{"691849":{"#nid":"691849","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u0027s Shield Research Environment Earns Top Rating in Federal Cybersecurity Assessment","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s secure research enclave, Shield, has achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) following a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) assessment. This positions the Institute among a select group of organizations with independently validated cybersecurity controls designed to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and support defense-related research. Shield received the Supplier Performance Risk System\u2019s highest rating of 110, meeting all 110 CMMC-required security practices. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe assessment evaluated Shield against CMMC Level 2 requirements, a framework established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to protect sensitive information. The review examined cybersecurity processes and controls across multiple domains, including access control, incident response, configuration management, system security, and risk management.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Strong research depends on strong operational foundations,\u201d said Bill Dracos, Georgia Tech\u2019s chief Research operations officer. \u201cThis certification validates the systems, processes, and partnerships we\u0027ve built across Georgia Tech to safeguard sensitive information, support our researchers, and ensure we remain a trusted partner for government-sponsored research.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs federal sponsors continue to place greater emphasis on cybersecurity, institutions conducting DoD-related research must demonstrate their ability to protect sensitive information. The successful assessment provides additional assurance to sponsors, partners, and researchers that Georgia Tech has implemented the security controls necessary to support this work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Completing the CMMC assessment is a significant milestone for Georgia Tech,\u0022 said Joe Lewis, associate vice president for Information Technology and chief information security officer. \u0022Earning a perfect score reflects months of planning, collaboration, and dedication from teams across the Institute that worked together to build and maintain a secure research environment that meets rigorous federal requirements.\u0022 \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2025, the Office of the Executive Vice President for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EResearch\u003C\/a\u003E, in partnership with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0027s Cybersecurity department, launched the Shield initiative to support research projects involving CMMC and requiring enhanced cybersecurity measures. Shield provides researchers and principal investigators with a secure, functional platform for conducting sponsored research involving CUI, while meeting DoD security requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe C3PAO assessment outcome strengthens Georgia Tech\u0027s ability to support existing DoD-sponsored research and compete for future opportunities that require compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This achievement demonstrates Georgia Tech\u0027s dedication to research excellence, cybersecurity, and compliance,\u0022 Lewis added. \u0022It reflects the commitment of teams across the Institute to building secure research capabilities that support both our researchers and our sponsors.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Institute earned top marks for cybersecurity controls designed to protect sensitive research information."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute\u0027s research environment supporting federally sponsored projects met rigorous federal cybersecurity requirements.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A third-party assessment validated the Institute\u0027s ability to support Department of Defense-related projects and protect sensitive information.\u00a0 \u00a0"}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2026-08-21 02:05:38","changed_gmt":"2026-08-21 02:27:09","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680950":{"id":"680950","type":"image","title":"Research Cybersecurity","body":null,"created":"1787278891","gmt_created":"2026-08-21 02:21:31","changed":"1787278943","gmt_changed":"2026-08-21 02:22:23","alt":"Research cybersecurity","file":{"fid":"265286","name":"25-R10410-P31-018-Web-Banner---2-560px-Wide.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/08\/20\/25-R10410-P31-018-Web-Banner---2-560px-Wide.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/08\/20\/25-R10410-P31-018-Web-Banner---2-560px-Wide.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1192143,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/08\/20\/25-R10410-P31-018-Web-Banner---2-560px-Wide.jpeg?itok=u2SpGaIC"}}},"media_ids":["680950"],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"189415","name":"Georgia Tech Research"},{"id":"9299","name":"Office of Information Technology"},{"id":"1404","name":"Cybersecurity"},{"id":"8246","name":"Department of Defense"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"},{"id":"71881","name":"Science and Technology"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"691836":{"#nid":"691836","#data":{"type":"news","title":"200 Startup Teams Mark a Record-Breaking Year for Entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech\u202f ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Georgia Tech\u0027s Startup Launch program surpassed 200 startup teams for the first time, marking the largest cohort in the program\u0027s history and highlighting the growing momentum for entrepreneurship across campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe milestone was driven by startup activity in CREATE-X and Quadrant-i, two cornerstone initiatives of the Office of Commercialization, and reflects the expanding reach of Tech\u0027s innovation ecosystem. The programs support students, faculty, researchers, and alumni in transforming ideas into companies within industries ranging from healthcare and robotics to legal technology and accessibility.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Crossing the\u202f200\u202fstartup teams\u202fmilestone is more than a record. It\u0027s a reflection of a commercialization ecosystem that is helping\u202ftranslate\u202fideas\u202finto products and companies that solve real problems,\u0022 said Raghupathy \u0022Siva\u0022 Sivakumar, chief commercialization officer. \u0022Building a dense, connected community of founders is essential to our vision of becoming the nation\u0027s leading startup campus and maximizing the\u202fvalue\u202fof Georgia Tech innovation.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDiverse Paths to Entrepreneurship\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe founders behind this year\u0027s milestone represent the many paths entrepreneurs can take at Georgia Tech. They come from different disciplines, pursue\u202fvarious\u202findustries, and\u202farrive with\u202fa wide range of\u202fexperiences, but all share a desire to solve meaningful problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor alumnus\u202fAlberto Flores Guerrero, who earned an M.S. in cybersecurity from the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts in 2025, and his longtime friend and co-founder, Luis Estala, that journey to CREATE-X began\u202fnearly\u202f2,000\u202fmiles\u202ffrom Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pair are building Separate, an AI-powered platform designed to help people navigate divorce by simplifying legal processes, organizing paperwork, and connecting users with resources. Drawing on Flores Guerrero\u0027s background as a lawyer, the company aims to make one of life\u0027s most stressful experiences more manageable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen they learned about CREATE-X Startup Launch\u0027s kickoff just two weeks before it began, they\u202fdidn\u0027t\u202fhesitate. Flying\u202fwasn\u0027t\u202fan option, so they packed the car and drove from Mexico to Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFour days later, they arrived at Georgia Tech, convinced the opportunity was worth every mile. Inspired by the\u202fkickoff\u202fexperience, Flores Guerrero soon returned to Mexico, packed his belongings, and moved to Atlanta for the summer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor both of them, Startup Launch became more than a summer program. It gave them the confidence to build their company as part of a community of\u202ffounders.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This experience has completely changed the way we think about ourselves and what\u0027s possible for our company,\u0022 Estala said. \u0022This is the chance of our lives.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I\u0027ve learned so much just by being around these people,\u0022 Flores Guerrero said. \u0022Georgia Tech has some of the smartest students in the world, and then you put the most entrepreneurial of them together in one room. Nice things should happen.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBuilding a Deep-Tech Startup\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Georgia Tech master\u0027s student Rohit Gore in the College of Computing and co-founder Patrick Walsh, entrepreneurship began with one idea. But their startup took shape after they pivoted in a new direction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs they developed a low-cost drone, they kept\u202fencountering\u202fthe same challenge: Robots that performed well in simulations often struggled in real-world environments. After talking with robotics teams across the country, they launched Brio Robotics, a company developing a simulation and automated testing platform for autonomous systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X Startup Launch helped the team refine its approach to customer discovery, sales, and commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We\u0027re engineers by trade, and we don\u0027t know anything about B2B sales,\u0022 Gore said, noting that Startup Launch Director Margaret\u202fWeniger \u201chas been hugely helpful. 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Working with Ph.D. students Yixuan Xia, Yilin Cai, and Samuel Wilcox, Chen launched Fructus, a startup developing robotic harvesting technology to help growers address labor shortages and improve harvesting quality.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technology began as a USDA-funded blackberry harvesting project. But through Quadrant-i\u202fStartup Launch, conversations with growers and industry stakeholders revealed a greater opportunity in Georgia\u0027s blueberry industry, prompting the team to pivot toward a larger market and a more pressing need.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022For faculty, we focus on research and developing fundamental science\u0022 Chen said. \u0022But there\u0027s a gap between the work we do in the lab and the final product.\u0022 Startup Launch helped bridge that gap through customer discovery. 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The event will bring together students, investors, mentors, industry leaders, and the broader community to meet the founders behind this record-breaking cohort and explore the next generation of Georgia Tech innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022This experience has completely changed the way we think about ourselves and what\u0027s possible,\u0022\u202fEstala\u202fsaid. \u0022If you have an idea, just do it. 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Santiago Calvino, Daniela Ruiz, and Grace Inagaki were not among those watching at home. Instead, they were helping execute broadcasts as interns with Host Broadcast Services (HBS).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe trio of Yellow Jackets worked all eight matches in Atlanta with the company that has been FIFA\u2019s official broadcast partner since 2002. Inagaki, a fourth-year biomedical engineering student, and Calvino, a second-year economics and international affairs student, were members of the Commentary Control Room (CCR) team, helping set up equipment before the match and adjusting levels for commentators in the booth. Ruiz, a second-year literature, media, and communication student, served on the media liaison team, directing broadcasters to their locations and acting as the first point of contact for media professionals.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event\u2019s scale made for a surreal experience, but Inagaki says their focus remained on the task at hand. For the CCR team, this meant equalizing levels as a broadcaster\u2019s voice rose after a goal, reacting to technical glitches in real time, and offering translation help to Spanish broadcasters.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis was the coolest thing we\u2019ve ever done, and it was incredible just to be in the stadium. While we were aware of the ticket cost and the hype around the event as it was happening, our job was in the media booth, not on the pitch. For us, it was about being a professional and getting the job done,\u201d Inagaki said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs soccer fans, the students began looking for ways to get involved as World Cup preparations got underway. When each of them saw an email from the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Career Center\u003C\/a\u003E about the HBS Intern Program, they jumped at the chance to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou can\u0027t put into perspective how much work and how many people it takes to make an event like the World Cup happen,\u201d Ruiz said. \u201cWe saw everything that occurred on match days, and knowing that work had been going on for years is fascinating, especially seeing it all play out behind the scenes as the match was going on. It was so rewarding to play even a small role in such a massive operation.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECalvino added, \u201cAs a fan, I never truly thought of how many people it takes to make sure these matches run smoothly, and this internship has given me a new appreciation of everyone who puts in the effort before, during, and after the match to make that happen. It\u0027s satisfying to know that I played a part in delivering a positive experience to fans around the world.\u0022 \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe placement of the job postings stemmed from a conversation between Georgia Tech\u2019s Career Center and HBS more than a year before the tournament began. Dana Pudenz, employer connections manager in the Career Center, spoke at length with HBS representatives about the type of interns they were seeking to fill positions for the World Cup. Pudenz made sure the applications were posted to CareerBuzz, Tech\u2019s career management platform, and shared them with students via email and student organizations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout their internship, the students said Tech had prepared them to tackle challenges and to fully embrace this \u201conce-in-a-lifetime\u201d opportunity. \u201cWhen talking with these companies and organizations, they know Georgia Tech\u2019s reputation, but they also realize that every major here is going to have the well-rounded background they need to succeed,\u201d Pudenz said. \u201cWhether it\u0027s the World Cup or other events that come to the city, they know where to turn to get motivated students who want to work and will be the ones they want to hire for full-time positions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of where students are in their degree programs, Pudenz and the World Cup interns encourage Yellow Jackets to connect with the Career Center. The \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech-csm.symplicity.com\/events\/Fa2026GTCF\/employers\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAll-Majors Career Fair\u003C\/a\u003E will take place Sept. 14 \u2013 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and there will be a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6VbaLLw2xHOQOXQ\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFaculty Employer Networking Breakfast\u003C\/a\u003E from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on both days. All faculty are invited to attend. 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Elliott will begin her new role on Sept. 1 and will report directly to Tricia Chastain, executive vice president for Administration and Finance.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFormer CHRO Skye Duckett left that role on Aug. 14 and will remain with the Institute through Sept. 4 to support transition activities. Elliott will lead Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) on an interim basis during this leadership transition and will work with partners across Georgia Tech to ensure continuity and the effective delivery of human resources support services.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI am grateful to Karin for agreeing to support Georgia Tech during this transition,\u201d said Chastain. \u201cShe brings immense experience and strategic insight. GTHR is critical to the Institute\u2019s success, and I am confident Karin will bring a collaborative and service-oriented approach to the role.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EElliott has more than 18 years of HR leadership experience with the USG, including four years with Kennesaw State University before joining the System Office in 2012.\u0026nbsp;In her current role at the USG, she leads HR strategy, policy, compensation, compliance, and total rewards for USG\u0027s 25 public colleges and universities supporting more than 48,000 employees and 382,000 students. She provides strategic HR guidance to leaders across the system in support of USG\u2019s mission and strategic priorities, sponsoring multiple HR advisory committees, fostering collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and earning national recognition for innovation in employee benefits and financial well-being programs.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI want to thank Chancellor Sonny Perdue and USG Chief Operating Officer Teresa MacCartney for their support in allowing me to serve Georgia Tech in the interim role,\u201d said Elliott. \u201cI am fortunate to have worked with many colleagues at Georgia Tech and within GTHR and am excited that I will be able to work closely with them, and with their teams, to advance Georgia Tech\u2019s mission.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EChastain will lead GTHR until Sept. 1. 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Melkote, Morris M. Bryan Jr. Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and executive director of the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech, has been named interim associate vice president of Corporate Engagement, effective Sept. 1. He will report to Executive Vice President for Research Tim Lieuwen and will lead the Office of Corporate Engagement (OCE) during a national search for the position\u2019s permanent successor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMelkote succeeds J. Mark Nolan, who announced he will step down from the role effective Aug. 31 after helping establish and grow Georgia Tech\u2019s integrated approach to corporate engagement and industry partnerships.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am grateful to Shreyes for stepping into this important leadership role during this transition,\u201d said Lieuwen. \u201cThroughout his career, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build meaningful partnerships between academia and industry. His deep understanding of research, innovation, and corporate collaboration makes him uniquely qualified to lead our corporate engagement efforts as we continue advancing Georgia Tech\u2019s mission and strengthening relationships with industry partners around the world.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMelkote brings extensive experience building industry partnerships and collaborative research programs. He serves as executive director of the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech and has led the Institute\u2019s strategic engagement with The Boeing Company since 2012 through its University Innovation Program. An internationally recognized manufacturing researcher, Melkote has authored more than 300 publications and is a fellow of ASME, SME, and CIRP.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am honored to serve in this role and build upon the strong foundation established by Mark Nolan and the Office of Corporate Engagement team,\u201d said Melkote.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA national search is underway for the permanent associate vice president of Corporate Engagement. The search is being led by Chris Jones, John F. 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For 2026, the weeklong celebration features more than 300 events, offering experiences and opportunities for all first-year, graduate, and transfer students. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis week is an opportunity for students to connect and explore campus, get connected to culture and to their peers, but also just an opportunity to have fun before the stress of coursework begins,\u201d said Chrissonia McCall, senior project support specialist in Housing and Residence Life. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESignature events like New Student Convocation bring thousands together to share in the start of their Tech journey, but Week of Welcome features plenty of smaller-scale events that allow students to connect and get to know their peers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany of our events are 30 students or fewer, and those are great chances to find an organization that piques your interest or to find something completely new to you. This week is all about exploring the breadth of what is available at Tech and bringing down those barriers for students to engage with their new surroundings. Everyone is new and figuring things out at the same time, so this is a time when you can learn it all together,\u201d Tegra Myanna, director of engagement and program operations in Housing and Residence Life, said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo expedite the Week of Welcome experience, students should fill out the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/starrez.housing.gatech.edu\/StarRezPortalX\/B47057FA\/22\/1948\/RESOURCES-Week_of_Welcome_Land\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewaiver form\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll Week of Welcome events can be found on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/wow\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEngage\u003C\/a\u003E, but here are some you may want to mark on your calendar. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12523612\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERock, Ramble, and Roll\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Monday, Aug. 17, 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Exhibition Hall and John Lewis Student Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHosted by the Student and Campus Event Centers, Housing and Residence Life, and Tech Dining, this high-energy event is your chance to meet fellow Yellow Jackets, enjoy food, explore the John Lewis Student Center, and experience fun, music-themed activities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12498838\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYellow Jacket Mega Mixer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Monday, Aug. 17, 7 \u2013 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Tech Green\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHosted by the Center for Student Engagement, which includes Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Media, Student Organizations, Civic Engagement, and John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways, the Yellow Jacket Mega Mixer is a chance to meet new friends, engage with student leaders, and immerse yourself in campus life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12499263\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Navigating GT: Wellness\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EResource Fair\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Midtown Ballroom, Exhibition Hall\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKick off your Georgia Tech journey by discovering the people, places, and programs designed to support your success. The fair connects students with a wide range of campus resources and organizations committed to well-being and growth \u2014 both in and out of the classroom. Explore interactive tables; meet peers, faculty, and staff; and learn how to make the most of the Tech experience.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12508003\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKing\/Queen of the Court\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2:45 \u2013 4:15 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Couch Park\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin Women\u0027s and Men\u0027s Club Volleyball out on the grass to play volleyball and make new friends along the way. Volleyball courts will be set up on the grass to play in a casual pickup style for people of all skill levels to participate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12523641\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETaste of Tech Square\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 5 \u2013 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Tech Square\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExperience a place that\u0027s unmistakably Georgia Tech. Taste of Tech Square is an immersive food festival just steps from campus, serving up delicious bites, lively entertainment, and a glimpse into the future of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12523695\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecFest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Stamps Field\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecFest is Georgia Tech Campus Recreation\u2019s signature annual kickoff event designed to welcome students to campus and connect them with the wide range of recreation programs, services, and clubs available at the CRC. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12508018\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEsports Open House\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2:45 \u2013 4:15 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Esports and Gaming Lounge, Campus Recreation Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHosted by Georgia Tech Esports, this event will feature a tour of the new space and provide an overview of the organization before an open, free-play session for students in the gaming lounge. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12499115\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaper \u0026amp; Clay Craft Day\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 4:30 \u2013 6:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Paper \u0026amp; Clay\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis event is an opportunity to explore Paper \u0026amp; Clay\u0027s crafts by making dorm decor and friendship bracelets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12498901\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrad Expo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Thursday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Midtown Ballroom, Exhibition Ballroom\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeld in conjunction with Graduate Institute Orientation, GradExpo connects new graduate students with over 50 campus units and student organizations, showcasing the many resources and services available to support graduate students at Tech. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12498822\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERATS Night\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Thursday, Aug. 20, 6 \u2013 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Georgia Tech Library\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake over the Library for a night of fun, filled with entertainment, snacks, video games, trivia, arts and crafts, and free giveaways.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12513131\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMagicians Workshop\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Room C456, Van Leer Building\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginners and pros alike are invited to attend this open workshop hosted by Magicians @ GT to pick up some cool new tricks to impress your friends. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12506655\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECardboard Boat Race\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, Aug. 21, 1 \u2013 3 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: McAuley Aquatic Center, Campus Recreation Center\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatch and cheer teams on as they have 60 minutes to build a canoe out of cardboard, duct tape, and other supplies before they must paddle their boat across the McAuley Aquatic Center pool.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12513400\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHouse Party at Bobby Dodd\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, Aug. 21, 6 \u2013 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Athletics is hosting a House Party to welcome students back to campus. Enjoy inflatables, on-field activities, a live DJ, a gaming truck, and food trucks. The event will have a clear bag policy, and students are allowed to bring empty, non-metal, reusable water bottles into the stadium.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/12498962\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Student Convocation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Sunday, Aug. 23, 4 \u2013 5 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: McCamish Pavilion\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGet your RAT cap, T-Book, and Georgia Tech pin at this year\u2019s New Student Convocation. 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