{"668450":{"#nid":"668450","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Five Ph.D. Candidates Chosen for the 2023 Class of BBISS Graduate Fellows","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe third class of Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Graduate Fellows has been selected. The BBISS Graduate Fellows Program provides graduate students with enhanced training in sustainability, team science, and leadership in addition to their usual programs of study. Each 2-year fellowship is funded by a generous gift from Brook and Shawn Byers and is additionally guided by a Faculty Advisory Board. The students apply their skills and talents, working directly with their peers, faculty, and external partners on long-term, large team, sustainability relevant projects. They are also afforded opportunities to organize and host seminar series, develop their professional networks, publish papers, draft proposals, and develop additional skills critical to their professional success and future careers leading research teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 class of Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Graduate Fellows are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAminat A. Ambelorun - Ph.D. student, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, College of Sciences, Advisor: Alex Robel\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMin-kyeong (Min) Cha - Ph.D. student, School of Public Policy, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Advisor: Daniel Matisoff\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAllannah Duffy - Ph.D. student, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Advisor: Srinivas Garimella\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEric Greenlee, Ph.D. student, School of Computer Science, College of Computing, Advisor: Ellen Zagura\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpenser Wipperfurth, Ph.D. student, Ocean Science and Engineering, organized by the Schools of Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, MBA, Scheller College of Business, Advisor: Kevin Haas\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditional information about the BBISS Graduate Fellows Program, and about the first class of BBISS Graduate Fellows is available at https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/sustainability\/grad-fellows-program.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe BBISS Graduate Fellows Program provides graduate students with enhanced training in sustainability, team science, and leadership in addition to their usual programs of study.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The BBISS Graduate Fellows Program provides graduate students with enhanced training in sustainability, team science, and leadership in addition to their usual programs of study."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2023-07-12 17:42:11","changed_gmt":"2025-06-18 14:35:03","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-07-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-07-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671159":{"id":"671159","type":"image","title":"2023-BBISS-Grad-Fellows-Montage.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMontage of portraits. 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R to L, Top to Bottom: Aminat Ambelorun, Min-kyeong (Min) Cha, Allannah Duffy, Eric Greenlee, and Spenser Wipperfurth","file":{"fid":"254171","name":"2023-BBISS-Grad-Fellows-Montage.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/12\/2023-BBISS-Grad-Fellows-Montage.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/12\/2023-BBISS-Grad-Fellows-Montage.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1019107,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/12\/2023-BBISS-Grad-Fellows-Montage.jpg?itok=yEECPYP6"}}},"media_ids":["671159"],"groups":[{"id":"244191","name":"Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"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 Program Communications Manager, BBISS\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brent.verrill@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668784":{"#nid":"668784","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Investors Force Black Families Out of Home Ownership, New Research Shows","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInvestors have been buying houses at a steady rate since the last recession, but how much does it affect availability in the housing market? New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows investors are most likely to push out Black, middle-class homeowners from neighborhoods.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EData from\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E 800 neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area between 2007 and 2016 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Erevealed that major investors bought homes in majority-minority neighborhoods far from downtowns and in lower-income areas. These homes were often undervalued because of their minority populations, but they remained desirable and offered good market value. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe neighborhoods where investors bought up real estate were predominantly Black, effectively cutting Black families out of home ownership. Collectively, Black people lost more than $4 billion in home equity over a 10-year period because of investors, according to the research. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThat $4 billion refers to the home values that would have gone to individual homebuyers if these large institutional investment firms hadn\u2019t purchased those properties,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.brian-y-an.com\/\u0022\u003EBrian An\u003C\/a\u003E, assistant professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThis is a very conservative, lower estimate than what the actual effect probably is.\u201d\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\u003EAn presented his findings in the paper, \u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/0739456X231176072\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Influence of Institutional Single-Family Rental Investors on Homeownership: Who Gets Targeted and Pushed Out of the Local Market?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201d published in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Planning Education and Research\u003C\/em\u003E in June.\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\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Shrinking Homebuyer Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOwning a home is one of the main ways for the American middle class to accumulate wealth. Despite this, home ownership declined by 5.5.% between 2007 and 2016. Who owns these homes is even more divided based on race. \u003Cspan\u003EFrom 2015 to 2019, homeownership among Black families in the U.S. was 41.7% and for white families 71.7%.\u003C\/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\u003ESimultaneously, large private investment firms started buying single-family homes often to flip the houses and rent them at higher rates. Although smaller investment groups often buy homes, the major impact on the market comes from large private institutions. \u003C\/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\u003Cstrong\u003EAnalyzing the Data\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInvestors have long been suspected of buying up substantial portions of the housing market, but determining just how many has been challenging. An used transaction data like buyer names and mailing addresses to determine who property owners were. With a natural language processing tool called OpenRefine that cleans and clusters messy textual data, he combed through millions of observations. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAn then analyzed the data with the Herfindahl\u2013Hirschman Index (HHI), a measure of market concentration that can determine the diversity of buyers. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIt means how many properties they are purchasing in one neighborhood,\u201d An said. \u201cFor example, let\u0027s say there were 500 purchases in the year for single-family houses, then essentially, how many are these large investment firms collectively purchasing? If it\u2019s 500, that is low HHI, meaning a lower market concentration. If it\u2019s only two firms, that\u2019s an extremely high market concentration.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUsing these methods and measures, An showed that, on average, neighborhoods experienced an increase of large investor purchases from nearly 0% in 2007 to over 12% in the peak year, 2013. Investors acquired up to 76% of for-sale, single-family homes in some neighborhoods. \u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInstitutional investments primarily affected Black families, according to one of An\u2019s models. Results indicated this negative effect is much worse for Black homeownership and totally absent for white homeownership. Whether this is because investment firms mostly purchase in Black neighborhoods or if Black homeowners are specifically targeted is unclear. Regardless of the reasoning, large investors decrease homeownership for anyone in areas they buy out, but especially for Black people. \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\u201cReal estate industry stakeholders say these big firms own no more than 3% of total single-family housing stock in the United States, so there is no way that they can suppress home ownership more,\u201d An said. \u201cBut if you look at the neighborhood dynamics, there is a lot more concentration in certain neighborhoods that really drives down home ownership.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAn, B.Y. (2023). The Influence of Institutional Single-Family Rental Investors on Homeownership: Who Gets Targeted and Pushed Out of the Local Market?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJournal of Planning Education and Research\u003C\/em\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003E0\u003C\/em\u003E(0).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0739456X231176072\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0739456X231176072\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\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\u003EData from\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E 800 neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area between 2007 and 2016 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Erevealed that major investors bought homes in majority-minority neighborhoods far from downtowns and in lower-income areas. These homes were often undervalued because of their minority populations, but they remained desirable and offered good market value. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology shows investors are most likely to push out Black, middle-class homeowners from neighborhoods."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2023-08-07 19:10:20","changed_gmt":"2023-08-08 17:33:20","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671329":{"id":"671329","type":"image","title":"Home buying getty","body":null,"created":"1691435619","gmt_created":"2023-08-07 19:13:39","changed":"1691437015","gmt_changed":"2023-08-07 19:36:55","alt":"Buyers walking into house","file":{"fid":"254360","name":"GettyImages-1347125073.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/07\/GettyImages-1347125073.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/07\/GettyImages-1347125073.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":7711717,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/08\/07\/GettyImages-1347125073.jpg?itok=iZ5Ymj5q"}},"671333":{"id":"671333","type":"image","title":"map","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELarge corporate investment concentration 2013\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1691438106","gmt_created":"2023-08-07 19:55:06","changed":"1691438856","gmt_changed":"2023-08-07 20:07:36","alt":"Large corporate investment concentration 2013","file":{"fid":"254365","name":"Figure 3b_Large Corporate Purchases 2013.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/07\/Figure%203b_Large%20Corporate%20Purchases%202013.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/07\/Figure%203b_Large%20Corporate%20Purchases%202013.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2232860,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/08\/07\/Figure%203b_Large%20Corporate%20Purchases%202013.jpg?itok=JJtBseDn"}}},"media_ids":["671329","671333"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETess Malone, Senior Research Writer\/Editor\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tess.malone@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668644":{"#nid":"668644","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Researchers Highlight Ethical Issues for Developing Future AI Assistants","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMost people use voice assistant technologies like Alexa or Google Assistant for list making and quick weather updates. But imagine if these technologies could do much more \u2014 summarize doctor\u2019s appointments, remind someone to take their medicines, manage their schedule (knowing which events take priority), and not only read a recipe but also create reminders to shop for ingredients \u2014 without the user having to prompt it. If a smart assistant could use artificial intelligence to take away some of the cognitive load for common tasks, it could help older adults preserve their independence and autonomy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENext-generation smart assistants aren\u2019t on the market yet, but the research necessary to create them is underway now. This includes efforts to develop smart assistants that are proactive \u2014that is, the system could anticipate the user\u2019s wants and needs, and even assist and mediate social interactions between users and their support networks. But with the design of systems that seek to enhance the abilities of older adults as they experience cognitive decline, a broad range of ethical issues arises. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EResearchers from the NSF \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ai-caring.org\/\u0022\u003EAI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Interaction for Networked Groups (AI-CARING)\u003C\/a\u003E saw a need to outline some of these issues up front, with the hope that designers will consider them when developing the next generation of smart assistants. The team\u2019s article, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/10017383\u0022\u003EEthical Issues in Near-Future Socially Supportive Smart Assistants for Older Adults\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d was published in the journal \u003Cem\u003EIEEE Transactions on Technology and Society\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re trying to provide a landscape of the ethical issues designers need to take into account long before advanced smart assistant systems show up in a person\u2019s home,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/79e785b1-0bad-5022-9bee-7126ced2c846\u0022\u003EJason Borenstein\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of ethics and director of Graduate Research Ethics Programs in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education at Georgia Tech. \u201cIf designers don\u0027t think through these issues, then a family might set a relative up with a system, go home, and trust that their relative is safe and secure when they might not be.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAccording to the AI-CARING researchers, when a person relies on an AI system, that person becomes vulnerable to the system in unique ways. For people with age-related cognitive impairment who might use the technology for complicated forms of assistance, the stakes get even higher, with vulnerability increasing as their health declines. Systems that fail to perform correctly could put an older adult\u2019s welfare at significant risk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cIf a system makes a mistake when you\u2019ve relied on it for something benign \u2014 like helping you choose the movie you\u2019re going to watch \u2014 that\u2019s not a big deal,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cmu.edu\/dietrich\/philosophy\/people\/faculty\/london.html\u0022\u003EAlex John London\u003C\/a\u003E, lead author of the paper and K\u0026amp;L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University. \u201cBut if you\u2019ve relied on it to remind you to take your medicine, and it doesn\u2019t remind you or tells you to take the wrong medicine, that would be a big problem.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAccording to the researchers, to develop a system that truly prioritizes the user\u2019s well-being, designers should consider issues such as trust, reliance, privacy, and a person\u2019s changing cognitive abilities. They should also make sure the system supports the user\u2019s goals rather than the goals of an outside party such as a family member, or even a company that might seek to market products to the user. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA system like this would require a nuanced and constantly evolving model of the user and their preferences, incorporating data from a variety of different sources. For a smart assistant to effectively do its job, it might need to share some of the main user\u2019s information with other entities, which can expose the user to risk. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, a user might want the physician\u2019s office to know that they would like a doctor\u2019s appointment. But depending on the person, they may not want that information shared with their children, or only with one child and not another. According to the researchers, designers should consider methods of sharing personal information that also uphold the user\u2019s ability to control it. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOver trust and under trust of the system\u2019s abilities are also important issues to consider. Over trust occurs when people project onto a technology abilities that it doesn\u2019t have, which could put them at risk when the system fails to deliver in a way they anticipated. Under trust can be an issue as well, because if a system can help a person with an important task and the person chooses not to use the system, they also could be left without help. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe goal of our analysis is to point out challenges for creating truly assistive AI systems so that they can be incorporated into the design of AI from the beginning,\u201d London said. \u201cThis can also help stakeholders create benchmarks for performance that reflect these ethical requirements rather than trying to address ethical issues after the system has already been designed, developed, and tested.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAccording to Borenstein, when smart assistants are created and introduced into homes, the primary user\u2019s well-being and goals should be the foremost concern.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cDesigners are certainly well-intended, but all of us can benefit from the exchange of ideas across disciplines, and from talking with people with different perspectives on these kinds of technologies,\u201d Borenstein said. \u201cThis is just one piece of that puzzle that can hopefully inform the design process.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECitation\u003C\/strong\u003E: A. J. London, Y. S. Razin, J. Borenstein, M. Eslami, R. Perkins and P. Robinette, \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/document\/10017383\u0022\u003EEthical Issues in Near-Future Socially Supportive Smart Assistants for Older Adults\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0022 in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EIEEE Transactions on Technology and Society\u003C\/em\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOI\u003C\/strong\u003E: 10.1109\/TTS.2023.3237124\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is bringing together the finest minds and voices to explore artificial intelligence \u2014 the opportunities, the risks, and above all the ethical and responsible stewardship of AI. To see our presenters and register to attend Avant South on Sept. 28 \u2013 29, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avantsouth.com\/\u0022\u003Eavantsouth.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EResearchers from AI-CARING\u0026nbsp;outline the ethical issues up front, with the hope that designers will consider them when developing the next generation of smart assistants. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"With the design of AI systems that seek to enhance the abilities of older adults as they experience cognitive decline, a broad range of ethical issues arises. "}],"uid":"36123","created_gmt":"2023-07-31 22:47:37","changed_gmt":"2023-08-30 13:17:30","author":"Catherine Barzler","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-07-31T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671290":{"id":"671290","type":"image","title":"gettyimages-1288932957-170667a.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENext-generation smart assistants will likely be designed to anticipate a user\u2019s wants and needs, and even assist and mediate social interactions between users and their support networks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1690843901","gmt_created":"2023-07-31 22:51:41","changed":"1690843901","gmt_changed":"2023-07-31 22:51:41","alt":"An elderly woman with short white hair smiles and looks at a smart speaker system.","file":{"fid":"254320","name":"gettyimages-1288932957-170667a.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/31\/gettyimages-1288932957-170667a.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/31\/gettyimages-1288932957-170667a.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":101781,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/31\/gettyimages-1288932957-170667a.jpg?itok=ud9r9jTs"}}},"media_ids":["671290"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"},{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECatherine Barzler, Senior Research Writer\/Editor\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:catherine.barzler@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ecatherine.barzler@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669229":{"#nid":"669229","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Debunking Another Myth Surrounding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA new study from Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Public Policy debunks a common belief about the impact of affordable housing on neighborhood property values. The researchers, led by Assistant Professor Brian Y. An, found that developments funded by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) do not cause hidden harm to the value of some surrounding properties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.huduser.gov\/portal\/periodicals\/cityscape\/vol25num2\/article13.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E, recently published in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) publication Cityscape, contradicts a widely held assumption among critics of the subsidy that widely documented increases in nearby property values accompanying LIHTC projects mask damage to other properties. The researchers found no such effect.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis research is significant as it challenges the stigma often associated with affordable housing,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/c9f0cadc-5bb4-5b6f-9eca-bd38a9233993\u0022\u003EAn\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThis pernicious fear of property value decline has been a major source of opposition to affordable housing projects in many communities.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe federal tax credit is designed to encourage private investors to develop affordable housing for low-income households. To better understand its impacts, researchers consulted HUD data on LIHTC properties in Los Angeles, as well as proprietary data on home sales.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey analyzed property values in neighborhoods before and after the introduction of affordable housing developments and compared the changes to those in similar neighborhoods without low-income housing development. Their results showed no significant decrease in property values following the establishment of these developments, regardless of the characteristics of the neighborhood or LIHTC project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, the research confirms previous studies showing that developments supported by the tax credit broadly increase nearby property values. After completion of mixed developments including both market-rate and subsidized units, surrounding property values rose by 5.4% compared to comparable neighborhoods without tax-subsidized development. Fully subsidized developments boosted property values by 3.2%, the researchers found.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom a policy perspective, the key takeaway is that LIHTC developments, in addition to creating and preserving badly needed housing that is affordable to low-income households, consistently have positive effects on surrounding property values,\u201d the authors wrote in the paper. \u201cA \u2018bad\u2019 place for such properties to be developed does not exist, nor does a \u2018bad\u2019 type of LIHTC development exist. Regardless of the development\u2019s size or neighborhood in which it is placed into service, a LIHTC property is likely to have a positive spillover effect on its neighborhood.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe authors noted that some of the conclusions could be specific to Los Angeles, which suffers from an extreme lack of affordable housing. They also noted that rising property values can be beneficial for homeowners, but often can push rental rates out of reach for many existing residents. The researchers are examining these issues in a follow-up study.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Factors Affecting Spillover Impacts of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Developments: An Analysis of Los Angeles,\u201d was published in the July edition of Cityscape, a publication of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s Office of Policy Development and Research. It is available at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.huduser.gov\/portal\/periodicals\/cityscape\/vol25num2\/article13.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.huduser.gov\/portal\/periodicals\/cityscape\/vol25num2\/article13.html\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn is one of seven co-authors on the paper, including Raphael W. Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe study was funded by JP Morgan Chase \u0026amp; Co. JP Morgan Chase had no role in the research. One of the co-authors, Andrew Jakabovics, is an employee of Enterprise Community Partners \u2014 a firm with a subsidiary involved in low-income housing tax credits. The study\u0027s data, however, was independently sourced.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E is a unit of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EIvan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHousing built using the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit does not lower nearby property values, the study finds.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Housing built using the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit does not lower nearby property values, the study finds."}],"uid":"34600","created_gmt":"2023-08-29 13:49:18","changed_gmt":"2023-08-31 14:10:18","author":"mpearson34","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-08-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671517":{"id":"671517","type":"image","title":"A row of attached homes under construction","body":null,"created":"1693316964","gmt_created":"2023-08-29 13:49:24","changed":"1693423664","gmt_changed":"2023-08-30 19:27:44","alt":"A row of attached homes under construction","file":{"fid":"254599","name":"AdobeStock_88984587 (1).jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/29\/AdobeStock_88984587%20%281%29.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/08\/29\/AdobeStock_88984587%20%281%29.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":4526873,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/08\/29\/AdobeStock_88984587%20%281%29.jpeg?itok=AN9S2e2b"}},"650785":{"id":"650785","type":"image","title":"Brian An","body":null,"created":"1631744009","gmt_created":"2021-09-15 22:13:29","changed":"1631744009","gmt_changed":"2021-09-15 22:13:29","alt":"Brian An","file":{"fid":"246951","name":"Brian An AE2I3371-Edit-Edit.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brian%20An%20AE2I3371-Edit-Edit.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/Brian%20An%20AE2I3371-Edit-Edit.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1569459,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/Brian%20An%20AE2I3371-Edit-Edit.jpg?itok=EG_tDMq9"}}},"media_ids":["671517","650785"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71901","name":"Society and Culture"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:michael.pearson@iac.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMichael Pearson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nIvan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["michael.pearson@iac.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669680":{"#nid":"669680","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Lecture Series Highlights Georgia\u2019s Role as 2024 Battleground State ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia and its 16 electoral votes will be highly sought-after in the 2024 presidential election. This will put Georgia at the forefront of the national conversation as the campaign cycle ramps up, cementing its status as a battleground state.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHelping to examine the state\u2019s place in the national landscape, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts hosted the \u003Cem\u003EAtlanta Journal-Constitution\u003C\/em\u003E\u0027s Greg Bluestein at the Bill Moore Student Success Center on Sept. 14 as part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/lecture-series#:~:text=The%20Meg%20%26%20Sam%20Flax%20Lecture,urgent%20importance%20in%20public%20policy.\u0022\u003EMeg and Sam Flax Lecture Series on Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. Bluestein has covered Georgia politics for more than 20 years and has documented the state\u0027s shift from Republican stronghold to its current battleground status. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe believes Georgia could be the center of attention for years to come. Starting with the 2024 election cycle, he urged everyone, especially students, to take advantage of this unique learning opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Georgia is going to remain the center of the white-hot national spotlight for the next decade,\u201d he said. \u201cStudents here at Georgia Tech who are studying public policy or whatever it may be can see how what they\u0027re doing is implemented on a national scale.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhy Georgia?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBluestein explained how independent voters and those continuing a \u0022split-ticket\u0022 trend across the state have decided recent elections, primarily the 2020 presidential election, a race that helped decide control of the U.S. Senate, and the most recent gubernatorial race. With this trend likely to continue, Bluestein, who wrote a book chronicling the events surrounding the 2020 election in Georgia, told the audience how that has affected candidates\u0027 view of the state heading into the future.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Every Republican and most Democrats say there is really no path to victory for any Republican candidate without winning Georgia. So, whether you like it or not, we\u0027re about to be the center of national attention, even more than we already are, which is hard to believe.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAddressing the students in the audience, he went on, \u0022That\u0027s the beauty of where you are. You\u0027ll have a chance in the coming months and years to work for candidates, campaigns, and causes. Be directly involved if you want. Cover them for the media. But also go to their rallies and events \u2013\u2013 candidates you like and candidates you don\u0027t like. You\u0027ll be on the ground level to be able to see these candidates up close and personal.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EPolitics on Campus\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike any campus around the country, Georgia Tech\u0027s student body is made up of Republicans, Democrats, independent voters, and those who stay out of the political fray. While politics can involve disagreement, the Institute has received recent praise for its efforts to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/09\/14\/georgia-tech-moves-free-speech-ranking\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprotect freedom of expression for all on campus\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAssociate Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/richard-barke\u0022\u003ERichard Barke\u003C\/a\u003E believes the Institute\u2019s policies and efforts in this regard empower students to seek out differing viewpoints and to learn from one another.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAny institution of higher learning has an obligation, both legal and intellectual, to encourage diverse political views to be held, discussed, and respected. It also must do something that no other institution can do: challenge students to test ideas, whether their own or those of others. At Georgia Tech we take these duties seriously,\u201d he said. \u201cOur students learn how political processes work, not which political values are superior or which outcomes should be dictated by individual preferences. They can, and do, use this knowledge to analyze and promote policies across the political spectrum.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESecond-year public policy student Luis Salazar attended Thursday\u0027s seminar and sees events such as this as a way to engage with his fellow Yellow Jackets about real-world issues.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This is a place to come together, and the Institute\u0027s reputation makes it the perfect place for professionals and experts to interact with students who want to be involved in the political process. I appreciate how Tech facilitates these debates and conversations,\u0022 he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECountless questions remain unanswered for both parties ahead of 2024, but Bluestein emphasized that, as candidates vie for the approval of young voters, students will have the power to make their voices heard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022You\u0027ll be in the middle of it here at Georgia Tech. Smart candidates will come to college campuses to try to attract young voters, not just to vote but to work on their campaigns. Students and faculty here will have a chance to ask questions that other folks might not be asking about, whether it be about higher education funding, student policies, student debt relief, or any other issues that are top of mind,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first true litmus test for the state in the upcoming election will take place on March 12 during Georgia\u0027s primary elections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts recently hosted a discussion examining Georgia\u2019s rise to becoming one of the most intriguing political battlegrounds for 2024 and beyond.  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Decision-making algorithms have gone from science labs and sci-fi movies to everyday use in our homes \u2014 recommending movies, summarizing documents, and more. This technology comes with many benefits but raises many ethical concerns as well.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI systems are value-laden because they\u0027re human creations,\u201d says Justin Biddle, the director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Ethics, Technology, and Human Interaction Center (ETHICx) and an associate professor in Georgia Tech\u0027s School of Public Policy, where he teaches a course on AI ethics and policy. He specializes in the ethics of emerging technology and collaborates with scientists and engineers at Georgia Tech to design ethical AI systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHe shared five of the most pressing AI ethics concerns the experts are debating today and the first steps we can take to address them.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERead the full article here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/ai-ethics\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/ai-ethics\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EArtificial intelligence is having its moment. 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The campus community is invited to participate in a variety of events that increase awareness of and encourage actions that advance the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\u0022\u003E17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\u003C\/a\u003E (SDGs).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe SDGs were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They address the world\u2019s most monumental challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, and peace and justice. Some of the objectives are improved industry, innovation, and infrastructure; affordable and clean energy; and sustainable cities and communities. The SDGs appear by name in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/strategicplan.gatech.edu\/focus\/global\u0022\u003EInstitute\u2019s strategic plan\u003C\/a\u003E as long-term goals that should guide teaching, research, and operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESDG Action and Awareness Week 2023 will focus primarily on SDG13: Climate Action and intersecting SDGs. Georgia Tech strives to be a leader in climate action across the Institute in operations, education, research, and economic development, and the development of a comprehensive Climate Action Plan is underway. President \u00c1ngel Cabrera encourages the Tech community to participate in virtual and in-person climate action events throughout the week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, March 9, at 8:30 a.m., Cabrera will convene a panel of faculty to discuss climate action. Joining him will be: Marilyn Brown, Regents\u2019 Professor and the Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems in the School of Public Policy; Andrea Calmon, assistant professor in the Scheller College of Business and faculty fellow in the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems; Tim Liewen, Regents\u2019 Professor, David S. Lewis Chair, and executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute; and Brian Stone, professor in the School of City and Regional Planning and director of the Urban Climate Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe panel is a hybrid event, with remote or in-person participation (at the Scholars Event Network Theater in Price Gilbert Library). \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/8871322\u0022\u003ERSVP here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOther events during the week include a Green Cleaning DIY Workshop through the Office of Sustainability, a Social Impact Careers Alumni Panel through the Alumni Association, a Community Market through Auxiliary Services, a session on How to Afford Study Abroad and SDG Interactive Art Hours through the Office of International Education, a Seminar on Race and Gender through the Black Feminist Think Tank and the School of History and Sociology, two micro-workshops on aligning course objectives with the SDGs through the Center for Teaching and Learning and Serve-Learn-Sustain, a Corporate Carbon Accounting panel through Scheller College of Business, an information session and ice cream social through the EcoCar Vertically Integrated Project team, and a Climate Action Plan Stakeholder Engagement Session through the Office of Sustainability. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/events?categories=19273\u0022\u003EView a listing of the week\u2019s events for details and registration\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESDG Action and Awareness Week is part of a larger global effort through the University Global Coalition (UGC), which Cabrera chairs and helped found. The UGC is comprised of higher education leaders from around the world who work to advance the SDGs through education, research, service, and campus operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESDG Action and Awareness Week is an annual event occurring in early March. To collaborate next year, contact \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/drew.cutright@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EDrew Cutright\u003C\/a\u003E, Office of Strategic Consulting.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe campus community is invited to participate in a variety of events that increase awareness of and encourage actions that advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The campus community is invited to participate in a variety of events that increase awareness of and encourage actions that advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 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Her time as the chair of the School of Public Policy resulted in similar growth, achievements, and impact.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan\u003EShe also co-chaired the Arts@Tech Institute Strategic Planning Committee and has served on the Institute for Data Engineering and Science Council and the Intellectual Property Advisory Board.\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\u003EHusbands Fealing is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an elected fellow of both the National Academy of Public Administration and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She was awarded the 2023 Carolyn Shaw Bell Award from the American Economic Association\u2019s Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession, as well as the 2017 Trailblazer Award from the National Medical Association Council on Concerns of Women Physicians. She is a member of the International Women\u2019s Forum, Georgia Chapter. She serves on AAAS\u2019 executive board and is a board member for the Society for Economic Measurement.\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\u201cFrom her time as chair to her service as dean, Dean Kaye\u2019s decade of service at Tech has left an undeniable mark on the Institute, and I am proud to have served alongside her,\u201d said Steve McLaughlin, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u201cShe is a trusted leader and an accomplished administrator and scholar, and we wish her well in this next chapter at the National Science Foundation.\u201d \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EHusbands Fealing came to Tech from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Before that, she served as a study director at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Her career began at Williams College, where she started as assistant professor in the Economics Department and left after 20 years as the William Brough Professor of Economics. 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She also served as an economics program director at NSF. \u003Cspan\u003EHusbands Fealing also serves as chair of NSF\u2019s Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering and as a member of NSF\u2019s Directorate of STEM Education Advisory Committee.\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\u003ESBE is one of eight NSF directorates and supports basic research focused on human behavior and social organizations, as well as how social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental forces affect the lives of people from birth to old age, and how people, in turn, shape those forces. The directorate is also home to one of the 13 statistical agencies in the United States, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. Husbands Fealing\u2019s appointment begins on April 22. \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\u003EProvost McLaughlin will announce plans for interim leadership for the College soon, along with more details on a search for the next dean. \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\u003EKaye Husbands Fealing, dean of Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been appointed assistant director of the National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Husbands Fealing\u2019s appointment begins on April 22. 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Dean Husbands Fealing, who served in that role since 2020, has been appointed assistant director of the National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUtz is an experienced academic leader who has served as a senior associate dean in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and as chair of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC). Under his leadership, LMC experienced remarkable growth, including increased external research funding, faculty productivity, and student enrollment. Notably, he championed the expansion of the School\u0027s curriculum to include interdisciplinary minors in Black media studies, science fiction, and social justice, and a master\u0027s degree in global media and cultures. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs senior associate dean, Utz has demonstrated commitment to faculty affairs processes and professional development, implementing comprehensive resources and mentorship programs to support faculty growth and success. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Ivan Allen College strategic plan and organized impactful events that fostered integration between the arts, humanities, and social sciences with STEM fields. Utz also worked to garner funds for LGBTQ+ projects and international summer internships for students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his administrative responsibilities, Utz is a highly respected scholar with expertise in medievalism, literary and language studies, and the interconnections between humanistic inquiry and science and technology. He has authored many publications on these topics, including three monographs, 21 edited essay collections, and over 80 journal articles and book chapters, earning international acclaim for his contributions to the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are fortunate that Richard has agreed to step into the interim dean role,\u201d said Steven W. McLaughlin, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u201cHe is a pillar of the Ivan Allen community, with impressive campus leadership credentials. Ivan Allen couldn\u2019t be in better hands as we bid farewell to Dean Husbands Fealing and begin the search for the next dean.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUtz will serve until a new dean is named. The search committee will be chaired by Dean of Libraries Leslie Sharp. An external firm will be identified to lead a national search. More information about the search committee and process will be provided soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWriter: Brittany Aiello, Faculty Communications Manager, Organizational and Academic Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERichard Utz, senior associate dean and professor, has been appointed interim dean of Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective April 20. 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For more details, including the position description, application process, and a list of the search committee members, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/provost.gatech.edu\/ivan-allen-college-liberal-arts-dean-search\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eprovost.gatech.edu\/ivan-allen-college-liberal-arts-dean-search\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInquiries and nominations should be sent to GT.IAC@russellreynolds.com. 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But as efforts to slow climate change are ramping up, the spotlight is on another form of transport: ships.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe U.N.\u2019s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/OurWork\/Environment\/Pages\/2023-IMO-Strategy-on-Reduction-of-GHG-Emissions-from-Ships.aspx\u0022\u003Eset targets to reduce shipping greenhouse gas emissions\u003C\/a\u003E by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2040, aiming for net-zero by 2050. Shipping currently accounts for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/ocean\/topics\/ocean-shipping\/\u0022\u003Eabout 3% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions\u003C\/a\u003E, and the pressure is on shipping companies to meet these ambitious goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross Georgia Tech, researchers are working toward a sustainable future for ocean shipping. This includes \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/valerie-thomas\u0022\u003EValerie Thomas\u003C\/a\u003E, the Anderson-Interface Chair of Natural Systems Professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EH. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, and in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. She is scholar of energy systems, sustainability, assessment, and low-carbon transportation fuels, and her work touches many aspects of the maritime industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinding Sustainable Solutions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cToday, we ship a lot of goods by ocean freight, and there is certainly an environmental impact with shipping,\u201d Thomas said.\u0026nbsp; \u201cBut the emissions from shipping a product from East Asia to the U.S. on a bulk carrier vessel are significantly lower than trucking a product across the U.S. When ships are filled to the brim with cargo and are moving slowly across oceans, this is energy efficient, fuel efficient, and even cost efficient per ton of \u2018stuff\u2019 transported.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile ocean shipping is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ics-shipping.org\/shipping-fact\/environmental-performance-environmental-performance\/\u0022\u003Esignificantly more energy efficient\u003C\/a\u003E than air or land transport and contributes far fewer emissions, Thomas says cutting down on ocean freight emissions will require a great deal more effort. One way is to find more eco-friendly fuels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI look at big systems, and one of those areas is investigating alternative fuels,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cI\u2019m often trying to figure out how much greenhouse gas various fuels emit, what other types of emissions or matter are coming out, and how to compare different fuel options.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThomas is a leading expert in life-cycle assessment. It is a method used to evaluate a fuel or technology\u0027s environmental impact throughout its entire cycle \u2014\u0026nbsp;from raw materials extraction, processing, manufacturing, distribution, and ultimately, use. Right now, basically all ships use petroleum fuels, which emit carbon dioxide and particulate matter into the air.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding fuel alternatives is not a simple task: Just because a fuel might initially seem like a promising low-carbon option, that is not always the case in the end. Thomas\u2019s expertise in life-cycle assessments helps her figure out whether these possible fuels are truly environmentally friendly.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne such example is hydrogen: It doesn\u2019t emit carbon dioxide when burned,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cBut the manufacturing of hydrogen can emit carbon dioxide, and therefore, hydrogen is not always a low-carbon fuel on a lifecycle basis.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHelping the Shipping Industry Cut Carbon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/patritsia-stathatou\u0022\u003EPatricia Stathatou\u003C\/a\u003E, a researcher at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/rbi\u0022\u003ERenewable Bioproducts Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, specializes in sustainability assessment of chemical engineering processes and products, which includes lifecycle assessments and techno-economic assessments, evaluating both the environmental impacts and the economic viability of products and processes. Stathatou, who will join the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.chbe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E as an assistant professor in January 2025, also conducts experiments to support these assessments and guide the development of new technologies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy contribution to the lifecycle assessment field is that I support assessments with in-field emission monitoring, taking samples, and performing chemical analyses,\u201d Stathatou said.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThis helps identify specific pollutants that might be emitted into the air or be present in water, wastewater, or solid waste streams.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut as maritime shipping companies rise to the challenge of cutting emissions, they often do not know where to start. This is where Stathatou\u2019s experience comes in.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring her postdoctoral research at MIT, a major shipping company reached out to Stathatou and her colleagues asking for help in cutting emissions. They wanted to increase the energy efficiency of their fleet and investigate different strategies and technologies to eventually reach the IMO\u2019s emissions goals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of Stathatou\u2019s expertise in alternative fuels, biofuels, and sustainable energy sources, she investigated potential solutions for the company, which included a six-day research trip monitoring emissions aboard one of the company\u2019s bulk carrier vessels in East Asia. Her work involves designing experiments, measuring emissions, and evaluating the environmental impact of different fuels onboard bulk carrier vessels.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTen years ago, there weren\u0027t rigorous goals or guidelines for reducing emissions in the shipping industry \u2014 and not much scientific collaboration in the process,\u201d Stathatou said. \u201cIf we are to make a difference in the industry in regard to climate, we need partnerships with shipping companies to help guide their efforts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStathatou plans to continue her collaborations with shipping companies and expects to carry out more on-ship evaluations soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Big Picture\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Thomas, a holistic approach is needed to make shipping more sustainable. \u0022It\u0027s not just about the fuels we use; it\u0027s about optimizing supply chains, reducing empty freight, and leveraging multimodal transportation options,\u0022 Thomas said. \u0022By embracing net-zero freight initiatives and maximizing efficiency in logistics, we can achieve meaningful reductions in emissions while meeting the demands of global trade.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEncouraging shifts to ocean freight is another means of reducing emissions. For example, if a company wants to transport goods from Miami to Baltimore, they don\u2019t need to go by road or rail. \u201cYou can ship your freight on the ocean along the coast, and that could be more environmentally efficient,\u201d Thomas said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work Thomas and Stathatou do is part of a broad portfolio of shipping sustainability research at Georgia Tech, which also includes the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.pa\/?lang=en\u0022\u003EPanama Logistics and Innovation Research Center\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/netzero.scl.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ENet Zero Freight Systems Program\u003C\/a\u003E, which Thomas co-leads. These partnerships aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of global supply chains, leveraging innovative research and practical applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe work of evaluating different fuels, technologies, and strategies is not trivial, and figuring out these new methods does not happen quickly,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cThese are difficult technologies, and it takes a long time to put them in place. That is why we need to do this work now.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStathatou envisions that, with more shipping companies now looking to curb their emissions, there will be significant adoption of new fuels and technologies within the next decade.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOcean shipping is a transportation sector that we cannot go without, and so decarbonizing it is very important,\u201d Stathatou said. \u201cI believe the ability to perform these assessments and guide the development of future solutions will have a tremendous impact on humanity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers are developing sustainable ocean shipping solutions to meet global emissions targets through eco-friendly fuels, optimized supply chains, and life-cycle assessments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech researchers are developing sustainable ocean shipping solutions to meet global emissions targets through eco-friendly fuels, optimized supply chains, and life-cycle assessments."}],"uid":"36123","created_gmt":"2024-06-11 14:20:05","changed_gmt":"2024-06-14 16:28:58","author":"Catherine Barzler","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-06-11T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-06-11T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674168":{"id":"674168","type":"image","title":"Cargo ship.png","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOcean shipping, the backbone of international trade, is significantly more energy efficient than air or land transport. 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Murdie currently serves as a Regents\u2019 Professor, Georgia Athletic Association Professor of International Affairs, and the Head of the Department of International Affairs for the University of Georgia\u2019s School of Public and International Affairs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We are delighted to welcome Dr. Murdie to Georgia Tech,\u0022 said \u003Cstrong\u003ESteve McLaughlin\u003C\/strong\u003E, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u0022Her extensive research in international relations and human rights, as well as her commitment to instructional excellence make her an ideal leader for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, a college recognized for its cross-disciplinary research, teaching, and service. We are confident that under her guidance, the College will soar to new heights as a global leader in liberal arts education.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie is a distinguished scholar in international relations, focusing on the behavior of international nongovernmental organizations and their interactions with states, local populations, and intergovernmental organizations. Her work on these topics has been published in numerous journals of note, including the \u003Cem\u003EAmerican Political Science Review\u003C\/em\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Politics\u003C\/em\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EBritish Journal of Political Science\u003C\/em\u003E, and \u003Cem\u003EInternational Organization\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer research has advanced public understanding of human security, human rights, and conflict processes. In recognition of her contributions, Murdie received the 2023 Karl Deutsch Award from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isanet.org\/Programs\/Awards\/Karl-Deutsch\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInternational Studies Association\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 a prestigious award given to scholars \u201cjudged to have made (through a body of publications) the most significant contribution to the study of International Relations and Peace Research.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond her scholarly work, Murdie has demonstrated a commitment to academic mentorship and development. As the University of Georgia\u2019s department head of International Affairs since 2018, she has fostered a collaborative environment and supported the professional development of faculty and students. She has also served as editor-in-chief of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/isr\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInternational Studies Review\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and co-edited University of Georgia Press\u2019 Studies in Security and International Affairs Book Series.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie earned her Ph.D. in political science from Emory University, M.A. in political science from Kansas State University, and B.S. in political science and international studies from Kansas State University. Her interdisciplinary background and dedication to bridging the liberal arts and technological fields align with Georgia Tech\u0027s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs dean, Murdie will oversee Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u0027 broad portfolio of academic programs that includes 10 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 14 master\u2019s degrees, and six Ph.D. programs. She will also work to strengthen and expand the college\u2019s research initiatives and community partnerships, further enhancing its role as a model of liberal arts education within a technological university. Her appointment affirms Georgia Tech\u0027s commitment to the expansion of interdisciplinary education and research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is revolutionizing what we think is possible in higher education,\u201d said Murdie. \u201cThe College\u2019s faculty, staff, and students demonstrate how foundational, transformative, and limitless the liberal arts are for the overall success of the Institute. I\u2019m thrilled to be part of such a vibrant community and excited to help guide the College. The complexity of the problems we are facing and the revolutionary nature of the tools we have now means that the need for the liberal arts at Georgia Tech has never been greater.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDean Murdie succeeds \u003Cstrong\u003ERichard Utz\u003C\/strong\u003E, who has \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/19\/richard-utz-named-interim-dean-ivan-allen-college-liberal-arts\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eserved as interim dean\u003C\/a\u003E since April 2024 and will continue to serve in the role until June 1.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSince stepping into the interim role, Richard has led Ivan Allen College with impressive clarity,\u201d said Provost McLaughlin. \u201cHe has served as a model of excellence in leadership and returns to his roles of senior associate dean and professor having supported his college through a critical moment of change. We are incredibly grateful to him and know that Dean Murdie will step into her new role in a college that has been well cared for.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWriter: Brittany Aiello, Faculty Communications Program Manager, Executive Communications, Institute Communications\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing an international search, Georgia Tech has appointed Amanda Murdie as the new dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective June 1, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Following an international search, the University of Georgia\u2019s Murdie will step into the role of dean on June 1."}],"uid":"27998","created_gmt":"2025-01-07 13:03:46","changed_gmt":"2025-01-07 21:45:55","author":"Brittany Aiello","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta","dateline":{"date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-01-07T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675957":{"id":"675957","type":"image","title":"AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","body":null,"created":"1736255274","gmt_created":"2025-01-07 13:07:54","changed":"1736255274","gmt_changed":"2025-01-07 13:07:54","alt":"Amanda Murdie","file":{"fid":"259643","name":"AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png","mime":"image\/png","size":2628161,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/01\/07\/AmandaMurdie-Headshot-Square.png?itok=XhQZGElN"}}},"media_ids":["675957"],"groups":[{"id":"619192","name":"Faculty Affairs"},{"id":"131901","name":"Provost"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1616","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"},{"id":"2078","name":"dean"},{"id":"194163","name":"Amanda Murdie"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOffice of the Provost\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["provostsoffice@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"680525":{"#nid":"680525","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mar\u00eda Corina Machado Receives Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom an undisclosed location in her home country of Venezuela, Mar\u00eda Corina Machado joined online to participate in the celebration held at the Biltmore Hotel in Tech Square, where she was awarded the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe leader of the country\u0027s opposition party remains in hiding and unable to leave the country. Elected to the Venezuelan National Assembly in 2010, she became a vocal critic of Hugo Ch\u00e1vez and his successor, Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. Machado became the opposition\u0027s presidential candidate for the Unity Democratic Platform in 2023 but was later disqualified from holding office by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council. Still, her efforts to inspire change did not stop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMachado rallied support behind the opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez, and organized a million volunteers to monitor polling locations and collect data to support the party\u0027s claim of victory. While the Maduro regime remains in power despite data showing victory for the opposition, Machado is hopeful that democracy will prevail. Speaking via Zoom, Machado said the courage that earned her the award is a shared value among the Venezuelan people.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Social courage is what Venezuelans have proven to have. Over 25 years, we\u0027ve seen this tyranny oppress, divide, persecute, and deprive, and we\u0027ve had many falls, but we\u0027ve stood back up. Our strength is not in firearms. It is in effective organization, intelligence, courage, and love, and there is no more powerful force than love,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresenting the award, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera reflected on Machado\u0027s early career as an industrial engineer and human rights activist through the founding of Sumate, a vote-monitoring group, in 2002.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022She understands systems and data, which allowed her to identify and document dysfunction in Venezuela\u0027s electoral process. She took it as a mission to bring forward solutions to address the challenges in her country. She has become a champion for her country and a beacon for fair and free elections around the world. Her story reminds us that data and technology alone do not drive change, but they are powerful tools in the hands of responsible leaders and can be used to make a difference,\u0022 Cabrera said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer children, Ana Corina Sosa Machado and Ricardo Machado, accepted the award. Ana spoke of her mother\u0027s dedication to her cause and willingness to speak out for what she believes in despite the risks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022If there is one thing I\u0027ve learned from my mother, it\u0027s that courage, truth, and hope are our most powerful weapons in disarming evil. That courage is not a virtue to be used only when it is convenient, noncontroversial, or safe, but rather its true test lies in the darkest of times when standing for what is right might mean standing alone, alienating allies, and even risking your own life.,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe prize was established in 2010 to honor the legacy of Ivan Allen Jr., former mayor of Atlanta and a Georgia Tech graduate, who was known for his courageous leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. Ana sees a parallel between the prize\u0027s namesake and her mother.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Ivan Allen Jr. knew well what it meant to stand against the status quo, to fight for what is right despite the costs. Most importantly, he knew that moral courage in defense of truth and what is right is contagious. That is what my mother has ignited in Venezuela \u2014 an unstoppable force, not grounded in violence or strength but in the love of country.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event featured a panel moderated by CNN national correspondent Rafael Romo and featuring Jennie Lincoln, a senior advisor for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Carter Center; Charles Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and former director of the World Affairs Council; and Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the America Society and Council of the Americas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach panelist was asked if there was hope for democracy in the country, and each expressed their opinion that Machado is the primary factor in keeping that hope alive, and Farnsworth said she should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her work.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks to a generous grant from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Foundation, the Allen Prize includes a monetary stipend of $100,000 to accompany the award. 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A grant from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.transatlanticplatform.com\/\u0022\u003ETrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities\u003C\/a\u003E is taking her across national borders and into science diplomacy. Here, we talk to her about her work and how a more open and equitable scientific ecosystem can change the world for the better.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESugimoto is the School chair, Tom and Marie Patton Chair, and professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease tell us a bit about your work and research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my research, I use a variety of tools \u2014 big data, surveys, interviews, and social science research methods \u2014 to understand how the system of science is operating. I want to know if it\u2019s functioning efficiently, responsibly, and equitably. I look at how we make science, how it is funded and rewarded, and the policies supporting science. I also look at inequalities within the scientific system, such as the intersection of race and gender, and how that plays out in scientific production.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u2019m also an administrator, which I love. I get to take all my research and put it into practice by considering how we support science and mentor scientists, and how we build organizations that are more equitable, sustainable, and innovative.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou have a new research project that\u2019s taking you into science diplomacy. What is science diplomacy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt its core, science diplomacy is about the interaction of science and nations. We split it into categories of science for diplomacy, diplomacy for science, science in diplomacy, and diplomacy in science. For example, we might use science to achieve a diplomatic objective, like fostering exchanges of scientists between countries to build goodwill. We might use science to inform diplomacy \u2014 for example, to understand which countries are competitive in certain emerging technologies and where we should focus our attention. We might also need diplomacy to achieve scientific goals, such as gaining access to a critical observatory or resource. Science diplomacy is all these things. For our project, we focus on creating an evidence base that is most useful for diplomatic purposes, with a particular emphasis on metascience observatories.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is a metascience observatory?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn an astronomical observatory, you observe the cosmos. You\u2019re observing and counting stars and planetary bodies and analyzing how the system works. But imagine that instead of looking at the sky, you\u0027re looking at the system of science.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMetascience observatories study scientific data and the scientific ecosystem. This includes the actors of science \u2014 scientists and administrators. It also includes institutions that support science, like\u0026nbsp;funding agencies and academic universities. Finally, there\u2019s the output of science. This includes scientific publications, scientific patents, and anything produced by scientists. So those are all the objects of the scientific system: people, institutions, and products.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe then take those people, institutions, and products and aggregate and analyze them, and \u2014 this is the \u201cobservatory\u201d part \u2014 observe trends over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBy observing all the parts and data that make up the scientific ecosystem, what questions are metascience observatories trying to answer?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe metascience observatory is about providing real-time data on the state of the scientific system to inform policy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt could be anything related to the working of science. For example, are we producing more scientists or fewer? Is the system functioning openly and equitably? Are we studying certain topics more than others? Are we becoming more productive or less productive? Are we meeting society\u0027s needs? Are we addressing disease burdens that affect our countries?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese analytical questions inform policymakers, who can then make informed recommendations about how science can perform more optimally to address a nation\u2019s needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there any current examples of metascience observatories? What do they do?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur work has identified about 40 metascience observatories around the world. These meet our strict definition of being formal organizations dedicated to the study of science and technology that collect, analyze, and maintain data about the science and technology ecosystem, and that share their work openly with the public.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the United States, the most prominent observatory is the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ncses.nsf.gov\/\u0022\u003ENational Center for Science and Engineering Statistics\u003C\/a\u003E, which operates out of the National Science Foundation. This is a critical organization that provides data to the government on the status of science and engineering. It also publishes data and reports to inform researchers and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003Epolicymakers on the state of science in the U.S.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are you trying to achieve with this project? How will you know if you\u2019ve accomplished your goal?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe began our grant with the job of defining and identifying scientific observatories. We are now conducting surveys and interviews to gain more information on how these organizations function, particularly in relation to diplomacy. In parallel, we are conducting several case studies \u2014 such as artificial intelligence and nuclear power \u2014 to examine how diplomats use science in these domains. Bringing these together, we will examine how evidence-based science diplomacy can be used to improve democracy, governance, and trust both within and across nations. We will also look at how we can build a more open, inclusive infrastructure for doing this type of work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou mentioned \u201copenness\u201d of science. What does that mean, and why is it important?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPart of this story is about open science communication. When we don\u2019t share scientific information quickly and accurately, it hinders the goals of science. The pandemic was an excellent example of science diplomacy\u2019s importance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the pandemic, researchers were trying to publish Covid-related findings in some of the most elite journals, which caused delays in sharing critical information about Covid-19. Scientific publishers saw this concern and responded by making data and publications on Covid-19 freely available.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, post-pandemic, they reverted to their closed approach. A recent study showed that publications associated with the United Nations\u2019 Sustainable Development Goals are even less available than the average paper. This hinders science and, by extension, science diplomacy. To be able to provide evidence, that evidence should be open and robust.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you hope the global scientific ecosystem will evolve over the next decade or so?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur scientific system is plagued with inequalities. On the individual level, scholars face barriers based on their gender, race, nationality, and language. Resources are concentrated within institutions, restricting the diversity of ideas. Nations have vastly unequal access to resources, which has adverse effects on meeting global needs. Even our data is skewed toward certain disciplines, languages, and countries, making our knowledge of the ecosystem incomplete and highly flawed. The most robust scientific ecosystem, and the data that supports it, requires an inclusive, open global infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunding: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.transatlanticplatform.com\/imso4diplo\/\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.transatlanticplatform.com\/imso4diplo\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESugimoto reveals how an open and more equitable science ecosystem can benefit us all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Sugimoto reveals how an open and more equitable science ecosystem can benefit us all. 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When we FaceTime a friend, that call could come via satellites. From cellphone networks to national security systems, satellites are vital to our connected globe. Yet regulating how satellites function across borders is almost as complicated as the technology that launches them into space. Researchers in Georgia Tech\u2019s Space Research Institute are shaping how satellites operate, both scientifically and politically.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44549\u0022\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Georgia Tech space researchers\u2019 work benefits Earth technologies, too."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESatellites aren\u2019t the only technology Georgia Tech applies to terrestrial problems. Researchers are using gravity experiments to improve energy storage and are discovering lessons from science fiction. This Institute-wide work proves space isn\u2019t the final frontier in paradigm-shifting research \u2014 it\u2019s a bridge.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Satellites power everything from weather forecasts to global communications, and researchers at Georgia Tech\u2019s Space Research Institute are advancing both the technology and international policies that keep them operating safely."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2025-12-09 18:12:32","changed_gmt":"2025-12-10 15:19:16","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-09T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-09T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678807":{"id":"678807","type":"image","title":"satellite-1.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESatellites keep our world connected \u2014 enabling everything from accurate weather forecasts to seamless video calls. 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Together, their work highlights how better data, thoughtful policy, and public engagement can guide more resilient and equitable decisions in an AI-powered future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI\u2019s Hidden Footprint: How Data Centers Reshape Communities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAhmed Saeed studies the infrastructure most people never see. An assistant professor in the School of Computer Science and a Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Faculty Fellow, Saeed focuses on how data centers \u2014 the backbone of modern AI \u2014 are built, operated, and regulated, and what their growth means for host communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cData centers are the infrastructure for our digital life, so more of them are necessary to keep doing what we\u2019re doing,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData center energy consumption could double or triple by 2028, accounting for up to 12% of U.S. electricity use, according to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/escholarship.org\/uc\/item\/32d6m0d1\u0022\u003Ereport by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E. U.S. spending on data center construction jumped nearly 70% between May 2023 and May 2024, according to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/americanedgeproject.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Americas-AI-Surge-Powering-Growth-in-Every-State.pdf\u0022\u003EAmerican Edge Project\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia is an AI data center hub, ranked fourth globally, with $4.6 billion in AI-related venture capital invested across 368 deals, the American Edge Project reported. At a recent \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/sustainability-fellowship-supports-professors-data-center-research\u0022\u003Etown hall in DeKalb County, Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E, Saeed helped residents connect AI\u2019s promise to its local consequences. Training large AI models can require tens of thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs) running for days or weeks, driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction. AI-focused chips, he noted, can consume 10 to 14 times more power than traditional processors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat demand often shows up as pressure on local infrastructure. Communities are increasingly concerned about electricity and water use, grid upgrades, and who ultimately pays. In Virginia, Saeed pointed to a legal dispute in which consumer advocates warned that data centers could raise electricity bills by 5% in the short term and up to 50% over time, while utilities argued those investments were inevitable and could benefit customers in the long run.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnvironmental concerns add another layer. Saeed cited controversies over water use and backup diesel generators in states, including Georgia and Tennessee, alongside a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling that tightened generator regulations. While diesel generators are clearly harmful, he cautioned that long-term, rigorous evidence linking data centers to regional health impacts remains limited.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaeed\u2019s research aims to reduce those impacts directly. By optimizing how workloads are scheduled across large server fleets, his team has demonstrated power savings of 4 \u2013 12%, a meaningful gain if U.S. data centers approach projected levels of up to 12% of national electricity use by 2028.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Saeed, data centers are akin to highways: essential to modern life, disruptive to nearby communities, and shaped by policy choices. The question, he argues, is not whether AI infrastructure should exist, but how transparently and fairly it is built.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEconomist Probes the Energy Costs of the AI Boom\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile headlines often frame AI as an energy crisis, Georgia Tech environmental and energy economist and BBISS Faculty Fellow Tony Harding is focused on measuring its real \u2014 and uneven \u2014 impacts. Harding, an assistant professor in the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, uses economic modeling to examine how AI adoption affects energy use, emissions, and local communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iopscience.iop.org\/article\/10.1088\/1748-9326\/ae0e3b\u0022\u003Erecent work\u003C\/a\u003E published in \u003Cem\u003EEnvironmental Research Letters\u003C\/em\u003E, Harding and his co-author analyzed how productivity gains from AI could influence national energy demand. Their findings suggest that, at a macro level, AI-related activity may increase annual U.S. energy use by about 0.03% and CO\u2082 emissions by roughly 0.02%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThose numbers are small in the context of the overall economy,\u201d Harding said. \u201cBut the impacts are highly uneven.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat unevenness is evident in where data centers are built. While Northern Virginia remains the country\u2019s top data center hub, with 343 operational data centers, states like Georgia, which currently has 94 operational data centers, are rapidly attracting facilities due to reliable power and favorable tax policies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarding\u2019s latest research focuses on local effects, asking why data centers cluster in urban areas, how they influence housing markets, what happens to electricity prices, and whether they exacerbate water stress. Early evidence suggests large facilities can increase local electricity rates, contributing to public backlash and regulatory response. In Georgia, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psc.ga.gov\/site\/assets\/files\/8617\/media_advisory_data_centers_rule_1-23-2025.pdf\u0022\u003EPublic Service Commission\u003C\/a\u003E has begun requiring new, high power draw customers (like data centers) to cover more of the costs associated with grid expansion.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarding\u2019s goal is to give policymakers better evidence to design incentives and guardrails. \u201cTo manage these technologies responsibly,\u201d he said, \u201cwe need a clear picture of their intended and unintended consequences.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGamifying a Strained and Aging Power Grid\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDaniel Molzahn is tackling another side of the problem: how to modernize an aging power grid under growing demand. Electricity demand is expected to rise about 25% by 2030, driven by data centers, electric vehicles, and broadscale electrification. At the same time, much of the U.S. electricity grid is nearing the end of its lifespan, with many transformers being decades old.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo make these challenges tangible, Molzahn, an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, developed a browser-based game with a group of students through Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/frm_display\/team-listings\/entry\/1303\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Projects\u003C\/a\u003E program called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/currentcrisis.itch.io\/current-crisis\u0022\u003ECurrent Crisis\u003C\/a\u003E. Players take on the role of a utility decision-maker, balancing reliability, wildfire risk, renewable integration, and affordability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe game grew out of Molzahn\u2019s National Science Foundation CAREER award and reflects his belief that complex systems are best understood experientially. Its initial focus is wildfire resilience, modeling how grid infrastructure can both spark and suffer damage from fires.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut resilience comes at a cost. Burying power lines, for example, reduces wildfire risk but dramatically increases expenses. Players must confront the same tradeoffs utilities face: improve reliability or keep rates low.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMolzahn hopes the game will help students and the public grapple with the realities of planning future power systems. \u201cThese choices aren\u2019t abstract,\u201d he said. \u201cThey shape affordability, resilience, and our path toward a cleaner grid.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project now involves nearly 40 students from across campus, supported by Sustainability NEXT funding and a collaboration with Jessica Roberts, former BBISS Faculty Fellow and director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tiles.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ETechnology-Integrated Learning Environments (TILES) Lab\u003C\/a\u003E in the School of Interactive Computing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs a learning scientist, I look at how to engage people with science and scientific data and get people having conversations they might not otherwise have,\u201d says Roberts, who hopes the seed grant helps the team determine first that they are going in the right direction and, second, how to broaden the impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne student, Stella Quinto Lima, a graduate research assistant in Human-Centered Computing, has made the game the focus of her doctoral thesis. Through the game, she wants players to notice their misconceptions about the power grid, energy use, and AI, and to use critical thinking to identify, question, and possibly undo those misconceptions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cI hope that we can really engage adults and help them see it\u2019s not black and white. The game is not only about power grids, but how AI affects the grid, how it affects our lives, and how it will impact our future.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team plans to expand the game\u2019s features, use it in outreach programs, and analyze player decisions as a source of data to study energy-system decision-making.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe want to change the conversation about power and power grid stability, reliability, and sustainability, Roberts said, \u201cand find a way to get this message to a larger public.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs artificial intelligence (AI) drives explosive growth in data centers, communities across the U.S. are facing rising electricity costs, new industrial development, and mounting strain on an aging power grid.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Explosive data center growth requires research to inform policies which manage the building of this critical infrastructure."}],"uid":"27338","created_gmt":"2026-02-24 20:29:10","changed_gmt":"2026-02-25 16:43:42","author":"Brent Verrill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679428":{"id":"679428","type":"image","title":"Giarusso_Saeed_Molzhan_Headshots_Collage_Sized","body":null,"created":"1772037433","gmt_created":"2026-02-25 16:37:13","changed":"1772037615","gmt_changed":"2026-02-25 16:40:15","alt":"Three men\u0027s individual portrait-style photos are arranged side by side, each showing a person from the shoulders up. 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When matched against a chess bot, an OpenAI model preferred hacking into its opponent\u2019s system to winning the game fairly, according to a recent\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/time.com\/7259395\/ai-chess-cheating-palisade-research\/\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile chess doesn\u2019t have moral stakes, more serious ethical issues could arise in everything from medicine to self-driving cars as AI becomes even more pervasive. So, what does it mean for AI to be safe?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNo one is saying developing safe AI will be easy, but we need to make sure we cover as many ethical concerns as possible,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tylercookphd.com\/\u0022\u003ETyler Cook\u003C\/a\u003E, a research affiliate at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech and assistant program director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ailearning.emory.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for AI Learning\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Emory University. \u201cHumans also care about being treated fairly. We care about not being deceived. We should aim for much more than safety.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is too complex for simple guardrails, Cook argues in a recent \u003Cem\u003EScience and Engineering Ethics\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/philpapers.org\/rec\/COOACF-3\u0022\u003Epaper\u003C\/a\u003E. But AI still needs to be limited and incorporated with human values of fairness, honesty, and transparency so it doesn\u2019t make ethically dubious decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is not just a problem to manage. It\u2019s a technology whose impact depends on the values we choose to build in it, Cook claims. Developers must think carefully about the world their systems will shape. AI shouldn\u2019t make our world, but instead integrate into it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafe vs. Autonomous AI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome computer scientists would say \u201csafe\u201d AI, or AI that doesn\u2019t cause harm, is the answer. But AI is not a simple machine like a lawnmower that needs just a blade guard to prevent harm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEstablishing AI safety is more complex than adding protective features. Being prudent with how much autonomy AI gets is also paramount.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe don\u0027t want AI systems deciding that they don\u0027t want to pursue fairness anymore,\u201d Cook said. \u201cWe don\u0027t want AI to be autonomous with respect to its ethical goals or values.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuch ethical autonomy\u0026nbsp;could lead to unpredictable or undesirable outcomes. Consider algorithmic bias: Human biases, combined with machine automation, can lead to unequal consequences. An AI mortgage lender could favor certain applicant demographics over others, for example.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECook posits there is a middle ground between merely safe AI and autonomous ethical AI \u2014 \u201cend-constrained ethical AI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs designers of AI systems, computer scientists should choose what we want the AI to prioritize: fairness, honesty, transparency,\u201d Cook said. \u201cThat\u0027s why I use the language of constraint. We\u0027re constraining the AI\u2019s values so they can actually benefit society.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnd\u2011constrained ethical AI asks designers to set those boundaries intentionally, not as an afterthought. And if developers take that responsibility seriously, AI doesn\u2019t have to reinvent our world \u2014 it can strengthen the one we already have.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11948-025-00577-6\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EA Case for End-Constrained Ethical Artificial Intelligence\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0022 \u003Cem\u003EScience and Engineering Ethics \u003C\/em\u003E32.7 (2026).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDOI: 10.1007\/s11948-025-00577-6\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFairness, honesty, and transparency are needed in AI for it to benefit humanity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Fairness, honesty, and transparency are needed in AI for it to benefit humanity. 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