{"689472":{"#nid":"689472","#data":{"type":"news","title":"2026 Frontiers in Science: Advancing Space Exploration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/frontiers-space\u0022\u003EFrontiers in Science\u003C\/a\u003E conference. Held on April 2, the full-day event focused on space research guiding discovery and innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAs during previous editions, this year\u2019s conference featured more than two dozen scientists, engineers, policy experts, and thought leaders from Georgia Tech and beyond, illustrating how collaboration across fields \u2013 from science and engineering to public policy and international affairs \u2013 helps to advance strategic research priorities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cFrontiers is about discovery and connections across disciplines and generations,\u201d says\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lozier.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, dean of the College of Sciences and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair. \u201cThis edition provided an inspiring glimpse into the future of space exploration and the many ways Georgia Tech is contributing to research and missions seeking answers to what lies beyond our planet.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommitment to Space\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESpace research is a key institutional priority at Georgia Tech, which is home to numerous academic and research programs in planetary sciences, robotics, mission design, space policy, and other areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe recently established\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/space.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESpace Research Institute\u003C\/a\u003E (SRI) serves as the central hub connecting the broad range of space-related research across campus. Led by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/2885\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJud Ready\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who also serves as principal research engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, SRI has expanded support for space research and commercialization through initiatives such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.research.gatech.edu\/2026\/02\/26\/new-space-startups-take-georgia-tech\u0022\u003ECreationsVC Space Fellows Program\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.research.gatech.edu\/2025\/12\/10\/georgia-techs-space-research-institute-announces-inaugural-seed-grant-awardees\u0022\u003ECenters, Programs, and Initiatives seed grant program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESRI\u2019s efforts are in line with Georgia Tech\u2019s long-standing contribution to space exploration. Hundreds of Yellow Jacket alumni work in the space sector, including several graduates who are playing key roles in the Artemis program. To date, more than a dozen Georgia Tech alumni have traveled to space.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExploring the Final Frontier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe conference featured a series of panels and discussions led by faculty and researchers from the Colleges of Sciences and Engineering as well as the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESessions explored how researchers are studying the processes and conditions that support planetary habitability, seeking to answer one of humanity\u2019s greatest questions: Does life exist beyond Earth? Speakers also examined how analog fieldwork in Earth\u2019s extreme environments can inform space exploration, and how space research, in turn, can deepen our understanding of our own world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAdditional conversations centered on building better space missions through improved understanding of team and individual resilience, data collection, navigation, and the development of advanced technologies like the robots developed through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/good-dog-lassie-spirit-learns-walk-moon\u0022\u003ENASA LASSIE Project\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFrontiers also highlighted Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to preparing the next generation of space scientists, engineers, and leaders. Student training and engagement were recurring themes throughout the day, with speakers emphasizing opportunities for student-led and student-run missions and research. A panel of Georgia Tech alumni shared their own STEM career journeys, challenging the idea of \u201cone right path\u201d to success \u2014 and acknowledging the resources and opportunities available at the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA highlight of the conference was a fireside chat with Atlanta-native, retired U.S. Army Colonel and NASA Astronaut\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/kimbrough-rs.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ER. Shane Kimbrough\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (M.S. Operations Research 1998). Kimbrough, who spent a total of 388 days in space and performed nine spacewalks across three missions, reflected on his career and the evolution of spaceflight. He emphasized the expanding role of public-private and international partnerships in advancing ambitious goals, such as creating a permanent human outpost on the Moon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolicy and Public\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe conference also explored how policy influences space discovery and innovation, with discussions touching on such issues as space security, access, governance, sustainability \u2014\u0026nbsp;and the influence of technology and science fiction on public perception and policy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPanelists described current policy frameworks governing outer space as struggling to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies and expanding activities. According to these experts, increasing tensions among commercial, research, and recreational uses of space call for greater coordination among private and government entities to balance competing priorities while maximizing opportunities for innovation and exploration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe conference was punctuated by a networking lunch connecting attendees with Atlanta\u2019s public astronomy community \u2013 including partners at several universities and the Georgia Tech Astronomy Club, which set up telescopes for attendees to safely observe the sun. Later that evening, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/astronomy.gatech.edu\/Observatory.php\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Observatory\u003C\/a\u003E hosted its Public Night, welcoming the broader Atlanta community to campus for telescope views of Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and other celestial bodies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Observatory Night was a fitting conclusion to a full day focused on Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment and contributions to inspiring future generations of space explorers through research, education, and outreach.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EExperience the Frontiers conference in pictures on the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gtsciences\/albums\/72177720332868366\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECollege of Sciences\u2019 Flickr account\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOne day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature\u0026nbsp;Frontiers in Science conference.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"One day after the historic Artemis II launch, the College of Sciences welcomed more than 150 researchers, students, and community members to its signature\u00a0Frontiers in Science conference."}],"uid":"36583","created_gmt":"2026-04-06 14:05:00","changed_gmt":"2026-04-10 21:23:26","author":"lvidal7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679862":{"id":"679862","type":"image","title":" Retired NASA astronaut R. 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Cohosted by the Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and\u0026nbsp;Systems\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IMS) and the \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SEI) \u003C\/strong\u003Ewith plenary session support from the\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy Policy and Innovation Center\u003C\/a\u003E, Energy Day 2026 convenes leaders from academia, industry, government, and students to address the challenges associated with meeting the rapidly growing electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet in the heart of Tech Square on the Georgia Tech campus, this year\u2019s event explores how energy systems, materials, technologies, supply chains, and policy must evolve in response to AI\u2019s accelerating impact. As digital infrastructure expands and computation intensifies, the need for reliable, resilient, and sustainable power has never been more urgent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEnergy Day reflects Georgia Tech\u2019s strength in connecting world-class research in materials and components with the infrastructure and partnerships needed to translate discovery into scalable energy technologies that serve industry, society, and the future economy,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/people\/eric-vogel\u0022\u003EEric Vogel\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of the IMS and the Hightower Professor in Materials Science and Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnergy Day 2026 also marks an important milestone with the introduction of its first group of corporate sponsors:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gevernova.com\/\u0022\u003EGE Vernova\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.southerncompany.com\/\u0022\u003ESouthern Company\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.georgiapower.com\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Power\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/corporate.exxonmobil.com\/\u0022\u003EExxonMobil\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/southwirespark.com\/\u0022\u003ESouthwire Spark\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gems-setra\/\u0022\u003EGems Setra\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003Eand\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.tek.com\/en\u0022\u003ETektronix\u003C\/a\u003E. Their support reflects a shared commitment to advancing energy solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTektronix is excited to be part of Energy Day because advancing the future of energy starts with precise measurement and trusted insights,\u201d said Christopher Bohn, president of Tektronix. \u201cFrom power electronics and high voltage systems to grid scale renewables and AI driven control technologies, the breakthroughs discussed here directly align with the innovations we support through our products and solutions. Collaborating with Georgia Tech allows us to engage early with emerging research and the next generation of engineers\u2014critical collaborators in building a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe keynote address will be delivered by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vanessazchan\/\u0022\u003EVanessa Z. 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Bringing together leading voices in U.S. environmental and energy policy, the panel features\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joseph-aldy-0794942\/\u0022\u003EJoe Aldy\u003C\/a\u003E of Harvard University and former special assistant to the president for Energy and Environment;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/al-mcgartland-161689a\/\u0022\u003EAl McGartland\u003C\/a\u003E of New York University\u2019s Institute for Policy Integrity and former Environmental Protection Agency lead economist and director of the National Center for Environmental Economics; and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kevinrennert\/\u0022\u003EKevin Rennert\u003C\/a\u003E, fellow and director of the Comprehensive Climate Strategies Program at Resources for the Future and former staff member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second panel focuses on critical materials \u2014 the foundation of advanced energy systems and digital technologies. As AI, data centers, and advanced energy technologies drive demand for critical materials, securing them now requires integration and coordination across the entire value chain. Panelists include \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/people\/rachel-galloway\u0022 id=\u0022menur1su2\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/people\/rachel-galloway\u0022\u003ERachel Galloway\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;British consul general in Atlanta;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/vijaymurugesan\/\u0022\u003EVijay Murugesan\u003C\/a\u003E, head of Materials Intelligence and Digital Innovation at Amazon; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colinspellmeyer\/?utm_source=share_via\u0026amp;utm_content=profile\u0026amp;utm_medium=member_ios\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/colinspellmeyer\/?utm_source=share_via\u0026amp;utm_content=profile\u0026amp;utm_medium=member_ios\u0022\u003EColin Spellmeyer\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;executive strategic sourcing leader at GE Vernova; \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/haslam.utk.edu\/people\/profile\/charles-sims\/\u0022\u003ECharles Sims\u003C\/a\u003E, Tennessee Valley Authority Distinguished Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Tennessee; and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nnnyeboah\/\u0022 id=\u0022menur1sua\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nnnyeboah\/\u0022\u003ENortey Yeboah\u003C\/a\u003E, principal engineer at Southern Company. Together, they will offer perspectives on the policy and economic frameworks shaping the energy supply chain, from developing raw resources to manufacturing the technologies essential to future energy systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the afternoon, participants can dive deeper into specialized topics through three focused technical tracks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energyday\/track1_meet_demand_for_power\u0022\u003EMeeting the Demand for Power\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d will examine how emerging technologies, advanced nuclear systems, and renewable integration can work together to deliver reliable, resilient electricity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energyday\/track2-data-center-infrastructure-and-resources\u0022\u003EData Center Infrastructure and Resources\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d will explore innovations in thermal management technologies, energy-efficient computing, and the broader resource impacts of expanding digital infrastructure.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energyday\/track3-grid-technologies-and-markets\u0022\u003EGrid Technologies and Markets\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d will highlight strategies for strengthening grid capacity, incorporating demand-side management, and optimizing carbon performance as energy systems evolve.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMeeting the rapidly rising electricity demand driven by AI requires bold ideas, coordinated action, and research that moves at the speed of innovation,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/people\/yuanzhi-tang\u0022\u003EYuanzhi Tang\u003C\/a\u003E, executive director of the SEI. \u201cEnergy Day 2026 brings together the people and expertise needed to shape resilient, sustainable energy systems for the future. At Georgia Tech, we see this event as a catalyst for new partnerships, new solutions, and a shared commitment to strengthening the nation\u2019s energy foundation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnergy Day 2026 is designed for researchers advancing emerging energy technologies, policymakers navigating shifting regulatory and geopolitical landscapes, industry professionals seeking insight into emerging tools and supply chains, and students preparing to enter one of the most consequential sectors of the decade. It also welcomes anyone interested in AI, sustainability, electrification, and critical materials.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin us to explore the future of energy. To learn more and register, visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energyday\u0022 target=\u0022_new\u0022\u003EEnergy Day 2026\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/energyday\u0022\u003EEnergy Day\u003C\/a\u003E returns this year on March 19 with an expanded focus and a new collaborative momentum. Cohosted by the Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInstitute for Matter and\u0026nbsp;Systems\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IMS) and the \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.research.gatech.edu\/energy\u0022\u003EStrategic Energy Institute\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;(SEI) with plenary session support from the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epicenter.energy.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnergy Policy and Innovation Center\u003C\/a\u003E, Energy Day 2026 convenes leaders from academia, industry, government, and students to address the challenges associated with meeting the rapidly growing electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Join us on March 19 as we explore one of the most urgent questions facing the nation: How do we power an AI\u2011driven future?"}],"uid":"36413","created_gmt":"2026-03-06 20:46:52","changed_gmt":"2026-03-20 16:57:12","author":"pdevarajan3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-03-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-03-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679541":{"id":"679541","type":"image","title":"EnergyDayEmailHeader.jpg","body":null,"created":"1772830025","gmt_created":"2026-03-06 20:47:05","changed":"1772830025","gmt_changed":"2026-03-06 20:47:05","alt":"Georgia Tech Energy Day 2026 Header Image with three boxes showing an image of a datacenter, an electric bulb with energy sources around it and a multi-colored critical mineral ","file":{"fid":"263714","name":"EnergyDayEmailHeader.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/03\/06\/EnergyDayEmailHeader.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/03\/06\/EnergyDayEmailHeader.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":147447,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/03\/06\/EnergyDayEmailHeader.jpg?itok=i6baP0eA"}}},"media_ids":["679541"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"},{"id":"1280","name":"Strategic Energy Institute"}],"categories":[{"id":"194607","name":"Batteries"},{"id":"131","name":"Economic Development and Policy"},{"id":"144","name":"Energy"},{"id":"135","name":"Research"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39531","name":"Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"39481","name":"National Security"},{"id":"39491","name":"Renewable Bioproducts"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EPriya Devarajan\u003C\/a\u003E | Communications Program Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["priya.devarajan@research.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688976":{"#nid":"688976","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Groundbreaking Speaker Series Will Welcome Its 15th Turing Award Winner as Its Last Guest","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAlthough it\u2019s often unintentional, faculty can seem intimidating. So, reaching out to a professor with questions can be quite a challenge for some students. For others, not so much.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zackaxel\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZachary Axel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is a great example. Reaching well beyond Georgia Tech faculty, he started sending \u201ccold call\u201d emails in 2023 to A.M. Turing Award winners and other computing luminaries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe emails shared Axel\u2019s vision for a virtual platform that would enable Georgia Tech students and faculty to connect with some of the most distinguished minds in computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first to accept was \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/awards.acm.org\/award_winners\/vardi_9543503#150\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoshe\u0026nbsp;Vardi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a distinguished professor of computer science at Rice University and recipient of the 2020 AAAI Allen Newell Award and several other ACM awards. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZjKQTgxAOkU?si=tCcdVKLyaRrMgf4j\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVardi\u2019s January 2024 presentation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E was a hit and served as a template for what grew to become the Turing Mind Series at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree years and nearly two dozen emails later, the series is wrapping up later this month, hosting its 22nd event and its 15th Turing Award winner.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/luma.com\/n3fqy7hu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegistration is open for the final session of the Turing Mind Series on March 30, featuring 2019 Turing Laureate Patrick Hanrahan\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, widely renowned for his enduring contributions to 3D computer graphics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are approximately 70-75 living Turing Award winners. I am proud to say that we have hosted roughly 20% of them for the Turing Minds Series,\u201d said Axel, a former\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/omscs.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E student.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFifteen felt like the right number to end on. We set out to connect Georgia Tech students and researchers with Turing Laureates, and we did exactly that. Mission accomplished.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one might guess, Turing Award winners don\u2019t receive a lot of unsolicited emails from students.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.turing.rsvp\/speaker\/vint-cerf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVinton Cerf\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a 2004 Turing Award winner, says people typically hesitate to engage without some form of endorsement or introduction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat is notable about Zachary\u2019s initiative is that he undertook to \u2018cold call,\u2019 well, \u2018cold email,\u2019 Turing Award recipients to ask them to participate in the program,\u201d said Cerf, who, along with fellow 2004 Turing Laureate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/amturing.acm.org\/award_winners\/kahn_4598637.cfm\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobert Kahn\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, was instrumental in the pioneering development of fundamental internet communication protocols.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is a measure of his confidence and optimism that he succeeded in persuading Turing awardees to engage in the speaking program. Zachary did not hesitate and, in some ways, that may be why he was so successful,\u201d said Cerf.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAxel credits GT Computing Dean Emeritus\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/zvi-galil\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZvi Galil\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with encouraging him and offering guidance along the way.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cZach is amazing, and he has a lot of chutzpah,\u201d said Galil. \u201cThe Turing Minds Series is a remarkable achievement and has become the premier global speaker platform for computer science luminaries.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAxel thinks he was successful early on for two reasons: he kept it simple, and he used his Georgia Tech email address. He emailed the first five Turing Laureates from the perspective of a student hungry for knowledge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI simply asked the Laureates I reached if they would give 30 minutes of their time to virtually present to me and my GT classmates,\u201d said Axel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe says he would thoroughly research each winner so he could reference a presentation, paper, or another specific aspect of their work in his email. \u201cI did my homework. I made it very easy for them to say yes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAxel\u2019s request emails also offered the Turing Laureates \u2013and the Nobel Prize Laureates who were also invited\u2013 the option of sharing a presentation or participating in a Q\u0026amp;A. It was this decision to offer a Q\u0026amp;A format that led to one of the most significant moments of the Turing Mind Series for Axel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat\u0027s how we got legendary 1974 Turing Laureate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.turing.rsvp\/speaker\/donald-knuth\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDonald Knuth\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Known for being extremely selective in accepting speaking invitations, he specifically stated that the offer to do a Q\u0026amp;A format was the reason he accepted,\u201d said Axel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI also don\u0027t think it hurt that the email was coming from an @gatech.edu\u0026nbsp;address, as the Georgia Tech name offered us significant credibility.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnuth, widely regarded as the \u201cfather of algorithm analysis,\u201d and renowned for his foundational work, \u003Cem\u003EThe Art of Computer Programming\u003C\/em\u003E, joined the Turing Minds Series in October 2025 as its 12th guest.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThanks so much to you and Parsa for honoring me with an invitation to speak in the online \u2018Turing Minds\u2019 series at Georgia Tech,\u201d Knuth said in a note written to Axel.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was lots of fun for me this morning to try to answer the excellent questions posed by so many of the viewers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/parsas\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParsa Khazaeepoul\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is also a former OMSCS student and the co-founder of the series. Axel says that Khazaeepoul\u2019s technical expertise led to the success of the series\u2019 virtual platform.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cParsa built the series website and managed all of the challenges of hosting and scaling a platform that has impacted to date 4,000+ students and faculty from Georgia Tech and throughout the world.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Turing Minds Series at Georgia Tech hosted its first speaker in January 2024. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/luma.com\/n3fqy7hu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Efinal installment is scheduled for March 30 at 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut this isn\u2019t the end of the series. Live video recordings of each of the soon-to-be 15 events in the series are available at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.turing.rsvp\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.turing.rsvp\/\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the website, Axel says the Turing Minds Series is partnering with the ACM, the creators and distributors of the A.M. Turing Award. The goal is to integrate the series into the ACM ecosystem, where it will be accessible to the ACM\u2019s 110,000 student and professional members in more than 170 countries.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022We had a lot of people reach out to us to thank us for what we were doing. 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Intrigued by a robotic dog demonstration, Washington set out to build her own. Two years later, she built her own robotic K-9 and earned first place in several competitions for her work and presentation skills.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\u0022560\u0022 height=\u0022315\u0022 src=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tMKgEefBWp4?si=iT1_RzEXMtuArJlc\u0022 title=\u0022YouTube video player\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allow=\u0022accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\u0022 referrerpolicy=\u0022strict-origin-when-cross-origin\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCelebrate STEAM inspired me because when I saw the different exhibits, I thought, \u2018I can do that.\u2019 What made me decide to build my own was that I wanted to see how they worked. No one ever told me I was too young, but if someone did, I would try anyway,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJust Getting Started\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate STEAM was the first of more than 150 Atlanta Science Festival events across the city, culminating with the Exploration Expo at Piedmont Park on the festival\u2019s final day. Georgia Tech, Emory University, Delta Air Lines, and other presenting sponsors will host events throughout the festival, with Tech experts and others providing engaging and informative demonstrations at various events. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/events-2026\/1094-from-crisis-to-innovation\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFrom Crisis to Innovation: 50 Years of Renewable Energy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhere: The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom President Jimmy Carter\u2019s 1970s solar panels on the White House to today\u2019s high-tech solar vehicles, the look and efficiency of clean energy have been rapidly changing. Join the Carter Library and the Georgia Tech Solar Racing team for an engaging panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHear from experts about how Carter\u2019s early response to the energy crisis helped spark a clean energy revolution and see modern innovations in action. 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Their goals were to:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShowcase the College\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/research-areas\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eresearch strengths\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/entrepreneurship-gt-computing\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eentrepreneurial culture\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeepen connections between academic innovation and startups\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExplore opportunities for collaboration, commercialization, and startup growth\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe summit\u2019s guest list included founders, partners, and leaders from VC firms. Many of these firms focus on early-stage startups in SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and other emerging technology markets.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch With Commercial Impact\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarkar outlined the College of Computing\u2019s academic mission and research priorities during his opening remarks. He emphasized the College\u2019s role in advancing innovation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging research areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOne of the College\u2019s strategic pillars is what I call \u2018X to the power of Computing\u2019,\u201d Sarkar said. \u201cLook at any discipline or industry X to see where they\u0027re innovating and where their advances are being made, and that\u2019s where Computing meets that discipline.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with remarks from the dean, the summit featured presentations highlighting Georgia Tech\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem and College-led research initiatives with strong commercialization potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding Support for Student Founders\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jenniferwhitlow\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJen Whitlow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E leads Community Partnerships at Fusen, a global platform for student founders created by Atlanta philanthropist\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chklaus\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher W. Klaus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. She described Klaus\u2019s support for student entrepreneurship, including GT Computing\u2019s annual\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/klaus-startup-challenge\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKlaus Startup Challenge\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. In 2025,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/klaus-startup-challenge-showcases-georgia-techs-rising-entrepreneurial-talent\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKlaus awarded five winning teams $150,000 each\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to cover startup costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhitlow also updated guests on Klaus\u2019s commitment, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/05\/02\/tech-visionary-chris-klaus-empowers-georgia-tech-grads-launch-startups\u0022\u003Eannounced in May 2025\u003C\/a\u003E, to covering the incorporation costs for any graduating student who aspires to launch a startup.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMore than 600 graduates from last year\u2019s Spring and Fall Commencements have accepted the gift, and more than 225 recent graduates have completed their incorporation to date,\u201d Whitlow said. She added that a second cohort of Fall 2025 graduates is being processed over the next few weeks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOffering an enterprise-level view, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/saxenar\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERahul Saxena\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Epresented recent updates to commercialization at Georgia Tech and efforts to streamline entrepreneurial processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESaxena emphasized the launch of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/velocity\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVelocity Startups\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, an accelerator that provides the resources and infrastructure student startups need to bring their innovations to market.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding the Pipeline From Research to Startup\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing these updates, GT Computing faculty delivered lightning-round presentations highlighting the College\u2019s research strengths in AI, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe tighter the local investing community is with Georgia Tech, the better off both are,\u201d said Taetle, who has been a member of the College\u2019s Advisory Board for more than 20 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s critical in this super-competitive world that we do everything that we can to support this fantastic university.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaetle added that the summit was part of a broader effort to strengthen the College\u2019s entrepreneurial pipeline.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are some really big ideas here, which could turn into really big companies,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve made some great strides on the commercialization front, but we still have that opportunity and challenge in front of us.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe afternoon concluded with a discussion of next steps and engagement opportunities, led by Sarkar and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jzwang\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJason Zwang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, GT Computing\u2019s senior director of development. The discussion focused on research partnership opportunities, startup formation, and student involvement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZwang emphasized the importance of investing in Atlanta\u2019s innovation ecosystem, citing the city\u2019s strong fundamentals and pro-growth climate for entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis gives us a unique opportunity to start working more closely with the local VC community, and it\u2019s also great for our students,\u201d Zwang said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarkar agreed, saying, \u201cThere\u2019s no downside for students to get involved in a startup. It might take off and be a bonanza. 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The conversation that followed between Clough and BBISS Executive Director Beril Toktay highlighted the interconnection between public policy, wilderness conservation, community leadership, and scientific research. The session highlighted not only the urgency of protecting fragile ecosystems, but also that resilience works best when it is community-focused and community-driven.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESubsequent panels continued this systemic perspective. 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Conversations examined the feedback loops that play a significant role in determining environmental impacts, such as chip architecture, AI workloads, data center sustainability, appropriate AI usage, and who makes the decisions on data center infrastructure development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the most fascinating sessions came from Alexandria Smith, assistant professor in the School of Music at Georgia Tech. She presented an artistic yet algorithmic composition that sonified data from AI data centers. Through translating kilowatt-hour usage and interconnection data into immersive soundscapes, she reframed data centers not as static input-output machines, but as adaptive, living systems. Drawing inspiration from \u003Cem\u003EPhysarum polycephalum\u003C\/em\u003E, a slime mold without a brain or nervous system known for its innate problem-solving abilities, she invites the listener to imagine infrastructure that senses, adapts, and self-optimizes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus as a Living Laboratory\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn her session, Professor Jennifer Chirico, associate vice president of Sustainability, highlighted Georgia Tech\u2019s 2024 Climate Action Plan, focusing on building energy efficiency, renewable integration, materials management, and mobility transitions. The plan frames the Georgia Tech campus as a test bed for resilience strategies \u2014 an ecosystem where research, operations, and policy intersect. Chirico highlighted several examples where the alignment between research and implementation was essential in moving projects from modeling to pilot projects to sustained institutional change.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinding Joy in Climate Action\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERebecca Watts Hull, Matthew Realff, and Christie Stewart led an interactive discussion inspired by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson\u2019s framework for accelerating long-term climate action. Participants were asked three simple questions: What are you good at? What work needs doing? What brings you joy? Sustainability and climate research are fields often defined by serious urgency, crisis narratives, and burnout. 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A visualization system for fencing blades. A personalized AI application for analyzing blood work. All I2P Showcase prototypes. See what Georgia Tech students have been developing this semester at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/i2p-showcase-fall-2025-tickets-1748117429289?aff=article\u0022\u003EFall 2025 Idea to Prototype (I2P) Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building. This year, attendees will have even more\u0026nbsp;original inventions to view, with over 60 teams\u0026nbsp;displaying prototypes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event marks the culmination of the semester-long I2P course, where undergraduate students develop functional prototypes aimed at solving real-world problems. Prototypes this semester include a smart military drone, a gentler device for cervical cancer screening, a rotating espresso station, tools to keep AI safe, compact data centers, systems that simulate cyberattacks to help companies strengthen their defenses, and many more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe showcase is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWinning teams will receive prizes and a \u201cgolden ticket\u201d into CREATE-X\u2019s Startup Launch, a summer accelerator that provides optional seed funding, accounting and legal service credits, mentorship, and more to help students turn their prototypes into viable startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is a free event, and refreshments will be provided.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/i2p-showcase-fall-2025-tickets-1748117429289?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for the Fall 2025 I2P Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E today!\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMore than 60 undergraduate teams will present functional prototypes at the Fall 2025 Idea to Prototype (I2P) Showcase at Georgia Tech, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. in the Marcus Nanotechnology Building. 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He is a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/regents-professor-named-acm-fellow\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFellow of the ACM\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and IEEE and received the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/awards-roundup-regents-professor-earns-ieee-vgtc-lifetime-achievement-award\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIEEE Visualization and Graphics Technical Community Lifetime Achievement Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn all those years, none of his students or colleagues could recall a moment when he didn\u2019t demonstrate kindness.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHe supported me in fleshing out my ideas into a Ph.D. dissertation,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EDean Jerding\u003C\/strong\u003E (CS Ph.D. 1997), one of Stasko\u2019s former students. \u201cHe was always calm and communicated any criticism in a very positive way. He never said I had a dumb idea. He was always encouraging, and he redirected you with his input.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Interactive Computing bid farewell to Stasko on Thursday, following his official retirement in July.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the event, \u003Cstrong\u003EShaowen Bardzell\u003C\/strong\u003E, School of IC chair and professor, announced the establishment of the John Stasko Award for Teaching Excellence in Stasko\u2019s honor. Bardzell said the award will be given each year to as many as \u201ctwo faculty members in the School of Interactive Computing whose teaching and mentoring channel John\u2019s passion and care for our students.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cYou can be effective while being nice, and you can be heard while being quiet and thoughtful,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003EKeith Edwards\u003C\/strong\u003E, a professor in the School of IC who was one of Stasko\u2019s first students. \u201cHe\u2019s the same even-keeled, thoughtful person as he was when I first knew him. He\u2019s very generous. If it hadn\u2019t been for John, I think there\u2019s a chance I would\u2019ve fallen through the cracks when I was looking for an advisor at Georgia Tech. I\u2019m very fortunate he took me on.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew College, New Blood\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStasko came to Georgia Tech in 1989 fresh off completing his Ph.D. in computer science at Brown University. That was a year before the establishment of the College of Computing at Georgia Tech. The computer science program was administered by the School of Information and Computer Science, which was housed in the College of Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt was exciting because we were igniting computer science at Georgia Tech, and there were a lot of young faculty like me who were brand new, right out of college,\u201d Stasko said. \u201cThere was this spirit of working together and wanting to make something great here.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStasko said when the College of Computing was established in 1990, Georgia Tech ranked outside the top 20 of U.S. News and World Report\u2019s computer science program rankings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany new faculty members like Stasko were interested in data visualization, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction. Georgia Tech quickly bolstered its computer science reputation by positioning itself at the forefront of those emerging fields with the creation of the Graphics, Visualization, and Usability (GVU) Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of the top five to 10 schools like Stanford, MIT, and Berkeley were very strong in the traditional subareas of computer science,\u201d Stasko said. \u201cI think it helped us to develop a strength in HCI, graphics and visualization. We were one of the earliest to embrace those, so it made it easier for us to shine. U.S. News and World Report had a new sub-ranking called Graphics and HCI, and we were ranked No. 1 very early on. That really helped us.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing as a Mentor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStasko credits \u003Cstrong\u003EJim\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EFoley\u003C\/strong\u003E, the first director of GVU, who now has a scholarship named in his honor for outstanding graduate students, as the model for how to conduct oneself as a teacher.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cJim was the most wonderful mentor I could\u2019ve had,\u201d Stasko said. \u201cHe was a famous professor, and everyone in computer science around the country knew him, but he was always so humble, and he would meet all the new junior faculty and want to help us get going. He allowed us to shine.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStasko became most well-known for his research, particularly for his invention of Jigsaw in 2007. Jigsaw is a visualization algorithm that can create a visual index of a large document collection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt could help an analyst see the story that\u2019s spread across 1,500 different documents about a police case, for example,\u201d he said. \u201cOr maybe they were reviews of a product that you wanted to learn about, or which car or which TV you should buy without having to read 1,500 reviews. We used early machine learning methods to analyze the text and created a suite of different visualizations communicating that analysis.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his research, Stasko taught an intro to JavaScript course for 20 years to thousands of Tech students. Though it wasn\u2019t required of him to teach it, he said he enjoyed interacting with incoming first-year students because it \u201chelped keep me feeling young.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2007, Stasko joined the faculty of the newly created School of Interactive Computing. He served as the interim chair of the school from 2021 to 2022, and he was also named Regents\u2019 Professor by the University System of Georgia in 2021.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeaving a Legacy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToday, the College of Computing has the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/23\/georgia-tech-secures-multiple-no-1-rankings?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Multiple%20Programs%20Named%20No.%201%20in%20US%20News%20Rankings\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Digest%20-%20Sept.%2023%2C%202025\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENo. 5 undergraduate and No. 6 graduate computer science program\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in the U.S. and is the largest college on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019m not sure any other CS program in the country has had that kind of jump like we have had over the past 35 years,\u201d Stasko said. \u201cThe higher you go, the harder it is to jump even one spot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI think we knew that (the College) was going to grow and that was part of the plan. I\u2019m not sure I would\u2019ve envisioned we\u2019d ever be 150 to 200 faculty in the college, but we could all see computer science was going to be a crucial part of society going forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStasko will continue to be a part of the School of IC as Professor Emeritus. His final student, Alexander Bendeck, finishes his Ph.D. in 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBendeck will be the 25th student Stasko has advised and graduated over his career. He said he never had the funding to run a large lab, but that allowed him to invest in the students he took under his wing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI often found some unconventional Ph.D. students,\u201d Stasko said. \u201cSome of my early students started in very different areas of computer science. I\u2019ve looked for diamonds in the rough.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI see some of them now with their families and they make me feel old because they have kids who are in college now. But they\u2019ve done well. I think half of my students have gone into academia, and the other half into industry. I\u2019m very proud in all that they\u2019ve achieved, both personally and professionally.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor \u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Stasko\u003C\/strong\u003E retired after a distinguished 36-year career at Georgia Tech, during which he was a key figure in the rise of the College of Computing and made significant contributions to data visualization. Stasko was widely celebrated by students and colleagues for his kindness, humility, and thoughtful mentorship. 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On Aug. 28, from 5 \u2013 7 p.m., more than 1,500 attendees will gather at Georgia Tech\u2019s Exhibition Hall to find out at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, where CREATE-X will showcase over 100 startups coming out of Georgia Tech. Tickets are free but limited \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003Eearly registration\u003C\/a\u003E is strongly encouraged.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt Demo Day, founders bring solutions that tackle some of today\u2019s most urgent challenges across industries. Expect to see startups tackling global challenges with bold new solutions, such as: providing mRNA therapies that could transform vaccine access, using ultra-efficient AI chips that run on a fraction of the power, and building innovative inspection tools that are already helping companies like Tesla catch defects in seconds. Demo Day provides attendees an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with new products, meet the founders behind them, and experience the momentum of a startup ecosystem in full swing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDonnie Beamer, the City of Atlanta\u2019s senior technology advisor, attended the last Demo Day and spoke about moments that impressed him most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe founders of NeuroChamp had a headband that reads brainwaves. It makes me call into question what I was doing in college!\u201d Beamer said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounders showcasing at Demo Day have spent 12 weeks working on their startups during the CREATE-X accelerator, Startup Launch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEvery founder in that room will have spent the summer chasing the right problem and building a solution to solve it,\u201d Rahul Saxena, director of CREATE-X, said. \u201cDemo Day is proof that entrepreneurship can be taught and developed, from ideation to customer discovery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeamer said that the program pushes people to be creative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u201cGeorgia Tech is a safe place to try and fail and innovate, which is invaluable. Instead of just telling students to do X and expecting them to execute on it, CREATE-X allows for creativity and discovery,\u201d Beamer said. \u201cThat can be transformative for students, the Institute, and the city of Atlanta.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnlike other startup exhibitions, there are no on-stage pitches \u2014 just direct connection in a casual, interactive format. Attendees and investors can test the tech out themselves. Past Demo Days have led to venture funding, strategic partnerships, media coverage, and more. It\u2019s an energetic atmosphere with the exchange of ideas, an opening of doors, and a community building the future together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are a few kinds of naysayers; for example, some who think Atlanta doesn\u2019t have much entrepreneurial activity and others who feel isolated from communities like this one,\u201d Beamer said. \u201cDemo Day lets them look behind the curtain and see the vibrant, innovative ecosystem that they can be a part of in our city as we look to become a top-five tech hub in the nation. Georgia Tech is a huge part of that.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for Demo Day today!\u003C\/a\u003E The future is waiting for you to discover it.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn August 28, \u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u2019s Exhibition Hall will fill with the energy of over 100 startups built by students, faculty, alumni, and researchers during Demo Day 2025, the culmination of CREATE-X\u0027s 12-week summer accelerator, Startup Launch . Attendees can explore innovations like ultra-efficient AI chips and mRNA therapies,\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Emeet founders, and test the tech themselves \u2014 all in a casual, interactive format. 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Ian Burkhart isn\u2019t most people.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I finished rehabilitation, my doctors and therapist and, most importantly, the insurance company said, \u2018For someone with your condition, we feel like you\u0027ve made all the improvement that you will, have a nice life,\u2019\u201d said Burkhart, who was left with limited feeling and mobility below the neck after a 2010 diving accident injured his spinal cord. \u201cThat didn\u0027t sit well with me.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHoping even a fraction of hand mobility would increase his independence, Burkhart turned to a clinical research trial on a brain-computer interface (BCI) designed to detect movement signals in the brain and send them to a computer to stimulate the arm muscles, bypassing the spinal cord in the hopes of restoring movement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI had had four and a half years of never thinking my hand was going to move again,\u201d he recalled. 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Centering lived experiences like his is central to the mission of the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS), a new Interdisciplinary Research Institute launching this July at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf we want to build neurotechnology that truly serves people, their voices should be part of the scientific process from the very beginning,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/3728\u0022\u003EChris Rozell\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E and one of the many researchers at Georgia Tech working to understand and advance BCIs. \u201cHearing from individuals who live with these devices helps guide more ethical, inclusive, and effective research. The entire field benefits from inclusive conversations like these.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELife With a Brain Implant\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBurkhart and three others recently shared their stories live on the Ferst Center stage at \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/wired-lives-personal-stories-brain-implants\u0022\u003EWired Lives: Personal Stories of Brain-Computer Interfaces\u003C\/a\u003E, an event organized by Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ENeuro Next Initiative\u003C\/a\u003E. Their stories gave over 200 attendees a rare, honest glimpse into the realities of neurological conditions and the path to brain-computer interface research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was at a crossroads in my life at 47 years old,\u201d said Brandan Mehaffie, who told his story of living with early-onset Parkinson\u2019s disease. \u201cI was trying to figure out, do I continue with the status quo and watch my career dwindle into nothing? Watch my life with my family, my kids, not being able to go on hikes or family vacations?\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMehaffie eventually qualified for deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment, a procedure where a pacemaker-like device is implanted into the brain to provide electrical stimulation. \u201cIt changed my life for the better in ways that I can\u0027t even tell you.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen former U.S. Air Force Sgt. 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It\u0027s something I didn\u0027t want to do, but if something happened in those 48 hours to end my life, I didn\u0027t care,\u201d she said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI am now probably 99% seizure-free,\u201d she beamed as she recalled her response to DBS on stage. \u201cI don\u0027t know how I got so lucky in life, but I don\u0027t take it for granted.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommon themes in their stories were resilience, hope, and a deep desire to give back.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I joined the study, it had no physical benefit to me, but that\u0027s not why I joined it,\u201d said Scott Imbrie, who experienced a major spinal cord injury and participates in a clinical BCI study at the University of Chicago. \u201cI decided to have invasive brain surgery and have electrodes implanted on my brain to help other people.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA New Approach to Interdisciplinary Research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETimed alongside the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/interfaceneuro-highlights-atlantas-growing-role-neurotech-revolution\u0022\u003EInterfaceNeuro conference at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E, the gathering offered a rare opportunity for scientists, engineers, and clinicians to engage directly with the lived experiences of individuals using brain-computer interfaces \u2014 a perspective often missing from traditional research settings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt makes you think about how we ethically conduct research and how we recruit and interface with patients,\u201d said Eric Cole, a postdoctoral researcher at Emory University, who was reminded that many patients participating in BCI research have been on a long, difficult journey before interacting with researchers. \u201cWe should remember to take their experiences seriously and respect them. They\u0027re giving up something for research \u2014 that part we should always remember.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWired Lives\u201d was one in a series of events highlighting the lived experience of individuals with neurological conditions organized by the Neuro Next Initiative, which has served as the precursor to INNS.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA core mission of INNS is to consider how neuroscience and neurotechnology impact people\u2019s lives,\u201d\u0026nbsp;said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/people.research.gatech.edu\/node\/11576\u0022\u003EJennifer Singh\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hsoc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of History and Sociology\u003C\/a\u003E, a member of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\/about-us\/leadership\u0022\u003ENNI\u2019s executive committee\u003C\/a\u003E, and a co-organizer of the event. \u201cTheir stories matter when it comes to the types of science and technology we pursue and how they benefit the human condition. Many scientists and engineers may never encounter people living with neurological conditions outside of events like this. That will be a priority for INNS \u2014 to bring the expertise of lived experiences to the research process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIan Burkhart\u2019s lived experience reminded the audience that not every clinical trial has a happy ending. His BCI was ultimately removed after seven years as research funding ran short, taking his newly improved hand mobility with it. 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Over the years, CREATE-X has continued to grow, thanks largely to the philanthropic support of alumni and foundations who believe in its mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the last decade, the program has produced over 650 startups, $2.4 billion in portfolio valuation, and had eight founders named to Forbes\u2019 30 Under 30. Wagner shared stories of past teams who pivoted dramatically \u2014 from a glucose-monitoring pillow to a sobriety app now valued at over $350 million, and from a camping gear delivery service to a billion-dollar logistics platform.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe don\u2019t know which ideas will become the next unicorns,\u201d Weniger said. \u201cBut we\u2019re betting on you.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the kickoff event, McLaughlin and Klaus were honored for their contributions to Georgia Tech\u2019s entrepreneurial ecosystem. McLaughlin encouraged the founders through the story of CREATE-X.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom the very beginning, we challenged CREATE-X to be a startup as well. To this day, CREATE-X has raised its own money to do this. It\u0027s a reminder of what it takes to make this happen,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is the most difficult challenge you have ever taken. I think at the time, we were probably skeptical about whether students could do it. Now we know that you can.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera reflected on the impact of McLaughlin, Klaus, and others who saw the vision of Georgia Tech being an entrepreneurial campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTen years ago, this was a crazy, absurd idea,\u201d he said. \u201cNow, 150 teams are working on their own crazy ideas. Even though sometimes there\u0027s this idea of the entrepreneur as a loner, what you learn very quickly is entrepreneurship is a team sport.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKlaus spoke about people collaborating and helping solve problems together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m especially inspired by Georgia with its complex history,\u201d he said. \u201cIt continues to be a place where peace can be envisioned and pursued. I think this recognition strengthens my commitment to building bridges, resolving conflict, and lifting up voices that seek unity. As you build your businesses, you\u0027ll be building collaborations and partnerships, and hopefully make the world a better place.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the summer progresses, founders will be guided by CREATE-X\u2019s core values: experiential education, entrepreneurial confidence, and real-world impact. Weniger encouraged teams to \u201cshow up uncomfortable\u201d and \u201cleverage every single resource\u201d available.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe journey will culminate at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, where teams will showcase their startups to investors, industry leaders, and the broader community. The event is free, open to the public, and promises a front-row seat to the next wave of Georgia Tech-born innovation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDemo Day 2025 will take place on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 5 p.m., in the Exhibition Hall.\u003C\/strong\u003E For more information and to RSVP, visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Demo Day Eventbrite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X program has launched its largest-ever Startup Launch cohort, featuring 137 student teams and 25 faculty\/research teams, totaling 318 founders. The 12-week accelerator supports ventures across diverse industries like AI, healthcare, sustainability, and fashion tech, emphasizing entrepreneurial mindset and customer-focused innovation. Founders will receive mentorship, coaching, funding, and community support, culminating in a public Demo Day on August 28. 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The Atrium will offer learners of all stages of life access to hands-on workshops, specialized research facilities, industry partnerships, networking opportunities, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city, state, and Institute officials, President \u00c1ngel Cabrera said that the Georgia Tech Atrium \u201crepresents the future of higher education \u2014 where learning extends beyond the classroom and broad community collaboration creates novel opportunities and advances.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the heart of Atrium is its focus on fostering learner-centric projects. Learners will gain practical skills beyond classroom theory with access to state-of-the-art equipment, tailored mentorship, and demonstration opportunities. \u201cWe envision it as a \u2018co-learning space\u2019 that brings together the diverse people and organizations associated with Georgia Tech. Here, learners, alumni, businesses, and the community can collaborate with our esteemed faculty to transform the landscape of higher education and invent the future,\u201d said Atrium Managing Director and C21U Executive Director Stephen Harmon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning Interim Dean Nelson Baker emphasized the Atrium\u2019s role in breaking down barriers to higher education. \u201cWith leadership by our Center for 21st Century Universities, it provides an experimental platform for a growing range of activities that will break down barriers to higher education,\u201d he said. \u201cAs the new College works to elevate the academic study of learning at all levels and ages, the Georgia Tech Atrium allows us to foster government, industry, and education collaboration in service of great communities like Peachtree Corners.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Atrium will host demonstrations, networking sessions, and events throughout the year, including K-12 programs and professional education opportunities led by C21U, the College of Lifetime Learning, and partners. The space will also be available to all Georgia Tech staff, faculty, and students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGov. Brian Kemp praised the collaborative efforts. \u201cWe\u2019re fortunate to have a team here in Georgia made up of government, business, and educational leaders committed to working together to deliver results for our people,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to thank everyone here for your work on that mission and say congratulations on today\u2019s milestone.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership with Peachtree Corners brings unique opportunities and resources to the Atrium.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cWe are proud to open our Innovation Center to Georgia Tech learners and alumni and offer an up-close look into the next wave of groundbreaking advancements,\u201d said Mayor Mike Mason. \u201cBy partnering with these bright minds, we\u2019re confident we can drive transformative change that will continue to disrupt the technology sector and positively affect communities beyond our city limits.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atrium.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eatrium.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for more information about the initiative, to stay informed about upcoming programs, and to collaborate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Atrium opened April 21 at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, enhancing research, collaboration, and community engagement through innovative workshops and partnerships.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Atrium opened April 21 at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, enhancing research, collaboration, and community engagement through innovative workshops and partnerships."}],"uid":"33969","created_gmt":"2025-04-23 21:35:20","changed_gmt":"2025-05-01 01:51:20","author":"ymrv3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676915":{"id":"676915","type":"image","title":"GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","body":null,"created":"1745444140","gmt_created":"2025-04-23 21:35:40","changed":"1745444140","gmt_changed":"2025-04-23 21:35:40","alt":"Ribbon cutting event of the GT Atrium at Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab","file":{"fid":"260764","name":"GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1779890,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg?itok=szqaUoNw"}}},"media_ids":["676915"],"groups":[{"id":"66244","name":"C21U"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193940","name":"college of lifetime learning"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ymrv3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYelena M. 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BME 2023, M.S. Analytics 2024 \u2014 along with two bachelor\u0027s degrees from the University of California San Diego, but navigating a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering felt like uncharted territory. In his address to his fellow doctoral students, he intends to celebrate their achievements by stressing the resilience, humility, and gratitude it took to reach this point, as well as the ability to leave a \u0022map\u0022 for the next generation of Yellow Jackets.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022You once stood upon the shoulders of giants, who carried you to the edges of knowledge. As you stand at the frontier today, through your dedication and determination, each of you has become a giant yourself. Someday soon, new explorers will stand on your shoulders, looking toward new horizons, and you\u0027ll guide them into the unknown,\u0022 he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJhunjhunwala credits mentors, friends, and family for helping him along his journey, and he has tried to assist others throughout his time here. In addition to research and entrepreneurial pursuits, the President\u0027s Fellow mentored undergraduate students and served as group leader and an advisory board member for the GT6000 Program.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe will miss the \u0022helluva crowd\u0022 of peers at Georgia Tech, and after finishing lab work, Jhunjhunwala will travel to India to visit his family before returning to Atlanta to join the Boston Consulting Group.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMadelyn Novelli \u2014 Bachelor\u2019s Morning Ceremony\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMadelyn Novelli thought she knew what she needed to do when she got to Georgia Tech \u2014 study hard to maintain a good GPA, complete internships, and follow an established path to success. But as she finishes her computer science degree, she wants to share the concept of \u201cidentity capital\u201d from \u003Cem\u003EThe Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter \u2014 And How to Make the Most of Them Now\u003C\/em\u003E as she and her fellow graduates enter the next phase of their lives.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Looking back, I realize that my resume isn\u0027t all that different from many of my peers. It made me reflect on whether I was building a life that\u0027s uniquely mine, or just checking boxes,\u201d she said. \u201cThe most valuable capital we can invest in ourselves isn\u0027t just what looks good on paper \u2014 it\u0027s the time and energy we put into developing ourselves, whether that\u0027s through education, work, personal projects, or pursuing other passions. We have so much time in our lives to define ourselves and build our stories, and we don\u0027t have to follow a formula to do it.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Institute became a \u0022land of opportunity\u0022 for Novelli, and she spent her extracurricular time finding ways to help others in the Georgia Tech community as an active member of the Student Government Association, the NASPA Culture of Respect Collective, and working as a student assistant at Georgia Tech Professional Education.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter taking the summer to unwind with her friends and family, Novelli will begin her career as a data analyst in Birmingham, Alabama.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaraja Brown \u2014 Bachelor\u2019s Afternoon Ceremony\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYellow jackets are social insects that thrive in a hive surrounded by their fellow worker bees. From snowball fights in front of Tech Tower to the long nights studying in the libraries, Daraja Brown saw parallels between the Institute mascot and the Georgia Tech student body. While every student\u0027s next step is different, Brown implores her peers to keep their yellow jacket \u2014 and Yellow Jacket \u2014 spirit with them wherever they go.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022What ties everyone here together is not just wearing the same gown, but that we all are passionate about something, and we dedicate ourselves to living out those passions,\u0022 she said. \u0022I urge you to use what you\u0027ve gained as a student here and apply it for the benefit of those around you. In five, 10, or 50 years, I hope you continue to reflect on what it truly means to be a Yellow Jacket.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA Stamps President\u2019s Scholar, Brown served as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and captain of the Timber-Strong Design Build team. Through Engineers Without Borders, she participated in international aid projects and was a sub-team lead on the Building for Equity and Sustainability Vertically Integrated Project.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFully recovered from a childhood fear of the insect after being stung, Brown will remain a Yellow Jacket to pursue a master\u0027s degree in civil engineering after spending the summer interning with an Atlanta engineering firm.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIrene Feijoo Cedillo \u2014 Master\u2019s Ceremony\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommencement represents the final step of many graduates\u2019 Georgia Tech journey, including Irene Feijoo. While she has always heard that the first step is the most important, Feijoo wants to challenge her classmates to look forward to the next step and keep the same approach they\u2019ve taken to complete their degree programs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe habits we have built during these years \u2014 showing up, asking questions, solving problems \u2014 are what really matter going forward,\u201d she said. \u201cI hope we stay open to change, keep supporting the people around us, and continue learning. Hopefully, moving forward, it will be in ways that don\u2019t necessarily come with exams or deadlines. 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Although it\u2019s been a year since his doctoral defense,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zijie.wang\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZijie (Jay) Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s (Ph.D. ML-CSE 2024) work continues to resonate with researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang is a recipient of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medium.com\/sigchi\/announcing-the-2025-acm-sigchi-awards-17c1feaf865f\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (ACM SIGCHI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The award recognizes Wang for his lifelong work on democratizing human-centered AI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThroughout my Ph.D. and industry internships, I observed a gap in existing research: there is a strong need for practical tools for applying human-centered approaches when designing AI systems,\u201d said Wang, now a safety researcher at OpenAI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy work not only helps people understand AI and guide its behavior but also provides user-friendly tools that fit into existing workflows.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[Related: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/chi-2025\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech College of Computing Swarms to Yokohama, Japan, for CHI 2025\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang\u2019s dissertation presented techniques in visual explanation and interactive guidance to align AI models with user knowledge and values. The work culminated from years of research, fellowship support, and internships.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang\u2019s most influential projects formed the core of his dissertation. These included:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/cnn-explainer\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECNN Explainer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: an open-source tool developed for deep-learning beginners. Since its release in July 2020, more than 436,000 global visitors have used the tool.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/diffusiondb\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDiffusionDB\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: a first-of-its-kind large-scale dataset that lays a foundation to help people better understand generative AI. This work could lead to new research in detecting deepfakes and designing human-AI interaction tools to help people more easily use these models.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/interpret.ml\/gam-changer\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGAM Changer\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: an interface that empowers users in healthcare, finance, or other domains to edit ML models to include knowledge and values specific to their domain, which improves reliability.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jennwv.com\/papers\/gamcoach.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGAM Coach\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: an interactive ML tool that could help people who have been rejected for a loan by automatically letting an applicant know what is needed for them to receive loan approval. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-tool-teaches-responsible-ai-practices-when-using-large-language-models\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFarsight\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E: a tool that alerts developers when they write prompts in large language models that could be harmful and misused. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI feel extremely honored and lucky to receive this award, and I am deeply grateful to many who have supported me along the way, including Polo, mentors, collaborators, and friends,\u201d said Wang, who was advised by School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/polochau\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPolo Chau\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis recognition also inspired me to continue striving to design and develop easy-to-use tools that help everyone to easily interact with AI systems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Wang, Chau advised Georgia Tech alumnus\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/fredhohman.com\/\u0022\u003EFred Hohman\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. CSE 2020).\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/alumnus-building-legacy-through-dissertation-and-mentorship\u0022\u003EHohman won the ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2022\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/\u0022\u003EChau\u2019s group\u003C\/a\u003E synthesizes machine learning (ML) and visualization techniques into scalable, interactive, and trustworthy tools. These tools increase understanding and interaction with large-scale data and ML models.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChau is the associate director of corporate relations for the Machine Learning Center at Georgia Tech. Wang called the School of CSE his home unit while a student in the ML program under Chau.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang is one of five recipients of this year\u2019s award to be presented at the 2025 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chi2025.acm.org\/\u0022\u003ECHI 2025\u003C\/a\u003E). The conference occurs April 25-May 1 in Yokohama, Japan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESIGCHI is the world\u2019s largest association of human-computer interaction professionals and practitioners. The group sponsors or co-sponsors 26 conferences, including CHI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang\u2019s outstanding dissertation award is the latest recognition of a career decorated with achievement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMonths after graduating from Georgia Tech,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/research-ai-safety-lands-recent-graduate-forbes-30-under-30\u0022\u003EForbes named Wang to its 30 Under 30 in Science for 2025\u003C\/a\u003E for his dissertation. Wang was one of 15 Yellow Jackets included in nine different 30 Under 30 lists and the only Georgia Tech-affiliated individual on the 30 Under 30 in Science list.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile a Georgia Tech student, Wang earned recognition from big names in business and technology. He received the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/student-named-apple-scholar-connecting-people-machine-learning\u0022\u003EApple Scholars in AI\/ML Ph.D. Fellowship in 2023\u003C\/a\u003E and was in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/georgia-tech-machine-learning-students-earn-jp-morgan-ai-phd-fellowships\u0022\u003E2022 cohort of the J.P. Morgan AI Ph.D. Fellowships Program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with the CHI award, Wang\u2019s dissertation earned him awards this year at banquets across campus. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com\/sites.gatech.edu\/dist\/0\/283\/files\/2025\/03\/2025-Sigma-Xi-Research-Award-Winners.pdf\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech chapter of Sigma Xi presented Wang with the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award\u003C\/a\u003E. He also received the College of Computing\u2019s Outstanding Dissertation Award.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech attracts many great minds, and I\u2019m glad that some, like Jay, chose to join our group,\u201d Chau said. \u201cIt has been a joy to work alongside them and witness the many wonderful things they have accomplished, and with many more to come in their careers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA Georgia Tech alum\u2019s dissertation introduced ways to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible, interpretable, and accountable. Although it\u2019s been a year since his doctoral defense,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zijie.wang\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZijie (Jay) Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s (Ph.D. ML-CSE 2024) work continues to resonate with researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang is a recipient of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/medium.com\/sigchi\/announcing-the-2025-acm-sigchi-awards-17c1feaf865f\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (ACM SIGCHI)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The announcement marks the start of \u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI Fest,\u003C\/strong\u003E the Southeast\u2019s leading AI event, bringing together leading academics, industry experts, government figures, and students for three days of immersive discussion, creative partnerships, and transformative ideas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech distinguishes itself through its exceptional ability to merge foundational research with dynamic real-world partnerships. Through Tech AI, the Institute connects top-tier researchers with public and private sector collaborators to translate scientific breakthroughs into tangible societal benefits \u2014 from optimizing supply chains and modernizing health systems to strengthening national security and improving transportation infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAI is both a force to drive innovation in science and engineering and a technology to deliver concrete, scalable solutions to challenging industrial problems,\u201d said Pascal Van Hentenryck, director of Tech AI and A. Russell Chandler III Chair and professor at Georgia Tech. \u201cThrough Tech AI, Georgia Tech is redefining the pathway from academic research to tangible societal benefits, advancing fields like energy, supply chains, manufacturing, transportation, enterprise systems, and healthcare to shape a smarter, more sustainable future.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the AI ecosystem\u0027s greatest challenges \u2014 securing highly skilled talent \u2014 is being addressed head-on. Tech AI is preparing the next wave of AI innovators through advanced education and training, helping to close the widening talent gap.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI is built on four strategic pillars\u003C\/strong\u003E: applied research, industry partnerships, AI engineering, and workforce development. Together, these pillars form a dynamic ecosystem that develops responsible, rigorously validated AI technologies \u2014 and speeds their deployment in critical sectors such as energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and essential services.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI is more than an initiative \u2014 it\u2019s a catalyst.\u003C\/strong\u003E By turning world-class research into scalable solutions, Georgia Tech is shaping the future of artificial intelligence and delivering impact where it matters most. Tech AI leverages the groundbreaking work of Georgia Tech\u2019s three \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/research-innovation\/nsf-ai-institutes\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation-funded AI Institutes\u003C\/a\u003E and its network of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/research-innovation\/interdisciplinary-research\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInterdisciplinary Research Institutes\u003C\/a\u003E, creating a powerful hub to accelerate AI solutions from research to real-world impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHappening this week at Georgia Tech\u2019s campus, \u003Cstrong\u003ETech AI Fest\u003C\/strong\u003E showcases the initiative\u2019s wide-ranging impact through hands-on demos, research spotlights, student showcases, and panels featuring thought leaders from academia, industry, and government. The event reinforces Georgia Tech\u2019s role as a national hub for cutting-edge AI exploration and collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about Tech AI or explore partnership opportunities, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eai.gatech.edu\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003EGeorgia Tech has officially launched Tech AI, a bold new initiative designed to accelerate the real-world impact of AI. 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Elected to the Venezuelan National Assembly in 2010, she became a vocal critic of Hugo Ch\u00e1vez and his successor, Nicol\u00e1s Maduro. Machado became the opposition\u0027s presidential candidate for the Unity Democratic Platform in 2023 but was later disqualified from holding office by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council. Still, her efforts to inspire change did not stop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMachado rallied support behind the opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonz\u00e1lez, and organized a million volunteers to monitor polling locations and collect data to support the party\u0027s claim of victory. While the Maduro regime remains in power despite data showing victory for the opposition, Machado is hopeful that democracy will prevail. Speaking via Zoom, Machado said the courage that earned her the award is a shared value among the Venezuelan people.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Social courage is what Venezuelans have proven to have. Over 25 years, we\u0027ve seen this tyranny oppress, divide, persecute, and deprive, and we\u0027ve had many falls, but we\u0027ve stood back up. Our strength is not in firearms. It is in effective organization, intelligence, courage, and love, and there is no more powerful force than love,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPresenting the award, Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera reflected on Machado\u0027s early career as an industrial engineer and human rights activist through the founding of Sumate, a vote-monitoring group, in 2002.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022She understands systems and data, which allowed her to identify and document dysfunction in Venezuela\u0027s electoral process. She took it as a mission to bring forward solutions to address the challenges in her country. She has become a champion for her country and a beacon for fair and free elections around the world. Her story reminds us that data and technology alone do not drive change, but they are powerful tools in the hands of responsible leaders and can be used to make a difference,\u0022 Cabrera said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer children, Ana Corina Sosa Machado and Ricardo Machado, accepted the award. Ana spoke of her mother\u0027s dedication to her cause and willingness to speak out for what she believes in despite the risks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022If there is one thing I\u0027ve learned from my mother, it\u0027s that courage, truth, and hope are our most powerful weapons in disarming evil. That courage is not a virtue to be used only when it is convenient, noncontroversial, or safe, but rather its true test lies in the darkest of times when standing for what is right might mean standing alone, alienating allies, and even risking your own life.,\u0022 she said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe prize was established in 2010 to honor the legacy of Ivan Allen Jr., former mayor of Atlanta and a Georgia Tech graduate, who was known for his courageous leadership during the Civil Rights Movement. Ana sees a parallel between the prize\u0027s namesake and her mother.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Ivan Allen Jr. knew well what it meant to stand against the status quo, to fight for what is right despite the costs. Most importantly, he knew that moral courage in defense of truth and what is right is contagious. That is what my mother has ignited in Venezuela \u2014 an unstoppable force, not grounded in violence or strength but in the love of country.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event featured a panel moderated by CNN national correspondent Rafael Romo and featuring Jennie Lincoln, a senior advisor for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Carter Center; Charles Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and former director of the World Affairs Council; and Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the America Society and Council of the Americas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach panelist was asked if there was hope for democracy in the country, and each expressed their opinion that Machado is the primary factor in keeping that hope alive, and Farnsworth said she should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her work.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks to a generous grant from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Foundation, the Allen Prize includes a monetary stipend of $100,000 to accompany the award. 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His leadership has been instrumental in creating differentiated intellectual property and market-leading capabilities in AI, machine learning, and prescriptive analytics, earning him multiple patents in marketing analytics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma\u0027s academic background includes a Ph.D. in chemical physics and physical chemistry from Caltech. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has held concurrent roles in academia and industry, including senior research scientist at Caltech\u0027s Beckman Institute. His corporate career includes significant positions such as vice president at Lehman Brothers, executive director at UBS, and vice president and partner at Mitchell Madison Group, where he advised global private equity funds and venture capital managers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his role at UMG, Sharma is an entrepreneur in residence at UC San Diego\u0027s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, where he supports pioneering advancements in science and engineering. He is also an investor at Provisio Medical, a company revolutionizing endovascular procedures with its Sonic Lumen Tomography technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESharma\u0027s contributions to the field of AI and analytics have been widely recognized. He was awarded \u003Cem\u003EBillboard\u003C\/em\u003E magazine\u0027s 40 Under 40 and has been a commencement speaker at UC San Diego\u0027s Jacobs School of Engineering. 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Team Soul, made up of Ashraf Mansour, Benjamin Wilson, and Michal Gregus, developed fitness-tracking soles and shoes, combining the functions of a smart scale, a workout tracker, and a diet tracker into a singular device.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond place was awarded to Team Convexity Electronics, consisting of Calla Scotch, Levi Bloch, and Phi Cai. Convexity Electronics produces 3D-printed circuit boards that aim to be smaller, faster, and cheaper than lithography-based circuitry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETeam SuperStream, made up of solo-preneur John-Wright Stanly, took home third place. 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So, fencing as a sport is really hard to view for non-fencers, and so the idea that we wanted to do is use visualizations, animations, and replays in a similar way that other kinds of sport visualization companies did.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was the I2P course like for you all?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMo:\u003C\/strong\u003E So, this prototype actually started over the summer. I was in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/learn\/startup-lab\u0022\u003EStartup Lab\u003C\/a\u003E and just did a study abroad program. During that class, they mentioned that I2P is a great opportunity, and I had this prototype already in the works.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat surprised you about I2P?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMo:\u003C\/strong\u003E I2P was very generous with funding; we never had any issues with using up our $500. It was just really helpful because our prototype was pretty heavy hardware.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your favorite part about I2P?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMo:\u003C\/strong\u003E Our weekly meetings with Aaron Hillegass, our mentor, were always very, very insightful. I just shot him an email for I2P, hoping that we could work together on this. Sometimes we would talk about prototypes or updates. He had some really good insights, but our mentor also has a lot of industry experience and a lot of experience with his own startups. It was really fun to just ask him general questions and career advice. He was always very responsive, very supportive for us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKulikowski\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;In addition, I really liked seeing the iterations each week. I think the weekly updates kept us accountable to do at least one small thing every week. 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I have full faith in our ideas and concepts, but I feel personally like we still have a long way to go for our project. I\u2019m still satisfied with where we are now, but we never really anticipated that we we\u0027re going to win anything.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMansour:\u003C\/strong\u003E The showcase made me realize how much faster all this moves, even compared to my expectations. We came in with a very basic prototype that we wanted to improve on, but I think the potential was enough to sell the judges in this case. Now we have a big responsibility to deliver on that potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your favorite thing about I2P Showcase?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMansour:\u003C\/strong\u003E It really reminds you how much of a tech hub Georgia Tech really is. Seeing how entrepreneurship boosts in real time, especially at the early stages, is something that\u2019s really awe inspiring.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was challenging about building your prototype over the semester?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMansour:\u003C\/strong\u003E There are a lot of unique engineering challenges with the product that we\u2019re building, some we anticipated and others we didn\u2019t, but I think that speaks to the true soul of engineering. 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He also spoke about finding ideas, meeting co-founders, knowing when to persist and when to pivot, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of people think you have to have a great startup idea before you start working on a startup,\u201d Flora said. \u201cThe theme you find again and again for the best YC founders is that they were doing something that was interesting to them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlora encouraged students to explore their interests and identify problems they are passionate about solving. He also spoke about \u0022tar pit ideas,\u201d or ideas that seem interesting and novel but don\u2019t translate to a wider audience and wouldn\u2019t be widely used. He advised them to focus on ideas with clear, demonstrable demand.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe best way to avoid tar pit ideas is to get feedback from your users and find out if they\u2019re actually using them,\u201d Flora said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech alumni and Greptile founders SooHoon Choi and Vaishant Kameswaran talked about the origins of their company. Choi and Daksh Gupta, their other co-founder, participated in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/create-x-capstone\u0022\u003ECREATE-X Capstone\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and then in\u0026nbsp;CREATE-X Startup Launch to develop Tabnam, which initially was an AI shopping assistant that scraped the internet to tell users what people think about their product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe founders discussed starting Tabnam in a course and moving across the country to work on it in their apartment to getting rejected by YC, pivoting the startup at a hackathon, and developing Greptile. This AI product enables large software teams to review core changes before merging, find issues in their code, understand the source of bugs, and perform other related tasks. That iteration proved successful, gaining millions in funding and hundreds of customers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGupta spoke about a framework that kept the co-founders open to pivots. \u201cStartups aren\u2019t small companies. They\u2019re a hypothesis that asks if a company should exist in this space. That means your job is to prove or disprove that hypothesis,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more insights, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/youtu.be\/M9kDzDAlFyM?si=ztTTcywgd0Hppdv7\u0022\u003Ewatch the video of the event\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpportunities for Entrepreneurs\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents, faculty, researchers, and alumni interested in developing their own startups are encouraged to apply to CREATE-X\u0027s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Tickets are available now but are limited, so \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/i2p-showcase-fall-2024-tickets-1050916247787?aff=dailydigest\u0022\u003Eregister for the I2P Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach semester, students in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/make\/idea-to-prototype\u0022\u003EIdea-to-Prototype\u003C\/a\u003E course take time out of their schedules, similar to undergraduate research, to build prototypes. Teams accepted into I2P receive a reimbursement of up to $500 for physical expenses, course credit (undergraduate students only), and mentorship from a Georgia Tech faculty member.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the showcase, participants and judges interact with the projects and give feedback. The criteria for judging are centered on innovation and overall market and impact potential. Judges can include industry professionals, faculty members, and alumni.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout I2P Showcase history, many winning projects have gone on to achieve significant success. One is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/node\/219\u0022\u003ECaseDocker\u003C\/a\u003E, which provides an end-to-end workflow management system. The startup now has a user base of over 400 global clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Other winners of the showcase include a blockchain-based music application, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/node\/84\u0022\u003ERadiochain\u003C\/a\u003E, a personal financial management platform, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/07\/fintech-gap-dolfin-solutions-rises\u0022\u003EDolfin Solutions\u003C\/a\u003E, and an\u0026nbsp;EEG monitoring device for pediatric seizure detection, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/news\/2023\/12\/fall-2023-i2p-showcase-teams-debut-prototypes\u0022\u003ENeuroChamp\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis semester, the I2P cohort includes a digital twin using individual data and AI for health screenings and early detection, an active shooter detection and tracking tool, an AR tool that turns walls into interactive canvases, a device that detects overdosages, 3D-printed circuit boards, an AI detector for digital media, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u0027re a student with a passion for entrepreneurship, a faculty member interested in the latest student innovations, or a community member looking to support local talent, the I2P Showcase is a perfect opportunity to explore student innovations, mingle, and enjoy refreshments. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/i2p-showcase-fall-2024-tickets-1050916247787?aff=dailydigest\u0022\u003ERegister for the I2P Showcase\u003C\/a\u003E today and join us at the Exhibition Hall for an evening of creativity and community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interested in participating in I2P can do so in the spring, summer, or fall semesters. 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Who gets to be in the room is determined by whose paper gets accepted,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eilab.gatech.edu\/mark-riedl.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMark Riedl\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, School of IC professor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cInstead, we wanted the summit talks to speculate on future directions and what challenges we as a community should be thinking about going forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe two-day summit, held at Tech\u2019s Global Learning Center Oct. 28-30, convened to discuss consequential questions like:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs society ready to accept more responsibility as greater advancements in technologies like AI are made?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShould society stop to think about potential consequences before these advancements are implemented on its behalf, and what could those consequences be?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat policies should be enacted for these technologies to mitigate harms and augment societal benefits?\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA highlight of the summit\u2019s opening day was \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/meredithringelmorris\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeredith\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003ERingel\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003EMorris\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0027s keynote address. As director of human-AI interaction research at Google DeepMind, she presented a possible future in which humans could use AI to create a digital afterlife.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn her remarks, Morris discussed AI clones, which are AI avatars of specific human beings with high autonomy and task-performing capabilities. Someone could leave such an agent behind as a memory for loved ones to enjoy once they are gone, and future generations could access it to learn more about an ancestor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn the other hand, it could easily lead to loved ones experiencing extended grief because they have trouble moving on from losing a family member.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese AI capabilities are in development and will soon be publicly available. As industry and academic researchers continue to develop them, the public needs to learn about their eminent impacts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a lot that needs to be done in educating people,\u201d Morris said. \u201cIt\u2019s hard for well-intentioned and thoughtful system designers to anticipate all the harm. We must be prepared some people are going to use AI in ways we don\u2019t anticipate, and some of those ways are going to be undesirable. What legal and education structures can we create that will help?\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to Morris\u2019s keynote, the summit\u2019s first day included 20 talks about future and emerging technologies in AI, sustainability, healthcare, and other fields.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second day featured eight talks on translating interventions and safeguards into policy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDay-two speakers included:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOrly\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELobel\u003C\/strong\u003E, Warren Distinguished Professor of Law and director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy at the University of California-San Diego. Lobel worked on President Obama\u2019s policy team on innovation and labor market competition, and she advises the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESorelle\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EFriedler\u003C\/strong\u003E, Shibulal Family Professor of Computer Science at Haverford College. She worked in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) under the Biden-Harris Administration and helped draft the AI Bill of Rights.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJake\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMetcalf\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eresearcher and program director for AI on the Ground at the think tank Data \u0026amp; Society. The organization produces reports on data science and equity for the US Government.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDivyansh\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKaushik\u003C\/strong\u003E, Vice President of Beacon Global Strategies, has given testimony to the US Senate on AI research and development.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKaushik earned a Ph.D. in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon University before beginning his career in policy. He highlighted the importance of policymakers fostering relationships with academic researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPolicymakers think about what could go wrong,\u201d Kaushik said. \u201cAcademia can offer evidence-based answers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe summit also hosted a doctoral consortium, which allowed advanced Ph.D. students to present their research to experts and receive feedback and mentoring.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing an interdisciplinary researcher is challenging,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/shaowenbardzell.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShaowen Bardzell\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, School of IC chair.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe wanted the next generation to be in the room listening to the experts share their visions and also to provide our own experiences when possible on how to navigate the challenges and rewards of doing work in the intersection of AI, healthcare, sustainability, and policy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith looming questions about AI\u0027s growing roles and consequences in nearly every facet of modern life, School of Interactive Computing organizers felt the time was right to diverge from traditional conferences focusing on past work and published research and establish an annual forward-thinking conference to address societal impacts of AI-driven technologies.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Interactive Computing Chair has led a faculty initiative establishing an annual forward-thinking conference to address societal impacts of AI-driven technologies."}],"uid":"32045","created_gmt":"2024-11-12 16:43:34","changed_gmt":"2024-11-14 15:24:34","author":"Ben Snedeker","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675637":{"id":"675637","type":"image","title":" Meredith Ringel Morris, Google DeepMind director of human-AI interaction research speaking at the School of Interactive Computing\u2019s inaugural Summit on Responsible Computing, AI, and Society.","body":null,"created":"1731595600","gmt_created":"2024-11-14 14:46:40","changed":"1731595600","gmt_changed":"2024-11-14 14:46:40","alt":" Meredith Ringel Morris, Google DeepMind director of human-AI interaction research speaking at the School of Interactive Computing\u2019s inaugural Summit on Responsible Computing, AI, and Society.","file":{"fid":"259283","name":"Summit on Responsible Computing, AI, and Society_86A9894-Enhanced-NR.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/14\/Summit%20on%20Responsible%20Computing%2C%20AI%2C%20and%20Society_86A9894-Enhanced-NR.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/14\/Summit%20on%20Responsible%20Computing%2C%20AI%2C%20and%20Society_86A9894-Enhanced-NR.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":27034,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/14\/Summit%20on%20Responsible%20Computing%2C%20AI%2C%20and%20Society_86A9894-Enhanced-NR.jpg?itok=eDdLEdcM"}},"675595":{"id":"675595","type":"image","title":"School of IC\u0027s Josiah Hester (left) and Cindy Lin discuss AI\u0027s future impact on sustainability. 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Ehmer Theater for a panel event hosted by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The panel will feature Y Combinator Group Partner\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ycombinator.com\/people\/brad-flora\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrad Flora\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the founders of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.greptile.com\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreptile\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, all Georgia Tech alumni, who will discuss their experiences with the startup accelerator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince tickets are limited, students are encouraged to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/events.ycombinator.com\/ycatgt\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERSVP for Y Combinator @ Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. As a part of the event, students can apply for Office Hours With Flora, which will be held earlier in the day, by answering optional questions in the RSVP form. Y Combinator will notify selected students. The sessions enable students to discuss side projects or startups, startup idea development, finding co-founders, and monetizing products. Confirmed RSVPs are required to attend the event and office hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EY Combinator offers an intensive, three-month program designed to help startups succeed. It provides startups with seed funding, mentorship, and access to a network of investors, industry experts, and alumni.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, Daksh Gupta and SooHoon Choi participated in CREATE-X \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and developed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/company\/tabnam\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETabnam\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which became Greptile after several iterations. Initially, the startup was promoted as an AI shopping assistant that scrapes the internet to tell users what people think about their product.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2023, after they graduated from Georgia Tech, Choi, Gupta, and Vaishant Kameswaran launched the latest version of the startup. Now the AI platform focuses on entire codebases and allows users to query via an API. Through the platform, users chat with their codebases, generate descriptions for tickets, automate PR reviews, and build custom internal tools and automations on top of the API. Over 800 software teams, including Wombo, Metamask, Warp, Exa AI, Bland, and Leya, use Greptile. In June, it had a $4 million seed round. Greptile was part of Y Combinator\u2019s Winter 2024 cohort.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor those inspired by Greptile\u2019s success and interested in launching their own startup, CREATE-X is currently accepting\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/airtable.com\/appaTqlTL2zQkXBBR\/pagdkIvjQbvDbSD2F\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eapplications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for Summer 2025 Startup Launch. The priority deadline is Sunday, Nov. 17. 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This free event, attracting more than 1,500 people annually, allows the public to explore products from over 100 newly minted startups, ranging from consumer apps to deep tech. It also provides a chance to engage with more than 250 founders thanks to its no-pitch format.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its inception in 2014, CREATE-X has worked to infuse a spirit of entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech. From supporting eight teams in its inaugural cohort, the program has grown to support the launch of over 100 startups this summer, bringing the total to 560 startup teams boasting a total portfolio valuation of over $2 billion. In the last year, the program has expanded internationally and looks to continue building opportunities for its students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cOur mission is to instill entrepreneurial confidence. 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There will be no crowd inside the Warner Media campus on Techwood Drive, where the debate will take place, but the \u003Cem\u003ETechnique\u0027s\u003C\/em\u003E managing editor, Alec Grosswald, will be in the center of the media frenzy taking place across the street.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGranted a credential to attend media row and the spin room inside McCamish Pavilion alongside national and local media, Grosswald will provide live updates and a behind-the-scenes look inside the event on the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gt_nique\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Epublication\u0027s Instagram page\u003C\/a\u003E. Additional updates will be posted to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nique.net\/about\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe paper\u2019s website\u003C\/a\u003E throughout the evening.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third-year mechanical engineering student and his colleagues on the editorial board fielded policy questions from classmates with the intent of giving the student body a seat at the table.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Our goal is to take students\u0027 questions and broadcast the answers from campaign surrogates in the spin room,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want the students to have a voice. That\u0027s something we\u0027ve discussed as young voters, and not feeling valued is a potential driving factor behind low youth voter turnout.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeading into Thursday\u0027s debate coverage, the paper\u0027s editorial board shared one of its \u201cconsensus opinion\u201d pieces outlining thoughts on the current state of youth voters in Georgia as the election cycle ramps up. The \u003Cem\u003ETechnique\u003C\/em\u003E will release a comprehensive recap early next week from Grosswald\u0027s coverage, complete with interviews and reactions. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe debate\u0027s proximity to campus created an opportunity for the student newspaper to garner real-world experience alongside journalists from around the world, and Grosswald is elated to represent the \u003Cem\u003ETechnique\u003C\/em\u003E on the floor. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It\u0027s gratifying that bigger news organizations and institutions are recognizing the value of student media, and it\u0027s validating that we\u0027ll have the same opportunity to get answers for our audience,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a real opportunity to grow our platform and the voice of student media.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThursday\u0027s debate will cause congestion throughout the Georgia Tech campus. 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Cabrera\u2019s remarks focused on Georgia Tech\u2019s role on the frontlines of research and education informing how we respond to climate challenges \u2014 and noted that the Institute\u2019s work must extend beyond our laboratories and classrooms.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is essential that we not only do the science, but that we also tell that science to the world,\u201d Cabrera says.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInterdisciplinary inquiry\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Frontiers in Science featured an array of climate research and initiatives led by the College of Sciences, fellow colleges across Georgia Tech, and the wider Atlanta community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing a three-year hiatus of the Frontiers series, the 2024 edition re-envisioned the signature annual event as a research conference and symposium to convene campus experts \u2014 and to incubate seed grant proposals to support the work of early career faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrontiers previously hosted Nobel laureates and invited thought leaders for individual talks across the College\u2019s six schools, and celebrated milestones like the International Year of the Periodic Table of the Chemical Elements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis year, we wanted to showcase what we are doing right here in the College of Sciences and throughout the Institute,\u201d says \u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E, dean of the College of Sciences, Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair and professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. \u201cOur faculty are at the forefront of broadening our knowledgebase and uncovering solutions in areas critical to the planet and our well-being. We wanted to uplift that work and see what sort of connections could be made.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EConnections and collaboration were key themes of the day as faculty, staff, students, and alumni participants representing all six Georgia Tech colleges shared research results and ongoing work and discussed collaborative ideas for horizons ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cScientists alone cannot [create accurate models],\u201d noted \u003Cstrong\u003EAnnalisa Bracco\u003C\/strong\u003E, professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and associate chair for Research, who shared her own research alongside Lozier, who presented a version of her \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/susan_lozier_is_climate_change_slowing_down_the_ocean\u0022\u003E2024 TED Talk\u003C\/a\u003E on ocean overturning. \u201cEngineers alone cannot do it. 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