{"689444":{"#nid":"689444","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Why the Strait of Hormuz Is More Than an Energy Crisis ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERising oil and gasoline prices have been the center of attention since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But that immediate effect tells only part of the story. Because oil and gas underpin production, transportation, and logistics, higher energy costs will gradually move through supply chains \u2014 meaning the most significant economic consequences may not appear for months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe effects move slowly and appear in places people do not connect to energy,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/tibor-besedes\u0022\u003ETibor Besedes\u003C\/a\u003E, professor in the School of Economics. \u201cOil and natural gas are part of the cost structure for an enormous range of goods.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAbout 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows through the waterway linking the Persian Gulf to world markets. When that flow is constrained, the impact ripples outward across industries most people never associate with an energy crisis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn complex supply chains, a disruption in one critical link, even if only briefly, can cascade through the system, well beyond the initial event,\u201d says \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/pinar-keskinocak\u0022\u003EPinar Keskinocak\u003C\/a\u003E, chair and professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. \u201cAs delays persist and compound, interconnected systems often take a long time to recover, rebalance, and return to normal.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrice Pressures That Arrive Quietly\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly effects are already visible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJet fuel availability is tightening, and diesel prices are rising across Asia. China has ordered refineries to stop exporting fuel, creating shortages that are increasing shipping costs for U.S. imports, from consumer electronics to pharmaceuticals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe strait is also a key corridor for naphtha, a feedstock used to produce plastics, packaging, solvents, textiles, and pharmaceutical components. Roughly 85% of Middle Eastern polyethylene exports move through the strait.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cConsumers won\u0027t see the effect of this quickly,\u201d Besedes says, \u201cbut the longer the strait is closed, the higher the cost will be of all of these products naphtha is used for.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAluminum is equally exposed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSmelters require sustained, low-cost energy,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/expert\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor of the practice in the Stewart School. \u201cThe Middle East accounted for roughly 21% of U.S. unwrought aluminum imports in 2025. When energy prices spike or supply is constrained, capacity is reduced or shut down, and those decisions are difficult and slow to reverse.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFertilizer is one of the clearest examples of delayed inflation. Natural gas is essential for its production, and Persian Gulf states account for one-third of global urea exports and half of global sulfur exports. Urea prices at the New Orleans import hub have already climbed sharply.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe won\u0027t see the effects quickly, but rather in six to 12 months, depending on the crop and its cycle,\u201d Besedes says. \u201cWithout or with less fertilizer, crop yields will decrease, resulting in higher prices.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Hormuz Is Different From Other Chokepoints\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn top of all those factors, the strait closure presents a uniquely dangerous vulnerability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUnlike a port strike or canal blockage, there is no meaningful way to reroute volume,\u201d says Gaffney. \u201cIf it is disrupted, flow is constrained rather than redirected.\u201d Pipeline alternatives replace only a fraction of the 20 million barrels per day that normally transit the strait.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cChoke point vulnerability arises when a large portion of flow depends on a route that is hard to substitute,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/mathieu-dahan\u0022\u003EMathieu Dahan\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the Stewart School. \u201cHormuz has no scalable alternatives with sufficient capacity.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alan-erera\u0022\u003EAlan Erera\u003C\/a\u003E, senior associate chair in the Stewart School expanded on Dahan\u2019s point, noting that strait disruptions raise costs across manufacturing and distribution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cShips are rerouted onto longer paths, which drives up fuel and labor costs, ties up vessels and containers for longer periods, and ultimately raises inventory costs for shippers because capital is locked up while goods are still in transit,\u201d Erera said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen Geopolitics Meets Global Supply Chains\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, the strait closure raises the risk of wartime miscalculation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe haven\u2019t seen a disruption on this scale since the tanker wars of the late 1980s,\u201d said Larry Rubin, associate professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Gulf states\u0027 dependence on the strait constrains both regional actors and U.S. strategy, raising risks around crisis decision-making.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERubin also points to a dimension most coverage has missed entirely. \u201cOne thing that has been overlooked by many commentators is the fact that the Iranian people have probably been hit the hardest economically,\u201d he says. \u201cThey were already in a challenging situation. The Iranian economy won\u0027t recover quickly after the war.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResilience Has a Short Memory\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, for the United States, \u201cThe Strategic Petroleum Reserve provides a buffer, and domestic energy production has improved resilience,\u201d says Gaffney. \u201cBut the gap remains between enabling capacity and sustaining resilience. Policy can support infrastructure, but it cannot ensure private sector participants invest in resilience when cost pressures rise.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor policymakers and industry leaders, the disruption reinforces a familiar pattern. \u0022The supply chain remains optimized for efficiency rather than resilience, in part due to the high investment costs required to build flexibility,\u0022 says Dahan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaffney added that resilience does improve after disruption, but that \u201cit erodes over time if not actively maintained.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if the strait reopens, higher costs and slow restart timelines mean the system will not snap back. Experts suggest that when headlines have moved on from this disruption, it will still be shaping prices across the economy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves far beyond rising gas prices, threatening to reshape global supply chains for months or even years to come. With roughly 20% of the world\u0027s oil and liquefied natural gas flowing through this critical chokepoint, disruptions are already rippling across industries from plastics and pharmaceuticals to aluminum, fertilizers, and consumer electronics. Unlike other trade disruptions, the strait offers no scalable rerouting alternatives, forcing longer shipping paths that drive up fuel, labor, and inventory costs worldwide. Experts warn that the most severe economic consequences \u2014 including higher food prices, reduced crop yields, and costlier manufactured goods \u2014 may not surface for six to twelve months, long after headlines have moved on. As global supply chains remain optimized for efficiency over resilience, the Hormuz crisis exposes just how vulnerable interconnected economies are to a single point of failure in international energy trade.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech experts warn that disruptions at the world\u0027s most critical energy choke point will ripple far beyond oil and gas prices. 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In fact, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-the-moon-formed-new-research-133204\u0022\u003Ea dominant hypothesis\u003C\/a\u003E says that the early Earth was hit by a Mars-sized object, and it was this giant impact that spun off material to form the Moon. But unlike Earth, the Moon lacks \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/education.nationalgeographic.org\/resource\/plate-tectonics\/\u0022\u003Eplate tectonics\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/climate-explained-why-carbon-dioxide-has-such-outsized-influence-on-earths-climate-123064\u0022\u003Ean atmosphere\u003C\/a\u003E capable of reshaping its surface and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.cornell.edu\/stories\/2021\/11\/recycling-tectonic-plates-key-driver-earths-oxygen-budget\u0022\u003Erecycling elements such as oxygen\u003C\/a\u003E over billions of years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, the Moon preserves a record of the geological conditions that helped shape it and can give scientists insight into the world we live in today. Rocks that were formed during early volcanic activity on the Moon offer a window into events that occurred nearly 4 billion years ago. By uncovering the conditions under which the Moon\u2019s rocks formed, scientists move closer to understanding the origins of our own planet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-026-69770-w\u0022\u003EIn a study\u003C\/a\u003E published March 2026 in the journal Nature Communications, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/clever.research.gatech.edu\/the-team\/\u0022\u003Eour team of physicists and geoscientists\u003C\/a\u003E investigated \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.webmineral.com\/data\/Ilmenite.shtml\u0022\u003Eilmenite\u003C\/a\u003E, a mineral composed of iron, titanium and oxygen, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/lunar\/samples\/atlas\/compendium\/75035.pdf\u0022\u003Ein a Moon rock\u003C\/a\u003E crystallized from an ancient lunar magma. We used \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nrl.navy.mil\/nanoscience\/\u0022\u003Ecutting-edge electron microscopy\u003C\/a\u003E to probe the chemical signature of titanium in this ilmenite, finding that about 15% of the titanium carries less of an electrical charge than expected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center \u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022An illustration of the rock on the Moon, an atomic image of the sample, and of trivalent titanium chemical signature.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=265\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=265\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=265\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=333\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=333\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/726541\/original\/file-20260326-57-w0e8yb.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=333\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EThis illustration shows the rock on the Moon, as well as an atomic image of the sample\u2019s crystal structure and a representation of the chemical signature of trivalent titanium.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EAugust Davis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EImplications of Trivalent Titanium\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn ilmenite, an atom of titanium typically loses four electrons when bonding with oxygen, resulting in a positive charge of 4+, known as the atom\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/oxidation-number\u0022\u003Eoxidation number\u003C\/a\u003E. From the sample we studied, a rock collected during the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/apollo-17\/\u0022\u003EApollo 17 mission\u003C\/a\u003E, we found that some of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/titanium\/Compounds\u0022\u003Etitanium\u003C\/a\u003E in ilmenite actually has a charge of only 3+, referred to as trivalent titanium. Our measurement of trivalent titanium confirms what geologists had long suspected: that some titanium in lunar ilmenite exists in a lower charge state.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrivalent titanium occurs only when \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.elementsmagazine.org\/redox-engine-of-earth\/\u0022\u003Ethe amount of oxygen available for chemical reactions\u003C\/a\u003E is low. Thus, the abundance of trivalent titanium in ilmenite could tell us about the relative availability of oxygen in the Moon\u2019s interior when the rock formed, around 3.8 billion years ago.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA Link to the Moon\u2019s Early Chemistry\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur team has closely studied only one Moon rock so far, but from published studies we have identified more than 500 analyses of lunar ilmenite that could contain trivalent titanium. Studying these samples could reveal new details about how the Moon\u2019s chemistry varies across different locations and time periods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile our work highlights a link based on prior studies, the relationship between trivalent titanium in ilmenite and oxygen availability has not yet been quantified with targeted experimental data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy conducting experiments that explore that link, ilmenite could reveal more details about the Moon\u2019s interior. We also expect this relationship to apply to other planets and asteroids that don\u2019t contain much chemically available oxygen, relative to Earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat\u2019s Next?\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese methods can be used to study many Moon rocks collected during the Apollo missions over 50 years ago, as well as future samples from upcoming \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/artemis-ii\/\u0022\u003EArtemis missions\u003C\/a\u003E, or rocks collected from the far side of the Moon, returned in 2024 by China\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.planetary.org\/space-missions\/change-6\u0022\u003EChang\u2019e-6 mission\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/emilyfirst.com\/\u0022\u003Eour team members\u003C\/a\u003E plans to use their \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/emilyfirst.com\/research\/\u0022\u003Enew experimental lab\u003C\/a\u003E to explore how oxygen availability in magma affects the abundance of trivalent titanium in ilmenite. With experiments like this that build off our findings, we could potentially use ilmenite to reconstruct the history of ancient magmas from the Moon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe believe future studies of lunar rocks using advanced scientific methods are essential for revealing the chemical conditions present on the ancient Moon. They could offer clues not only to its own history but also to the earliest chapters of Earth\u2019s past \u2013 records that have since been erased from Earth.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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Coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and organized by partners across campus, Earth Month extends the Institute\u2019s observance of Earth Day on April 22 by showcasing campus sustainability efforts and providing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to learn and engage throughout the month. Campus organizations are encouraged to share and promote their sustainability-focused events via the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_Mvqgg1-8h4dqb2ZDjWEaN24qscpUNTNSTFNZSVI2RkI1QTBVTEZYUlRDRU85VCQlQCN0PWcu\u0026amp;route=shorturl\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Month event form\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeatured Event: Earth Day Sustainable Org Fair and Celebration\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, April 22, 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThe Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Kendeda Building\u2019s patio and atrium on \u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E will feature and celebrate sustainability efforts across the Georgia Tech community. From student organizations to campus operations departments like Environmental Health \u0026amp; Safety, Custodial green cleaning, and Landscape Services earth-friendly practices, community efforts are shared and supported.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESign up \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0E4CAEAD29A0FFC70-62178378-2026#\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehere\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003C\/a\u003Eto table.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarth Month Events\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESTEM Activity Kit Assembly\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EThursday, April 2, 7 \u2013 8 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ERoom 154, Skiles Building\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Little Einsteins Organization in assembling STEM activity kits to share with students at the Fulton County Libraries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12264750\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegister here.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommunity Garden Workday\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EFriday, April 3, 9 \u2013 11 a.m. \u003Cstrong\u003E(Repeats every Friday)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ECommunity Garden, Instructional Center Lawn\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Students Organizing for Sustainability as they harvest, plant, and maintain plots in the garden. 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This update highlights the latest milestones, upcoming timelines, and how current work across campus contributes to Tech\u2019s long\u2011term vision for growth and excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecently Completed\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ED.M. Smith Building Renewal\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERenovations are complete, with transformative upgrades to the 100-year-old building that enhance accessibility, increase functionality, and support campus sustainability initiatives. They include the addition of wheelchair access, a new elevator, and updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The building is fully electric and no longer relies on steam from the central plant for daily operations.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/featured-news\/2026\/01\/newly-rejuvenated-smith-building-ready\u0022\u003ERead more about the D.M. Smith Building renewal.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorge Tower | Scheller Tower (formerly Tech Square 3)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOfficially opened on Jan. 12, the first three floors of the building feature classrooms, huddle and conference rooms, and both indoor and outdoor collaboration space. Kaldi\u2019s Coffee is located on the lobby level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 14-story Scheller Tower will serve as the new home for the MBA and Executive Education programs of the Scheller College of Business. The 18-story George Tower, will house the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Both towers are on schedule to open in Fall 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/01\/07\/tech-square-3-reaches-major-milestone\u0022\u003ERead more about George Tower | Scheller Tower.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStamps Field Turf\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Stamps Field turf replacement project incorporated new padding and a multi\u2011layer synthetic surface offering better shock absorption and expanded playability. Updated striping allows for a wider range of recreational and competitive activities. Work also included adding new wind screens, improving access control and gate configurations, installing hydration stations, and cleaning the stormwater detention systems beneath the field. The new layout supports multiple sports, including soccer, lacrosse, flag football, rugby, and softball.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoon to Wrap Up\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Recreation Center (CRC) Athletic Therapy Center and Esports Arena\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe renovation on Level 2 of the CRC will transform an existing conference room and retail dining area into a dedicated physical therapy space. Adjacent to this, a new esports suite will support competitive gaming for student clubs and casual play for the campus community, and host special events. The project is slated for completion in May.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELi Labs \u2013 Paper Tricentennial Building\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERenovation of eight labs on the first and fifth floors will prepare for a high-end microscope that uses open-beam lasers for illumination on a vibration-isolation table, accommodating both students and researchers in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. The renovation is scheduled for completion in March.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn Progress\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10th Street Power Plant Chiller Replacement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe project includes replacing chillers and associated components to optimize overall system performance. Two replacement chillers and cooling towers have been installed, and piping work is ongoing. Completion is scheduled for May.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBaptist Collegiate Ministry Building\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhile not a Georgia Tech-owned project, this new five-story, mixed-use building is set to rise in the footprint of the original building on the west side of Techwood Drive near Fourth Street. The development will provide upgraded ministry facilities along with 55 one- and two bedroom residences \u0026nbsp;intended for student occupancy, along with gathering spaces. The targeted completion date is Fall 2027.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreative Quarter\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Creative Quarter, currently anchored at the former Randall Brothers site located along Marietta Street, will debut in May with a temporary cultural initiative called LOOP, powered by Goat Farm. The project will feature a performance venue and artist studios, along with flexible interior spaces designed for multidisciplinary experimentation, connecting innovators, artists, students, and visitors.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/loop\u0022\u003ERead more about the Creative Quarter.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBud and Val Peterson Residence Hall\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe first new residence hall on campus since 2005 is designed specifically for first-year students. Located on the west side of campus along Northside Drive between Eighth and Ninth streets, this state-of-the-art facility will span 191,000 square feet and offer 862 beds in double-occupancy rooms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe building will include collaborative learning areas, community lounges, and a shared kitchen. Both tower structures and site utilities are complete; interior finishes are underway, and site hardscape and landscape will begin in the spring. It is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/22\/new-residence-hall-be-named-former-president-first-lady\u0022\u003ERead more about the Bud and Val Peterson Residence Hall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEast Campus Streetscapes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAlong Techwood Drive and the east side of campus, the renovation of sidewalks and roadways has improved campus connectivity and the safety of pedestrian and micromobility users. The project is still active, as the remaining elements along Techwood Drive are contingent upon the completion of the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThomas A. 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Exterior site work is ongoing, and spring completion is expected. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/georgia-tech-breaks-ground-on-fanning-center\/\u0022\u003ERead more about the Student-Athlete Performance Center\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn the Horizon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBobby Dodd Fan Experience Renovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECurrently in the design phase, this renovation project will significantly enhance the premium seating areas on the west sideline, diversify premium seating to enable tiered experiences, and add chairback seating to the entire east and west sidelines to elevate the gameday experience for all Georgia Tech fans, alumni, and students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe west sideline renovations will feature a premium level with a 100+ seat Founder\u2019s Club overlooking midfield, numerous renovated suites, and upgraded press operations and food service areas. 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Currently in the design phase, project completion is expected for the 2027 football season. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atfund.org\/bobby-dodd-stadium\u0022\u003ERead more about the Bobby Dodd Fan Experience Renovation.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ECurrently in project development, a new 200,000-square-foot building for the Guggenheim School will provide advanced instructional space, new research capabilities, and an improved student experience, potentially including new wind tunnels, flight simulators, and advanced fabrication and assembly areas. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/building-future-aerospace-engineering\u0022\u003ERead more about the Aerospace Engineering building\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHowey Physics Restroom Renovations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe renovation will evaluate the building\u2019s existing plumbing capacity; determine where new single-use restrooms and additional fixtures should be added; and renovate finishes, ceilings, and lighting throughout the basement and first five floors. Renovations are expected to start in the spring and take approximately four months to complete.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmith and Howell Residence Halls\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ETo preserve their historic character and meet projected housing needs, both residence halls will be renovated. This includes updating building systems and interior spaces. A new connecting structure will join the two buildings, creating a central entry point. Also planned are ADA accessibility improvements to all floors and enhanced lighting and amenities. This project is currently in the final design phase, with construction expected to start mid-year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESkiles Infrastructure Renovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ECurrently in the design phase, the renovation will focus on the most pressing need by improving indoor air quality by replacing and upgrading the building\u2019s mechanical systems in specific areas. The project marks the beginning of a broader, multiphase effort to modernize and revitalize the Skiles Building, constructed in 1959.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo stay up to date on campus construction projects, use the I\u0026amp;S\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/construction-updates\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Construction Project Viewer.\u003C\/a\u003E This dynamic tool meshes a map and calendar interface, allowing users to easily track project start and end dates. 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The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESCC\u003C\/a\u003E offers extensive machining resources and fosters engineering innovation for students from across campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4:30 \u2013 5 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClosing Remarks \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ESterling Skinner, a laboratory manager at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, and David Lynn, a lecturer in the School of Industrial Design, started the auto show in 2003. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur goal all along has been to expand the auto show into more than just a one-day event, to bring in more speakers, and to provide an educational and informative opportunity that encourages interaction between industry experts and our audience surrounding relevant topics, and broaden the scope of our conversations,\u201d Lynn said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurating the lineup of speakers and presentations, Nyasha Farrington, event coordinator in the College of Design, says the team worked to provide a comprehensive look at the auto manufacturing process. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe really wanted to gear this seminar toward our students, and what they are interested in pursuing as a career, so we hope to give them a start-to-finish takeaway \u2014 from the design to the manufacturing to the marketing aspects of the automotive industry,\u201d she said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday Slate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., classic cars, concept vehicles, unfinished student projects, and everything in between will be parked in the center of campus \u2014 on the walkways surrounding the East and West Architecture Buildings, the John and Joyce Caddell Building, Koan Plaza, and Texas Instruments Plaza in front of the Van Leer Building. For younger car enthusiasts, the show will also feature a workshop with The Home Depot, where children can build their own race car. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lifelong car enthusiast, Lynn sees the auto show as an opportunity for visitors to gain a new perspective on the automotive industry and the vehicles on display.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are all used to seeing cars in a parking lot, but when you see them there, sometimes you can take them for granted. When you see them out in this sculpture garden setup that we are trying to emulate, whether it\u2019s a Camry or a Lamborghini, you can appreciate their form much better and see them as art and in more of a historical context, and that\u0027s part of the educational process,\u201d Lynn said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth days of the event are free and open to the public. 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As an ultra trail runner, Clark understands that, while there may be twists and turns along the way, perseverance and a steady approach are vital when the path ahead seems daunting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe started running as conditioning for soccer, but as he looked for new challenges, he discovered ultra trail running \u2014 any course longer than a traditional marathon. The longest race he\u2019s completed was a 60-mile trek in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, in a torrential downpour. Not concerned with the leaderboards, Clark says he runs to test his limits and reach new personal highs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSometimes you find yourself far from the finish line, wondering if you can keep going, but that\u2019s when you know you really have to dig deep. In those moments, I put my hands on my knees, look at the ground, count to three, and go again. Eventually, you\u2019ll have this moment where one second you\u2019re wondering \u2018Why am I doing this?\u2019 or thinking you won\u2019t do it again, and then a day later you\u2019re looking at what races are coming up and asking yourself, \u2018What can I do next?\u2019\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether it\u2019s training for his next race or working toward Institute-wide goals \u2014 becoming a top university for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/25\/georgia-tech-tops-princeton-reviews-best-value-list\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ereturn on investment\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.em.gatech.edu\/2025\/08\/18\/over-5400-undergraduates-join-georgia-tech\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eenrolling students\u003C\/a\u003E from all 159 Georgia counties, or expanding access through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/29\/georgia-tech-has-historic-fundraising-year\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eneed-based scholarships\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 Clark is energized by the work that precedes the payoff and sees that mindset on the trail and at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat I love about being at Georgia Tech is that nobody\u2019s satisfied with the status quo. Nobody is satisfied with what we\u2019ve done. There\u2019s always this ambition among our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to ask how we can get better.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClark has worked in various roles during his 25 years in higher education, including more than 20 years at Tech. Noting the parallel between his work and his hobby, Clark says that neither running 60 miles nor paying off a \u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/04\/georgia-techs-big-bets-delivering-record-results\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebig bet\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019 happens all at once, and that it\u2019s important to celebrate small victories along the way.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHigher education is an ultramarathon,\u201d he said. \u201cIn trail running, there are aid stations along the course. You might go miles between them, but when you reach an intersection, and there\u2019s a group willing to share a snack and a drink by the fire, that\u2019s a point to celebrate that you\u2019ve made it that far. And that\u2019s higher education, too. We keep the end goals in mind, but it\u2019s a long course, and you\u2019re never going to just sprint to the end.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClark also stresses that both on the trail and on campus, nothing is achieved alone. He says that his support system \u2014 family, friends, and fellow trail runners \u2014 is with him every step of the way during races, and that same level of support and collaboration is also critical to shared success at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding time to train can be challenging, but having learned from his experience co-authoring a book\u0026nbsp; \u2014 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.press.jhu.edu\/books\/title\/53665\/truth-about-college-admission?srsltid=AfmBOormi34Lhxq0gtLxa2o04E7WUuNPc8yFCokvcQ4IOsIAEdLzDJgF\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003E\u2014 Clark takes any opportunity to fit a \u201ctherapeutic\u201d run into his daily schedule, even if it\u2019s at 4 a.m. or 11 p.m. Training and planning for any hurdle that may arise are what Clark says keeps him calm, even when adversity hits.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEven success can create new challenges, and with that comes some long days and tough decisions where you don\u2019t know if you\u2019re taking the right path. With trail running, you may end up a mile off course sometimes, and while that can be discouraging, you know it\u2019s a chance to trust your training, not lose your composure, stay resilient, and keep going until the end,\u201d Clark said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcceptance to Georgia Tech can feel like the beginning of a race, and Clark and the enrollment management team want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to run it.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe believe strongly in the idea that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not, and that\u0027s what we\u0027re focused on: expanding that opportunity. For a student who has the ability, we need to be a place that gives them the chance to come here, and then support them when they are here, to ensure they can take advantage of all the resources Tech has to offer.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":" With the mindset of an ultra trail runner, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Rick Clark approaches his goals one step at a time.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the mindset of an ultra trail runner, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Rick Clark approaches his goals one step at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" With the mindset of an ultra trail runner, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Rick Clark approaches his goals one step at a time.  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Some fans will choose winners based on the higher seed, others will try to predict shocking upsets, and some may choose who advances based on which mascot would win a fight, but a Georgia Tech professor has his bracket down to a (data) science. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2004, Joel Sokol, director of the Master of Science in Analytics program and the Harold E. Smalley Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has used a pair of analytic methods \u2014 logistic regression and Markov chains (LRMC) \u2014 to determine the best teams in college basketball. This year, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www2.isye.gatech.edu\/~jsokol\/lrmcclassic\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESokol\u2019s LRMC rankings\u003C\/a\u003E project the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www2.isye.gatech.edu\/~jsokol\/profspicks\/profspicks26-c.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMichigan Wolverines to cut down the nets\u003C\/a\u003E at the end of the men\u2019s tournament and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www2.isye.gatech.edu\/~jsokol\/profspicksW\/profspicks26w-c.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EConnecticut Huskies as the last team standing in the women\u2019s field\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe algorithm compares all 350-plus Division I basketball teams against each other simultaneously during the regular season and calculates probabilities based on simple data points \u2014 who won each game, by how much, and where it was played. When the madness of March begins, Sokol\u2019s bracket forgoes the seeds assigned to teams and fills out his bracket based on the LRMC rankings.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModels used by the tournament selection committee \u2014 \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/news\/basketball-men\/article\/2022-12-05\/college-basketballs-net-rankings-explained\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENET\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/news\/basketball-men\/article\/2022-02-09\/mens-college-basketball-rankings-what-kpi\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKPI\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kenpom.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKenPom\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 measure advanced metrics like strength of schedule, possession-by-possession efficiency, opponent quality, and more, but Sokol, with expertise in sports analytics and data science, says the LRMC shows the value of simple data and a large sample size.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe LRMC can hold its own against those models that are based on much more advanced metrics than just scoreboard data. They may look at all kinds of information, from efficiencies down to individual player performance, but the message really is that if you have a good set of simple data, that\u2019s enough if you know how to interpret it.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESokol compares his algorithm to nearly 100 other ranking systems and says the LRMC is often among the top performers, with the higher-ranked teams (in the LRMC rankings) winning approximately 75% of the time \u2014 a statistic that holds true in the NCAA Tournament. Sokol says that 25% of tournament games result in an upset. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor 2026, Sokol\u2019s projections predict that all eight No. 1 seeds \u2014 four in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s tournaments \u2014 will reach the Final Four, but it\u2019s not always a guarantee that the highest seeds make it out of their respective regions. The inaugural LRMC rankings accurately predicted the No. 3-seeded Yellow Jackets\u2019 Final Four run in 2004 \u2014 one of the only predictive models to do so.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESokol got the idea to compile the LRMC rankings one year before Tech\u2019s run to the national championship game, when the Yellow Jackets were left out of the NCAA Tournament as a bubble team, largely because of a December buzzer-beater loss to Tennessee. Since the first set of rankings, machine learning and artificial intelligence have become more accessible, yet Sokol says ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) aren\u2019t quite ready to handle the level of analysis required to shape the rankings.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese LLMs are good at sounding good, but they\u0027re not so good at doing these complex quantitative tasks,\u201d he said. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, though, luck is often a stubbornly unquantifiable factor when filling out a bracket, no matter the formula used to make selections, and the odds of filling out a perfect bracket are all but \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncaa.com\/news\/basketball-men\/bracketiq\/2026-02-18\/perfect-ncaa-bracket-absurd-odds-march-madness-dream\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ea statistical impossibility\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"For two decades, a Georgia Tech professor has used simple data to track the best teams in college basketball and predict who will win the NCAA Tournament.   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Teams avoid dead ends and align earlier on study designs and endpoints.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the founders\u0026nbsp;of both startups,\u0026nbsp;their technologies\u0026nbsp;come one step closer to moving their innovations to market.\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;technology\u0026nbsp;improves\u0026nbsp;the lives of dialysis\u0026nbsp;patients.\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;device addresses challenges faced by\u0026nbsp;those who suffer from chronic knee pain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENephrodite: Advancing Continuous Artificial Kidney Technology\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDr. Nikhil\u0026nbsp;Shah\u0026nbsp;and Dr. Hiep Nguyen,\u0026nbsp;cofounders\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite, aim\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;improve\u0026nbsp;care for dialysis patients\u0026nbsp;with end-stage kidney disease\u0026nbsp;who need transplants. These patients\u0026nbsp;often\u0026nbsp;spend\u0026nbsp;three to four hours in a\u0026nbsp;dialysis\u0026nbsp;clinic\u0026nbsp;up to\u0026nbsp;three times a week. Being\u0026nbsp;tethered to stationary machines\u0026nbsp;with needles\u0026nbsp;drawing blood via arm grafts\u0026nbsp;complicates\u0026nbsp;everyday\u0026nbsp;activities\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;from work\u0026nbsp;tasks\u0026nbsp;to the ability to travel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDialysis addresses chronic kidney disease, which means kidneys no longer work properly. The treatments filter out toxins,\u0026nbsp;waste, and other fluids in the blood. Kidney disease\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/kidney-disease\/ckd-facts\/index.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecosts Medicare\u0026nbsp;$124.5 billion\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And those costs are expected to rise because of increasing rates of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDialysis, while lifesaving\u0026nbsp;when it was pioneered\u0026nbsp;in 1952, is incredibly burdensome,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;Besides being\u0026nbsp;a long process\u0026nbsp;that keeps the patient in a fixed location,\u0026nbsp;it\u2019s\u0026nbsp;physically tiring.\u0026nbsp;\u201cTaking out your blood\u0026nbsp;continually\u0026nbsp;many, many times over, and over the course of four hours\u0026nbsp;is the equivalent of running\u0026nbsp;the Boston Marathon, hitting the finish line, and then someone saying, \u2018You\u0027re not done;\u0026nbsp;go do\u0026nbsp;it again,\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u201d\u0026nbsp;he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA surgeon by training,\u0026nbsp;with\u0026nbsp;expertise\u0026nbsp;in transplantation and oncology, Shah\u0026nbsp;is also an adjunct associate professor\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;Tech\u2019s School of Interactive Computing. He\u0026nbsp;worked with\u0026nbsp;Nguyen\u0026nbsp;to develop a\u0026nbsp;continuously\u0026nbsp;functioning mechanical artificial kidney, leading to\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;formation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;FDA\u2019s\u0026nbsp;breakthrough designation\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;its\u0026nbsp;artificial kidney\u0026nbsp;allows the company\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;pursue approvals to\u0026nbsp;begin tests in\u0026nbsp;human trials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company traces its beginnings to a German aerospace facility outside Munich,\u0026nbsp;where\u0026nbsp;Nguyen and\u0026nbsp;Shah\u0026nbsp;watched engineers\u0026nbsp;demonstrate\u0026nbsp;a pediatric artificial heart\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.berlinheart.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBerlin Heart\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat\u2019s\u0026nbsp;how we got started,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u201cSeeing\u0026nbsp;an artificial heart that led us to\u0026nbsp;think about doing this for kidneys\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;because the kidney space has been largely ignored for 70 years.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBacked by a German federal grant,\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u0026nbsp;grew, moving from Germany to Boston, Massachusetts, then\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;Austin, Texas, before calling Atlanta home.\u0026nbsp;The\u0026nbsp;company joined\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;tapped\u0026nbsp;into other Georgia Tech programs.\u0026nbsp;This\u0026nbsp;included\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medtech.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for MedTech Excellence\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;drew on\u0026nbsp;student talent as\u0026nbsp;the researchers\u0026nbsp;quietly\u0026nbsp;worked\u0026nbsp;on\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;continuous mechanical artificial kidney.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENephrodite\u0026nbsp;began\u0026nbsp;interviewing\u0026nbsp;patients\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;find out what they wanted\u0026nbsp;the artificial kidney needed to solve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey learned patients\u0026nbsp;want\u0026nbsp;the ability to be mobile.\u0026nbsp;Patients also\u0026nbsp;desire\u0026nbsp;an alternative\u0026nbsp;therapy to large needles being inserted into arm grafts\u0026nbsp;because the injection sites are prone to\u0026nbsp;infection\u0026nbsp;and the grafts can fail. In addition, the process\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;be\u0026nbsp;painful and disfiguring. Finally,\u0026nbsp;patients want\u0026nbsp;a quality of life\u0026nbsp;independent of\u0026nbsp;machines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThose\u0026nbsp;quality-of-life\u0026nbsp;needs, especially being free and mobile,\u0026nbsp;were\u0026nbsp;absolutely universal,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENephrodite\u0026nbsp;began developing the technology to\u0026nbsp;build\u0026nbsp;its device\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;a filter surgically implanted in the pelvis area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe developed an implant designed to run\u0026nbsp;constantly, connected to larger blood vessels\u0026nbsp;in the pelvis\u0026nbsp;to\u202favoid arm graft failures, and paired with an external interface that lets patients sleep at night while the system removes toxins and excess fluid,\u201d Shah\u0026nbsp;explained.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe device also has\u0026nbsp;built-in sensors, with\u0026nbsp;data uploaded to the cloud,\u0026nbsp;enabling\u0026nbsp;medical care teams\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;remotely\u0026nbsp;monitor\u0026nbsp;their patients\u0026nbsp;while freeing\u0026nbsp;patients from frequent\u0026nbsp;in-clinic\u0026nbsp;visits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShah said\u0026nbsp;Nephrodite\u2019s\u0026nbsp;device\u0026nbsp;could restore everyday\u202findependence,\u0026nbsp;while potentially\u202flowering infection risk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u0027s like having an actual kidney, but\u0026nbsp;without\u0026nbsp;all the issues\u0026nbsp;of an unhealthy one,\u201d Shah said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOrthoPreserve: Innovating a Minimally Invasive Meniscus Implant\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EOrthoPreserve\u2019s technology aims\u0026nbsp;to address issues\u0026nbsp;from\u0026nbsp;people have with their meniscus,\u0026nbsp;the C\u2011shaped piece of cartilage in a knee joint that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh bone and shin bone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough\u0026nbsp;patients undergo a now-routine surgery to address it,\u0026nbsp;incomplete recoveries are\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;common.\u0026nbsp;An estimated\u0026nbsp;quarter\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;patients\u202flater experience\u0026nbsp;recurring knee pain.\u0026nbsp;No FDA-approved implant\u202fcurrently exists for this population.\u0026nbsp;Now,\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserveis developing a minimally invasive,\u202fartificial meniscus implant\u202fto\u202frestore cushioning,\u0026nbsp;relieve pain, and\u202fdelay\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;or even\u0026nbsp;prevent\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;knee replacement\u202ffor\u0026nbsp;some patients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are a million meniscus\u0026nbsp;surgeries every year, and 25% of those patients still live with recurring pain,\u201d said Jonathan Schwartz,\u0026nbsp;OrthoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;founder and CEO.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPatients\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;face\u202fdaily pain\u202ffrom\u0026nbsp;ordinary activities, such as\u0026nbsp;prolonged\u0026nbsp;standing\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;walking\u0026nbsp;a dog. Other activities like\u0026nbsp;jogging and\u0026nbsp;recreational sports\u0026nbsp;can\u0026nbsp;trigger flares\u202fthat\u0026nbsp;can lead to\u0026nbsp;swelling and\u0026nbsp;prolonged\u0026nbsp;discomfort, Schwartz said.\u0026nbsp;\u201cThose patients have\u202fno\u0026nbsp;reliable\u0026nbsp;options today,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re building a minimally invasive implant to\u202frestore cushioning\u202fand help people get back to the activities they love.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrhoPreserve\u2019s\u0026nbsp;durable implant\u0026nbsp;restores cushioning, and it\u0026nbsp;could help people\u202freturn to normal activities\u0026nbsp;and\u202fdelay invasive knee replacement. Along with this comes\u0026nbsp;potential cost and recovery benefits for the healthcare\u0026nbsp;system.\u202f \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESchwartz\u202fcreated the implant as his\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/tech-alum-launches-meniscus-implant-startup\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech master\u2019s thesis\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fin the lab of\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/ku\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDavid Ku\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fin\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Lawrence P. Huang Endowed Chair for Engineering Entrepreneurship and Regents\u0027 Professor\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. After industry experience,\u0026nbsp;Schwartz\u0026nbsp;returned to\u0026nbsp;further\u0026nbsp;develop\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;technology,\u0026nbsp;building on Georgia Tech\u2019s translational\u0026nbsp;expertise\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrthoPreserve\u0026nbsp;has completed\u202fmechanical testing and a successful\u202fstudy. The company\u0026nbsp;is raising a\u202f$2 million seed\u202fto complete validations and begin human trials, which Schwartz expects to start in\u0026nbsp;18 months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe\u0026nbsp;FDA\u0026nbsp;breakthrough designation validates that nothing like this\u0026nbsp;technology\u0026nbsp;exists,\u0026nbsp;and that it has the potential to disrupt the standard of care,\u201d Schwartz\u0026nbsp;said,\u0026nbsp;adding the\u0026nbsp;U.S.\u2019\u0026nbsp;market\u0026nbsp;opportunity\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;roughly\u0026nbsp;$1.5 billion. \u201cWe finally have a minimally invasive\u0026nbsp;option to bridge the gap between meniscus surgery and knee replacement.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat FDA Breakthrough Designation Means for\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u2019s\u0026nbsp;HealthTech Startups\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving a\u0026nbsp;faster\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;clearer path is a\u202fderisking milestone\u202ffor investors\u0026nbsp;who are\u0026nbsp;evaluating\u0026nbsp;capital intensive\u0026nbsp;medical\u0026nbsp;device\u0026nbsp;technologies,\u0026nbsp;Jungles\u0026nbsp;said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis\u0026nbsp;breakthrough device designation is a really big deal for medical\u0026nbsp;device companies,\u201d Jungles said, adding\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;startups often fear navigating the FDA\u0026nbsp;approval\u0026nbsp;process.\u0026nbsp;\u201cBut this designation\u0026nbsp;adds to the legitimacy of their technologies\u0026nbsp;and the problemsthey are solving. The designation will help them get to market faster, assuming their data continues to meet expectations.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EATDC launched its\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/industry\/healthtech\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHealthTech vertical\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in 2018,\u0026nbsp;which is\u0026nbsp;now\u0026nbsp;sponsored by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/catalyst.wellstar.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECatalyst by Wellstar\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;ATDC\u2019s HealthTech\u0026nbsp;portfoilo\u0026nbsp;companies\u0026nbsp;include\u0026nbsp;medical devices, biotech, and digital health, among other segments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EATDC\u2019s Role in Accelerating HealthTech 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Funded by space technology venture capital firm\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/creations.vc\/\u0022\u003ECreationsVC\u003C\/a\u003E, the program enables faculty to explore promising early-stage innovations and their potential for future commercial impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis first set of CreationsVC Fellows offers an exciting cross-section of innovative hardware and software technologies built on Georgia Tech\u2019s legacy of space exploration, hardware development, and product commercialization,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/w-jud-ready\u0022\u003EJud Ready\u003C\/a\u003E, SRI executive director.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the first year of the three-year program, CreationsVC provides $125,000 to promote and accelerate innovations that have both space and terrestrial applications. 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New research from Georgia Tech suggests that those anxieties are misplaced.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cComputer scientists often aren\u2019t good judges of the social and political implications of technology,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/milton-mueller\u0022\u003EMilton Mueller\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/spp.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThey are so focused on the AI\u2019s mechanisms and are overwhelmed by its success, but they are not very good at placing it into a social and historical context.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the four decades Mueller has studied information technology policy, he has never seen any technology hailed as a harbinger of doom \u2014\u0026nbsp;until now. So, in a \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Cyber Policy\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/23738871.2025.2597194#abstract\u0022\u003Epaper\u003C\/a\u003E published late last year, he researched whether the existential AI threat was a real possibility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat Mueller found is that deciding how far AI can go, and its limitations, is something society shapes. How policymakers get involved depends on the specific AI application.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDefining Intelligence\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe AI sparking all this alarm is called artificial general intelligence (AGI) \u2014 a \u201csuperintelligence\u201d that would be all-powerful and fully autonomous.\u0026nbsp;Part of the debate, Mueller realized, is that no one could agree on the definition of what artificial general intelligence is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome computer scientists claim AGI would match human intelligence, while others argue it could surpass it. Both assumptions hinge on what \u201chuman intelligence\u201d really means. Today\u2019s AI is already better than humans at performing thousands of calculations in an instant, but that doesn\u2019t make it creative or capable of complex problem-solving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnderstanding Independence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeciding on the definition isn\u2019t the only issue.\u0026nbsp;Many computer scientists assume that as computing power grows, AI could eventually overtake humans and act autonomously.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMueller argued that this assumption is misguided.\u0026nbsp;AI is always directed or trained toward a goal and doesn\u2019t act autonomously right now. Think of the prompt you type into ChatGPT to start a conversation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen AI seems to disregard instructions, it\u2019s caused by inconsistencies in its instructions, not by the machine coming alive. For example, in a boat race video game Mueller studied, the AI discovered it could get more points by circling the course instead of winning the race against other challengers. This was a glitch in the system\u2019s reward structure, not AGI autonomy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAlignment gaps happen in all kinds of contexts, not just AI,\u201d Mueller said. \u201cI\u0027ve studied so many regulatory systems where we try to regulate an industry, and some clever people discover ways that they can fulfill the rules but also do bad things. But if the machine is doing something wrong, computer scientists can reprogram it to fix the problem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelying on Regulation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn its current form, even misaligned AI can be corrected. Misalignment also doesn\u2019t mean the AI would snowball past the point where humans lose control of its outcomes. To do that, AI would need to have a physical capability, like robots, to do its bidding, and the power source and infrastructure to maintain itself. A mere data center couldn\u2019t do that and would need human intervention to become omnipotent. Basic laws of physics \u2014 how big a machine can be, how much it can compute \u2014 would also prevent a super AI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore importantly, AI is not one homogenous being. Mueller argued that different applications involve different laws, regulations, and social institutions. For example, the data scraping AI does is a copyright issue subject to copyright laws. AI used in medicine can be overseen by the Food and Drug Administration, regulated drug companies, and medical professionals. These are just a few areas where policymakers could intervene from a specific expertise level instead of trying to create universal AI regulations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe real challenge isn\u2019t stopping an AI apocalypse \u2014 it\u2019s crafting smart, sector-specific policies that keep technology aligned with human values.\u0026nbsp;To avoid being a victim of AI, humans can, and should, put up focused guardrails.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe study suggests that the fear of AI destroying society distracts from real policy interventions to better control computing applications.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The study suggests that the fear of AI destroying society distracts from real policy interventions to better control computing applications."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2026-01-20 22:19:23","changed_gmt":"2026-03-20 12:57:11","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679043":{"id":"679043","type":"image","title":"GIGconference_MMatPodium2.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMilton Mueller speaking at the AI Governance and Global Economic Development, an o\ufb03cial pre-summit event of the AI Impact Summit 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1768947605","gmt_created":"2026-01-20 22:20:05","changed":"1768947605","gmt_changed":"2026-01-20 22:20:05","alt":"Milton at podium","file":{"fid":"263155","name":"GIGconference_MMatPodium2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/20\/GIGconference_MMatPodium2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/20\/GIGconference_MMatPodium2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1326513,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/20\/GIGconference_MMatPodium2.jpg?itok=S07ycvKV"}}},"media_ids":["679043"],"groups":[{"id":"1281","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"194606","name":"Artificial Intelligence"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"},{"id":"187023","name":"go-data"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETess Malone\u003Cbr\u003ESenior Research Writer\/Editor\u003Cbr\u003EGeorgia Tech\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tess.malone@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688528":{"#nid":"688528","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Safe Artificial Intelligence Isn\u2019t Enough, According to New Georgia Tech Research ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EArtificial intelligence (AI) loves to cheat. 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. "}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2026-02-25 20:09:25","changed_gmt":"2026-03-20 12:56:26","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-25T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-25T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679437":{"id":"679437","type":"image","title":"TylerCook.jpeg","body":"\u003Cp\u003ETyler Cook is 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1772050249","gmt_created":"2026-02-25 20:10:49","changed":"1772050249","gmt_changed":"2026-02-25 20:10:49","alt":"Tyler Cook","file":{"fid":"263600","name":"TylerCook.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/25\/TylerCook.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/25\/TylerCook.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":10662433,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/02\/25\/TylerCook.jpeg?itok=Klp1uhgX"}}},"media_ids":["679437"],"groups":[{"id":"1281","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETess Malone, Senior Research Writer\/Editor\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Etess.malone@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688962":{"#nid":"688962","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Chef and Humanitarian Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s Receives Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWorld-renowned chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s believes that food is a powerful tool in \u201cbuilding longer tables\u201d and forging unity in times of crisis. In pursuit of this mission, he founded World Central Kitchen in 2010.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ETraveling to war zones and natural disasters around the world, Andr\u00e9s and the organization have delivered nearly one billion meals to those in need. For his efforts, the internationally recognized humanitarian received the 2026 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, which is awarded to individuals who, by standing up for moral principles at great personal risk, have made a significant impact on society.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe prize honors the legacy of Ivan Allen Jr., former mayor of Atlanta and a Georgia Tech alumnus known for his courageous leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. It was presented to Andr\u00e9s by President \u00c1ngel Cabrera.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cHe has turned culinary skill into a weapon against despair, and his unwavering stand for human dignity amid gunfire and rubble demonstrates unparalleled courage. He confronts famine, war, and disaster with unyielding moral conviction \u2014 not from an office thousands of miles away from harm, but right at the heart of our most pressing global crises,\u201d Cabrera said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGrowing up in Spain, Andr\u00e9s watched as his mother made the most of every ingredient between paychecks, and his father invited all who were hungry to their table. As a chef and a humanitarian, Andr\u00e9s feels that he embodies the ideals instilled in him at a young age.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cMy mother taught me to cook for the few and do it with love. From my father, I learned how to feed anyone who showed up; to care for the many. Those early lessons of the power of food to nurture a family, to take care of friends or people who you didn\u2019t know but that you were welcoming to your longer table anyway, became very important to me,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAs a sailor in the Spanish Navy, Andr\u00e9s traveled the world before eventually moving to New York City, where he began his career as a cook at Eldorado Petit, a Spanish restaurant. Now, among the most decorated chefs in the culinary industry, as a two-star Michelin recipient, the Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s Group operates 40 restaurants. In 2010, when tragedy struck Haiti in the form of a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake, Andr\u00e9s knew he wanted to do more to spread hope through food.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen you go to many situations \u2014 war, hurricanes, or other disasters \u2014 you realize that food and water are one of the most important things that you can do for people. It is the very basis of starting to look to the future with hope,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWorld Central Kitchen was operational in Ukraine within hours of the Russian invasion in 2022, and missions continue today both in Ukraine and Gaza. In 2025, Andr\u00e9s was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden. To an audience inside the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech, Andr\u00e9s explained how World Central Kitchen has illuminated the goodness of humanity as thousands of restaurant employees, volunteers, and community members join together in missions across the globe.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen I go to emergencies, I always realize that in the worst moments of humanity, the best of humanity always shows up. I often feel selfish because when I go, I come back so fulfilled by the hope and empathy I find everywhere,\u201d Andr\u00e9s said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAlong with his humanitarian work, Andr\u00e9s is an Emmy Award-winning television personality,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENew York Times\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;bestselling author, and educator, and has twice been named one of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ETime\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;magazine\u2019s \u201c100 Most Influential People.\u201d Despite the accolades, his friends say that Andr\u00e9s is most fulfilled when he is helping others; at the event, he was introduced by Jon Riberas, chairman of Gonvarri Steel Industries in Madrid, and Enric Sala, founder and leader of Pristine Seas, a global conservation initiative.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen people think of Jos\u00e9, they often think of the world-class chef. The man who brought the soul of Spain to the American table. But those of us who know him well, and those who have seen him in the mud of a hurricane or the dust of a conflict, know that the apron is merely the armor,\u201d Sala said. \u201cIvan Allen Jr. risked his career because he knew that the human condition Georgia Tech talks about is not just a theory, it\u2019s a responsibility. Jos\u00e9 lives that same responsibility.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EDuring a fireside chat with Cabrera, Andr\u00e9s also spoke about the importance of reducing food waste, the role of food in driving economic development for communities, and investing in programs that train people to staff kitchens and restaurants.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EPrevious recipients of the award include John Lewis, Andrew Young, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Christiane Amanpour.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThanks to a generous grant from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Foundation, the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage includes a $100,000 stipend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, chef, humanitarian, and founder of World Central Kitchen, received the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage for his leadership in providing meals to communities in crisis. 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For those staying on campus during the break, March 23 \u2013 27,\u0026nbsp;don\u2019t\u0026nbsp;fret \u2014 Atlanta\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;a vibrant city full of exciting events and activities for students to enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheer On the Yellow Jackets\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftball\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. Duke University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday, March 20, 6 p.m. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESaturday, March 21, 3 p.m. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESunday, March 22, 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. University of West Georgia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETuesday, March 24, 6 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. Georgia State University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWednesday, March 25, 6 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwimming and Diving\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENCAA Men\u2019s Swimming Championships\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMarch 25 \u2013 28, all day\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBaseball\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. NC State\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday, March 27, 7 p.m. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESaturday, March 28, 7 p.m. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESunday, March 29, 3 p.m. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWomen\u2019s Tennis\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. Penn State\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESunday, March 22, noon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. University of Miami\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFriday, March 27, 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. Florida State University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESunday, March 29, noon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMen\u2019s Tennis\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. Stanford University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThursday, March 26, 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. University of California\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESaturday, March 28, 11 a.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003Evs. The Citadel\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESaturday, March 28, 4 p.m. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETrack and Field\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYellow Jacket Invitational\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMarch 20 \u2013 21, all day\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EView the complete schedule of athletic events at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eramblinwreck.com\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Science Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Through March 21, 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. each day\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Various locations\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpen to all, the Atlanta Science Festival\u0026nbsp;showcases\u0026nbsp;a variety of events in and around metro Atlanta, ranging from hydroponics and the physics of rock \u2019n\u2019 roll to theater productions and escape rooms.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope Beneath the Wings Community Mural Paint Day\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: March 21, 10 a.m. \u2013 noon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: All Saints\u2019 Episcopal Church\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin artist\u0026nbsp;Aysha\u0026nbsp;Pennerman\u0026nbsp;for a community\u0026nbsp;paint\u0026nbsp;day. Wear clothes you\u0026nbsp;don\u2019t\u0026nbsp;mind getting paint on, because\u0026nbsp;it\u2019s\u0026nbsp;you who will be helping to paint the mural! The project invites the community to meditate on the concept of hope.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.midtownatl.com\/do\/hope-mural-by-aysha-pennerman-community-paint-day\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUSA Jigsaw Nationals and Convention\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: March 27 \u2013 29, 8:30 a.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m. each day\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Atlanta Convention Center at America\u2019s Mart\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe USA Jigsaw Nationals showcase speed puzzling, including individual competitors racing to finish 500-piece puzzles, and teams of four competing to finish two 1,000-piece puzzles. The event also features casual puzzling and seminars for attendees.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usajigsaw.org\/2026-nationals\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELittle 5 Fest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: March 28, 1 \u2013 8 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Little 5 Points\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy live music, skate ramps, and vendors at the Little 5 Fest. The\u0026nbsp;festival\u0026nbsp;features a variety of bands from Atlanta and beyond, along with a range of food and drinks to try. Come experience the culture of one of Atlanta\u2019s most eclectic and lively neighborhoods.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.little5pointsofficial.com\/l5fest\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2018Spinning a Yarn\u2019: The Exhibit\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Through April 4, during museum hours\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSpinning a yarn\u201d is typically associated with women\u2019s storytelling, and this exhibit invites attendees to contemplate how stories are shaped by memory and imagination, rather than in a linear fashion. The exhibit\u0026nbsp;showcases\u0026nbsp;a variety of artistic mediums, including oil painting.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.adamatl.org\/spinningayarn\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESee the Sights\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether\u0026nbsp;you\u2019re\u0026nbsp;an Atlanta native or new to the city, there are plenty of attractions for you to fit into your spring break schedule.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiaaquarium.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Aquarium\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.worldofcoca-cola.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWorld of Coca-Cola\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EZoo Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cfbhall.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege Football Hall of Fame\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/high.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHigh Museum of Art\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/malu\/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMartin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EJimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantabg.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Botanical Garden\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.fernbankmuseum.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFernbank\u0026nbsp;Museum of Natural History\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake a Hike\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs spring nears and the weather warms up, take a walk on the Beltline or enjoy a hike on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atlantatrails.com\/hiking-trails\/atlantas-best-hiking-trails-our-top-10-favorite-hikes\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Etrails around the metro area\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"If you\u0027re staying in town for Spring Break, there are exciting events and activities to explore. 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Hu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s the note undergraduate Chris Zuo sent me along with photos of countless mosquito bites on his bare skin. This full-body massacre wasn\u2019t the result of a camping trip gone awry. He\u2019d spent that limited amount of time in a room with 100 hungry mosquitoes while wearing nothing but a mesh suit we thought would have protected him.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThus began our three-year journey trying to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/sciadv.adz7063\u0022\u003Eunderstand the behavior\u003C\/a\u003E of a deceivingly simple insect, the mosquito. It may sound like a professor\u2019s sadistic plan, but, really, we did everything by the book. Our university\u2019s institutional review board approved our procedures, making sure Chris was safe and not coerced in any way. The mosquitoes were disease-free and native to our home state of Georgia. And this session resulted in the first and last bites anyone received during the study.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBesides my role as torturer of students, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=pydtIvYAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=ao\u0022\u003EI\u003C\/a\u003E am an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/press.princeton.edu\/our-authors\/hu-david\u0022\u003Eauthor\u003C\/a\u003E and professor at Georgia Tech with over 20 years of experience studying the movement of animals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMosquitoes are the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/deadliest-animals\u0022\u003Eworld\u2019s most dangerous animal\u003C\/a\u003E. The diseases they carry, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/malaria\u0022\u003Efrom malaria\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/dengue-and-severe-dengue\u0022\u003Eto dengue\u003C\/a\u003E, cause over \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/vector-borne-diseases\u0022\u003E700,000 deaths per year\u003C\/a\u003E. More people have died from mosquitoes than wars.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe world \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/09\/29\/health\/mosquitoes-malaria-strategies-house.html\u0022\u003Espends US$22 billion per year\u003C\/a\u003E on billions of liters of insecticides, millions of pounds of larvicides, and millions of insecticide-treated bed nets \u2013 all to fight a tiny insect that weighs 10 times less than a grain of rice and has only \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0250381\u0022\u003E200,000 neurons\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet, people are losing the war on mosquitoes. These insects are evolving to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/science.aam8327\u0022\u003Ethrive in cities\u003C\/a\u003E and spreading disease \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.pt.2017.11.006\u0022\u003Emore rapidly with climate change\u003C\/a\u003E. How can such simple animals find us so easily?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScientists know mosquitoes have terrible eyesight and depend on chemical cues to make up for it. Knowing what attracts a mosquito, though, isn\u2019t enough to predict its behavior. You can know a heat-seeking missile is drawn to heat, but you still won\u2019t know how a missile works.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnter Chris and his self-sacrifice in the mosquito room. By tracking the flight of many mosquitoes around him, we hoped to determine how they made decisions in response to his presence. Understanding how mosquitoes respond to humans is a first step to controlling them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow Mosquitoes Zero In On Their Meal\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOut of 3,500 species of mosquitoes, over 100 species are classified as anthropophilic, meaning they prefer humans for lunch. Certain species of mosquitoes will find the one person among a whole herd of cattle in order to suck human blood.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is quite a feat considering mosquitoes are weak flyers. They stop flying in a slight \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1242\/jeb.178905\u0022\u003E2-3 mph breeze\u003C\/a\u003E, the same air speed generated by a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1242\/jeb.178905\u0022\u003Ehorse\u2019s swinging tail\u003C\/a\u003E. In calmer conditions, mosquitoes use their minuscule brains to follow \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10905-022-09796-2\u0022\u003Ehuman heat, moisture and odors\u003C\/a\u003E that are carried downwind.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarbon dioxide, the byproduct of respiration of all living animals, is particularly attractive. Mosquitoes notice carbon dioxide as well as you notice the stink of a full dumpster, detecting it up to 30 feet (9 meters) away from a host, where concentrations dip to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jmedent\/44.4.617\u0022\u003Efew parts per million\u003C\/a\u003E, like a few cups of dye in an Olympic-size pool.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Black outline of a G and T in left panel, in right panel black squiggles showing flight paths of mosquitoes around the letters\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=320\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=320\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=320\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=402\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=402\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724198\/original\/file-20260316-57-vumrcy.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=402\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ELike superfans, mosquitoes are drawn to the dark outline of the Georgia Tech logo.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EDavid L. Hu, Georgia Tech\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMosquitoes\u2019 vision isn\u2019t much help as they hunt for their next blood meal. Their two compound eyes have several hundred individual lenses called ommatidia, each about the width of a human hair. They produce a somewhat blurry mosaic or pixelated image. Due to the laws of optics, mosquitoes can discern an adult-size human only at a few meters away. With their vision alone, they cannot distinguish a human from a small tree. They inspect every dark object.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGathering the Flight-Path Data\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge with studying mosquito flight is that, like trash-talking teenagers, most of what they do is meaningless noise. Mosquitoes flying in an empty room are largely making random changes in flight speed and direction. We needed many flight trajectories to cut through the noise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022A man lying on the ground, and shown in two images on a laptop screen in the foreground\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=326\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=326\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=326\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=410\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=410\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724200\/original\/file-20260316-57-z0f39m.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=410\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EIn a mesh suit, Chris Zuo awaits the mosquitoes while questioning his life choices.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EDavid L. Hu, Georgia Tech\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of our collaborators, University of California, Riverside, biologist \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=XOveQssAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=ao\u0022\u003ERing Card\u00e9\u003C\/a\u003E, told us that back in the 1980s, scientists conducted \u201cbite studies\u201d by stripping down to their underwear and slapping the mosquitoes that landed on their naked bodies. He said nudity prevented confounding variables, such as the color of a shirt\u2019s fabric.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChris and I looked at each other. Sit naked and wait to become mosquito prey? Instead, we designed the mesh suit that Chris originally wore into the mosquito room. But after seeing Chris\u2019 bites, we needed a better way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, Chris washed long-sleeved clothes in unscented detergent and wore gloves and a face mask. Fully protected, Chris only had to stand and wait, while a cloud of mosquitoes swarmed him.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced us to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/photonicsentry.com\/\u0022\u003EPhotonic Sentry\u003C\/a\u003E, a camera that simultaneously tracks hundreds of flying insects in a room. It records 100 frames per second at 5 mm resolution for a space like a large studio apartment. In just a few hours, Chris and another graduate student, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=pJLlOo8AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=sra\u0022\u003ESoohwan Kim\u003C\/a\u003E, generated more mosquito flight data than had previously been measured in human history.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022440\u0022 height=\u0022260\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A4WUw-ZCoFk?wmode=transparent\u0026amp;start=0\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003E100 mosquitoes flying around Chris Zuo for 10 minutes. Only a fraction of tracks are shown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=YJlkBuAAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=ao\u0022\u003EJ\u00f6rn Dunkel\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=3V6dgsoAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=sra\u0022\u003EChenyi Fei\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=89drxM4AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;oi=sra\u0022\u003EAlex Cohen\u003C\/a\u003E, our mathematician collaborators at MIT, told us that the geometry of Chris\u2019 body was still too complicated to study the mosquitoes\u2019 reactions. Mathematicians excel at simplifying complex problems to their essence. Chenyi suggested we go easy on Chris \u2013 why not replace him with a simple dummy: a black Styrofoam ball on a stick combined with a canister of carbon dioxide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next two years, Chris filmed the mosquitoes circling the Styrofoam dummies mercilessly. Then he vacuumed up the mosquitoes, trying not to get bitten.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDeciphering the Trajectories\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA mosquito flies like you would an airplane: it turns left or right, accelerates or hits the brakes. We determined a mosquito\u2019s flight behavior as a function of its speed, location and direction with respect to the target as the first step in creating our model of their behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur confidence in our behavioral rules increased as we read more trajectories, ultimately using 20 million mosquito positions and speeds. This idea of incorporating observations to support a mathematical hypothesis is a 200-year-old idea called \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medium.com\/@chonghankhai\/bayesian-thinking-in-everyday-life-bf82fe2ab0af\u0022\u003EBayesian inference\u003C\/a\u003E. We illustrated the mosquito behavior we\u2019d observed in a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/acoh64.github.io\/mosquito_app\/\u0022\u003Eweb application\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u00224 panels showing trajectory of a mosquito in the presence of no target, visual target, CO2 target or both.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=169\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=169\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=169\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=212\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=212\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/724564\/original\/file-20260318-57-2aq2gy.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=212\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EA mosquito\u2019s flight changes with the kind of target presented.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EDavid L. Hu\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing our model, we showed how different targets cause mosquitoes to fly differently. Visual targets cause fly-bys, where mosquitoes fly past the target. Carbon dioxide causes double takes, where mosquitoes slow down near the target. The combination of a visual cue and carbon dioxide creates high-speed orbiting patterns.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUp until now, we had used only experiments with Styrofoam spheres to train our model. The true test was whether it could predict mosquito flights around a human. Chris returned to the chamber, this time wearing all white clothes and a black hat, turning himself into a bull\u2019s-eye. Our model successfully predicted the distribution of mosquitoes around him. We identified zones of danger, where there was a high chance of a mosquito circling around him.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPredicting mosquito behavior is a first step toward outsmarting them. In mosquito-prone areas, people design \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fpubh.2024.1404493\u0022\u003Ehouses with features to prevent mosquitoes\u003C\/a\u003E from following human cues and entering. Similarly, mosquito traps suck in mosquitoes when they get too close but still allow between \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjz243\u0022\u003E50% and 90% of mosquitoes to escape\u003C\/a\u003E. Many of these designs are based on trial and error. We hope that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1126\/sciadv.adz7063\u0022\u003Eour study provides a more precise tool\u003C\/a\u003E for designing methods for mosquito capture or deterrence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Chris\u2019 mother attended his master\u2019s degree defense, I asked her how she felt about her son using himself as bait for mosquitoes. She said she was very proud. So am I \u2013 and not just because I\u2019m relieved Chris didn\u2019t ask me to take his place in the mosquito chamber.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. Please DO NOT REMOVE. --\u003E\u003Cimg style=\u0022border-color:!important;border-style:none;box-shadow:none !important;margin:0 !important;max-height:1px !important;max-width:1px !important;min-height:1px !important;min-width:1px !important;opacity:0 !important;outline:none !important;padding:0 !important;\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/counter.theconversation.com\/content\/278486\/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic\u0022 alt=\u0022The Conversation\u0022 width=\u00221\u0022 height=\u00221\u0022 referrerpolicy=\u0022no-referrer-when-downgrade\u0022\u003E\u003C!-- End of code. If you don\u0027t see any code above, please get new code from the Advanced tab after you click the republish button. The page counter does not collect any personal data. 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The beetle\u2019s white exoskeleton is made from a compound called chitin, which is a type of carbohydrate \u2013 one that is also commonly found in crab and lobster shells.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, Jie extracted chitin nanofibers from crab shells obtained from food waste that are chemically the same as those found in the white beetles. But instead of creating a white material as intended, Jie produced dense, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/bm501416q\u0022\u003Etransparent films\u003C\/a\u003E. The nanofibers more readily assembled in tightly packed films than in the porous structures Jie desired.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-right zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Two white beetles\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=237\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=882\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=882\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=882\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=1109\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=1109\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/721546\/original\/file-20260303-57-g7dkdj.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=1109\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EAn attempt to mimic the striking white color of \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ECyphochilus\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003E beetles led researchers to a unique discovery.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cyphochilus#\/media\/File:Cyphochilus_beetles.jpg\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EOlimpia1lli\/Wikimedia Commons\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca class=\u0022license\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003ECC BY-NC-ND\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn a whim, Jie measured the rate at which oxygen passed through the film. The result was astonishing: The barrier allowed less oxygen through than many existing packaging plastics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat serendipitous finding in 2014 shifted \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=3qOG6PUAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003Emy team\u003C\/a\u003E of engineering students\u2019 focus from color to packaging. We asked whether natural materials could rival the performance of common plastics. In the years since, our team has used this discovery to create biodegradable films that offer a more sustainable and effective alternative to plastic packaging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EChallenges of Plastic Packaging\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlastic packaging is commonly used to protect food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. These plastics keep out moisture and oxygen from the air, so products stay \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/C2012-0-00246-3\u0022\u003Efresh and safe\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost packaging has several layers that work together to keep air out, but these layers hinder reuse and recycling efforts. As a result, most of this plastic barrier packaging is discarded to landfills as single-use materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany researchers have sought alternatives that are renewable, biodegradable or recyclable, yet just as effective. At Georgia Tech, my team of students and post-docs has spent more than a decade tackling this problem. This journey began with that beetle.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBuilding a Better Barrier\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/chitin\u0022\u003EChitin\u003C\/a\u003E is widely available in food waste and mushrooms, and it is used in products such as water filters and wound dressing. However, our early attempts to scale up the film technology based on the beetle-inspired experiment failed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2018, the team made an important leap forward by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acssuschemeng.8b01536\u0022\u003Eusing spray coating to create layers\u003C\/a\u003E of chitin and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/agents\/sya-nano\u0022\u003Ecellulose nanomaterials\u003C\/a\u003E. Cellulose, like chitin, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/cellulose\u0022\u003Eis a carbohydrate polymer\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 a chain of repeating carbohydrate units \u2013 and it is obtained from plants. These abundant natural materials have opposite electric charges, which led to better barrier performance when we combined them than either material alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this approach, the team sprayed down a layer of chitin, followed by a layer of cellulose. The opposite charges between the chitin and cellulose created a long-range attraction between them that binds the layers to create a dense interface.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELater, in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=BrXwtO4AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003EMeisha Shofner\u003C\/a\u003E, a materials scientist, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/harris\u0022\u003ETequila Harris\u003C\/a\u003E, a mechanical engineer, other students showed these coatings could be applied with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acsami.2c09925\u0022\u003Escalable, roll-to-roll techniques\u003C\/a\u003E. Roll-to-roll coating methods are preferred in industry because the coatings are applied continuously to large rolls of a substrate material, such as paper or other biodegradable plastics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022440\u0022 height=\u0022260\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EBNyjJFB8Zc?wmode=transparent\u0026amp;start=0\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ERoll-to-roll coating allows manufacturers to easily apply thin layers of coating to a base material, called a substrate.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, humidity posed a major challenge, limiting any real-world applications. Moisture swelled the film, allowing more oxygen to sneak through.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen came another breakthrough. In 2024, another collaborator, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=ZILIcOwAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003ENatalie Stingelin\u003C\/a\u003E, and I discovered that two common food components resisted water vapor when combined: carboxymethylcellulose \u2013 which is found in ice cream, for example \u2013 and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Citric-Acid\u0022\u003Ecitric acid\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result was a film that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1039\/D4SU00425F\u0022\u003Ehindered the transmission of moisture\u003C\/a\u003E. The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules. Once bound, they reduced the film\u2019s moisture uptake.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe integrated this new discovery with the prior work by combining the citric acid and cellulose, and then casting this mixture as a freestanding film by coating it onto a substrate, such as chitin.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, that formulation did not have strong oxygen barrier properties because it did not contain the highly crystalline cellulose nanomaterials from our first film. Our team\u2019s most \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acsapm.5c02909\u0022\u003Erecent achievement\u003C\/a\u003E, from October 2025, combines the above innovations. As a result, we\u2019ve created a bio-based film that is an excellent barrier to both oxygen and moisture.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022A diagram showing a rectangle representing a biodegradable film, with an arrow deflecting off of it showing how it keeps out water vapor and oxygen. On the right is the film.\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=300\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=300\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=300\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=377\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=377\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/710006\/original\/file-20251220-56-gcunhe.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=377\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EAn oxygen and water vapor barrier film composed of blended cellulose and chitin.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution source\u0022\u003EJ. Carson Meredith\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EScaling Up Production\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen cast into thin films, these components self-organize into a dense structure that resists swelling with water vapor. Tests showed that \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acsapm.5c02909\u0022\u003Eeven at 80% humidity\u003C\/a\u003E the film matched or outperformed common packaging plastics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe materials are renewable, biodegradable and compostable. Our team has filed several patent applications, and we are working with industry partners to develop specific packaging uses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne challenge that applications face is a limited supply of the bio-based components compared to the high volume of conventional plastics. Like any new material, it would take time for manufacturers to develop supply chains as the films begin to be used.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the market demand for purified chitin is small right now, as it is used in niche applications, such as wound dressings and water filtration. Due to its variety of uses, packaging could increase that market demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next challenge is scaling up from experimental films to industrial production, which would likely take several years. The team is exploring roll-to-roll coating techniques and working with industry partners to integrate these materials into existing packaging lines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolicy and consumer demand will also play a role. As governments push for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/why-stop-at-plastic-bags-and-straws-the-case-for-a-global-treaty-banning-most-single-use-plastics-109857\u0022\u003Ebans on single-use plastics\u003C\/a\u003E and companies set sustainability targets, bio-based films could become part of the solution.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe story of this breakthrough reminds me that science often advances through unexpected results. From a failed attempt to mimic a beetle\u2019s color to a promising alternative to plastic, this research shows how curiosity can lead to solutions for some of our biggest challenges.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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Carson Meredith\u003C\/a\u003E, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/institutions\/georgia-institute-of-technology-1310\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EMedia Contact:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShelley Wunder-Smith\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:shelley.wunder-smith@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eshelley.wunder-smith@research.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"689043":{"#nid":"689043","#data":{"type":"news","title":"When GPS Lies at Sea: How Electronic Warfare is Threatening Ships and Their\u00a0Crews","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022theconversation-article-body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/03\/06\/science\/gps-jamming-ships-planes-iran-war\u0022\u003Egrowing danger\u003C\/a\u003E: the vulnerability of ships, and the people who operate them, to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/gps-attacks-near-iran-are-wreaking-havoc-on-delivery-and-mapping-apps\/\u0022\u003Edisruption of their navigation systems\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EModern shipping depends heavily on GPS satellite navigation. When those signals are disrupted or manipulated, ships can suddenly appear to their navigators and to other ships to be \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/gps-spoofing-is-scrambling-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz\/\u0022\u003Esomewhere they are not\u003C\/a\u003E. In some cases, vessels have been shown jumping across maps, drifting miles inland or appearing to circle in impossible patterns. The risk is even higher in war zones, where ships could be misdirected into harm\u2019s way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=tK7pFfsAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003Ecybersecurity researcher\u003C\/a\u003E studying critical infrastructure and maritime systems, I investigate how digital threats affect ships and the people who operate them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo understand the threat from GPS disruptions, it helps to first understand \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/electronics.howstuffworks.com\/gadgets\/travel\/gps.htm\u0022\u003Ehow GPS works\u003C\/a\u003E. GPS systems determine location using signals from satellites orbiting Earth. A receiver calculates its position by measuring how long those signals take to arrive. Because those signals are extremely weak by the time they reach Earth, they are relatively easy to disrupt.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGPS Jamming and Spoofing\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn GPS jamming, an attacker blocks the real satellite signals by overwhelming them with electromagnetic noise so receivers cannot detect them. When this happens, navigation systems lose their position. On a phone, it might look like the map freezing or jumping erratically.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGPS spoofing is more sophisticated. Instead of blocking signals, an attacker transmits fake satellite signals designed to mimic the real ones. The receiver accepts these signals and gives a false location. Imagine driving north while your navigation system suddenly insists you are traveling south. The receiver is not malfunctioning; it has simply been tricked.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022a map showing numerous red dots and three red circles\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=442\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=442\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723498\/original\/file-20260312-57-iw7xin.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=442\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ECircular loops in the Black Sea show spoofed ship positions recorded in January 2025. The red points represent false GPS locations broadcast during spoofing events, making vessels appear to move in perfect circles on tracking maps even though they were actually hundreds of miles away. These disruptions are widely believed to be linked to electronic interference in the region during the war in Ukraine. Image created with data from Spire Global.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/spire.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EAnna Raymaker\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor mariners at sea, spoofing can have serious consequences. In the open ocean, there are few landmarks to verify a ship\u2019s position if GPS behaves strangely. Nearshore, the margin for error disappears: Water depths change quickly and hazards are everywhere, especially in narrow routes like the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gcaptain.com\/electronic-fog-of-war-gps-spoofing-distorts-ship-traffic-near-hormuz\/\u0022\u003EStrait of Hormuz near Iran\u003C\/a\u003E, where reports indicate that GPS spoofing has been happening since the outbreak of the war. Because ships are large and slow to maneuver, even small navigation errors can lead to groundings or collisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERed Sea Grounding\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne example came in May 2025. While transiting the Red Sea, the container ship MSC Antonia began showing positions far from its true location. To navigators onboard, this looked like they had jumped hundreds of miles south on the map and started moving in a new direction. This caused the crew to become disoriented, and the ship eventually ran aground. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lloydslist.com\/LL1154079\/MSC-ship-sails-through-Bab-el-Mandeb-for-first-time-since-Red-Sea-exodus\u0022\u003EThe grounding\u003C\/a\u003E caused millions of dollars in damage and required a salvage operation that lasted over five weeks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022two copies of a map side-by-side showing a body of water\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=280\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=280\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=280\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723496\/original\/file-20260312-63-pvsmuu.png?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=352\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EMSC Antonia route comparison showing the vessel\u2019s true route and grounding point, left, versus the spoofed route, right. The red and black lines on the right show the spoofed locations where the ship appeared to suddenly jump to on GPS. These lines confused the navigators and caused them to run aground. Images created with data from VT Explorer.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.vtexplorer.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EAnna Raymaker\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncidents like the MSC Antonia are not isolated. Vessel-tracking data has revealed clusters of ships suddenly appearing in impossible locations, sometimes far inland or moving in perfect circles. These anomalies are increasingly linked to GPS spoofing in regions experiencing geopolitical conflict.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut GPS interference is only one type of cyber threat facing ships. Industry reports have documented \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lrqa.com\/en\/insights\/articles\/notpetya-ransomware-attack-on-maersk-key-learnings\/\u0022\u003Eransomware attacks\u003C\/a\u003E on shipping companies, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/industrialcyber.co\/supply-chain-security\/lab-dookhtegan-cyberattack-on-iranian-oil-tankers-traced-to-supply-chain-compromise-of-fanavas-infrastructure\/\u0022\u003Esupply chain compromises\u003C\/a\u003E and increasing concern about the security of onboard control systems, including engines, propulsion and navigation equipment. As ships become more connected through satellite internet systems and remote monitoring tools, the number of potential entry points for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/industrialcyber.co\/reports\/maritime-cyber-incidents-jump-103-as-cytur-warns-smart-ships-under-fire-urges-secure-by-design-overhaul\/\u0022\u003Ecyberattacks\u003C\/a\u003E is growing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMilitary vessels often address these risks through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.usni.org\/magazines\/proceedings\/2024\/august\/address-risks-starlink-fleet\u0022\u003Estricter network segregation\u003C\/a\u003E and regular training exercises such as \u201cmission control\u201d drills, which simulate operating with compromised communications or navigation systems. Some cybersecurity experts argue that similar practices could help commercial shipping improve its resilience, although smaller crews and limited resources make adopting military-style procedures more difficult.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMariners\u2019 Experiences\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuch of the public discussion around maritime cybersecurity focuses on technical vulnerabilities in ship systems. But an equally important piece of the puzzle is the people who must interpret and respond to these technologies when something goes wrong.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them. The interviews included navigation officers, engineers and other crew members responsible for ship systems. What emerged was a consistent picture: Cyber threats are increasingly occurring at sea, but crews are \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1145\/3719027.3744816\u0022\u003Enot well prepared\u003C\/a\u003E to deal with them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany mariners told us that their cybersecurity training focused almost entirely on email phishing and USB drives. That kind of training may make sense in an office, but it does little to prepare crews for cyber incidents on a ship, where navigation and control systems can be the primary targets. As a result, many mariners lack clear guidance on how cyberattacks might affect the equipment they rely on every day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure class=\u0022align-center zoomable\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=1000\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022a man inside the bridge of a large ship at sea looks through binoculars with another ship in the background\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;fit=clip\u0022 srcset=\u0022https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=384\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=384\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=600\u0026amp;h=384\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=45\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=483\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=30\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=483\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/723678\/original\/file-20260312-57-scxx0h.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0\u0026amp;q=15\u0026amp;auto=format\u0026amp;w=754\u0026amp;h=483\u0026amp;fit=crop\u0026amp;dpr=3 2262w\u0022 sizes=\u0022(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003ECommercial shipping crews are generally poorly trained to deal with cyber threats.\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca class=\u0022source\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/photo\/navigation-bridge-of-oil-tanker-with-watch-officer-royalty-free-image\/520707142\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022attribution\u0022\u003EMenzhiliyAnantoly\/iStock via Getty Images\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis becomes a problem when ship systems begin behaving strangely. Mariners described GPS showing incorrect positions or temporarily losing signal. It can be difficult to tell whether these incidents are equipment failures or signs of cyber interference.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven when mariners suspect something may be wrong, many ships lack clear procedures for responding to cyber incidents. Participants frequently described situations where they would have to improvise if navigation or other digital systems behaved unexpectedly. Unlike equipment failures, which have established checklists and procedures, cyber incidents often fall into a gray area where responsibility and response plans are unclear.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother challenge is the gradual disappearance of traditional navigation practices. For centuries, mariners relied on paper charts and celestial navigation to determine their position. Today, most commercial vessels rely almost entirely on electronic systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany mariners noted that paper charts are not available onboard, and celestial navigation is rarely practiced. If GPS or electronic navigation systems fail, crews have limited ways to independently verify their position. One mariner bluntly described the risk to us: \u201cIf you don\u2019t have charts and you\u2019re being spoofed, you\u2019re a little screwed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022440\u0022 height=\u0022260\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SKTdOhUUKDA?wmode=transparent\u0026amp;start=0\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EA crew member explains the instruments on the bridge of an oil tanker.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIncreasing Connectivity, Increasing Risk\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, ships are becoming more connected. Modern vessels increasingly rely on satellite internet systems like Starlink and remote monitoring tools to manage operations and communicate with shore.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile these technologies improve efficiency, they also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.navytimes.com\/news\/your-navy\/2024\/09\/03\/how-navy-chiefs-conspired-to-get-themselves-illegal-warship-wi-fi\/\u0022\u003Eexpand the vulnerability of ship systems\u003C\/a\u003E. Connectivity that allows crews to send emails or access the internet can also provide pathways for cyber threats to reach onboard systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs GPS spoofing becomes more common in regions experiencing geopolitical conflict, the challenges mariners described in our research are becoming harder to ignore. The oceans may seem vast and empty, but the digital signals that guide modern ships travel through crowded and contested space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen those signals are manipulated, the consequences do not stay confined to military systems. They reach the commercial vessels that carry most of the world\u2019s goods and the crews responsible for navigating them safely.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger: the vulnerability of ships, and the people who operate them, to disruption of their navigation systems.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2026-03-12 12:50:22","changed_gmt":"2026-03-19 15:28:16","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-03-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679688":{"id":"679688","type":"image","title":"Cyberattacks like GPS spoofing threaten oil supertankers and cargo ships at sea. 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Without internet access, little news about the national protests that flared \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/world\/middle-east\/irans-heavy-crackdown-quells-protests-8e757172\u0022\u003Ebetween Dec. 30, 2025, and Jan. 13, 2026\u003C\/a\u003E, and the regime\u2019s violent crackdown has reached the world. Many digital rights and internet monitoring groups have assessed the current shutdown to be the most sophisticated and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/5d848323-84a9-4512-abd2-dd09e0a786a3\u0022\u003Emost severe in Iran\u2019s history\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe are a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?hl=en\u0026amp;user=WBRatTAAAAAJ\u0026amp;view_op=list_works\u0026amp;sortby=pubdate\u0022\u003Esocial scientist\u003C\/a\u003E and two \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?hl=en\u0026amp;user=NLeeizQAAAAJ\u0026amp;view_op=list_works\u0026amp;sortby=pubdate\u0022\u003Ecomputer scientists\u003C\/a\u003E at the Georgia Institute of Technology\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inetintel.cc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EInternet Intelligence Lab\u003C\/a\u003E who \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?hl=en\u0026amp;user=oZNdAREAAAAJ\u0026amp;view_op=list_works\u0026amp;sortby=pubdate\u0022\u003Estudy internet connectivity\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu\/dashboard\u0022\u003EInternet Outage Detection and Analysis\u003C\/a\u003E project, we have been measuring internet connectivity globally since 2011. The project was motivated by the internet shutdowns during the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/event\/Arab-Spring\u0022\u003EArab Spring\u003C\/a\u003E mass protests that began in December 2010 against Middle Eastern and North African regimes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project provides a public dashboard of internet connectivity measurements. Its long view of global internet connectivity offers insight into the Iranian regime\u2019s developing sophistication in controlling information and shutting down the internet in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur measurements show that Iran has been in a complete internet shutdown since Jan. 8. This is longer than the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/ioda.live\/post\/3mcigxurkms2w\u0022\u003E48\u00bd-hour\u003C\/a\u003E shutdown in June 2025 during the Israel-Iran war and surpasses the duration of the November 2019 shutdown that lasted almost seven days. Compared to the two weeks of nightly mobile phone network shutdowns in September to October of 2022 during the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/stories\/2025\/04\/justice-and-accountability-woman-life-freedom-protests\u0022\u003EWomen, Life, Freedom protests\u003C\/a\u003E, this shutdown is more complete by also closing down fixed-line connectivity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMeasuring Internet Connectivity\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Internet Outage Detection and Analysis project measures global internet connectivity through three signals related to internet infrastructure: routing announcements, active probing and internet background noise.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECore routers, unlike the router in your home, are responsible for directing traffic to and from networks. Routing announcements are how they communicate with each other. If a nation\u2019s network of routers stop making these announcements, the network will disappear from the global internet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe also measure the responsiveness of networks through probing. To create the probing signal, we continuously ping devices in millions of networks around the globe. Most devices are designed to automatically respond to these pings by echoing them back to the sender. We collect these responses and label networks as \u201cconnected\/active.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA tool we use dubbed \u201cnetwork telescope\u201d captures internet background noise \u2013 traffic generated by hundreds of thousands of internet hosts worldwide. A drop in this signal can indicate an outage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe class=\u0022tc-infographic-datawrapper\u0022 style=\u0022border-width:0;\u0022 id=\u0022rmQfn\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/rmQfn\/1\/\u0022 height=\u0022400px\u0022 width=\u0022100%\u0022 scrolling=\u0022no\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EA History of Shutdowns\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first nationwide shutdown that the Internet Outage Detection and Analysis project observed in Iran was during the \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/03068374.2020.1712889\u0022\u003EBloody November\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d uprising that happened in 2019. During that shutdown, the primary method the regime used was turning off routing announcements, which stopped all traffic between routers. This is a blunt force tool that makes the internet essentially go dark; no connectivity is possible for affected networks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, our measurement \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ooni.org\/post\/2019-iran-internet-blackout\/#connecting-to-the-internet-from-iran\u0022\u003Ereporting showed differences\u003C\/a\u003E in signal-drop patterns among the three data sources we track. These patterns demonstrate the regime\u2019s adoption of diverse disconnection mechanisms and large differences in the timing of disconnection by various Iranian internet service providers (ISPs).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis reporting also showed evidence that the 2019 blackout was not complete and some people were able to circumvent it. Nevertheless, as documented by Amnesty International, the internet darkness created a \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iran-shutdown.amnesty.org\/\u0022\u003Eweb of impunity\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d that allowed the regime to violate international human rights law without any accountability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn September 2022, the Women, Life, Freedom protests erupted after the killing of Mahsa Amini in state custody. To suppress the nationwide mobilization without exacting a high cost, the Iranian regime implemented \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu\/reports\/technical-multi-stakeholder-report-on-internet-shutdowns-the-case-of-iran-amid-autumn-2022-protests\/\u0022\u003Enightly shutdowns affecting only mobile networks\u003C\/a\u003E. Keeping fixed-line internet connections online limited the impact of these shutdowns to mitigate the economic, political and social costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese nightly internet curfews lasted about two weeks. During this time the regime implemented other forms of censorship, specifically blocking applications to further control the information environment and to prevent access to technologies for circumventing censorship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn June 2025, the Israel-Iran war began and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/jbC5bDV-rnA?si=twSnL8M7azOmj0Hn\u0026amp;t=73\u0022\u003Ewe observed\u003C\/a\u003E initial degradation in internet connectivity, which often occurs during times of conflict, when internet and power infrastructure are affected by missile attacks. The Iranian regime shut down the internet over four days, citing national security as its rationale.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat time, the regime did not use routing announcements to implement the shutdown. Our measurement data shows that routing announcements were largely unaffected. Instead, the Iranian regime implemented the shutdown by interfering with key protocols that allow the internet to function, including \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/deploy360\/tls\/basics\/\u0022\u003Etransport layer security\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-is-dns-a-computer-engineer-explains-this-foundational-piece-of-the-web-and-why-its-the-internets-achilles-heel-268336\u0022\u003Edomain name system\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe regime used these techniques to shut off Iran\u2019s connectivity with the global internet while allowing specific, sanctioned access in a policy called whitelisting. This strategy shows an increased sophistication in how the Iranian regime implements shutdowns and controls the flow of information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganizations that support digital human rights in Iran report that some Iranians were \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/filter.watch\/english\/2025\/10\/02\/irans-stealth-blackout-a-multi-stakeholder-analysis-of-the-june-2025-internet-shutdown\/\u0022\u003Eable to circumvent the shutdown\u003C\/a\u003E using virtual private networks and various censorship-resilient technologies such as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/technology\/P2P\u0022\u003Epeer-to-peer networks\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022440\u0022 height=\u0022260\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Yaoqdw2cwg?wmode=transparent\u0026amp;start=0\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022caption\u0022\u003EThe Iranian regime has targeted Starlink satellite internet service in its internet shutdown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/figcaption\u003E\u003C\/figure\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EJan. 8, 2026\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Dec. 30, 2025, the Internet Outage Detection and Analysis project team received reports of internet disruptions amid the start of nationwide protests. At 8 p.m. Iran Standard Time on Jan. 8, 2026, the Iranian regime shut down the internet. Our measurements \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ioda.inetintel.cc.gatech.edu\/country\/IR?from=1765814823\u0026amp;until=1768406823\u0026amp;view=view1\u0022\u003Eshow a nominal amount of responsiveness\u003C\/a\u003E to our active probing, about 3%. This small amount could be an artifact of our measurements or lingering connectivity for whitelisted access, for example for Iranian government officials and services.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutside of very limited whitelisted connectivity, digital human rights groups reported severely limited access to the internet both internationally and domestically. According to digital rights group \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ainita.net\/\u0022\u003EProject Ainita\u003C\/a\u003E, the Iranian regime implemented the shutdown by interfering with transport layer security and the domain name system. In addition, landline phone calls have been only intermittently available.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from these more sophisticated techniques, this shutdown evokes the Bloody November shutdown of 2019 in that it has been ordered during a time of protest \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.en-hrana.org\/day-seventeen-of-irans-protests-continued-internet-shutdown-spike-in-figures-and-intensifying-global-reactions\/\u0022\u003Ewith mass civilian casualties\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EJammed Satellites\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, low Earth orbit satellite services, such as Starlink, can help people maintain internet connectivity during outages and government-ordered shutdowns. These satellite services can allow users to bypass damaged or state-censored terrestrial internet infrastructure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, accessing the internet via satellite services during a shutdown is not without risk. User terminals communicate with satellites via radio frequency links that can be detected through surveillance, for example from planes or drones, potentially exposing users\u2019 locations and putting them at risk of being identified. Currently, the Iranian regime is using jammers to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/filter.watch\/english\/2026\/01\/13\/network-monitoring-january-2025-internet-repression-in-times-of-protest\/\u0022\u003Edegrade the Starlink connection\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most significant barriers to connecting users in Iran to satellite services is a logistical one. Providing connectivity via Starlink\u2019s service would require distributing a large number of user terminals within the country, a feat that would be difficult because the devices are likely to be considered illegal contraband by the government. This severely limits the scale at which such services can be adopted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecent technological developments, however, may partially mitigate this challenge. Starlink\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/starlink.com\/business\/direct-to-cell\u0022\u003Edirect-to-cell\u003C\/a\u003E capability, which aims to provide LTE cellular connectivity directly to ordinary cellphones, could reduce dependence on specialized hardware. If they become widely available, such systems would allow users to connect using common devices already in circulation, sidestepping one of the most difficult barriers to providing connectivity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike other radio-based communications, however, direct-to-cell connectivity would remain \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/15\/technology\/iran-online-starlink.html\u0022\u003Evulnerable to signal jamming\u003C\/a\u003E and other forms of electronic interference by the government.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the time being, the Iranian regime controls the country\u2019s internet infrastructure, which means it still has a virtual off switch.\u003C!-- Below is The Conversation\u0027s page counter tag. 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Following a nomination and selection process, individuals will continue to be added to this living installation each year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPathway of Progress\u003C\/em\u003E was made possible by significant philanthropic support from Andrea Laliberte, IE 1982, M.S. IE 1984, HON Ph.D. 2025, and designed by Merica May Jensen, MGT 2008, M. ARCH 2011. The 2026 honorees embody the Institute\u2019s motto of Progress and Service and have made a lasting impact on the world around them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2026 \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPathway of Progress\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E Honorees\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENiesha Alice Butler, INTA 2016,\u003C\/strong\u003E is the founder and CEO of S.T.E.A.M. CHAMPS.\u0026nbsp;Her multifaceted career has included serving as a software engineer and computer science instructor. She has founded multiple companies focused on teaching coding, robotics, and engineering to underserved communities. While a student at Georgia Tech, she played basketball and was named ACC Rookie of the Year in 1999.\u202f\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMary\u0026nbsp;Ann Gordon, EE 1981,\u003C\/strong\u003E is a retired vice president of quality compliance at Altria Group. Her work in engineering and manufacturing\u0026nbsp;has influenced industry standards and operational excellence. A leader in her community, she also serves the Institute through her involvement on multiple boards, including the College of Engineering Advisory Board and the Georgia Tech Foundation Board of Trustees. She has given back to Georgia Tech through her support of undergraduate scholarships and Roll Call, among other areas of interest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMargie Ann Morse, NE 1979,\u003C\/strong\u003E is\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ea pioneer in the field of nuclear engineering. She co-founded the engineering firm Parallax in 1992 and grew it into a multimillion-dollar\u0026nbsp;nuclear\u0026nbsp;logistics\u0026nbsp;service company.\u0026nbsp;She has remained involved with the Institute and served on the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHeather Smith Rocker, IE 1998,\u003C\/strong\u003E is the CEO of Women in Technology, an organization dedicated to creating more opportunities for women and girls to explore, pursue, persist, and lead in technology. She has served with organizations focused on advancing Georgia through STEM-focused education, workplace development, and leadership development, and was a member of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association Board of Trustees.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarilyn Jones Smith, AE 1982, M.S. AE 1985, Ph.D. AE 1994,\u003C\/strong\u003E is the David S. Lewis Professor in the Daniel\u0026nbsp;Guggenheim\u0026nbsp;School of Aerospace Engineering and director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence. She is a pioneer in the aerospace industry and leads award-winning research teams focused on critical aeromechanics issues. In addition to mentoring hundreds of students, she serves as a caregiver to the many cats who call the Georgia Tech campus home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERidhi\u0026nbsp;Tariyal, IE 2002,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eis the co-founder and CEO of NextGen Jane. 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Be sure to make a plan, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative routes or transportation options when possible. Additionally, the intersection of 10th Street and Hemphill Avenue will be closed during this time for critical pipe repair beginning Monday, March 13, and will further complicate campus traffic.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParking and Transportation Information\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking demand will be higher than usual during these dates.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking and Transportation Services (PTS) has communicated directly with affected permit holders about increased traffic volume, alternative parking options, and potential delays.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECongestion and relocation advisories\u003C\/strong\u003E have been sent to permit holders in the following parking 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Intrigued by a robotic dog demonstration, Washington set out to build her own. Two years later, she built her own robotic K-9 and earned first place in several competitions for her work and presentation skills.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022560\u0022 height=\u0022315\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tMKgEefBWp4?si=iT1_RzEXMtuArJlc\u0022 title=\u0022YouTube video player\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allow=\u0022accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\u0022 referrerpolicy=\u0022strict-origin-when-cross-origin\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCelebrate STEAM inspired me because when I saw the different exhibits, I thought, \u2018I can do that.\u2019 What made me decide to build my own was that I wanted to see how they worked. No one ever told me I was too young, but if someone did, I would try anyway,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJust Getting Started\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate STEAM was the first of more than 150 Atlanta Science Festival events across the city, culminating with the Exploration Expo at Piedmont Park on the festival\u2019s final day. Georgia Tech, Emory University, Delta Air Lines, and other presenting sponsors will host events throughout the festival, with Tech experts and others providing engaging and informative demonstrations at various events. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/events-2026\/1094-from-crisis-to-innovation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFrom Crisis to Innovation: 50 Years of Renewable Energy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom President Jimmy Carter\u2019s 1970s solar panels on the White House to today\u2019s high-tech solar vehicles, the look and efficiency of clean energy have been rapidly changing. Join the Carter Library and the Georgia Tech Solar Racing team for an engaging panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHear from experts about how Carter\u2019s early response to the energy crisis helped spark a clean energy revolution and see modern innovations in action. The racing team will bring their solar vehicles on-site for the public to view and interact with, offering a hands-on look at the future of sustainable transportation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/events-2026\/976-animals-in-motion\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAnimals in Motion: Biomechanics at Zoo Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Zoo Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEver wonder how orangutans swing, or how an elephant\u0027s trunk works? This event at Zoo Atlanta celebrates the diversity of animals on Earth and the incredible ways they move. With help from biomechanics experts at Georgia Tech and other universities, visitors can participate in live demonstrations and presentations designed to engage and inspire them to learn more about biomechanics and its applications in bio-inspired design. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/events-2026\/973-guthman-musical-instrument-competition\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGuthman Musical Instrument Competition\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, March 14, 7 \u2013 9:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Ferst Center for the Arts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttendees will see the world\u0027s most innovative new musical instruments, meet the creators, hear them in concert, and vote on their favorites. The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition is a celebration of how science, engineering, art, and design help us imagine new ways to express ourselves through music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/events-2026\/1041-the-sound-of-molecules-with-the-musical-chemist\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThe Sound of Molecules\u2019 With the Musical Chemist\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, March 20, 7 \u2013 8 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Room 103, Instructional Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Musical Chemist Walker Smith turns atomic spectra into sound through data sonification, allowing visitors to hear a variety of elements and the ethereal chords they create together. His live show, \u003Cem\u003EThe Sound of Molecules\u003C\/em\u003E, features lasers, live music, and audience interaction, so \u201cbuckle your seatbelts, because things are about to get elemental.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"full_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Over 50 demonstrations took place throughout the day, and guest speakers shared insights into how STEAM is shaping the future.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOver 50 demonstrations took place throughout the day, and guest speakers shared insights into how STEAM is shaping the future. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Over 50 demonstrations took place throughout the day, and guest speakers shared insights into how STEAM is shaping the future.  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In February, the two institutions renewed their collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), reaffirming a relationship that has already strengthened research capabilities on both sides.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership has driven progress in areas ranging from hypersonics to bioscience, while also deepening institutional ties beyond research. Joint faculty appointments \u2014 such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/mazumdar\u0022\u003EAnirban Mazumdar\u003C\/a\u003E, who holds roles at both Sandia and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/me.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorge W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2014 demonstrate how closely the organizations work together. The collaboration has also expanded student talent pipelines, providing more avenues for Georgia Tech students to pursue careers at the national lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt its core, this partnership is about people,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Tim Lieuwen, executive vice president for Research at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u201cSandia and Georgia Tech share a commitment to discovery and developing the talent, creativity, and collaboration our nation needs.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe renewed MOU, he said, \u201cstrengthens connections between our researchers, opens new doors for our students, and builds meaningful career pathways into national service. When our communities work together to address national priorities, we not only accelerate technological advances \u2014 we expand opportunities for the people who will shape the future of our nation\u2019s security.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder the new MOU, Sandia and Georgia Tech will focus on integrated research across key national security\u2011aligned areas, including secure artificial intelligence and computing, quantum technologies, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, energy and grid resilience, and hypersonics.\u0026nbsp;The partnership emphasizes connecting manufacturing, computation, and systems approaches directly to national security applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTogether, we have been solving new and unprecedented challenges in science and engineering, and now we have a great opportunity to develop this partnership,\u201d said Dan Sinars, Sandia\u2019s deputy chief research officer. \u201cOur research benefits both national security and national prosperity, and keeps the country at the forefront of the world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this strengthened connection, the partners aim to grow their shared research footprint through increased funding, publications, and faculty-led startups. Over the long term, Georgia Tech intends to become one of Sandia\u2019s top hiring pipelines, ensuring that talent developed through joint research continues into national security careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHistory of the Partnership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute\u2019s collaboration with Sandia began in the mid\u20112010s, when the labs selected Georgia Tech as one of its partner institutions. The first MOU, signed in 2015, formalized the relationship and outlined initial technical focus areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2018,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/george-white\u0022\u003EGeorge White\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of strategic partnerships, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/olof-westerstahl\u0022\u003EOlof Westerstahl\u003C\/a\u003E, \u0026nbsp;senior director strategic initiatives in the Office of Corporate Engagement, helped expand the partnership. They launched \u201cSandia Day,\u201d an event designed to introduce Georgia Tech faculty to Sandia researchers and spark new collaborations. By 2020, the organizations signed a second MOU that expanded the partnership\u2019s technical focus areas to include energy and grid security, materials and nanotechnology, advanced electronics, advanced manufacturing, advanced computing, cyber and information security, bioscience, hypersonics, quantum information science, and engineering sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe results have been substantial. Since 2018, Sandia has sponsored $35 million in research collaborations with Georgia Tech. Researchers from both institutions have co-authored 450 publications since 2016. Research activity continues to accelerate, with $1.6 million in new contracts in the past year alone. As of August 2025, Sandia employs 325 Georgia Tech alumni \u2014 a testament to the impact of the growing talent pipeline.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe view our work with Sandia as the model for engagement with other national labs,\u201d said White. \u201cWith the new MOU, we will continue to grow the Sandia partnership. 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Linking the Campus Recreation Center and Tech Parkway along Ferst Drive to Tech Square, the track was named among the Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2025 by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.peopleforbikes.org\/news\/best-new-bike-lanes-2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPeopleForBikes\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe concept for the track, which promotes eco-friendly commuting options such as bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards, and offers a dedicated, bidirectional path separated from vehicular traffic, was developed in a 2019 award-winning senior capstone project by a group of civil engineering students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Institutional Leadership in Mobility Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing the Institute\u0027s\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Eleadership in creating infrastructure and public spaces that support safe, sustainable, and accessible transportation options, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/2025_blinkie_awards_meet_the_winners\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPropel ATL\u003C\/a\u003E awarded Tech a 2025 Institutional Leadership in Mobility Award.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking and Transportation Services (PTS), together with\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EPlanning, Design, and Construction, partners with Propel ATL to conduct \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/city_cycling\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Emonthly group rides and bike safety classes\u003C\/a\u003E, and offers an online bike and scooter \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/commute\/commute-options\/bicycling-pmds\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esafety course\u003C\/a\u003E, in which students receive a free helmet upon completion. To date, PTS has given hundreds of free helmets to students, and the next class will take place on Wednesday, March 18. These courses, along with the Georgia Tech Police Department\u2019s efforts to educate the campus community on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/05\/how-safely-use-micromobility-campus\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esafe use of micromobility\u003C\/a\u003E, have helped Tech create a model for the city in micromobility safety and access.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Workplace for Commuters\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute has also been recognized by Georgia Commute Options as one of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gacommuteoptions.com\/flexwork\/redefining-the-commute-5-metro-atlanta-organizations-win-2026-best-workplaces-for-commuters\/?utm_source=Businesses\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ffc386b1b3-B2B+Newsletter%2C+June+2022_COPY_01\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_term=0_78c87c69f5-ffc386b1b3-434952870\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMetro Atlanta\u2019s top 5 best workplaces for commuters\u003C\/a\u003E. The group highlights Tech\u2019s partnership with the Midtown Alliance as an example of how the Institute \u201cplays a critical role in advancing sustainable commuting both on campus and across Midtown Atlanta\u201d through subsidized transit passes, extensive bike infrastructure, on-site showers and changing areas for cyclists, a robust campus shuttle network, carpool and electric vehicle parking, and dedicated transportation staff who provide personalized commute support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPTS is continually working to promote sustainable travel to and from campus, seeking input from the community through its annual Campus Commute Survey. The survey has become increasingly revealing as campus infrastructure changes, leading to the creation of new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/2025\/10\/30\/new-bike-room-in-w02-student-center-parking-deck\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebike storage facilities\u003C\/a\u003E, and the results will be used in the planning phase of future projects.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOngoing Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2024, Tech retained its status as a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/facilities.gatech.edu\/2024-10\/georgia-tech-named-gold-bicycle-friendly-university-league-american-bicyclists\u0022\u003EGold-level Bicycle Friendly University\u003C\/a\u003E, as issued by the League of American Bicyclists. The prestigious distinction, which Tech has held since 2016, is awarded to institutions that successfully promote and establish safe and accessible campus bicycling programs and amenities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor five consecutive years, Georgia Tech has won Love to Ride\u2019s Atlanta Bicycle \u201cBiketober\u201d Challenge, with employees cycling 22,132 miles in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/2025\/12\/04\/georgia-tech-places-first-in-atlanta-bicycle-challenge\/\u0022\u003EOctober 2025\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEach of these honors and awards tells us that we are moving in the right direction and are doing our part to make it easier and safer to get to our campus and move throughout it,\u201d said Lisa Safstrom, PTS transportation program specialist. \u201cWe know we are able to take on these projects and continue to step up our efforts, and that\u2019s because of the expertise that exists on our campus and the input we receive from the community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The campus cycle track and other projects have earned Georgia Tech several honors and a reputation as a transportation infrastructure leader. 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In the fall, the class stepped out of the traditional classroom and into the mechanical rooms, rooftops, and hallways of campus buildings to conduct real energy audits \u2014 work that will help guide actual decisions about future building upgrades and operational improvements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELed by Jennifer Chirico, associate vice president of Sustainability, and Jairo Garcia, resilience specialist in the Office of Sustainability, the course gives students not only technical training, but also meaningful influence over how campus energy systems evolve as well as a greater understanding of campus infrastructure systems.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur students are incredibly capable, and this course shows just how much they can contribute when given the opportunity. Their recommendations actively support Georgia Tech\u2019s long-term sustainability goals and help drive real change in improving our campus energy performance,\u201d Chirico said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter learning the fundamentals of building energy use and audit methodology in class, students partnered with Building Managers Eric Denison and Ross Bongiovi for an interactive walkthrough of four buildings on Marietta Street. 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I didn\u2019t think about how these systems are always going even when we aren\u2019t in the building,\u201d\u003Cem\u003E \u003C\/em\u003Esaid electrical engineering student Noah Mitchell.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJoining the VIP allowed me to see the behind\u2011the\u2011scenes steps of building maintenance, which added a human component to how campus operations work,\u201d environmental engineering student Calina Leavy said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese perspectives show how the course deepens students\u2019 understanding of the systems that power campus \u2014 and empowers them to help shape improvements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the on\u2011site assessments, students conducted full ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) Level 1 energy audits on each building and presented their findings at the end of the semester. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese reports are now supporting campus planning for: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFuture building upgrades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnergy efficiency strategies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECost\u2011saving opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELong\u2011term return on investment (ROI) calculations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShivangi Ranjan and Calina Levy, both second year students, will present their work during this week\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/sdg-week\/\u0022\u003ESustainable Development Goals calendar of events\u003C\/a\u003E on Thursday from 1 \u2013 1:30 p.m. at the Kendeda Building For Sustainable Design, Room 118. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_O8eOdtz7RPGrJ-mOiz14yQ#\/registration\u0022\u003EVirtual attendance\u003C\/a\u003E is available. 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Their innovations have made, or have the potential to make, meaningful impacts on society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cThe election of our faculty members to this prestigious association is a powerful affirmation of the innovative research happening at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, chief commercialization officer at Georgia Tech. \u201cTheir work to take research to market reflects the growing importance of invention in addressing society\u2019s most complex challenges. This recognition signals the strength of the commercialization ecosystem at Georgia Tech to advance impactful research, encourage innovation, and prepare the next generation of inventors.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2026 Georgia Tech NAI\u0026nbsp;senior\u0026nbsp;members are:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJason David Azoulay\u003C\/strong\u003E, associate professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering School and School of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJaydev Prataprai Desai,\u003C\/strong\u003E professor and cardiovascular biomedical engineering distinguished chair, Wallace H. 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His work spans electronic, photonic, and quantum materials, device fabrication, and chemical sensing for environmental monitoring. He has\u0026nbsp;demonstrated\u0026nbsp;new classes of organic semiconductors with infrared functionality and holds nine issued U.S. patents. Azoulay is the Georgia Research Alliance Vasser-Woolley Distinguished Investigator and holds a joint appointment in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bio\/jaydev-p-desai\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJaydev\u0026nbsp;Prataprai\u0026nbsp;Desai\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesai is recognized for advancing medical robotics and translational biomedical innovation with inventions spanning robotically steerable guidewires for endovascular interventions, minimally invasive surgical tools, MEMS sensors for cancer diagnosis, and rehabilitation robotics for people with motor impairments. He is the founding\u0026nbsp;editor-in-chief of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EJournal of Medical Robotics Research\u003C\/em\u003E, has authored more than 225 peer-reviewed publications, and serves as the\u0026nbsp;Director of Georgia Center for Medical Robotics at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;Desai holds 15 U.S. and International patents.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ce.gatech.edu\/directory\/person\/j-david-frost\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDavid\u0026nbsp;Frost\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrost\u0026nbsp;has built a career at the intersection of civil engineering research\u0026nbsp;and entrepreneurship. A leader in the study of natural and human-made disasters and their impacts on infrastructure, he has founded two Georgia Tech-based software companies:\u0026nbsp;Dataforensics, which offers tools for subsurface data collection and infrastructure project management, and Filio,\u0026nbsp;an\u0026nbsp;AI-powered mobile platform\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;supports visual asset management in construction and post-disaster reconnaissance. In 2023, Frost was named a Regents\u2019 Entrepreneur by the University System of Georgia\u2019s Board of Regents, a designation reserved for tenured faculty who have successfully taken their research into a commercial setting.\u0026nbsp;He holds four U.S. patents.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/chandra-raman\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChandra Raman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERaman\u0026nbsp;is a physicist, inventor, and technology entrepreneur whose research on ultracold atoms is enabling a new generation of ultraprecise quantum sensing devices. He is the co-inventor of chip-scale atomic beam technology \u2014 a breakthrough that makes it possible to miniaturize quantum sensors for navigation and timing applications in environments where GPS fails, with uses spanning autonomous vehicles, aerospace, and national security. Raman holds six U.S. patents, three of which have been issued and two licensed. To bring his inventions to market, he founded 8Seven8 Inc., Georgia\u2019s first quantum hardware company. He is a\u0026nbsp;fellow of the American Physical Society and an advisor to national and space-based quantum initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.me.gatech.edu\/faculty\/young\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAaron Young\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYoung directs the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls Lab, where he develops robotic exoskeletons and intelligent control systems to improve walking function and physical capability for people with mobility impairments and industrial safety applications. His research has been supported by major federal grants from the National Institutes of Health, and he holds three U.S. patents. Young works with Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Technology Licensing and Quadrant-i\u0026nbsp;to advance promising technologies toward real-world adoption.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;Office of Commercialization is\u0026nbsp;the nexus of research commercialization and entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech,\u0026nbsp;bringing\u0026nbsp;leading-edge research\u0026nbsp;and innovation to market.\u0026nbsp;It\u0026nbsp;comprises\u0026nbsp;six\u0026nbsp;key units\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;ATDC,\u0026nbsp;CREATE-X,\u0026nbsp;VentureLab,\u0026nbsp;Quadrant-i,\u0026nbsp;Technology Licensing, and Velocity\u0026nbsp;Startups \u2014\u0026nbsp;that empower students and faculty to launch startups, manage intellectual property, and transform research ideas into positive societal impact. Learn more at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecommercialization.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the National Academy of Inventors\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe National Academy of Inventors is a member organization\u0026nbsp;comprising\u0026nbsp;U.S. and international universities, and governmental and nonprofit research institutes, with over 4,000 individual inventor members and fellows spanning more than 250 institutions worldwide. 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Brian Kemp\u2019s release of the amended budget for the current fiscal year. The budget includes $88 million for the design and construction of a new aerospace engineering building.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe investment represents a major step forward for both the Institute and the state of Georgia, reinforcing the state\u2019s position as a national leader in aerospace innovation, workforce development, and economic growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/building-future-aerospace-engineering\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAerospace Engineering Building\u003C\/a\u003E will serve as the home of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, which is ranked No. 1 among public institutions and No. 2 overall by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report. The building will feature advanced laboratories; dedicated space for flight research and propulsion systems; expanded instructional studios; and new collaborative areas for students, faculty, industry partners, and interdisciplinary research teams.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia\u2019s aerospace sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the nation, and it is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2040. Companies range from major global manufacturers to startups choosing to locate and expand their operations in the region. The industry employs tens of thousands of Georgians and supports critical areas such as aviation, defense, spaceflight, and advanced manufacturing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresident \u00c1ngel Cabrera expressed gratitude for the state\u2019s support and emphasized the impact of the investment on the Institute and Georgia\u2019s long-term economic competitiveness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are profoundly grateful to Gov. Kemp, Lt. Gov. Jones, Speaker Burns, the State House of Representatives, and the State Senate for their continued confidence in Georgia Tech and what we do to keep our state competitive,\u201d said \u00c1ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. \u201cThis investment will help us create world-class facilities to drive innovation and develop the workforce that Georgia needs to stay at the forefront of the aerospace industry.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Delta Air Lines Foundation has also \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/25\/delta-air-lines-foundation-makes-5m-commitment-new-aerospace-engineering-building\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecommitted $5 million to the project\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech enrolls more than 2,300 students in aerospace engineering and leads $54.5 million in annual aerospace\u2011related research activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe new facility will fundamentally reshape how we conduct research and educate our students,\u201d said Mitchell Walker, William R.T. 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This investment\u0026nbsp;propels our initiatives forward, sustains our leadership across all aerospace disciplines, and expands our industry collaboration.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/building-future-aerospace-engineering\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELearn more about the future building\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAn $88 million state investment will propel building plans and advance Georgia\u2019s growing aerospace sector.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"An $88 million state investment will propel building plans and advance Georgia\u2019s growing aerospace sector. 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The center is being made possible through a significant commitment from accomplished real estate leader Tony Kepano, who graduated from Georgia Tech in 1986 with a degree in industrial management.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe center will bring together the strengths of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EScheller College of Business\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/design.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Design\u2019\u003C\/a\u003Es \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Building Construction\u003C\/a\u003E, serving as the Institute\u2019s primary platform for preparing students to pursue careers in the real estate industry. The center is a priority for the leaders of the two Colleges: Anuj Mehrotra, dean of the Scheller College and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair, and Ellen Bassett, dean of the College of Design and John Portman Chair. Designed to support both undergraduate and graduate students, the center will provide academic support, professional development opportunities, academic research, and deeper connections with industry partners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKepano credits the lessons he learned at Georgia Tech with profoundly influencing his life and career.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI would not be where I am without my Tech experience,\u201d said Kepano. As an out-of-state football and track-and-field student-athlete, he carried a full academic load while working night shifts at Delta Air Lines. The discipline, perseverance, and problem-solving mindset he honed at Tech laid the foundation for his successful four-decade career in commercial real estate. Today, Kepano serves as vice chairman at CBRE\u2019s Industrial and Logistics Advisory \u0026amp; Transaction Services.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis latest commitment builds upon Kepano\u2019s previous philanthropy directed to Georgia Tech, including support for scholarships and fellowships for business students and for athletics. He also provides volunteer leadership to his alma mater and currently serves on the Georgia Tech Foundation Board of Trustees and Scheller College Advisory Board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKepano sees the center\u2019s interdisciplinary model, which integrates business, design, architecture, city planning, and building construction, as uniquely powerful. Students, he said, will graduate with a \u201c360\u2011degree understanding of development\u201d and a significant advantage in the field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy vision is for Georgia Tech to become one of the top thought leaders in commercial real estate, producing students who are uniquely qualified, prepared, and capable of driving the next wave of innovation in the industry,\u201d said Kepano. \u201cI hope that 10 or 20 years from now, we can look back at all the people this program has influenced, and how they\u2019ve gone out and impacted their environments and communities in a positive way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a focus on offering students a pathway into one of the state\u2019s most dynamic fields, the center will serve as a bridge between academic study and real-world practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFunding from Kepano\u2019s commitment will support a wide range of activities, including student programming and collaboration, faculty and industry outreach, operational needs, technology, and conference participation. His support will allow Georgia Tech to respond nimbly to emerging opportunities in the real estate sector.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt Georgia Tech, we have a broad base of offerings that are related and connected to real estate. That gives us a competitive edge in providing a well\u2011rounded education and a portfolio of courses and activities that most universities can\u2019t offer. The center brings all of this together \u2014 engineering, design, construction, business \u2014 so students can experience the full range of real estate opportunities across the Institute,\u201d said Rick Porter, director of the College of Design\u2019s Master of Real Estate Development program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and expanding opportunities for students interested in real estate, the center aligns with Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to preparing leaders who can shape the built environment and the business landscape surrounding it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJonathan Clarke, senior associate dean for strategic initiatives at Scheller College, said, \u201cThe future of real estate will be shaped by rapid advances in technology and innovation. Success in this evolving industry will require an integrated understanding of finance, design, and technology. The Tony Kepano Joint Center for Real Estate will play a vital role in preparing students with this multidisciplinary foundation so they\u2019re ready to lead where real estate is headed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKepano\u2019s investment is included in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETransforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The $2 billion comprehensive campaign, running through 2027, is\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ea generational effort to make a lasting impact across campus, providing essential resources for Georgia Tech students, faculty, and programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is launching the Tony Kepano Joint Center for Real Estate, a collaborative hub that will elevate real estate education, industry engagement, and alumni involvement across campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech is launching the Tony Kepano Joint Center for Real Estate, a collaborative hub that will elevate real estate education, industry engagement, and alumni involvement across campus. 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To help support a safe and engaging environment for all who participate, volunteer, or work in these youth programs, the University System of Georgia and Georgia Tech require that all programs serving minors be registered at Georgia Tech\u2019s Youth Programs website, \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/youthprograms.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eyouthprograms.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. This registration, along with required safety protocols outlined in the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.policylibrary.gatech.edu\/youth-programs-policy\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EYouth Programs Policy\u003C\/a\u003E, helps mitigate risk and support everyone involved in working with minors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYouth programs are vital to campus,\u201d says Jordan Baxter, senior compliance officer in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. \u201cI admire the dedication that Georgia Tech faculty and staff put in to showcase the Institute and inspire the next generation of Yellow Jackets.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYouth programs include internships with high school students, student organization outreach activities, summer camps, mentoring and tutoring in local schools, and more. Campus and lab tours, as well as school field trips to the Georgia Tech campus, are generally not considered youth programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrograms are required to register every calendar year, at least 30 days in advance of the program start date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of programming. By registering, programs that work with minors will proactively receive information on the resources and policies developed for the protection of minors and the program staff.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/youthprograms.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EVisit Youth Programs\u003C\/a\u003E to learn more and register your program. Questions may be sent directly to Jordan Baxter at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jordanb@gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ejordanb@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt is estimated that, on an annual basis, more than 33,000 minors, age 17 and under, attend programs sponsored by the Institute or conducted on campus, and a special duty of care and supervision is required to protect Georgia Tech\u2019s youngest learners.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A special duty of care and supervision is required to protect Tech\u2019s youngest learners."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2026-03-02 14:54:29","changed_gmt":"2026-03-02 15:03:37","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-03-02T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-03-02T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679480":{"id":"679480","type":"image","title":"YpPhoto.jpeg","body":null,"created":"1772463556","gmt_created":"2026-03-02 14:59:16","changed":"1772463556","gmt_changed":"2026-03-02 14:59:16","alt":"Two young leaners in a robotic lab.","file":{"fid":"263649","name":"YpPhoto.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/03\/02\/YpPhoto.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/03\/02\/YpPhoto.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":8216759,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/03\/02\/YpPhoto.jpeg?itok=r1sofNRk"}}},"media_ids":["679480"],"groups":[{"id":"652096","name":"Ethics and Compliance"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"173886","name":"youth programs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"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\u003EJordan Baxter\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ESenior Compliance Officer for Youth Programs\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EOffice of Ethics and Compliance\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["jordanb@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688543":{"#nid":"688543","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Road Paving Work Planned for Bobby Dodd Way and Brittain Drive","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs construction of the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center enters its final stages, road paving improvements on Bobby Dodd Way and Brittain Drive are expected to begin Monday, March 2, and continue through Friday, March 6. Timing of this work is contingent on weather conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESections of these roads will be closed during the paving project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe work on Bobby Dodd Way will take place between Techwood Drive and Brittain Drive. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOn Brittain Drive, paving will occur from the Peters Parking Deck entrance down to Bobby Dodd Way.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe attached map highlights the areas affected.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThank you for your patience as we enhance the road surfaces in these key campus areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs the construction of the Student Athlete Performance Center enters its final stages, road paving improvements around the area are expected to begin on March 2.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As the construction of the Student Athlete Performance Center enters its final stages, road paving improvements are planned for early March."}],"uid":"35028","created_gmt":"2026-02-26 16:35:40","changed_gmt":"2026-02-27 17:37:24","author":"cbrim3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-26T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-26T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679456":{"id":"679456","type":"image","title":"2026-Road-Closure-Bobby-Dodd-Paving_Page_2.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMap indicating road closures for Bobby Dodd Way and Brittain Drive March 2 through 6. 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The six\u2011month pilot is funded by a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENational Endowment for the Arts (NEA)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;Our Town\u0026nbsp;grant and is the first EI\u00b2 program dedicated specifically to the arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cArts organizations contribute so much to the vibrancy of a community,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Caley Landau, program manager for GAIN and marketing strategist at EI\u00b2. \u201cThey help create a sense of place and provide the \u2018something to do\u2019 that small cities and towns want to offer residents, new workers, and prospective businesses. Our hope is to enhance the arts and cultural ecosystem in Middle Georgia by providing training and technical assistance to the organizations that produce art in the region.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Rural Community Already Investing in Placemaking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerry was selected as the pilot location in part for its active downtown revitalization work and commitment to placemaking. Through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiacitiesfoundation.org\/placemaking\u0022\u003EGeorgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative\u003C\/a\u003E, Perry city staff partnered with EI\u00b2\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cedr.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Economic Development Research\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to develop strategies for arts\u2011based community development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWorking alongside the Georgia Tech team has been a wonderful experience,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;Alicia Hartley, downtown manager for the City of Perry. \u201cWe hope that participants walk away from the cohort inspired and empowered to activate their organizations in creative and meaningful ways.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EListening First, Then Providing Targeted Support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program will begin with a listening session to understand participating organizations\u2019 needs. EI\u00b2 will then design tailored workshops drawing from experts at Georgia Tech and beyond. Every other month, cohort members will meet for sessions on business practices, digital tools, operational efficiency, marketing, placemaking partnerships, and other areas that support long\u2011term sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey sound like great ideas \u2014 murals, pop\u2011up exhibits, outdoor performances \u2014 but how do you really get down to the nuts and bolts of making them happen?\u201d Landau said. \u201cAnd how do you bring the right partners to the table? That\u2019s what we\u2019ll explore together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Statewide Mission, Strengthened Through the Arts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Georgia Tech\u2019s economic development arm, EI\u00b2 administers programs that support entrepreneurs, manufacturers, communities, and municipalities across the state and around the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGAIN represents an important part of EI\u00b2\u2019s comprehensive approach to economic development,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;David Bridges, vice president of EI\u00b2. \u201cIt gives us another way to create impact in Georgia by applying our expertise to serve arts organizations that are vital to Georgia communities.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJason Freeman, associate vice provost for Georgia Tech Arts, noted that the pilot aligns with the Institute\u2019s broader commitment to supporting arts, culture, and creativity statewide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThrough GAIN, I\u2019m excited to learn more about the arts ecosystem in Middle Georgia,\u201d Freeman said. \u201cThe lessons we learn will inform both statewide collaborations and new initiatives emerging through our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/creative-quarter\u0022\u003ECreative Quarter\u003C\/a\u003E innovation district on campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgram Funding and Support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pilot is funded through the NEA\u2019s\u0026nbsp;Our Town\u0026nbsp;program, which supports projects integrating arts, culture, and design into community development. 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The majority are gathered around a table, cutting up English ivy to propagate in recycled containers. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe plant library began as a collection of plants in a Clough Commons lab, but as of Fall 2025, it developed into a weekly event, inviting students to learn environmental concepts and spend the hour connecting with other students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have a lot of people who come through,\u201d said Liana Boop, senior lecturer in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and manager of the plant library. \u201cSome of them are taking a plant and leaving. Some of them want to talk about plants, but also a lot of people just really want to get their hands dirty.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach plant has a story behind it. Some come from students or faculty who find themselves unable to keep up with their own houseplant and hope it can find a home somewhere else. Others come from around Tech\u2019s campus as part of invasive species removal. And, at times, they\u2019ve come from the Atlanta Botanical Garden.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking with the Botanical Garden as they took down their holiday display, Boop filled a car with white orchids and commercial-grade pots. At the plant library, the orchids were gone almost instantly. Seeing the enthusiasm for the program, Boop expanded plant library access to any interested students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne Friday, the plant library rooted propagations of English ivy that Students Organizing for Sustainability had collected from around The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. 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The ambitious capital project will elevate one of the nation\u2019s top-ranked aerospace programs, fuel the state\u2019s economy, and accelerate innovation across the aviation industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/building-future-aerospace-engineering\u0022\u003EAerospace Engineering Building\u003C\/a\u003E will expand research capabilities in areas such as advanced aircraft design, propulsion, materials, cybersecurity, autonomy, and emerging technologies like hydrogen and eVTOL concepts. These efforts will help drive innovation benefiting the aerospace ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am deeply grateful to The Delta Air Lines Foundation for their support of this new world-class facility that will house one of the best aerospace engineering programs in the world,\u201d said \u00c1ngel Cabrera, president of Georgia Tech. \u201cTheir help and participation will be key to the development of the talent, research, and innovation that will secure our state\u2019s position as a global hub for aerospace technology.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new building will serve as the home for Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, which is ranked No. 1 among public institutions and No. 2 overall by U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report. Enrolling more than 2,300 students and leading $54.5 million in annual aerospace related research activity, the School is one of the largest and most influential aerospace engineering programs in the country.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt The Delta Air Lines Foundation, we are committed to supporting education to advance the future of aviation. Our collaboration with Georgia Tech reflects our belief in the impact of innovation and sustainable technologies. This investment will help equip students to explore new ideas, develop more efficient solutions, and contribute to a stronger, forward\u2011looking aerospace industry,\u201d said John Laughter, trustee of The Delta Air Lines Foundation and Georgia Tech graduate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Delta Air Lines Foundation\u2019s commitment aligns with Georgia Tech\u2019s goals to expand the aerospace engineering program, bolster the talent pipeline, and drive economic impact for Georgia and the Southeast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMitchell Walker, William R.T. Oakes Jr. School Chair in the Guggenheim School, said,\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u201cThis commitment from The Delta Air Lines Foundation strengthens our ability to deliver a rigorous, hands-on aerospace engineering education through modern spaces for research, instruction, and collaboration. It will also convene leaders in aerospace technology to accelerate our work in sustainable aviation and the workforce development needed to achieve cleaner and more efficient flight.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis investment builds on the longstanding collaboration between The Delta Air Lines Foundation, Delta Air Lines, and Georgia Tech, supporting research, innovation, and workforce development that strengthens Georgia\u2019s economy and contributes to progress across the global aviation industry. Aligned with Georgia Tech\u2019s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition, this significant commitment is included in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETransforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and propelling its success. 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Together, we can move products efficiently and confidently from concept to commercialization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EADTC, part of Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Commercialization\u003C\/a\u003E, is the state\u2019s premier technology incubator and the oldest university-based incubator in the country. ATDC provides guidance and resources for entrepreneurs and founders to successfully launch and scale their technology companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its founding in 1980, ATDC\u2019s startup graduates have attracted more than $6.2 billion in investment and generated over $14 billion in revenue in Georgia. Through the partnership with Augusta University, ATDC uses its expertise to serve\u0026nbsp;entrepreneurs in the medical device field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Medical innovation across the state of Georgia is critical for our health tech industries to thrive,\u201d said Chris Dickson, ATDC\u2019s startup catalyst in the Augusta region. \u201cWe identify investment-ready medical technology startups and provide the support needed while they are scaling their businesses.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA major hub for the life sciences, Augusta University is home to a wealth of researchers in the biomedical and related fields. This makes the institution ideally situated to help facilitate medical device commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGuido Verbeck understands this dynamic firsthand. A\u0026nbsp;professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Augusta University, he is also an entrepreneur and medical device innovator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAcademia is a fantastic platform for launching ideas, but there must be an understanding of how to bring a device to market,\u201d said Verbeck. \u201cPhysicians and practitioners who are also academics are solving problems in real time, but they often lack the resources and support to get their ideas to production and commercialization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELynsey\u0026nbsp;Steinberg, director of innovation for Augusta University\u2019s strategic partnerships and economic development team, summed up collaboration\u2019s goal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen we tap our depth of talent, innovation, and community collaboration, this region has what it takes to become a launchpad for medical device startups \u2014 a place where bold ideas find the purpose they need to succeed to solve real-world problems,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s GaMEP medical device commercialization team\u0026nbsp;and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)\u0026nbsp;are now working directly with Augusta researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs to help move medical device ideas from concept to commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A partnership between Georgia Tech and Augusta University supports the effort ."}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2026-02-24 17:16:53","changed_gmt":"2026-02-24 17:25:03","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Augusta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-24T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679409":{"id":"679409","type":"image","title":"Downtown Augusta ","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThe city of Augusta is a major hub for health and life sciences, boasting five hospitals and the Medical College of Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1771953448","gmt_created":"2026-02-24 17:17:28","changed":"1771953675","gmt_changed":"2026-02-24 17:21:15","alt":"Aerial view of downtown Augusta","file":{"fid":"263570","name":"AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":10707782,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/02\/24\/AdobeStock_466386413.jpeg?itok=SgNSyEj_"}}},"media_ids":["679409"],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"138","name":"Biotechnology, Health, Bioengineering, Genetics"},{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"16331","name":"GaMEP"},{"id":"3671","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"},{"id":"4238","name":"atdc"},{"id":"2579","name":"commercialization"},{"id":"9535","name":"medical device"},{"id":"172575","name":"Augusta University"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"},{"id":"193654","name":"Enterprise Innovation Institute"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEve Tolpa\u003Cbr\u003Eeve.tolpa@innovate.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688376":{"#nid":"688376","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Alumna Goes for Graphic Design Gold With Team USA","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPreparation and execution \u2014 two factors that can lead to gold medal performances by the athletes of Team USA in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Those same factors help Team USA\u2019s graphic designers, including Georgia Tech alumna McLain Broussard, to seamlessly share unforgettable moments from the Games with fans around the world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom crafting the winter-themed design language for Team USA\u2019s social media feeds a year in advance to prepping graphics for the events still to come, Broussard and her team strive to have all the necessary elements at their fingertips so they\u2019re able to execute their vision for a gold medal moment or capture a historic performance as it plays out on the world stage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA former Georgia Tech cheerleader, Broussard found her passion for graphic design while helping to manage the team\u2019s social media account. She changed her major from computational media to literature, media, and communication, and when she stepped onto the field one Saturday and saw her design being worn by students in Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, she knew she\u2019d found her path.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I just remember seeing all of those shirts I designed and thinking that this is a feeling I\u2019m going to hold onto forever,\u201d she said. \u201cGeorgia Tech taught me so much about time management and about what drives me. It was at Tech that I realized I loved celebrating passion, and not just my own. I love working in sports because I get to share athletes\u2019 stories and make them accessible to everyone. With the Olympics, especially the Paralympics, I\u2019m so proud to elevate the hard work that these athletes do behind the scenes and share that with fans.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter graduating from Tech in 2020 and spending time with Georgia Tech Athletics as a postgraduate intern, Broussard spent a year with the University of Missouri football program before joining Team USA. She was hired as a full-time contractor in 2024 before the Paris Summer Olympics and stayed on to become one of the team\u2019s three graphic designers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a cheerleader, Broussard knew what resonated with fans, but as a designer, she has found other ways to measure success in place of the roar of a live crowd. She recalls a graphic of hers posted during the Paris Games, highlighting Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, that was shared by President Joe Biden, as well as Barack and Michelle Obama.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving her graphics go viral or reach a high-profile audience, she finds, \u0022are the moments that reignite my passion each day,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Milan Cortina Games continue through Sunday, Feb. 22, and the Paralympics take place March 6 \u2013 15, so there are still more graphics to be created. But Broussard\u2019s favorite graphic from the Games thus far, reaching over 50,000 likes on Instagram, celebrates snowboarder Chloe Kim for becoming the first woman to medal at three straight Olympics in the halfpipe event. Another of her favorites showcases the U.S. Biathlon team in various stages of competition, and while it has a unique look, Broussard says design is about trusting her instincts and finding ways to differentiate their graphics from other teams.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe may end up with five versions of the same graphic while trying to figure out how to make it work. I am a Georgia Tech graduate at heart, so my math guided me on the composition of the biathlon graphic. But knowing the brand so well and knowing where to push it is one of my favorite parts about working in sports,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work continues after the closing ceremony of the Paralympics, as Broussard\u2019s team will immediately begin preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"A Georgia Tech graduate and former Yellow Jacket cheerleader, McLain Broussard is guiding the visual identity for Team USA as a graphic designer.   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After the\u0026nbsp;super-G\u0026nbsp;race on Feb. 12, Johnson\u2019s boyfriend, Connor Watkins, a Georgia Tech alumnus, dropped to one knee in the finish area of the course and proposed to the Olympic gold medalist.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWatkins, a business administration graduate, says that his experience as a Tech student \u2014 learning to listen carefully and how to find creative solutions \u2014 helped him plan his proposal. When Johnson mentioned that she wanted an Olympic proposal, Watkins listened and took note. From there, he says it took \u201ca village and some proper planning\u201d with Team USA and NBC to make the moment happen.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAs to the timing of the proposal, Watkins knew he wanted to wait until Johnson\u2019s competitions had wrapped up to ensure the focus stayed on the sport.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019m just so proud of Breezy and what she\u2019s accomplished with her downhill gold medal,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIn the days since, the couple has been showered with support from friends, family, teammates, and social media. Even Taylor Swift commented on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUqdckZjDd1\/?utm_source=ig_embed\u0026amp;ig_rid=865a47ae-6296-470f-8c1a-94db31c9b961\u0022\u003EJohnson\u2019s Instagram post\u003C\/a\u003E with a congratulatory message in response to the lyrics of the pop star\u2019s song \u201cThe Alchemy\u201d being printed on the ring box Watkins presented to Johnson.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWith Johnson done competing, the newly engaged couple has been splitting time between Cortina, Livigno, and Milan, Italy, to watch other Olympic events. After the Games are over, they\u2019ll have downtime as Johnson rests before the FIS Ski World Cup Season. When they have time in their schedule, Watkins looks forward to bringing Johnson to Tech and getting her a ride in the Ramblin\u2019 Wreck.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Gold medalist Breezy Johnson and Georgia Tech graduate Connor Watkins are celebrating Johnson\u2019s achievements on the slopes and their recent engagement. "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGold medalist Breezy Johnson and Georgia Tech graduate Connor Watkins\u0026nbsp;are celebrating Johnson\u2019s achievements on the slopes and their recent engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Gold medalist Breezy Johnson and Georgia Tech graduate Connor Watkins are celebrating Johnson\u2019s achievements on the slopes and their recent engagement. 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The Institute climbed to No.\u0026nbsp;19 internationally and 13 nationally\u0026nbsp;as a result of its technology licensing office generating 128 patents. The recognition underscores the Institute\u2019s success in moving research breakthroughs from the laboratory into the commercial marketplace, reflecting a coordinated intellectual property (IP) strategy that supports faculty, staff, and student inventors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur global ranking is a testament to the culture of research innovation we are fostering at Georgia Tech,\u201d said Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, Georgia Tech\u2019s vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer. \u201cOur goal is to ensure that every breakthrough in the lab has a clear, protected pathway to become a startup or product that changes lives. Breaking into the top 20 for the first time demonstrates the impact of our commercialization ecosystem in taking IP to market.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the past five years, Georgia Tech has shown steady growth in its patent output, issuing more than double the number of patents as in 2020. With utility patents as a key indicator of bench-to-market success, they serve as the legal foundation for licensing agreements, industry partnerships, and the launch of new ventures. Through Technology Licensing at Georgia Tech, researchers receive guidance on disclosure, patent strategy, and protection pathways that help translate research outcomes into real-world applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur team\u2019s mission is to serve as the gateway to smoothly transfer technologies from the lab to the real world,\u201d said Mary Albertson, director of Technology Licensing at Georgia Tech. \u201cBy partnering with researchers early in the discovery process and navigating the complexities of patent protection, we help ensure Georgia Tech innovations are positioned for meaningful economic and societal impact.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReleased annually since 2013, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academyofinventors.org\/nai-announces-top-100-patenting-universities-worldwide-of-2025\/\u0022\u003ETop 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents ranking\u003C\/a\u003E highlights the critical role academic institutions play in the global innovation ecosystem. 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Known as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crnch.gatech.edu\/rogues-gallery\/\u0022\u003ERogues Gallery\u003C\/a\u003E, this collection of early-stage, novel, and prototype computing systems allows students, faculty, and industry partners to explore and shape the future of computing \u2014 from large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) to emerging quantum technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunched in 2017 by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crnch.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Novel Computing Hierarchies\u003C\/a\u003E (CRNCH), the Rogues Gallery serves as a test bed for companies seeking first users of new hardware and researchers looking to experiment at the leading edge of computing innovation. The gallery has hosted groundbreaking systems, including next-generation NVIDIA hardware and the first-of-its-kind\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/614253\/first-rogue-takes-flight-how-crnch-builds-strong-industry-partnerships\u0022\u003ELucata Emu\u003C\/a\u003E architecture.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Rogues Gallery gives Georgia Tech a strategic advantage,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jyoung3131.github.io\/\u0022\u003EJeff Young\u003C\/a\u003E, gallery director and principal research scientist in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pace.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPartnership for Advanced Computing Environments\u003C\/a\u003E (PACE).\u0026nbsp;\u201cGeorgia Tech has this opportunity to engage a larger audience with access to these test beds.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing a Global Research Resource\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow approaching its 10th year, the Rogues Gallery has supported hundreds of users across Georgia Tech and around the world. With its remote-first design, the test bed has served more than 400 unique internal and external users, including over 80 partner researchers from more than 30 academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry organizations across four continents.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe gallery has attracted significant public and private investment, including National Science Foundation grants and Department of Energy funding. A key feature is ongoing partnerships with industry leaders such as NVIDIA, Intel, HPE, and AMD. Current systems include Intel\u2019s Gaudi 3 hardware for large language model AI and the Sapphire Rapids Max Series for data center processing. Researchers also have access to NVIDIA\u2019s Grace Hopper superchip platform, enabling high-performance computing and large-scale AI experimentation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven local partners like thermal interface solutions provider Carbice have been able to research their product deployed at scale in a real data center environment, thanks to collaborating with the Rogues Gallery. The company knew it needed greater access to live IT hardware in a real production environment, but had limited opportunity to test at scale before the partnership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDeploying our material in a live data center environment was a milestone, but the real power was in the data: Observing existing thermal variance across the CRNCH Rogues Gallery validated our internal findings,\u201d said Craig Green, Carbice\u2019s chief technology officer. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful to the Georgia Tech team for helping us see how aging thermal materials can cause temperature differences from server to server in real data centers \u2014 and how Carbice can eliminate that variation at scale. This level of collaboration is truly unique to the Georgia Tech community.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research has been nationally recognized. The Rogues Gallery has supported the publication of more than 30 research papers, and the hosting center for the test bed, CRNCH, also organizes an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crnch.gatech.edu\/crnch-summit-2026\/\u0022\u003Eannual summit\u003C\/a\u003E. The center and test bed have conducted 30 seminars, tutorials, and workshops since 2020 to showcase research and expand community engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding Student Research Opportunities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the gallery\u2019s most significant impacts is on student learning and professional development. The gallery serves as a hub for Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Projects\u003C\/a\u003E (VIP) program, which allows students to participate in multi-semester, faculty-led research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFourth-year computer science major Jeremy Wang joined the Rogues Gallery VIP team during his first year at Georgia Tech. Although he was initially only vaguely familiar with hardware, he discovered an interest in computer architecture through hands-on experience with the test beds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cVIP exposed me to the world of research earlier than I would have in the classroom,\u201d Wang said. \u201cWhen I finally reached my foundational classes, they brought me up to speed on advanced concepts I had already encountered in the Rogues Gallery. That was a huge moment where I felt like everything was clicking.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang has now spent five semesters in the program and\u0026nbsp;plans to pursue a master\u2019s degree in computer science with a focus on computer architecture. His experience reflects a broader trend: Rogues Gallery projects have introduced students to fields where they can build a career.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have this opportunity that if we build a specific test bed \u2014 like software tools for quantum computing \u2014 we can expose that area to a larger audience and really impact students,\u201d Young said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly on, several students took advantage of the gallery\u2019s quantum computing software simulation and testing capabilities and encouraged Young to include it as a topic in the VIP class. This opportunity has led to the creation of a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatechquantum.com\/\u0022\u003EGT quantum computing student club\u003C\/a\u003E, which collaborates with Department of Energy researchers. VIP students can now pursue quantum computing Ph.D. programs or positions in quantum-focused companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrengthening Campuswide Computing Infrastructure\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce novel computing technologies are tested and evaluated through the Rogues Gallery, emerging technologies may transition into PACE\u2019s Institute-wide system to support research across Georgia Tech. This focus on evaluating and deploying novel technologies as part of CRNCH provides a key complement to existing, large-scale collaborative efforts hosted by PACE, such as the AI Makerspace and the upcoming Nexus supercomputer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI get excited about what hardware can do and how it can improve computing,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/aaron-jezghani\u0022\u003EAaron Jezghani\u003C\/a\u003E, PACE\u2019s architecture and platform lead and a longtime collaborator with the gallery. \u201cThese machines can help solve computing challenges we experience at PACE, or they can provide new capabilities to enable other research around campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven as the Rogues Gallery continues to grow, its mission remains the same: to enable discovery, accelerate innovation, and prepare the next generation of computing leaders.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Rogues Gallery is an exceptional resource, not just at Georgia Tech but around the world,\u201d Jezghani said. \u201cI don\u0027t think there\u0027s anywhere else that has this much variety in hardware for research and instruction in one system.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis research test bed has given students and faculty early access to next-generation hardware for nearly a decade.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This research test bed has given students and faculty early access to next-generation hardware for nearly a decade."}],"uid":"34541","created_gmt":"2026-02-12 19:19:36","changed_gmt":"2026-02-12 19:40:15","author":"Tess Malone","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-02-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-02-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679269":{"id":"679269","type":"image","title":"20251217_Rogues-Gallery-Shoot-02.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003ECRNCH Co-Director Hyesoon Kim, Rogues Gallery Director Jeff Young, and research technologist Will Powell in the Rogues Gallery. 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A year later, the report card is mixed. Predictions were directionally right but overly optimistic about the speed of change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConsumer Behavior: Confidence Lagged; Spending Did Not\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: C\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsumer forecasts were among the least accurate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cConsumer confidence started the year at low levels,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/bond\/index.html\u0022\u003ESamuel Bond\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor of marketing in the Scheller College of Business. Many analysts expected households to pull back, particularly on discretionary spending. Instead, consumers kept spending \u2014 especially on travel, dining, and entertainment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBond notes a persistent gap between sentiment and behavior. \u201cPeople expressed worry, but they did not significantly reduce spending.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also points to a major 2025 shift: the rise of AI \u201cshopping assistants.\u201d Rather than using search engines or retailer sites, consumers increasingly turned to tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other bots that consolidate search, comparison, and advice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAutomation Expectations: Progress Without the Breakthrough\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: B-\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupply chain automation was expected to leap forward in 2025, but progress came in targeted pockets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c2025 did not deliver a broad, step-change leap in automation performance,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/chris-gaffney\u0022\u003EChris Gaffney\u003C\/a\u003E, professor of the practice in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE). \u201cInstead, it delivered selective progress.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAutomation delivered the most value in tightly scoped environments with clear ownership, particularly in new distribution and manufacturing facilities. Semi-automated systems that supported human judgment and stabilized throughput outperformed complex retrofits that promised full automation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForecasts missed by assuming technology alone could overcome workforce readiness, data gaps, and organizational complexity. \u201cThe gap between expectation and reality was less about technology and more about readiness to operate automated systems day-to-day,\u201d Gaffney says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, Gaffney gives 2025 a B-, calling it \u201ca healthy, if humbling, outcome\u201d that reset expectations and clarified what actually matters heading into 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtificial Intelligence: Adoption Advanced; Hype Outran Reality\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: Hard to define\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo trend attracted more hype in 2025 than AI, and predictions routinely overshot reality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s been so much hype around AI that keeping track of specific forecasts is difficult,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/jorge-alberto-huertas-patino\u0022\u003EJorge Huertas\u003C\/a\u003E, a researcher in the ISyE. \u201cAI has grown in many different areas and scopes, but not at the pace it was hyped.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome applications matured quickly, particularly code generation and AI tools embedded into existing platforms. \u201cClaude has grown very well with code generation, and Gemini has grown by integrating across the Google ecosystem,\u201d Huertas says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther highly touted areas lagged. \u201cAgentic AI was hyped, only to see many cases where engineers spent two or three times longer fixing errors from AI-generated code,\u201d he adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI delivered the most value when narrowly applied to the right problems. Looking ahead, Huertas points to accuracy, guardrails, and regulation, rather than model capability, as the key constraints shaping AI\u2019s 2026 trajectory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/hsu\/index.html\u0022\u003EAlex Hsu\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the Scheller College of Business, notes that business adoption is accelerating regardless. \u201cThe AI revolution is here to stay,\u201d he says. \u201cTech companies are investing hundreds of billions in large language models and data centers, while companies outside tech are using models to improve margins. This will heighten competition and put downward pressure on the labor market.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEconomic Outlook: Forecasts Tested by Policy Volatility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrade: C+\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEconomic predictions faced unusual turbulence in 2025, driven largely by rapid policy shifts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201c2025 was a difficult year to forecast gross domestic product (GDP) growth given the immense number of changes in policy at the federal level,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/b76871d2-194b-510a-b3cb-f6d4c7b16f0f\u0022\u003EDanny Woodbury\u003C\/a\u003E, lecturer in the School of Economics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly forecasts projected solid growth in the first quarter, but GDP instead contracted slightly as government spending fell and imports surged following tariff announcements. \u201cForecasters did not foresee the magnitude of the shift in trade policy,\u201d Woodbury says, noting that projections only converged with reality weeks before official data releases.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELater in the year, export growth pushed GDP forecasts sharply higher, again catching analysts off guard.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHsu adds that inflation and unemployment will be the key indicators to watch in 2026 as the Federal Reserve balances price stability with employment amid rising bond yields and global fiscal pressures complicating the outlook.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat Forecasters Should Adjust Going Forward\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross sectors, 2025 revealed a common blind spot: Predictions assumed smoother execution than reality allowed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor 2026, experts point to discipline over hype, operational readiness over technology promises, policy risk over static models, and actual behavior over stated intentions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Gaffney puts it: \u201c2026 will reward operators who treat automation as a system to be run, not a solution to be bought.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the start of 2025, experts predicted rapid advances in automation, artificial intelligence adoption, consumer pullbacks, and clearer economic signals, but a year later the results are mixed. 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These changes support the continued growth at the heart of campus and are designed to ensure a safer experience for the campus community. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs campus activity and foot traffic in the area continues to increase, the walkways around Tech Green will be designated for pedestrians and ADA mobility devices. Cyclists, scooters, and other micromobility users will be required to dismount and walk their devices during peak pedestrian traffic, generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; exceptions or extensions may be made at the discretion of GTPD. Additionally, golf cart users will need to use alternate pathways around campus rather than these walkways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDuring peak times throughout the week, Tech Green experiences its highest level of activity \u2014 from events and food trucks to heavy foot traffic and class transitions,\u201d said Chief Robert Connolly. \u201cManaging the safe exchange between micromobility users and pedestrians during these high-density periods is essential to protecting everyone who shares the space.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhat to Expect:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next few weeks, physical bollards will be installed around portions of Tech Green. 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The event served as the culminating activity for the FYSA course, Communication and Culture, led by Jennifer Orth-Veillon, FYSA faculty director at Georgia Tech-Europe. The course offers a chronological, comprehensive exploration of European history and society through guided tours of key historical sites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrth-Veillon explains that the film project provides a framework for students to reflect on their intercultural communication experiences and make connections between places, cultural identities, and histories. The course is designed to foster adaptive skills and confidence in navigating uncertainty and unfamiliar situations in an international setting. For the first eight weeks, students participate in hands-on experiential learning about international travel. With guidance from Orth-Veillon, they plan trips, navigate public transit, and deal with unexpected travel challenges. Later, they use these skills during independent travel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Jayson Gonzalez, a student in the program, this marks his first experience traveling outside of the U.S. The experience has broadened his perspective and helped him move beyond cultural stereotypes and initial apprehensions about engaging with people in an unfamiliar culture. Tommy Vo, another first-year student, noted that the film project required him to \u201ctalk to people and understand their culture from their point of view.\u201d He emphasized that this method is more effective for learning than simply reading about cultures in textbooks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBoth Gonzalez and Vo credit their experiences with helping them gain the self-confidence to live independently for the first time. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m sustaining myself, and I\u2019m enriching myself,\u201d Gonzalez said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrth-Veillon views the FYSA program as often transformative for students. \u201cThey have a richer vision of the world and more confidence in their abilities to navigate cultural differences and ambiguity,\u201d she said. According to research from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.forumea.org\/alumni-study-2025.html\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EForum on Education Abroad\u003C\/a\u003E, 90% of education abroad alumni surveyed reported that their experiences helped them build job skills, including adaptability and intercultural communication, which significantly affected their overall career trajectory.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the FYSA program comes to an end, Vo shared his mixed feelings about leaving Metz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI want to stay and continue experiencing all these things. But I also know there\u2019s way more in the world to discover and explore,\u201d he said. Gonzalez echoed the sentiment. \u201cThis world is so much bigger than any of us, any of our problems, and it is worth seeing,\u201d he said. \u201cThe reason our degrees and careers are meaningful is that they contribute to this world. I don\u2019t think any program could have shown me that better than this one. To experience all that while also furthering my academic enrichment has been the most rewarding thing.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrth-Veillon\u2019s vision for the film festival project stems from her interest in sharing the transformative learning outcomes of cohort travel more broadly with the Georgia Tech community. Georgia Tech-Europe recently celebrated 35 years of operation and is hosting its fifth FYSA cohort. 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This proposal is part of a larger institutional effort to provide new opportunities for civil discourse education that will prepare students to lead in the face of complex technological and societal challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAaron Levine, associate dean for research and outreach in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and professor in the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech, has been named interim executive director for a six-month appointment to lead the exploration. In this role, Levine will engage stakeholders across Georgia Tech and the University System of Georgia to assess how the new Institute could best serve students and the state of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe proposed Institute reflects Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to educating leaders who create new possibilities at the intersection of technology and human flourishing. It will draw on rigorous research to develop and support civic-minded, technological leaders and policy-aware innovators, equipping them to lead in a pluralistic democracy and an interconnected, innovation-driven world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new Institute will give students the chance to explore a broad range of ideas about how innovation shapes communities, the economy, and public life. It aims to be a place where people can exchange ideas freely, learn from one another and find common ground \u2014 all anchored in open debate, scientific inquiry and evidence-based problem-solving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt will also serve as a hub for bringing together leaders from government, industry, academia and other sectors to tackle pressing challenges and pursue science- and data-driven solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is an opportunity for Georgia Tech to further its mission of developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition,\u201d said Raheem Beyah, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u201cThe new Institute will prepare students to lead in an increasingly complex and pluralistic democracy, and guide society through the implications of transformative technologies.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe State of Georgia has granted initial seed funding to Georgia Tech to support this exploration. The funding will help assess the potential Institute\u2019s role in developing students and fostering critical, wide-ranging discussions about the impact of technology on individuals and society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re excited to work alongside faculty from across Georgia Tech as we shape this new Institute,\u201d said Amanda Murdie, dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. \u201cOur College is proud to play a leading role in an effort that will draw on contributions from every part of campus. Together, our collective expertise will strengthen students\u2019 ability to engage with multifaceted societal questions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech will host a symposium in April 2026 to bring together campus and community leaders to further explore the Institute\u0027s development. 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Multiple large-scale events taking place simultaneously will bring a significant influx of visitors throughout the week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExpect peak congestion near the Campus Recreation Center (CRC), Exhibition Hall, and surrounding parking facilities. Be sure to make a plan, allow extra travel time, and consider alternative routes or transportation options when possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe primary driver of increased activity is the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Swimming and Diving State Championship, hosted at the CRC throughout the week. 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Due in part to planning efforts, the Institute does not expect any significant effect on its operations in the immediate term. As in previous situations, a Georgia Tech working group has been assessing the potential of a shutdown and planning mitigation strategies to help ensure business continuity as lawmakers negotiate to reach an agreement.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the partial shutdown is prolonged, mitigation strategies will need to be implemented to preserve cash and maintain campus operations. Similar to the previous shutdown, mitigation strategies will include accelerating federal invoicing; monitoring cash balances; and assessing the need to defer\u202fcertain purchases, hiring, and\u202fnon-essential travel.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe working group is closely monitoring this situation, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/af.gatech.edu\/federal-shutdown\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFederal Shutdown Resources webpage\u003C\/a\u003E will be updated with information as the situation develops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs of Jan. 31, the U.S. government has failed to reach a spending agreement in time to avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"As of Jan. 31, the U.S. government has failed to reach a spending agreement in time to avoid a partial shutdown of the federal government."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2026-01-31 13:57:53","changed_gmt":"2026-02-02 18:55:48","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-31T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-31T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679141":{"id":"679141","type":"image","title":"US-Capital-Building-with-Snowy-Trees.jpg","body":null,"created":"1769868792","gmt_created":"2026-01-31 14:13:12","changed":"1769868792","gmt_changed":"2026-01-31 14:13:12","alt":"U.S. Capital Building after a snow storm","file":{"fid":"263263","name":"US-Capital-Building-with-Snowy-Trees.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/31\/US-Capital-Building-with-Snowy-Trees.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/31\/US-Capital-Building-with-Snowy-Trees.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1721697,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/31\/US-Capital-Building-with-Snowy-Trees.jpg?itok=Uwo5vXTu"}}},"media_ids":["679141"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/af.gatech.edu\/federal-shutdown","title":"Federal Shutdown Resources"},{"url":"https:\/\/osp.gatech.edu\/federal-government-shutdown-guidance","title":"Federal Government Shutdown Guidance"}],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"220261","name":"Finance and Planning"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"193108","name":"federal shutdown"}],"core_research_areas":[],"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\u003ERachael Pocklington\u003Cbr\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["rpocklington@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"687590":{"#nid":"687590","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Campus Prepares for Winter Weather Threat","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch4\u003EView updated information about campus operations at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/emergency\/weather\/updates\u0022\u003Egatech.edu\/emergency\/weather\/updates\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA significant winter storm is forecast for metro Atlanta and the surrounding region beginning on Saturday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor the duration of the storm, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gema.georgia.gov\/winter-weather-driving\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elimit travel as much as possible\u003C\/a\u003E. If you must travel in an emergency, proceed with extreme caution, driving at half speed and maintaining plenty of distance between vehicles. Icy patches can be difficult to spot, so beware of black ice, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shady areas. If your windshield is frozen, do not pour warm water over it, as the drastic temperature difference could cause the glass to crack.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn preparation for winter weather, the Office of Emergency Management recommends that you assemble an emergency kit and take precautions to prepare your home. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EWhat Goes in Your Emergency Kit:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENon-perishable foods (at least a three-day supply of protein bars, nut butters, bread, and canned meats such as tuna or chicken).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBottled water (1 gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrescription medicine and a first aid kit.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFlashlights.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EToiletries.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESleeping bag and\/or extra blankets, hats, and gloves.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExtra batteries and chargers.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENOAA weather radio (as well as a weather radio cellphone app).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003EOther Preparations:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep devices charged as long as possible.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInsulate pipes and let faucets drip, and leave cabinet doors open.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBring plants and pets indoors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep doors and windows closed to keep cold air out and warm air inside.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you have a vehicle, make sure it has gas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe forecast for the winter storm can change, so continue to stay alert for updates from OEM and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/MapClick.php?x=138\u0026amp;y=108\u0026amp;site=ffc\u0026amp;zmx=\u0026amp;zmy=\u0026amp;map_x=138\u0026amp;map_y=108\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Weather Service\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA major storm is expected to hit the region Saturday, with possible effects over the course of the weekend and next week.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A major storm is expected to hit the region Saturday, with possible effects over the course of the weekend and next week."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2026-01-30 15:50:36","changed_gmt":"2026-01-30 20:13:51","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-30T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-30T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679057":{"id":"679057","type":"image","title":"Buzz Walks on Campus With Ice and Snow","body":"\u003Cp\u003EBuzz walks on campus amid ice and snow.\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1769097197","gmt_created":"2026-01-22 15:53:17","changed":"1769097197","gmt_changed":"2026-01-22 15:53:17","alt":"Buzz walks on campus amid ice and snow.","file":{"fid":"263171","name":"25-R10410-P28-012-Web-Use---1-000px-Wide.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/22\/25-R10410-P28-012-Web-Use---1-000px-Wide_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/22\/25-R10410-P28-012-Web-Use---1-000px-Wide_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":531688,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/22\/25-R10410-P28-012-Web-Use---1-000px-Wide_0.jpg?itok=fK5485dE"}}},"media_ids":["679057"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/prepare.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Emergency Management and Communications"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"8185","name":"winter weather"},{"id":"185530","name":"emergency management"},{"id":"85341","name":"winter storm"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:prepare@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EOffice of Emergency Management\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"687825":{"#nid":"687825","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Monitors for Potential Partial Federal Government Shutdown","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. government is approaching its\u202fFriday, Jan. 30, deadline to reach an agreement on remaining federal spending for\u202fthe\u202ffiscal year, which began on Oct. 1. If an agreement is not reached by this deadline, it will\u202fresult in a partial federal government shutdown, which, because of the agencies involved, could affect many programs, including the federal contracting work performed by Georgia Tech.\u202f \u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe actively plan for these types of situations, and the Institute is well-positioned in the short term,\u201d said\u202fKim Toatley, vice president for Finance and Planning and chief financial officer. \u201cWe understand that these situations can create uncertainty across our community, especially for those whose work and research depend on federal funding. Should a partial federal shutdown occur, leadership is committed to minimizing its impact on students, faculty, and staff.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith guidance from a cross-functional working group, executive leadership continues to monitor the developing situation and is ready to implement strategies to help ensure continuity in the event of a partial federal government shutdown. 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By blending artificial intelligence, sensor networks, and advanced analytics, Georgia Tech engineers are creating solutions that don\u2019t just react \u2014 they prepare, adapt, and improve the systems we rely on every day.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/magazine\/2025\/fall\/digital-doppelgangers\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExplore the digital twins in Helluva Engineer magazine.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEngineers are building computerized replicas of cities, and even Georgia Tech\u2019s campus, to save lives and create a better, more efficient world for all of us.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Engineers are building computerized replicas of cities, and even Georgia Tech\u2019s campus, to save lives and create a better, more efficient world for all of us."}],"uid":"27446","created_gmt":"2026-01-27 14:14:25","changed_gmt":"2026-01-27 14:17:02","author":"Joshua Stewart","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-01-27T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-01-27T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679101":{"id":"679101","type":"image","title":"digital-twins-campus-illo-thumb.jpg","body":null,"created":"1769523280","gmt_created":"2026-01-27 14:14:40","changed":"1769523280","gmt_changed":"2026-01-27 14:14:40","alt":"Illustration of a laptop computer with a digital silhouette of the Georgia Tech campus on the screen along with lightning bolts and water drops.","file":{"fid":"263220","name":"digital-twins-campus-illo-thumb.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/27\/digital-twins-campus-illo-thumb.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/01\/27\/digital-twins-campus-illo-thumb.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":611884,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/01\/27\/digital-twins-campus-illo-thumb.jpg?itok=fpq8SCzR"}}},"media_ids":["679101"],"groups":[{"id":"1237","name":"College of Engineering"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:maderer@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EJason Maderer\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECollege of Engineering\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["maderer@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"687658":{"#nid":"687658","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Strengthening Georgia Tech\u2019s Commitment to Accessibility","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is committed to fostering an accessible environment where all members of our community can learn, engage, and thrive. Creating accessible digital experiences is a critical component of this commitment and reflects our institutional values of excellence and community well-being.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a public institution, Georgia Tech also has a legal responsibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure that our websites, digital content, online services, and digital communication tools are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhile Georgia Tech has already established protocols to provide accessible services to our students, faculty, and staff, there is more we can do to provide exceptional digital resources to our community,\u201d said Jarmon DeSadier, vice president for Equal Opportunity, Compliance, and Conflict Management (EOCCM). \u201cAccessibility is not a one-time checklist; it is an ongoing, shared responsibility where all members of the Georgia Tech community who create, manage, or share digital content help ensure an accessible learning and working environment. We realize this effort will add to people\u2019s workload in the short-term, and we are taking a strategic approach to digital accessibility and working to ensure the right tools and resources are in place to best support the community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdated Guidance on Accessible Digital Content\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued updated guidance under Title II of the ADA, clarifying that public universities must ensure that their digital content and services are accessible. As such, Georgia Tech is working toward the goal of making digital content accessible to all community members by the DOJ\u2019s deadline of April 24.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy Digital Accessibility Matters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAccessible digital content benefits everyone who engages with Georgia Tech. Specifically, it reduces barriers to access to information and helps accomplish the following:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESupports individuals who use assistive technologies such as screen readers, captioning, keyboard navigation, or voice recognition software.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EImproves usability for everyone, including users on mobile devices or in low-bandwidth environments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrengthens Georgia Tech\u2019s ability to serve the entirety of our evolving community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho This Applies To\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EAll Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and student employees are expected to understand and follow digital accessibility requirements as part of their roles, particularly if they:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate or edit websites or web content.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDevelop or share digital documents, forms, or presentations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeach or support instruction.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProduce or manage videos, audio, or multimedia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECreate, post, or manage social media content for Georgia Tech accounts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse digital tools to communicate with students, employees, or any external audiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETypes of Digital Content Included in the Requirement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003ETitle II explicitly adopts \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWCAG\u202f2.1 Level AA\u003C\/a\u003E as the\u202fminimum\u202ftechnical standard for digital accessibility and defines the scope of what public entities must make accessible. This includes, but is not limited to:\u202f \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWebsites and web-based learning platforms\u202f(intended for both internal and external audiences). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESocial media content and posts (including text, images, videos, stories, and livestreams shared on behalf of Georgia Tech).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDigital documents (e.g., word processing files, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultimedia content, including audio and video content.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThird-party tools, platforms, and applications (including mobile) used to provide programs or services.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn other words, if a digital resource is used to communicate information or deliver a program or service on behalf of Georgia Tech, it is generally covered by Title II.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow You Can Prepare, Starting Today\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe campus community is expected to make strides toward meeting WCAG 2.1 AA accessible digital content standards. While additional resources, including tools for testing and remediation, will be forthcoming, there are key steps you can take today. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIdentify accessibility leads.\u003C\/strong\u003E Within your department or unit, identify personnel who will help manage this process for your digital assets. This could be a webpage manager and\/or someone who creates and manages your digital content. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssess your digital resources.\u003C\/strong\u003E Take inventory of all your digital assets, including website content (photos, forms, tables, etc.), e-documents (PDFs, word processing\/presentation\/spreadsheet documents, etc.), audio and video content, and mobile applications. Prioritize public-facing and high-use website content; content required for instruction, employment, or services; and new or actively maintained digital materials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeverage training and resources.\u003C\/strong\u003E There\u202fare\u202fseveral training workshops and online\u202flearning\u202fresources designed to help you\u202funderstand Title II of the ADA requirements as well as how to\u202fassess, create, and\u202fmaintain\u202faccessible digital content. Learn more about \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/digitalaccess.gatech.edu\/workshops\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Etraining workshops\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/digitalaccess.gatech.edu\/online-resources\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eonline learning resources\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Col start=\u00224\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreate an action plan for existing digital content.\u003C\/strong\u003E Determine which digital content will be deleted, archived, or remediated to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. \u003Cem\u003ERemove content that is no longer relevant\u003C\/em\u003E. Content that remains published will need to be tested against WCAG 2.1 AA standards and remediated if necessary. While there are exceptions to the updated Title II regulations, they are limited and must meet specific criteria. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/digitalaccess.gatech.edu\/title-ii\/exceptions\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELearn more about Title II exceptions\u003C\/a\u003E. 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With more than three decades of experience, his career reflects a deep ability to align technology with national priorities and guide organizations through periods of change and opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Georgia Tech alumnus, Gazarik currently serves as faculty director of the Engineering Management Program at the University of Colorado Boulder and as a part\u2011time staff member at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. He previously held senior leadership roles at NASA, including director of engineering at NASA Langley Research Center and inaugural associate administrator for the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). In industry, he spent eight years as vice president of engineering at Ball Aerospace, leading its strategic growth from an elite science contractor into a strategic national security asset that doubled in size.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMike Gazarik brings a rare combination of technical depth, executive leadership, and deep government experience,\u201d said Tim Lieuwen, Georgia Tech\u2019s executive vice president for Research. \u201cHe knows large research enterprises operate within the realities of policy and budget and has a proven ability to align technology with mission priorities while earning trust across stakeholders. We are excited to welcome Mike back to Georgia Tech to lead GTRI at a pivotal moment for research and innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGTRI employs more than 3,000 employees, conducting nearly $1 billion in annual research in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, electromagnetics, electronic warfare, modeling and simulation, sensors, systems engineering, and threat systems. GTRI\u2019s renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, and policy to address challenges facing national security, industry, and society.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor nearly a century, GTRI has partnered with government and industry to deliver solutions to the most mission-critical challenges facing our nation,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cWe are proud to welcome Mike Gazarik to lead a crown jewel of our research enterprise and a crucial component of our nation\u2019s science and technology fabric. His experience and leadership will strengthen GTRI\u2019s ability to deliver on its mission and help make our nation safer, healthier, and more competitive.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGazarik is widely recognized for leading complex research enterprises with a focus on stability, strategic alignment, and mission impact. At NASA, he helped shape the agency\u2019s science and technology enterprise during periods of fiscal constraint and technical risk, maintaining balance across broad mission areas and forming STMD to consolidate technology development. At Ball Aerospace, he guided significant growth and aligned strategy with evolving national security and civil space needs. His academic work has focused on preparing engineering leaders for mission-driven organizations \u2014 experience that aligns closely with GTRI\u2019s role as a trusted partner to government and industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and an M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech. Gazarik is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a former chair of AIAA\u2019s Corporate Strategic Committee, and was elected to the AIAA Board of Trustees in 2025. His honors include NASA\u2019s Outstanding Leadership Medal, the Silver Snoopy Award, the 2023 AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Educator of the Year, and recognition as Engineering Manager of the Year by the American Society of Engineering Management.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGTRI has a remarkable legacy of delivering solutions that matter for the nation,\u201d said Gazarik. \u201cI\u2019m honored to return to Georgia Tech and lead an organization that combines deep technical expertise with a mission-driven culture. 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Additional Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;permit\u0026nbsp;parking options\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;located\u0026nbsp;nearby.\u0026nbsp;For more information, contact\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:support@pts.gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esupport@pts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or call 404.894.0061.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe two towers \u2014 the 14\u2011story Scheller Tower housing graduate and executive business programs, and the 18\u2011story George Tower, home to the H.\u202fMilton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering \u2014 are expected to be fully operational by fall semester 2026, contributing more than 400,000 square feet of new research and collaboration space and expanding Georgia Tech\u2019s capacity for interdisciplinary innovation in the heart of Midtown.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the Building\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new facility serves as a model for sustainable, low-carbon design and houses key environmental and performance features:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELow-Carbon Construction\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe carbon emissions embedded in the structural materials are half that of typical construction for a similarly sized Atlanta building.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe concrete mix incorporates fly ash in place of a significant portion of cement, reducing carbon output and diverting fly ash from the landfill.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe unitized portion of the curtain wall was shop-fabricated and glazed in North Georgia by Georgia residents, supporting the local economy and allowing better construction quality and a quicker delivery time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEfficient Energy Performance\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMost interior spaces are designed to receive ample natural daylight, making electric lighting optional during daytime hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe building is designed for all-electric operation. 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Georgia State recently received an $80 million donation from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation \u2014 the largest in the university\u2019s history.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u00c1ngel Cabrera, M.S. PSY 1993, Ph.D. PSY 1995 \u2013 President, Georgia Institute of Technology\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnder Cabrera\u2019s leadership, Georgia Tech has become the state\u0027s largest university. With record enrollment, campaign fundraising, and research expenditures, Tech is delivering on the president\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/04\/georgia-techs-big-bets-delivering-record-results\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBig Bets strategy\u003C\/a\u003E. A $100 million bequest from alumnus John Durstine in September 2025 is the largest in Tech history and will transform the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELisa Cupid, ME 2000 \u2013 Chair, Cobb County Board of Supervisors\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst elected in 2020, the second-term chair of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners declared her \u201cunwavering commitment to forward motion\u201d in a 2025 address that highlighted economic growth, improving equity, and the expansion of critical resources in Cobb County. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAndre Dickens, ChE 1998 \u2013 Mayor, City of Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReelected to a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/04\/dickens-elected-second-term-atlanta-mayor\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Esecond term as Atlanta\u2019s mayor\u003C\/a\u003E, Dickens has led the city since 2021, establishing positive working relationships with state leadership, reducing violent crime rates, and building affordable housing. Under his leadership, the city achieved an AAA bond rating, the highest in the city\u2019s history. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERoderick McLean, M.S. EE 1993 \u2013 Vice President and General Manager, Air Mobility and Maritime Missions, Lockheed Martin\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcLean is the vice president of Lockheed Martin\u2019s Air Mobility and Maritime Missions division and site general manager of the company\u2019s 5,000-employee Marietta facility. The C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, built at the facility, was named the winner of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce\u2019s inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gachamber.com\/news\/lockheed-martin-c-130j-super-hercules-wins-coolest-thing-made-in-georgia-competition\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECoolest Thing Made in Georgia competition\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJannine Miller, MBA 2013 \u2013 Executive Director, SRTA, GRTA, and Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince 2023, Miller has led the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority, and the State Road and Tollway Authority. Her team continues to work toward easing congestion around metro Atlanta, including 16 miles of planned express lanes on GA 400, expected to be completed in 2031.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EValerie Montgomery Rice, Chem 1983 \u2013 President and Dean, Morehouse School of Medicine\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERice has led the Morehouse School of Medicine since 2014, and under her leadership, the number of Morehouse\u0027s M.D. candidates has doubled. She has also worked to expand access to education with regional medical campuses in Albany and Columbus. 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He will retire at the end of his term in February. \u0026nbsp;He also serves on the Federal Open Market Committee, the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJames Quincey, HON Ph.D. 2020 \u2013 Chair and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter serving as Coca-Cola\u2019s CEO since 2017, Quincey announced his intention to step down in December. He will remain with the beverage giant as its executive chairman after reshaping the company\u2019s strategy and adding more than 10 billion-dollar brands during his tenure as CEO. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECarole Tom\u00e9\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EHON Ph.D. 2025 \u2013 CEO, UPS\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2025, Tom\u00e9 began leading the company through what she called the \u201cmost significant strategic shift in the company\u2019s history,\u201d while helping customers navigate the most\u201cprofound shift in trade policy in a century.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChris Womack, HON Ph.D. 2023 \u2013 President, CEO, and Chair, Southern Company\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWomack leads the energy provider that serves over 9 million customers. 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