In this installment, Mehak Sarang, director of industry integration at Open Lunar, will share insights from her work advancing international collaboration, governance, and industry partnerships in support of a sustainable lunar future. The conversation will explore how technical and policy expertise come together to shape the future of space exploration.

Registration requested.

Prior to podcasts, Piard worked in social media — she was the first social media manager at Cox Media Group, where she consulted with the company’s newspapers and stations across the country on the best ways to engage their communities, and traveled on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to Ethiopia, Senegal, Chad, and Fiji to train journalists, students, and civil society and business leaders on the medium. Piard will speak about her career, her French upbringing, and the importance of the podcast as a medium.

If you live and breathe sport and are serious about telling stories that inform, challenge, and engage audiences, this intensive one-week Sports Journalism Bootcamp is designed for you. 

Delivered by CNN Academy in collaboration with Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, this immersive programm is built for students with a strong interest in journalism, reporting, and sports media. This one-of-a-kind program will allow you to attend masterclasses, workshop with industry professionals, learn how to use mobile reporting software, and participate in a fast-paced, real-world sports journalism simulation. Parking, lunches, program merch, CNN Academy completion micro credentials, and all applicable bootcamp fees are included. The new format also provides more flexibility for students looking to complete internships, take classes, and/or study abroad this summer. 

The cost for Georgia Tech students to attend the full week is $200. Registration is open now through April 17. Reach out to CNNAcademy@gatech.edu with any questions or concerns.

Panelists

• Amb. Lawrence Silverman, Professor of the Practice
• Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor
• Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, Distinguished Professor of the Practice
• Alasdair Young, Professor and Neal Family Chair
• Moderator: Jenna Jordan, Associate Professor and Associate Chair

This convening will bring together experts to engage in a substantive discussion on the role of autonmous vehicle technology in regional and city planning. We’ll discuss where we are, likely futures, and the pros/cons of this evolving space. The session will feature short lightning talks by invited experts, followed by a moderated panel discussion designed to surface policy insights. Insights from the seminar will help inform both the City of Atlanta’s forthcoming Comprehensive Transportation Plan and ARC’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan efforts. 

We look forward to a candid, expert-driven conversation that bridges research, practice, and policy to shape the future of autonomous vehicle technology in the region. 

Registration requested.

Speakers include:

• Justin Hatch, GDOT
• Clayton Tino, Beep
• Emily Heintz, Curiosity Labs
• Cary Bearn, NACTO
• Ellen Dunham-Jones, Georgia Tech School of Architecture
• Rounaq Basu, Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning
• Moderated by: Hans Klein, Georgia Tech Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy

The first portion details research in Articulatory Phonology, specifically the utilization of real-time MRI (rtMRI) to analyze the physiological mechanisms of speech production within the human vocal tract. 

The second portion provides an overview of how linguistics contributes to the Speech Technologies sector, focusing on the development and deployment of Text-to-Speech (TTS) systems.

The campus community is invited to attend the exhibition to view the zines and portfolios, as well as to interact with and celebrate the artists! Concurrent with the exhibition is a celebration for all LMC seniors to enjoy and celebrate their accomplishments with one another and the wider campus community.

Doors to the theater will open at 11:30 a.m. RSVP requested. This is an incredible opportunity, and we hope you will be able to join us!      

Parking

For information on parking for the event, please visit the Student and Campus Event Centers website. Parking on the Georgia Tech campus is limited, and with the size of this event, it will be difficult to navigate. Due to the limited parking, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) are highly recommended. For these services, please use the address listed above.

From the Book

How to measure a life? After a career of service, retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal had much to contemplate. He pondered his successes and failures, his beliefs and aspirations, and asked himself, Who am I, really? And more importantly, who have I become? When I die, how will I be measured? In the end, McChrystal came to a conclusion as simple as it was profound: the reality of who we are cannot be recorded in dates or accomplishments. It is found in our character—the most accurate, and last full measure, of who we choose to be.    

On Character offers McChrystal’s blueprint for living with purpose and integrity, challenging us to examine not just our deeds but who we become through them. Drawing from a lifetime of experience, he distills profound insights on setting and meeting standards, aligning actions with beliefs, and offers practical advice on overcoming obstacles and pursuing self-improvement.    

According to McChrystal, character is not a trait inherited at birth, nor does it automatically come from education, position, or experience. Character, instead, comes down to a succession of choices, most mundane, several momentous, that reveal the deep truth of our capacity for virtue.    

In an era where understanding and upholding our ideals is more crucial than ever, On Character offers an inspiring roadmap for personal growth and integrity—a call to become our best selves, both as individuals and as Americans.

Schedule

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lecturer & Academic Professional Promotion Workshop 
Presenters:

• Lionel Gall, Senior Lecturer, School of Modern Languages
• Fariah Majmundar, Faculty HR Manager, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
• John Thornton, Principal Academic Professional and Director of LMC Films, School of Literature, Media, and Communication
• Alasdair Young, Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and Professor and Neal Family Chair, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

12 – 1 p.m. Lecturer & Academic Professional Listening Session
Facilitators:

• Amanda Murdie, Dean, Regents' Professor, and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair of Liberal Arts and Technology, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
• Alasdair Young, Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and Professor and Neal Family Chair, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Lunch will be provided during the listening session. Please RSVP by April 8. If you have any questions, please contact Fariah Majmundar.

Experience immersive art installations, student film screenings, artist demos and talks, interactive hands-on workshops, music, dance, food trucks, and more. Whether you’re looking to explore, create, perform, or simply enjoy the arts with friends, Tech Arts Fest has something for everyone.

Monday, April 13: Gallery Expo (5-7 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts 

• Kick off the festival with an evening of visual art and installations as we open our featured exhibitions, Cosmic Missteps and Campus Placemakers, presented by the Space Research Institute, Belonging and Student Support, and the School of City and Regional Planning. 

Tuesday, April 14: LMC Film Festival (6-10 PM) @ Ehmer Theater (John Lewis Student Center)

• Celebrate student filmmakers and storytelling through an engaging night of screenings and creative exploration at the Student Film Festival hosted by the School of Literature, Media, and Communication. 

Wednesday, April 15: TechX Talk (4-7 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts

• Discover innovative, creative projects and hear directly from student artists, collaborators, and campus creatives during GT Arts’ first TechX Talk. Free food and chances to win raffle prizes! Click Here to RSVP!

Thursday, April 16: Creative Workshops (12-4 PM) @ Arts Plaza & Ferst Center

• Spend the afternoon making art, learning new skills, and enjoying food and music in a hands-on creative environment. Information on the workshops is coming soon!

Friday, April 17: Block Party (11-3 PM) @ Arts Plaza 

• Close out the festival with a fun block party and vendor market on Arts Plaza. Activities include:
  • Vendor market with 15+ vendors
  • DJ
  • Video game truck
  • Lawn games
  • Food trucks
  • Performances on stage (more info coming soon)
• The Groovement w/ TekStyles (7:30–9 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts
  • Doors open @ 6PM
  • Food Truck 

Registration requested.

Whether you're here to find a collaborator or just to be inspired, come see how the Digital Media Program is redefining what’s possible.

Please visit the IAC graduation website for additional details and information on how to register. Please note: this is a ticketed event.

Snacks, treats, and other swag will be available in the following locations, while supplies last: 

• Swann Building Atrium (1st floor)
• D.M. Smith Building Lobby (1st floor)
• Old CE Building Basement Lounge (Ground Floor)
• Skiles Building Suite 340 "Co-Lab (3rd Floor)
• 781 Marietta Street Student Lounge "Hab Lab" (Basement Level) 

For questions or concerns, please reach out to Andrew McGraw at amcgraw@gatech.edu.

The conference begins the afternoon of April 30 and ends the afternoon of May 1. We expect participants to attend both days. The host institution will provide dinner on April 30 and breakfast and lunch on May 1. Participants will be reimbursed for parking.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we will have limited funds to support one night of lodging for presenters from outside the Metro Atlanta area. Funding preference will be given to junior scholars and to those without alternative sources of support.