{"690441":{"#nid":"690441","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Recruiters Rate Candidates with Liberal Arts + STEM More Hirable","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGraduates with liberal arts degrees are typically associated with skills increasingly in demand as AI\u2019s influence grows \u2014 creativity, critical thinking, and communication. But how do hiring managers react when those liberal arts graduates also have enhanced science and technology training?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo find out, Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts surveyed 1,200 U.S. hiring managers in a variety of industries. The survey found that managers rated candidates for an entry-level analyst role with resumes that included a liberal arts degree from a technology-focused institute as more hirable than candidates with a liberal arts degree from a traditional state university.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe heard many anecdotal examples, from industry contacts and alumni, of our Ivan Allen liberal arts graduates with STEM skills having a career edge over graduates from traditional liberal arts institutions,\u201d said Amanda Murdie, dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Regents\u2019 Professor, and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair in Liberal Arts and Technology. \u201cSo we set out to test that hypothesis with an old-fashioned science experiment.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey was conducted in spring 2026 with Georgia Tech Institutional Review Board approval. The survey, conducted through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.prolific.com\/polling\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EProlific\u003C\/a\u003E, gathered responses from U.S.-based adults prescreened for having prior hiring experience and recruited using an even mix of men and women.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHiring managers randomly received one of four slightly different resumes: a baseline resume, saying the students has a liberal arts degree from a traditional state university; a resume saying the student had completed STEM coursework (computer science and mathematics); a resume saying the student\u2019s liberal arts degree is from a technology-focused institute; and a resume saying the student has STEM skills and went to a technology-focused institute. All other aspects of the candidate profile, including work experience, skills, and performance indicators, remained the same.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe used the four different resumes in order to look at how the coursework common at a technology-focused institution \u2014 math and coding \u2014 helped hirability, as well as just the name recognition of a tech-based university,\u201d Murdie said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe hiring managers were asked to rate candidate attributes that included communication, engineering team fit, ramp-up time, and technical competence. Respondents were told the theoretical position they were hiring for was not a technical role and did not require STEM or technical skills.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey found that any resume that included STEM skills and\/or a liberal arts degree from a technology-focused institute improved hiring managers\u2019 rating of the candidate\u2019s hirability. For example, compared to liberal arts-only candidates, candidates with technical coursework received higher ratings on perceived technical competence and team fit, and were viewed as requiring less ramp-up time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere is a lot of buzz among my peers about how being at a tech-focused institution affects our job prospects, so it was extremely exciting to get the opportunity to examine that with data,\u201d said Adiba Syed, a recent Master of Science in Economics graduate who coauthored the survey. \u201cOur findings suggest that hiring managers really do value the combination of liberal arts training and technical skill development that Ivan Allen students bring to the labor market. I think it\u0027s important for our students and broader community to know this because it speaks to the unique edge Ivan Allen students bring within Georgia Tech\u2019s broader ecosystem.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResumes that included a liberal arts degree from a technology-focused university and advanced mathematics and computing coursework had the highest likelihood of being advanced for an interview \u2014 an 11-point increase (on a 0 to 100 scale) in how respondents rated the hirability of the candidate over the baseline liberal arts resume. Candidates from this category were also substantially more likely to be moved forward to an interview relative to the baseline liberal arts degree-only candidates.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat\u2019s what we like to call the \u2018\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/advantage\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EIvan Allen Advantage\u003C\/a\u003E,\u2019\u201d said Murdie. \u201cIt\u2019s a unique advantage to study the liberal arts at a technology-based university. The combination of the liberal arts and a technology-infused environment benefits both the tech-related programs and the liberal arts programs, preparing students to lead in a complex world.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research team is also working on a soon-to-be-released survey experiment of how hiring managers rate resumes for an engineering position when the candidate has additional liberal arts coursework compared to a candidate with solely engineering-focused coursework and degree. Preliminary results show a hiring advantage associated with liberal arts training.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn our AI environment, hiring managers know that skills like critical writing analysis and ethical decision-making are even more foundational,\u201d Murdie said. \u201cAs the world is becoming more technical, core liberal arts training can be what sets a new jobseeker apart.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHiring managers are more likely to schedule job interviews for liberal arts graduates who studied at a tech-focused university and have advanced math and computing on their resumes, according to a new Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts survey.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Hiring managers are more likely to schedule job interviews for liberal arts graduates who studied at a tech-focused university and have advanced math and computing on their resumes, according to a new Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts survey"}],"uid":"34600","created_gmt":"2026-05-22 14:07:15","changed_gmt":"2026-05-22 14:10:41","author":"mpearson34","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-05-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"680333":{"id":"680333","type":"image","title":"resume-hiring-survey-169.jpg","body":null,"created":"1779458841","gmt_created":"2026-05-22 14:07:21","changed":"1779458841","gmt_changed":"2026-05-22 14:07:21","alt":"An interviewer holds a clipboard with a resume on it while discussing qualifications with a candidate sitting across the desk.","file":{"fid":"264581","name":"resume-hiring-survey-169.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/05\/22\/resume-hiring-survey-169.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/05\/22\/resume-hiring-survey-169.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":569397,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/05\/22\/resume-hiring-survey-169.jpg?itok=efkjbg-X"}}},"media_ids":["680333"],"groups":[{"id":"1281","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"}],"keywords":[],"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:megan.mcrainey@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EMegan McRainey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIvan Allen College of Liberal Arts\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["megan.mcrainey@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"690277":{"#nid":"690277","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ph.D. Graduate Q\u0026A: Marina Vemmou","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Class of 2026\u202fcelebrated\u202fone of its\u202fmost significant\u202faccomplishments\u202flast week.\u202fAmong those crossing the stage for the 2026 Spring Commencement is\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/marinavemmou\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMarina Vemmou\u003C\/a\u003E, who\u202fwill be\u202freceiving\u202fher Ph.D. in computer science.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring her time at Georgia Tech,\u202fVemmou\u202fwas heavily\u202finvolved\u202fwith the School of Computer Science Graduate\u202fStudent Association, where she served as\u202fthe student and faculty affairs chair for a term. In 2023,\u202fVemmou\u202freceived\u202fthe College of Computing\u202fOutstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, an honor she is especially proud of.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore\u202ffinishing this chapter of her\u202facademic journey,\u202fVemmou\u202fshared\u202fabout her Ph.D. journey and what she\u2019s\u202ftaken from the experience.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat did your research focus on?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy general area is computer architecture. I work a lot at the intersection of different components and how we can, instead of trying to optimize each component on its own,\u202fcoordinate among components so that we get the\u202fbest\u202fperformance out of\u202fa\u202fsystem without completely changing everything.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat made you interested in\u202fstudying\u202fthat\u202ftopic?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn my mind, it\u2019s kind of like Legos because you have a bunch of building blocks\u202fand you\u2019re trying to make something new with them. I find that fascinating. I also like that\u202fin computer architecture,\u202fthere\u2019s never a singlecorrect answer,\u202fand everything\u202fis a trade-off. I like that extra difficulty.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you choose to study at Georgia Tech?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI think it was a combination of my advisor and the location. I had met with\u202fmy advisor, Alex Daglis, before and\u202fknew\u202fI wanted to work with him. I also preferred the urban environment of Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there any specific people who helped you during your Ph.D. journey?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~adaglis\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAlex\u202fDaglis\u003C\/a\u003E\u202fis the ideal advisor.\u202fHe\u2019s smart, a good researcher, and an excellent advisor. He truly cares about\u202fstudents,\u202fand\u202fhe\u2019s been involved in everything and has helped so many people, including me.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also want to\u202fshout out the School of Computer Science staff, specifically Tiffany Ntuli.\u202fWe appreciate the admins and all the work that you do.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice\u202fwould you give someone interested in\u202fpursuing a Ph.D.?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t forget that there\u2019s a life outside of your research.\u202fThe research is great, but it\u2019s not the most important thing. You can take\u202fthe\u202ftime to\u202fgo on a walk, call your family\u202f, or\u202fsee friends.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s the most important lesson you learned during your\u202ftime at Georgia Tech?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerfection is futile.\u202fA lot of students come in expecting\u202fthat we have to be perfect immediately, that they already\u202fknow how to write the perfect paper or do research on their own. But the point of a Ph.D. is to learn how to do those things.\u202fThat was important for me to work through.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans after graduation?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI want to stay in academia\u202fand am\u202fconsidering postdoc positions.\u202f\u202f\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERecent Ph.D. graduate in computer science Marina Vemmou discusses her experience at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A Q\u0026A with recent Ph.D. graduate Marina Vemmou"}],"uid":"36532","created_gmt":"2026-05-13 21:18:52","changed_gmt":"2026-05-20 20:02:38","author":"Morgan Usry","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-05-12T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-05-12T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"47223","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"50875","name":"School of Computer Science"}],"categories":[{"id":"130","name":"Alumni"},{"id":"153","name":"Computer Science\/Information Technology and Security"}],"keywords":[{"id":"195105","name":"2026 Spring Commencement"},{"id":"629","name":"graduation"},{"id":"654","name":"College of Computing"},{"id":"166941","name":"School of Computer Science"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMorgan Usry, Communications Officer, morgan.usry@cc.gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["morgan.usry@cc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"690385":{"#nid":"690385","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ph.D. Graduate Q\u0026A:\u202fXinyuan Cao","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a machine learning (ML) theorist, Xinyuan\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003ECao spent her Ph.D. at Georgia Tech digging into the mathematical foundations of\u202fartificial intelligence (AI).\u202f\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECao\u0027s work has earned her recognition, including the 2024 J.P. 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Last week,\u202fshe joined the Class of 2026 as she received her\u202fPh.D. in machine learning.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore starting her\u202fnext role in AI research, Cao\u202fshared the ideas and people that defined her time at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat did your research focus on?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI work on\u202fML\u202ftheory, which\u202ffocuses on building foundations for ML algorithms.\u202fWe\u202ftry to understand why certain\u202falgorithms work or don\u2019t work from a theoretical perspective.\u202fThis ensures a better underlying understanding of those\u202falgorithms.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat made you interested in studying that topic?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I was starting my Ph.D.,\u202fa lot of new AI and ML\u202ftechnologies were coming\u202fout\u202f, and I was really interested in\u202funderstanding them.\u202fI feel it\u2019s\u202fmeaningful\u202ffor us to step back and think about more foundational things.\u202fI also like that the research involves a lot of theory that comes from geometry or algebra.\u202fSome of these theories could be from 100 years ago, but you can use\u202fthem\u202fto show an algorithm that was just proposed this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you choose to study at Georgia Tech?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen I talked to\u202fprofessors\u202fhere,\u202fwe found many common interests\u202fin the field of\u202fmachine learning theory, and that was very exciting.\u202fGeorgia Tech\u2019s CS rankings and the great weather here were also big factors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there any specific people who helped you during your Ph.D. journey?\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003E\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDefinitely my\u202fadvisor,\u202f\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/faculty.cc.gatech.edu\/~vempala\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESantosh Vempala\u003C\/a\u003E. 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While individual success was on full display, the banquet also honored the community and perseverance that truly power achievement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom my seat, I can feel the energy. I see the momentum. We\u0027re all about growth and change,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EVivek Sarkar\u003C\/strong\u003E, dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair of the College of Computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBut those are just words. What\u0027s really behind the words is all the hard work put in by all of you.Today\u0027s celebration is for the entire College, all of you, and all your hard work.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents, faculty, and staff from the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) were among those recognized at the celebration. Their accomplishments reflected a year dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service. School of CSE award recipients included:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrace Kim\u003C\/strong\u003E, M.S. computer science (CS) student: Donald V. Jackson Fellowship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESri Ranganathan Palaniappan\u003C\/strong\u003E, M.S. CS student: Donald V. Jackson Fellowship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEthan Yang\u003C\/strong\u003E, M.S. CSE student: Marshall D. Williamson Fellowship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlumnus \u003Cstrong\u003EAustin Wright\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. ML-CSE 2025): Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHuili Huang\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. CSE student: Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArlene Washington-Capers\u003C\/strong\u003E, school administrative officer: 25 Years of Service Acknowledgment\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwo lecturers in the School of Computing Instruction with ties to the School of CSE received awards at the celebration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMax Mahdi Roozbahani\u003C\/strong\u003E received a Dean\u2019s Award, which went to instructors who taught class sizes over 350 students this year. A Class of 2019 CSE alumnus, Roozbahani teaches \u003Cem\u003ECSE 6242: Data and Visual Analytics\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENimisha Roy\u003C\/strong\u003E received the Monica Sweat Outstanding Lecturer in External Engagement Award. She earned her Ph.D. in CSE in 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessor \u003Cstrong\u003EPolo Chau\u003C\/strong\u003E advises Kim, Palaniappan, and Wright, and recommended them for their awards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChau is an associate director of Georgia Tech\u2019s M.S. Analytics program, which won the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.informs.org\/News-Room\/INFORMS-Releases\/Awards-Releases\/Georgia-Tech-Awarded-the-2026-INFORMS-UPS-George-D.-Smith-Prize\u0022\u003EUPS George D. Smith Prize\u003C\/a\u003E at the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). The award recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research and analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Kim, the Jackson Fellowship was the latest achievement in a year decorated with accolades. She was one of two School of CSE students to receive the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program award (GRFP). Kim was also selected for a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research award.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPh.D. student \u003Cstrong\u003EAbir Haque\u003C\/strong\u003E was CSE\u2019s second NSF GRFP awardee, receiving the grant to advance research in scientific computing. Advised by School of CSE Professor and Associate Chair \u003Cstrong\u003EEdmond Chow\u003C\/strong\u003E, Haque additionally received a Department of Energy (DOE) Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChow was appointed to several leadership roles this year in the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The organization selected Chow as vice president for programs. SIAM also named him as co-chair of next year\u2019s Conference on Computational Science and Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENSF presented the CAREER award to two CSE faculty. Assistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EYunan Luo\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/nsf-grant-funds-protein-research-drug-discovery-and-personalized-medicine\u0022\u003Ereceived a grant\u003C\/a\u003E to build artificial intelligence models to study understudied proteins in biology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EElizabeth Qian\u003C\/strong\u003E is an assistant professor in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering with a joint appointment in the School of CSE. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/elizabeth-qian-lands-nsfs-prestigious-early-career-award\u0022\u003EHer NSF CAREER award\u003C\/a\u003E will support research developing machine learning methods that learn from multi-fidelity data.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers from the School of CSE were \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/record-breaking-simulation-boosts-rocket-science-and-supercomputing-new-limits\u0022\u003Efinalists for the 2025 Gordon Bell Prize\u003C\/a\u003E. Assistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ESpencer Bryngelson\u003C\/strong\u003E led a team that included Ph.D. students \u003Cstrong\u003EBen Wilfong\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EAnand Radhakrishnan\u003C\/strong\u003E, Research Staff \u003Cstrong\u003Emember Dan Vickers\u003C\/strong\u003E, and alumnus \u003Cstrong\u003EHenry Le Berre\u003C\/strong\u003E (CS 2025).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team achieved the largest computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation to date, exceeding the current record by a factor of 20. The group simulated interacting plumes of 33 rocket thrusters inspired by the SpaceX Super Heavy booster.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBryngelson advises \u003Cstrong\u003EMelody Lee\u003C\/strong\u003E, an undergraduate student who was one of three Georgia Tech students to receive a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/undergraduate.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-celebrates-three-goldwater-scholars-for-2026\/\u0022\u003EBarry Goldwater Scholarship\u003C\/a\u003E this year. She received the award to continue research at the intersection of quantum computing and CFD.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EQi Tang\u003C\/strong\u003E received the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/department-energy-award-power-nuclear-research-machine-learning\u0022\u003EDOE Early Career Research Award\u003C\/a\u003E. He is the first-ever faculty member from CSE and the College of Computing to receive the award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe $875,000 award will support Tang for five years as he researches particle data processing and compression, with applications in fusion, accelerator, and nuclear physics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETang was also selected as a Summer Early Career Scholar of Digital Futures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBryngelson and Tang were selected as collaborators for three DOE Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/nnsa\/articles\/nnsa-announces-selection-next-round-predictive-science-academic-alliance-program\u0022\u003EPSAAP IV\u003C\/a\u003E) Centers. The program leverages the academic community to advance science-based modeling and simulation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of Tang\u2019s students, \u003Cstrong\u003EAlex de Magalhaes\u003C\/strong\u003E, received a SPARK Award scholarship from the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute. The award recognizes outstanding student engagement in energy research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded prestigious R01 grants to three CSE faculty, each valued at $1.2 million.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EAnqi Wu\u003C\/strong\u003E is using the grant to study multi-animal social behavior using advanced representation learning and reinforcement learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENIH awarded a grant to Assistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EKai Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E and Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EB. 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He was one of 39 total awardees and participated at the 2026 ML and Systems Rising Stars workshop is hosted by AMD.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EVictor Fung\u003C\/strong\u003E won a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.google\/programs-and-events\/research-scholar-program\/recipients\/\u0022\u003E2025 Google Scholar Program\u003C\/a\u003E award. He received the award in the Applied Science category for multi-modal scientific agents for in silico materials discovery and inverse design. The Research Scholar Program provided up to $60,000 to early-career professors to support advancement of their research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, the College of Computing selected School of CSE Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ERich Vuduc\u003C\/strong\u003E as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-software-center-director-lead-next-wave-scientific-discovery\u0022\u003Edirector of Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Scientific Software Engineering (CSSE)\u003C\/a\u003E. The center was formed in 2022 from an $11 million investment from Schmidt Sciences. Georgia Tech was one of four universities that Schmidt Sciences selected to host a center.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECSSE develops custom software tools and best practices to meet scientists\u0027 needs. Overall, this approach accelerates the pace and quality of scientific discovery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc advised alumnus\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EElizabeth Hong\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(CS 2025), who received a Fulbright U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative Award. Designed to promote academic and cultural exchange, the award provided graduating college seniors and graduate students funding to pursue independent research projects in Korea on STEM topics of their choice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc advises Ph.D. student \u003Cstrong\u003EMax Hawkins\u003C\/strong\u003E, who was selected for the OMSCS Pre-Doctoral Fellowship program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program provided Hawkins support to design and teach a one-credit, pass\/fail\/audit seminar course. Hawkins taught \u003Cem\u003EComputing at Scale: The Design, Operation, and Societal Impacts of Data Centers\u003C\/em\u003E in Fall 2025 and a research course in Spring 2026.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHawkins also received a $3,000 scholarship through the 7X24 Exchange Atlanta Scholarship Program. He was one of three scholarship recipients awarded to students in the greater Atlanta area with research interests in the data center industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVuduc advises Team Phoenix, Georgia Tech\u2019s student cluster competition team. Team Phoenix placed first among USA participants and sixth internationally at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/undergrads-team-phoenix-wins-top-us-honor-international-supercomputing-competition-0\u0022\u003ESC25\u2019s IndySCC competition\u003C\/a\u003E (30 total teams, 12 USA and 18 international). The team was graded on optimizing techniques and running industry standard benchmarks on supercomputers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team included computer science undergraduate students \u003Cstrong\u003EAlexander Ichtovkin\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EAlex Kim\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EAiden Lambert\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ESahil Samar\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003ESeth Yiming Shi\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003EVenkata Sai Aditya Reddy Devarapalli\u003C\/strong\u003E. Graduate students \u003Cstrong\u003ECharles Lindsey\u003C\/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong\u003EJay Saraha\u003C\/strong\u003E mentored the team coached by Research Scientists \u003Cstrong\u003EJeff Valdez\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cstrong\u003EAaron Jezghani\u003C\/strong\u003E, and \u003Cstrong\u003EWill Powell\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlumni \u003Cstrong\u003EZiyi (Francis) Yin\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. CSE-CSE 2024), \u003Cstrong\u003ERafael Orozco\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. CSE-CSE 2024), \u003Cstrong\u003EMathias Louboutin\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. CS-CSE 2020), and Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EFelix Herrmann\u003C\/strong\u003E received an honorable mention for the Best Paper of 2024 from the journal \u003Cem\u003EGeophysics\u003C\/em\u003E. 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Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Professor May Wang\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/music-and-magic-inspire-new-phd-graduates-work-brain-science\u0022\u003EChengrui Li\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. CSE-CSE 2026), advised by School of CSE Assistant Professor Anqi Wu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xinhai-pan-85b47817b\/\u0022\u003EXinhai Pan\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. CSE-CSE 2026), advised by School of CSE Assistant Professor Anqi Wu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.kaansancak.com\/\u0022\u003EKaan Sancak\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. CSE-CSE 2026), advised by School of CSE Professor \u00dcmit \u00c7ataly\u00fcrek\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-graduate-builds-fintech-startup-using-leadership-mindset\u0022\u003EAgam Shah\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. ML-CSE 2026), co-advised by Scheller College of Business Professor Sudheer Chava and School of CSE Associate Professor Chao Zhang\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ksartik.github.io\/\u0022\u003EKartik Sharma\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. CS-CSE 2026), advised by School of CSE Assistant Professor Srijan Kumar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis semester, 14 CSE doctoral students completed M.S. degrees and will continue their studies at Georgia Tech. They are:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bin-bai-gt\/\u0022\u003EBin Bai\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. EAS-CSE), advised by School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Assistant Professor Pengfei Liu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/afrouz-delshad\/\u0022\u003EAfrouz Delshad\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. CSE-CSE 2026), advised by College of Computing Associate Dean for Graduate Education and School of CSE Associate Professor Elizabeth Cherry\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ece-prg\/roy-makkar-gabriel\/\u0022\u003ERoy Makkar Gabriel\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. ECE-CSE 2026), advised by School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Ali Adibi\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/alina-gorbunova\u0022\u003EAlina Maximovna Gorbunova\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. ISYE-CSE 2026), co-advised by H. 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Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Professor David Hu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/xuanang\/author\/xli944\/\u0022\u003EXuanang Li\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. MATH-CSE 2026), advised by School of Mathematics Assistant Professor Tom Kelly\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nityamv\/\u0022\u003ENitya Maruthuvakudi Venkatram\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. AE-CSE 2026), advised by School of AE Regents\u2019 Professor Dimitri Mavris\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bioinformatics.gatech.edu\/nilavrah-sensarma\u0022\u003ENilavrah Sensarma\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. BIO-CSE 2026), advised by School of Biological Sciences Professor John McDonald\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benwilfong.com\/\u0022\u003EBenjamin Wilfong\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. CSE-CSE 2026), advised by School of CSE Assistant Professor Spencer Bryngelson\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/xiaofeng-wu-3053b6226\/\u0022\u003EXiaofeng (Alex) Wu\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. CEE-CSE 2026), advised by School of Civil and Environmental Engineering Regents\u2019 Entrepreneur David Frost\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/keyang-zhong-4a1727266\/\u0022\u003EKeyang (Alfred) Zhong\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. ISYE-CSE 2026), advised by School of ISyE Professor Chelsea White\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s CSE graduate program includes 12 schools and departments participating as home units. These home units represent the colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences. This approach facilitates an immersive, interdisciplinary experience in which students study computational methods within their respective domains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech celebrated master\u2019s graduates at a May 9 ceremony at Bobby Dodd Stadium. After the Institute celebration, graduates were recognized during ceremonies held by their respective colleges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMohammed Wazir Adain (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAditi Agarwal (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESudarshan Anand (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EArjun Bansal (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShraddha Bharadwaj (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAarushi Biswas (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnurita Bose (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHao-Cheng Chang (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENai-Jen Cheng (M.S. CSE 2026)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYida Cheng (M.S. 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In fact, not much rattles his nerves considering the five years of pressure he endured studying computational neuroscience at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore he returns to New York City to continue building brain-interface technologies at Meta, we caught up with Li to learn how he keeps such a cool head at Georgia Tech and beyond. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraduate:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/jerrysoybean.github.io\/\u0022\u003EChengrui Li\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch Interests:\u003C\/strong\u003E Computational neuroscience, eye-tracking experiments and data analysis, statistical machine learning\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation:\u003C\/strong\u003E Ph.D. in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EComputational Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (CSE)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty Advisor\u003C\/strong\u003E: School of CSE Assistant Professor Anqi Wu\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat persuaded you to attend graduate school at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMy undergraduate was at Sichuan University in China. We knew that the most cutting-edge technology and research were in the United States, so I participated in an undergraduate exchange program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, during my third year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI wanted to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience while also becoming very proficient in math and computer science (CS). This led me to apply to the CSE Ph.D. program over others. Georgia Tech\u2019s CS ranking is very high, and the CSE program is very interdisciplinary, which matched my expectations super well. I did attain a solid education in math and CS at Georgia Tech. I also advanced my interest in neuroscience and its application by studying mathematical models and algorithms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat research project from Georgia Tech are you most proud of?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/openreview.net\/forum?id=HD5Y7M8Xdk\u0022\u003Evariational importance sampling paper\u003C\/a\u003E is a favorite. That one was based heavily on statistical inference. I spent many hours working through complicated derivation calculations, often half-awake and half-asleep after several late nights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis paper confirmed to me, though, that innovative research requires both hard work and inspiration, and that this endeavor can be rewarding. The paper was selected as a top 5% spotlight paper at ICLR 2024, a world-leading conference on artificial intelligence research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECould you share more about your role as a research scientist at Meta?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have been working on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.meta.com\/ai-glasses\/meta-ray-ban-display-glasses-and-neural-band\/?srsltid=AfmBOoopWx7e8KGmSJVD8ItoQBedev-lha3aSZpHPkknZxNC4voGwoqN\u0022\u003EMeta\u2019s electromyography (EMG) neural band\u003C\/a\u003E. This next-generation human-computer interaction device connects with and navigates Meta\u2019s AI glasses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the neural band, you can use finger gestures to control the display content you see through the glasses, like swiping your thumb to scroll the screen, or writing on your lap as if you had a pen in your hand to send WhatsApp messages.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did your Georgia Tech education prepare you for this role?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy pursuing my Ph.D., I am more proficient in critical thinking, math, coding, and presentation. During my interview, I demonstrated these skills and provided my publication records. This helped me land an internship, enabled my success in that role, and led to a full-time position. Additionally, my background in computational neuroscience best matched the work on the EMG neural band team at a big tech company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice would you give someone interested in graduate school?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst, be clear whether a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree meets your work needs, or if you are truly interested in a scientific research topic. This interest should be based on your own passion, not the current trends. Interest is an important factor in deciding to pursue a Ph.D. because you have to like the topic and like it for a long time. A Ph.D. will require you to dive deep into a subject you must be genuinely curious about.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond, we are in a new era with rapid advances in information technology. Time is an invaluable resource and is shaped by technology. You have to think more about your time, consider where and how you spend it, and embrace ways to use it more efficiently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan you tell us more about your hobbies and how you keep up with them?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI started learning violin when I was five years old, and magic tricks when I was 11. The brain is a supercomputer suitable for functional computation. Our brain is an interface between the objective and subjective, where computation plays a core role in integrating these exact mechanics into interpretations of the world. This realization was one of the important factors that inspired me to pursue my Ph.D. research in computational neuroscience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother comparison I\u2019ve learned after playing violin for 23 years is that the cochlea in our inner ear is a fast Fourier Transformer that simultaneously computes the aesthetic of music for us. Performing magic tricks for 17 years taught me that all the occurrences of seemingly low-probability magic phenomena are achieved by either letting it be a certain event or exhausting all possibilities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also have other hobbies, like yo-yo balls. I enjoy performing all these skills in front of audiences. Performing brings me satisfaction when I see excitement and happiness from the people I entertain. I am very grateful to my parents for their cultivation and encouragement in doing things that bring me fulfillment. They taught me to be curious and explore my interests, to enjoy pastimes, and instilled the habit to not give up my passions. These were not secondary things that distracted me from coursework or Ph.D. research, but rather complementary parts of my life that bring out the best in me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your favorite Georgia Tech memory?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have a lot. For my research, I debated frequently with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/brainml\/pi?authuser=0\u0022\u003EAnqi Wu\u003C\/a\u003E, my advisor. These often went late into the night to defend my stances. These challenged my beliefs and made me a stronger scholar, for which I am grateful to Anqi for her time and patience. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also enjoyed performing in the Georgia Tech symphony orchestra with our great conductor,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/people\/chaowen-ting\u0022\u003EChaowen Ting\u003C\/a\u003E. 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He returns to campus this week to officially graduate from Tech, giving us a chance to catch up about his grad school experience and life as an entrepreneur.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGraduate:\u003C\/strong\u003E Agam Shah\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch Interests:\u003C\/strong\u003E Quantitative and computational finance, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, large language models (LLMs)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation:\u003C\/strong\u003E Ph.D. in Machine Learning, home unit in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (CSE)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFaculty Advisors\u003C\/strong\u003E: Scheller College of Business Professor \u003Cstrong\u003ESudheer Chava\u003C\/strong\u003E and School of CSE Associate Professor \u003Cstrong\u003EChao Zhang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat persuaded you to attend graduate school at Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s dedicated College of Computing strongly appealed to me. I was particularly drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of its machine learning Ph.D. program and the School of Computational Science and Engineering, both of which align well with my research interests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat research project(s) from Georgia Tech are you most proud of and why?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am proud of all 20-plus research papers I have had the opportunity to contribute to at Georgia Tech. However, if I had to choose one, it would be my work on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2305.07972\u0022\u003EFederal Open Market Committee (FOMC) text analysis\u003C\/a\u003E, which was also\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/dataset-committees-public-comms-yields-new-insights-federal-reserves-influence\u0022\u003Ehighlighted in the news\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis work is not only well-cited in academic literature, but the language model developed in the paper is also actively used by economists at many of the world\u2019s top central banks, including researchers at the FOMC and the Bank of England. It is also used by leading financial institutions such as BlackRock and Daiwa Securities. Since its release, the model has achieved over 100,000 downloads on Hugging Face.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat can you tell us more about your startup, ZettaQuant?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.zettaquant.ai\/\u0022\u003EZettaQuant\u003C\/a\u003E aims to solve one of the biggest challenges in using LLMs and agents: working effectively with massive underlying datasets. We serve as a layer between raw data and LLMs, helping distill billions of tokens into the relevant context that models can use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a deep-tech startup, we are actively engaging with industry practitioners to better understand how to design and engineer our system to integrate seamlessly with their evolving AI workflows. Given the complexity of the problem we are tackling, particularly in advancing document intelligence systems, we are currently very focused on research and foundational development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did your Georgia Tech education prepare you for starting ZettaQuant?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot just my education, but my entire experience at Georgia Tech, extending beyond the classroom, prepared me for this journey. I met my co-founders at Georgia Tech, and many of the initial use cases we are exploring at ZettaQuant are built on open-source research I conducted there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to research, I mentored more than 300 students through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Project\u003C\/a\u003E \u201cNLP for Financial Markets.\u201d This experience taught me how to manage teams and think about building systems with a long-term vision.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice would you give someone interested in graduate school?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Most people pursue graduate school after already completing more than 15 years of education. Also, people who are admitted to a top school like Georgia Tech are often already well-positioned to secure strong job opportunities. So, graduate school should provide value beyond what you could learn outside the classroom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore deciding, think carefully about what you hope to gain from graduate school that you cannot otherwise. Once you enroll, take full advantage of the faculty, research labs, networks, and seminars. Many students underutilize these opportunities during their undergraduate and graduate years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI would also like to quote the epilogue of my Ph.D. thesis: \u2018Advice is abundant; conviction must be your own.\u2019 Build a strong conviction about what you want to achieve from graduate school before committing to it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat did you do for fun and relaxation while attending Georgia Tech? Do you still keep up with these now?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;This may sound unconventional, but I spent a significant amount of time mentoring and teaching throughout my Ph.D. Many of my mentees went on to gain admission to top graduate programs. This included two students I mentored for all four years of their undergraduate studies who later joined the ML Ph.D. program at Georgia Tech. They are now teaching and mentoring students, completing a full-circle journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking with mentees and supporting their growth gives me a strong sense of fulfillment and serves as a form of relaxation. In addition, I enjoy listening to music, especially while coding, and I continue to do that today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your favorite Georgia Tech memory?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;If I had to choose one favorite memory, beyond the many exciting late nights in the lab, it would be proposing to my wife on Tech Green at Georgia Tech. She is also a Yellow Jacket, having completed her undergraduate degree here and currently pursuing her Ph.D. Our home truly is a hive of Yellow Jackets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EInvestment is the best word that summarizes Agam Shah\u2019s journey as a graduate student at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat is clearest on the surface, where Shah studied how public statements by businesses and financial institutions shape market behavior. At a deeper level, though, his success was buoyed by support from professors and his mentorship of younger students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShah\u2019s ability to connect and invest in others led him to partner with Georgia Tech colleagues and start a financial technology business. 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He also earned a master\u2019s in computational science and engineering from Georgia Tech in 2013.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman took on the challenge of a Ph.D. because he\u2019s always been in pursuit of a holistic view of technology. One perspective he said he needed to understand was that of the end user.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019d already done computer science and computational science and engineering, so I wanted to look at the human dimension, the user\u2019s perspectives, and society,\u201d Rahman said. \u201cYou\u2019ve got to build technology that fits into our human dynamics.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman\u2019s journey began as an undergraduate in chemical engineering at Miami Dade College and Florida Atlantic University. He switched to computer science after his roommate, also a CS major, showed him some programming he had been working on.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI couldn\u2019t sleep after that,\u201d Rahman said. \u201cI was writing software all night. I loved solving problems through technology.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEarly Success\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman invented BayBuilder, a strategic sourcing automation technology, in 1999. The software was adopted by major Fortune 500 companies. Rahman estimates it has saved these companies $1 billion in procurement spending.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBaybuilder was acquired by a NASDAQ-listed firm in 2001, and he was ready to start his next company.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve been an entrepreneur as far back as I can remember,\u201d Rahman said. \u201cI was born with it. If I saw something that didn\u2019t exist, I created it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter relocating to Atlanta, Rahman founded a new company, M2SYS Technology. Governments around the world used the company\u2019s innovative identity technology to automate processes and deliver efficient services to citizens. M2SYS also worked with the CDC to treat HIV in Haiti and Zambia, as well as many U.S. hospitals, including Grady Memorial in Atlanta, to protect patients from fraud and receiving the wrong treatment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman\u2019s most recent startup, CloudApper AI, introduced a new system architecture that generates secure software requiring minimal ongoing maintenance. His non-biased algorithm, which he created during his Ph.D. for CloudApper, is now used by major companies to streamline automated resume analysis and candidate scoring.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELiving in Two Worlds\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman began his Ph.D. in 2021, but he kept his new venture to himself and his family. He didn\u2019t tell his employees he was pursuing a Ph.D., and he didn\u2019t disclose his industry background to his fellow doctoral students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI kept the other side of me far away,\u201d he said. \u201cThe people who knew, they knew, but I purposefully didn\u2019t discuss my outside activities and experience. I wanted to fit in, and I think I was able to do that.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Rahman was at his company, he was a CEO and entrepreneur, and when he was at Georgia Tech, he was a researcher. But what he was learning as a researcher began to change how he perceived his business.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI wanted to be a researcher and think like a researcher and not just always think about sales and marketing,\u201d he said. \u201cI started bringing in more ideas about how the user should be thought of in our products. I\u2019m sure they were wondering why I was emphasizing that so much, but it was because I was applying what I was learning in my Ph.D.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNow I\u2019ve been on both sides, I want to be connected to both in the future, applying research principles and practices in product development and innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding Community Through Makerspaces\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it came time for Rahman to choose a subject for his dissertation, he returned to his roots and looked for ways technology can support young entrepreneurs and their startups. That\u2019s when he began conducting research in makerspaces.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI wanted to find out how we can bring innovation to a scale where anybody can participate,\u201d he said. \u201cI saw this happening in makerspaces where regular people learn, collaborate, and build products and companies from scratch. I saw that the community at large is facing a sustainability crisis.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman argued in his dissertation that makerspaces can play a significant role in local innovation. When people struggle to survive, it disrupts communities in numerous ways.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman details four studies conducted over three-and-a-half years that show how socio-technical factors drive organizational sustainability in makerspaces and how AI tools can foster an innovative culture within them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe compelling thing about his research is that he shows that people come to makerspaces for the tools, but they stay for the people,\u201d said Rosa Arriaga, associate professor and Rahman\u2019s advisor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHe has plenty of work from his ethnographic research that shows that a makerspace can have all the tech and resources, but if there isn\u2019t cohesion among the people, there\u2019s a problem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIt Takes a Village\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman is the first to admit that it\u2019s not possible for one man to run a company while pursuing a Ph.D. He needed a community. This starts with his family. His wife, Mohu Sultana, now serves as interim CEO of M2SYS and has supported Rahman throughout his Ph.D. research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech community has been part of Rahman\u2019s life in some way since he started his career.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESultana holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science from Tech, and their daughter, Malisha Rahman, is graduating this week with a bachelor\u2019s in economics and international affairs. Malisha Rahman has also been accepted into the HCC program and will begin her Ph.D. in the fall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman said that any student who wants to create a tech startup will have an advantage from access to Georgia Tech\u2019s network.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Georgia Tech startup community is fantastic,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is a tremendous amount of knowledge here, and the research community can help shape the next big thing. We have CREATE-X, a place where you can find mentorship from faculty who started in industry. You\u2019ll learn things I wish I knew before I started.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMizan Rahman, a 52-year-old entrepreneur with three successful tech startups, is completing his Ph.D. in human-centered computing. Driven by a desire to understand the human dimension of technology, his dissertation focused on makerspaces as hubs for community-driven innovation, arguing that social cohesion \u2014 not just tools and resources \u2014 is key to their sustainability. 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For Brandon Harrington, CmpE 2005, M.S. CmpE 2008, walking through the doors of the Pettit Microelectronics Building, then home to the Microelectronics Research Center (MiRC), during his freshman year 25 years ago changed the course of his career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach week on his way to the Howey Physics Building, Harrington passed the MiRC, wondering what happened behind its doors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne day I got the courage to walk in. I went to the front desk and I asked, \u2018Hey, do you have any jobs for freshmen?\u2019\u201d Harrington recalled. \u201cI was pointed to Bob Rose, so I walked down and had a brief conversation with him where he hired me on the spot.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat moment\u2014walking in with curiosity and leaving with a job\u2014 shifted Harrington\u2019s career path from pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in computer engineering and working in electronic design automation (EDA) to a life in the laboratory advancing microelectronics research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen he began working for the MiRC in the early 2000s, the cleanroom facilities had only three full-time employees. The small staff gave Harrington opportunities to contribute. He started with smaller tasks, from changing pump oil to sorting nuts and bolts, but his dedication quickly led to greater responsibility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the time, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/gary-spinner\u0022\u003EGary Spinner\u003C\/a\u003E, director of cleanroom operations for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and Systems\u003C\/a\u003E (IMS), played a key role in mentoring students and expanding access to the Institute\u2019s microelectronics facilities. Known for his hands-on approach and commitment to student development, Spinner helped guide the growth of cleanroom operations and the people who worked within them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGary took note of me and said, \u2018Brandon, please join the co-op program,\u2019\u201d Harrington said. \u201cI quickly found my way into the cleanrooms, and from that point on, I touched basically every system, whether it was the billing software, the access control system, or the toxic gas monitoring.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an undergraduate co-op, Harrington advanced through the MiRC, training graduate researchers on tools and developing new or modifying existing efficiency systems. By the time he earned his undergraduate degree, he had accumulated extensive experience in the cleanrooms and graduated with an offer to be a full-time electrical engineer for the MiRC while pursuing his master\u2019s degree.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn unexpected outcome of this role was a friendship that led him to a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. While working full-time, Harrington became good friends with then-Ph.D. student Reza Abdolvand. After Abdolvand joined Oklahoma State University as a faculty member, he asked Harrington if he would come help him start his research group.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was really good friends with Reza and I thought this was a way I could get his career going,\u201d Harrington said. \u201cSo I left Georgia Tech, around 2008, to pursue my PhD from Oklahoma State.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, Harrington supports the industry in a variety of ways, providing consultation for startups and large corporations alike. His work includes early feasibility studies, prototype development, productization, transfer to volume-production foundries, and yield improvement activities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe is now the director of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) development at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.amfitzgerald.com\/home\/\u0022\u003EAMFitzgerald\u003C\/a\u003E, where he leads a team delivering innovative solutions to clients\u2014all because he followed his curiosity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarrington\u2019s journey reflects the broader impact of Georgia Tech\u2019s cleanroom facilities\u2014spaces where curiosity can turn into hands-on experience, mentorship, and career-defining opportunities. 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Hope wondered aloud if Tech could be in his future.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHis father answered: \u201cSure,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EIF\u003C\/strong\u003E you can get in.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHope took the response as a personal challenge. \u201cIt awakened a mission to prove to everyone that doubting me was a mistake,\u201d he remembers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYears later, Hope did get in, but getting out proved far more difficult.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding Resilience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAs someone who\u2019d always been good in math, Hope began in computer engineering, then switched to industrial engineering. Struggling with his classes, he was faced with a hard choice: sit out a semester or leave Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe chose to stay.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt was fight or flight,\u201d says Hope. \u201cI knew I had to find something I was passionate about and catalyze some momentum\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;or go home.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe found that passion in the science of behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI discovered Industrial-Organizational Psychology and realized that the human element; how we work, why we lead, and how we build cultures, is a fascinating and useful science,\u201d says Hope.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOnce he found his direction, Hope never faltered.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EToday, he is a people leader at Google, who attributes much of his success to the resiliency honed at Georgia Tech. 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I was also a member of\u0026nbsp;Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Student Alumni Association, the Minority Recruitment Team, the African American Student Union, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the Freshman Activities Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s something you\u2019re especially proud of from your time at Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u003C\/strong\u003E I was an IT co-op at McKinneys, before I switched to psychology. I was told I couldn\u2019t receive the co-op designation on my diploma because it wasn\u2019t in my major. I read the rules, saw no language that disqualified me, advocated for myself, and persuaded them to change their minds. If that rule is different now, it\u2019s because of me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership Lessons\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your leadership philosophy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope\u003C\/strong\u003E: Show up as my authentic self. Part of the reason I\u0027m able to do that is that I work at a company like Google where that\u0027s really championed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did Georgia Tech influence the way you lead today?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u003C\/strong\u003E I learned that even when it looks like there are no options, there is always a way to get it done and move forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat concepts from psychology shape your leadership style?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u003C\/strong\u003E The scientific method comes to mind. Create a hypothesis, leverage some data, then iterate. Stay open to being wrong. If it\u2019s not exactly what you expect, go back to the drawing board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow would you describe your leadership style?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EI\u0027m a teacher at heart. Knowledge sharing and helping others grow are important to me. That said, I don\u2019t speak just to talk. I constantly ask myself: Is what I\u2019m about to say useful? Georgia Tech taught me to value thoughtful contribution over volume.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s a leadership rule you follow?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u003C\/strong\u003E I don\u2019t know if this is a leadership rule or a life mantra, but always act with integrity. Never do or say anything you wouldn\u2019t want printed in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThe\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENew York Times\u003C\/em\u003E. I\u2019ve worked hard to get where I am, but it only takes one thing to ruin your reputation, and leadership is built on trust.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn your commencement speech, you talk about the importance of leadership in everyday life. How does leadership show up in your home life?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope:\u003C\/strong\u003E My wife and I are very intentional in parenting our two boys. Our instinct is often to teach, but sometimes the best lesson is knowing when to step back. Letting them make mistakes, then talking it through together at the kitchen table, that\u2019s a different \u2014 and oftentimes more difficult \u2014 kind of leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPaying it Forward\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA deeply engaged alumnus, Hope has served on the College of Sciences Young Alumni Board, participates in Georgia Tech Connect and Roll Call, and was recently asked to join the College of Sciences Advisory Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice would you give to Georgia Tech graduates?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHope\u003C\/strong\u003E: Constantly build your brand. 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Released on April 27 as part of the outlet\u2019s TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders series, this recognition underscores their rising influence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see that two out of the ten companies on this list were founded by alumni and faculty from the College of Computing. We are bursting with pride,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vsarkar\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVivek\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ESarkar\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, John P. Imlay Jr. Dean of Computing. \u201cThis recognition reflects the strength of our academic and research programs, as well as the impact of our commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It also highlights how we are empowering our students and faculty to translate bold, innovative ideas into successful ventures. 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During this expansion, the company developed Pindrop Pulse, which \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftime.com%2Fcollections%2Fbest-inventions-2025%2F7318241%2Fpindrop-pulse-for-meetings%2F\u0026amp;data=05%7C02%7Calbert.snedeker%40cc.gatech.edu%7C87c6662c175d43c2670c08dea6d36049%7C482198bbae7b4b258b7a6d7f32faa083%7C1%7C0%7C639131623947583874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;sdata=kCCRLlhSNOGxA9HoUbViZFoOYjmbyAQbZ5jG37NEYw4%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Original URL:\u0026#13;https:\/\/time.com\/collections\/best-inventions-2025\/7318241\/pindrop-pulse-for-meetings\/\u0026#13;\u0026#13;Click to follow link.\u0022\u003ETIME named one of the Best Inventions of 2025\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIdentity, consent, and accountability are society\u2019s contracts. Deepfakes erode all three,\u201d Balasubramaniyan told TIME.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPindrop technology can confirm participants\u0027 identities in audio\/video conference calls within a few seconds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cVijay\u2019s Ph.D. research was of the highest quality, and the Pindrop paper was published in one of the top-tier security conferences,\u201d said Ahamad, Regents\u0027 Entrepreneur and interim chair of the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHowever, because of his work experience before coming to Georgia Tech, he also focused on the real-world relevance of his research, which led to the launch of Pindrop Security. He is a great example of impactful research that students conduct in our laboratories.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Pindrop, CrowdStrike was founded to counter emerging digital threats and has evolved to combat growing AI-powered security challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dmitrialperovitch\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDmitri\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EAlperovitch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (CS 2001, MS InfoSec 2003) co-founded the company and served as chief technology officer at its 2012 launch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlperovitch, recently inducted into the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/hall-fame\u0022\u003ECollege of Computing Hall of Fame\u003C\/a\u003E, played a pivotal role in securing more than $150 million in capital investments for the company, helping pave the way for CrowdStrike to become one of the world\u2019s leading cybersecurity companies. In fact, its client list includes nearly 60% of Fortune 500 companies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat appealed to me in cybersecurity is that you are never really done,\u201d Alperovitch said during a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/cybersecurity-pioneer-engages-georgia-tech-graduate-students-fireside-chat\u0022\u003Erecent campus fireside chat with students\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs long as there are human beings out there that want to do you harm, there are always security problems to solve.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsked about the founding of CrowdStrike, Alperovitch described investigating a 2010 breach at Google by a nation-state actor as a pivotal moment for him.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe industry refused to acknowledge this was a widespread problem, and that realization led me to start CrowdStrike,\u201d he said. \u201cYou no longer just have to be better than your competitors. You must stay proactive and vigilant.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlperovitch is the co-founder and chairman of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/silverado.org\/\u0022\u003ESilverado Policy Accelerator\u003C\/a\u003E and the bestselling author of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/worldonthebrink.com\/\u0022\u003EWorld on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA global media outlet is spotlighting the success of two software companies founded by Georgia Tech College of Computing faculty and alumni. 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He immediately started training for an even more challenging feat\u2014the world record for the most muscle-ups done on a gymnastic ring in 8, 12, and 24 hours.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Sunday, April 12, 2026, he surpassed all three, completing 900 ring muscle-ups in 8 hours, 1,100 in 12 hours, and 1,320 in 24 hours. (The records are unofficial until they can be reviewed by Guinness World Records.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve sort of got a recipe for these world records now,\u201d says Lloyd George, who used the challenge to raise money for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, a charity that helps veterans receive dental care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince the summer of 2025, he steadily increased his training volume, pushing past 17,000 total ring muscle-ups, and completing longer sessions, including a six-hour effort of 722 ring muscle-ups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Harder Variant of A Muscle-Up\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERing muscle-ups are a more demanding variant of the standard bar muscle-up. The sway of the rings introduces instability and makes muscles work harder when the ropes move. The grip is also different.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cYou wrap your wrists around the rings almost like you\u2019re trying to arm wrestle them,\u201d Lloyd George says. Put in physics terms\u2014a field he knows well as a doctoral student at Duke University researching trapped ions for quantum computing\u2014the rings introduce four more degrees of freedom.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Math Behind His Three Attempts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis decision to attempt three world records came down to simple math. The current 8-hour record is 843, while the 24-hour record is 1,308. No formal record exists for the 12-hour category.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI realized that if I do two ring muscle-ups every minute, at that pace I\u2019d get to 960 in 8 hours. There isn\u2019t a 12-hour record, and there are for other calisthenic records, so I thought I could set that one, too,\u201d he says.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhen he broke the bar muscle-up record in 2025, he didn\u2019t know how challenging the final hours would be. The last 50 reps were grueling, and with the support of his friends and family who cheered him on, he pushed past his limits. Knowing what the challenge will feel like changes his mental preparation this time around.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI think you have to play with the mental game and really ask yourself, \u2018Why am I doing this?\u2019 especially on those difficult training days. 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The platform uses visualization and interaction to show, step by step, how text flows through a model and produces predictions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing this approach, Transformer Explainer impacts the AI landscape in four main ways:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt counters hype and misconceptions surrounding AI by showing how transformers work.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt improves AI literacy among users by removing technical barriers and lowering the entry for learning about AI.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt expands AI education by helping instructors teach AI mechanisms without extensive setup or computing resources.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt influences future development of AI tools and educational techniques by providing a blueprint for interpretable AI systems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I first learned about transformers, I felt overwhelmed. A transformer model has many parts, each with its own complex math. Existing resources typically present all this information at once, making it difficult to see how everything fits together,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gracekimcy.github.io\/\u0022\u003EGrace Kim\u003C\/a\u003E, a dual B.S.\/M.S. computer science student.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy leveraging interactive visualization, we use levels of abstraction to first show the big picture of the entire model. Then users click into individual parts to reveal the underlying details and math. This way, Transformer Explainer makes learning far less intimidating.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany users don\u2019t know what transformers are or how they work. The Georgia Tech team found that people often misunderstand AI. Some label AI with human-like characteristics, such as creativity. Others even describe it as working like magic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurthermore, barriers make it hard for students interested in transformers to start learning. Tutorials tend to be too technical and overwhelm beginners with math and code. While visualization tools exist, these often target more advanced AI experts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransformer Explainer overcomes these obstacles through its interactive, user-focused platform. It runs a familiar GPT model directly in any web browser, requiring no installation or special hardware.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers can enter their own text and watch the model predict the next word in real time. Sankey-style diagrams show how information moves through embeddings, attention heads, and transformer blocks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe platform also lets users switch between high-level concepts and detailed math. By adjusting temperature settings, users can see how randomness affects predictions. This reveals how probabilities drive AI outputs, rather than creativity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMillions of people around the world interact with transformer-driven AI. We believe that it is crucial to bridge the gap between day-to-day user experience and the models\u0027 technical reality, ensuring these tools are not misinterpreted as human-like or seen as sentient,\u201d said Ph.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.alexkarpekov.com\/\u0022\u003EAlex Karpekov\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cExplaining the architecture helps users recognize that language generated by models is a product of computation, leading to a more grounded engagement with the technology.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECho, Karpekov, and Kim led the development of Transformer Explainer. 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Meeting Tech alumni is a great first step.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Night of Networking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ECollege of Sciences Career Educator Program Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJames Stringfellow\u003C\/strong\u003E and Director of Alumni Relations\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E organized the annual signature career event.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe put on events like this because we want all of our students ready for their next opportunity,\u201d says Stringfellow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESecond-year psychology major\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAleena Sange\u003C\/strong\u003E attended the event for the first time, and says she will be back next year. \u201cThe alumni were really helpful and reassuring,\u201d says Sange. \u201cI learned what employers look for in a resume and even received advice about contract negotiations and retirement.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFirst-year astrophysics student\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShannon Callahan\u003C\/strong\u003E agrees. \u201cWhat struck me the most was hearing how well Georgia Tech prepares you for the workforce. It gave me a lot of confidence to hear that Tech alumni\u0026nbsp;hit the ground running because they\u2019re used to learning quickly.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe evening included casual and more structured networking, with students rotating between tables on topics such as \u201cUsing AI in the Workplace,\u201d \u201cHandling Conflict,\u201d and \u201cHow to Get Hired in the Real World.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJanessa Rowland\u003C\/strong\u003E (Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 2014) works as an operations program manager for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. She\u0026nbsp;encouraged students to think beyond their major\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cSometimes an internship or class outside your major can open up the door for what you can do after Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMorgan Foreman\u003C\/strong\u003E (Psychology 2017), a technical product manager at IBM, offered encouraging insight: \u201cPeople often tell you college is the best years of your life. Georgia Tech also sets you up for your dream life after college.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2026 Internship Employer of the Year\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDuring the festivities, Stringfellow announced\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBoehringer Ingelheim\u003C\/strong\u003E as the Internship Employer of the Year. 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The first Black valedictorian of Cave Spring High School after desegregation, she loved math from an early age. Whatley often tagged along with her father who was always building or fixing something \u2014\u0026nbsp;inspiring her to use numbers to solve problems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe majored in math at Clark (now Clark Atlanta University), graduating magna cum laude. Encouraged to attend a predominantly white institution for graduate school by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJoseph James Dennis\u003C\/strong\u003E, head of Clark\u2019s Mathematics department, Whatley and Hammonds applied to Georgia Tech and Emory University.\u0026nbsp;Tech responded first with an unexpected bonus: a teaching assistantship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cEarning money to teach math and help pay for school appealed to me,\u201d she shares.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinding her footing at Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EEntering the Institute as one of the few Black women on campus came with challenges. Whatley enrolled only nine years after Georgia Tech became the first university in the Deep South to admit African American students without a court order.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019m not sure they wanted us there,\u201d she admits. \u201cBut I wasn\u2019t nervous. I was excited to learn more math \u2014\u0026nbsp;and teach it as well.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAs a graduate teaching assistant, Whatley taught undergraduate calculus, algebra, and trigonometry. Students were often surprised to see her at the front of the classroom, as most instructors were white males. She remembers professors who encouraged her, particularly her advisor Professor Emeritus\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERobert Kasriel.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cHe believed in me, especially my knowledge of math,\u201d Whatley says. \u201cHe encouraged me to speak up with confidence.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAnother professor pushed her to contest a grade he felt was unfair. She chose instead to stay focused on completing her degree. Despite the obstacles, Whatley remembers her time at Tech fondly. \u201cI really enjoyed the classroom interaction with the undergraduates and teaching subjects I loved.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe appreciates the toughness of the education she received. \u201cGeorgia Tech rewards tenacity. If you can make it through here, you can make it through just about anything \u2014 and that problem\u2011solving confidence stays with you.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoosing to serve\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAfter graduation, Whatley joined BellSouth as a junior engineer, working on depreciation studies and writing early computer programs in Basic and Fortran.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI took a class at Morehouse to learn programming. We used ticker tape, punch cards, and computers that took up an entire room,\u201d remembers Whatley.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe spent 22 years at BellSouth, earning frequent promotions. Her career shifted into a new direction when she heard a radio request for tutors at Marietta Junior High School. She volunteered and began working with several students, including a middle school girl who still counted on her fingers. Whatley guided her toward more confident problem-solving. \u201cAll she needed was someone to take the time to work with her.\u201ds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETutoring became a catalyst for change. Motivated by the difference she could make, she left corporate America.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding her impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAfter obtaining certification from Mercer University, she became a high school math teacher. Whatley planned to teach for just three years but stayed for four after her advisement class of ninth graders begged her to stay until they graduated.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ECommitted to expanding her impact, Whatley earned an educational specialist degree from the University of West Georgia and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from Emory University. While at Emory, she began an educational consulting career,\u0026nbsp; launching\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.eddynamix.org\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Educational Dynamix,\u003C\/a\u003E a nonprofit firm focused on learning and development for children and educators. Her consulting work also explored the connections between music and mathematics \u2014 helping educators and parents use both to strengthen student learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTeaching math was satisfying,\u201d says Whatley. \u201cI enjoyed going into a class where students \u2014 or their teachers \u2014 didn\u2019t believe in their ability to do math and showing them that they could do it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhatley smiles and clarifies: \u201cWhen I went into education, whether I was working with students, training teachers, or helping make changes in organizational structures, I found my passion. Looking back, hopefully, I made some lives better overall.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESharing family history\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhatley\u2019s influences are felt beyond the classroom. She is the author of several books, including\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThe Chubbs: A Free Black Family\u2019s Journey From the Antebellum Era to the Mid-1900s\u003C\/em\u003E, which grew out of her family\u2019s history. Whatley began this research while assisting with media features on her cousin, University of Georgia football star\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ENick Chubb.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EResearching her family\u2019s story led to a surprising discovery: a crumpled bill of sale for an enslaved girl that her son tucked into her grandmother\u2019s old trunk. That document \u2014 and the stories surrounding it \u2014 propelled her to write the book and preserve Chubbtown\u2019s history for future generations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReflecting on a legacy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhatley says faith and family are the most important things in her life. She has been married to her husband, Melvin, for 55 years.\u0026nbsp;Her daughter, son, and several relatives also attended Georgia Tech, with her daughter running track and cross country and her son playing football. \u201cWe\u2019re a Yellow Jacket family with one Bulldog granddaughter,\u201d she says with a smile.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EToday, Whatley is honored to have the recognition that came years after graduation. \u201cWhat I went through wasn\u2019t in vain. 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It took a while for \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/angeliquelane\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAngie Lane\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (CS 2001), but returning to her roots at the College of Computing after nearly twenty years not only helped her discover a community but also made her realize how much there is to gain from reconnecting.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow a senior professional working at the intersection of business automation and AI integration, Lane balances a high-tech career with a people-first leadership style as the head of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/884\/\u0022\u003ECollege\u2019s Computing Alumni Network\u003C\/a\u003E. In this role, she promotes mentorship, global outreach, and the \u0022non-linear\u0022 paths that shape a successful career.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the following Q\u0026amp;A, Lane shares insights from her journey from a computer science student to an AI automation expert, discusses the \u0022human\u0022 side of technology, and outlines her vision for growing our alumni community well beyond Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat drew you to get involved with the Computing Alumni Network?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonestly, it started for personal reasons. I wanted to expand my network and find my people. But what kept me engaged was something deeper. I reconnected with the College about ten years ago, and I quickly realized how much I\u0027d missed by not being involved sooner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere\u0027s an energy you get from staying close to a place that shaped you, and I wanted to help provide that for others the way I wished it had been for me.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan you share a moment or initiative with the Network that you\u2019re especially proud of?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve had some wonderful events over the years \u2014 some that really stand out, others that were quieter but no less meaningful. Reflecting on it, what I\u0027m most proud of is how the Network has endured the turbulence of the last few years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENavigating the pandemic, adapting to significant changes in our supporting staff, and still showing up for students and each other \u2014 that resilience is something I don\u0027t take for granted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow has the alumni community changed since you graduated?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can\u0027t speak to the full arc. I got involved with the Computing Network in 2019, so my perspective is more recent. What I\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ecan\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;say is that our focus has become more centered on the students, how we can give back, and how we can include our global alumni network.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy do you think staying connected to the College matters, even years after graduation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI\u0027m living proof that it\u0027s never too late and that getting involved is more than worthwhile. The relationships you build here, the sense of shared identity with people who went through something hard and came out the other side \u2014 that doesn\u0027t expire. And the further you go in your career, the more you realize how rare it is to find a community with that kind of foundation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou\u2019re now working in AI automation\u2014what excites you most about your work today?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat gets me out of bed every morning is the chance to make work more human again. There\u0027s a pattern I see everywhere right now where people are being used as the connective tissue between disconnected systems \u2014 doing repetitive, manual work that drains the meaning out of their days. It\u0027s deflating in a way that\u0027s hard to overstate. I believe automation, when done right, can give people back the time and energy. If I can add some genuine meaning back to someone\u0027s workday, that\u0027s a win I\u0027ll take every time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow did your experience as a CS student prepare you for a career in tech and business?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech taught me how to adapt \u2014 and more importantly, that I could. It gave me the discipline to teach myself new things, the humility to ask for help when I needed it, and the confidence to know I can do hard things. That combination has been the through-line of my entire career. The specific technical skills matter, but it\u0027s that mindset that\u0027s carried me through every pivot and challenge since.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice would you give to current students who hope to follow a similar path?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFind a mentor, and don\u0027t wait until you feel like you need one. The relationships you build now \u2014 with professors, with older students, with alumni \u2014 will compound in ways you can\u0027t predict.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlso, stay curious beyond your major. The most interesting problems I\u0027ve worked on sit at the intersection of technology and human behavior, and I never would have found my way there if I\u0027d kept my head down in purely technical work or kept doing\u0026nbsp;only what I already knew.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow can alumni best support students and recent graduates right now?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMentoring is the highest-leverage thing you can do, especially for students graduating into such unpredictable times. It doesn\u2019t have to be formal or structured mentoring. 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Sherrill is a Regents\u0027 Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a joint appointment in the School of Computational Science \u0026amp; Engineering. Sherrill has served as associate director for IDEaS since its founding in 2016 and as interim director since January 1, 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to see Professor Sherrill tackle this role for the coming 5 years. He understands the rapidly evolving opportunities to apply AI and data science approaches to the diversity of research conducted by Georgia Tech faculty and students, and has a strong agenda to help our researchers make the most of this explosive change in the research landscape.\u201d Said V.P. of Interdisciplinary Research, Julia Kubanek. \u201cHe also has deep experience with team building and management which will position IDEaS favorably.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs executive director, Sherrill will guide IDEaS\u2019 current initiatives, which include the Microsoft CloudHub program that supports innovative applications in Generative Artificial Intelligence, and provide oversight and support for the joint College of Computing \/ IDEaS Center for Artificial Intelligence in Science and Engineering (ARTISAN), which provides\u0026nbsp; Georgia Tech faculty and research engineers expert support staff, needed cyberinfrastructure, software resources, and advice to assist faculty with projects using large data sets or using AI and machine learning to drive discovery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESherrill will also the lead the launch of a new strategic vision, emphasizing the Georgia Tech research community\u2019s expertise in the development of AI and ML techniques and their application to problems in science and engineering, high performance computing, and academic software. Sherrill will focus on internal and external partnerships at IDEaS, creating new collaborative efforts in areas such as economics, policy, and the arts and humanities. 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He was named Outreach Volunteer of the Year by the Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society in 2017, and he is the lead principal investigator of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PSI_(computational_chemistry)\u0022\u003EPsi\u003C\/a\u003E open-source quantum chemistry program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESherrill earned a B.S. in chemistry from MIT in 1992 and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Georgia in 1996. 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He returned to Georgia Tech about a year later and has been here ever since.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig is the enterprise cybersecurity architect in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E and has spent nearly three decades at Tech as a student, employee, and instructor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong the way, he has earned three degrees from the Institute and helped shape how Georgia Tech approaches cybersecurity in an increasingly complex digital landscape.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig began his career at Tech supporting student registration and other core IT systems. He moved fully into cybersecurity about 15 years ago. His technical background was strong, but he saw a gap in his experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI had a lot of technical background and work experience, but not much policy experience,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig enrolled in Georgia Tech\u2019s Master of Science in Information Security to fill in this gap. He said his decision to enroll in the policy track was intentional.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you\u2019ve been doing the technical work for 10 years, a technical master\u2019s helps some,\u201d Craig said. \u201cBut it is much more useful to study the areas you do not already know well.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig moved into management as his GT career progressed. This path led him once again to the classroom. This time, he pursued an MBA from Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/index.html\u0022\u003EScheller College of Business\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig believes the combination of cybersecurity and business education is increasingly important for leaders and others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere is a big gap in the industry,\u201d he said. \u201cYou need people who understand cybersecurity and the business side, and people in business leadership who understand cybersecurity risk.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig is an instructor in the online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. He teaches incident response and often sees this gap among his students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMany business professionals do not know how to respond to a cybersecurity incident,\u201d Craig said. \u201cThey are not trained in it. At the same time, many cybersecurity professionals are learning business impacts on the job.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig said business knowledge is essential for aspiring chief information security officers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAt that level, understanding how cybersecurity supports business goals is more important than deep technical detail,\u201d he said. \u201cYou still need the basics, but you also need to talk to the CFO.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Georgia Tech, Craig focuses on cybersecurity architecture. His work centers on the design and protection of enterprise systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFor example, student information systems have a design,\u201d he said. \u201cWe look at how firewalls and other controls fit into that design to protect the data.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis role continues to evolve as the Institute\u2019s cybersecurity needs change. That evolution mirrors the field itself, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI has impacted cybersecurity for longer than people want to admit,\u201d Craig said. \u201cUnderstanding what is unusual is a big part of security, and AI can be very good at that. It can also be very good at avoiding detection.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig said AI introduces new architectural risks, particularly around data privacy. Tools that analyze student or employee data must be carefully designed to prevent sensitive information from leaking through training or outputs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou have to understand the inputs and outputs,\u201d he said. \u201cOtherwise, you can accidentally release data you really care about.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrivacy has been a recurring theme throughout Craig\u2019s career. He credits courses such as the privacy policy class taught by Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/peterswire.net\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeter Swire\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the J.Z. Liang Chair in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scp.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Cybersecurity and Privacy\u003C\/a\u003E, with shaping his thinking.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSo much of security is about personal data,\u201d Craig said. \u201cUnderstanding what actually makes data anonymous or not is critical.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECraig believes that privacy protection depends on training and system design within an institution as large and decentralized as Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTraining can only get you so far,\u201d Craig said. \u201cPeople make mistakes. Strong processes limit exposure even when human error happens.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking back, Craig describes his time at Georgia Tech as one of constant growth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe industry has massively changed,\u201d he said. \u201cWhat you learn becomes outdated quickly. You have to keep growing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom undergraduate student to cybersecurity leader, Craig\u2019s career reflects both the evolution of Georgia Tech and the fast-changing world of cybersecurity. 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Fund).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt meant so much that Jennifer took the initiative to reach out to learn more about our research,\u201d says Lieberman. \u201cMoments like this remind me how deeply meaningful it is to connect with people in the broader community who are navigating glaucoma. Opportunities for such personal connections are rare, but they inspire and further motivate us to achieve our lab\u2019s mission to improve the lives of individuals suffering from blindness diseases.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Personal Connection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYoungblood\u2019s interest in glaucoma research also stems from a personal connection: her father\u0026nbsp;was diagnosed with glaucoma as a young adult.\u0026nbsp;Now, Youngblood\u0026nbsp;studies the genetic and molecular factors behind XFG in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lieberman.chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ELieberman research lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cXFG is an aggressive form of the disease with no known cure,\u201d Youngblood says.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWhile scientists know that XFG is the result of abnormal accumulation of proteins in the eye, current treatments only address symptoms rather than treating the root cause of the disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe know XFG is driven by protein buildup, but we still don\u2019t know\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ewhy\u003C\/em\u003E it happens,\u201d she explains. \u201cMy work studying specific genetic variants aims to uncover this.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Genetics of Glaucoma\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn particular, Youngblood is researching the role of LOXL1, a protein that plays a role in soft tissue throughout the body, including the eyes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cResearch has shown that people with variants in the genes responsible for this protein are more likely to have XFG,\u201d she says. \u201cThat made me curious to see if the variants might be impacting the structure of the LOXL1 protein itself and how those variants might lead to disease.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYoungblood is currently testing her theory in the lab. \u201cMy hope is that new insight into proteins like LOXL1 will bring us closer to treatments that address XFG at its source,\u201d she says. \u201cThe new Georgia Tech Glaucoma Research Fund is a tremendous step forward in making that hope a reality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupport the Georgia Tech Glaucoma Research Fund\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPlease visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/giving.gatech.edu\/campaigns\/59801\/donations\/new?designation_id=a000015611000\u0026amp;\u0022\u003EGlaucoma Research Fund support page\u003C\/a\u003E to give to this specific program. 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Launched in fall 2024, CoSYAB is a volunteer leadership group that partners with the College\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/advisory-board\u0022\u003EExternal Advisory Board\u003C\/a\u003E and Friends of the Sciences to strengthen connections within\u0026nbsp;its community and support its\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/strategic-plan-2021-2030#:~:text=The%20challenge%20and%20opportunity%20for,leaders%20in%20science%20and%20technology.\u0022\u003Estrategic plan\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur Advisory Boards enter 2026 with a refreshed and energized membership, bringing renewed focus, broader perspectives, and strengthened commitment to advancing our strategic priorities,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E, director of Alumni Relations for the College of Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe board is composed of alumni who obtained an undergraduate degree from the College within the past two decades or a master\u2019s or Ph.D. degree within the past decade. In addition to participating in regular meetings, members are expected to contribute annually to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtgives.org\/giving-day\/98387\/department\/98391\u0022\u003EDean\u2019s Excellence Fund\u003C\/a\u003E, which provides direct support to where it is most needed across the College\u0027s six schools.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn 2025, the inaugural CoSYAB members engaged directly with students at numerous College of Sciences events. They shared industry insights and professional guidance during the College\u2019s students-alumni leadership dinner, career education panel discussions, and \u201cMaking Science Accessible\u201d event, which was organized by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cpies.cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Programs to Increase Engagement in the Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. At the latter, board members provided feedback to graduate students testing new ways of presenting their research to general audiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn the new year, CoSYAB will continue to build on these efforts to \u201csupport students, faculty, and programs in meaningful and impactful ways,\u201d adds Roberts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe 2026 board brings together alumni with a broad range of academic backgrounds and professional perspectives, united by a shared commitment to supporting the College of Sciences and strengthening student-alumni connections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERiana Burney\u003C\/strong\u003E (Biochemistry 2015) is excited to continue in the role of board chair and work alongside members who are equally committed to mentorship, engagement, and service.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cCollaborating with passionate College of Sciences alumni to build a foundation that directly supports student engagement and strengthens alumni connections reaffirmed how meaningful it is to stay involved with the College beyond graduation,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EReturning member\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKristel Topping\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. Applied Physiology 2021) expresses similar enthusiasm for continuing the board\u2019s efforts to build meaningful connections and partnerships across Atlanta and Georgia.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI am thrilled to return as a board member because of its impactful initiatives and tremendous potential to benefit the broader community,\u201d she shares.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJalen Borne\u003C\/strong\u003E (Chemistry 2022, M.S. 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As a member, Borne is most looking forward to supporting professional development and mentorship initiatives for both current students and young alumni.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u0027m excited to join CoSYAB because some of my greatest experiences came from the College of Sciences, and I want to use what I\u0027ve learned to benefit as many future scientists as possible,\u201d he says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELikewise,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEdward Freeman\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Biology 2021), who also joins the board this year, views his involvement in student and alumni programming as an opportunity to give back.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe College of Sciences gave me the foundation and skills that made my transition into graduate school and the biotech industry possible,\u201d he explains. \u201cI want to pay that forward by sharing what I\u0027ve learned with the next generation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2026 College of Sciences Young Alumni Board\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESathya \u201cSat\u201d Balachander, Ph.D.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EPh.D. Biology 2018\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJalen Borne\u003C\/strong\u003E*\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EB.S. 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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. 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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. 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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. In 2025, he was awarded the title of Georgia Trustee by the Georgia Historical Society \u2014 the highest honor the state can confer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Twelve Georgia Tech alumni are among \u0027Georgia Trend\u2019s\u0027 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2026.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwelve Georgia Tech alumni are among \u003Cem\u003EGeorgia Trend\u2019s\u003C\/em\u003E 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2026. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Twelve Georgia Tech alumni are among \u0027Georgia Trend\u2019s\u0027 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2026.  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