared prosperity in the Atlanta metropolitan area by helping local communities and neighborhoods,\u201d Brown said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Southface Institute and ARC will leverage novel socio-technical tools developed by Georgia Tech to assess ways metro Atlanta can ensure all residents benefit from the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy economy. The team will survey community groups about energy use and service options, access to rate plans, ease of understanding electric bills, and familiarity with community energy options. Then, they will build an online toolkit to address these needs and help them learn how to use it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFocusing on that aspect is critical to the overall project\u2019s success because rising energy and utility costs fall disproportionately on those who can least afford them and yet have limited influence in the decision making,\u201d said Chandra Farley, the city of Atlanta\u2019s chief sustainability officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENationally, Atlanta is 4th\u0026nbsp;highest in median energy burden levels (behind Memphis, New Orleans, and Birmingham, respectively) and 3rd\u0026nbsp;highest among low-income household populations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvaluating energy needs at the local and metro area level with direct input from the communities who have typically had no voice in energy decision making is an important tool in energy planning,\u201d Farley said. \u201cThe work that Georgia Tech is leading on energysheds will support 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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. 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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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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. 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How tall is the building? Are there powerlines nearby?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are details autonomous flying vehicles would need to know to function safely. However, few aerial image datasets exist that can adequately train the computer vision algorithms that would pilot these vehicles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why Georgia Tech researchers created a new benchmark dataset of computer-generated aerial images.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJudy Hoffman, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing, worked with students in her lab to create SKYSCENES. The dataset contains over 33,000 aerial images of cities curated from a computer simulation program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoffman said sufficient training datasets could unlock the potential of autonomous flying vehicles. Constructing those datasets is a challenge the computer vision research community has been working for years to overcome.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou can\u2019t crowdsource it the same way you would standard internet images,\u201d Hoffman said. \u201cTrying to collect it manually would be very slow and expensive \u2014 akin to what the self-driving industry is doing driving around vehicles, but now you\u2019re talking about drones flying around.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe must fix those problems to have models that work reliably and safely for flying vehicles.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany existing datasets aren\u2019t annotated well enough for algorithms to distinguish objects in the image. For example, the algorithms may not recognize the surface of a building from the surface of a street.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking with Hoffman, Ph.D. student Sahil Khose tried a new approach \u2014 constructing a synthetic image data set from a ground-view, open-source simulator known as CARLA.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECARLA was originally designed to provide ground-view simulation for self-driving vehicles. It creates an open-world virtual reality that allows users to drive around in computer-generated cities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKhose and his collaborators adjusted CARLA\u2019s interface to support aerial views that mimic views one might get from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u0027s the Forecast?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team also created new virtual scenarios to mimic the real world by accounting for changes in weather, times of day, various altitudes, and population per city. The algorithms will struggle to recognize the objects in the frame consistently unless those details are incorporated into the training data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCARLA\u2019s flexibility offers a wide range of environmental configurations, and we take several important considerations into account while curating SKYSCENES images from CARLA,\u201d Khose said. \u201cThose include strategies for obtaining diverse synthetic data, embedding real-world irregularities, avoiding correlated images, addressing skewed class representations, and reproducing precise viewpoints.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESKYSCENES is not the largest dataset of aerial images to be released, but a paper co-authored by Khose shows that it performs better than existing models.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKhose said models trained on this dataset exhibit strong generalization to real-world scenarios, and integration with real-world data enhances their performance. The dataset also controls variability, which is essential to perform various tasks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis dataset drives advancements in multi-view learning, domain adaptation, and multimodal approaches, with major implications for applications like urban planning, disaster response, and autonomous drone navigation,\u201d Khose said. \u201cWe hope to bridge the gap for synthetic-to-real adaptation and generalization for aerial images.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESeeing the Whole Picture\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor algorithms, generalization is the ability to perform tasks based on new data that expands beyond the specific examples on which they were trained.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you have 200 images, and you train a model on those images, they\u2019ll do well at recognizing what you want them to recognize in that closed-world initial setting,\u201d Hoffman said. \u201cBut if we were to take aerial vehicles and fly them around cities at various times of the day or in other weather conditions, they would start to fail.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why Khose designed algorithms to enhance the quality of the curated images.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese images are captured from 100 meters above ground, which means the objects appear small and are challenging to recognize,\u201d he said. \u201cWe focused on developing algorithms specifically designed to address this.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThose algorithms elevate the ability of ML models to recognize small objects, improving their performance in navigating new environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur annotations help the models capture a more comprehensive understanding of the entire scene \u2014 where the roads are, where the buildings are, and know they are buildings and not just an obstacle in the way,\u201d Hoffman said. \u201cIt gives a richer set of information when planning a flight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTo work safely, many autonomous flight plans might require a map given to them beforehand. If you have successful vision systems that understand exactly what the obstacles in the real world are, you could navigate in previously unseen environments.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about Georgia Tech Research at ECCV 2024, click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/eccv-2024\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehere\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFew aerial image datasets exist that can adequately train the computer vision algorithms that would pilot autonomous flying vehicles. Judy Hoffman, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing, worked with students in her lab to create SKYSCENES. The dataset contains over 33,000 aerial images of cities curated from a computer simulation program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoffman said sufficient training datasets could unlock the potential of autonomous flying vehicles. 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It is part of an international air quality effort called Pollution in the Arctic: Climate Environment and Societies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the full story in the University of Alaska Fairbanks \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.uaf.edu\/news\/new-research-has-implications-for-fairbanks-winter-air-quality-improvement.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Enewsroom\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"New research shows that an effort to improve wintertime air quality in Fairbanks, Alaska may not be as effective as intended. "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new study shows that an effort to improve wintertime air quality in Fairbanks, Alaska \u2014 particularly in frigid conditions around 40 below zero Fahrenheit \u2014 may not be as effective as intended, with findings published in Science Advances.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New research shows that an effort to improve wintertime air quality in Fairbanks, Alaska may not be as effective as intended. "}],"uid":"34528","created_gmt":"2024-09-06 17:02:00","changed_gmt":"2024-09-06 17:03:33","author":"jhunt7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-09-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-09-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674858":{"id":"674858","type":"image","title":"Ice fog over Fairbanks as seen from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. 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With the urban core growing, we have an opportunity. to pursue a different kind of urban form that is higher density and more walkable. A lot of the recent growth in Atlanta is adding density without necessarily improving the quality of urbanism.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe explains that, especially in downtown Atlanta, retrofitting existing properties will play a key role in transforming neighborhoods through the replacement of \u0022lower-value infrastructure,\u0022 such as surface parking lots, with higher-density housing. In a post-pandemic environment, the conversion of office space to mixed-use properties is emerging as a strategy in urban areas \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/atlanta\/2024\/01\/30\/atlanta-office-apartments-housing\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elike Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA 2023 report \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kbagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Housing-at-its-Core-ULI-Study.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eidentified the need for 391,878 housing units\u003C\/a\u003E within the five-county core at the current population level. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/mike-dobbins\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMike Dobbins\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of the practice in the School of City and Regional Planning, credits efforts made by the mayor\u0027s office and nonprofit organizations such as the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlanta.uli.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUrban Land Institute\u003C\/a\u003E to increase availability.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We\u0027re living in a situation where housing values are too high because big money investors are bidding up real estate prices throughout the region. Even nationally, it\u0027s double the rate of wage increases. The biggest question is how can we bring down housing costs,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERandolph and Dobbins agree that addressing Atlanta\u2019s housing needs is more complicated than simply adding supply.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur priority must be building housing that is affordable to low- and middle-income households, and in a way that promotes mixed-income, walkable neighborhoods with equitable, car-free access to amenities like parks, schools, and community-serving retail,\u201d Randolph said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLabor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlong with population growth, the region will add an estimated 856,000 jobs, with significant gains in healthcare, technology, and waste management. To maintain a labor force that can fill the jobs of the future, Dobbins stresses that continued investment in K-12 education, especially in traditionally underserved communities, is vital to accommodate new growth and overcome existing challenges of inequity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta has the highest income inequality in the nation. According to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantawealthbuilding.org\/racial-wealth-gap\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E, the average white family\u2019s median income is $83,722 compared to $28,105 for Black families and $43,110 for Latino families. That gap widens when examining wealth, which for white households is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buildblackwealth.info\/#continue\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E46 times higher than that of Black households in Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ARC study notes that \u0022virtually all the net growth will come from racial and ethnic minority groups.\u201d Randolph points to policy as a necessary tool in improving workforce development for current and future residents to support equitable and inclusive growth across the region. He adds that institutions like Georgia Tech can play a role in expanding access to the advanced degrees often needed to fill the jobs created by the city\u2019s emerging status as a technology hub, with an emphasis on ensuring access to these degrees among historically disadvantaged groups in the city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETransportation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe other 900,000 projected new residents will reside among the remaining 16 counties in the Atlanta region. The ARC predicts the most rapid growth in Forsyth, Barrow, Paulding, Cherokee, Walton, and Coweta, and the need for affordable housing will extend to the surrounding counties, as will the need to travel throughout the region.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ryangravel.com\/about-2\/\u0022\u003ERyan Gravel\u003C\/a\u003E, the Georgia Tech alumnus and mind behind the Atlanta BeltLine, says transit improvements are needed to ensure each county is connected to Atlanta\u2019s city center. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u201cWe haven\u0027t made a substantial new transit investment since 2000,\u201d he said. \u201cMeanwhile, the region has grown substantially since then. We haven\u0027t been laying the foundation for that future growth, which means it will come in ways that we don\u0027t want: more traffic, more congestion, and more inequities in communities of color.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGravel, founder of the consulting firm Sixpitch, rejects adding lanes to existing highways, saying that strategic improvements to MARTA \u2014 the rail system constructed in 1979 \u2014 will reduce traffic while allowing residents to live outside of the five-county core.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs the saying goes, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago,\u201d he said. \u201cThe second-best time is now. We didn\u2019t do it 20 years ago, but we could start now.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his 2024 State of the City address, Dickens announced plans to construct a new MARTA rail station on the Southside at the Murphy Crossing redevelopment project site, connecting the system to Beltline for the first time. The mayor revealed preliminary plans to add three infill MARTA stations throughout the city, however, specific locations were not announced.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlans to add a portion of the light-rail system around the BetlLine are currently under review, with construction on the Streetcar East expansion project \u2014 extending Atlanta Streetcar service from downtown Atlanta to Ponce de Leon Avenue \u2014 projected to begin construction in 2025 and begin service in 2029. In 2025, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.itsmarta.com\/summerhill.aspx\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMARTA Rapid Summerhill project\u003C\/a\u003E will begin service from downtown to Capitol Gateway, Summerhill, Peoplestown, and the BeltLine through dedicated bus lanes with transit signal priority to bypass traffic.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EA \u201cBeloved Community\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta region\u2019s transformation will not happen overnight, but anchor institutions like Georgia Tech can contribute along the way. Randolph sees current plans to revitalize portions of the city\u2019s Westside as an example of how neighborhoods can be revitalized for current residents while simultaneously building with future growth in mind.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s important that we continue to play a positive role in not just physically developing the Westside but also thinking about how we can strengthen the economy of Westside neighborhoods through our own procurement and purchasing practices. It\u0027s an example of how Georgia Tech, as an engine of economic development, can play a positive role in propelling that growth while ensuring that the growth is inclusive.\u201d Randolph said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe solutions to the ARC\u2019s projected growth will not be cheap or easily attained, but as Gravel points out, it\u2019s an opportunity for Atlanta to honor its past as it marches toward its future, aspiring to Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s idea of the beloved community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe prosperity of the metropolitan region stands on the shoulders of the Civil Rights Movement,\u201d he said. \u201cIf that\u0027s who we are when we\u0027re at our best, then we should use that as a model for how we move forward. How we accommodate that future change should be based on decisions to ensure that this place is a place for everyone.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech experts examine how the Atlanta region can prepare for the projected addition of nearly 2 million residents by 2050.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech experts examine how the Atlanta region can prepare for the projected addition of nearly 2 million residents by 2050.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech experts examine how the Atlanta region can prepare for the projected addition of nearly 2 million residents by 2050.  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With its long, constructed section of rapids, the area of the river through Columbus is well-known in kayaking circles as some of the best whitewater in the state, and its picturesque twists and turns draw visitors to walk its banks and invite them to rock-hop along tiny stone islands that are exposed when water levels are low. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBut this whitewater also presents a life-threatening problem. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA dam upstream can increase water levels within minutes, and those who aren\u2019t familiar with the area can be surprised and swept away by rushing water. Civic leaders have put up warning signs, and sirens blare when water levels are rising, but despite the many warnings, there are water rescues and even drownings at this area of the river every year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cGrowing up around here, you\u2019re always told, \u2018Don\u2019t get in that river. That river will suck you under. You don\u2019t get in there,\u2019\u201d says Jeremy Miles, assistant IT director for the city of Columbus. \u201cBut now on a pretty day, you\u2019ll see a lot of people in the river and beside the river. It\u2019s a new fad. And we also have this great whitewater course, so it\u2019s an attraction that brings people from all over.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor emergency responders, getting a precise location when someone is in danger is critical to favorable outcomes, and those in Columbus emergency circles say that is difficult on the river.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe will have an emergency on the river, and we\u2019ll have the wrong location given to us, and what happens is we\u2019ll bring the wrong piece of equipment or find out it\u2019s in another part of the river,\u201d says Deputy Chief Daniel Macon of Columbus Fire \u0026amp; EMS.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis can waste precious seconds during an emergency, which is why Georgia Tech researchers wanted to find a solution.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAfter a year and a half of effort,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/john-e-taylor\u0022\u003EJohn Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E, Frederick Law Olmsted Professor in Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, \u201cwe\u2019ve created a system that can identify people who might be in trouble on the river and give rescue workers precise information that will allow them to get people out of harm\u2019s way or get them out of the water if they\u2019ve fallen in.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECameras mounted on a bridge over the river send a constant signal of activity below. A computer algorithm that\u2019s part of the smart river safety digital twin scans the images, identifying people and placement. Using data from other monitoring devices, the system will predict when rising water will put people in danger. The system sends alerts with precise information on location, and emergency responders immediately know what to do and, more importantly, where they need to do it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA yellow alert lets responders know someone is in a danger zone. An orange alert means someone is in a danger zone, and water levels are rising quickly. A red alert tells crews that someone is in the water with no boat or kayak nearby and is at risk of drowning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDuring a test with Swiftwater\/Flood Search and Rescue Team members in October, researchers and city leaders were able to see the system in action.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENeda Mohammadi, another Georgia Tech researcher and project lead from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering says, \u201cWe\u2019ve been testing the system live and in real time, and it\u2019s really rewarding to see that it\u2019s working and that what we\u2019ve anticipated really took place.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe work is part of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pingeorgia.org\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Inclusive Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E, a public-private initiative based out of Georgia Tech that catalyzes innovation for shared economic prosperity. It invests in projects that join researchers with communities to provide advanced technologies to build local capacity and improve the human condition. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EColumbus firefighter Captain Stephen Funk says, \u201cIt means time. It means a matter of life and death. And it means having the right people in the right place.\u201d\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\u003ERapid water-level rise in a river in downtown Columbus, Georgia, presents a big challenge for emergency responders. Despite warning signs and emergency sirens, unknowing visitors can be swept away by rushing whitewater. Georgia Tech researchers have worked with the city to develop a smart river safety digital twin including a camera system that will recognize when people on or near the river are in trouble. It will send specific warnings and location information to emergency responders who can take action for drowning prevention or rescue.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Collaboration between Georgia Tech and the city of Columbus, Georgia, leads to a first-of-its-kind alert system to prevent drownings"}],"uid":"36174","created_gmt":"2024-02-20 16:56:57","changed_gmt":"2024-03-07 15:51:58","author":"Blair Meeks","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-02-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673159":{"id":"673159","type":"video","title":"Drowning Prevention","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERapid water-level rise in a river in downtown Columbus, Georgia, presents a big challenge for emergency responders. Despite warning signs and emergency sirens, unknowing visitors can be swept away by rushing whitewater. Georgia Tech researchers have worked with the city to develop a smart river safety digital twin including a camera system that will recognize when people on or near the river are in trouble. It will send specific warnings and location information to emergency responders who can take action for drowning prevention or rescue.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1708471283","gmt_created":"2024-02-20 23:21:23","changed":"1708471283","gmt_changed":"2024-02-20 23:21:23","video":{"youtube_id":"bi0WHdCyVqs","video_url":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bi0WHdCyVqs"}},"673154":{"id":"673154","type":"image","title":"Columbus firefighters","body":"\u003Cp\u003EColumbus firefighters worked with Georgia Tech researchers to test a drowning prevention system on the river that flows next to downtown Columbus, Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1708449466","gmt_created":"2024-02-20 17:17:46","changed":"1708471420","gmt_changed":"2024-02-20 23:23:40","alt":"This image shows Columbus firefighters overlooking the Chattahoochee River","file":{"fid":"256512","name":"Columbus bridge firefighters.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20bridge%20firefighters_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20bridge%20firefighters_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":3263465,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20bridge%20firefighters_0.jpg?itok=wr3XNE8T"}},"673155":{"id":"673155","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech researchers teaming up with members of Columbus Fire \u0026 EMS","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers and Columbus employees and Fire \u0026amp; EMS crew members gather on a bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The team just completed a live test of the drowning prevention system.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1708449660","gmt_created":"2024-02-20 17:21:00","changed":"1708471584","gmt_changed":"2024-02-20 23:26:24","alt":"This is a group shot of the firefighers and the Georgia Tech researchers who worked on this project","file":{"fid":"256513","name":"Columbus group shot.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20group%20shot_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20group%20shot_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2738710,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20group%20shot_0.jpg?itok=xffwmXqy"}},"673156":{"id":"673156","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech researchers working with a member of the IT team from Columbus, Georgia","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers and a member of Columbus Consolidated Government\u0027s IT leadership monitor the live feed of the drowning alert system project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1708449661","gmt_created":"2024-02-20 17:21:01","changed":"1708471682","gmt_changed":"2024-02-20 23:28:02","alt":"This image shows two researchers and a leader in the IT staff from Columbus, Georgia","file":{"fid":"256514","name":"Columbus researchers.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20researchers_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20researchers_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2497035,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/02\/20\/Columbus%20researchers_0.jpg?itok=N5g78fUr"}}},"media_ids":["673159","673154","673155","673156"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193521","name":"Drowning prevention"},{"id":"3035","name":"public safety"},{"id":"40101","name":"Columbus GA"},{"id":"193522","name":"technology solutions"},{"id":"193523","name":"river safety"},{"id":"65821","name":"Chattahoochee River"},{"id":"13262","name":"whitewater"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:Blair.Meeks@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EW. 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Images produced by the portal are analyzed within minutes of a train\u2019s passage, allowing any issues identified to be reported immediately.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo train portals are currently in operation on adjacent tracks in Leetonia, Ohio, and the company plans to have as many as a dozen in service by the end of 2024. Among them will be a train portal already under construction near Jackson, Georgia, which is located south of Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNorfolk Southern is deploying Digital Train Inspection Portals to enhance rail safety across the company\u2019s 22-state network,\u201d said Mabby Amouie, chief data scientist for the company. \u201cThe portals feature cutting-edge machine vision inspection technology developed in partnership with GTRI, which engineered the hardware, and Norfolk Southern\u2019s Data Science\/Artificial Intelligence and Mechanical teams, which built the brains behind the program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe machine vision portion uses 38 high-resolution cameras consisting of a mix of area and line scan cameras to photograph critical components of each rail car moving through the portals. Powerful lights comparable to those used in sports stadiums allow the cameras to take approximately a thousand photographs of each moving rail car.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing able to look at the train while it\u2019s moving at 60 miles per hour provides visibility into defects that would be difficult to see otherwise,\u201d said Gary McMurray, division chief of GTRI\u2019s Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division. \u201cYou want to be able to look at a train while it\u2019s in motion because that\u2019s when components are stressed, and you can see other dynamic faults.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo reduce the amount of data that must be analyzed, each camera is aimed at a specific area of the train and takes photographs only when components of interest are visible. \u201cThe high-speed cameras are strategically placed at angles to capture things that are difficult to detect with the human eye during stationary inspections,\u201d said Amouie.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESensors at each portal determine the speed of each train passing through and use that information to precisely control when the photographs are taken.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEven with a train traveling 60 miles per hour, we are able to calculate in real time when to tell each camera to take a picture,\u201d said Colin Usher, a GTRI senior research scientist who led development of the machine vision system. \u201cOnly images of critical components are taken and the other areas of the train that are inconsequential to identifying defects are not captured. That optimizes the image capture and saves space in the computer system.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe images produced by the system are analyzed by artificial intelligence algorithms developed by Norfolk Southern. The algorithms were designed to provide a combination of high accuracy and very low rates of false positives. If defects are spotted, the AI systems reports them immediately.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe computer transmits the information to Norfolk Southern\u2019s Network Operations Center, where the data is reviewed by subject-matter experts to identify and address issues to proactively ensure the safety of rail operations,\u201d Amouie said. \u201cCritical defects are flagged for immediate handling.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe machine vision system uses image compression techniques to reduce the size of the photographs processed by computer servers located in the portals. For a single train, the data analyzed can amount to as much as 500 gigabytes. Because the inspection needs to be done quickly, the image processing is done on-site.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe inspection portals must operate year-round in all kinds of weather conditions and in geographic locations that range from extreme heat to cold. The machine vision system therefore has to operate despite heavy vibration levels, temperature extremes, rain and snow \u2013 and to remain clean as trains pass over.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo protect the cameras, air blown over the camera lenses shields them, while air-conditioned enclosures prevent overheating of the equipment. The system operates in a tunnel structure that helps protect the equipment and control lighting, which must be consistent across the train being inspected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe project, which began in 2021, involved approximately a dozen researchers in four GTRI laboratories. The research built on imaging work done earlier for a variety of applications, including the food processing industry, which needed to monitor poultry on moving processing lines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy partnering with GTRI, Norfolk Southern is tapping into the best in machine vision technology in any market,\u201d Amouie said. \u201cWe chose GTRI to be a partner because they develop advanced technology solutions and large-scale system prototypes to address the most difficult problems in national security, economic development and the overall human condition.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWriter: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:john.toon@gtri.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJohn Toon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(john.toon@gtri.gatech.edu)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGTRI Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Tech Research Institute\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAtlanta, Georgia USA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gtri.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)\u003C\/a\u003E is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).\u202fFounded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.\u202fGTRI\u0027s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\u003E\r\n\u003C\/div\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\u003ECollaboration between Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has led to the development of digital train inspection portals that use advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence to examine trains moving at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour to identify mechanical defects that may exist.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed digital train inspection portals that use advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence to identify mechanical defects that may exist on moving trains."}],"uid":"35832","created_gmt":"2024-01-19 15:14:45","changed_gmt":"2024-01-26 13:49:32","author":"Michelle Gowdy","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672809":{"id":"672809","type":"image","title":"Researchers install a high-speed camera ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers install a high-speed camera that is part of the portal\u2019s machine vision system. 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Seventeen years later, the soon-to-be triple Jacket and mother of three leaves behind her own stamp on the Institute\u0027s future.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile she didn\u0027t realize how much time she\u0027d spend at Tech after arriving as a transfer student, Stone knew instantly that she had found a home here.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I remember driving up to Georgia Tech and just being wowed by the beauty of the campus and its history and feeling like this place was special,\u201d she said. \u201cThis green urban campus in the middle of a city has so much to offer. I kept coming back for the quality of the education, and I love to see how the campus has gotten more beautiful, advanced, and innovative by improving upon itself.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the transformative projects completed during Stone\u0027s time on campus is The Kendeda Building for Innovative and Sustainable Design \u2014 a building she had a hand in designing as a member of the project team.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It\u0027s such an honor as a student to be able to put my own thumbprint on this campus that has given me so much. I\u0027m so proud of the outcome and that it can be used as an example, as a learning lab, and an educational opportunity to show this is what sustainability looks like,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs construction crews continue their work on the early stages of Tech Square Phase 3, Stone sees another dream project come to fruition, having worked on the concept phase of the high-rise towers. The Scheller and George Towers will add more than 400,000 square feet of new space for research and collaboration and, to Stone, signify an ongoing commitment to the Institute putting its mission statement into action.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022There is something so ambitious and beautiful about this project, continuing to connect a green, urban campus to these dense buildings that are reaching up and stating to the skyline, \u0027We are Georgia Tech,\u0027\u0022 she said of the towers, which are expected to be completed in 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStone has seen the campus grow through the years alongside her growing family, which now includes three kids. After completing her first degree, she and her husband, Lorrin, welcomed their first two children. When she returned to Tech to pursue a master\u0027s degree in architecture, her children were there to lend a helping hand.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I was hauling them to student meetings, and they were meeting me in the studio between classes. They have been on campus more times than they recognize, and they are just growing as this campus grows. They have watched me do homework, they have been a part of my group assignments and group calls, and I feel it\u0027s only fitting that they are here at Commencement at the final moment with me,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat teamwork played a key role in Stone\u0027s final semester of her master\u0027s program in 2020, when her backyard became her lab due to the pandemic.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I built my model for my final project with my son and my daughter breaking bricks and gluing them to the side of a facade,\u0022 said Stone, who was pregnant with the couple\u0027s third child at the time. \u0022I got to bring in small hands to help with projects and explain to them what I was doing and why I was doing it in a way that they don\u0027t normally get to see. We learned a lot during the pandemic, but that\u0027s what we do at Georgia Tech. 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We will continue to do our part to produce the talent, innovation, and economic development that drives our state forward.\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn the past fiscal year, USG accounted for 159,034 full- and part-time jobs \u2013\u2013\u0026nbsp;the same \u003Cspan\u003Eemployment impact statewide as Georgia\u2019s top five employers combined.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Tech directly supported 9,617 on-campus jobs in FY 2022 and an additional 20,666 jobs that exist due to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Einstitution-related spending. \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 study, conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth, finds that each job created by USG generates two additional jobs in local communities.\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\u003EIn FY 2022, Tech received \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.budgets.gatech.edu\/File?F=22BudgetSummary.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E$375 million in state appropriations\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, providing a twelvefold return on investment to the state. \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\u003EThe USG study finds that graduates in the past fiscal year, including the 9,952 Tech graduates, will earn on average over $1 million more in their lifetime than they would have without their college degrees. The 71,731 total graduates are predicted to accumulate combined lifetime earnings of $183 billion. \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\u201cUSG\u2019s 26 public colleges and universities, individually and collectively, make a significant economic impact across the state, helping to put Georgians to work while spending money in local communities and helping their regional economies support Georgia\u2019s growth,\u201d USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue said. \u201cAt the same time, our graduates are the real winners with this million-dollar deal. We\u2019re focused on continuing to help all our students be successful as they use their degrees to prepare themselves for their future prosperity.\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe full \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\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usg.edu\/assets\/usg\/docs\/news_files\/USG-Economic_Impact_2022.pdf\u0022\u003Eeconomic impact report\u003C\/a\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\u003Eand \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\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usg.edu\/assets\/usg\/docs\/news_files\/USG-Lifetime_Earnings_2022.pdf\u0022\u003Elifetime earnings reports\u003C\/a\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\u003Eare available on USG\u2019s website.\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":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u2019s economic impact surged to $4.5 billion in fiscal year 2022, leading the way among University System of Georgia member institutions. 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That accessibility allows Doug Sims to keep all 482 of Infrastructure and Sustainability\u0027s (I\u0026amp;S) maps up to date for the Georgia Tech community.\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\u003ESims arrived at Tech in 2008 as a utility analyst. With a background in civil engineering and the keen eye of a land surveyor, he began identifying ways to streamline operations using a geographic information system (GIS). At the time, Sims explained that GIS was seldom used outside of tax assessors\u2019 offices, but he recognized its ability to connect lines on a page to valuable data. \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\u0022If you\u0027re looking at a line for a pipe, you can click on the pipe and see that it\u0027s a 10-inch pipe, and you can see what it carries, what it\u0027s used for, and where it goes,\u0022 Sims 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\/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\u003EOver the past 25 years, Sims noted how GIS has exponentially evolved to map out entire countries. Georgia Tech is often described as a city within a city, and with the help of GIS, that presents an opportunity for the department to get a better lay of the land. \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\u0022We have our own electrical distribution system. We have our district energy for the chilled water and the steam managed by I\u0026amp;S. When you look at how GIS is normally used, it\u0027s normally looking at larger scales. So, once you start shrinking it to a relatively small area like the Tech campus, it changes how you look at things as they become much more detailed,\u201d 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\/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\u003ENow the senior \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Esystems support engineer \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Efor Infrastructure and Sustainability, Sims\u0027 foresight to increase GIS application was a catalyst for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/maps\u0022\u003Ethe data sets that exist today\u003C\/a\u003E. In his role, Sims continues to search for ways to capture additional data points and recognizes that the communal nature of a campus setting can provide opportunities for instantaneous collaboration. \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\u0022It\u0027s a big paradigm shift. It\u0027s putting power in the hands of the people where they can make the changes immediately. Whether I\u0027m sitting on campus or 50 miles away, I can make a change. They can hit refresh and see that change immediately. It\u0027s changing how we think about and use that data every day,\u0022 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\/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 recent project, working alongside the recycling and zero waste department, invited students to identify the location of all trash cans and recycling bins on campus. Sims\u0027 creation allowed participants to use their phones to pinpoint locations that were added to the map, which has since been used for additional analysis of the Institute\u0027s sustainability efforts. \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 ability to connect with data instantaneously has helped Sims and his staff, which recently added a new team member \u2013\u2013 a Tech alumna who worked with the department as an undergraduate \u2013\u2013 to expedite work orders across campus. The first widespread application of GIS mapping empowers members of the Tech community to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/d5597924b6e74fa3bb9f669439e052e1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ereport landscaping requests to I\u0026amp;S\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E by marking the exact location of the issue, sending photos and any other relevant information directly to an organized dashboard for review. Sims hopes to expand this service to additional services in the coming years.\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\u003EKeeping campus informed and operating at its most efficient is a point of personal pride for Sims, and, wielding what he calls the \u201cGIS hammer,\u201d he hopes to be a springboard to assist other departments using GIS. \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\u0022If people want to map something or see what we have, get in touch with me, and let\u0027s see if there\u0027s a solution we can provide to you,\u0022 he said. \u0022I\u0027m here to come up with an answer that makes their day easier, makes their job easier, and provides data for other people to share around campus.\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\u003ESims laments that while he does get the rare request for printed maps, they are often already outdated while they\u2019re still warm from the printer due to the speed at which data changes at Tech. \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":[{"value":"Hundreds of maps detail the Tech campus. 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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. 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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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Georgia Tech takes the opportunity to educate and celebrate the importance of protecting the environment a step further with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/earth-month\u0022\u003EEarth Month\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEvents throughout the month allow students, faculty, and staff to familiarize themselves with sustainability efforts being put forward by the Institute and practices they can incorporate into their daily routines. \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\u003EThe global theme for Earth Day 2023 \u2014 the 53rd iteration of the event \u2014 and Tech\u2019s month-long rendition is \u201cinvest in our planet.\u201d \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\u201cThe Earth Month lineup highlights the numerous ways that community members can embrace this theme,\u2019\u201d said Abby Bower, sustainability program support coordinator. \u201cToday, the planet faces daunting challenges, but we all have the opportunity to pitch in to solve them. Georgia Tech has many great organizations, departments, and individuals dedicating their time and resources to making a better world, and we are excited to highlight them all month long.\u201d\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\u003EDuring Earth Month, you can participate in service opportunities, attend educational events, weigh in on ways Georgia Tech can meet our climate goals, and more. \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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/01\/tech-beautification-day\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech Beautification Day\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 1, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m., The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design \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\u003EThe kickoff event for Earth Month, organized by the undergraduate Student Government Association and Georgia Tech Greek Week, will see hundreds of volunteers completing projects all over campus. After a welcome breakfast, groups of eight to 10 will be assigned a task with the goal of keeping the Georgia Tech campus as picturesque as ever. With assistance from Georgia Tech Landscaping, projects include planting flowers, trees, and shrubs; pulling weeds; and spreading pine straw. A primary goal of this year\u2019s event is to plant 200 native azaleas.\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\u003EFor registration and additional information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/03\/27\/tech-beautification-day-kicks-earth-month?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Full%20Story%0A\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Digest%20-%20March%2028%2C%202023\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/03\/earth-day-clothing-swap\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Day Clothing Swap at The Kendeda Revolving Closet\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 3 -7, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m., Basement of The \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKendeda Building \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\u003ESustainable fashion is a pillar of this year\u2019s global event. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/campaign\/sustainable-fashion\/\u0022\u003EAccording to earthday.org\u003C\/a\u003E, 87% of the 150 billion garments produced by the fashion industry each year eventually end up in landfills, and just 1% of discarded clothing is recycled. This weeklong event is a chance to donate gently used, clean clothes and recycle torn clothes and textiles. \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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/earth-day-bird-walk-tickets-540857377977\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Day Bird Walk\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 5, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m., The Kendeda Building\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\u003EThe 400-acre Tech campus is home to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/features\/2021\/10\/wildlife-home-campus\u0022\u003Ediverse wildlife populations\u003C\/a\u003E, including many species of birds. Learn more about the region\u2019s birds from an expert guide during the Bird Walk organized by The Kendeda Building and Georgia Audubon Society. The reintroduction of native plants around Kendeda has created a habitat for birds, and the adjoining EcoCommons is part of a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiaaudubon.org\/wildlife-sanctuary-requirements.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewildlife sanctuary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;certified by the Georgia Audubon, making Tech the first main campus in the state to receive the designation.\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\u003EFor registration and additional information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/earth-day-bird-walk-tickets-540857377977\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/energy-club\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESouthern Energy Conference\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 7, 9:30 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., Bill Moore Student Success Center\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 the theme of \u201cbuilding blocks for a zero-carbon future,\u201d the Energy Club will host the conference featuring keynote speakers, company demos, and panels discussing the technology and economics behind the future of the energy sector. Students are invited to compete in the Energy Research Poster Competition with cash prizes on the line. \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\u003EFor registration and additional information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/energy-club\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/11\/ecoreps-earth-month-celebration\u0022\u003EEcoReps Earth Month Celebration\u003C\/a\u003E\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\/h4\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\u003EApril 11, 1 \u2013 3 p.m., \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWest Village Dining Commons\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\u003EHosted by the 2022-23 EcoReps, this event is a celebration of all things sustainability in Housing and Residence Life, highlighting recent successes such as the Energy Competition, the ECGO app, and its growing composting program.\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 additional information\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/11\/ecoreps-earth-month-celebration\u0022\u003E, click here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/node\/666859\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Month Bike Ride\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 11, 4:30 \u2013 6 p.m., Meet on the Front Lawn of the Campus Recreation Center (CRC)\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\u003EHosted by the CRC, the leisurely 7-mile, no-drop ride promotes an alternate form of transportation and a healthy lifestyle. The ride will begin with a welcome from noted bike enthusiast President \u00c1ngel Cabrera and provide an overview of infrastructure projects that are making campus increasingly rider-friendly from Institute Landscape Architect Jason Gregory. \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\u003ERegistration and completion of a waiver are required\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E. Riders are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. Tech students, faculty, and staff can get a free helmet by completing the online\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/commute\/commute-options\/bicycling-pmds\/\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/commute\/commute-options\/bicycling-pmds\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERide Smart Bike\/Scooter Safety class.\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/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:\/\/mycrc.gatech.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=92e2dfce-9aee-4d36-916c-b1fab44eec5f\u0026amp;semesterId=e047d80d-7b9b-4a3a-a058-e3d94fab4b09\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/cc_gatech_2023_03_30\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPropel ATL City Cycling Class - Georgia Tech Community\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 13, 4 \u2013 5 p.m. \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\u003EPropel Atlanta invites the Georgia Tech community to learn the rules of cycling during this instructional group ride. Participants will practice skills in a safe and supportive environment. \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\u003EAfter getting the hang of the basics with a few drills, the 45-minute ride of 3 to 4 gentle miles will begin. Riders will experience Atlanta\u2019s existing bicycle facilities, such as two-directional protected and single-directional bike lanes and sharrows, and learn to ride safely on streets without bike lanes by exercising their legal right to \u201ctake the lane.\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\u003EFor registration information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/cc_gatech_2023_03_30\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/bbiss-seminar-series-anjali-thomas\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Seminar Series: Anjali Thomas\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 13, 3 \u2013 4 p.m., Economic Development Building (BBISS Suite 118)\/Online\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\u003EIn the first of two seminars in this series, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/anjali-thomas\u0022\u003EAnjali Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor and director of the Nunn School Program in Global Development, explores how \u201cbureaucratic hurdles and identity\u0026nbsp;politics shape water access in urban India.\u201d\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\u003EFor additional information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/bbiss-seminar-series-anjali-thomas\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/18\/earth-day-org-fair-and-celebration\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Day Org Fair and Celebration\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 18, 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., The Kendeda Building\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\u003EStudent organizations, academic departments, and groups around Atlanta will have tables set up \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ein The Kendeda Building atrium and patio to promote a sustainable and environmentally conscious community. Enjoy free King of Pops, and bring a t-shirt, tote bag, or other item to be screen-printed with Earth Day designs. The \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOffice of Sustainability will also have recovered shirts that can be used. \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 additional information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/18\/earth-day-org-fair-and-celebration\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eclick here\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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/13\/climate-action-plan-student-engagement-workshop\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClimate Action Plan Student Engagement Workshop\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 20, 5 \u2013 6 p.m., Room 102, Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons\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\u003EWith a goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, Georgia Tech is developing and implementing a comprehensive, cross-cutting \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-climate-action-plan\u0022\u003EClimate Action Plan\u003C\/a\u003E. Students are invited to learn more about the plan and offer their thoughts on how the Institute can meet its climate goals during this engaging workshop hosted by the Office of\u0026nbsp;Sustainability.\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 additional information, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5mqZYVXwcbmoyHk\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/21\/georgia-tech-community-garden-reopening-celebration\u0022\u003ECommunity Garden Ribbon Cutting\u003C\/a\u003E\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\/h4\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\u003EApril 21, 2 \u2013 3 p.m., Community Garden (Instructional Center Lawn)\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\u003ELocated along \u003C\/span\u003Ethe Experiential Walkway, this event invites the Georgia Tech community to check out the newly renovated Community Garden and learn how to get involved. \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 additional information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/04\/21\/georgia-tech-community-garden-reopening-celebration\u0022\u003Eclick\u003C\/a\u003E here.\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\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/film-screening-making-pandemices-at-the-global-media-fest-gmf-tickets-565537647327\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFilm Screening: \u003Cem\u003EMaking Pandemics\u003C\/em\u003E at the Global Media Fest\u003C\/strong\u003E\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 23, 2 \u2013 5 p.m., John Lewis Student Center \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\u003EThe French department in the School of Modern Languages will host a screening of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VViJxk1rCF4\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMaking Pandemics\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a film that \u201cseeks to understand the causes of this epidemic of pandemics\u201d over the past four decades. The screening is free and open to the public. \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\u003EFollowing the film, a panel of guest speakers will discuss its findings. \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\u003EFor more information, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/film-screening-making-pandemices-at-the-global-media-fest-gmf-tickets-565537647327\u0022\u003Eclick here\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\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESustainable-X Hangout\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\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 26, 3 \u2013 4 p.m., \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECenter for Sustainable Business Suite\/Online \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\u003EA partnership between the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/ray-c-anderson-center-for-sustainable-business\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERay C. 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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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Panelists\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;were Matt Davis, chief commercial officer, FlightAware; Clotilde Enel-R\u0026eacute;hel, executive director of programs, Connected Aviation Solutions, Collins Aerospace; and Stacey Wronkowski, vice president of digital technology, United Airlines.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the 30-minute panel session, Garrow led the discussion on examining the new ways data and technology are helping create a more connected, efficient, and sustainable journey for modern airline passengers. The panelists were able to highlight how their companies are tracking information across the entire passenger journey, highlighting ways that they are adopting sophisticated data collection and analysis to make real-time operational decisions and improve the experience for customers across the globe.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnited Airlines spotlighted its ConnectionSaver tool, which sends travelers\u0026nbsp;messages\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;directions to the gate for their connecting flight,\u0026nbsp;information about expected travel time between the two gates, and will even hold the flight for a few minutes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGarrow also asked how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being used to improve technologies and make flying a smoother and more enjoyable process for passengers. Among the many initiatives mentioned,\u0026nbsp;Enel-R\u0026eacute;hel from Collins Aerospace spoke on that company\u0026rsquo;s ongoing efforts to develop and improve the technology used for predictive maintenance monitoring for aircraft to prevent unexpected maintenance issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo close out the discussion, Garrow asked the panelists what\u0026rsquo;s next and how they see technology playing a role. Each panelist responded by emphasizing the importance of data collection, AI, and machine learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGarrow expressed her appreciation for being invited to the panel saying, \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s important as a woman [in] engineering to be featured at conferences like these.\u0026rdquo; She noted that there is an underrepresentation of women in aviation and emphasized the ongoing efforts to change that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGarrow is a professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/schools\/civil-and-environmental-engineering\u0022\u003ESchool of Civil and Environmental Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;is the first woman and the first academic to serve as president in the Airline Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies\u0026rsquo; 60-year history.\u0026nbsp;In her role as co-director for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airmobility.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Urban and Regional Air Mobility,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;she has conducted research in advanced air mobility that has focused on understanding demand for these new modes of transportation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Garrow led a discussion on how technology is improving the airline passenger experience."}],"uid":"35798","created_gmt":"2022-09-20 21:22:57","changed_gmt":"2022-09-22 16:47:54","author":"Ayana Isles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"661326":{"id":"661326","type":"image","title":"Laurie Garrow US Chamber Aerospace Summit ","body":null,"created":"1663709049","gmt_created":"2022-09-20 21:24:09","changed":"1663709078","gmt_changed":"2022-09-20 21:24:38","alt":"","file":{"fid":"250512","name":"DSC03745.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC03745.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC03745.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":784714,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC03745.jpg?itok=naB80v2E"}}},"media_ids":["661326"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"136","name":"Aerospace"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1325","name":"aerospace"},{"id":"1173","name":"aviation"},{"id":"109","name":"Georgia Tech"},{"id":"2556","name":"artificial intelligence"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAyana Isles\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInstitute Communications\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMedia Relations\u0026nbsp;Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"660029":{"#nid":"660029","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Search for Relief Against Extreme Heat ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETemperatures are climbing around the globe, leaving parts of the world sweltering under extreme heat, with record-breaking temperatures fueling wildfires and severe drought in some areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeat waves around the world have dashed records, threatened public health, and buckled infrastructure, in what Georgia Tech researchers say are signs of the climate crisis\u0026#39; impact on day-to-day weather.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This is a stronger heat wave than it used to be,\u0026rdquo; says Georgia Tech heat expert Zachary Handlos in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u0026ldquo;But, really, the concern is that these are expected to happen more frequently as the globe warms and atmosphere warms. So, that means everything is warmer in general.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to data from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers, more than 700 people nationwide died from heat-related causes annually from 2004 to 2018. Some research suggests that the death toll will rise in the coming years as climate change makes extreme heat more common, Handlos adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s like the frog in a boiling pot analogy,\u0026rdquo; said School of Economics Assistant Professor Casey Wichman. \u0026ldquo;It may have been cooler five to 10 years ago, but since those temperature fluctuations changed, it seems each year we seem to break new records and have more extreme records.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile everyone is susceptible to the health effects of heat, some people are at much greater risk than others. Experts at Tech explain that there\u0026rsquo;s a clear divide broken up differentially along socio-economic lines.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Climate change is the greatest threat in human history, and underserved populations are the most at dire risk when it comes to the calamities of the climate crisis,\u0026rdquo; said Tarek Rakha, assistant professor and director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/high-performance-building-lab\u0022\u003EHigh Performance Building Lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;More than a quarter percent of the disabled community live below the poverty line,\u0026rdquo; said Senior Research Engineer Maureen Linden from Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation. \u0026ldquo;So there are more people with disabilities who are living in less resourced environments who wouldn\u0026rsquo;t be able to afford air conditioning, which makes them more susceptible to extreme heat.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn crowded areas such as downtown cities and underserved communities, the buildings tend to be older and not equipped to effectively provide the temporary relief the residents need on high temperature days, Rakha adds. This also leads to many \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/feature\/city-solutions-heat-blackouts\u0022\u003Eblackouts and brownouts in such areas.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERolling blackouts and brownouts have affected major cities in many states including Texas and California, leaving many vulnerable to high temperatures over 100 degrees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELinden points out that such heat-related emergencies also cause problems for the most vulnerable. Those who are unable to regulate their body temperature or rely on specialized equipment are at a critical risk due to the inability to access power and lifesaving power-dependent equipment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPeople with mobility issues face their own difficulty reaching cooling centers either due to distance or the struggle to access areas for relief. This is also something that affects members of the homeless community who may be unable to find adequate shelter, says Wichman.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose on land are not the only ones vulnerable to the heat. Handlos notes that sea creatures in the ocean are also highly vulnerable to the extreme heat affecting the temperatures and acidity of the water.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The prime examples of this are in the Great Barrier Reefs,\u0026rdquo; Handlos said. \u0026ldquo;The high levels of CO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C\/sub\u003E concentration in the water affects the shells of creatures and gradually erodes them over time.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESo what steps are there to prepare for extreme heat or to find relief from sweltering temperatures? Although it may seem daunting to find a solution, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s experts say small changes can lead to immediate relief for now. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECertain mitigating measures such as spending more time indoors and altering times engaging in recreational activities, including running and cycling, can help people avoid the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, says Wichman. Wearing lightweight clothing, taking cool showers or baths, and staying hydrated are also helpful tips for day-to-day activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, accessible communication and services geared toward the disabled community are vital for relief efforts, Linden said. Making sure communications from the National Weather Service are accessible to all, allowing for proper disaster preparation, could help ease the high mortality rates in natural disasters. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, Tech experts stress that policies need to be put in place to ensure the population can survive extreme temperatures in the foreseeable future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a long-term project, but the outcomes of policies for climate change and extreme heat have shown to be positive in these cases,\u0026rdquo; said Wichman.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExperts in This Story\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/handlos-dr-zachary\u0022\u003EZachary Handlos\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca 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Associate Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/shatakshee-dhongde\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EShatakshee Dhongde\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Economics\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;finds that people living in California, Texas, and Florida were more likely than other U.S. residents to experience multiple forms of deprivation, such as lack of access to healthcare or affordable housing. These multiple deprivations combined to push many into a state of poverty that has not been picked up in official income-based measures.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11205-022-02902-z\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDhongde\u0026#39;s paper\u003C\/a\u003E, written with co-author Robert Haveman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is her latest in a series of work on the topic and the first to break down multidimensional poverty on a state-by-state level over more than a decade.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;This is important because there was much variation across states in how the Great Recession and the following recovery affected the multidimensional poor,\u0026quot; Dhongde said. \u0026quot;Now we can apply those lessons to Covid recovery efforts\u202fto help ensure the policies are as effective as possible and reaching the people who need it the most.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EGeographic and demographic breakdown\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnalyzing data from 2008 to 2019, the researchers found that multidimensional poverty increased across the United States during the Great Recession from 2008 to 2010 and gradually declined through 2019.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe analysis showed that poverty among adults aged 18 to 65 was most widespread in the South and West. At the peak of the Great Recession in 2010, 20% of adults in Florida \u0026mdash; more than two million people, according to census reports \u0026mdash; were experiencing at least two measures of deprivation. In Texas, 22% of adults, totaling nearly 3.5 million people, were multidimensionally poor. However, the highest rate of multidimensional poverty was in California, where more than 5.5 million adults \u0026mdash; nearly one in every four \u0026mdash; were multidimensionally poor in 2010.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the North, New York stood out as an exception with a high rate of multidimensional poverty.\u202fAt the same time,\u202fstates such as Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Vermont had some of the lowest multidimensional poverty rates, at\u202f 5% to 6% of the population.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the researchers, the high multidimensional poverty rate in California, Texas, and Florida is partially explained by their large Hispanic populations. Hispanics living in the United States are significantly more likely to experience two or more measures of poverty than other demographic groups, Dhongde and Haveman found. On average, they wrote, white people in the United States had the lowest multidimensional poverty rate at 10.4 percent, Black people and Asians had moderate rates at 14.8 and 16.5 percent, respectively, and Hispanics experienced the highest multidimensional poverty rates at 34.7 percent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELittle overlap with income deprivation\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESurprisingly, the researchers found that having an income below the poverty line and experiencing multidimensional poverty (living with at least two of the six alternative deprivations) did not significantly overlap. According to the research, 13% of adults were multidimensional poor, and about 12.5% were income poor. However, there was a small overlap between the two groups; only 5.5% were both income poor and multidimensional poor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOf the six deprivations studied, most multidimensional poor lacked health insurance and a high school education. They also faced a severe housing cost burden. \u0026ldquo;This underscores our argument that income poverty often fails to capture deprivation in other dimensions affecting the quality of life,\u0026rdquo; Dhongde and Haveman wrote.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELess surprisingly, \u0026ldquo;among individuals who were not income poor, deprivation was highest when individuals had incomes just above the poverty threshold,\u0026rdquo; the researchers found. They recommend expanding policies to help individuals living just above the poverty line as well as those below it to help reduce multidimensional poverty in the U.S.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ETranslating these lessons to Covid-19\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also noted that immigrants were four times more likely to be multidimensionally poor than those born in the United States, and that multidimensional poverty rates were highest among children and young adults, single-parent families, and immigrants. Dhongde and Haveman speculate that these population groups are also the most likely to be socially and economically affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;In coming years, as the country recovers from the pandemic, it will be even more important to monitor multidimensional poverty in conjunction with income poverty in order to get a better idea of the impact on the quality of life experienced by a country\u0026rsquo;s population,\u0026rdquo; they wrote.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESpatial and Temporal Trends in Multidimensional Poverty in the United States over the Last Decade was published in Social Indicators Research:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11205-022-02902-z\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11205-022-02902-z\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe article is the latest in Dhongde\u0026#39;s\u202fbody of literature on the topic, which includes studies on multidimensional poverty during\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article\/authors?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0244130\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe Covid pandemic\u003C\/a\u003E, during\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11205-016-1379-1\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe Great Recession\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-319-58368-6_10\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;among senior citizens\u003C\/a\u003E, and across\u202f\u003Ca 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The studio is part of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/eco-urban-lab\u0022\u003EEco Urban Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, directed by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planning.gatech.edu\/people\/perry-yang\u0022\u003EPerry Yang\u003C\/a\u003E. In the Studio, Georgia Tech designers are changing the way we plan cities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Yang, designers need to know, \u0026ldquo;how urban form accommodates flows of all kinds, including information, energy, and human movements, and how patterns of flows are mapped through physical configurations that change over time.\u0026rdquo; Using advanced analytics on a massive pool of data, designers can see how people choose to use a space. Then, they can make decisions based on real behavior rather than theoretical models or small surveys, Yang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProjects from the Studio recently drew Esri\u0026rsquo;s attention for their advanced use of geographic analytics. As part of the studio, students used large-scale location data to model traffic flows in different segments of Tokyo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEsri is best known as the company that developed GIS (geographic information system)\u0026nbsp;software which is widely used by city and regional planners.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/georgia-tech-students-smart-city-tokyo\/\u0022\u003EEsri\u0026#39;s blog\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;covers innovative use of geospatial data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo date, the Studio has delivered smart-city proposals for three different Tokyo neighborhoods: Urawa-Misono in 2017, Kyojima in 2018-2019, and Shinagawa in 2020. Yang said this year\u0026rsquo;s project will involve the Nihonbashi district, home of the Tokyo Stock Exchange\u0026nbsp;and a historic origin of Tokyo\u0026rsquo;s modern urban culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETokyo is one of the busiest, most populous cities in the world, and as such, it\u0026rsquo;s difficult to create sustainable, healthy environments, said Yang. His studio focuses on global collaboration to solve the problems facing cities like Tokyo.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the Nihonbashi district, the Studio is collaborating with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.due.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/english\/\u0022\u003EDepartment of Urban Engineering at the University of Tokyo\u003C\/a\u003E; the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.globalcarbonproject.org\/\u0022\u003EGlobal Carbon Project\u003C\/a\u003E; the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nies.go.jp\/index-e.html\u0022\u003ENational Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan\u003C\/a\u003E; and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mfut-lab.ducr.u-tokyo.ac.jp\/en\/\u0022\u003EMitsui Fudosan University of Tokyo Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThanks to the diversity of ideas that this collaboration generates, the Tokyo Smart City Studio proposals aren\u0026rsquo;t purely theoretical. Students work on real neighborhood needs identified by the local government, using real on-site data gathered and processed by groundbreaking methods. Massive amounts of data require AI techniques and algorithms to process some of them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EDesign Makes Cities Smart\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnlike a smartphone or a smart home, a smart city is measured by more than its Internet connection or its automation. A city is smart because its design is based on data about flows of people, resources, energy, and information. \u0026ldquo;Empowered by new tools and technologies, cities are now far more designable than ever before. Future urban design and development are to be data-driven,\u0026quot; Yang said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Cities are becoming more interactive and situation-driven and have to be more responsive, adaptable, and resilient to future conditions.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnly in the past few years have smartphones, GPS, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices made real data on a city-wide scale available. These new technologies may enable good planning that is driven by social, institutional, and physical contexts, Yang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EStudents Predict Mobility Using AI Techniques\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut new data and a new design philosophy require new methods of design, which haven\u0026rsquo;t been created yet. \u0026nbsp;To meet this challenge, Yang\u0026rsquo;s students use AI techniques to create models of behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn early test in Urawa-Misono used Tokyo traffic data. The model was \u0026ldquo;trained\u0026rdquo; using existing traffic data. Designers then check the model to see if correctly predicts congestion points. If it works, that suggests the model can be used to estimate the impact of design changes on traffic flow.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMethods like this allow designers to move mobility analytics into the design phase. Mobility is key in the urban environment, but mobility studies usually aren\u0026rsquo;t done until we envision how future urban spaces are shaped through design.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Mobility research during these studios developed test processes to better integrate mobility metrics with design decisions,\u0026rdquo; Yang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following studio in Kyojima expanded the role of deep learning techniques. Georgia Tech students participated in street experiments in Tokyo by carrying vital sensors to measure data such as \u0026nbsp;heart beat, temperature, humidity, UV, pressure and acceleration of human movement, to understand human perception and their connections to urban street environments. Students created a rapid automatic assessment of sequential urban experiences: basically, how pleasant a person would experience walking down a street.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe resulting article,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EComputing Sequential Experience of an Urban Street using Deep Learning Technique\u003C\/em\u003E, led by Helen Chen, a Ph.D. student in the School of City and Regional Planning, was presented at the 2019 International Conference of Urban Informatics.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth the Urawa-Misono and Kyojima studio projects made mobility analysis and feedback part of the design phase, yielding designs better supporting resilience, sustainability, and community health.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EUsing Social Media to Check Risk of Heat Stress\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Tokyo, studio planners expanded mobility studies to include public health. Tokyo officials were concerned that heat waves would pose a risk to the 2020 Olympic crowds.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo address this, researchers used a combination of GPS and social networking service information to track people\u0026rsquo;s motion and response to heat \u0026ldquo;in near real-time [and] in high spatial resolution,\u0026rdquo; said Yang.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents used thermal images from a helicopter to find hot zones. GPS data showed pedestrian exposure to those hot zones. The combination of heat and pedestrian exposure allowed prediction of risky areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn collaboration with partners in Japan, researchers searched geotagged twitter data for terms related to heat discomfort. 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what kinds of activities and amenities they can easily access.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShe recently realized city layouts (where the buildings are, how public transportation works, even where sidewalks are placed) affect romantic couples.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAndris\u0026rsquo;s study, \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/17549175.2021.2005117\u0022\u003ERomantic Relationships and the Built Environment\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026rdquo; has been published in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/journals\/rjou20\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJournal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The study was co-authored by Seolha Lee (MCRP \u0026#39;21).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUrban planners strive to design cities that support community needs. Andris took an unconventional approach to discovering these needs by examining the behavior of couples, rather than individuals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026#39;ve always wanted to look at how people behave in the built environment and the way they behave with other people may be different than the way they behave by themselves.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother traditional approach to urban planning looks at community-level social life, but Andris said this level of analysis doesn\u0026rsquo;t catch the perspective of individuals engaging in joint activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAndris surveyed 124 individuals who are in relationships, specifically seeking information about where couples spend time together, the characteristics of those places, and how areas support romantic relationships.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERestaurants were the top feature respondents liked, with recreation and outdoor spaces following, Andris said. Through the survey, Andris could distinguish types of outdoor activities that were more popular for couples.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We thought it was interesting that the nearby mountain was really popular because people wanted to go hiking together,\u0026rdquo; Andris said. A nearby golf course and a skiing mountain were much less popular despite being easier to access.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study indicated respondents who did not live together value walking paths and streetlights for safer travel between homes. Mapping geographic relationship links can guide planners towards new paths, lights, or transit, said Andris.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Changes in the built environment can affect the quality of personal relationships.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Built environment\u0026rdquo; refers not only to buildings, but also to other constructed features like sidewalks and roads, Andris said. \u0026ldquo;A forest or glacier would not be the built environment, even though it is still the environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn environment that is more conducive to personal relationships can support the well-being of its occupants.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026#39;s nice to be able to see people that you like, and it\u0026#39;s nice to have activities to do with somebody so you can leave the house,\u0026rdquo; said Andris. \u0026ldquo;So having a social life where you have events with people and activities can help increase your well-being and decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe city can do more to support relationships. Something like a sidewalk is not just a physical health or transportation thing, it\u0026rsquo;s also an interpersonal thing, Andris said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Just getting to leave your house and go for a walk with your significant other seems to be a really big important thing and [planners] have only focused on that in terms of health before.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAndris believes that the personal relationship is an overlooked but promising unit of analysis for designing the built environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Romantic ties have their own voice and needs,\u0026rdquo; Andris said. \u0026ldquo;By examining relationships as a vantage point for serving the needs of locals and visitors, planners can play an active role in the success of romance and happy, healthy couples in their areas.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUrban planners are thinking about how to build for romance, Andris said. \u0026ldquo;The idea of a \u0026lsquo;great date night\u0026rsquo; used to mean a night on the town (although today it may evoke something cozy at home due to the pandemic). But are towns built for this?\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We find that certain Points of Interest (POIs) in the city are especially exciting for couples. We found that restaurants and the outdoors were especially well-suited for dates and spending time together. We saw that recreational activities are also more popular than we thought. Other aspects of our cities are still important, like museums, libraries and nightclubs, but these weren\u0026#39;t mentioned as often for couples.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The big picture is that urban planners can support romance by building the facilities\/amenities that couples enjoy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAndris is the director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/friendlycities.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EFriendly Cities Lab\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech. The lab\u0026rsquo;s goal is data-driven love for community, and the study focus is interpersonal relationships in geographic space, Andris said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing from her research of how the built environment can impact relationships, Andris will be a guest editor along with University of Zurich\u0026#39;s Ross Purves for a special issue of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.springer.com\/journal\/43762\/updates\/19250922\u0022\u003EComputational Urban Science\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;later this year. 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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. 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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Chan School of Public Health was also involved in the study, which\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;the first nationwide analysis of the links between key criteria air pollutants \u0026mdash; including fine particulate (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C\/sub\u003E), and ozone (O\u003Csub\u003E3\u003C\/sub\u003E) \u0026mdash; and neurodegeneration incidence in the United States Medicare population.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;The results point to traffic emissions as a main culprit,\u0026quot; says Weber. \u0026quot;Whether the PM2.5 specimens that cause the neurodegeneration\u0026nbsp;are from vehicle tail pipes or from tire and brake wear is important to determine. It not only affects mitigation strategies, but the conversion to electric vehicles in the future may or may not help to mitigate this hazard.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOf the pollutants analyzed, exposures to PM2.5\u0026nbsp;and NO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C\/sub\u003E\u0026nbsp;showed the greatest risk for incidence of dementia and Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease (AD), with effects being the strongest for PM2.5. Putting these findings into context, the national average PM2.5\u0026nbsp;is around 7 micrograms per cubic meter of air (\u0026micro;g\/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E). In looking at larger cities, like Houston and Los Angeles, annual levels in 2020 were above 10 \u0026micro;g\/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study\u0026rsquo;s findings indicate that air pollution differences like these, of 3 \u0026micro;g\/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E, would lead to a predicted 7% increase in AD between more polluted and less polluted cities.\u0026nbsp;Despite variations in the level of PM2.5 from city to city, the authors note that no safe levels actually exist when it comes to the risk of PM2.5\u0026nbsp;on neurodegeneration incidence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We observed a very strong signal between PM2.5\u0026nbsp;exposure and increased risks of\u0026nbsp;dementia and Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease,\u0026rdquo; says Liuhua Shi, assistant professor at Rollins and co-lead author on the paper. \u0026ldquo;To better inform policy for targeted source-specific regulations, it is important to further investigate the\u0026nbsp;relative contributions of various PM2.5\u0026nbsp;components to these conditions, which we are planning to do next.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional findings showed that NO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C\/sub\u003E\u0026nbsp;was also associated with\u0026nbsp;increases in incidences of dementia and Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease. Exposure to O\u003Csub\u003E3\u003C\/sub\u003E did not show an increase in incidence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Environmental Protection Agency\u0026rsquo;s (EPA) current air quality standards for fine particle pollution is 12 \u0026micro;g\/m3. However, according to these findings, that may not be nearly low enough.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We still found strong effects on the risk of developing Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease down to 4 \u0026micro;g\/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E, and the effect was even stronger between 4 and 8 than it was above 8 \u0026micro;g\/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C\/sup\u003E,\u0026rdquo; says Joel Schwartz, professor of environmental epidemiology at the Harvard Chan School, and a co-author on the paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers utilized Medicare data from 2000-2018 for the study. \u0026ldquo;It provided a very rich database, with 2 million cases of dementia and 800,000 cases of AD in our population of 12 million Medicare patients,\u0026rdquo; says Kyle Steenland, professor at Rollins and a co-lead author on the paper.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This study suggests that air pollution might serve as a risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease,\u0026rdquo; says Liu, a co-author on the paper. \u0026ldquo;However, this risk could be potentially mitigated if we further reduce the emissions of hazardous air pollutants.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis project was supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA\/NIH R01 AG074357), the HERCULES Center P30 ES019776, and the Goizueta Alzheimer\u0026#39;s Disease Research Center of Emory University (P50 AG025688).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-021-27049-2\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-021-27049-2\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences researchers show connections to traffic emissions as chief cause "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new cohort study, led by researchers at Emory University in collaboration with Pengfei Liu and Rodney Weber of\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, shows that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risks for developing dementia and Alzheimer\u0026rsquo;s disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences researchers show connections to traffic emissions as chief cause"}],"uid":"34434","created_gmt":"2021-11-22 17:11:00","changed_gmt":"2021-11-30 14:45:19","author":"Renay San Miguel","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-11-22T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2021-11-22T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"588204":{"id":"588204","type":"image","title":"Traffic in Atlanta","body":null,"created":"1488477807","gmt_created":"2017-03-02 18:03:27","changed":"1488478230","gmt_changed":"2017-03-02 18:10:30","alt":"","file":{"fid":"224163","name":"Unknown.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown_3.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Unknown_3.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1912455,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Unknown_3.jpeg?itok=zjfe_C9f"}},"617769":{"id":"617769","type":"image","title":"Pengfei Liu","body":null,"created":"1550079807","gmt_created":"2019-02-13 17:43:27","changed":"1550079807","gmt_changed":"2019-02-13 17:43:27","alt":"","file":{"fid":"235154","name":"P. 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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. 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Most significantly, airlines are now focused on realigning their workforce. During the pandemic, many airlines laid off flight crews, and ramping back up to meet increasing demand is not a quick or simple process. This process includes meeting\u0026nbsp;regulatory requirements in place to get pilots ready to operate aircraft and get back on flight schedules. Garrow urges travelers to plan their trips early, noting that \u0026ldquo;airlines are working hard to meet demand.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAirlines continue to see the impacts of Covid-19.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECovid-19 has greatly affected the way consumers plan for travel. \u0026ldquo;Before the pandemic, scheduling was slightly more predictable, with most people booking flights four to six weeks in advance,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;Garrow explained.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Travelers are now booking flights much closer to their departure date to account for travel restrictions and monitoring Covid-19 trends.\u0026rdquo; This gives airlines less time to plan and\u0026nbsp;react to unexpected demand patterns. Demand uncertainty makes it difficult for carriers to align their supply chain and can lead to an increase in flight cancellations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETips for travelers this season: expect higher fares and plan your flights early.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELabor shortages and staffing issues can also affect travel this season \u0026mdash; particularly the day-of experiences. Many airports have closed their long-term parking lots, car rentals are much more limited and expensive, and TSA wait times will likely be longer during this holiday season. It is important that consumers plan ahead and arrive at the airport early.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EProfessor Laurie Garrow is co-director of the Center for Urban and Regional Air Mobility at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;She is an expert in aviation, travel behavior, data analytics, and discrete choice modeling.\u0026nbsp;In Fall 2020, she was elected to a second term as president of the Airline Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Travel behavior expert, professor Laurie Garrow, offers tips on how to plan for this holiday season amid the pandemic and supply chain issues."}],"uid":"35798","created_gmt":"2021-11-02 22:14:38","changed_gmt":"2021-11-02 22:14:38","author":"Ayana Isles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-11-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-11-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"619707":{"id":"619707","type":"image","title":"Airplane","body":null,"created":"1553694543","gmt_created":"2019-03-27 13:49:03","changed":"1553694543","gmt_changed":"2019-03-27 13:49:03","alt":"","file":{"fid":"235946","name":"airplane.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/airplane.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/airplane.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":56551,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/airplane.jpg?itok=iWrmt9AR"}}},"media_ids":["619707"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"}],"keywords":[{"id":"5419","name":"Travel"},{"id":"185781","name":"holiday travel"},{"id":"167074","name":"Supply Chain"},{"id":"177500","name":"air travel"},{"id":"189256","name":"travel planning"},{"id":"109","name":"Georgia Tech"}],"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\u003EAyana Isles\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMedia Relations\u0026nbsp;Representative\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca dir=\u0022ltr\u0022 href=\u0022mailto:aisles3@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eaisles3@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["aisles3@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"651003":{"#nid":"651003","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Market Expansion","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA broad coalition of organizations from the business, education, government and non-profit sectors today announced the launch of the Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative (SETRI).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe initiative is designed to address one of the region\u0026rsquo;s most pressing needs towards realizing the benefits of electric transportation, namely greater coordination and collaboration among key stakeholders. It will also tackle regional market challenges, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure gaps, accessibility, EV model availability and cost, policy guidance, and consumer awareness, while unlocking untapped opportunities for economic development, job growth, enhanced energy security, and environmental sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;SETRI\u0026rsquo;s ability to convene and partner with experts around a common table is one of the most promising aspects of the coalition,\u0026rdquo; said Rich Simmons, principal research engineer and director at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Energy Policy Innovation Center (EPICenter), and part of the steering committee that conceived SETRI. \u0026ldquo;We believe this is the first time that such a cross-cutting set of stakeholders have agreed to collaborate around major EV opportunities for the Southeast. While focused closely on regional gaps and opportunities, SETRI can also serve as an important model for other regions.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Southeast is not only emerging as a hub for EV manufacturing investment and job creation; it\u0026rsquo;s well positioned to accelerate EV deployment across a diverse set of applications, including fleets. The region accounts for 18% of the nation\u0026rsquo;s population, while capturing over 28% of America\u0026rsquo;s EV manufacturing investment, and a significant share of direct and supply chain jobs across a range of EV markets, including light duty vehicles, busses, and medium and heavy-duty trucks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Southeast has significant potential to realize the many economic, social, and environmental benefits of transportation electrification,\u0026rdquo; said Tom Ashley, vice president of Policy \u0026amp; Market Development at Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group. \u0026ldquo;Indeed, the region is already benefiting from good jobs manufacturing electric vehicles and supporting the electric vehicle supply chain. Greenlots is pleased to join SETRI\u0026rsquo;s founding members to accelerate electrification in the region to ensure these benefits are fully realized. Together, we can enable an emission-free future in the Southeast.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the Southeast is lagging the nation in EV sales and charging station deployment, accounting for just 10% of national EV sales and 13% of EV chargers deployed. The region is also significantly underrepresented in utility and government funding for transportation electrification: the Southeast accounts for approximately 1% of utility investment and 4% of government funding nationwide. Given the region\u0026rsquo;s abundant, affordable, and increasingly clean electric power, and an expanding manufacturing supply chain for EVs, the Southeast has much to gain from transportation electrification. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENearly 60 public and private organizations are founding signatories to SETRI\u0026rsquo;s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating the benefits of electric transportation for the region. This coalition includes charging companies, utilities, automakers, public officials, city planners, non-profit organizations, and universities and other research institutions. The coalition will leverage the expertise and resources needed to help state leaders navigate the transition to electric mobility.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As a Georgia-based manufacturer of EV school buses, Blue Bird is excited to be part of SETRI,\u0026rdquo; said Trevor Rudderham, Blue Bird senior vice president, Electrification. \u0026ldquo;We look forward to collaborating with a diverse set of regional partners to help further EV adoption throughout the Southeast.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe SETRI coalition welcomes the participation of additional organizations in the Southeast electrification transportation ecosystem. Entities interested in signing the MOU can do so at any time, and participation in the coalition is not restricted to signatories.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERead the full press release \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/broad-coalition-forms-southeast-electric-transportation-regional-initiative-setri-to-accelerate-ev-market-expansion-301382869.html?tc=eml_cleartime\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/southeastev.org\/\u0022\u003ESoutheastev.org\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSee the full list of signatories \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/southeastev.org\/documents\/SETRI-signatories.pdf\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech among 60 stakeholders to leverage transportation electrification opportunities in Southeast."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA broad coalition of organizations from the business, education, government and non-profit sectors announced the launch of the Southeast Electric Transportation Regional Initiative (SETRI). SETRI has been designed to address one of the region\u0026rsquo;s most pressing needs towards realizing the benefits of electric transportation, namely greater coordination and collaboration among key stakeholders. It will also tackle regional market challenges, such as electric vehicle (EV) charging and infrastructure gaps, accessibility, EV model availability and cost, policy guidance, and consumer awareness, while unlocking untapped opportunities for economic development, job growth, enhanced energy security, and environmental sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"SETRI will work to address the region\u2019s most pressing needs towards realizing the benefits of electric transportation, such as greater coordination and collaboration among key stakeholders, and regional market challenges."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2021-09-22 14:47:54","changed_gmt":"2021-09-22 17:11:18","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-09-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-09-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"648279":{"id":"648279","type":"image","title":"Electric Cars at SE Policy Forum","body":null,"created":"1624388668","gmt_created":"2021-06-22 19:04:28","changed":"1629467899","gmt_changed":"2021-08-20 13:58:19","alt":"Several electric cars parked outside the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.","file":{"fid":"246096","name":"evcarphoto_2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/evcarphoto_2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/evcarphoto_2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":535127,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/evcarphoto_2.jpg?itok=dYqESI5w"}},"651029":{"id":"651029","type":"image","title":"Rich Simmons Portrait Scaled","body":null,"created":"1632330642","gmt_created":"2021-09-22 17:10:42","changed":"1632330642","gmt_changed":"2021-09-22 17:10:42","alt":"Portrait of Rich Simmons","file":{"fid":"247025","name":"Rich_Simmons_portrait_2015_small.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Rich_Simmons_portrait_2015_small.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Rich_Simmons_portrait_2015_small.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":114701,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Rich_Simmons_portrait_2015_small.jpg?itok=U95ElPcS"}}},"media_ids":["648279","651029"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/broad-coalition-forms-southeast-electric-transportation-regional-initiative-setri-to-accelerate-ev-market-expansion-301382869.html?tc=eml_cleartime","title":"SETRI Press Release."},{"url":"https:\/\/southeastev.org\/","title":"Visit the SETRI website."},{"url":"https:\/\/southeastev.org\/documents\/SETRI-signatories.pdf","title":"Full list of signatories."}],"groups":[{"id":"367481","name":"SEI Energy"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"},{"id":"188897","name":"SETRI"},{"id":"144041","name":"Epicenter"},{"id":"188121","name":"Rich Simmons"},{"id":"12819","name":"electric vehicles"},{"id":"188898","name":"transportation electrification"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"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:brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EBrent Verrill\u003C\/a\u003E, Research Communications Program Manager, SEI\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"649133":{"#nid":"649133","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Joins the U.S. National Science Foundation to Advance AI Research and Education","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor decades, the Georgia Institute of Technology has focused on advancing artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary research and education designed to produce leading-edge technologies. Over the next five years, Georgia Tech will make a substantial investment in AI that includes hiring an additional 100 researchers in the field, further solidifying its standing as a leader in the teaching and discovery of machine learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToday, Georgia Tech received two National Science Foundation (NSF) Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards, totaling $40 million. A third award for $20 million was granted to the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), with Georgia Tech serving as one of the leading academic institutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;It is essential that we bring together our best minds to ensure that AI delivers on its promise to create a more prosperous, sustainable, safe, and fair future for everyone,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;\u0026Aacute;ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;These NSF awards recognize Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s vast expertise in machine learning and AI and will help us further develop our resources and amplify our impact in these crucial fields.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChaouki T. Abdallah, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech, concurred, citing major efforts under development to help create a more robust and inclusive future of AI, both on campus and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are incredibly grateful to the NSF for their investment and excited for the opportunities made possible because of this research,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;At Tech, our mission is to advance technology and improve the human condition, catalyzing research that matters. We invested in a unified approach to interdisciplinary research aligned with industry relevance and societal impact, and these awards demonstrate a clear return on that strategy.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECollectively, NSF made a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/news\/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=303176\u0022\u003E$220 million investment in 11 new NSF-led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am delighted to announce the establishment of new NSF National AI Research Institutes as we look to expand into all 50 states,\u0026rdquo; said National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. \u0026ldquo;These Institutes are hubs for academia, industry, and government to accelerate discovery and innovation in AI. Inspiring talent and ideas everywhere in this important area will lead to new capabilities that improve our lives, from medicine to entertainment to transportation and cybersecurity, and position us in the vanguard of competitiveness and prosperity.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELed by NSF, and in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u0026rsquo;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Google, Amazon, Intel, and Accenture, the National AI Research Institutes will act as connections in a broader nationwide network to pursue transformational advances in a range of economic sectors, and science and engineering fields \u0026mdash; from food system security to next-generation edge networks. In addition to Georgia Tech and GRA, the University of California San Diego, Duke University, Iowa State University, North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University, and University of Washington are the lead universities included in the 11 AI Institutes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe AI Institutes at Georgia Tech \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe three newly established Institutes will address societal challenges, including home care for aging adults; energy, logistics, and supply chains; sustainability; the widening gap in job opportunities; and changing needs in workforce development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/649114\/new-ai-institute-builds-tech-support-aging\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups (AI-CARING)\u003C\/a\u003E will seek to create a vibrant discipline focused on personalized, collaborative AI systems that will improve quality of care for the aging. The systems will learn individual models of human behavior and how they change over time and use that knowledge to better collaborate and communicate in caregiving environments. Led by Sonia Chernova, associate professor of interactive computing at Georgia Tech, the AI systems will help a growing population of older adults sustain independence, improve quality of life, and increase effectiveness of care coordination across the care network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The AI-CARING Institute builds on our existing strengths in AI and in technology for aging. It will create not only novel solutions, but a new generation of researchers focused on the interaction between the two,\u0026rdquo; said Charles Isbell, dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair in the College of Computing. \u0026ldquo;Our aim is to build cutting-edge technologies that improve the lives of everyone, and I can\u0026rsquo;t think of a better example than AI-CARING.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/team-led-isyes-pascal-van-hentenryck-awarded-20m-nsf-grant-fund-center-study-ai-and\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4Opt)\u003C\/a\u003E will revolutionize decision-making on a large scale \u0026ndash; fusing AI and mathematical optimization into intelligent systems that will achieve breakthroughs that neither field can achieve independently. Additionally, it will create pathways from high school to undergraduate and graduate education and workforce development training for AI in engineering that will empower a generation of underrepresented students and teachers to join the AI revolution. Led by Pascal Van Hentenryck, A. Russell Chandler III chair and professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, AI4Opt will tackle use cases in energy, resilience and sustainability, supply chains, and circuit design and control.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;AI4Opt, with its focus on AI and optimization, will create new pathways for novel tools that allow better engineering applications to benefit society,\u0026rdquo; said Raheem Beyah, dean of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair. \u0026ldquo;This will allow engineers to build\u0026nbsp;higher quality\u0026nbsp;materials, more efficient renewable resources, new computing systems, and more, while also reinforcing the field as a career path for diverse students.\u0026nbsp;The new institute complements the College\u0026rsquo;s commitment to the integration of AI in engineering disciplines.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ic.gatech.edu\/news\/649137\/georgia-tech-will-help-bring-critical-advancements-online-learning-part-multimillion\u0022\u003ENSF AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (ALOE)\u003C\/a\u003E will lead the country and the world in the development of novel AI theories and techniques for enhancing the quality of adult online education, making this mode of learning comparable to that of in-person education in STEM disciplines. Together with partners in the technical college systems and educational technology sector, ALOE will advance online learning using virtual assistants to make education more available, affordable, achievable, and ultimately more equitable. This Institute is led by the GRA, with support from Georgia Tech and the University System of Georgia (USG). Ashok Goel, professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech, will serve as executive director. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Online education for adults has enormous implications for tomorrow\u0026rsquo;s workforce,\u0026rdquo; said Myk Garn, a GRA senior advisor, assistant vice chancellor for New Models of Learning at the USG, and ALOE\u0026rsquo;s principal investigator. \u0026ldquo;Yet, serious questions remain about the quality of online learning and how best to teach adults online. Artificial intelligence offers a powerful technology for dramatically improving the quality of online learning and adult education.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Future of AI at Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is poised to strategically reimagine the future of AI. Currently, 66% of Georgia Tech undergraduate computer science students have an academic concentration in Intelligence, focusing on the top-to-bottom computational models of intelligence. The College of Computing\u0026rsquo;s recently launched Ph.D. program in machine learning pulls from faculty in all six colleges across the Institute, and many new courses are being developed that teach AI as a tool for science and engineering. Georgia Tech is exploring the potential creation of a school or college of AI within the next five years, further building on its expansive AI and machine learning footprint. The NSF AI Institutes awards will enable all AI-related academic programs to scale and further differentiate Georgia Tech as a leader in AI education.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, the awards will expand and complement ongoing AI research efforts at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). In the last fiscal year, GTRI received millions of dollars in research awards from the Department of Defense and other sponsors for AI-affiliated research, and currently, many GTRI researchers are focused on AI-affiliated projects.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As part of Georgia Tech, GTRI will greatly benefit from the advances in AI that will be achieved as a result of these NSF-funded Institutes, helping us further excel in our aim to deliver leading-edge AI research that benefits national security,\u0026rdquo; said Mark Whorton, GTRI\u0026rsquo;s chief technology officer. \u0026ldquo;GTRI is one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading institutes of applied research for national security specifically because of our deep engagement and close affiliation with the academic units of Georgia Tech. AI is a tool we use in conducting larger research objectives, and we believe strongly that these AI Institutes will enable GTRI to put more research into practice.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech has for decades now been pursuing new AI technologies, and now leads the way in AI that is responsible to the needs of the humans who use it,\u0026rdquo; Isbell said. \u0026ldquo;We have also worked hard to expand access to AI, especially for underrepresented groups. These Institutes will build on that history, expanding both our ability to create new technologies and to train the next generation of innovators. I look forward to watching them grow and develop.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is a top 10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute offers business, computing, design, engineering, liberal arts, and sciences degrees. Its nearly 40,000 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 National Science Foundation \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. National Science Foundation propels the nation forward by advancing fundamental research in all fields of science and engineering. NSF supports research and people by providing facilities, instruments, and funding to support their ingenuity and sustain the U.S. as a global leader in research and innovation. With a fiscal year 2021 budget of $8.5 billion, NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities, and institutions. Each year, NSF receives more than 40,000 competitive proposals and makes about 11,000 new awards. Those awards include support for cooperative research with industry, Arctic and Antarctic research and operations, and U.S. participation in international scientific efforts.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Georgia Research Alliance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u2028\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) helps Georgia\u0026rsquo;s university scientists do more research and start more companies. By expanding research and entrepreneurship capacity at public and private universities, GRA grows the Georgia economy by driving more investment in the state, developing a high-tech workforce, and strengthening Georgia\u0026rsquo;s reputation for innovation.\u0026nbsp;For 30 years, GRA has worked in partnership with the University System of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to create the companies and jobs of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s future. Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gra.org\/\u0022\u003EGRA.org\u003C\/a\u003E for more information.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EContact: Georgia Parmelee | \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:georgia.parmelee@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egeorgia.parmelee@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E | 404.281.7818\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech received two National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards, totaling $40 million. 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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. Restoring supply lines, primarily of the private sector, would accelerate recovery, according to the report, but relief efforts can unintentionally conflict with that.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Relief supply chains inevitably compete with regular supply chains, given limited resources, such as transportation. If the focus is primarily on pushing relief supply rather than restoring infrastructure and supply chains to normalcy, we may unwittingly delay recovery and prolong the aftermath,\u0026rdquo; said Keskinocak, who is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pinar-keskinocak\u0022\u003EWilliam W. George Chair and Professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearchers on the ground\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2017, in the wakes of hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the last of which killed over 3,000 people, FEMA assigned the National Academies to make recommendations on improving relief response. Keskinocak and her colleagues traveled to the storm-damaged sites to collect information for their report.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We spoke to stakeholders in affected areas \u0026ndash; local governments, businesses, health systems, and more. 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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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In 2014, the most recent year with data, the number was 4.3 billion tons and growing, and waste from livestock outweighed that from humans five to one at the country level.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Exposure to both human and animal waste represent a threat to public health, particularly in low-income areas of the world that may not have resources to implement the best management and sanitation practices,\u0026rdquo; said Joe Brown, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. \u0026ldquo;But estimating the amount of recoverable feces in the world also highlights the enormous potential from a resource perspective.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMetals, phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium are all among the resources that could be recovered from human and animal waste. The researchers pointed to an earlier analysis that estimated the value of recoverable metals alone reaches $13 million a year from the waste of one million people.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers looked at data from 2003 to 2014 as well as projections through 2030. The study combined global animal population data from the United Nations, human population data from the World Bank as well as earlier research on animal-specific estimates of fecal production.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom 2003 to 2014, the amount of waste biomatter produced grew annually by more than 57 million tons as both human and livestock populations grew. The researchers estimated that by 2030, the total amount of global fecal biomass produced each year would reach at least five billion tons, with livestock waste outweighing that from humans six to one at the country level.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This paper demonstrates that building more latrines in developing parts of the world isn\u0026rsquo;t going to solve all of our waste management problems,\u0026rdquo; Brown said. \u0026ldquo;Animal waste has the potential to negatively impact health in many of the same ways as with human waste, from spreading enteric infections to hurting growth and cognitive development of the humans exposed.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile chickens were the most plentiful livestock globally, cattle, with their larger body mass, produced the most fecal waste on the planet. As a result, countries with high numbers of cattle, such as those in the Americas, produced the most waste by mass.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers estimated that by 2030, the planet\u0026rsquo;s total annual fecal and urinary biomass could contain as much as 100 million tons of phosphorus, 30 million tons of potassium, 18 million tons of calcium, and 5.5 million tons of magnesium, to name a few recoverable materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile much of the attention on reducing disease transmission has focused through the decades on pathogens associated with human waste, much less attention has been given to animal waste, the researchers wrote, despite livestock accounting for 80 percent of the global fecal biomass generated.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Ultimately, shining a light on the amount of waste that we produce is the first step toward shaping policies and regional planning geared toward maximizing public health and resource recovery,\u0026rdquo; Brown said. \u0026ldquo;This is an area where there\u0026rsquo;s a huge need for attention and investment \u0026ndash; to help develop next-generation waste management innovations, for both large-scale and small-scale animal husbandry operations, that will enable us to maximize human health and meet the global demand for natural resources.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003E represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECITATION\u003C\/strong\u003E: David M. 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Owned by the city, it has 5G mobile data connectivity, smart infrastructure like connected traffic lights, a dedicated fiber-optic data network, and an operations center where researchers can track data from all the connected devices and sensors on the track. 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You climb out to see gridlock down every street in view, then a news alert on your watch tells you that hackers have paralyzed all Manhattan traffic by randomly stranding internet-connected cars.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFlashback to July 2019, the dawn of autonomous vehicles and other connected cars, and physicists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Multiscale Systems, Inc. have applied physics \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/abstract\/10.1103\/PhysRevE.100.012316\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ein a new study\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to simulate what it would take for future hackers to wreak exactly this widespread havoc by randomly stranding these cars. The researchers want to expand the current discussion on automotive cybersecurity, which mainly focuses on hacks that could \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/money.cnn.com\/technology\/our-driverless-future\/keep-hackers-out-of-your-driverless-car\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecrash one car\u003C\/a\u003E or run over one pedestrian, to include potential mass mayhem.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey warn that even with increasingly tighter cyber defenses, the amount of data breached has soared in the past four years, but objects becoming hackable can convert the rising cyber threat into a potential physical menace.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Unlike most of the data breaches we hear about, hacked cars have physical consequences,\u0026rdquo; said Peter Yunker, who co-led the study and is an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.physics.gatech.edu\/user\/peter-yunker\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eassistant professor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt may not be that hard for state, terroristic, or mischievous actors to commandeer parts of the internet of things, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.spectator.co.uk\/2018\/07\/the-dream-of-driverless-cars-is-dying\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eincluding cars\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With cars, one of the worrying things is that currently there is effectively one central computing system, and a lot runs through it. You don\u0026rsquo;t necessarily have separate systems to run your car and run your satellite radio. If you can get into one, you may be able to get into the other,\u0026rdquo; said Jesse Silverberg of Multiscale Systems, Inc., who co-led the study with Yunker\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFreezing traffic solid\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn simulations of hacking internet-connected cars, the researchers froze traffic in Manhattan nearly solid, and it would not even take that to wreak havoc. Here are their results, and the numbers are conservative for reasons mentioned below.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Randomly stalling 20 percent of cars during rush hour would mean total traffic freeze. At 20 percent, the city has been broken up into small islands, where you may be able to inch around a few blocks, but no one would be able to move across town,\u0026rdquo; said David Yanni, a graduate research assistant in Yunker\u0026rsquo;s lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot all cars on the road would have to be connected, just enough for hackers to stall 20 percent of all cars on the road. For example, if 40 percent of all cars on the road were connected, hacking half would suffice.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHacking 10 percent of all cars at rush hour would debilitate traffic enough to prevent emergency vehicles from expediently cutting through traffic that is inching along citywide. The same thing would happen with a 20 percent hack during intermediate daytime traffic.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers\u0026rsquo; results appear \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/abstract\/10.1103\/PhysRevE.100.012316\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ein the journal\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EPhysical Review E\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;on July 20, 2019\u003C\/a\u003E. The study is not embargoed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Csup\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Ready for graduate school?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gradadmiss.gatech.edu\/apply-now\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHere\u0026#39;s how to apply to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/a\u003E]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIt could take less\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the city to be safe, hacking damage would have to be below that. In other cities, things could be worse.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Manhattan has a nice grid, and that makes traffic more efficient. Looking at cities without large grids like Atlanta, Boston, or Los Angeles, and we think hackers could do worse harm because a grid makes you more robust with redundancies to get to the same places down many different routes,\u0026rdquo; Yunker said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers left out factors that would likely worsen hacking damage, thus a real-world hack may require stalling even fewer cars to shut down Manhattan.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I want to emphasize that we only considered static situations \u0026ndash; if roads are blocked or not blocked. In many cases, blocked roads spill over traffic into other roads, which we also did not include. If we were to factor in these other things, the number of cars you\u0026rsquo;d have to stall would likely drop down significantly,\u0026rdquo; Yunker said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers also did not factor in ensuing public panic nor car occupants becoming pedestrians that would further block streets or cause accidents. Nor did they consider hacks that would target cars at locations that maximize trouble.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey also stress that they are not cybersecurity experts, nor are they saying anything about the likelihood of someone carrying out such a hack. They simply want to give security experts a calculable idea of the scale of a hack that would shut a city down.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers do have some general ideas of how to reduce the potential damage.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Split up the digital network influencing the cars to make it impossible to access too many cars through one network,\u0026rdquo; said lead author Skanka Vivek, a postdoctoral researcher in Yunker\u0026rsquo;s lab. \u0026ldquo;If you could also make sure that cars next to each other can\u0026rsquo;t be hacked at the same time that would decrease the risk of them blocking off traffic together.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraffic jams as physics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYunker researches in soft matter physics, which looks at how constituent parts \u0026ndash; in this case, connected cars \u0026ndash; act as one whole physical phenomenon. The research team analyzed the movements of cars on streets with varying numbers of lanes, including how they get around stalled vehicles and found they could apply a physics approach to what they observed.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Whether traffic is halted or not can be explained by classic percolation theory used in many different fields of physics and mathematics,\u0026rdquo; Yunker said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Percolation_theory\u0022 rel=\u0022noopener noreferrer\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPercolation theory\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is often used in materials science to determine if a desirable quality like a specific rigidity will spread throughout a material to make the final product uniformly stable. In this case, stalled cars spread to make formerly flowing streets rigid and stuck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe shut streets would be only those in which hacked cars have cut off all lanes or in which they have become hindrances that other cars can\u0026rsquo;t maneuver around and do not include streets where hacked cars still allow traffic flow.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers chose Manhattan for their simulations because a lot of data was available on that city\u0026rsquo;s traffic patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso READ: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.rh.gatech.edu\/features\/connected-new-world\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026#39;s cybersecurity researchers tackle the\u0026nbsp;internet of things\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe study was coauthored by Skanda Vivek and David Yanni of Georgia Tech and Jesse Silverberg of Multiscale Systems, Inc. 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A $4 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help apply data science and engineering to address those challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe funding will continue support for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/southbigdatahub.org\/\u0022\u003ESouth Big Data Innovation Hub\u003C\/a\u003E, an organization that helps 16 Southern States and the District of Columbia identify and utilize data science and engineering to address critical societal needs. 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Over the last three years, we have made great strides within our priority areas and are looking to broaden that reach in the next four years.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NSF-supported data hubs play four key roles: (1) Accelerating public-private partnerships that break down barriers between industry, academia and government, (2) Growing R\u0026amp;D communities that connect data scientists with domain scientists and practitioners, (3) Facilitating data sharing and shared cyber infrastructure and services, and (4) Building data science capacity for education and workforce development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is a global shortage of data science and analytics talent that is threatening the future of innovation,\u0026rdquo; added Rawlings-Goss \u0026ldquo;By working across sectors, the South Hub joins in creating solutions to increase the capacity of universities and industry to work on pressing problems for our region and for the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPriorities for the hubs are determined regionally to bring together collaborators that include academics, community leaders, local and state government executives, regional businesses, national laboratories and others, explained Srinivas Aluru, principal investigator for the Hub, which was launched in 2015 and won the 2019 Georgia Tech Outstanding Achievement in Research Development Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We want to collaborate to help solve regional problems using the resources of the Hub,\u0026rdquo; explained Aluru, who is also co-executive director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;We are addressing truly regional issues that affect more than one state and more than one set of collaborators. 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Trying to understand and address these health disparities is one of our big data challenges,\u0026rdquo; Aluru said.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Cities and Communities\u003C\/strong\u003E: Collection and integration of data on infrastructure, sensors, and behavior to design efficient use of resources and services, and to achieve a higher quality, affordable lifestyle, as well as concrete applications of analytics and machine learning to improve the nation\u0026rsquo;s energy production and smart grid.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvanced Materials and Manufacturing:\u003C\/strong\u003E Access to data infrastructure for creating new materials for advanced manufacturing in every state. \u0026ldquo;Manufacturing is very important to the Southeast, and we plan to workwith the state manufacturing extension partnerships in different states, trying to inject big data techniques into materials science and manufacturing to shorten the deployment cycle,\u0026rdquo; Aluru added.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEnvironment and Coastal Hazards\u003C\/strong\u003E: Prevention and enhanced response to natural and human-induced environmental hazards. Southern states are disproportionately affected by hurricanes on the both the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Understanding these threats and how best to protect people and property is critical.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESocial Cybersecurity\u003C\/strong\u003E: Best practices across sectors to forecast cyber-mediated changes in human behavior to ensure private, secure and ethical data sharing, reporting and use. \u0026ldquo;In modern times the virtual world is a force in and of itself; we want to support transparency in how it can change interactions and social outcomes,\u0026rdquo; said Rawlings-Goss.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new NSF award includes seed funding designed to evaluate the feasibility of new big data projects. Part of a hub-and-spoke system, the seed money should help create new spokes to address specific data issues identified by collaborators.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Developing innovative, effective solutions to grand challenges requires linking scientists and engineers with local communities,\u0026rdquo; said Jim Kurose, Assistant Director for Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the NSF. \u0026ldquo;The Big Data Hubs provide the glue to achieve those links, bringing together teams of data science researchers with cities, municipalities and anchor institutions.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, the goal is to harness the synergy of the collaborators to address issues that require the use of data science and engineering techniques.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;By catalyzing partnerships that integrate academic researchers into the fabric of communities across the U.S., we can accelerate and deepen the impact of basic research on a range of societal issues, from water management to efficient transportation systems,\u0026rdquo; said Beth Plale, one of the NSF program directors managing the Big Data Hubs awards.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe South Big Data Hub was funded through the National Science Foundation\u0026rsquo;s Big Data Science \u0026amp; Engineering Program, Awards 1550305 and 1550291. 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\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\u003EPrecision medicine and understanding health disparities, innovation to power competitive manufacturing, technology for smarter communities, and addressing coastal hazards such as hurricanes are among the challenges facing the Southern United States. 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It would have perfectly steered stress waves in the ground, like those emanating from a blast, around objects like buildings to make them \u0026ldquo;untouchable.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDespite casting serious doubt on dozens of theoretical papers that have pursued\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;elastodynamic\u0026rdquo; cloaking, the new study\u0026rsquo;s authors from the Georgia Institute of Technology don\u0026rsquo;t think civil engineers should completely give up on it, just on the idea of an ideal cloak. Limited cloaking could still add a degree of protection to structures, particularly against some stress waves common in earthquakes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With cloaking, there is this expectation that if you get any kind of stress wave from any kind of direction, a cloak should be able to hide the object from it. We now see that it is not possible,\u0026rdquo; said principal investigator Arash Yavari, a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/Faculty\/421\/overview\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprofessor in Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s School of Civil and Environmental\u0026nbsp;Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and in the George W. Woodruff School of\u0026nbsp;Mechanical Engineering. \u0026ldquo;But for a large class of disturbances, namely the in-plane disturbances, you could probably design a good cloak.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn an earthquake, in-plane disturbances are seismic waves that track along\u0026nbsp;flatter and broader \u003Cs\u003E--\u003C\/s\u003E\u0026nbsp;or planar \u003Cs\u003E--\u003C\/s\u003E\u0026nbsp;paths\u0026nbsp;through the surface of the Earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYavari and coauthor Ashkan Golgoon, a graduate research assistant studying with Yavari, published their study \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00205-019-01389-2\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ein the journal \u003Cem\u003EArchive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, \u003C\/em\u003Ea leading journal on theoretical solid mechanics, on May 16, 2019\u003C\/a\u003E. The research was funded by the Army Research Office.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere\u0026#39;s what the dream of cloaking for stress waves looks like,\u0026nbsp;some theoretical errors the researchers\u0026nbsp;say\u0026nbsp;have errantly\u0026nbsp;perpetuated\u0026nbsp;that dream and what to do now that the bubble has burst.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe dream cloak\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe theoretical dream of elastodynamic cloaking to steer stress waves past a structure like it isn\u0026rsquo;t even there has a lot in common with the dream of an invisibility cloak, which would bend light \u0026mdash; electromagnetic waves \u0026mdash; around an object then point it out the other side.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe light waves hitting the viewer\u0026rsquo;s eye would reveal what is behind the object but not the object itself. In elastodynamic cloaking, the waves are not electromagnetic but mechanical, moving through the ground. Hypothetically, cloaking the object would completely isolate it from the waves.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a scenario to protect, say, a nuclear reactor from any stress waves traveling through the ground, whether from a natural or human-made calamity, ideally, civil engineers might lower the base of the reactor into a hole below the surface of the ground. They would build a protective cylinder or a half-spherical underground bowl around it with special materials to steer the stress waves around the circle.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are dreams, then there are the study\u0026rsquo;s findings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We proved that the shape of the cloak does not matter, whether spherical or cylindrical, you can\u0026rsquo;t completely cloak,\u0026rdquo; Yavari said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Csup\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Thinking about grad school?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gradadmiss.gatech.edu\/apply-now\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHere\u0026#39;s how to apply to Georgia Tech.\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe erroneous analogy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA lot of theory and math from electromagnetic (light) cloaking has been transferred onto elastodynamic cloaking research, and some of the former appears to have thrown a wrench into the latter.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Many times, analogies from other fields are useful, but elasticity adds multiple physical factors that you don\u0026rsquo;t have in electromagnetism,\u0026rdquo; Yavari said. \u0026ldquo;For example, the balance of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/physics\/chapter\/10-7-gyroscopic-effects-vector-aspects-of-angular-momentum\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eangular momentum\u003C\/a\u003E is being violated in much of the research literature.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAngular momentum is a property of mass in rotational motion, and it is resistant to changes. Many people have experienced angular momentum by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3a7QXBu_rEM\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Etilting a spinning gyroscope\u003C\/a\u003E and watching it stubbornly move down an unexpected path.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough it\u0026rsquo;s a wave, light is photons, which have no mass. Stress waves, on the other hand, travel through matter \u0026mdash; specifically, solid matter as opposed to liquid or gas \u0026mdash; and that adds pivotal\u0026nbsp;dynamics to the equation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThose dynamics\u0026nbsp;also affect that hole that hides the object. Without it, the stress waves travel pretty uniformly through a medium, but with it, stresses concentrate around the hole and mess up the neat geometry of the wave patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Roman cloak?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhat to do? Cloak anyway. If the ideal solution does not exist, make an imperfect one.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The math says that cloaking is not possible in the strict sense. When you understand that, you don\u0026rsquo;t waste time,\u0026rdquo; Yavari said. \u0026ldquo;You formulate problems that optimize with what you do know around targeted stresses or loads you want to protect against.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEngineers could protect against\u0026nbsp;important earthquake stresses if they use materials that have been specifically pre-stressed, have certain elastic properties and distribution of densities that are detailed in the study. A real-life cloak can fall short of an ideal and still be great.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;If instead of 100 percent of the wave energy I only feel 10 or 20 percent, it\u0026rsquo;s a huge deal because engineering is not a pursuit of absolute ideals,\u0026rdquo; Yavari said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEven the ancient Romans, notoriously math-phobic, appear to have \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.technologyreview.com\/s\/613550\/roman-amphitheaters-act-like-seismic-invisibility-cloaks\/amp\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Einadvertently built seismic cloaks in their design of amphitheaters\u003C\/a\u003E, according to a report in \u003Cem\u003EMIT Technology Review\u003C\/em\u003E. Their resemblance to modern experimental cloaking devices may have helped preserve them for 2,000 years in seismically active regions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new study also examined a popular idea in civil engineering\u0026nbsp;that building with a family of materials that have a microstructure making them \u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/silver.neep.wisc.edu\/~lakes\/Coss.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECosserat solids\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo; might allow for perfect cloaking. The authors concluded that this also can\u0026rsquo;t work. The study did not consider so-called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iop.org\/resources\/topic\/archive\/metamaterials\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emetamaterials\u003C\/a\u003E, which have received attention for rerouting in particular light waves.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlso READ: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/features\/living-building-challenge-accepted\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Kendeda \u0026quot;living building\u0026quot; will generate its own electricity and extract its water from the air\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis research was supported by the Army Research Office (grants ARO W911NF-16-1-0064 and ARO W911NF-18-1-0003\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cem\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EAny findings, conclusions or recommendations are those of the authors and not necessarily of the Army Research Office.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWriter and Media Representative\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBen Brumfield (404-660-1408)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia 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\u003EEmail:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ben.brumfield@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eben.brumfield@comm.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESome\u0026nbsp;have dreamt of creating\u0026nbsp;the perfect cloak to make buildings impervious to stress waves caused by bombs,\u0026nbsp;earthquakes or other calamities. 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Communities Address Transportation, Housing, Flooding Challenges","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFour Georgia communities are exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with local partners and Georgia Institute of Technology research teams to help drive the state\u0026rsquo;s smart development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech leads the pilot \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Communities Challenge\u003C\/a\u003E, which supports one-year projects to develop and implement smart design solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the state.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe four selected localities were chosen from a pool of applicants statewide.The cities of Albany and Chamblee and the counties of Chatham and Gwinnett are focusing on pilot projects to improve local housing investments, address traffic and transportation challenges, and develop more targeted flooding forecasts of storms and sea level rise along Georgia\u0026rsquo;s coast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA local government coordinates each project. But community and neighborhood groups, industry, and others are crucial collaborators. A Georgia Tech researcher conducts studies and provides guidance in pursuit of each project\u0026rsquo;s goals, supported by graduate and undergraduate students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach community has received $50,000 in grants and $25,000 from Georgia Tech in research support. Communities also raised matched funds. Georgia Power is the lead sponsor, with additional financial support from the Atlanta Regional Commission. The work began in September 2018 and will continue through September 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents are engaged through the research projects but also through two additional summer programs. The \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart-community-corps\u0022\u003EGeorgia Smart Community Corps\u003C\/a\u003E is a full-time, paid summer fellowship for Georgia Tech students to become part of the project team. It is a joint collaboration with the Strategic Energy Institute, Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain, Center for Career Discovery and Development, and the Student Government Association.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Civic Data Science Program, led by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/~ewz\/Welcome.html\u0022\u003EEllen Zegura\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iac.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/ledantec\u0022\u003EChristopher Le Dantec\u003C\/a\u003E, competitively recruits students nationally to come to the Atlanta campus for the summer and work in smaller teams with the Georgia Smart community on data analytics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd the competition will soon begin for the next group of communities, to be announced in June.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We define \u0026lsquo;smart development\u0026rsquo; as the integration and application of technologies to improve the quality of life,\u0026rdquo; said Debra Lam, managing director of Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation at Georgia Tech. These advanced tools can be intelligent infrastructures, information, and communication technologies, Internet of Things devices, and other computational or digital systems, such as data centers and portals, web and smartphone applications, and automated digital services.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;There is a misconception that smart community innovations always must start in a major city and trickle down to smaller places,\u0026rdquo; said Lam. \u0026ldquo;But innovations can trickle up as well. They can be developed more quickly in smaller communities because you have all stakeholders in the room \u0026mdash; the mayor and city manager, public agencies, community and neighborhood groups, industry and business. A next step will be to spread what\u0026rsquo;s learned from these smart development projects to other Georgia communities and beyond.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Sea Level Tools for Emergency Planning and Response\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClimate change is driving sea levels higher, increasing flooding events during coastal storms and extreme high tides in Chatham County. But the county has only one official water level gauge, located at Fort Pulaski. The Georgia coast, however, is a complex environment where rising water impacts can vary dramatically from place to place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Some neighborhoods are flooding more frequently now, while in other neighborhoods not far away the flooding is more modest or erratic, depending on which way the wind is blowing, how much rain falls, and many other factors,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/russell-clark\u0022\u003ERussell Clark\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech senior research scientist in the College of Computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThat\u0026rsquo;s why residents want more targeted flood warnings and forecasts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChatham County is using its Smart Communities support to partner with Georgia Tech researchers to develop a sensor network partnered with data analytics for more accurate, localized flooding forecasts for improved emergency planning and response.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Coastal communities are desperate for solutions,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eas.gatech.edu\/people\/cobb-dr-kim\u0022\u003EKim Cobb\u003C\/a\u003E, the project\u0026rsquo;s faculty leader, Georgia Power Chair, and professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u0026ldquo;Through many partnerships, Georgia Tech can design strategies to help communities adapt to climate change and sea level rise. We see this pilot as only the first step of a multi-year effort to advance real solutions with different combinations of partners, expertise, and funding.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal high school students are helping to build and install a new batch of 30 sensors that will soon augment the 12 units already deployed. The sensor network will transmit data to computer models for analysis and prediction of storm strength and flooding.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Smart Sea Level Sensor Project is a partnership among Chatham Emergency Management Agency officials, City of Savannah officials, and Georgia Tech scientists and engineers. The pilot project\u0026rsquo;s data could be used to plan more resilient bridge, road, and water treatment infrastructure. The sensors could be adapted later to collect other environmental monitoring data, including rainfall and water quality parameters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Residents are excited to see that localized sensor data will be visible for them,\u0026rdquo; said Clark. \u0026ldquo;We hear a lot of \u0026lsquo;thank you for doing this in my neighborhood.\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ocean.eas.gatech.edu\/manu\/\u0022\u003EEmanuele Di Lorenzo\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of ocean and climate dynamics, will integrate sensor data into models for predictive flood-risk assessments specifically for the Chatham County coast. David Frost, Elizabeth and Bill Higginbotham Professor of civil engineering, will provide resilience planning tools for community leaders.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EResidents can offer their input during a May 16 showcase for the project sponsored by the Georgia Smart Communities Program. On smartphones and iPads, Georgia Tech undergraduates will guide residents through web-based visualizations of flood-risk scenarios for different coastal locations with augmented reality tools.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We continue to look for community feedback, which is so important,\u0026rdquo; said Cobb. \u0026ldquo;There will be many more opportunities for local community members, students, and educators to get involved.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlbany Housing Data Initiative\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy do public investments in housing and infrastructure fail to revitalize some blighted neighborhoods? Albany, a city in the southwest corner of the state, is drawing on Georgia Smart support and guidance to develop and evaluate an automated housing registry that could help answer this question.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As is the case in many communities, housing has fallen into disrepair in some Albany neighborhoods,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/omar-isaac-asensio\u0022\u003EOmar Isaac Asensio\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the Georgia Tech School of Public Policy and principal investigator for the Albany project. \u0026ldquo;Abandoned or uninhabitable properties have been purchased and cleaned up. But the community says, \u0026lsquo;We\u0026#39;re spending a lot of money on revitalization, but because data are siloed in different city departments and are not easily accessible, it\u0026rsquo;s hard for us to really quantify the benefits of these investments.\u0026rsquo; In an effort to promote transparency, the city wants to integrate and analyze Albany\u0026rsquo;s housing data, which would help the community answer questions about the effectiveness of various policies or programs designed to help neighborhoods.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) assists low- and moderate- income households with up to $25,000 in home repairs that affect the health or safety of those residing in the home. Eligible repairs include costly items such as roof replacement, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other energy efficiency measures. Today there is no way to link housing investment information with energy performance data in the city. As a result, the data needed to evaluate the effectiveness of housing programs are inaccessible, not just to the public.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAsensio\u0026rsquo;s team is collaborating with the city to bring together multiple databases to map housing address information as well as 10 years\u0026rsquo; worth of utility records held by the city. Additional information from other city departments, including transit, code enforcement data, crime data, and other open data is part of the overall initiative, and will be added later.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Under the leadership of Steven Carter, Albany\u0026rsquo;s chief information officer, we\u0026rsquo;ve already made strides on data collection, aggregation, and curation,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Now an open-data portal needs to be built, and data from more departments will be integrated into one place.\u0026rdquo; Using record linkage and statistical algorithms, the Georgia Tech team will create maps to visualize locations of blight and housing investments and tell the hidden stories behind the data, backed by rigorous analysis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlbany is hosting participatory design workshops for the public and others to develop priorities about the initiatives that can be run through the portal and ArcGIS Hub in collaboration with Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Christopher Le Dantec and Debra Lam. Project partners include Dougherty County, the city\u0026rsquo;s Department of Community and Economic Development, and the nonprofit Fight Albany Blight.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We need input from both the public and private sectors about what\u0026rsquo;s important to them because ultimately this process is meant to benefit communities,\u0026rdquo; Asensio said. The open-data portal will evolve with new data that the city adds over time, helping officials to do their jobs, improving fiscal efficiency and enhancing transparency throughout city government.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUrban policy scientists are often stymied by lack of access to data. \u0026ldquo;The Albany initiative allows researchers access to granular data about public investment and performance needed for rigorous policy and program evaluation,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;This project could provide a blueprint to other cities to open up and visualize city data in collaboration with the academic research community, the public, government, and industry. Albany\u0026rsquo;s experience will be indispensable for other communities in our state, putting the city on the map for developing the latest analytical tools on open data.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnected Vehicle Technology Master Plan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuburban Gwinnett County, northeast of Atlanta, has experienced sprawling growth and increasingly heavy traffic in recent decades. County leaders, looking for solutions, took note of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s North Avenue Smart Corridor and similar high-tech projects around the country. Smart technologies can improve traffic flow and driver safety when vehicles share real-time locations with each other and with traffic signals. High-tech sensors on vehicles and roadways tell connected vehicles when to maneuver to avoid collisions, reducing crashes and traffic snarls on suburban arteries.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow Gwinnett County is partnering with Georgia Smart in a project to engage multiple stakeholders across the state to set the standard for application of connected vehicle technology that can improve mobility and traffic safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe county aims to develop and implement a master plan for autonomous real-time data sharing among connected vehicle applications, signals, and other roadway sensors. The Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Corridor has been chosen as the pilot smart corridor for technology deployment, which is scheduled to begin later in 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst, though, the county needs accurate baseline data about current traffic patterns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve had access to high-fidelity traffic signal data, but data from vehicles on the road are very sparse,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/people\/faculty\/1251\/overview\u0022\u003EAngshuman Guin\u003C\/a\u003E, the project\u0026rsquo;s faculty leader and senior research engineer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We were only getting a location point for emergency response vehicles every five minutes, but we need GPS points every second to understand the bottlenecks in traffic, as well as where and why the vehicles are losing time on the roadway during an emergency response.\u0026rdquo; He is collaborating with the county fire chief to outfit 15 fire department vehicles with Georgia Tech-designed sensor packages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are using the fire department data to know exactly where and how long the delays are for emergency response vehicles \u0026mdash; and compare those data to signal data. Was a delay associated with the signal being red? Or was it associated with traffic alone? This study is only possible because of our collaboration with the county, the fire department, and the other partners involved. We would not be able to gather the data we need without them.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGuin will help the county assess the benefits of Connected Vehicle applications such as Emergency Vehicle Preemption, which help responders reach emergency scenes more quickly and safely. He will also simulate traffic operations and apply safety analyses across all systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are helping the county develop strategies, leveraging connected vehicle technology, for extending the benefits of preemption by implementing anticipatory queue flush operations at intersections to reduce the delays experienced by emergency vehicles, and to also improve safety at intersections,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGwinnett County and Georgia Tech are collaborating on the project with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the cities of Berkeley Lake, Duluth, Norcross, and Suwanee.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost connected-vehicle pilot efforts focus on interstates or high-density business districts. But many commuters and other drivers in the Atlanta metro spend more miles on suburban roadways than in the city.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuburban arterials are typically more challenging for smart communications technologies. Heavily traveled suburban roads with higher operating speeds and irregularly spaced intersections make driving more complex and dangerous. That\u0026rsquo;s why the suburban Gwinnett County corridor could form the backbone of the Connected Vehicle Technology Master Plan to improve driving experience with connected vehicle technology across city and county lines throughout the state.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChamblee Shared Autonomous Vehicle Study\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe city of Chamblee is attracting young people and others who seek a walkable, lively urban experience without the steep rents of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s popular, higher-density neighborhoods. The Chamblee MARTA rail station in suburban DeKalb County has been a crucial drawing card for commuters relocating to apartments in the city\u0026rsquo;s redeveloping core.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChamblee has succeeded in redeveloping properties near MARTA with urban apartments and new restaurants. \u0026ldquo;Now the city wants to expand local transit opportunities to link the MARTA station to other nearby neighborhoods, some with redevelopment projects already underway,\u0026rdquo; said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arch.gatech.edu\/people\/ellen-dunham-jones\u0022\u003EEllen Dunham-Jones\u003C\/a\u003E, director of the Georgia Tech urban design program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChamblee is using Georgia Smart funding to partner with a Georgia Tech team, led by Dunham-Jones, to study how improving urban design and passenger experiences can help build ridership for an experimental mode of transportation \u0026mdash; the shared autonomous vehicle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChamblee anticipates operating an autonomous shuttle along a mile of Peachtree Road with five stops for 10 hours a day, seven days a week. A second phase could extend the shuttle east to Assembly Yards, a mixed-use development under construction in Doraville. At first, the shuttle would operate semi-autonomously with an onboard attendant in case of emergencies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech team is developing a set of recommendations for the city and a best practices manual to improve the user experience of getting to, waiting for, and riding on autonomous shuttle buses. How might they expand walkability throughout Chamblee and build social capital? Can bus stops serve as community infrastructure? The guide could be applied in other communities in Georgia and around the country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDunham-Jones and Ph.D. student Zachary Lancaster studied 18 autonomous shuttle projects in pilot stages worldwide, the great majority of which operate on private streets or in office parks. They interviewed industry experts, visited pilot projects, and surveyed potential passengers of Chamblee\u0026rsquo;s shuttle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe autonomous shuttle experience must be appealing to compete with other transit options including private cars, electric scooters, and ride-share services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Once the shuttle is operating, it\u0026rsquo;s important to have a data management plan that allows for feedback from users,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;That will help the city improve the shuttle system by learning more about how people respond to it.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot project will also develop an operations plan for the shuttle and conduct preliminary engineering while engaging the community through public meetings, city strolls, and other events. Other city partners include the City of Doraville, Stantec, MARTA, and the Assembly Community Improvement District.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIntroducing small autonomous transit vehicles to city streets could eventually transform how people get around.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;With autonomous shared vehicles, you could replace the typical big bus that comes once an hour with four or five small shuttles along the same route arriving every 10 minutes, and that would be a game changer for encouraging more people to use transit,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConcluding the Projects and Next Steps\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the inaugural Georgia Smart projects draw to a close in September, the team with support from the Strategic Energy Institute will produce a Georgia Smart Community Playbook. Distilling best practices and findings for all communities, the playbook is being developed by Christopher Le Dantec, associate professor in the Digital Media program in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe playbook will include a data guide.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The guide prompts communities to answer a number of questions about data they found useful in their projects,\u0026rdquo; says Le Dantec. \u0026ldquo;Where did these data come from? What are the data standards? What are the data\u0026rsquo;s limitations? What might another community do with similar data and where can it go for help?\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach project concludes in September with a local public event to explain how the community pursued its goals, gained results, and made plans for the future. Each cohort, then, provides a road map for the next one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut projects supported by Georgia Smart won\u0026rsquo;t necessarily come to an end after one year. They may evolve with new sources of funding.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech scientists and engineers have become part of the local team,\u0026rdquo; said Lam. \u0026ldquo;Many of the researchers want to continue engaging in this work, expanding the pilot projects with new grants and other opportunities.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Smart is supported by the Georgia Power Company\u0026nbsp;and the Atlanta Regional Commission, the lead sponsors, as well as the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Chamber, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Planning Association, Global City Teams Challenge, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Technology Association of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about Georgia Smart, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart\u0022\u003Ewww.smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe links below have additional information (in PDF format) on each project:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Chatham-final.pdf\u0022\u003EChatham County\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Albany-final.pdf\u0022\u003EAlbany\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Chamblee-final.pdf\u0022\u003EChamblee\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Gwinnett-final.pdf\u0022\u003EGwinnett 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Georgia Tech serves as the research partner for this Atlanta initiative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This corridor is becoming the most connected one in the state of Georgia, serving as a living lab for active, multi-modal traffic management through technology deployment and data analytics. Smart technology solutions applied here are improving roadway and public safety, mobility and the environment,\u0026rdquo; according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.smartcityexpo.com\/en\/the-event\/media-center\/press\/-\/prensa\/detalle\/13645836\/singapore-smart-city-award-2018\u0022\u003Enews release announcing the award\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn August 2017, the City of Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/7105\/1338?backlist=%2F\u0022\u003Eannounced an expanded research project with the Institute for the North Avenue project\u003C\/a\u003E. It involves multiple Smart City technology components designed to: facilitate and promote safety for pedestrian and bicycle traffic; use the latest technology-adaptive traffic signals for a safer, more efficient flow of bus and vehicular traffic in real time conditions; and prioritize fire engines and ambulances traveling along the corridor on emergency response calls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has partnered with the City since 2015 to design, implement and study Smart City initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech leads several initiatives to bring together industry and public agencies to help local governments implement smart development. 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These projects are supported through the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, a Georgia Tech-led initiative that brings together industry and public agencies to support large and small neighborhoods in their efforts to implement cutting-edge smart technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech President G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson and other state leaders traveled to Albany Tuesday to \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2018\/06\/11\/four-communities-selected-inaugural-georgia-smart-communities-challenge\u0022\u003Eannounce the four winners\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is very proud to have played a role in this program, which we believe will improve the quality of life in the participating communities and also provide models for other communities throughout our state to consider as they strive to make life better for their citizens,\u0026rdquo; Peterson said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program provides seed funding and access to technical assistance, expert advice and a network of peers. A Georgia Tech researcher will advise and conduct research in support of each group\u0026rsquo;s goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe teams will each receive $50,000 in grants and $25,000 from Georgia Tech in research support. The selected communities each raised an additional $50,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Power is the lead sponsor of the program, with additional financial support from the Atlanta Regional Commission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn Albany, the city and its collaborators will establish an efficient inventory of key community housing and associated infrastructure conditions. City leaders said this housing resiliency project will provide them with the data to make sure resources are being spent and allocated in ways that will result in the biggest positive impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This program allows us to be part of work that is on the cutting edge and will prepare our community for the future,\u0026rdquo; Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard said. \u0026ldquo;It means so much for the community to know we have Georgia Tech behind us and that this is a project we should be doing.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Gwinnett County project will evaluate traffic management technologies for improved vehicle mobility throughout the region. The technology will improve safety and connectivity. For this project to succeed, the county needs to make sure it\u0026rsquo;s investing in the right hardware and technology, said Vince Edwards, project coordinator with the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This an opportunity for us to work with the premier research institution in the state and have access to world-class talent,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;We know working with Georgia Tech and the other partners will help us make sure we are successful.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Smart organizers expect the strategies developed by the selected communities will serve as models that could be implemented elsewhere across the state.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program is just one part of the work Georgia Tech is doing in this area. The Institute has partnered with the city of Atlanta since 2015 to design, implement and study Smart City initiatives.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;For us, Georgia Smart represents a great opportunity to branch out to other parts of our state,\u0026rdquo; Peterson said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWork on the projects will begin in September and continue through September 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will conduct site visits to the four communities and hold workshops, conference calls and other activities to support the projects, said Debra Lam, managing director of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESmart Cities and Inclusive Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Creating and implementing smart communities is hard work and it\u0026rsquo;s difficult,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;But we know we\u0026rsquo;re on the right path when we are purposely empowering local communities themselves with data and technology.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional Georgia Smart partners include: Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Centers for Innovation, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Municipal Association, Global City Challenges, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Technology Association of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge helps small and large cities improve quality of life."}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge helps small and large cities improve quality of life."}],"uid":"27918","created_gmt":"2018-06-12 21:50:44","changed_gmt":"2018-06-12 21:50:44","author":"Laura Diamond","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"606867":{"id":"606867","type":"image","title":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Winners Map","body":null,"created":"1528725524","gmt_created":"2018-06-11 13:58:44","changed":"1528803986","gmt_changed":"2018-06-12 11:46:26","alt":"","file":{"fid":"231472","name":"Georgia-Smart-Challenge-map-01.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Georgia-Smart-Challenge-map-01.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Georgia-Smart-Challenge-map-01.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1937103,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Georgia-Smart-Challenge-map-01.png?itok=OqTspXPo"}}},"media_ids":["606867"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart","title":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"137","name":"Architecture"},{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"145","name":"Engineering"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"}],"keywords":[{"id":"167987","name":"smart cities"},{"id":"176970","name":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge"},{"id":"166890","name":"sustainability"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71911","name":"Earth and Environment"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries about Georgia Smart,\u0026nbsp;contact Laura Diamond,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor all other inquiries, email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:scii@ipat.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Escii@ipat.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.diamond@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"606895":{"#nid":"606895","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Four Communities Selected for Inaugural Georgia Smart Communities Challenge","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFour Georgia communities developed and will implement smart design solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the state. 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Assigned Georgia Tech researcher: Ellen Dunham-Jones, professor in the School of Architecture.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmart Sea Level Tools for Emergency Planning and Response\u003C\/strong\u003E. Led by Chatham County, this project will develop and test a pilot sensor network for measuring sea level flood risk during natural disasters and storms. The network will improve flood warnings, emergency response action plans and predictions for future flood events. Assigned Georgia Tech researcher: Kim Cobb, Georgia Power Chair and professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnected Vehicle Technology Master Plan\u003C\/strong\u003E. Led by Gwinnett County, this project will evaluate traffic management technologies for improved vehicle mobility throughout the region. The technology will improve safety and connectivity. Assigned Georgia Tech researcher: Angshuman Guin, senior research engineer in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is excited at the opportunity to collaborate with four of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s dynamic communities in this inaugural Georgia Smart Communities Challenge,\u0026rdquo; President G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson said. \u0026ldquo;The enthusiasm for this new program has been gratifying, and we look forward to seeing how Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s research expertise and the communities\u0026rsquo; vision of smart development mesh together to improve the lives of their citizens. These groundbreaking projects have the potential to become models for other communities around our state.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Smart supports communities of all sizes, including smaller towns, which may not have been as prominent in smart development because of a lack of resources. Seventeen communities applied for the program.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile each selected team is led by a local government, the work will be a collaboration between different government agencies and nonprofits.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe teams will each receive $50,000 in grants and $25,000 from Georgia Tech in researcher support. The selected communities each raised an additional $50,000.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Power is the lead sponsor of the program, with additional financial support from the Atlanta Regional Commission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;At Georgia Power, we\u0026rsquo;re committed to investments in smart technologies and collaborative partnerships that improve service to our customers, as well as the quality of life in local communities,\u0026rdquo; said Latanza Adjel, vice president for sales at Georgia Power, who leads the company\u0026rsquo;s efforts in energy efficiency and other areas. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re proud to have worked with some of the most innovative public leaders in the state as part of this project, and congratulate the winners of the Smart Communities Challenge for exploring and embracing new technologies that can benefit thousands of our Georgia neighbors.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDoug Hooker, executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, noted the diversity and quality of the applications for the program. The winners emphasized a highly collaborative approach that includes working across multiple jurisdictions and agencies, he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional partners include: Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Centers for Innovation, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Municipal Association, Global City Teams Challenge, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Technology Association of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and some of the Georgia Smart partners will celebrate the winners during a special event in Albany Tuesday morning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWork on the projects will begin in September and continue through September 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The four selected communities show cities of all sizes can work on smart development and that these projects are strongest when done through collaboration,\u0026rdquo; said Debra Lam, managing director of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESmart Cities and Inclusive Innovation at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026ldquo;Other cities will not be excluded from the broad Georgia Smart community as we remain committed to supporting smart development across the state and beyond.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Albany, Chamblee, Chatham County and Gwinnett County will implement smart development through a Georgia Tech-led program."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAlbany, Chamblee, Chatham County and Gwinnett County will implement smart development the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, a Georgia Tech-led initiative that brings together industry and public agencies to support local governments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Albany, Chamblee, Chatham County and Gwinnett County will implement smart development through a Georgia Tech-led program."}],"uid":"27918","created_gmt":"2018-06-11 17:46:15","changed_gmt":"2018-06-12 17:23:10","author":"Laura Diamond","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-06-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"606867":{"id":"606867","type":"image","title":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Winners Map","body":null,"created":"1528725524","gmt_created":"2018-06-11 13:58:44","changed":"1528803986","gmt_changed":"2018-06-12 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Environment"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries about Georgia Smart,\u0026nbsp;contact Laura Diamond,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:laura.diamond@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Elaura.diamond@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor all other inquiries, email\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:scii@ipat.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Escii@ipat.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.diamond@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"602512":{"#nid":"602512","#data":{"type":"news","title":"United Nations University Names New Regional Centre of Expertise in Atlanta","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) has officially acknowledged a new regional sustainability network, RCE Greater Atlanta. RCEs are Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. The designation makes Atlanta one of only six Regional Centres of Expertise in the United States.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta was selected by the Ubuntu Committee of Peers for the RCEs, which met in Okayama, Japan, late last year to review 14 different applications from all over the world. RCE Greater Atlanta was informed this month of its selection.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University and Spelman College are leading the RCE Greater Atlanta for the first two years. Other higher education institutions collaborating on the RCE include Agnes Scott College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Morehouse College and University of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe RCE Greater Atlanta is a network of multidisciplinary stakeholders, including higher education institutions, businesses, non-governmental organizations, community associations, and local, regional, state and federal government. Partners who submitted letters of support for the application include the Atlanta Regional Commission, Captain Planet Foundation, Center for Sustainable Communities, City of Atlanta, Corporate Volunteer Council, Greenhouse Accelerator Inc., Ray C. Anderson Foundation, Saving Our Sons \u0026amp; Sisters International, Southface, and the United Nations Foundation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll RCE partners are committed to implementing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level, specifically the following, deemed to be priority for the Greater Atlanta region:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 1: No Poverty\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 2: Zero Hunger\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 4: Quality Education\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESDG 13: Climate Action\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Georgia Tech is honored to be one of the founding\u0026nbsp;leaders of this new regional sustainability network,\u0026rdquo; says Jennifer Hirsch, director of the Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain and adjunct associate professor of city and regional planning at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;We expect it to facilitate important university-community partnerships that will benefit students, faculty and the region as a whole and make Greater Atlanta a\u0026nbsp;leader in Education for Sustainable Development. Being a part of a global network of RCEs will also keep us on the cutting edge of sustainability innovation.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;RCE Greater Atlanta is a realization that the time is right to bring together the region\u0026rsquo;s knowledge and expertise on a broader scale for a comprehensive approach to education for sustainable development,\u0026rdquo; says Ciannat Howett, director of Sustainability Initiatives at Emory University. \u0026ldquo;We envision a robust and engaged network of partners working to accelerate solutions to sustainability issues.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Spelman\u0026rsquo;s historical mission of promoting ethical leadership and commitment to positive social change is very much in line with the goals of achieving social justice, protecting the planet, ending poverty and ensuring prosperity for all as articulated in the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),\u0026rdquo; says Fatemeh Shafiei, associate professor and chair of political science and director of environmental studies at Spelman. \u0026ldquo;Establishment of the RCE Greater Atlanta helps Spelman to further advance this ambitious global roadmap and adjust our course toward the future we want for all.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe idea to form an RCE Greater Atlanta was first presented by Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain in June 2016 at a conference they hosted on social sustainability. Since submitting its application, the network has already developed preliminary strategies and activities, a result of months of research and conversations. Planning and execution of all RCE Greater Atlanta activities will use a network structure, relying on members\u0026rsquo; contributions of time and talents, with anchor educational institutions at the hub of the network.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAmong the network\u0026rsquo;s early initiatives will be establishing a structure for rotating leadership, integrating new partners, analyzing data and launching working groups and training. Also early on, an RCE Youth Network will be established with a cohort of student leaders representing multiple universities and colleges. The RCE Youth Network will establish its own roles and responsibilities and serve as an important connection to youth leadership in sustainability around the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Scheller College of Business has also been instrumental in establishing RCE Greater Atlanta, providing a letter of support and co-facilitating outreach to Atlanta-based companies. \u0026ldquo;From a business perspective, the RCE offers a multi-stakeholder platform for engaging our City\u0026rsquo;s tremendous universities, tapping local talent, and enhancing the impact of corporate sustainability programming within the Atlanta region.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EWe look to engage our Center\u0026rsquo;s students in the network moving forward, providing unique opportunities for hands-on learning and interacting with business,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026rdquo; \u003C\/strong\u003Esays Michael Oxman, Managing Director.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently,164 RCEs have been acknowledged worldwide by the United Nations University. The Global RCE network brings together multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary members who might not otherwise work together to help create solutions to sustainability challenges through dialogue, education and learning. The \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.rcenetwork.org\/portal\/\u0022\u003EGlobal RCE Service Centre\u003C\/a\u003E, headquartered at the UNU-IAS in Tokyo, Japan, provides assistance to individual RCEs and facilitates their communication and networking. More information is available \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu\/greater-atlanta-un-rce\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability created\u0026nbsp;a new regional sustainability network, RCE Greater Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech, Emory and Spelman will lead the new U.N. 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A Georgia Tech researcher will advise each team and conduct research in support of their needs and goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve spent the past year in workshops and dialogue with local governments across Georgia to better understand their challenges and priorities,\u0026rdquo; said Debra Lam, managing director, Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation at Georgia Tech. \u0026ldquo;From these communications, we developed a program that is sensitive to the local context while fast-tracking smart communities. We aim to create more models for smart development that can be shared and applied across the state and beyond.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Smart is seeking proposals in the areas of smart mobility and smart resilience. Applications are due May 1.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal Georgia governments of any size --\u0026nbsp;cities, counties or consolidated city-county governments --\u0026nbsp;will lead selected teams. Each of the four winning teams will receive direct grant funding of up to $50,000, in addition to a required local match.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Power is the lead sponsor of the program, with additional financial support from the Atlanta Regional Commission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditional partners include: Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Centers for Innovation, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Municipal Association, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Technology Association of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Creating a better-connected Georgia requires research and collaboration from many stakeholders across every layer of the public and private sector,\u0026rdquo; said Christine Primmer, strategic manager of the Georgia Power Smart Cities initiative. \u0026ldquo;We are proud to be a leading partner in the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge as one component of our larger commitment to improving every community we serve while also building the future of energy with a more reliable and adaptive power grid.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESmart community opportunities can help local governments and the entire region address multiple issues including mobility and economic development, said Doug Hooker, executive director, Atlanta Regional Commission.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Community initiatives can be more successful through collaborative, people-focused approaches, and those qualities are what make the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge an important effort for the region,\u0026rdquo; Hooker said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA series of \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.ipat.gatech.edu\/timeline\u0022\u003Eworkshops and webinars\u003C\/a\u003E will take place in March and April, including an April 9 event on campus, to assist communities with the application process. Each team is required to send at least one representative to at least one of these events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, click\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech leads a multi-agency initiative to help local governments adopt cutting-edge smart technologies. Applications for the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge are due May 1.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech leads a multi-agency initiative to help local governments adopt cutting-edge smart technologies.  "}],"uid":"27918","created_gmt":"2018-02-23 13:58:58","changed_gmt":"2018-02-23 15:05:55","author":"Laura Diamond","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-02-23T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-02-23T00:00:00-05:00","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"}},"597134":{"id":"597134","type":"image","title":"Smart Cities Initiative","body":null,"created":"1507573652","gmt_created":"2017-10-09 18:27:32","changed":"1507573652","gmt_changed":"2017-10-09 18:27:32","alt":"Banner for new Smart Cities Website","file":{"fid":"227585","name":"smart.cities.web_.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/smart.cities.web_.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/smart.cities.web_.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":428958,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/smart.cities.web_.jpg?itok=Rt4yBjp4"}}},"media_ids":["512011","512011","597134"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/smartcities.gatech.edu\/georgia-smart","title":"Georgia Smart Communities Challenge"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"142","name":"City Planning, Transportation, and Urban Growth"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"154","name":"Environment"}],"keywords":[{"id":"167987","name":"smart cities"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"},{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71911","name":"Earth and Environment"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor media inquiries about Georgia Smart,\u0026nbsp;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 all other inquiries, email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:scii@ipat.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Escii@ipat.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.diamond@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"595104":{"#nid":"595104","#data":{"type":"news","title":"City of Atlanta, Georgia Tech Expand Research Partnership for Smart City Initiatives","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe City of Atlanta last week announced an expanded research partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology, which has partnered with the City since 2015 to design, implement and study Smart City initiatives.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough the partnership, Georgia Tech will act as the official research partner for the North Avenue Smart Corridor Project, which is funded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond program. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I am proud to announce this expanded partnership between the City of Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;Over the past two years, Atlanta has emerged as a national Smart City leader because of our collaboration. With this agreement, leading researchers and students at Georgia Tech will be able to study and analyze data coming from motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and transit on North Avenue. The City will then be able to use their insights to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to manage congestion and promote safe, sustainable mobility options on this vital corridor.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe North Avenue Smart Corridor Project involves multiple Smart City technology components designed to: facilitate and promote safety for pedestrian and bicycle traffic; use the latest technology adaptive traffic signals for a safer, more efficient flow of bus and vehicular traffic in real time conditions and prioritize fire engines and ambulances traveling along the corridor on emergency response calls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re very excited about Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s role in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Smart City initiative along the North Avenue corridor,\u0026rdquo; said Georgia Tech President G. P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson. \u0026ldquo;By collecting and analyzing data and traffic patterns in the area immediately adjacent to\u0026nbsp;our campus, our students, faculty, and staff can partner with the City of Atlanta to create a safer and more efficient place to live, work and play, while dramatically improving the overall quality of life in our community.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe expanded agreement will enable Georgia Tech to store and analyze data generated by these Smart City tools, offering professors and students an opportunity to conduct original research and analyze trends. The City will then use the research and analysis in short and long-term transportation planning.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENorth Avenue was chosen for the Smart Corridor Project because of its prominence as a major east-west artery running through the Georgia Tech campus in Midtown Atlanta and connecting to the Atlanta BeltLine and Freedom Parkway, with a MARTA rail station and multiple bus stops along its length. The road\u0026rsquo;s unique features offer the City and Georgia Tech an opportunity to study how to improve safety as well as better manage traffic flow during normal traffic conditions and during special events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the initiative \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/Home\/Components\/News\/News\/7105\/1338?backlist=%2F\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe North Avenue Smart Corridor Project involves multiple Smart City technology components. 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This dramatic growth brings challenges on a variety of fronts, transforming \u0026ldquo;smart cities\u0026rdquo; from a catchy phrase into a critical endeavor.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has been intensifying its smart cities initiative, including membership in the national MetroLab Network and the launch of a new faculty council with members from more than a dozen university units.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Smart cities is a highly complex area, encompassing everything from resiliency and environmental sustainability to wellness and quality of life,\u0026rdquo; said Elizabeth Mynatt, executive director of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and distinguished professor in the College of Computing, who is co-chairing the new council. \u0026ldquo;Although Georgia Tech has been working in this area for some time, we\u0026rsquo;re organizing research so we can be more holistic and have combined impact.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Instead of discrete projects, we\u0026rsquo;re moving into a programmatic approach,\u0026rdquo; agreed Jennifer Clark, associate professor of public policy and director of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Center for Urban Innovation. \u0026ldquo;Smart cities research touches on everything from computing and engineering to the social sciences. 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