{"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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It quickly went viral after its debut, reaching 150,000 users in its first three months. More than 563,000 people worldwide have used the tool so far.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlobal interest in Transformer Explainer continues when the team presents the tool at the 2026 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chi2026.acm.org\/\u0022\u003ECHI 2026\u003C\/a\u003E). CHI, the world\u2019s most prestigious conference on human-computer interaction, will take place in Barcelona, April 13-17.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/research\/chi-2026\/\u0022\u003ERelated: GT @ CHI 2026\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere are moments when LLMs can seem almost like a person with their own will and personality, and that misperception has real consequences. For example, there have been cases where teenagers have made poor decisions based on conversations with LLMs,\u201d said Ph.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aereeeee.github.io\/\u0022\u003EAeree Cho\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUnderstanding that an LLM is fundamentally a model that predicts the probability distribution of the next token helps users avoid taking its outputs as absolute. What you put in shapes what comes out, and that understanding helps people engage with AI more carefully and critically.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA transformer is a neural network architecture that changes data input sequence into an output. Text, audio, and images are forms of processed data, which is why transformers are common in generative AI models. They do this by learning context and tracking mathematical relationships between sequence components.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransformer Explainer demystifies how transformers work. The platform uses visualization and interaction to show, step by step, how text flows through a model and produces predictions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing this approach, Transformer Explainer impacts the AI landscape in four main ways:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt counters hype and misconceptions surrounding AI by showing how transformers work.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt improves AI literacy among users by removing technical barriers and lowering the entry for learning about AI.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt expands AI education by helping instructors teach AI mechanisms without extensive setup or computing resources.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt influences future development of AI tools and educational techniques by providing a blueprint for interpretable AI systems.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen I first learned about transformers, I felt overwhelmed. A transformer model has many parts, each with its own complex math. Existing resources typically present all this information at once, making it difficult to see how everything fits together,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gracekimcy.github.io\/\u0022\u003EGrace Kim\u003C\/a\u003E, a dual B.S.\/M.S. computer science student.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBy leveraging interactive visualization, we use levels of abstraction to first show the big picture of the entire model. Then users click into individual parts to reveal the underlying details and math. This way, Transformer Explainer makes learning far less intimidating.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany users don\u2019t know what transformers are or how they work. The Georgia Tech team found that people often misunderstand AI. Some label AI with human-like characteristics, such as creativity. Others even describe it as working like magic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurthermore, barriers make it hard for students interested in transformers to start learning. Tutorials tend to be too technical and overwhelm beginners with math and code. While visualization tools exist, these often target more advanced AI experts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransformer Explainer overcomes these obstacles through its interactive, user-focused platform. It runs a familiar GPT model directly in any web browser, requiring no installation or special hardware.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsers can enter their own text and watch the model predict the next word in real time. Sankey-style diagrams show how information moves through embeddings, attention heads, and transformer blocks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe platform also lets users switch between high-level concepts and detailed math. By adjusting temperature settings, users can see how randomness affects predictions. This reveals how probabilities drive AI outputs, rather than creativity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMillions of people around the world interact with transformer-driven AI. We believe that it is crucial to bridge the gap between day-to-day user experience and the models\u0027 technical reality, ensuring these tools are not misinterpreted as human-like or seen as sentient,\u201d said Ph.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.alexkarpekov.com\/\u0022\u003EAlex Karpekov\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cExplaining the architecture helps users recognize that language generated by models is a product of computation, leading to a more grounded engagement with the technology.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECho, Karpekov, and Kim led the development of Transformer Explainer. Ph.D. students\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/alechelbling.com\/\u0022\u003EAlec Helbling\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/seongmin.xyz\/\u0022\u003ESeongmin Lee\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bhoov.com\/\u0022\u003EBen Hoover\u003C\/a\u003E, and alumnus\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/zijie.wang\/\u0022\u003EZijie (Jay) Wang\u003C\/a\u003E assisted on the project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/polochau\/\u0022\u003EPolo Chau\u003C\/a\u003E supervised the group and their work. His lab focuses on data science, human-centered AI, and visualization for social good.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcceptance at CHI 2026 stems from the team winning the best poster award at the 2024 IEEE Visualization Conference. 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It also slows progress toward building new AI applications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers are making AI easier to understand through their work on Transformer Explainer. The free, online tool shows non-experts how ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models (LLMs) process language.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/poloclub.github.io\/transformer-explainer\/\u0022\u003ETransformer Explainer\u003C\/a\u003E is easy to use and runs on any web browser. It quickly went viral after its debut, reaching 150,000 users in its first three months. More than 563,000 people worldwide have used the tool so far.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGlobal interest in Transformer Explainer continues when the team presents the tool at the 2026 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chi2026.acm.org\/\u0022\u003ECHI 2026\u003C\/a\u003E). 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His courses were highly structured and consistent. Lectures, exams, office hours, and semester breaks were always known months in advance. The goals were clear, the outcomes known, and the educational journey largely mapped. Then, he heard about CREATE-X.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Spark of Curiosity\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn 2017, faculty conversations began circulating about a new kind of capstone experience, one driven by student discovery and entrepreneurial thinking rather than predetermined client requirements. The idea intrigued Omojokun.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI remember thinking, this is really different from anything I\u2019ve ever taught,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn his previous courses, Omojokun took pride in providing the structured, rigorous framework students needed to master complex concepts. While those interactions were dynamic, the curriculum required a specific, focused trajectory. CREATE-X offered a different kind of challenge: the \u0022X\u0022 of the program, representing undefined, endless potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cCREATE-X is full of unknowns. You don\u2019t know what industry the students are diving into, what roadblocks they\u2019ll run into and navigate out of, or what small- to large-scale successes they\u2019ll achieve throughout the semester. It really had my blood pumping,\u201d he said. As someone who loves the challenge of academia, it was an invigorating way to help the next generation apply what they\u2019ve learned in a new context.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOmojokun co-taught the first CREATE-X Capstone section with College of Computing students in fall 2018 alongside Craig Forest, associate director of the Invention Studio. While the initial computer science cohort was small, the experience was immediately powerful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt was humble beginnings but deeply eye-opening,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIn this new environment, students weren\u0027t just solving problems; they were seeking them and sometimes pivoting. Traditional client-driven capstones offer students invaluable experiences in delivering high-quality products, responding to clients\u2019 often evolving needs, and adhering to professional standards. CREATE-X added a layer of venture-validation, requiring students to identify a gap in the market and build something with commercial viability.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs the semesters continued, CREATE-X grew from a program with an interesting capstone course Omojokun enthusiastically co-taught to a professional inflection point for him. He found himself talking about it frequently, with colleagues, with students, even with prospective undergraduates who may not see a capstone for years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHe began encouraging prospective and incoming students to take CREATE-X pathways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cI would tell students, down to first-year students, when you get that opportunity to engage with CREATE-X, take it. You don\u2019t even have to wait until capstone, as there are multiple pathways; in fact, Startup Lab has no prerequisites. Whatever path you take, you\u2019ll remember it for years to come. Whether you officially take a problem solution to market or not, the entrepreneurial confidence gained is priceless.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESpreading CREATE-X Into the College of Computing\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBy 2020, when the first Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship cohort opened, applying felt natural. He had already become an unofficial ambassador for CREATE-X, helping students navigate options, promoting programs in classes, and rallying colleagues to engage.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt was an opportunity to become more connected to this thing that I felt was changing the game on campus,\u201d he said. \u201cIt cemented my affiliation with CREATE-X.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe fellowship gave name and weight to the work he was already doing, while also expanding what was possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship provides faculty with $15,000 in discretionary funding, which can support a one-semester break from teaching, along with structured training in evidence\u2011based entrepreneurship, dedicated mentorship, and the opportunity to work closely with students launching startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe fellowship also equips faculty to become entrepreneurial instructors and mentors through the CREATE\u2011X ecosystem, giving them tools to integrate entrepreneurship into their coursework and curricula. Each cohort of fellows is trained to embed entrepreneurial methods, develop new innovation\u2011focused assignments, and serve as advisors within programs like Startup Lab, Idea\u2011to\u2011Prototype, and Startup Launch.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFor faculty across Georgia Tech, the fellowship offers something rare: institutional backing, resources, and formal recognition for bringing entrepreneurship into their teaching and shaping how students learn to become problem\u2011solvers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOmojokun said he sees CREATE-X as the apex of applying technical fundamentals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs part of the fellowship, Omojokun brought the program\u2019s ethos into his courses, even a foundational course like CS 1331: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, where he created a CREATE-X\u2013branded final project. Students built a \u201cproblem database\u201d application as their final homework assignment, cataloging real issues they encountered in daily life, assessing their skills to solve them, evaluating markets and metrics, and then deciding potential pathways forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s an innovation diary,\u201d he said. \u201cA tool that can get them closer to thinking like a founder.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe response from students, including many non-computing majors who take his section each semester, has been overwhelmingly positive. While the project is challenging, the open-ended nature and real-world relevance motivate deeper engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cWhen students believe their work will solve a meaningful problem for a meaningful population, they bring passion to it,\u201d he said. \u201cThey start observing the world differently.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe more Omojokun saw, the deeper his enthusiasm grew.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EShaping the College of Computing\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEven as he stepped into the role of inaugural chair of the School of Computing Instruction in 2022, CREATE-X remained at the forefront of Omojokun\u2019s conversations. Interest in the program continued to grow significantly. Students stopped him in the hallways to talk about their ideas. Faculty reached out to ask about mentorship opportunities. And he continued championing the program in the many settings he entered.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt turns out that the most engaged group of students in CREATE-X is computing undergraduates,\u201d Omojokun said. \u201cI wanted to make sure that high involvement continued, no matter what size we are,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EOver time, Omojokun strengthened the partnership between the College of Computing and CREATE-X, weaving entrepreneurship deeper into the College\u0027s curricular fabric.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELast January, Omojokun was appointed as the associate dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Computing. One of his priorities was highlighting CREATE-X\u2019s curricular impact. In coordination with key stakeholders \u2014 including Kelly Ann Fitzpatrick (computing), Craig Forest (mechanical engineering), and Raul Saxena (CREATE-X) \u2014 he nominated the program for the ABET Innovation Award. \u0026nbsp;The award honors programs that challenge the status quo in technical education and demonstrate a measurable impact on student learning in ABET-accredited disciplines, such as natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. CREATE-X won.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe CREATE-X Advantage With Faculty\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhen faculty are considering something like the Jim Pope Fellowship, Omojokun said the biggest barrier he hears about from them is time. With courses that can enroll 300 students per section and extensive responsibilities beyond the classroom, time is a scarce resource.\u003Cbr\u003EHe could relate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThere are always lots of things on my physical and virtual desktop. I always warn people before they enter my office,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EHowever, Omojokun argued that participating in the fellowship program was time well spent because it helps them rediscover the most exciting parts of teaching.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s worth the time. One of the goals of teaching is to see students passionate about what they\u2019re learning, and CREATE-X makes that happen consistently,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe Future With Technology\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs AI reshapes industries, Omojokun believes that CREATE-X equips students to navigate the unknown and forge new paths as existing ones shift, providing a versatile skill set that transfers to employment, potentially self-employment, and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of uncertainty with AI in the workspace, but CREATE-X gives students the confidence and skills to succeed at whatever comes,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are putting students through this process of finding a problem that\u2019s meaningful and matters to the world; mastering that allows them to lead in any environment.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EApplications Now Open: Become a Jim Pope Faculty Fellow\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003E2026 Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E is now accepting applications. For faculty who want to explore integrating entrepreneurship into their teaching, mentoring student founders, and helping shape a culture of innovation across campus, this fellowship offers resources and a supported pathway to begin. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003Eapply to the Jim Pope Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E. Priority deadline: July 1; final deadline: Aug. 11.\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun first encountered CREATE\u2011X, it challenged the highly structured teaching model he was accustomed to by centering learning around uncertainty, discovery, and entrepreneurial problem\u2011finding. As a faculty member, Jim Pope Faculty Fellow, and now associate dean in the College of Computing, he has championed CREATE\u2011X as a powerful way to help students apply technical fundamentals in unpredictable, real\u2011world contexts. Through initiatives like CREATE\u2011X\u2013inspired course projects and cross\u2011college partnerships, Omojokun has helped embed entrepreneurship more deeply into computing education at Georgia Tech. He believes programs like CREATE\u2011X are essential in preparing students to adapt, lead, and innovate in a future increasingly shaped by emerging technologies such as AI.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, Georgia Tech associate dean in the College of Computing, found new energy in teaching through CREATE\u2011X, where open\u2011ended entrepreneurship equips students to confidently navigate uncertainty and solve real\u2011world problems."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2026-04-09 13:46:31","changed_gmt":"2026-04-09 13:51:21","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-04-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679902":{"id":"679902","type":"image","title":" Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun Associate Dean ","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003EOlufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, associate dean in Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing\u003C\/div\u003E","created":"1775741406","gmt_created":"2026-04-09 13:30:06","changed":"1775742590","gmt_changed":"2026-04-09 13:49:50","alt":" Olufisayo \u201cFisayo\u201d Omojokun, associate dean in Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Computing","file":{"fid":"264123","name":"FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png","mime":"image\/png","size":477042,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/09\/FisayoCloseUp-23-.png?itok=3qsEriy1"}}},"media_ids":["679902"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q","title":"2026 Jim Pope Faculty Fellowship "}],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"}],"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\u003EBreanna Durham\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"689484":{"#nid":"689484","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Incoming College of Sciences Faculty to Attend 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAfroditi Papadopoulou\u003C\/strong\u003E has been invited to attend the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lindau-nobel.org\/news-75-nobel-laureates-and-600-young-scientists-gather-in-lindau\/\u0022\u003E75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting\u003C\/a\u003E in Germany to debate the future of science. Papadopoulou is one of the 600 young scientists selected from around the world to engage directly with 75 Nobel Laureates during this prestigious forum for intergenerational and interdisciplinary scientific exchange. Discussions this year will focus on how science can help societies navigate an increasingly complex world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cAttending the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting is both an honor and a responsibility: a chance to represent my academic community which focuses on the study of elusive particles called neutrinos while learning from those who have shaped the field,\u201d says Papadopoulou, who will join Georgia Tech as a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E assistant professor in August 2026. \u201cI hope to come away with a deeper understanding of how transformative ideas emerge and how to cultivate the kind of leadership and vision needed to guide future large-scale scientific efforts that will unravel some of the mysteries of the universe.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPapadopoulou obtained her Ph.D. in experimental physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As part of her research, she analyzed neutrino data collected by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/microboone.fnal.gov\/\u0022\u003EMicroBooNE detector\u003C\/a\u003E at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois and electron scattering data from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.jlab.org\/\u0022\u003EJefferson Lab\u003C\/a\u003E in Virginia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn 2022, she joined Argonne National Laboratory as a Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow, continuing her research as a member of the MicroBooNE,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sbn-nd.fnal.gov\/\u0022\u003EShort-Baseline Near Detector\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dunescience.org\/\u0022\u003EDeep Underground Neutrino Experiment\u003C\/a\u003E, and Jefferson Lab\u2019s Electrons-For-Neutrinos collaborations. 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We are thrilled for the contributions they bring to the environmental science community,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELinda Green\u003C\/strong\u003E, principal academic professional and interim director of the Environmental Sciences (ENVS) program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Annie Lin\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELin is a second-year ENVS major conducting undergraduate research on methane and natural gas in the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/jennifer-glass\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Glass Research Group.\u003C\/a\u003E Previous research highlights include quantifying microplastics in Georgia\u2019s coastal water and working with a student group to publish the first publicly available data on microplastics pollution in the Chattahoochee River.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI hope to build a career in environmental policy and justice \u2014 developing and implementing scientific, holistic, and equitable solutions to environmental issues and bridging the gaps between research, policy, and communities,\u201d says Lin.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe is a student coordinator for Georgia Tech\u2019s Center for Sustainable Communities Research and Education and the Georgia Tech student engagement and network coordinator for the United Nations Regional Centre of Expertise Greater Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy environmental science?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI was born and raised in Atlanta and grew up close to the Chattahoochee River,\u201d explains Lin. \u201cIn high school, I was very involved with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, including an 11-mile, eight-hour paddling cleanup; field\u0026nbsp;and lab work to track bacterial contamination caused by sewage spills; and speaking to state legislators about environmental bills.\u0026nbsp;These experiences taught me the importance of helping make the necessary systemic changes to address environmental issues.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Madeline Weller\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWeller is a second-year ENVS major working in the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/tang.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Tang Research Group\u003C\/a\u003E, characterizing rare earth elements from Georgia kaolinite clay minerals for renewable energy applications. She also works on the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/teams\/entry\/1260\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech Methane Vertically Integrated Project\u003C\/a\u003E to pioneer local methane measurements and in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Sustainability\u003C\/a\u003E to further sustainability efforts and outreach with Solar Stewards.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThrough experiences with Solar Stewards, I saw firsthand how community and rooftop solar can impact people, reducing their energy burden\u2026,\u201d says Weller. \u0022Being at Georgia Tech has provided me with the resources and courage to act on my passion for achieving sustainability through energy equity, ensuring everybody has access to reliable and affordable electricity.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOutside of research, she is a member of Energy Club @ GT; Sigma Gamma Epsilon,\u0026nbsp;the national honor society for the Earth Sciences;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Association of Environmental Engineers and Scientists; Photography @ GT; and Runnin\u2019 Wreck.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy environmental science?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI chose environmental science because I was inspired to use my science skills to help find a solution to environmental issues, including climate change,\u201d she explains. \u201cImproving environmental conditions is not just important for biodiversity and ecosystems, but essential for human health and the longevity of future generations.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to environmental science majors Annie Lin\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;Madeline Weller.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Congratulations to environmental science majors Annie Lin\u00a0and\u00a0Madeline Weller."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2026-04-06 13:26:11","changed_gmt":"2026-04-06 15:01:25","author":"ls67","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":{"679865":{"id":"679865","type":"image","title":"Annie Lin","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAnnie Lin\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1775486964","gmt_created":"2026-04-06 14:49:24","changed":"1775486964","gmt_changed":"2026-04-06 14:49:24","alt":"Headshot of smiling female student","file":{"fid":"264075","name":"Annie-Lin.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/06\/Annie-Lin.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/06\/Annie-Lin.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":87234,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/06\/Annie-Lin.jpg?itok=koo-CaN2"}},"679857":{"id":"679857","type":"image","title":"Madeline Weller","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMadeline Weller\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1775483688","gmt_created":"2026-04-06 13:54:48","changed":"1775483688","gmt_changed":"2026-04-06 13:54:48","alt":"Headshot of a young woman","file":{"fid":"264067","name":"Madeline-Weller-.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/06\/Madeline-Weller-.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/06\/Madeline-Weller-.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":154843,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/06\/Madeline-Weller-.jpg?itok=0kb7-1kn"}}},"media_ids":["679865","679857"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/11\/19\/college-sciences-students-earn-walk-stamps-presidents-scholarships","title":"College of Sciences Students Earn Walk-on Stamps President\u2019s Scholarships"}],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"364801","name":"School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS)"}],"categories":[{"id":"154","name":"Environment"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"192254","name":"cos-climate"},{"id":"192259","name":"cos-students"},{"id":"169715","name":"stamps scholars"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"194566","name":"Sustainable Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura. 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Each year, 40 to 50 winners are selected and announced for courses taught during the previous calendar year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe CIOS is one way that students can share feedback about their learning experiences in a course,\u201d said \u003Cstrong\u003ECarol Subi\u00f1o Sullivan\u003C\/strong\u003E, associate director for the Center. \u201cWinners of the CIOS Award have been recognized by their students as creating a learning environment that is interesting, engaging, and respectful. Congratulations!\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat a privilege it was to have a professor as caring and passionate as you,\u201d wrote one student to \u003Cstrong\u003EKate McCann\u003C\/strong\u003E, a 2025 award recipient. \u201cThank you for consistently prioritizing our well-being and making [the course] so engaging. I was always excited to wake up and go to your class! Thank you for your thoughtfulness and for challenging us to grow as neuroscientists and people. Reflecting on your class, I learned so much and will carry many of the people-focused concepts with me as I continue through healthcare. I hope you know how loved and respected you are among students.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u200bgenerous gifts in the \u200bJack and Frances Mundy and Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard endowments provide funding for a $1,000 stipend awarded to winners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2025 CIOS Award recipients from the College of Sciences are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKatharine McCann\u003C\/strong\u003E, recognized for NEUR 4803: Special Topics: Neuroscience of Addiction\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELiana Boop\u003C\/strong\u003E, recognized for EAS 1600: Intro-Environmental Sci\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrian Hammer\u003C\/strong\u003E, recognized for BIOS 3381: Microbiology Lab\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdam Decker\u003C\/strong\u003E, recognized for BIOS 3753: Human Anatomy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EConsult the full list of \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.ctl.gatech.edu\/2026\/03\/18\/instructors-who-inspire-celebrating-the-2025-cios-award-winners\/?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Celebrating%20CIOS%20Award%20Winners\u0026amp;utm_campaign=The%20Whistle%20-%20March%2030%2C%202026\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E2025 CIOS Award recipients\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0027s award recipients include four faculty members from the College of Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This year\u0027s award recipients include four faculty members from the College of Sciences."}],"uid":"36583","created_gmt":"2026-03-31 14:59:39","changed_gmt":"2026-04-01 17:47:44","author":"lvidal7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-03-18T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-03-18T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"679816":{"id":"679816","type":"image","title":"2025 CIOS Awards","body":null,"created":"1775065630","gmt_created":"2026-04-01 17:47:10","changed":"1775065630","gmt_changed":"2026-04-01 17:47:10","alt":"2025 CIOS Awards","file":{"fid":"264020","name":"CIOS-Awards-2025.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/01\/CIOS-Awards-2025.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2026\/04\/01\/CIOS-Awards-2025.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":77991,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2026\/04\/01\/CIOS-Awards-2025.jpg?itok=aR8ywvmo"}}},"media_ids":["679816"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/blog.ctl.gatech.edu\/2026\/03\/18\/instructors-who-inspire-celebrating-the-2025-cios-award-winners\/?utm_source=newsletter\u0026utm_medium=email\u0026utm_content=Celebrating%20CIOS%20Award%20Winners\u0026utm_campaign=The%20Whistle%20-%20March%2030%2C%202026","title":"2025 CIOS Award Winners"}],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"4896","name":"College of Sciences"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["lvidal7@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"688902":{"#nid":"688902","#data":{"type":"news","title":"3.8\u2011Billion\u2011Year\u2011Old Titanium Clue Sheds New Light on the Moon\u2019s Early Chemistry","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA chemical signature hidden in a 3.8\u2011billion\u2011year\u2011old lunar rock is offering new insights into the availability of oxygen within the young Moon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPublished today in the journal\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENature Communications,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ethe paper \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-026-69770-w\u0022\u003ETrivalent Titanium in High-Titanium Lunar Ilmenite\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d confirms titanium in a reduced, trivalent state in a black, metal-rich lunar mineral called\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eilmenite\u003C\/em\u003E. It\u2019s a state only possible in low-oxygen environments, conditions researchers refer to as \u201creducing.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cModels have suggested that these reducing conditions may have varied at different locations and times across the surface of the Moon,\u201d says lead author\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/advik-vira\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvik Vira\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a graduate student in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E who recently earned his doctoral degree. \u201cWe hope our microscopy technique can be a valuable step in mapping and understanding the Moon\u2019s 4.5-billion-year history.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team anticipates that their technique could be used on many of the lunar samples collected more than 50 years ago by the Apollo missions in addition to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/lunar-science\/programs\/angsa\/\u0022\u003EApollo Next Generation Samples\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 a group of lunar samples that have been stored under pristine conditions \u2014 and new samples from the planned\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission\/artemis-ii\/\u0022\u003EArtemis missions\u003C\/a\u003E, with Artemis II slated for launch this spring. 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Billions of years later, the rock was brought to Earth by the 1972 Apollo 17 mission, where a small piece is now stored at Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/clever.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Lunar Environment and Volatile Exploration Research (CLEVER)\u003C\/a\u003E, a NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) center led by Orlando.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAs a NASA virtual institute, CLEVER supports researchers exploring lunar conditions and developing tools for the upcoming crewed Artemis missions, and provided the lunar samples for this research. The SSERVI also plays a critical role in training the next generation of planetary researchers: both Vira and Farr earned their Ph.D.s while on the CLEVER team.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cAt CLEVER, we are very interested in understanding the impacts of space weathering,\u201d Vira says. \u201cWe implemented modern\u0026nbsp;sample preparation and advanced microscopy techniques\u0026nbsp;to image samples at the atomic level, and were curious to apply it more broadly to the collection of Apollo rocks in the Orlando Lab. This sample caught our attention.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen we imaged an ilmenite crystal from the lunar basalt, what struck us first was how uniform and perfect the crystal structure was,\u201d he recalls. \u201cWe found no defects from space weathering and instead saw an undamaged, pristine crystal \u2014 undisturbed for 3.8 billion years.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo investigate further, the team analyzed small chips of the rock with Burgess,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ea member of the RISE2 SSERVI team and then a geologist at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nrl.navy.mil\/\u0022\u003EU.S. Naval Research Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E. Using state-of-the-art electron microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, Vira determined the oxidation state of the elements in the ilmenite\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Epresent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn spectroscopy measurements, each element leaves a distinct \u2018signature,\u2019 Vira explains. \u201cWhen we brought our results back to Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.research.gatech.edu\/mcf\/materials-characterization-facility\u0022\u003EMaterials Characterization Facility\u003C\/a\u003E, Mengkun (Tian) noticed something unusual: the signature showed titanium might be present in the trivalent state.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe presence of trivalent titanium had long been suspected in this lunar mineral. The team was intrigued.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA new window into old rocks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWith funding from Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cstar.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Space Technology and Research (CSTAR)\u003C\/a\u003E, Vira returned to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory to analyze additional samples. The results confirmed that more titanium was present than the mineral\u2019s formula (FeTiO\u2083) predicts \u2014 indicating a portion of the titanium present was trivalent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThat led me to place our measurements in terms of the broader geological context,\u201d Vira shares. Working with First, Vira explored how ilmenite with trivalent titanium could help reconstruct the nature of ancient magmas from the Moon, especially the chemical availability of oxygen.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBecause its location on the Moon was noted during the Apollo mission, we know exactly where this rock is from, and we can determine how old the rock is,\u201d he explains. \u201cWhen coupled with our trivalent titanium measurements, we can use that information to estimate the reducing conditions for this specific region at the specific time our rock formed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIf the upcoming Artemis missions return samples suitable for the team\u2019s technique, these rocks could provide a new window into ancient lunar geology. The research also highlights that many lunar samples already on Earth could be reexamined to look for trivalent titanium.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThere is still so much to learn from the lunar samples we have already brought to Earth,\u201d Vira says. \u201cIt\u2019s a testament to the long-term value of each sample return mission. 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It took me a few moments to realize.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYears earlier, Lampert taught Hoc Nguyen and Cardin Ho in fourth-grade language arts and reading at Hambrick Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Today, both are computer science (CS) majors at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENguyen first recognized Lampert\u2019s name while searching for his academic advisor during registration. \u201cI thought her name was familiar, but only when I met her in person did I recall she was my teacher,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlthough he doesn\u2019t remember many details from elementary school, Lampert left a lasting impression. \u201cI remember that she was a very kind teacher and that the class liked her because of how nice she was,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter their initial meeting, Nguyen shared that Ho was also a Georgia Tech student. Lampert later ran into both students on campus while attending an event, and the three spent nearly an hour catching up.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey were both lovely and full of personality, just as they are now. I remember how sweet and intelligent they were,\u201d Lampert said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThey were very close, even then, and part of a crew that included a group of smart and talented kids. I knew they would go on to do great things, but I had no idea that any of us would end up at Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHo also remembers Lampert\u2019s approach in the classroom. \u201cI remember Ms. Lampert had lots of patience,\u201d he said. \u201cOur class, me included, really tested her every day, yet she always maintained it to keep us on track.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter teaching for five years, Lampert transitioned into academic advising. She started at Georgia State University in 2017 and moved to Georgia Tech in 2022. She said the move allowed her to focus on the part of education she enjoyed most.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe part of the job that I loved the most was one-on-one interactions with students,\u201d Lampert said. \u201cWith advising, I can provide the targeted support to students that I enjoy, but on a broad scale.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn her current role, Lampert works closely with students as they navigate their academic journeys, while focusing on empathy and connection. She is especially passionate about supporting underrepresented student groups and helping students access campus resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer experience as a teacher continues to shape her approach.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is important when working in higher education to remember that while Tech students are academically gifted, K-12 education does not teach a person how to \u2018be a college student,\u2019\u201d she said. \u201cThose skills are not inherent.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Nguyen, having a former teacher as an advisor has made a difference. He also enjoys reflecting on other classmates and teachers he keeps in touch with, who were part of his early academic journey.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHaving Ms. Lampert as an advisor is honestly quite nice,\u201d he said. \u201cIt makes talking about your goals and classes a lot easier if your advisor is someone you knew from your childhood.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow studying CS, Nguyen discovered his interest in STEM in middle school, when he had more hands-on opportunities in science and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students considering the field, he recommends starting with personal interests.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCS is such a broad field that there can be some parts you don\u2019t find interesting and others you do,\u201d he said. \u201cBy just starting with something you like, you can enjoy the learning process more and get the skills needed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Lampert, the experience highlighted the lasting impact of education across different stages of students\u2019 journeys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHoc reminded me that, all things considered, there is a short span of time between elementary school and college,\u201d she said. \u201cHe reaffirmed that educators are crucial at every stage of a student\u2019s life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA College of Computing academic advisor recently experienced an unexpected reunion with two of her former elementary school students, one of whom she now advises.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYears earlier, Lampert taught Hoc Nguyen and Cardin Ho in fourth-grade language arts and reading at Hambrick Elementary School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. 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The team also included\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EShaafique Chowdhury\u003C\/strong\u003E (Ph.D. ChBE 25) and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKimberly Wennerholm\u003C\/strong\u003E (ChBE 23)\u003Cstrong\u003E;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ealongside\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/\u0022\u003EUniversity of Washington\u003C\/a\u003E collaborators\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chainreaction.anl.gov\/ryan-cardiff\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERyan Cardiff\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, then a Ph.D. student and now a Chain Reaction Innovations Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, and Charles W. H. Matthaei Endowed Professor in Chemical Engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cheme.washington.edu\/facultyfinder\/james-carothers\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJames M. Carothers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E; in addition to\u0026nbsp;Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Synthetic Biology Team Leader\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pnnl.gov\/people\/alex-beliaev\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlexander S. Beliaev\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022This work shifts the narrative from simply reducing carbon emissions to actually consuming them to create value,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;Peralta-Yahya.\u0026nbsp;\u201cWe are taking low-cost carbon sources and building essential ingredients in a truly carbon-negative process that is efficient, effective, and scalable.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHeat-Loving Organisms\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe work builds on the cell-free technology the team used in their earlier study. \u201cPreviously, we discovered that a system that uses the machinery of cells, without using actual living cells, could be used to create amino acids from carbon dioxide,\u201d Peralta-Yahya explains. \u201cBut to create a commercially viable system, we needed to increase the system\u2019s efficiency and reduce the cost.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team discovered that bits of leftover cells were consuming starting materials, and \u2014 like a machine with unnecessary gears or parts \u2014 this limited the system\u2019s efficiency. To optimize their \u201cmachine,\u201d the team would need to remove the extra background machinery.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022Leftover cell parts were using key resources without helping produce the amino acids we were looking for,\u201d says Peralta-Yahya. \u201cWe knew that heating the system could be one way to purify it because heat can denature these components.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe challenge was in how to protect the essential system components from the high temperatures, she adds. \u201cWe wondered if introducing enzymes produced by a heat-loving bacterium,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMoorella thermoacetica,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Emight protect our system, while still allowing us to denature and remove that inefficient background machinery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe results were astounding: after introducing the enzymes, heating and \u201ccleaning\u201d the system, and letting it cool to room temperature, synthesis of the amino acids serine and glycine leaped to 97% yield \u2014 nearly three times that of the team\u2019s previous system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScaling for Sustainability\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo make the system viable for large-scale use, the team also needed to reduce costs. \u201cOne of the most costly components in this system is the cofactor tetrahydrofolate (THF),\u201d Peralta-Yahya shares. \u201cReducing the amount of THF needed to start the process was one way to make the system more inexpensive and ultimately more commercially viable.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBy linking reaction steps so waste from one step fueled the next, the team devised a method to recycle THF within the system that reduces the amount of THF needed by five-fold \u2014 lowering bioprocessing costs by 42%.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis decrease in cost and increase in yield is a critical step forward in creating a method with real potential for use in industry and manufacturing,\u201d Peralta-Yahya says. \u201cThis system could pave the way for moving this carbon-negative technology out of the lab and onto the continuous, industrial scale.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: The Advanced Research Project Agency-Energy (ARPA-E); U.S. Department of Energy; and the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research Program.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDOI: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acssynbio.5c00352\u0022 title=\u0022DOI URL\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1021\/acssynbio.5c00352\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech researchers have developed a breakthrough system to manufacture valuable amino acids. 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The daylong program introduced faculty, staff, and students to the wide range of research, internship, co-op, and full\u2011time career opportunities available at GTRI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe event began with a luncheon for College of Sciences\u2019 faculty and staff where representatives from GTRI provided an overview of its mission and research areas.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe better our faculty and staff understand GTRI, the better we can support students interested in pursuing careers there,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJames Stringfellow\u003C\/strong\u003E, career education program manager at the College of Sciences, who organized the event.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStringfellow welcomed attendees and thanked GTRI for creating meaningful opportunities for students. He also emphasized the value of the growing pipeline between the College and GTRI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFollowing the luncheon, GTRI recruiters met one\u2011on\u2011one with students to discuss available positions and the best methods to find and apply for GTRI research roles.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe event concluded with a GTRI panel featuring\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJeremy Brown\u003C\/strong\u003E, director of education and outreach;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEric Klein\u003C\/strong\u003E, senior research associate; and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EThomas Martin\u003C\/strong\u003E, (EE 91), chief scientist. The panelists highlighted its broad range of positions and encouraged students to consider internships, co-ops, and long\u2011term career paths at GTRI.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe hire around 500 students a year, and many earn security clearances,\u201d explains Brown. \u201cWe want students to get connected to GTRI early and understand our mission. Talk to us about your research projects and how you want to contribute.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStudents who attended said the panel\u2019s conversational format helped them better understand how their academic work can translate into research careers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe atmosphere was great \u2014 more of a conversation than a lecture. I liked that it was tailored for students who are interested in research,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ETxaber Trevi\u00f1o\u003C\/strong\u003E, a first\u2011year aerospace engineering major.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI came because I was interested in careers where I can apply a science degree,\u201d shares\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAryan Bhakta\u003C\/strong\u003E, a first\u2011year biology major. \u201cGTRI is a great example of a place where researchers can make a difference.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPanelists emphasized the GTRI\u2019s mission\u2011driven work and the importance of curiosity, persistence, and hands\u2011on experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe work done at GTRI is important,\u201d says Martin. \u201cAs a university-affiliated research center, we work on emerging technologies that serve a higher purpose. It\u2019s an exciting and fulfilling place to work.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKlein encouraged students to explore opportunities early in their academic careers. \u201cUse your co-ops, internships, or research jobs on campus to prepare for a future aligned with what you are passionate about,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd if you have trouble finding a research position in your area of interest, go to a professor or volunteer. 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Effective response and long-term resilience depend on the ability to observe, record, and communicate critical data under pressure. Georgia Tech\u2019s IDR course pairs structured on-campus preparation with international field experiences, enabling students to study the cascading effects of major disasters, including how local building practices, governance, and culture shape damage and recovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen students step into a disaster zone, they learn quickly that resilience is a systems problem: physical, social, and informational. Our job in computing is to help them capture and reason about that system responsibly,\u201d Roozbahani said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearning from the 2025 Himalayas Expedition\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring spring break last year, the cohort traveled along the Teesta River corridor in Sikkim, India. The region is shaped by steep terrain, fast-moving water, and critical infrastructure in narrow valleys.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe visit followed the October 2023 glacial lake outburst flood from South Lhonak Lake, which destroyed the Teesta III hydropower dam and impacted downstream towns, including Dikchu and Rangpo. Field stops across India included Lachung, Chungthang, Dikchu, Rangpo, Gangtok, and New Delhi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents explored both upstream and downstream consequences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpstream, the team examined how steep terrain and river confinement amplify flood forces, creating cascading risks for infrastructure. 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With Tech undergraduate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/neil-ansu-ghosh\/\u0022\u003ENeil Ghosh\u003C\/a\u003E moderating the panel,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/roderick-jackson-b1a3381\/\u0022\u003ERoderick Jackson\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamie-barber-0686599\/\u0022\u003EJamie Barber\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-tozzi\/\u0022\u003EMark Tozzi\u003C\/a\u003E discussed emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on the industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELater, the Industry Showcase featured representatives from energy companies such as GE Vernova, Cherry Street Energy, Orion, GTA, Kimley Horn, and E4E Solutions, providing valuable networking and career development opportunities for students and professionals. A panel on \u201cOvercoming Growing Pains\u201d followed, with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josh-stallings-a942b91a2\/\u0022\u003EJosh Stallings\u003C\/a\u003E, vice president of Power Delivery Strategy and Support at Georgia Power;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dan-molzahn-26001aa\/\u0022\u003EDaniel Molzahn\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE); and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lisawichmannberry\/\u0022\u003ELisa Berry\u003C\/a\u003E, GE Vernova\u2019s technical director for Decarbonization and Data Centers for the Americas region. The discussion was moderated by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/radhikasharmaga\/\u0022\u003ERadhika Sharma\u003C\/a\u003E, co-president of the Energy Club and a graduate student in ECE, and focused on current challenges facing the rapidly growing energy industry.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the standout moments of the conference was the Student Symposium, where 16 student researchers presented their work while competing for $1,000 in prize money sponsored by Cobb EMC. Projects ranged from residential demand management optimization studies to the challenges and viability of hydrogen combustion engines.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erik-barbosa-45758416b\/\u0022\u003EErik Barbosa\u003C\/a\u003E earned first place for his research on a multiscale approach to thermochemical energy storage within buildings.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daksh-adhikari\/\u0022\u003EDaksh Adhikari\u003C\/a\u003E received second place for examining the mitigation of flow boiling instabilities with active flow control, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/william-schertzer\/\u0022\u003EWilliam Schertzer\u003C\/a\u003E placed third for work using machine learning and neural networks to model anion exchange membrane degradation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final event of the day, \u201cScaling Emergent Energy Technologies,\u201d focused on growing the newest energy technologies within the industry. Moderated by Georgia Tech undergraduate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/james-lovely-aa5753288\/\u0022\u003EJames Lovely\u003C\/a\u003E, the panel included\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ldb\/\u0022\u003ELuke Bockewitz\u003C\/a\u003E, director of business development at Kinetics;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nian-liu-68740b7a\/\u0022\u003ENian Liu\u003C\/a\u003E, associate professor and Robert G. Miller Faculty Fellow in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tomcuthbertiii\/\u0022\u003EThomas Cuthbert\u003C\/a\u003E, chief technology officer at Emrgy. 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Her honors include an APS Fellowship, National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Consortium Distinguished Lecturer Award, Georgia Tech\u2019s Outstanding Faculty Research Author Award, and the\u0026nbsp;Technische Universit\u00e4t M\u00fcnchen\u0026nbsp;Institute for Advanced Study\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ias.tum.de\/ias\/cadonati-laura\/\u0022\u003EHans Fischer Senior Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E, which was awarded in 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura Cadonati, professor in the\u0026nbsp;School of Physics and associate dean for Research in the College of Sciences, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the\u0026nbsp;American Physical Society.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Laura Cadonati, professor in the\u00a0School of Physics and associate dean for Research in the College of Sciences, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the\u00a0American Physical Society."}],"uid":"36583","created_gmt":"2026-03-09 14:47:00","changed_gmt":"2026-03-09 14:51:38","author":"lvidal7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-03-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2026-03-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665207":{"id":"665207","type":"image","title":"Laura Cadonati","body":null,"created":"1674845900","gmt_created":"2023-01-27 18:58:20","changed":"1674845900","gmt_changed":"2023-01-27 18:58:20","alt":"","file":{"fid":"251593","name":"laura_cadonati.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/laura_cadonati.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/laura_cadonati.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":776434,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/laura_cadonati.jpg?itok=x261aW85"}}},"media_ids":["665207"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/cra.gatech.edu\/","title":"Center for Relativistic Astrophysics"}],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"126011","name":"School of Physics"}],"categories":[{"id":"150","name":"Physics and Physical Sciences"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"4896","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"166937","name":"School of Physics"},{"id":"53281","name":"American Physical Society"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWriter: Lindsay C. 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ACC-ALN is designed to foster cross-institutional networking and collaboration among ACC institutions while increasing leadership capacity among the academic leaders at each institution.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new cohort includes:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETansu Celikel\u003C\/strong\u003E, Professor and Chair, School of Psychology\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJ. Brandon Dixon\u003C\/strong\u003E, Woodruff Professor and Associate Chair, George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJulie Ju-Youn Kim\u003C\/strong\u003E, William H. 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Raman\u003C\/a\u003E and\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;School of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E Associate Professor\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/jason-azoulay\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Jason Azoulay\u003C\/a\u003E have been recognized as senior members of the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/academyofinventors.org\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;National Academy of Inventors\u003C\/a\u003E (NAI) Class of 2026. Launched in 2018, the program recognizes faculty, scientists, and administrators at NAI Member Institutions who have successfully produced, patented, and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis year\u2019s class is a truly impressive cohort,\u201d said Paul R. Sanberg, FNAI, president of NAI. \u201cI commend them on their incredible pursuits, and I\u2019m honored to welcome them to the Academy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecognizing NAI Senior Member Chandra S. Raman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERaman is a physicist, inventor, and technology entrepreneur whose work is helping shape the future of quantum sensing. As the Dunn Family Professor of Physics, he studies how atoms behave at extremely low temperatures and uses that knowledge to build new kinds of ultra-precise measurement devices.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBest known for the co-invention of chip\u2011scale atomic beam technology \u2014\u0026nbsp;a breakthrough that makes it possible to build tiny quantum sensors for navigation and timing \u2014 Raman and his team\u2019s patented\u0026nbsp;devices can operate where GPS fails. These inventions form the foundation for a new generation of manufactured quantum hardware, offering new capabilities for autonomous vehicles, aerospace systems, and national security.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo bring these technologies from the lab to real-world use, he founded 8Seven8, Inc.:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBy launching 8Seven8 as the first quantum hardware company in Georgia, we are creating high-tech jobs, building a skilled workforce pipeline, and seeding a quantum ecosystem in the Southeast that will see lasting economic benefits,\u201d explains Raman. \u201cWe seek to establish the region as a player in the rapidly expanding quantum technology economy.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe is the principal investigator for the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ramanlab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Raman Lab\u003C\/a\u003E, a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a frequent invited speaker at international conferences, and an advisor to national and space-based quantum initiatives. Raman holds six patents, including three issued U.S. patents and two licensed patents. Through his research, mentorship, and entrepreneurial leadership, he is working to advance scientific discovery and the development of practical technologies with lasting impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis award is the culmination of years of effort in developing innovative approaches to bringing quantum sensing out of the lab,\u201d says Raman. \u201cThe NAI is chock-full of wonderful inventors, and I am privileged to be among them. Through this award, I hope to bring useful inventions out of the lab and promote Georgia as a great place to be an entrepreneur.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecognizing NAI Senior Member Jason Azoulay\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAzoulay is the Georgia Research Alliance Vasser-Woolley Distinguished Investigator in Optoelectronics and the principal investigator for the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/azoulaygroup.org\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Azoulay Group\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;His research has pioneered the development of new classes of functional materials and made field-leading advancements in core areas spanning:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u00b7 Homogeneous catalysis applied to polymer synthesis\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u00b7 Electronic, photonic, spin, magnetic, and quantum materials\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u00b7 Device fabrication and engineering\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u00b7 Chemical sensing for environmental monitoring\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u00b7 Synthesis, application, and engineering of high-performance polymers across multiple technology platforms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAzoulay has demonstrated new classes of organic semiconductors with infrared functionality by exploiting new light-matter interactions, analyzing emergent transport phenomena, and understanding device physics, functionality, and engineering considerations. His work has resulted in nine issued patents and many additional applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAdditionally, he is the principal investigator for two multi-million-dollar National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. The first grant harnesses an underused part of the electromagnetic spectrum for energy sensing, manufacturing, and more. His team creates organic polymers that can efficiently convert infrared radiation into electrical signals and develop the materials into functional devices. 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It is the highest degree of membership awarded by the society.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022The IOP has a long and distinguished history as the primary learned society and professional body for physicists in the U.K., Ireland, and beyond,\u201d says Kamerlin, who completed both a Master of Natural Sciences and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Organic Chemistry\u0026nbsp;from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/\u0022\u003EUniversity of Birmingham\u003C\/a\u003E in the United Kingdom. \u201cAs a society, it plays an important role in building community, promoting science, advancing advocacy for our discipline, and supporting the next generation of physicists.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKamerlin joins a list of distinguished Fellows that includes legendary physicists such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iop.org\/about\/support-grants\/bell-burnell-fund\/woman-behind-fund\u0022\u003EDame\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJocelyn Bell Burnell\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a preeminent astrophysicist responsible for the discovery of pulsars (a previously unknown type of star) and the first female president of the IOP.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt is a great honor to be awarded Fellowship of the IOP, particularly as women more broadly remain vastly underrepresented in physics,\u201d Kamerlin says. \u201cI look forward to giving back to the physics community, supporting the mission of the society, and working to remind the next generation that physics is for everyone.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Lynn Kamerlin\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKamerlin\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kamerlinlab.com\/\u0022\u003Eresearch in computational biophysics\u003C\/a\u003E is at the intersection of chemistry and biology, where she focuses on investigating fundamental physical chemistry and using computational tools to understand complex biomolecular problems. Currently, she is interested in leveraging machine learning tools to design new enzymes and in predicting protein structures and behaviors using large language models.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn addition to her roles at Georgia Tech, Kamerlin\u0026nbsp;is a senior editor of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/1469896x\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EProtein Science\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the editor-in-chief of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/publishingsupport.iopscience.iop.org\/journals\/electronic-structure\/about-electronic-structure\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EElectronic Structure\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and was named a 2025-27 visiting professor at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/portal.research.lu.se\/en\/persons\/lynn-kamerlin\/\u0022\u003ELund University\u003C\/a\u003E. 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The award provides up to $100,000 in continuity funding to support early-career researchers \u0022pursuing exciting and productive programs that are training the next generation of scientists,\u0022 according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/rescorp.org\/2026\/01\/11-cottrell-scholars-win-rcsa-bridge-awards\/\u0022\u003Eorganization\u2019s press release\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cSupport from the RCSA is much appreciated right now to maintain our research productivity and pedagogic service to our student body,\u201d says Agarwal. \u201cThe focus of RCSA extends beyond scientific research to include student success, which is in excellent concert with Georgia Tech\u2019s mission.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAgarwal, who joined Georgia Tech in 2017, holds joint appointments in the Schools of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EChemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EBiological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. 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Fund).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt meant so much that Jennifer took the initiative to reach out to learn more about our research,\u201d says Lieberman. \u201cMoments like this remind me how deeply meaningful it is to connect with people in the broader community who are navigating glaucoma. Opportunities for such personal connections are rare, but they inspire and further motivate us to achieve our lab\u2019s mission to improve the lives of individuals suffering from blindness diseases.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Personal Connection\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYoungblood\u2019s interest in glaucoma research also stems from a personal connection: her father\u0026nbsp;was diagnosed with glaucoma as a young adult.\u0026nbsp;Now, Youngblood\u0026nbsp;studies the genetic and molecular factors behind XFG in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lieberman.chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ELieberman research lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cXFG is an aggressive form of the disease with no known cure,\u201d Youngblood says.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EWhile scientists know that XFG is the result of abnormal accumulation of proteins in the eye, current treatments only address symptoms rather than treating the root cause of the disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe know XFG is driven by protein buildup, but we still don\u2019t know\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ewhy\u003C\/em\u003E it happens,\u201d she explains. \u201cMy work studying specific genetic variants aims to uncover this.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Genetics of Glaucoma\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn particular, Youngblood is researching the role of LOXL1, a protein that plays a role in soft tissue throughout the body, including the eyes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cResearch has shown that people with variants in the genes responsible for this protein are more likely to have XFG,\u201d she says. \u201cThat made me curious to see if the variants might be impacting the structure of the LOXL1 protein itself and how those variants might lead to disease.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYoungblood is currently testing her theory in the lab. \u201cMy hope is that new insight into proteins like LOXL1 will bring us closer to treatments that address XFG at its source,\u201d she says. \u201cThe new Georgia Tech Glaucoma Research Fund is a tremendous step forward in making that hope a reality.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupport the Georgia Tech Glaucoma Research Fund\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPlease visit the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/giving.gatech.edu\/campaigns\/59801\/donations\/new?designation_id=a000015611000\u0026amp;\u0022\u003EGlaucoma Research Fund support page\u003C\/a\u003E to give to this specific program. 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Sloan Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E. Regarded as one of the\u0026nbsp;most competitive and prestigious awards available to early-career scholars, the Fellowship recognizes researchers\u0026nbsp;\u201cwhose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe Sloan Research Fellows are among the most promising early-career researchers in the U.S. and Canada, already driving meaningful progress in their respective disciplines,\u201d \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sloan.org\/storage\/app\/media\/files\/press_releases\/2026_Sloan%20Research%20Fellowship_Announcement.pdf\u0022\u003Esays\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EStacie Bloom\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, president and chief executive officer of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. \u201cWe look forward to seeing how these exceptional scholars continue to unlock new scientific advancements, redefine their fields, and foster the wellbeing and knowledge of all.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022This is a wonderful and welcome surprise that will support my ongoing research on mountains across the globe,\u201d says Freeman. \u201cIt\u0027s a vote of confidence and will let me get out there and get to work.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFreeman is one of 126 scientists selected this year for the honor and will receive a two-year $75,000 grant of flexible funding to support his research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe joins the ranks of nearly 50 faculty from Georgia Tech who have received Sloan Research Fellowships, including School of Mathematics\u2019\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAlex Blumenthal\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2024,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHannah Choi\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2022,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EYao Yao\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2020,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKonstantin Tikhomirov\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2019,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELutz Warnke\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2018,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EZaher Hani\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2016,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJen Hom\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2015, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGreg Blekherman\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2012; School of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EVinayak Agarwal\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2018; School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u0027\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher Reinhard\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2015; and School of Physics\u2019\u003Cstrong\u003E Chunhui (Rita) Du\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2024 and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ETamara Bogdanovi\u0107\u003C\/strong\u003E in 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFreeman joined the Institute in 2023 and\u0026nbsp;was also recently named a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/research-takes-flight-benjamin-freeman-named-2024-packard-fellow\u0022\u003E2024 Packard Fellow\u003C\/a\u003E by the\u0026nbsp;David and Lucile Packard Foundation and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/benjamin-freeman-named-early-career-fellow-ecological-society-america\u0022\u003E2025 Early Career Fellow\u003C\/a\u003E by the Ecological Society of America.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUnderstanding the \u2018escalator to extinction\u2019\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKnown for his groundbreaking research in climate change and bird ecology, Freeman studies birds worldwide from Appalachia to Ecuador. He specializes in tropical populations where his work is centered on understanding how mountain species respond to a changing climate \u2014 and how to facilitate their survival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTropical mountains are some of Earth\u2019s largest biodiversity hotspots; they harbor an extraordinary number of species,\u201d shares Freeman. \u201cAdditionally, tropical mountain birds are particularly sensitive to environmental change, so they can serve as an early warning system for global conservation efforts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPreviously, his research has shown that some species are on an \u2018escalator to extinction\u2019 with vulnerable groups moving to higher elevations to escape warming temperatures. At the top of the escalator, some summit-dwelling species are disappearing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe know that many species are on this escalator,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cThe next step is to figure out which species are most vulnerable and why. In order to direct conservation efforts, we need to know who\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eis vulnerable, why\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Esmall increases in temperature have dramatic effects, and what\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ecan be done to help.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA worldwide early warning system\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo uncover those answers, Freeman is taking two approaches: mapping global patterns with big picture data and conducting on-the-ground research in the tropics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo target the former, he created the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benjamingfreeman.com\/mountainbirdnetwork\u0022\u003EMountain Bird Network\u003C\/a\u003E, which supports community scientists in conducting bird surveys on their local mountains. The goal is to create a system that allows researchers to diagnose vulnerable species before they are too sparse to save.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u201c\u003C\/strong\u003EWhen a species is in trouble, we need to know as soon as possible,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cOnce a population is small enough to be at risk of extinction, it\u2019s very hard to reverse that process. The Mountain Bird Network collects data on mountain bird abundances and distributions across the globe, which, when used with data from a global citizen science program called eBird, can be leveraged to build models to identify which species might be vulnerable before those populations become critically small.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA living lab on Tech Mountain\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFreeman\u2019s other avenue of research involves building an ambitious living laboratory in Pinchincha, Ecuador. The research site will span thousands of meters along the flanks of a local mountain, spanning lowland rainforest, foothill rainforest, and cloud forest ecosystems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe mountain is home to thousands of birds from hundreds of species,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cMy goal is to track and understand their daily lives \u2014 and how climate changes impact them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUsing cutting-edge tracking technology, he will tag and monitor their daily movements, mapping those against microclimate sensors placed at different elevations along the mountain\u2019s slopes. 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This question framed the 2026 Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Sustainability Showcase, where conversations over two days spanned the Georgia coast, wildfire modeling, AI data centers, infrastructure, community engagement, and the joy of working for a more sustainable and resilient world. Across disciplines and scales, a unifying theme emerged: resilience is not a single solution. It is a systems-level challenge requiring integration across science and technology, policy, communities, and human experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Coastlines to Communities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe showcase opened with a keynote from President Emeritus G. Wayne Clough on wildlife management and resiliency along Georgia\u2019s coast. 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. Sessions on community engagement, biotechnology-derived, climate-resilient plants, the flood resilience of Georgia coastal communities, wildfire prediction and prevention, and infrastructure resilience analytics all emphasized that resilience depends on the synthesis of many disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross sessions, researchers emphasized that infrastructure resilience must include governance frameworks informed by good science, community engagement based on trust, and sustained collaboration that seeks to constantly improve the science, policy, and stakeholder relationships. The researchers demonstrated that they understand their role to be greater than merely modeling risk, but as collaborators who translate research into practical solutions that communities can adopt, maintain, and trust.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Data Centers: A New Resilience Frontier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDay two shifted attention to data centers, which are emerging as a critical resilience frontier.\u0026nbsp;As artificial intelligence systems scale rapidly, so does the infrastructure that powers them, as well as the growing realization that digital systems are physical systems. 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. This session offered a personal framework for resilience where emotional sustainability, professional fulfillment, and joy matter just as much as the motivation to drive a mission ever forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding a Shared Vision\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Sustainability Showcase concluded with a facilitated visioning session led by Kristin Janacek, associate director for Interdisciplinary Research Impact, and Beril Toktay. In small groups, leaders, researchers, and community members worked to define what resilience looks like for them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the conversations, several themes emerged:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResilience must move from research to practical and community-based solutions to sustained action.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENetworks create opportunity but require long-term stewardship to endure.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoosing the right metrics to measure resilience will galvanize efforts to strengthen it.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunity capacity is at least as important as built infrastructure.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver two days, it became clear that Georgia Tech is not approaching resilience as a narrow technical problem. It is approaching it as a systems challenge \u2014 one that spans coastlines, campuses, disciplines, data centers, the Appalachian Mountains, data models, the arts, and human relationships. Designing systems that endure requires more than innovation. It requires collaboration, stewardship, and a shared commitment to long-term impact. The conversations launched at this year\u2019s BBISS Sustainability Showcase laid the foundation for continued coordination and ambitious action in the months ahead.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2026 Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) Sustainability Showcase was held recently in the Scholars Event Theater in the Price Gilbert Library. Two days of conversations spanned the Georgia coast, wildfire modeling, AI data centers, infrastructure, community engagement, and the joy of working for a more sustainable and resilient world.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Across disciplines and scales, a unifying theme emerged: resilience is not a single solution. 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She gave participants, whether newcomers or veterans in the energy space, diverse problems to tackle, ranging from cybersecurity risks in substations to climate concerns in the age of artificial intelligence. Dunkin emphasized that no matter the challenge, a strong team can always develop innovative solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI was impressed by the quality and completeness of the solutions that the students created over about 40 hours,\u201d said Dunkin. \u0022Students created real solutions that meet market needs, and they conveyed an incredible amount of information in the three minutes they had to present their solutions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the switch to a virtual format, participants could still talk to mentors throughout the event. These mentors included a Google lead, startup CEOs, Ph.D. researchers, and other professionals with decades of experience in the energy industry. 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Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. After learning about NextEra\u2019s business model, he eventually created and taught an internal class called \u201cHow NextEra Makes Money.\u201d Rice used this story to explain the importance of becoming an expert in knowledge that others in your company overlook. He also discussed the future of energy generation, emphasizing the growth of renewable energy in utility portfolios and often-overlooked potential career opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe energy and creativity culminated in the Project Expo, where 22 innovative solutions were showcased. 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Through the program, he received research mentoring and communications coaching that strengthened his work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis award reflects what can happen when students have the time, mentorship, and support to fully develop their ideas,\u201d said \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/energy.gatech.edu\/people\/laura-taylor\u0022\u003ELaura Taylor\u003C\/a\u003E, director of EPIcenter. \u201cOur Summer Research Program is designed to help graduate students advance rigorous energy policy research while also building the skills needed to communicate that work effectively.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESupporting Graduate Research in Energy Policy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program supports graduate students whose work contributes to energy policy and innovation. 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I knew I\u2019d learn so much from living the hands-on side of medicine.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBrigner began working as an EMT in high school.\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u201cI wanted to get started on my pre-med journey,\u201d\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ehe explains\u003Cem\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u201cBecoming an EMT is one of the most powerful medical experiences you can have \u2014\u0026nbsp;and it\u2019s definitely solidified my decision to pursue medicine as a career.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u2019s the job like?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMonroe first joined an ambulance crew with American Medical Response in DeKalb County and now works for Grady Health System. \u201cAt a basic level, our job is to stabilize patients and get them to the hospital safely,\u201d says Monroe.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBrigner explains that most ambulance EMTs split time between emergency calls, special events, and transfers. \u201cIt can be intense,\u201d he says. \u201cWhen everything goes well, you can seriously change someone\u2019s life trajectory.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMonroe adds that there is no typical shift on an ambulance. \u201cWe\u2019ve had anything from people shot in the chest to someone struggling to breathe to someone experiencing abdominal pain because they are hungry. You respond where the public needs you.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat do you like best about being an EMT?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHomrich appreciates the people. \u201cYou\u2019re on a truck for 12 hours with career paramedics who spend their lives saving others. Many are former military; I learn something new every shift. They\u2019re heroes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELee values the teamwork she finds at the hospital. \u201cUsually when something very high acuity comes in, like a cardiac arrest,\u0026nbsp;you have everyone in the emergency room acting as a team. We\u2019re doing chest compressions, checking in with each other, and switching out when needed. Everyone is there in this very stressful time, working together to save someone\u2019s life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow does EMT work prepare you for careers in medicine?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EEMT work offers solid medical experience and critical soft skills. \u201cYou\u2019re making decisions about real patients,\u201d says Monroe. \u201cYou have your own patient, sometimes with no help for 30-45 minutes, depending on how long it takes to get to the hospital. It\u2019s the best clinical experience you can get.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELee adds, \u201cIt teaches creativity, problem solving, and composure under pressure \u2014\u0026nbsp;skills you can\u2019t learn from a textbook. You learn to stay composed in chaos.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do you balance school and work?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAll four agree that it takes a lot of organization and discipline. \u201cHaving a good calendar system is key, and strategically scheduling classes really helps,\u201d says Homrich. \u201cI\u2019ve definitely fallen into traps where I get really into EMS \u2014\u0026nbsp;picking up cool events or overnight shifts for bonuses \u2014\u0026nbsp;but I\u2019ve learned to make schoolwork a priority. Academics come first.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELee primarily works weekends to accommodate her school schedule. \u201cI work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays,\u201d she says. \u201cI get most of my studying done during the week.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat kind of training does it take to become an EMT?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMonroe is an Advanced EMT while Brigner, Homrich, and Lee hold the EMT Basic designation. Training includes coursework, skills testing, and clinical ride-alongs. To become an EMT, students must complete training, earn National Registry EMT certification, and apply for a state license.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe real learning happens during clinicals or \u2018third rides,\u2019 where you ride along as the third person on the truck,\u201d says Homrich.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMonroe estimates that he has spent more than 600 hours studying and training to earn both certifications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan you describe a meaningful moment in your EMT career?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBeyond the life-saving thrills, these students encounter moments that stay with them forever.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBrigdon remembers an incident from his very first day as an EMT:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe were transporting a patient up from the depths of the D.C. subway. After putting him on the gurney, we took the escalator instead of the elevator. The fire crew saw us and immediately let us know that wasn\u2019t the right move. Listening to their angry feedback put into perspective how serious this job is and the life-changing implications of doing it right. That moment taught me that every decision matters.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHomrich remembers leading an \u201chonor walk,\u201d a ceremony to honor organ donors and support their families, for a deceased teenage patient being transferred for organ donation:\u003Cbr\u003E\u201cAt 19 years old, I wheeled a son away from his mother for the last time, knowing she\u2019d never see him again. It was heavy but also meaningful because his sacrifice would create so much life. 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In this paper, we take a critical step towards discovering why \u2014 and describing the mechanisms that determine which gases are released and in what amounts.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMethane mystery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe subdued methane production in peatlands has been a long-standing mystery. In water-saturated wetlands, oxygen is scarce, but microbes still need to respire \u2014 a type of \u2018breathing\u2019 that allows them to produce energy for metabolic function. Without oxygen, microbes use nitrate, sulfate, or metals to respire \u2014 still releasing carbon dioxide in the process. However, if these ingredients aren\u2019t present, microbes \u2018breathe\u2019 in a way that releases methane.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESince nitrate, sulfate, and metals are relatively rare in peatlands, methane production should be the most likely pathway, but surprisingly, observations show the opposite. \u201cIn both fieldwork and lab experiments, peatlands produce much more carbon dioxide than methane,\u201d Kostka explains. \u201cIt\u2019s puzzling because the soil conditions should help methane production dominate.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo solve this mystery, the team leveraged a suite of cutting-edge genetic tools called \u201comics\u201d \u2014\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;metagenomics (studying DNA), metatranscriptomics (studying RNA), and metabolomics (a technique used to study the \u201cleftovers\u201d of metabolism), providing a detailed look under the hood of the microbial \u201cengine\u201d that cycles organic matter in wetlands. 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To assess the metabolic potential of the microbes, Duchesneau and Aldeguer-Riquelme constructed microbial genomes, investigating how they were decomposing the organic matter in peatlands and cycling carbon.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe found that microbial activity increases with warming, but the growth response of microbial communities lags behind these changes in physiological or metabolic activity,\u201d Kostka says.\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003EHe cautions that this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that wetland communities won\u2019t change as climates warm\u0026nbsp;\u2014 just that these shifts might come behind metabolic ones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA diversity of discoveries\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAnd the methane? 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Their experiment set new records, running the largest ever fluid dynamics simulation by a factor of 20 and the fastest by over a factor of four.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team ran its custom software on the world\u2019s two fastest supercomputers, as well as the eighth fastest, to construct such a massive model.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplications from the simulation reach beyond rocket science. The same computing methods can model fluid mechanics in aerospace, medicine, energy, and other fields. At the same time, the work advances understanding of the current limits and future potential of computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team finished as runners-up for the 2025 Gordon Bell Prize for its impactful, multi-domain research. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of supercomputing, the award was presented at the world\u2019s top conference for high-performance computing (HPC) research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFluid dynamics problems of this style, with shocks, turbulence, different interacting fluids, and so on, are a scientific mainstay that marshals our largest supercomputers,\u201d said Bryngelson, an assistant professor with the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLarger and faster simulations that enable solutions to long-standing scientific problems, like the rocket propulsion problem, are always needed. With our work, perhaps we took a big dent out of that issue.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Super Heavy booster reflects the space industry\u2019s move toward reusable multi-engine first-stage rockets that are easier to transport and more economical overall.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, this shift creates research and testing challenges for new designs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach of Super Heavy\u2019s 33 thrusters expels propellant at ten times the speed of sound. As individual engines reach extreme temperatures, pressures, and densities, their combined interactions with the airframe make such violent physics even more unpredictable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrequent physical experiments would be expensive and risky, so scientists rely on computer models to supplement the engineering process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBryngelson\u2019s flagship\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mflowcode.github.io\/\u0022\u003EMulticomponent Flow Code (MFC)\u003C\/a\u003E software anchored the experiment. MFC is an open-source computer program that simulates fluid dynamic models. Bryngelson\u2019s lab has been modifying MFC since 2022 to run on more powerful computers and solve larger problems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn computing terms, this MFC-enhanced model simulated fluid flow resolution at 200 trillion grid points and one quadrillion degrees of freedom. These metrics exceeded previous record-setting benchmarks that tallied 10 trillion and 30 trillion grid points.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means MFC simulations provide greater detail and capture smaller-scale features than previous approaches. The rocket simulation also ran four times faster and achieved 5.7 times the energy efficiency of comparable methods.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntegrating\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2505.07392\u0022\u003Einformation geometric regularization (IGR)\u003C\/a\u003E into MFC played a key role in attaining these results. This new approach improved the simulation\u2019s computational efficiency and overcame the challenge of shock dynamics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fluid mechanics, shock waves occur when objects move faster than the speed of sound. Along with hampering the performance of airframes and propulsion systems, shocks have historically been difficult to simulate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputational scientists have used empirical models based on artificial viscosity to account for shocks. Although these approaches mimic the physical effects of shock waves at the microscopic scale, they struggle to effectively capture the large-scale features of the flow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInformation geometry uses curved spaces to study concepts of statistics and information. IGR uses these tools to modify the underlying geometry in fluid dynamics equations. When traveling in the modified geometry, fluid in the model preserves the shocks in a more natural way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhen regularizing shocks to much larger scales relevant in these numerical simulations, conventional methods smear out important fine-scale details,\u201d said Sch\u00e4fer, an assistant professor at NYU\u2019s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIGR introduces ideas from abstract math to CFD that allow creating modified paths that approach the singularity without ever reaching it. In the resulting fluid flow, shocks never become too spiky in simulations, but the fine-scale details do not smear out either.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimulating a model this large required the Georgia Tech researchers to run MFC on El Capitan and Frontier, the world\u0027s two fastest supercomputers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe systems are two of four exascale machines in existence. This means they can solve at least one quintillion (\u201c1\u201d followed by 18 zeros) calculations per second. If a person completed a simple math calculation every second, it would take that person about 30 billion years to reach one quintillion operations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrontier is housed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and debuted as the world\u2019s first exascale supercomputer in 2022. El Capitan surpassed Frontier when Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory launched it in 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo prepare MFC for performance on these machines, Bryngelson\u2019s lab followed a methodical approach spanning years of hardware acquisition and software engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-hardware-brings-students-closer-exascale-computing\u0022\u003EBryngelson attained an AMD MI210 GPU accelerator\u003C\/a\u003E. Optimizing MFC on the component played a critical step toward preparing the software for exascale machines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAMD hardware underpins both El Capitan and Frontier. The MI300A GPU powers El Capitan while Frontier uses the MI250X GPU.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter configuring MFC on the MI210 GPU,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/group-optimizes-fluid-dynamics-simulator-worlds-fastest-supercomputer\u0022\u003EBryngelson\u2019s lab ran the software on Frontier for the first time during a 2023 hackathon\u003C\/a\u003E. This confirmed the code was ready for full-scale deployment on exascale supercomputers based on AMD hardware.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to El Capitan and Frontier, the simulation ran on Alps, the world\u2019s eight-fastest supercomputer based at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre. It is the largest available system that features the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike with AMD GPUs,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/researchers-blazing-new-trails-superchip-named-after-computing-pioneer\u0022\u003EBryngelson acquired four GH200s in 2024\u003C\/a\u003E and began configuring MFC to the latest hardware innovation powering New Age supercomputers. Later that year, the J\u00fclich Research Centre accepted Bryngelson\u2019s group into an early access program to test JUPITER, a developing supercomputer based on the NVIDIA superchip.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/pancaked-water-droplets-help-launch-europes-fastest-supercomputer\u0022\u003EThe group earned a certificate for scaling efficiency and node performance\u003C\/a\u003E on the way toward validating that their code worked on the GH200. 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They will play a key role in recruitment activities, including the bi-weekly\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/scienceandmath.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s All About Science and Math\u003C\/a\u003E event where prospective students visit campus for an overview of the College, enjoy lunch with faculty and students, and even sit in on a class. Ambassadors will also help host admitted student events, such as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/application.gatech.edu\/portal\/explore_cos\u0022\u003EExplore Science and Math Open House\u003C\/a\u003E, participate in alumni engagement events, and assist with career education programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBeing an ambassador is a chance to share my experiences and help others find their place here,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Hamrick\u003C\/strong\u003E, a third-year chemistry major on the pre-health track. \u201cI want to give back to the Institute that has given so much to me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAmbassadors will serve as a direct link for prospective students seeking personalized insight.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTalking with a current student who participates in things they are interested in, like marching band, intramural soccer, or living in our Explore Living Learning Community, makes it real for prospective students. 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While the planet\u0027s current atmosphere is very thin (about 0.6% of Earth\u0027s), it was once thick enough to sustain liquid water.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAccording to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s43247-025-02879-w\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Enew research\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E published in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ECommunications Earth \u0026amp; Environment\u003C\/em\u003E, these atmospheric changes could play a key role in how we interpret sediment deposits on the planet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe found that the changing pressure resulting from atmospheric changes would have produced sediment-rich water flows with varying shapes over time,\u201d says co-author and Georgia Tech Assistant Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/index.php\/people\/rivera-hernandez-frances-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrances Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, adding that since Mars\u2019 present-day atmosphere is very thin, the associated low pressures would produce behaviors not seen on Earth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cEarth\u2019s thicker atmosphere means that there are higher pressures on our planet, which produce very different behaviors,\u201d she explains. \u201cThis means that Earth analogs may not be reliable for interpreting some Martian sedimentary landscapes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cAt low present-day pressures, Mars mud would boil and levitate if the surface temperature was warm, or freeze and flow more like lava if the temperature was cold,\u201d adds study lead\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/search.asu.edu\/profile\/2095063\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJacob Adler\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who began working on the project while a postdoctoral researcher in Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/planetas.eas.gatech.edu\/group\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPLANETAS Lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, and continued the study in his current role as an assistant research professor in Arizona State University\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sese.asu.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Earth and Space Exploration\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team also included Georgia Tech Ph.D. student and current PLANETAS Lab member \u003Cstrong\u003ESharissa Thompson\u003C\/strong\u003E, along with researchers from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/?ps_kw=open%20university\u0026amp;cid=\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=20982613632\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAADtVJY6lOT8QCO7OFiUxO7PIekbt_\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjjWc21Yadz1zj14RvNHFYHNtn8bTnvF2kh9RNLVBTU8nUep8WlD9ZAaAuj_EALw_wcB\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpen University\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.avcr.cz\/en\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECzech Academy of Sciences\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis study adds a critical layer of nuance to analogue research,\u201d says Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cBy comparing our lab results to real Martian landforms, we can better reconstruct Mars\u2019 past climate \u2014 leading to increasingly successful research in the future.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaking Martian mud\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn order to recreate past conditions on the red planet, the team conducted over 70 experiments in a Mars simulation chamber, testing how flowing water-sediment mixtures would be affected by the varying pressures and temperatures throughout the planet\u2019s history.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThompson, who specializes in understanding these types of mixtures, played a key role in interpreting the results. \u201cAs part of my Ph.D. work at Georgia Tech, I uncover how and why flow shapes evolve as pressure changes, which helped us understand how these flows could have shifted with changing pressures on Mars over time,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to have contributed to the innovative flow experiments this study conducted.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe experiments revealed that at higher atmospheric pressures, water and mud would have similar flow physics (rheology) as on Earth, indicating that some of the oldest sedimentary features on the surface should appear similar to Earth environments. In these scenarios, surface conditions may also have been more habitable for life.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOn the other hand, as Mars started to lose most of its atmosphere, the dominant physics in sediment flow experiments changed to freezing and boiling. The team found that at the lower pressures Mars has experienced after the Noachian, the rheology and deposit shapes (morphology) were not at all Earth-like.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen we mapped out where on Mars, we would expect this different behavior, we found that this opposite behavior could happen at the same time at different locations on the planet,\u201d Adler shares. \u201cThe small-scale climate variations across Mars\u2019 topography are enough to see these opposing effects.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecoding Mars\u0027 past\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe research suggests that studying the specific shapes of features like sediment flows, debris flows and mudflows could help scientists better estimate climate conditions. It also highlights how laboratory experiments are a critical part of planetary science activities, as they can help scientists better interpret remote sensing and modeling results.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022By finding matching morphologies of what we see on Mars and what we see in these lab experiments, we might be able to better time-stamp the paleoclimate record,\u201d Adler explains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022We\u2019ve sent rover missions to Mars largely because we find compelling remote sensing evidence of deposits formed by water or mud that could indicate a habitable environment,\u201d he adds. \u201cWe are often eager to compare what we find to Earth analogs, but these are not always suitable for comparison. 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That\u0027s when one of his co-workers came to our house and told me and my mom that he had gotten into an accident.\u201d With a crushed pelvis, Zdravko underwent an 11-hour, life-saving surgery after which he was transferred to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/shepherd.org\/\u0022\u003EShepherd Center\u003C\/a\u003E to recover and learn how to walk again.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs both of her parents are Croatian (previously Yugoslavian) immigrants who do not speak English fluently, Angela had to take on a more mature role in her family, acting as a translator during Zdravko\u2019s recovery. 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So, that domino effect, it really does exist.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKids\u0027 Chance Scholarship\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile researching her financial aid options, Angela discovered Kids\u2019 Chance of Georgia, an organization that provides educational scholarships to the children of Georgia workers who have been seriously or fatally injured on the job. After applying for and receiving a scholarship, she began saving the monthly stipends that high school recipients receive for future college expenses \u2014 a decision that ultimately helped her attend Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFounded in 1988, Kids\u2019 Chance of Georgia was the first organization of its kind in the nation, and has been a model for Kids\u2019 Chance charities in 49 other states as well as the national organization. Kids\u2019 Chance organizations strive to offer need-based scholarships to the families of seriously injured workers and are supported by occupational safety and health programs like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oshainfo.gatech.edu\/safety-and-health-training-events\/safety-and-health-training-courses\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech OSHA Training Institute Education Center\u003C\/a\u003E, which has contributed a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/certificates#occupational-safety-and-health\u0022\u003Efull program certificate\u003C\/a\u003E to the Kids\u0027 Chance of Georgia silent auction for years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince its inception, the program has provided over 700 scholarships, raised almost $7 million, and established memorial scholarships and endowment funds for those in need. In the 2024-2025 academic year, Kids\u2019 Chance of Georgia awarded approximately $125,000 in scholarship funding across 62 scholarships \u2014 including the one Angela receives.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBecoming the Resource They Needed\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, as a first-generation college student, Angela is a junior at Georgia Tech. In addition to other financial aid she receives, the Kids\u2019 Chance scholarship helped her make this possible. \u201cIt\u2019s been very helpful being able to afford to live on campus; it\u0027s such a fun experience. I don\u0027t think I would have the same college experience without it because I\u0027ve been able to meet so many great people and be surrounded by excellence in Atlanta and Georgia Tech,\u201d she raves.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMajoring in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ebiology\u003C\/a\u003E with a minor in Spanish, Angela hopes to become a physician\u0027s assistant or an anesthesiologist assistant and is currently working as a nurse assistant. In middle school, Angela discovered she had an aptitude for learning Spanish and attributes this to the fact that she already speaks Croatian: \u201cWhen you know more than one language, it\u2019s easier to learn another.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the summer of 2025, she attended a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/events\/new-study-abroad-program-costa-rica-summer-2025\u0022\u003Estudy abroad trip\u003C\/a\u003E to Costa Rica, where she studied epigenetics, cancer biotechnology, and bioethics. Tying her major and minor together, Angela strives to be fluent in Spanish as a healthcare professional, knowing that patients feel more relaxed when they can speak their native language.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027ve seen firsthand how hard it can be being sick, going to the hospital, and not knowing the language,\u201d she says. \u201cI want to become a medical professional who can communicate with patients in their native language because it\u0027s scary not knowing what\u0027s happening to you or what doctors or nurses are saying. 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In recognition of this distinction, Engle has been invited to deliver a plenary address at the 2026 ISIR Annual Conference.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis is a great honor from the premier society in the world for the study of human intelligence,\u201d he says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EEngle\u2019s research centers on the nature of our ability to maintain attention and focus in the face of external and internal distractions. His pioneering work has influenced a wide range of fields \u2014 including social psychology, emotion, psychopathology, developmental psychology, and psychological testing \u2014 and has contributed to modern theories of cognitive and emotional control. Tests developed in Engle\u2019s lab will soon be used to select pilots and air traffic controllers for the U.S. Navy. These assessments evaluate one\u2019s ability to focus attention and avoid distraction while problem solving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe obtained his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from The Ohio State University and joined Georgia Tech in 1995 as chair of the School of Psychology. Engle stepped down from that role in 2008 to establish the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cabi.gsu.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia State University\/Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Brain Imaging\u003C\/a\u003E, where he served as director for four years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThroughout his career, Engle has received numerous awards. 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When he applied for first-year admission, he received a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/admission.gatech.edu\/transfer\/transfer-pathway-programs\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Etransfer pathway offer\u003C\/a\u003E outlining the specific criteria he could meet to transfer to Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe began his college career at LaGrange College, where he was on the tennis team, and then finished the rest of his transfer requirements at the University of West Georgia. He arrived at Tech in August 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoanna, Hembree\u2019s wife, was the one who initially encouraged Hembree to get involved in student life. With her cheering him on, Hembree found his way to the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERamblin\u2019 Reck Club\u003C\/a\u003E on campus, which promotes the traditions and spirit of Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBecoming the Wreck Driver\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe club was a perfect fit, as Hembree is a proud lifelong Yellow Jacket fan with several alumni family members. When he was initially named the Wreck driver, his first call was to his wife. His second was to his dad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSomehow, he seemed even more excited than me,\u201d said Hembree. \u201cAnd my grandad thinks it\u2019s the coolest thing ever \u2013 he was also a math major when he was here, but he spent a lot of time in his dorm room. So, he\u2019s excited to see me out here doing things on campus. They\u2019ve bought season football tickets to watch all the ride outs.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Wreck driver is the sole person with keys to the vehicle and is charged with all major upkeep of the car. They drive the car everywhere it goes, including onto the football field before home games. All Wreck driver candidates campaign for the position through the Ramblin\u2019 Reck Club.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHembree\u2019s proposal was one of building an environment where all students can have a meaningful experience with the Wreck.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI want people to be able to say, \u2018Yeah, I was running late one day, and the Wreck picked me up at a bus stop and took me to class,\u2019\u201d said Hembree. \u201cIt\u2019s trying to reach as many people as possible and give them a memory to share forever. Because Tech is hard, and if you make it here, you deserve a ride in the Wreck.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice for New Students, Celebrating National Transfer Student Week\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen it comes to being new on Tech\u2019s campus, Hembree now echoes the same advice his wife once gave him: get involved.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt can be tempting to say you don\u2019t have time for anything but schoolwork,\u201d he said. \u201cBut if you have even a two-hour window in your day, try to do something social during it. Even if it doesn\u2019t feel like it, it\u2019s so much more productive to meet and connect with your peers.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, National Transfer Student Week (NTSW), which celebrates transfer students across the U.S., overlaps with Tech\u2019s Homecoming week. Hembree and other Ramblin\u2019 Reck Club members will spend the week waking up at 4 a.m. each day to make sure all the traditions, like the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/cake-race.php\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFreshman Cake Race\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/wreck-parade.php\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWreck Parade\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.reckclub.org\/homecoming\/mini-500.php\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMini 500,\u003C\/a\u003E go off without a hitch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite the long days, Hembree is proud to be a Yellow Jacket and spread the good word.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt really is the coolest thing \u2013 people hear me coming in the car and get the biggest smile on their face,\u201d said Hembree. \u201cIt\u2019s all about reaching as many people as possible and giving them a memorable experience.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENational Transfer Student Week takes place from Oct. 20 \u2013 24. For resources, events, and to learn more about transferring to Tech, review the \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/application.gatech.edu\/portal\/visit_transfer?cmd=ntsw\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENTSW resource page\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJosh Hembree is the first Ramblin\u2019 Wreck driver to drive the car at his own wedding. He\u2019s also the first transfer student driver in more than a decade.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Josh Hembree is the first Ramblin\u2019 Wreck driver to drive the car at his own wedding. He\u2019s also the first transfer student driver in more than a decade. 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He is one of only 40 mathematical scientists recognized this year for outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI am honored to be named an AMS Fellow and join this distinguished group of mathematicians,\u201d says \u015awi\u0119ch, who\u0026nbsp;joined Georgia Tech in 1993.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u015awi\u0119ch is a leading global expert in the theory of viscosity solutions in nonlinear partial differential equations and has published\u0026nbsp;numerous seminal papers in this and other fields. His research is fundamental to advances in pure and applied mathematics and scientific problem solving.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals, including\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EApplied Mathematics and Optimization Journal\u003C\/em\u003E (2016-present),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMathematical Control and Related Fields\u003C\/em\u003E (2011-18), and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E(\u003Cem\u003ESIAM) Journal on Control and Optimization\u003C\/em\u003E (2006-12). \u015awi\u0119ch gave the plenary lecture at the 2022 SIAM Annual Meeting and received, jointly with Shigeaki Koike, the\u003Cem\u003E Journal of the Mathematical Society of Japan\u003C\/em\u003E\u2019s 2010 Outstanding Paper Prize. 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The project started when School of Biological Sciences Assistant Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/benjamin%20freeman\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBenjamin Freeman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Efound\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/jem-online.org\/index.php\/jem\/article\/view\/232\u0022\u003Ea study by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELouise Waterhouse\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E detailing birds in the mountains near Vancouver three decades ago. What followed was an ecological scavenger hunt: Freeman revisited each of the old field sites, navigating using his local knowledge and Waterhouse\u2019s hand-drawn maps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFreeman, who grew up in Seattle, mainly studies the ecology of tropical birds \u2014 but the discovery of Waterhouse\u2019s paper made him curious about research closer to home. The results were surprising: over the last three decades, most of the bird populations in the region were stable and had been increasing in abundance at higher elevations.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1002\/ecy.70193\u0022\u003EPacific Northwest birds have shifted their abundances upslope in response to 30\u2009years of warming temperatures\u003C\/a\u003E\u201d was published in the journal\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EEcology\u003C\/em\u003E this fall.\u0026nbsp;In addition to lead author Freeman, the team also included\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EHarold Eyster\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(The Nature Conservancy),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJulian Heavyside\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(University of British Columbia),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Yip\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(Canadian Wildlife Service),\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMonica Mather\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(British Columbia Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship), and Waterhouse\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Coast Area Research).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt is great news that most birds in the region are resilient, and by doing this work, we can focus on the species that do need help, like the Canada Jay, which is struggling in this region,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cStudies like this help us focus resources and effort.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESongbirds and snow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EConducting the fieldwork was a detective game, Freeman says. Each day, he would wake up at four in the morning to locate and visit the research areas \u2014 often navigating trails, open forest, and rough terrain on foot.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis area of the Pacific Northwest is punctuated with old-growth stands of trees \u2014 sections of forest that have never been logged or altered. \u201cThese areas feel like islands,\u201d Freeman shares. \u201cThey feel ancient and untouched, but even in pristine habitats, birds are still responding to climate change.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMost of the work was conducted during the birds\u2019 breeding season, from late May into June. This is when the birds are most vocal, which is ideal for surveys, Freeman says. The downside? Even in June, there is often snow in the mountains. \u201cI was out at dawn, hiking through snow in the freezing cold, wondering why I didn\u2019t stay in bed,\u201d he recalls. \u201cBut then I\u2019d hear birds singing all around me and realize it was all worth it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpward expansion \u2014 and resilience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBy comparing the two \u201csnapshots,\u201d the team showed that while temperatures have increased over the last 30 years, most bird populations in the region haven\u2019t declined \u2014 but they have become more abundant at higher elevations. \u201cIt\u2019s encouraging,\u201d Freeman says. \u201cThirty years of warming has led to changes, but for the most part, these bird populations are mostly stable or improving.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne reason for this resilience could be the stability that old growth forests provide, and Freeman suggests that conserving wide swaths of mountain habitat might help birds thrive as they continue to adapt, while still supporting populations at lower elevations. The study also helps identify which bird species need additional support, like the Canada Jay \u2014 a gray and white bird known for following hikers in pursuit of dropped snacks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s just one piece of Freeman\u2019s larger research goal \u2014 he aims to do this type of snapshot research in many different places to identify general patterns, especially differences in temperate versus tropical environments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn the tropics, most bird species are vulnerable, with only a few resilient species. 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At least two students are matched with each host (students can request to be paired together), and SGA helps coordinate transportation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETom McPike and Joanna Liu, a retired Georgia Tech employee, have hosted students for four years and are among the returning hosts for 2025. Having welcomed students from multiple countries, they see the initiative as not only a way to \u201chelp them avoid feeling homesick,\u201d but also a valuable experience that fosters community. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re as happy to have them as they are to be here. This is such a great opportunity to promote a mutual understanding of the differences and similarities between cultures, and it gives us a chance to connect with the students studying at Tech. It\u2019s also a great feeling to have them at our home and let them know that they are welcomed and valued here as they take part in this tradition,\u201d the couple said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDietary restrictions are taken into consideration when pairing students and hosts. For questions about the initiative, contact Xiomara Salinas at \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ug.evp@sga.gatech.edu\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eug.evp@sga.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Registration for students and hosts is open through Nov. 18.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERegistration for students and hosts is open through Nov. 18. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Registration for students and hosts is open through Nov. 18.  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The initiative, led by Academic Professional\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/psychology.gatech.edu\/people\/eunbee-kim-0\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EEunbee Kim\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, offers statistical guidance throughout the research process\u0026nbsp;from hypothesis formulation to data analysis and reporting.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe can assist at every stage of statistical analysis and for every School and major on campus,\u201d says Kim.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe emphasizes that students and faculty don\u2019t need a fully formed research design to seek help. In fact, Kim encourages early consultations \u2014 preferably before data collection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIf you want a solid hypothesis and data plan, the best time to come is actually before you start collecting data,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe goal is to make statistical support an integral part of the research process rather than a last-minute hurdle.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKim earned a Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology from Georgia Tech in 2024. She proposed the idea for a Stats HelpDesk during the interview for her current position after witnessing people with great research ideas struggle to find accessible, customized statistical guidance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cMany researchers \u2014 not just students but faculty as well \u2014 spend hours troubleshooting their data or interpreting output without knowing whether their approach is appropriate,\u201d she says. \u201cI want to bridge that gap.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe service, which officially began in late September, is staffed solely by Kim. Despite its early phase, she has already supported faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates on projects ranging from senior theses to academic papers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELiam Hart\u003C\/strong\u003E is a second-year Ph.D. student studying psychology. \u201cI am still learning multilevel modeling but plan to use it for my thesis,\u201d says Hart. \u201cThe Stats HelpDesk has been incredibly useful \u2014 helping me apply what I\u2019m learning in class to my research \u2014 so that I can move forward with my research proposal.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EConsultations are by appointment only and should be set up through the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/stats-helpdesk\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Stats HelpDesk website\u003C\/a\u003E. Remote and in-person meetings are available on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. and on Tuesdays (remote only) from 1 \u2013 2 p.m. Currently, the service is free, but a small charge may be added at a later date.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELooking ahead, Kim plans to expand the team to include specialists in areas such as Bayesian modeling, multilevel modeling, and item response theory.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWith more team members, we could allocate questions based on expertise,\u201d she adds. \u201cIn the long term, we hope to grow into a collaborative resource that serves institutions beyond Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Stats HelpDesk is making it easier for Georgia Tech researchers to get expert, personalized support at every stage of their project.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Stats HelpDesk is making it easier for Georgia Tech researchers to get expert, personalized support at every stage of their project. 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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. 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It has been a privilege to advance the frontiers of quantum science and technology together.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe are delighted by this honor for Professor Chapman,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/feryal-%C3%B6zel\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFeryal \u00d6zel\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, chair and professor in the School of Physics. \u201cThe award highlights Mike\u2019s decades-long contributions to atomic physics and the pioneering techniques he has introduced to the field throughout his career. We are especially proud that most of these contributions happened during his time at Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChapman is a leading experimental quantum physicist whose research centers on developing and applying novel experimental methods in the areas of ultracold atoms, quantum optics, and quantum information. 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After leading efforts to bring prosections (pre-dissected specimens that students learn from) to Georgia Tech in 2021, he set his sights on acquiring the Anatomage Table.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cProviding the table was the logical next step,\u201d says Decker. \u201cIt\u2019s a way to bridge the tactile experience with dynamic visualization.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Anatomage Table was purchased with College of Sciences Technology Fee funds, designed to enhance students\u0027 experiences using modern instruments and techniques.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s a great resource for our students, especially for those who are interested in pursuing any field of medicine,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDavid Collard\u003C\/strong\u003E, senior associate dean in the College of Sciences. \u201cIt supports active learning that will enhance students\u0027 applications to medical programs, and gives them experiences with technologies they will encounter in post-graduate professional training.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnatomy in action\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Series 11 Anatomage Table is housed in the Gilbert Hillhouse Boggs Building and offers a one-to-one display of actual cadavers with five different bodies available for virtual dissection. Students can click on a structure and instantly access detailed information.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s one thing to sit in a classroom and have a professor explain which body parts are which,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EYusuf Abdalla,\u003C\/strong\u003E a second-year biology student with a pre-med focus. \u201cBut being able to independently manipulate the screen to view various parts of the body takes learning to the next level.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe table offers a cleaner environment with less exposure to odors and chemicals than traditional cadaver dissection.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cCadavers don\u2019t come with labels. Using the table enables us to see how the body works as a system rather than just viewing individual parts,\u201d adds\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ERayhan Quraishi\u003C\/strong\u003E, a fourth-year neuroscience major pursuing a career in medicine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDecker emphasizes that while the Anatomage Table is a game changer, it doesn\u2019t replace prosections.\u0026nbsp;Students will continue to work with real hearts, lungs, and even full spinal cords, thanks to a partnership with Emory University\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/med.emory.edu\/education\/omesa\/ume\/resources\/body-donor-program.html\u0022\u003EBody Donation Program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ECombining cadaver dissection with the table enhances the overall learning experience, explains Decker:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWith prosections, they learn how the veins and arteries feel when you cut into them. With the Anatomage Table, students will see what it looks like when the heart beats or the lungs expand. They can virtually follow a drop of blood through the blood vessel, then use the touch screen to see what that same drop of blood would look like under a microscope. You can\u2019t do that with a cadaver.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom anatomy to imaging\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne of the table\u2019s most powerful features is its integration of diagnostic imaging. Students can compare anatomical structures side-by-side with CT and MRI scans and overlay images as they simulate physiological processes like heartbeats and brain activity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDecker is currently designing a new course, Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging, that will use the table to teach students how to interpret MRI, CT, and ultrasound scans. The Anatomage Table contains built-in datasets of MRIs of the spine, heart, and brain, so students can look at the diagnostic image and the actual structure at the same time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cSome students enter medical school without once taking an anatomy course,\u201d says Decker. \u201cGeorgia Tech students, on the other hand, will already have an introduction to imaging and pathology.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESameeha Lalani\u003C\/strong\u003E, a third-year biology major who works as an EMT praises the clinical features found in the table. \u201cAfter one of my EMT shifts, I went back and recreated what happened to my patient using the table. It really made the clinical experience click, so I could better understand what happened.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding access\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe table will soon be in use in BIOS 3754 (Anatomy Lab), which runs five lab sections each fall. Decker is also exploring ways to integrate the table into live lectures, transmitting demonstrations from the table directly into large lecture halls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EPlans are currently underway to use the table in the wellness requirement course, APPH 1040 (Scientific Foundations of Health). Students will be able to visualize cardiovascular anatomy and heart disease by rotating the heart, opening chambers, and simulating conditions, such as a stroke or heart attack.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDecker is eager to collaborate with other departments and make the table a campuswide resource. He sees opportunities in health-related subjects across campus, including biomedical and mechanical engineering, neuroscience, and physiology. Student clubs like the Student Neuroscience Association, Physician Assistant Club, and Pre-Dental Society are also expected to rotate through the lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAnatomy is an ancient science, but it\u2019s the foundation of all healthcare. There are going to be many students who benefit from this\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;all across campus,\u201d Decker says. \u201cWe\u2019ve barely scratched the surface of what it can do.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhat Can Students Do With the Anatomage Table?\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerform virtual dissections\u003C\/strong\u003E of life-size, digitized human cadavers with touch-responsive controls.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERotate, label, and isolate anatomical structures\u003C\/strong\u003E to study systems in detail.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompare anatomy with diagnostic imaging\u003C\/strong\u003E, including CT MRI, and ultrasound scans.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESimulate physiological processes\u003C\/strong\u003E, such as heartbeats, blood flow, and brain 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As Vice President of Emergency Medical Services at Tech (EMSaT), she co-created the Todd Family Fund Grady EMS Scholarship, enabling 10 students to earn EMT certifications and gain hands-on experience serving the campus community. She has mentored countless students through the certification process, offering guidance and building a supportive pipeline to Grady EMS. Her resilience in rebuilding EMSaT\u2019s relationship with Grady led to renewed hiring opportunities and a stronger presence of student EMTs on campus. Beyond EMSaT, she is actively involved in Miracle at Georgia Tech and Zeta Tau Alpha, showing students that it is possible to balance rigorous academics with meaningful involvement. Her leadership is inspired by past Ramblin\u2019 Royalty and driven by a desire to represent Georgia Tech with pride, humility, and purpose. 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In the interim, researchers like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/simon-sven\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESven Simon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a professor in the Schools of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEarth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPhysics\u003C\/a\u003E, are working to uncover critical information to support the rapid analysis of measurements from the mission.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESimon\u2019s research team has been awarded $1.4 million through NASA\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/solicitations\/summary!init.do?solId=%7BCA677753-8D6A-CA7B-6E90-14A8676D8C39%7D\u0026amp;path=open\u0022\u003EPrecursor Science Investigations for Europa\u0026nbsp;(PSI-E)\u0026nbsp;program\u003C\/a\u003E. Their project is one of seven selected to provide essential insights that, according to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/nspires.nasaprs.com\/external\/viewrepositorydocument\/cmdocumentid=1026643\/solicitationId=%7BCA677753-8D6A-CA7B-6E90-14A8676D8C39%7D\/viewSolicitationDocument=1\/PSIE24%20Abstract.pdf\u0022\u003Eprogram announcement\u003C\/a\u003E, \u201cwill maximize the science return during the radiation-limited lifetime of the Europa Clipper.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESimon also serves as the institutional lead co-investigator of a second $1.4 million project, led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, which seeks to decipher how\u0026nbsp;Europa\u0027s atmosphere and ionosphere contribute to the magnetic field near the moon. This project was selected during the same call for proposals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe research award is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission centered on Europa\u2019s complex plasma and electromagnetic environment,\u201d says Simon, referencing the Georgia-Tech led proposal. \u201cOur project combines foundational plasma physics from our School of Physics and geophysical knowledge from our School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences to understand how the magnetic field near Europa is affected by the plasma populating Jupiter\u2019s environment.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe research team includes Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. students\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/tello-fallau-ariel-0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAriel Tello Fallau\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mike-haynes2.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECharles Michael Haynes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/neil-baker\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeil Baker\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a Ph.D. student in the School of Physics, is contributing to the Berkeley-led PSI-E project that also includes Georgia Tech alumnus\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lukeliuzzo.github.io\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELucas Liuzzo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (Ph.D. EAS 2018), now an assistant research scientist at the University of California, Berkeley\u2019s Space Sciences Laboratory.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGroundwork for discovery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWith a radius of only 1,560 kilometers, Europa is one of Jupiter\u2019s four largest moons, known as the Galilean moons, discovered by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei in the 1600s.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMore than two decades ago, data from NASA\u2019s Galileo mission\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Especifically magnetic field measurements collected far above Europa\u2019s surface\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Epointed to the existence of a global subsurface ocean. This ocean, which may contain more liquid water than all of the Earth\u2019s oceans combined, has made Europa a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Planet Earth.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cFinding evidence of a saltwater ocean lurking beneath Europa\u2019s surface was a\u0026nbsp;serendipitous discovery during the\u0026nbsp;Galileo mission,\u201d Simon explains. \u201cNASA\u2019s Europa Clipper mission picks up where the Galileo mission left off.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELaunched in October 2024, the Europa Clipper space probe is expected to reach Jupiter\u2019s orbit in 2030. That gives Simon and his team only a few years to complete their analysis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur research is doing the preparatory work to determine what and where we can measure further magnetic evidence of the ocean beneath Europa\u2019s surface,\u201d says Simon. \u201cWhen the spacecraft arrives, we will find out whether our predictions are correct.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUsing advanced computer simulations, the team aims to better understand the magnetic fields near Europa. Part of these fields is generated by electric currents in the moon\u2019s saltwater ocean; the other part is created by fast-moving flows of plasma\u0026nbsp;\u2014 ionized matter that fills much of space\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;as it interacts with Europa\u2019s atmosphere and surface.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur project focuses on how the magnetic fields from plasma flow patterns compete with the magnetic signal from Europa\u2019s ocean,\u201d says Simon. \u201cWe want to determine which part of the magnetic field near Europa originates from the ocean and which part is a disruptive effect from the plasma.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDeciphering these magnetic signals will provide essential context for interpreting Europa Clipper\u2019s measurements, helping to not only confirm the ocean\u2019s existence but also reveal details about its structure.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn four years, NASA\u0027s\u0026nbsp;Europa Clipper mission will arrive in Jupiter\u2019s orbit to investigate whether the planet\u2019s icy moon, Europa, could support life. 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He also serves as advisor of the new\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/astrophysics-major-and-minor-launched-georgia-tech\u0022\u003EB.S. in Astrophysics degree program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cPaul Sell is a wonderful addition to our College of Sciences community,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lozier.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, dean of the College of Sciences, Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair, and professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cHis leadership brings renewed energy to the Georgia Tech Observatory, and I look forward to seeing how he expands its impact across campus and in the broader community.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObserving the cosmos from campus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Georgia Tech Observatory was established nearly two decades ago at a time when the Institute\u2019s astronomy and astrophysics research and teaching ecosystem was in its infancy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics Principal Academic Professional Emeritus\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/james-sowell\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJim Sowell\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;created the facility on the roof of the Howey Physics Building in 2007 and served as its director until his retirement in 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe Observatory \u2014 and its numerous variety of telescopes \u2014 makes it possible for Georgia Tech students and Atlanta-area visitors to see with their own eyes some of the best, awe-inspiring celestial delights, including craters on the Moon, Jupiter\u2019s Red Spot, Saturn\u2019s rings, and many other objects,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;Sowell.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Observatory\u2019s primary instrument is a 20-inch diameter telescope by Officina Stellare.\u0026nbsp;Known as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/holzinger.gatech.edu\/?q=GT-SORT\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Space Object Research Telescope\u003C\/a\u003E (GT-SORT), this Raven-class space surveillance telescope is used by researchers in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ae.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EDaniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E to monitor man-made spacecraft.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhat\u2019s unique about the Georgia Tech Observatory is that it\u2019s right on campus, offering a meaningful, hands-on experience to everyone,\u201d explains Sell. \u201cIt can be readily integrated into experiential learning projects on campus all year round.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESell\u2019s upper-level astronomy lab, which combines lectures with experiences at the Observatory, highlights the facility\u2019s academic importance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EYet, the Observatory\u2019s impact extends beyond the classroom, thanks to free community events like \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/astronomy.gatech.edu\/Observatory\/Public_Night_Poster_2025.pdf\u0022\u003EPublic Nights at the Observatory\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d which offer attendees the opportunity to explore the night sky.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHeld most months, weather permitting, this event features telescopes stationed outside the Howey Physics Building, allowing astronomy enthusiasts from Georgia Tech and beyond to view the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other cosmic wonders. These gatherings typically draw more than 100 stargazers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESpecialized groups are also hosted at the Observatory. For example, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/astronomyclub.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Astronomy Club\u003C\/a\u003E uses the facility during its weekly meetings.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe Observatory is a haven where students can step outside for a moment and get lost in the stars,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EAJ Chadha\u003C\/strong\u003E, club president and fourth-year computer science major. \u201cWith one of the largest telescopes in Georgia, the on-campus 20-inch GT-SORT, we weave astronomy directly into student life.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUnder Sell\u2019s leadership, the Observatory will continue to strengthen partnerships with student organizations, campus units, and community groups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u0027m excited to explore additional ways we can use this resource for outreach and academic purposes that benefit both Georgia Tech and the Atlanta community,\u201d Sell adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA passion for astronomy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBefore joining Georgia Tech, Sell served as senior lecturer, astronomy undergraduate coordinator, and interim director of the teaching observatory at the University of Florida.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHis passion for astronomy began at an early age, sparked by a gift from his parents: an Orion refracting lens telescope.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI remember taking out that telescope, even in freezing cold Ohio winters, simply because the observing conditions were better,\u201d he recalls.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESell nurtured his interest in astronomy through his university studies and extracurricular activities, which included working in planetaria as an undergraduate at the\u0026nbsp;University of Toledo. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for astronomy, not only with our physics students but with the larger Georgia Tech community \u2014 through classroom lectures, student advising, and Observatory outreach,\u201d Sell says.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Sciences has named\u0026nbsp;Paul Sell\u0026nbsp;as the new director of the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech Observatory. Sell joined the Institute in Fall 2025 as a senior academic professional in the\u0026nbsp;School of Physics.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The College of Sciences has named\u00a0Paul Sell\u00a0as the new director of the\u00a0Georgia Tech Observatory. 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During the semester,\u0026nbsp;students analyzed genomes sequenced from marine samples collected in Key West, Florida \u2014 doing\u0026nbsp;hands-on original bioinformatics research on par with graduate students and\u0026nbsp;working with bioinformatics tools to explore drug discovery potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe course, BIOS 4590, is a research project lab for senior biology majors that provides an opportunity for professors to share their expertise with students in a hands-on environment. In his class, Associate Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/vinayak-agarwal\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVinayak (Vinny) Agarwal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who holds joint appointments in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry\u003C\/a\u003E and\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;School of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E aimed to introduce undergraduates to advanced bioinformatics tools through applied research using new-to-science raw data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe resulting paper, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/full\/10.1021\/acschembio.5c00507\u0022\u003EPhylogenomic Identification of a Highly Conserved Copper-Binding RiPP Biosynthetic Gene Cluster in Marine\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMicrobulbifer\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EBacteria\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d which was recently published in\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EACS Chemical Biology\u003C\/em\u003E, involves the historically understudied genus of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMicrobulbifer\u003C\/em\u003E, a type of bacteria often associated with sponges and corals. These microbial communities are rich sources of natural products, small biological molecules often associated with medicine and drug discovery.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0022This class, and the resulting research, is a testament to the transformative power of hands-on learning,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\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. \u201cThe success of this course \u2014 and the students\u2019 remarkable achievement \u2014 reflects Georgia Tech\u0027s commitment to fostering curiosity, collaboration, and scientific rigor and to empowering the next generation of scientists and leaders.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFunded by Agarwal\u2019s 2023\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/news\/making-medicines-vinayak-agarwal-awarded-nsf-career-grant-peptide-research\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation CAREER grant\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/vinayak-agarwal-named-camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar\u0022\u003ECamille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar award\u003C\/a\u003E, the class also received support from leadership in the College of Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, and School Chemistry and Biochemistry. The study\u2019s lead author, graduate student\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EYifan (Grace) Tang,\u003C\/strong\u003E served as the class teaching assistant, and was funded in part by a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/gaann-fellowship-program-biochemistry-and-biophysics\u0022\u003EBiochemistry and Biophysics\u0026nbsp;Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe students in this class are working on important, novel work \u2014 this cohort worked with real genomic data that had never been sequenced before,\u201d she says. \u201cTypically, researchers might work with one or two genome sequences, but we provided students with 42 \u2014 this might be the first time anyone has looked at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EMicrobulbifer\u003C\/em\u003E at such a wide scope.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom classroom to publication\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo prepare for the class, Tang worked alongside Laboratory Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/alison-onstine\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlison Onstine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u003C\/strong\u003E who manages the School of Biological Sciences teaching laboratory spaces, to sequence the Key West bacterial genomes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur work in the Agarwal Lab is in natural product discovery. We focus on finding new pharmaceutical drugs through marine bacteria \u2014 but with a bioinformatics spin,\u201d Tang explains. \u201cWe wanted to bring this type of experience to undergraduates, so we gave fully sequenced genomes to students and asked them to look for potential properties.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThroughout the class, students learned different techniques for analyzing bacterial genome sequences and extracting data with various tools \u2014 gaining both lab and computational skills through hands-on experiences, live demos, and troubleshooting sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe highlight was showing students just how much we can learn about a bacterial genus, especially one that hasn\u2019t been studied at this scale before,\u201d Tang shares. \u201cThis is a growing field, so there are so many opportunities for students to make meaningful contributions while learning new skills.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmpowering future students\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor many students, it was their first time using these types of tools, but Agarwal says that it\u2019s something they\u0027ll likely encounter in both industry and research. He sees this type of research experience as especially helpful for seniors, who are often deciding between entering the workforce or continuing their education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBioinformatics is increasingly important for analyzing big data. Students need the ability to manipulate and understand data using computational tools, and this class plays an important role in familiarizing them with this process,\u201d he shares. \u201cOur goal is to demystify research and give students the confidence and tools for both graduate school and for the workforce after graduation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe class will be offered for a third time in Fall 2026. While the exact course of research hasn\u2019t yet been decided, \u201cwe always aim for something new that can produce publication-quality research \u2014 students don\u2019t repeat past year\u2019s work,\u201d Agarwal says. 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The honor roll selection came almost as a surprise.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be eligible for the honor roll recognition, instructors must have a minimum CIOS response rate of 70%. Composite scores for three CIOS items are then used to rank instructors. Those items are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInstructor\u2019s respect and concern for students\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInstructor\u2019s level of enthusiasm about the course\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInstructor\u2019s ability to stimulate interest in the subject matter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Office of Academic Effectiveness present the CIOS Honor Rolls. CTL recognizes honor roll recipients at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/ctd\/\u0022\u003Eits\u0026nbsp;Celebrating Teaching Day\u003C\/a\u003E events, held annually in March.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECTL offers the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/1969-2\/\u0022\u003EClass of 1969 Teaching Fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E, in which Pestourie participated in the 2024-2025 cohort. The program aims to broaden perspectives with insight into evidence-based best practices and exposure to new and innovative teaching methods.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fellowship offers one-on-one consultations with a teaching and learning specialist. Cohorts meet weekly in the fall semester and monthly in the spring semester for instruction seminars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe fellowship facilitates peer observations where instructors visit other classrooms, exchange feedback, and learn effective techniques to try in their own classes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u0027m very grateful for the Class of 1969 fellowship program and to Karen Franklin, who coordinates it,\u201d Pestourie said. \u201cThe honor roll is not just a one-person award. Support from the Institute and other people in the program made it happen.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike in Fall 2023 and 2024, Pestourie is teaching \u003Cem\u003ECSE 8803: Scientific Machine Learning\u003C\/em\u003E again this semester. 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Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EWinnie Chu\u003C\/strong\u003E is going to map it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChu\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ean assistant professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E has been awarded a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/awardsearch\/showAward?AWD_ID=2442200\u0022\u003E$770,000 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)\u003C\/a\u003E to\u0026nbsp;create the first-ever comprehensive map of temperatures at the bottom of the ice sheet\u0026nbsp;\u2014 a map that will span the entire Antarctic continent.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program is a five-year grant designed to help promising researchers establish a foundation for a lifetime of leadership in their field. Known as CAREER awards, the grants are NSF\u2019s most prestigious funding for early-career faculty.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn total, the Antarctic ice sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by over 200 feet \u2014 more than 50 feet higher than the top of Tech Tower. Climate models help predict how much of this ice may melt in the coming years, providing critical safety and planning information for coastal communities.\u0026nbsp;However, researchers have limited knowledge of temperatures at the base of the ice sheet \u2014 miles beneath the surface\u0026nbsp;\u2014 and these temperatures play a critical role in melting.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur research addresses this critical gap in Antarctic ice sheet modeling,\u201d Chu explains. \u201cIf\u0026nbsp;temperatures at the base are warm enough, the ice can melt and lubricate the interface.\u201d The result? The surface acts like a slip-and-slide, carrying ice toward the ocean and accelerating melt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt is crucial that we can accurately predict this behavior,\u201d Chu says. \u201cThis map will be an essential step forward in refining our climate models for the safety of coastal communities, for infrastructure planning, and for climate adaptation worldwide.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMapping miles-thick ice\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe process isn\u2019t as simple as measuring the temperature with a thermometer though. The Antarctic ice sheet is, on average, over a mile thick and can range up to three miles thick.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChu, who leads the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/glacier-geophys.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EPolar Geophysical Simulation Lab\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech, will combine 20 years of radar data\u0026nbsp;\u2014 the result of multiple international polar programs\u0026nbsp;\u2014 and leverage a technique called \u201cradar sounding,\u201d which analyzes the echoes of airborne radar measurements. The brightness and shape of the echoes can reveal clues about subglacial meltwater and\u0026nbsp;temperatures. To complete the picture, Chu will use cutting-edge generative\u0026nbsp;artificial intelligence (AI) models.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cInnovations in generative AI are part of what makes this research possible,\u201d says Chu, \u201cbut the driving force is the data collected by these long-term research studies. AI can help complete the picture\u0026nbsp;\u2014 but only because that data exists.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreparing for the future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChu aims for the temperature map to improve the parameterization of climate models and ice sheet projections. This will enable better predictions of future melt and help scientists assess areas that may be particularly vulnerable.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe hopes that the map will drive further advances in polar science. \u201cOur datasets and radar observations will be open access, meaning they\u2019ll be available for all researchers to use,\u201d Chu shares. \u201cWe\u2019ll also be sharing the AI processing codes that we develop and the enhanced ice sheet model outputs.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAdditionally, the research will train the next generation of climate scientists through developing educational programs for high schoolers, empowering and engaging students nationwide with hands-on polar science and AI applications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis research is about more than just mapping Antarctica \u2014 it\u2019s about building tools that help us prepare for the future,\u201d Chu says. \u201cBy making our data and models openly available, and by engaging students in the science behind climate change, we\u2019re not only advancing polar research \u2014 we\u2019re empowering the next generation to carry it forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe grant will support Chu as she uses radar data and generative AI to map temperatures beneath the Antarctica ice sheet, aiming to improve climate predictions, support coastal planning, and train future scientists through open-access tools and education.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The grant will support Chu as she uses radar data and generative AI to map temperatures beneath the Antarctica ice sheet, aiming to improve climate predictions, support coastal planning, and train future scientists through open-access tools and education."}],"uid":"35599","created_gmt":"2025-10-03 15:31:46","changed_gmt":"2025-10-08 15:03:02","author":"sperrin6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-10-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-10-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678302":{"id":"678302","type":"image","title":"Winnie Chu","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWinnie Chu\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1759935741","gmt_created":"2025-10-08 15:02:21","changed":"1759935741","gmt_changed":"2025-10-08 15:02:21","alt":"Winnie Chu","file":{"fid":"262312","name":"WinnieChu.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/08\/WinnieChu.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/10\/08\/WinnieChu.png","mime":"image\/png","size":934158,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/10\/08\/WinnieChu.png?itok=Dffly_oC"}},"678254":{"id":"678254","type":"image","title":"The Ross Archipelago near the McMurdo Station in Antarctica. 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The group includes both transfers from other Georgia Tech graduate programs and students new to the Institute.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA joint initiative of the Colleges of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESciences\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EComputing\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEngineering\u003C\/a\u003E, the program aims to educate students and advance the field of neuroscience through an interdisciplinary approach. It integrates neuroscience research with technological development to explore all levels of nervous system function.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur first Ph.D. students represent a wide range of professional and research interests in neuroscience and neurotechnology,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/timothy-cope\u0022\u003ETim Cope\u003C\/a\u003E, program director and professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/\u0022\u003EWallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThe student-centered program is built on the strength of our exceptional researchers and educators. I am watching with excitement as our faculty and new students create a dynamic community of learning and collaboration that is dedicated to neuroscience discovery.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPh.D. program pioneers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYvonne Milligan\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Kennesaw, Georgia native, is one of the program\u2019s first students. Her research focuses on the nervous system and how it interacts with ovarian cancer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor Milligan, choosing the program was an easy decision.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech encourages forward-thinking,\u201d she says. \u201cAs someone interested in various industry roles, I liked the support available for all career paths, not just academia.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbigail Holberton\u003C\/strong\u003E, a Georgia Tech alumna (BME 2022) from Dacula, Georgia, is also a member of the inaugural cohort. She studies in vitro and in vivo mild traumatic brain injury, examining the role of intracellular signals between cells. She joined the program to deepen her expertise in cellular and molecular neuroscience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBeing part of the first class is a great honor as I hope to help pave the way for future scientists and engineers to explore neuroscience and neurotechnology,\u201d she says. \u201cI am very excited to learn about some of the most cutting-edge techniques in neuroscience from pioneers in the field.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech and neuroscience\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Ph.D. program complements Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuroscience.cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EB.S. in Neuroscience degree\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the fastest-growing undergraduate majors at the Institute, as well as the recently launched\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/neuro.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EInstitute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTogether, the new doctoral degree program, the undergraduate neuroscience program\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;now in its\u0026nbsp;eighth year\u0026nbsp;\u2014\u0026nbsp;and the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society will strengthen Georgia Tech\u2019s core commitment to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/chemistry.gatech.edu\/people\/david-m-collard\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDavid M. 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The acronym stands for:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ED \u2014 Develop SGA to champion change.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ER \u2014 Respond to students swiftly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EI \u2014 Improve service to student organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EV \u2014 Voice student views to faculty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EE \u2014 Establish SGA\u2019s standard of excellence.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZiyad and Salinas\u2019 strategic plan outlines several objectives and specific actions to tackle student concerns around issues such as campus accessibility, wellness, sustainability, and inclusion. They emphasize the importance of collaborating with a range of campus groups to execute these goals. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe divided the platform into the 10 areas SGA covers, providing concrete plans for the things we wanted to accomplish this year,\u201d Ziyad said. \u201cTo inform these plans, we spoke to people affiliated with each respective area \u2014 for example, meeting with Student Life representatives to hear the concerns of transfers, first-years, and international students,\u201d Salinas added.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcknowledging that adjusting to campus life can be difficult, both leaders extended advice to new students. Drawing on his experiences as a resident assistant, campus mentor, and now SGA president, Ziyad encourages first-years to embrace uncertainty. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cKeep an open mind during your time at Tech. Every semester is different, bringing various highs and lows. Be versatile and adaptable,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESalinas, who joined SGA in her first year at Tech as a member of the finance committee, encourages new students to step out of their comfort zone. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to reach out to people. There are so many valuable opportunities across campus. If you find an organization or lab interesting, take the initiative by putting yourself out there. By simply emailing one person or club, you can open so many doors,\u201d she said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe pair also reflected on Georgia Tech bucket list items they hope to achieve before graduation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI want to complete the Pi Mile \u2014 but I have to run the entire time,\u201d Ziyad said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve never missed a home football game. I even came back from Thanksgiving break early my first year, so I\u2019ve made it a goal,\u201d Salinas said. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, they hope their administration will leave behind a stronger connection between SGA and the students it serves. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf students start seeing SGA as a body that truly represents their voices and concerns \u2014 not just one that plans cool events and collaborations, but also as a resource for improving student life \u2014 that would feel like a goal achieved. 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This stage powers up engines, which guide the spacecraft into a safe landing using a pre-designed trajectory that autopilot follows.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis means that researchers need to figure out the correct thrust, direction, and timing to reach a landing spot \u2014 all while navigating a landing that uses as little fuel as possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cA common approach is to treat this as an optimization problem: minimizing fuel consumption with rigid-body physics as constraints to determine the best thrust profile,\u201d Wang explains. \u201cThis can work well, but it has drawbacks. It assumes that there is no uncertainty in the system (for example, that the thrust of the engines is applied perfectly) and it simplifies the motion of the spacecraft by treating it as though it\u2019s traveling through flat space instead of on a true curved geometry. 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Specifically, the center will organize seminars and an annual conference in addition to providing seed funding for collaborative projects across units.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENearly 40 faculty members from the College\u2019s six schools have already agreed to participate in activities proposed by the center; additional faculty involvement is expected from across the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe center builds upon initiatives such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ETech AI\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ml.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMachine Learning Center\u003C\/a\u003E, and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/data\u0022\u003EInstitute for Data Engineering and Science\u003C\/a\u003E, which seek to boost Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in cutting-edge, AI\/ML-powered interdisciplinary research and education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe College\u2019s seed grant program will sponsor the center for three years, starting in fiscal year 2026. 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This prestigious journal focuses on the mathematical and analytical foundations of transportation systems, addressing critical challenges in areas such as traffic flow, network design, control and scheduling, optimization, queuing theory, logistics, and behavioral modeling.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETransportation Research Part B \u003C\/em\u003Ecomplements other journals in the series\u2014Part A (Policy and Practice), Part C (Emerging Technologies), and Part D (Transport and Environment)\u2014forming a comprehensive suite of publications that collectively represent the forefront of transportation science. The journal serves a diverse and specialized audience, including operations researchers, logisticians, economists, econometricians, mathematical modelers, transportation engineers, geographers, and planners.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessor Peeta brings decades of experience to this role. 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It is especially exciting that this work also contributes directly to the development of our space-based mission at Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA key aspect of Faggert\u2019s proposal is its multi-frequency approach, which generates and analyzes images of supermassive black holes using different radio wavelengths. When combined and compared, these multi-frequency observations allow scientists to learn about black holes and explore fundamental physical concepts such as gravity and plasma behavior.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOne of the coolest things about studying cosmic objects like black holes is that you have to work with the information you have,\u201d explains Faggert. \u201cBut when you combine several avenues of information, like in multi-frequency radio imaging, you can gain a better understanding of phenomena and under conditions that can\u2019t be replicated on Earth.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis research aligns with current trends in astrophysics that focus on advanced imaging techniques to broaden the data available on the structure, formation, and behavior of black holes and other celestial objects. 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Georgia Tech\u2019s chapter is now in its third year as a registered student organization and has grown to more than 40 members.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGrowing community engagement\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChowdhury cites community partnerships as key to the club\u2019s success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELast fall, ALCSI members hosted a booth at EchoPark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Kroger Health where they spoke with NASCAR attendees about smoking, lung health, and screening options.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe talked to hundreds of people and shared information about screening centers,\u201d shares Chowdhury. \u201cA big part of it was listening to their stories about smoking, and for those who were interested, we provided a hotline number for follow-up questions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe club\u2019s community engagement also included attending an Atlanta Hawks game where members received a public shoutout, partnering with Georgia Tech\u2019s Fraternity and Sorority Life and the American Heart Association to decorate paper hearts with messages of support for heart patients, and collaborating with Emory\u2019s Winship Cancer Institute for the\u0026nbsp;White Ribbon Project, where they delivered white wooden ribbons with encouraging notes for those affected by the disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding access\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EChowdhury and Georgia Tech\u2019s ALCSI have set an ambitious goal for the upcoming school year\u0026nbsp;\u2014 working with local cancer centers like Winship or Northside Hospital to improve access to lung cancer screenings, particularly for underserved communities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve spoken with medical school residents and\u0026nbsp;advocates who\u2019ve shared how difficult it can be to navigate insurance and primary care referrals,\u201d says Chowdhury. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to create a lung cancer screening referral partnership or some type of special event where individuals can get screened directly, without needing a primary care appointment.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFaculty sponsor\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELesley Baradel\u003C\/strong\u003E, lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences, is proud of the club and its accomplishments: \u201cAs faculty advisor, I am proud of the incredible impact our students have made in raising awareness about lung cancer, both here at Georgia Tech and throughout our broader community. 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They would also defend against attacks from other teams looking to gain additional flags.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the top teams and their Georgia Tech affiliated members:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst place, Maple Mallard Magistrates (MMM)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYechan Bae\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYonghwi Jin\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJungwon Lim\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond place, Blue Water\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELuna Tong \u003C\/strong\u003E(CS 2021)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJalen Chuang\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKevin Stevens\u003C\/strong\u003E, Ph.D. student\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThird place, SuperDiceCode\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDaniel Lu\u003C\/strong\u003E, (CS 2024)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDarin Mao\u003C\/strong\u003E, 3rd year\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJosh Wang\u003C\/strong\u003E, 2nd year\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI participated in DEFCON CTF because it\u0027s one of the most well-known CTFs and all of the best teams fight every year to qualify and compete in it,\u201d said Wang of SuperDiceCode.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFor our team, it\u0027s special because many of us met and became friends while playing CTFs in high school and college years ago.\u0026nbsp;The attack\/defense format of the CTF brings many interesting aspects to the game not seen in the more common jeopardy format, such as rewarding good competitor infrastructure and tooling.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe competitors spend most, if not all, of their time at DefCon outside the actual convention. It\u2019s become a tradition, with many teams having played together for years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI have participated in DEF CON CTF since 2012 and have advanced to the finals every year since 2014,\u201d said MMM\u2019s Lim. \u201cI have always enjoyed solving challenging binary exploitation problems, and DEF CON CTF consistently provided them.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWorking on these challenges in such an intense, competitive environment can sometimes be stressful, but I see them as valuable opportunities to test and improve my skills.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond-place team Blue Water shook up the competition this year when one of the competitors brought an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/georgia-tech-leads-way-again-premier-global-hacking-competition\u0022\u003EAI-powered tool \u003C\/a\u003Ethat completed a challenge in record time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe were initially surprised the tool worked so well, and it\u0027s exciting what these tools could achieve in the future,\u201d said team member Luna Tong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe act impressed DefCon organizers who recognized the team\u2019s effort at the event\u2019s closing ceremonies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it was in the news most recently as the host venue for the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC), DefCon has drawn crowds of hackers of all skillsets to the Mojave Desert for over 30 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, the world\u2019s best hackers, programmers, side-channel exploiters, and cyber practitioners gather in Las Vegas to put their skills to the test at DefCon, the community\u2019s largest annual convention.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest challenge of the competition is Capture the Flag (CTF), often referred to as the \u201cOlympics of hacking,\u201d and once again, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/digital-olympics-how-georgia-tech-participates-worlds-biggest-hacking-contest\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech was represented\u003C\/a\u003E among the top teams.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Every year, the world\u2019s best hackers, programmers, side-channel exploiters, and cyber practitioners gather in Las Vegas to put their skills to the test at DefCon, the community\u2019s largest annual convention. 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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. With past events sparking funding, partnerships, and media buzz, Demo Day offers a rare glimpse into Atlanta\u2019s growing startup scene and the future being built at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"On August 28, Demo Day 2025 will showcase of 100+ student and faculty-led startups solving real-world problems \u2014 no pitches, just interactive tech."}],"uid":"36436","created_gmt":"2025-08-20 14:45:02","changed_gmt":"2025-08-22 01:35:44","author":"bdurham31","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-08-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677745":{"id":"677745","type":"image","title":"Demo-Day-2025-Promo-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDemo Day 2025, Aug. 28, Exhibition Hall, +250 Startup Founders Launching New Ventures\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1755701111","gmt_created":"2025-08-20 14:45:11","changed":"1755701111","gmt_changed":"2025-08-20 14:45:11","alt":"CREATE-X logo with Demo Day 2025 prominently shown underneath","file":{"fid":"261680","name":"Demo-Day-2025-Promo-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/20\/Demo-Day-2025-Promo-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/08\/20\/Demo-Day-2025-Promo-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png","mime":"image\/png","size":808029,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/08\/20\/Demo-Day-2025-Promo-Web-Article--1200-x-630-px-.png?itok=0XmQeJx-"}}},"media_ids":["677745"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=campuscomms","title":"Demo Day Registration"}],"groups":[{"id":"583966","name":"CREATE-X"},{"id":"655285","name":"GT Commercialization"},{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[{"id":"139","name":"Business"},{"id":"42921","name":"Exhibitions"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192255","name":"go-commercializationnews"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193658","name":"Commercialization"}],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBreanna Durham\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarketing Strategist\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["breanna.durham@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"683838":{"#nid":"683838","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Jim Pope Fellow to Offer New Course on Biotechnology Commercialization this Fall","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEpilepsy, Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, Huntington\u2019s disease \u2014 as a Jim Pope Fellow, Adam McCallum is dedicated to helping students search for solutions to these and other devastating diseases. McCallum is a translational research advocate in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University, currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003C\/em\u003E. He hopes to accelerate the commercialization of the most promising biotech advances. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen McCallum learned about the Jim Pope Fellowship, he saw it as a tremendous opportunity. \u201cBiomedical engineering research has so much potential to be translated into products and solutions that tackle unmet clinical needs, that could be shaped to enhance society in general,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a collaboration between biology, medicine, and engineering. The Pope Fellowship is a unique opportunity to explore new projects dedicated to entrepreneurship.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcCallum is one of five faculty members to receive the Jim Pope Fellowship, which supports faculty in becoming entrepreneurial instructors and mentors in CREATE-X. He hopes to leverage this fellowship to instill entrepreneurial confidence in biomedical engineering graduate students and faculty and help them translate their research into IP and healthcare-focused products to be used in and out of the clinic.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince being named a fellow, McCallum has applied the funding to attend conferences to learn more about new methods for teaching commercialization and entrepreneurship, develop programming to enhance the student experience, increase student understanding and interest in entrepreneurship, and explore creative new projects he has envisioned while at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEstablishing a New Commercialization Course\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning in the fall, he will teach a new course, Fundamentals of Biotechnology Commercialization, targeting BME graduate students. McCallum developed the curriculum, which begins with an overview of technology commercialization and the commercialization process, followed by modules on IP \u2014 how to protect one\u2019s inventions; financing, with a focus on early-stage commercialization funding opportunities; and choosing a commercialization path.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn the second part of the course, students will simulate a patent filing,\u201d says McCallum. \u201cIt\u2019s a really important step in the commercialization process. In future iterations of the course, I would love to have students file real disclosures and provisional patent applications with our Tech Transfer Office and have a licensing associate talk to them about managing the IP.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBME Innovations Pivotal to Georgia Tech\u2019s IP Ecosystem\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMcCallum sees Georgia Tech BME researchers as an important driver of innovation, and the Institute\u2019s patent track record reflects their critical role: More than 21% of U.S.-issued patents to Georgia Tech have at least one BME inventor listed, according to the Office of Commercialization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the past year, he has already seen the value of infusing an entrepreneurial spirit into his curriculum. Annabelle Singer (BME) and Levi Wood (ME) were mentored by McCallum while they were developing an audiovisual device to help stimulate brain activity in patients with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and epilepsy. Through this mentorship, Singer and Wood recognized possible use cases and commercialization pathways for their technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTheir device has potential applications in a wide range of other neurological conditions \u2014 to lessen the impact of these disorders on people in their everyday life,\u201d says McCallum, adding, \u201cI\u2019m excited about Georgia Tech and Emory\u2019s commitment to developing programs to enhance neuroscience and neural engineering research. There\u2019s so much potential in that space, especially for being able to significantly impact diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s, Parkinson\u2019s, and Huntington\u2019s disease, as well as strokes and epilepsy. We are moving in the right direction with being able to improve the efficacy of the modalities to diagnose and treat these conditions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to McCallum, his close connection to CREATE-X has given him a unique opportunity to see the impact of the program on the entrepreneurial endeavors of students and even faculty members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPrevious fellows have been very successful with developing new educational programs and courses, as well as creating new spaces to spawn innovation, to instill entrepreneurial confidence in undergraduate students, and I want to use those successes as inspiration to make an impact on graduate student entrepreneurial confidence in BME, with much more to come,\u201d he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs one of President \u00c1ngel Cabrera\u0027s four Big Bets, the drive for entrepreneurial education and opportunities has accelerated at Georgia Tech. In 2023, over a third of all Georgia Tech applicants selected entrepreneurship as an interest. Pope Fellows have a unique opportunity to help students tap into entrepreneurial pathways with CREATE-X, access an abundance of resources, and solve real-world problems. For faculty interested in joining, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8cOnwIrm4eKEh9Q\u0022\u003Eapplications\u003C\/a\u003E are open for the 2025 Jim Pope Fellowship until Sept. 2. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAdam McCallum, a Jim Pope Fellow and translational research advocate in Georgia Tech\u2019s Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, is committed to helping students develop solutions for neurological diseases like epilepsy, Parkinson\u2019s, Alzheimer\u2019s, and Huntington\u2019s. Through the fellowship, he mentors students and faculty in entrepreneurship, guiding them to translate biomedical research into impactful healthcare innovations. 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Leveraging knitting for breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing \u2014 including more sustainable textiles, wearable electronics, and soft robotics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMatsumoto, who is also a principal investigator at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wpi-skcm2.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/\u0022\u003EInternational Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM2) at Hiroshima University\u003C\/a\u003E, is the corresponding author on a new study exploring the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u0022\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/abstract\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u0022\u003EPulling Apart the Mechanisms That Lead to Jammed Knitted Fabrics\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0022 was published this week in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/journals.aps.org\/pre\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhysical Review E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and also includes Georgia Tech Matsumoto Group graduate students\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/sarah-gonzalez\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESarah Gonzalez\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/alexander-cachine\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlexander Cachine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in addition to former postdoctoral fellow\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/engineering.tamu.edu\/materials\/profiles\/Michael-Dimitriyev.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Dimitriyev\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, who is now an assistant professor at Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe work builds on the group\u2019s previous research demonstrating that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/unraveling-physics-knitting\u0022\u003Eknitted materials can be mathematically \u2018programmed\u2019 to behave in predictable ways\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThese properties are intuitively understood by people who knit by hand,\u201d Matsumoto says, \u201cbut in order to manipulate and use these behaviors in an industrial setting, we need to understand the physics behind them. This new research is another step in that direction.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn Unexpected Twist\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGonzalez, who led the research, first became interested in jamming while conducting adjacent research. \u201cI was using model simulations to characterize how different yarn properties affect the behavior of knitted fabrics and noticed a strange stiff region,\u201d she recalls. \u201cIn our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-46498-z\u0022\u003Eprevious research\u003C\/a\u003E, we had also seen this behavior in lab experiments, which suggested that what we were seeing in the simulations was a genuine phenomenon. I wanted to investigate it further.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAfter digging into the topic, she realized that what she was seeing was called \u2018jamming.\u2019 In knits, Gonzalez explains, jamming occurs when stitches are packed tightly together, and the fabric resists stretching. Although it\u2019s a well-known phenomenon, the physics has mostly been investigated in granular systems, like snow or sand, rather than fabrics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn fabrics, when you pull softly, the response is surprisingly stiff, but when you start pulling harder and harder, the stitches rearrange, and the material softens,\u201d Matsumoto says. \u201cIn granular systems, this is a little like how avalanches work. At low forces, the snow pack is solid, but when the slope is steep, the force of gravity liquidizes that snow pack into an avalanche.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn fabrics, it is a little like having a tangle in a piece of jewelry,\u201d she adds. \u201cIf you pull on it, it gets quite stiff, but if you loosen the knot, the chain can reconfigure, and it\u0027s not so stiff.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnraveling the Physics of Jamming\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EUsing a combination of experiments with industrially knitted fabrics and computer models, the team analyzed what causes jamming in fabrics and how to control it. \u201cWe wanted to determine how different yarn properties impacted jamming,\u201d Gonzalez explains. \u201cOur goal was to understand the mechanics of jamming through how yarn interacts at various touchpoints in stitches.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team found that both machine tension and yarn thickness played a key role in making a fabric more or less jammed, and that jamming behaves differently depending on which direction the fabric is stretched.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen you stretch a knit along the rows, the stiffness of the yarn causes fabric jamming. Jamming in the other direction is due to yarn contacts,\u201d says Gonzalez. \u201cWe also showed that the impacts of changing machine tension and yarn thickness differ depending on fabric direction.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cDiscovering that fabric jamming works differently in different directions was a key insight,\u201d she adds. \u201cTo our knowledge, the physics of this has never been explored before.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EModern Innovation \u2014 With a Centuries-Old Technique\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe research dovetails with Matsumoto\u2019s WPI-SKCM2 Center work,\u0026nbsp;which involves investigating fundamental aspects of knots and chirality.\u0026nbsp;The Center is interested in a class of materials called \u201cknotted chiral meta matter\u201d that could lead to more sustainable materials.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor example, knitting \u2014 which leverages chiral knots \u2014 could be used to create more elastic fabrics from natural materials. \u201cIn many cases, manufacturers use yarns that combine, for example, polyester, cotton, and elastane to create a desired elasticity,\u201d Matsumoto says. \u201cOur research suggests that manipulating the topology of the stitches could lead to a similar elasticity, reducing the need for petroleum-based fibers and creating a more sustainable textile.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cKnitting has the potential to be extremely useful in manufacturing, but knowledge has typically been shared through intuition and word of mouth,\u201d she adds. \u201cBy creating these mathematical models, we hope to formalize that knowledge in a way that\u2019s accessible for large-scale manufacturing \u2014 so we can leverage this centuries-old intuition for modern innovation.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: This work was supported by the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan; National Science Foundation (NSF); and Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA).\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDOI:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1103\/g94g-c6tt\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EResearchers in the School of Physics unravel the secrets of the centuries-old practice of knitting in a new study that explores the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Physicists unravel the secrets of the centuries-old practice of knitting in a new study that explores the physics of \u2018jamming\u2019 \u2014 a phenomenon when soft or stretchy materials become rigid under low stress but soften under higher tension."}],"uid":"35599","created_gmt":"2025-07-25 15:34:08","changed_gmt":"2025-07-30 12:38:14","author":"sperrin6","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677487":{"id":"677487","type":"image","title":"Former Matsumoto Group member Krishma Singal operates a knitting machine used to create fabric samples for a previous study. 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It\u2019s open to students in all majors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis interdisciplinary program is designed for humanities students interested in careers in health and science, media, technical communication, or public relations, as well as STEM majors seeking to develop their human-centered communication skills.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStudents must take LMC 3310 \u2013 The Rhetoric of Scientific Inquiry and PUBP 4410 \u2013 Science, Technology, and Public Policy and also choose three electives from a list of courses that includes LMC 3412 \u2013 Communicating Science and Technology to the Public, LMC 3318 \u2013 Biomedicine and Culture, and LMC 4406 \u2013 Contemporary Issues in Professional Communication.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA unique feature of this minor is the optional study-abroad experience in Dublin, Ireland, on storytelling and AI in journalism, offered in partnership with CNN.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis is an exciting opportunity for Georgia Tech students to learn how policy shapes and is shaped by how we talk about science and to learn how scientific advances are communicated by professionals to different public audiences,\u201d said LMC Chair\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKelly Ritter\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Minor in Science Communication and Policy is\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/683148\/ivan-allen-college-offers-minors\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Eone of three new minors\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E offered by the Ivan Allen College this fall.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe interdisciplinary program provides an in-depth look at how science is communicated to the public, how policy shapes research, and how science communication affects society.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The interdisciplinary program provides an in-depth look at how science is communicated to the public, how policy shapes research, and how science communication affects society."}],"uid":"36583","created_gmt":"2025-07-22 16:09:13","changed_gmt":"2025-07-22 17:24:34","author":"lvidal7","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-22T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"673414":{"id":"673414","type":"image","title":"A view of Tech Tower from Crosland Tower. 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But that\u2019s exactly what she\u2019s doing thanks to Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2012, Washington, a seasoned construction veteran with 25 years of expertise and a master\u2019s degree in building construction from Georgia Tech, noticed a shortage of project managers. She oversaw capital improvements and construction buildouts nationally and was consistently getting asked by clients to oversee the construction buildouts. This would spark the idea to start her business and launch Cancave Management \u0026amp; Engineering.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the next decade, Washington built a successful company and yet she continued to see this recurring shortage of project managers. According to Associated Builders and Contractors, the construction sector still grapples with a significant talent shortage that extends beyond the skilled trades to include construction management positions, with a projected need for nearly half a million additional workers in 2025 alone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have fewer people entering the industry. With the pandemic, we had a great exodus where a lot of people decided to get out of the industry and retire early, and then you have the emerging housing market and infrastructure needs, creating demand for construction in general \u2014 the perfect storm,\u201d Washington said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDetermined to find more ways to address the problem, she joined Georgia Tech\u2019s School of Building Construction as a part-time instructor and, in 2024, began pursuing her Ph.D. at Tech, where she learned about the Jim Pope Fellowship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing a Pope Fellow has been transformational to my experience as an entrepreneur,\u201d Washington said. \u201cWhen I started my company, I wish I had something like this. Through this fellowship, I was able to dig deeper into my idea, validate assumptions, and shape it into a solution that addresses the pain points of labor shortages and compliance bottlenecks in the underutilization or over-utilization of resources.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a fellow, Washington was also awarded $15,000 in discretionary funds to support her teaching and entrepreneurial efforts. With the resources from Jim Pope, Washington has been able to make meaningful impacts for students and her company.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver the last year, she has worked on the next evolution of her business by building Extend the Ladder\u00ae,\u0026nbsp; a workforce resource and compliance platform built around an industrywide shared resource model for construction professionals. One application of her platform would allow general contractors to share resources by enabling them to find and coordinate talent from a single database.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to helping her pursue a construction job-matching platform, the fellowship has reinforced her love of teaching and mentoring entrepreneurial-minded students. As a part of the fellowship, Washington taught CREATE-X\u2019s Startup Lab, which teaches the fundamentals of evidence-based entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne student, Vivianne Akerman, a rising junior in industrial engineering, became Washington\u2019s mentee after\u0026nbsp;her spring Startup Lab class. Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Akerman decided to continue her entrepreneurial journey in CREATE-X\u2019s Idea-to-Prototype (I2P) course. She turned an idea into action with guidance from Washington, building a solution for a problem she identified during Startup Lab.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCandace is an amazing mentor who pushes students to be their best selves,\u201d said Akerman, who is developing a makeup platform designed \u201cto make makeup practical and less overwhelming.\u201d The platform will enable consumers to compare and review products and ultimately find what brands work best for them, given their skin type and desired look.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI love how positive she is,\u201d adds Akerman. \u201cThis is new for me \u2014 it\u2019s very exciting but also very overwhelming. She helps me stay focused on my priorities and what\u2019s most important.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWashington emphasizes that there is no guidebook to becoming an entrepreneur; rather, the path must be discovered through conversations, relationship-building, and learning from the experiences of others.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis experience deepened my appreciation for the spirit of entrepreneurship \u2014 it\u2019s been invaluable for me,\u201d she says. \u201cI would tell anybody who\u0027s trying to start a business, you need to go through this process.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, as a mentor herself, Washington credits her fellowship in CREATE-X for giving her the confidence and framework to help others. And she credits her path as a mentor and teacher of entrepreneurship to the home she\u2019s found at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawing from her own experiences, both the challenges and the triumphs, she offers a piece of advice that she believes aspiring entrepreneurs should carry with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cStart now \u2014 you don\u2019t need all the answers. Focus on the process, stay committed, and be open to real-world feedback.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplications are now open for the 2025 Jim Pope Fellowship until Sept. 2. Interested faculty can learn more at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/faculty\/jim-pope-fellowship\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECandace Washington, with 25 years in construction and a master\u2019s from Georgia Tech, founded Cancave Management \u0026amp; Engineering to address a growing shortage of project managers. Her entrepreneurial journey deepened through the Jim Pope Fellowship, which provided funding and support to develop Extend the Ladder\u00ae, a workforce and compliance platform for the construction industry. As a part-time instructor and mentor at Georgia Tech, she inspires students like Vivianne Akerman to pursue their own ventures through programs like CREATE-X. 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Announced yesterday in a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.caltech.edu\/about\/news\/ligo-detects-most-massive-black-hole-merger-to-date\u0022\u003ECalifornia Institute of Technology press release\u003C\/a\u003E, the binary black hole merger, GW231123, is the largest ever detected with gravitational waves.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBefore merging, both black holes were spinning exceptionally fast, and their masses fell into a range that should be very rare \u2014 or impossible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cMost models don\u0027t predict black holes this big can be made by supernovas, and our data indicates that they were spinning at a rate close to the limit of what\u2019s theoretically possible,\u201d says\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/margaret-millhouse\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMargaret Millhouse\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, a research scientist in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Physics\u003C\/a\u003E who played a key role in the research. \u201cWhere could they have come from? It raises interesting questions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA binary black hole merger absorbs characteristics from both of the contributors, she adds. \u201cAs a result, this is not only the most massive binary black hole ever seen but also the fastest-spinning binary black hole confidently detected with gravitational waves.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cGW231123 is a record-breaking event,\u201d says School of Physics Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/laura-cadonati\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELaura Cadonati\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E who has been a member of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ligo.caltech.edu\/page\/ligo-scientific-collaboration\u0022\u003ELIGO Scientific Collaboration\u003C\/a\u003E since 2002. \u201cLIGO has been observing the cosmos for 10 years now. This discovery underscores that there is still so much that this instrument can help us learn.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Cosmic View\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe findings challenge current theories on how smaller black holes form, says School of Physics Assistant Professor and LIGO collaborator\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/physics.gatech.edu\/user\/surabhi-sachdev\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESurabhi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ESachdev\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Smaller black holes are the result of supernovae: dying and collapsing stars. During that collapse, explosions can tear apart or eject part of the star\u2019s mass \u2014 limiting the size of the black hole that forms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cBlack holes from supernovae can weigh up to about 60 times the mass of our Sun,\u201d she says. \u201cThe black holes in this merger were likely the mass of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Ehundreds\u003C\/em\u003E of suns.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBecause of its size, GW231123 also allowed the team to study the merger in unprecedented detail. \u201cLIGO has observed scores of black hole mergers,\u201d says Cadonati. \u201cOf these, GW231123 has provided us with the clearest view of the \u2018grand finale\u2019 of a merger thus far. This adds a new clue to solve the puzzle that are black holes, including their origins and properties.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhile we saw that our expectations matched the data, the extreme nature of this event pushed our models to their limits,\u201d Millhouse adds. \u201cA massive, highly spinning system like this will be of interest to researchers who study how binary black holes form.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecoding a Split-Second Signal\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMillhouse and School of Physics Postdoctoral Fellow\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EPrathamesh Joshi\u003C\/strong\u003E used Einstein\u2019s equations for general relativity to confirm LIGO\u2019s detections.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo find black holes, LIGO measures distortions in spacetime \u2014 ripples that are created when two black holes collide. These patterns in gravitational waves can be used to find the signature signal of black hole collisions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn this case, the signal lasted for just one-tenth of a second, but it was very clear,\u201d says Joshi. \u0022Previously, we designed a special study to detect these interesting signals, which accounted for all the unusual properties of such massive systems \u2014 and it paid off!\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cTo ensure it wasn\u2019t noise, the Georgia Tech team first reconstructed the signal in a model-agnostic way,\u201d Millhouse adds. \u201cWe then compared those reconstructions to a model that uses Einstein\u0027s equations of general relativity, and both reconstructions looked very similar, which helped confirm that this highly unusual phenomenon was a genuine detection.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESachdev says that seeing the signal at both LIGO Observatories \u2014 placed in Hanford, Washington and Livingston, Louisiana \u2014 was also critical. \u201cThese short signals are very hard to detect, and this signal is so unlike any of the other binary black holes that we\u0027ve seen before,\u201d she says. \u201cWithout both detectors, we would have missed it.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Decade of Discovery\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWhile the team has yet to determine how the original black holes formed, one theory is that they may have resulted from mergers themselves. \u201cThis could have been a chain of mergers,\u201d Sachdev explains. \u201cThis tells us that they could have existed in a very dense environment like a nuclear star cluster or an active galactic nucleus.\u201d Their spins provide another clue as spinning is a characteristic usually seen in black holes resulting from a merge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team adds that GW231123 could provide clues on how larger black holes are formed \u2014 including the mysterious supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cGravitational wave science is almost a decade old, and we\u0027re still making fundamental discoveries,\u201d says Millhouse. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting that LIGO is continuing to detect new phenomena,\u0026nbsp; and this is at the edge of what we\u0027ve seen thus far. There\u0027s still so much we can learn.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team expects to update their catalogue of black holes in August 2025, which will provide another window into how this exceptionally heavy black hole might fit into the universe, and what we can continue to learn from it.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFunding\u003C\/strong\u003E: The LIGO Laboratory is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and operated jointly by Caltech and MIT.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBefore merging, both black holes were spinning exceptionally fast, and their masses fell into a range that should be very rare \u2014 or impossible.\u0026nbsp;The result of the merge, GW231123, is the largest binary black hole merger ever detected with gravitational waves.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Before merging, both black holes were spinning exceptionally fast, and their masses fell into a range that should be very rare \u2014 or impossible. 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This third round of TTL grants focuses on community-based learning, an educational approach that integrates classroom instruction with meaningful community engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cCommunity-based learning is a premier avenue for Georgia Tech to fulfill our mission in developing leaders who improve the human condition,\u201d says \u003Cstrong\u003EKate Williams\u003C\/strong\u003E, a senior academic professional at the Center for Teaching and Learning who leads faculty-facing efforts on behalf of the TTL initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EServing Georgia Tech \u2014 and beyond\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBaradel and Stewart will use the grant to introduce a community service component to their class,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EFlourishing: Strategies for Well-Being and Resilience\u003C\/em\u003E (APPH 1060). They co-created the course back in 2019.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe developed the class based on student feedback,\u201d says Stewart. \u201cStudents were very vocal about wanting a course where they could discuss emotional wellness and coping strategies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAPPH 1060 has become a popular course taken by hundreds of Tech students every year and fulfills one of three options to satisfy the Institute\u2019s wellness requirement. The class helps students improve their overall well-being by introducing strategies to build skills in coping, resilience, optimism, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe instructors teach separate course sections but coordinate class content.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWith support from the Innovation Incubator grant, Baradel and Stewart are reimagining the course\u2019s signature team project. Previously focused on campus wellness initiatives, the project will now connect students with community partners to address real-world needs and incorporate high-impact practices such as teamwork, leadership, and structured reflection. Based on their interests, students will choose from a list of community projects, then work in teams to implement solutions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe revamped APPH 1060 course will encourage students to consider happiness and well-being while also collaborating and strengthening the capacity of neighboring communities,\u201d says \u003Cstrong\u003ESarah Brackmann\u003C\/strong\u003E, director of community-based learning in the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn the past, the students came up with great ideas to improve wellness at Georgia Tech, but the projects rarely moved beyond the design stage. The TTL funding helps us transform ideas into action,\u201d explains Stewart.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe instructors plan to partner with organizations such as Hands On Atlanta \u2014 tackling Atlanta\u2019s most pressing needs\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eand Once Upon a Room\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Edecorating hospital rooms for children.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe frequently talk with the students about gratitude and purpose,\u201d says Baradel. \u201cIncorporating a community service element gives them the chance to bring those values to life in a meaningful, measurable way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ETo evaluate the project\u2019s effectiveness, Baradel and Stewart will use a mixed-method approach, including pre- and post-course surveys, student reflections, and feedback from community partners. In addition to measuring academic learning, the goal will be to assess students\u2019 personal growth, civic engagement, and emotional well-being.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking ahead\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe enhanced version of APPH 1060 will launch in Spring 2026\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2014\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Efollowing a year of planning, partnership development, and TTL workshops. Baradel and Stewart believe the new structure will lead to a more immersive and impactful version of the class, and they hope it can become a model for integrating wellness and service learning across campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe want our students to leave this course with more than just knowledge,\u201d shares Stewart. \u201cOur goal is to instill community service as a value and empower students to make a difference.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe are excited about what we can do with this grant,\u201d adds Baradel, \u201cnot just in the classroom, but in the community and in transforming students\u2019 lives.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Sciences faculty Lesley Baradel and Christie Stewart were awarded an Innovation Incubator grant to integrate community-based learning into their wellness course,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EFlourishing: Strategies for Well-Being and Resilience\u003C\/em\u003E (APPH 1060).\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"College of Sciences faculty Lesley Baradel and Christie Stewart were awarded an Innovation Incubator grant to integrate community-based learning into their wellness course, Flourishing: Strategies for Well-Being and Resilience (APPH 1060)."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2025-07-15 13:50:08","changed_gmt":"2025-07-15 17:07:59","author":"ls67","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-07-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677424":{"id":"677424","type":"image","title":"Lesley Baradel and Christie Stewart","body":"\u003Cp\u003ELesley Baradel and Christie Stewart\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1752595842","gmt_created":"2025-07-15 16:10:42","changed":"1752595842","gmt_changed":"2025-07-15 16:10:42","alt":"Two headshots of smiling blonde women","file":{"fid":"261320","name":"Baradelandstewart.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/15\/Baradelandstewart.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/07\/15\/Baradelandstewart.png","mime":"image\/png","size":12326194,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/07\/15\/Baradelandstewart.png?itok=_DwEzl-g"}}},"media_ids":["677424"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/blog.ctl.gatech.edu\/2025\/06\/03\/2025-2026-transformative-teaching-learning-innovation-incubator-grants-awarded\/","title":"2025-2026 Transformative Teaching \u0026 Learning Innovation Incubator Grants Awarded"},{"url":"https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/two-college-sciences-faculty-earn-innovation-incubator-grants","title":"Two College of Sciences Faculty Earn Innovation Incubator Grants"}],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"1275","name":"School of Biological Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"192865","name":"Transformative Teaching and Learning"},{"id":"88821","name":"health and wellness"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura S. 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It draws on faculty from the College of Sciences and across the Institute to provide interdisciplinary training in behavioral, cellular, cognitive, computational, molecular, and systems neuroscience.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe program offers flexibility, enabling students to design their own path of study. For example, students can add a pre-health, research, or business designation to their degree and specialize in areas such as biology, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, and psychology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThere are many flavors of neuroscience as it\u2019s inherently cross-disciplinary,\u201d Schumacher explains. \u201cOur degree is popular with students because it covers broad aspects of neuroscience. In this new role, I will aim to add depth to all the different areas we teach.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ESchumacher succeeds Biological Sciences and Biomedical Engineering Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/people\/timothy-cope\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETim Cope\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E who has been named\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/tim-cope-direct-new-phd-program-neuroscience-and-neurotechnology\u0022\u003Einaugural director of the Ph.D. Program in Neuroscience and Neurotechnology\u003C\/a\u003E, which will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2025. The B.S. and Ph.D. programs along with the recently launched\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-launches-two-new-interdisciplinary-research-institutes?utm_source=newsletter\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_content=Georgia%20Tech%20Launches%20New%20Research%20Institutes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Daily%20Digest%20-%20July%201%2C%202025\u0022\u003EInstitute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society\u003C\/a\u003E reflect Georgia Tech\u2019s decade-long commitment to advancing neuroscience and neurotechnology through interdisciplinary research, education, and engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENeuroscience undergraduates stand to benefit from this growing research and educational ecosystem.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech has a strong culture of undergraduate research,\u201d adds Schumacher. \u201cOne of my goals as director is to improve our students\u2019 access to neuroscience research and engagement opportunities available on campus.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESchumacher, who joined Georgia Tech in 2004, received a\u0026nbsp;Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. 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Every year, the Foundation grants up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards worldwide, which recognize internationally leading researchers of all disciplines.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe award\u2019s \u20ac80,000 endowment will support a research trip to Germany for up to a year \u2014 during which Kostka will collaborate with Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mpi-bremen.de\/en\/Biogeochemistry-Group\/People\/Marcel-Kuypers.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMar\u00adcel Kuypers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mpi-bremen.de\/en\/Home.html\u0022\u003EMax Planck In\u00adsti\u00adtute for Mar\u00adine Mi\u00adcro\u00adbi\u00ado\u00adlogy\u003C\/a\u003E in Bre\u00admen, Germany \u2014 to as\u00adsess the role of mar\u00adine plant mi\u00adcro\u00adbi\u00ado\u00admes in coastal mar\u00adine eco\u00adsys\u00adtem health and climate re\u00adsi\u00adli\u00adence.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKostka, who holds joint appointments in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/joel-kostka\u0022\u003ESchool of Bio\u00adlo\u00adgical Sci\u00adences\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/kostka-joel\u0022\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E, is also the as\u00adso\u00adci\u00adate chair for re\u00adsearch in Bio\u00adlo\u00adgical Sci\u00adences. He was\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/joel-kostka-named-director-georgia-tech-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003E\u200b\u200brecently named the inaugural faculty director\u003C\/a\u003E of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/new-center-science-georgias-tomorrow\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech for Georgia\u0027s Tomorrow\u003C\/a\u003E. The new Center, announced by the College of Sciences in December 2024, will drive research aimed at improving life across the state of Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWetlands in a changing climate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cHuman population is centered on coastlines, and coastal ecosystems provide many services for people,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cAlthough they cover less than 1 percent of the ocean, coastal wetlands store over 50 percent of the seafloor\u2019s rich carbon reserves.\u201d But researchers aren\u2019t sure how these ecosystems will respond to a changing climate.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMicrobes may be the key. Microbes play a critical role in maintaining plant health and helping them adapt to stressors, Kostka says. Similar to human bodies, plants have microbiomes: a community of microbes intimately associated with the plant that help it take up nutrients, stimulate the plant\u2019s immune system, and regulate plant hormones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur research indicates that plant microbiomes are fundamental to wetland ecosystem health, yet almost everything we know about them is from agricultural systems,\u201d he adds. \u201cWe know very little about the microbes associated with these important marine plants that dominate coastal ecosystems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EKostka\u2019s work in Germany will investigate how microbiomes help coastal marine plants adapt to stress and keep them healthy. From there, he will investigate how plant microbiomes contribute to the carbon and nutrient cycles of coastal ecosystems \u2014 and how they contribute to ecosystem resilience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding collaboration \u2014 and insights\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOne goal of the collaboration is to exchange information on two types of marine plants that dominate coastal ecosystems worldwide: those associated with seagrass meadows and salt marshes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019ve investigated salt marsh plants in the intertidal zone between tides, and my colleagues at the Max Planck Institute have focused on seagrass beds and seagrass meadows, which are subtidal, below the tides,\u201d Kostka says. \u201cWhile these two ecosystems have some different characteristics, they both cover large areas of the global coastline and are dominated by salt-tolerant plants.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn salt marshes, Kostka has shown that marine plants have symbiotic microbes in their roots that help them to take up nitrogen and deal with stress by removing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/experts\/sulfur-oxidation-and-reduction-are-coupled-nitrogen-fixation-roots-salt-marsh-foundation\u0022\u003Etoxic sulfides\u003C\/a\u003E. He suspects that these plant-microbe interactions are critical to the resilience of coastal ecosystems. \u201cThe Max Planck Institute made similar observations in seagrass meadows as we did in salt marshes,\u201d Kostka explains. \u201cBut they found different bacteria.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom Georgia to Germany\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EBeyond supporting excellence in research, another key goal of the Humboldt Research Award is to support international collaboration \u2014 something very familiar to Kostka. \u201cI\u0027ve been working with Professor Kuypers and the Max Planck Institute in Bremen for many years,\u201d he says, adding that he completed his postdoctoral research at the Institute. \u201cMax Planck\u0027s labs are some of the best in the world for what they do, and their imaging technology can give us an unprecedented look at plant-microbe interactions at the cellular level.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis project is also special because I am collaborating with other scientists in northern Germany,\u201d Kostka adds. \u201cThe University of Bremen is home to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.marum.de\/en\/index.html\u0022\u003ECen\u00adter for Mar\u00adine En\u00advir\u00adon\u00admental Sci\u00adences\u003C\/a\u003E (MARUM), which is designated as a Cluster of Excellence by the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.dfg.de\/en\u0022\u003EGerman National Science Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E, so there are a number of fantastic research centers in Bremen to work with.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHis hope is that this project will deepen collaboration between the research at Georgia Tech and research in Germany. \u201cI look forward to seeing what we can uncover about these critical systems while working 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The key? A new algorithm that results in neural networks with internal structure more like the human brain.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/openreview.net\/forum?id=THqWPzL00e\u0022\u003ETopoNets: High-Performing Vision and Language Models With Brain-Like Topography\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d was awarded a spotlight at this year\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iclr.cc\/\u0022\u003EInternational Conference on Learning Representations\u003C\/a\u003E (ICLR), a distinction given to only 2 percent of papers. 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And this is out-of-the-box \u2014 it\u2019s broadly applicable to other models with no extra fine-tuning needed.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor Murty, the research also underscores the importance of a rapidly growing field of research at the intersection of neuroscience and AI. \u201cThere\u0027s a major explosion in understanding intelligence right now,\u201d he says. \u201cThe neuro-AI approach is exciting because it helps emulate human intelligence in machines, making AI more interpretable.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIn addition to advancing AI, this type of research also benefits neuroscience because it informs a fundamental question: Why is our brain organized the way it is?,\u201d Deb adds. \u201cMaking AI more interpretable helps everyone.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBrain-inspired blueprints\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn the brain, neurons form topographic maps: neurons used for comparable tasks are closer together. The researchers applied this concept to AI by organizing how internal components (like artificial neurons) connect and process information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis type of organization has been tried in the past but has been challenging, Murty says. \u201cHistorically, rules constraining how the AI could structure itself often resulted in lower-performing models. We realized that for this type of biophysical constraint, you simply can\u2019t map everything \u2014 you need an algorithmic solution.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur key insight was an algorithmic trick that gives the same structure as brains without enforcing things that models don\u0027t respond well to,\u201d he adds. \u201cThat breakthrough was what Mayukh (Deb) worked on.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe algorithm, called\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/github.com\/murtylab\/topoloss\u0022\u003ETopoLoss\u003C\/a\u003E, uses a loss function to encourage brain-like organization in artificial neural networks, and it is compatible with many AI systems capable of understanding language and images.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThe resulting training method, TopoNets, is very flexible and broadly applicable,\u201d Murty says. \u201cYou can apply it to contemporary models very easily, which is a critical advancement when compared to previous methods.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeuro-AI innovations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EMurty and Deb plan to continue refining and designing brain-inspired AI systems. \u201cAll parts of the brain have some organization \u2014 we want to expand into other domains,\u201d Deb says. \u201cOn the neuroscience side of things, we want to discover new kinds of organization in brains using these topographic systems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDeb also cites possibilities in robotics, especially in situations like space exploration where resources are limited. \u201cImagine running a model inside a robot with limited power,\u201d he says. \u201cStructured models can help us achieve 80 percent of performance with just 20 percent of energy consumption, saving valuable energy and space. 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Four Georgia Tech colleges. One semester-long project with an uncertain outcome. Led by Scheller College of Business Law and Ethics\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/directory\/faculty\/alexander\/index.html\u0022\u003EProfessor Charlotte Alexander\u003C\/a\u003E students from across the Institute came together in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.scheller.gatech.edu\/centers-and-initiatives\/law-data-design-lab\/index.html\u0022\u003ELaw, Data, and Design Lab\u003C\/a\u003E to complete a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVertically Integrated Project\u003C\/a\u003E during the 2025 Spring semester. 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She also advises easing into a full workload or exercise routine, if possible, and seeking shade with intermittent breaks when working outdoors for long periods.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESawka, retired senior scientist for environmental medicine, stressed that even those familiar with summer conditions can be susceptible to the symptoms of overheating following months of cooler temperatures or indoor activity. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.canberra.edu.au\/research\/centres\/uc-rise\/research\/environmental-physiology\/exercise-heat-acclimation-predictor\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA predictive tool\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E developed by collaborating with the University of Canberra, Australia, and recently published in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Comprehensive Physiology\u003C\/em\u003E illustrates the benefits of heat acclimation based on environmental factors like temperature, humidity, duration of exposure, and other factors to inform their training and recovery plans.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Just like you train for your activity, whether it\u0027s running or tennis or basketball, it\u0027s the same with adapting to environmental extremes. It\u0027s specific, and the tool allows you to input the unique conditions you will attempt to acclimate to,\u0022 he said.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStaggering start times can also effectively mitigate injury and heat-related incidents until an individual is properly acclimated to the climate. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStaying Sharp\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudies from the Exercise Physiology Laboratory have revealed a drop in performance and cognitive function when subjects lose 2% of their body mass during exposure to heat. Without proper planning and fluid replacement, thermoregulation can be hindered, cardiovascular strain increases, and an individual\u0027s energy levels and performance can diminish. As more body water is lost, more significant symptoms can occur.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe amount of sweat lost during heat exposure is another key indicator of how much fluid an individual needs to avoid these symptoms. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sweatratecalculator.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA sweat loss prediction calculator\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, recently published in the \u003Cem\u003EJournal of Applied Physiology\u003C\/em\u003E and funded by Coca-Cola in collaboration with the University of Sydney and Canberra University, uses predicted output and other factors to help individuals plan hydration management strategies for exercise in hot conditions. Relying solely on thirst as a guide frequently leads to underhydration by nearly 50%; therefore, fluids should be consumed before, during, and after exposure to heat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding sweat loss can also help individuals avoid the dangers of overhydration. \u0022This is not a \u0027more-is-always-better\u0027 kind of approach. You can run into problems by drinking too much over extended periods while exercising,\u0022 Millard-Stafford said. \u0022Hyponatremia, or water intoxication, can be lethal. You want to follow the Goldilocks theory of \u2018not too much and not too little\u2019 to maintain fluid balance with the sweat loss calculator.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElderly adults are at an increased risk of heat-related incidents, even if they aren\u0027t outside as much, due to differences in their body\u0027s ability to regulate temperature and potential adverse effects of medication such as diuretics. Older adults also have a diminished thirst sensation when dehydrated, so they tend to underdrink.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore Than One Way to Hydrate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEighty percent of human hydration comes from consuming liquids, while the remaining 20% comes from food. Millard-Stafford recommends adding more fresh fruits and vegetables as a part of your diet over the summer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrinking fluids remains the primary combatant against dehydration, but she and Sawka also recommend pre-planning meals that include sodium to better retain fluids and nutrients. Humans generally rehydrate at mealtime, with food stimulating thirst and fluid consumption,\u0026nbsp; helping cells maintain balance. Electrolytes in sports drinks can also help hydrate during and after sustained heat exposure.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor many, simply choosing not to go outdoors in the heat is not an option. 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They spent two years attempting various methods, but nothing worked.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGuided by McShan, Frooman and the team then came up with the idea of using computational modeling to enable a deeper understanding of how the peptides and proteins interact at both biophysical and structural levels.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cUtilizing the computational modeling enabled us to see the best bindings and turned into a game-changing insight for our research, potentially leading to the design of more effective malaria treatments and vaccines,\u201d explains Frooman.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe is quick to credit Georgia Tech and McShan for providing her with such a valuable learning experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cAt many universities, undergraduates rarely do meaningful research, but at Tech, it\u2019s a priority,\u201d explains Frooman. \u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful for the opportunity to grow in such a supportive environment, and to learn from mentors like Professor McShan who lead by example and make time for every student.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHer advice to other undergraduates entering research?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cEmbrace your failures. They make the successes even more rewarding,\u201d shares Frooman.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOutside the lab\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EOn campus, Frooman is president of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society and Cleanup Crew at GT, a member of Alpha Phi International Fraternity, and a campus tour guide who serves on their executive board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EShe especially loves being a tour guide as it allows her to share her love of Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;and its people:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cEveryone is unapologetically themselves and fully invested in their major or interests. 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There is no direct contact, no traceable link\u2014just a clever drop-off.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething similar plays out online every day, but it\u2019s hackers, not secret agents, doing the drops.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a hacker uses malware to infect a device, they won\u2019t send instructions to it directly. Instead, they hide the location of their control servers inside scrambled strings of data. These encoded messages, called dead drops, are quietly stored on trusted web applications like Dropbox or Google Drive. When malware infects a device, it connects to one of these services, decodes the message, and learns where to go next\u2014without ever raising red flags.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis method helps attackers stay under the radar by blending in with everyday web traffic on legitimate online services, but a team of cybersecurity researchers from Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cyfi.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECyber Forensics Innovation\u003C\/a\u003E (CyFI) Lab have developed a solution to combat this stealthy threat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELed by Georgia Tech Ph.D. student \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mingxuan.ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMingxuan Yao\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Eand\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.westpoint.edu\/jonathan-fuller\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJonathan Fuller\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from the United States Military Academy, the research team developed a tool to automatically detect and neutralize dead drop resolver (DDR) -enabled malware. Named VADER by the researchers, it analyzes how each malware sample decodes hidden content and extracts the logic\u2014or recipe\u2014it uses to uncover the final command-and-control (C\u0026amp;C) server.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYao and Fuller discovered how widespread this problem is when VADER identified nearly 9,000 real-world malware samples using DDR techniques across seven different popular web storage apps.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s crucial for web app providers to act fast by removing these hidden payloads,\u201d said Yao. \u201cBut that\u2019s just the start\u2014new, disguised versions could be hiding anywhere on their platforms.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince providers have no idea how the content has been manipulated, spotting these hidden threats used to be nearly impossible. In an experiment by the CyFI team, a striking 64.1% of C\u0026amp;C servers shielded by dead drops were still active as of the day the study was conducted.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat\u2019s why the CyFI Lab designed VADER to scale. When tested on 100,000 malware samples, it identified the 8,906 DDR-enabled ones and extracted seven unique decoding methods. Then, using those recipes, the system scanned live web traffic and discovered 72 additional dead drops across 11 different platforms, leading to the identification of 67 new C\u0026amp;C addresses.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo far, VADER\u2019s results have enabled security teams to work with providers to take down 43 of those malicious dead drops\u2014and counting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVADER: Enhanced Web Application Security Through Proactive Dead Drop Resolver Remediation will be presented in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sigsac.org\/ccs\/CCS2025\/accepted-papers\/\u0022\u003E32nd ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security Conference\u003C\/a\u003E in Taipei, Taiwan later this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen a hacker uses malware to infect a device, they won\u2019t send instructions to it directly. 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Called Jezero Mons,\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eit is nearly half the size of the crater itself and could add critical clues to the habitability and volcanism of Mars, transforming how we understand Mars\u2019 geologic history.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe study, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s43247-025-02329-7\u0022\u003EEvidence for a composite volcano on the rim of Jezero crater on Mars\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d was published this May in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ENature\u003C\/em\u003E-family journal\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ECommunications Earth \u0026amp; Environment,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eand\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eunderscores\u003Cem\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ehow much we have left to learn about one of the most well-studied regions of Mars.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ELead author\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/deeps.brown.edu\/people\/sara-cuevas-quinones\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESara C. 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Wray\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E (\u003C\/strong\u003ESchool of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), Assistant Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/rivera-hernandez-dr-frances\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrances Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences), and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/search.asu.edu\/profile\/2095063\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJacob Adler\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ethen a postdoctoral fellow at Georgia Tech and now an assistant research professor at Arizona State University.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cVolcanism on Mars is intriguing for a number of reasons \u2014 from the implications it has on habitability, to better constraining the geologic history,\u201d Wray says. \u201cJezero Crater is one of the best studied sites on Mars. If we are just now identifying a volcano here, imagine how many more could be on Mars. Volcanoes may be even more widespread across Mars than we thought.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA mountain in the margins\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWray\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Efirst noticed\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Ethe mountain in 2007, while considering Jezero Crater as a graduate student.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI was looking at low-resolution photos of the area and noticed a mountain on the crater\u2019s rim,\u201d he recalls. \u201cTo me, it looked like a volcano, but it was difficult to get additional images.\u201d At the time, Jezero Crater was newly discovered, and imaging focused almost entirely on its intriguing water history, which is on the opposite side of the 28-mile-wide crater.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThen, Jezero Crater, due to these lake-like sedimentary deposits, was selected as the landing spot for the 2020 Perseverance Rover \u2014 an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/mission\/mars-2020-perseverance\/\u0022\u003Eongoing NASA mission seeking signs of ancient Martian life and collecting rock samples for possible return to Earth\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHowever, after landing, some of the first rocks Perseverance encountered were not the sedimentary deposits one might expect from a previously-flooded area \u2014 they were volcanic. Wray suspected he might know the origin of these rocks, but to make a case for it, he would need to show that the mountain on the edge of Jezero Crater could indeed be a volcano.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA new researcher \u2014 and old data\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe opportunity presented itself several months after Perseverance landed when Cuevas-Qui\u00f1ones applied to a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/easreu.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESummer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E to work with Wray.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0019103518306067?via%3Dihub\u0022\u003EA previous study\u003C\/a\u003E led by\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EBriony Horgan\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E(professor of planetary science at Purdue University) had also suggested that Jezero Mons could be volcanic,\u201d Cuevas-Qui\u00f1ones says. \u201cI began wondering if there was a way to home in on these suspicions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe team partnered with study coauthor Rivera-Hern\u00e1ndez, who specializes in characterizing the surface of planets and their habitability. They decided to use datasets gathered from spacecraft orbiting Mars to compare the properties of Jezero Mons to other, known, volcanoes. \u201cWe can\u2019t visit Mars and definitively prove that Jezero Mons is a volcano, but we can show that it shares the same properties with existing volcanoes \u2014 both here on Earth and Mars,\u201d Wray explains.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe used data from the Mars Odyssey Orbiter, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, and Perseverance Rover, all in combination to puzzle this out,\u201d he adds. \u201cI think this shows that these older spacecraft can be extremely valuable long after their initial missions end \u2014 these old spacecraft can still make important discoveries and help us answer tricky questions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor Cuevas-Qui\u00f1ones, it also underscores the importance of REU programs and opportunities for undergraduates. \u201cI was an undergraduate student at the time, and this was my first time conducting research,\u201d she says. \u201cIt was fascinating to learn how different data sets could be used to decode the origin of a landscape. After Jezero Mons, it became clear to me that I would continue to study Mars and other planetary bodies.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe search for life \u2014 and determining Mars\u2019 age\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe discovery makes the crater even more intriguing in the search for past life on Mars. A volcano so close to watery Jezero Crater could add a critical source of heat on an otherwise cold planet, including the potential for hydrothermal activity \u2014 energy that life could use to thrive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThis type of system also holds interest for Mars as a whole. \u201cThe coalescence of these two types of systems makes Jezero more interesting than ever,\u201d shares Wray. \u201cWe have samples of incredible sedimentary rocks that could be from a habitable region alongside igneous rocks with important scientific value.\u201d If returned to Earth, igneous rocks can be radioisotope dated to know their age very precisely. Dating the Jezero Crater samples could be used to calibrate age estimates, providing an unprecedented window into the geologic history of the planet.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe take home message? \u201cMars is the best place we have to look in our solar system for signs of life, and thanks to the Perseverance Rover collecting samples in Jezero, the United States has samples from the best rocks in the best place on Mars,\u201d Wray says. \u201cIf these samples are returned to Earth, we can do incredible, groundbreaking science with them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDOI: \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s43247-025-02329-7\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s43247-025-02329-7\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFunding: Cuevas-Qui\u00f1ones was supported by Georgia Tech\u2019s 2021 Research Experience for Undergraduates program sponsored by NSF and 3M corporation. 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You need to be emphatic that the customer matters. The successful teams are 100% behind what\u0027s going to make the lives of customers easier and better.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2014, CREATE-X was co-founded by Sivakumar, Steve McLaughlin(who is now the president of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art), and other Georgia Tech faculty, including Ray Vito, Craig Forest, and Ravi Bellamkonda (who is now the executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University). The program received its initial major philanthropic support from Chris Klaus, a Georgia Tech alumnus and tech entrepreneur, whose gift helped launch the initiative, and , played a key role in building out the program\u0027s maker courses. 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. 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Noah Parsons, the Army\u2019s point of contact for the project, was impressed with both the product and the team\u2019s professionalism.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech students have completed the intake system to perfection,\u201d Parsons said. \u201cThey performed exceptionally and professionally. I cannot stress how great of a job they have done for their class and for the Army as well. Our company intends to start using the intake system as early as next month.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Collins, who served four years in the Army before enrolling at Georgia Tech, the experience was meaningful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA large part of my role in the Army involved the very maintenance processes we\u2019ve been working to improve,\u201d he said. \u201cI can\u2019t even count how many hours my coworkers and I spent with the current system. 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To receive a Regents\u2019 distinction, a candidate must be unanimously recommended by key leaders at their university: the president, the chief academic officer, the dean, and three additional faculty members appointed by the university president. Following this, final approval must be obtained from both the chancellor and the BOR Committee on Academic Affairs. The renewal process follows similarly rigorous guidelines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese prestigious distinctions honor faculty and staff who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and have had an outstanding impact on their institutions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAward for Excellence in High-Impact Practices\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year, Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vip.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVertically Integrated Projects\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E program was honored with the \u003Cstrong\u003ERegents\u2019 Award for Excellence in High-Impact Practices and Experiential Learning\u003C\/strong\u003E. 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His mother, \u003Cstrong\u003EHolly Rush\u003C\/strong\u003E, is a longtime Georgia Tech staff employee, and this exposure influenced Andrew to study at the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe caught up with Holly and Andrew to learn more about what makes Georgia Tech so appealing to students and employees alike, and the unique perspective their mother-son relationship brings to campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow long have you worked at Georgia Tech? What do you do as a financial operations assistant director?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Holly]\u003C\/em\u003E I have been at Georgia Tech since 2000 and joined the College of Computing in early 2005. Ironically and very memorably, I found out I was expecting Andrew right after I started in Computing. I still recall being very nervous about telling my new boss that I was expecting, but she was happy for me and very accommodating. I went to the bookstore right after our meeting and bought Andrew his first Georgia Tech t-shirt, which I plan to pass down to him one day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing part of the College for this long, I have watched it grow from having divisions to schools. I began as a financial administrator and steadily grew into my current role as assistant director of financial operations for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. In my current role, I oversee financial operations for the School of CSE, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with Institute and sponsor guidelines. I work closely with faculty, staff, and leadership to support our financial programs and other initiatives. It is a rewarding role that allows me to contribute to the success of the college while watching it grow, just like my own journey here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow much influence did your mom\u2019s work at Georgia Tech have on your interest in coming here for college?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Andrew]\u003C\/em\u003E It definitely played a role. I grew up a fan of all things Georgia Tech, so this was always my dream school. When I got in, all the stars aligned. Tech was my dream school, my mom worked there, and I was close to home. It was perfect.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is it about Georgia Tech that has kept you here for more than two decades?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Holly]\u003C\/em\u003E From the beginning, I have always felt that my work contributes to something bigger \u2013 supporting faculty who offer world-class education and innovation. I have had the opportunity to grow professionally and work alongside very talented colleagues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow has your first year gone? What do you like best about attending Georgia Tech?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Andrew]\u003C\/em\u003E Overwhelming. I wasn\u2019t sure what to expect from attending college. The college lifestyle was a big change for me, and I had to learn how to navigate it. I knew Georgia Tech would be challenging, and I thought I was ready for it, but it was still harder than I expected. However, I managed to get through my first year with great resilience and finish stronger than I started.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat do you each like best about being on campus together?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Holly]\u003C\/em\u003E I enjoy being nearby and getting to share this chapter of his life. There are many times that Andrew is focused on his studies or his fraternity commitments, so he doesn\u2019t get to come home as often as I would like. But with me being on campus, we can grab a quick lunch or have a short visit. I also like knowing he is a short walk from my office if I want to drop off a homemade meal. Even when we are both too busy for a visit, sometimes I find myself looking out the window across campus. Just seeing the top of a building where he is attending class gives me comfort knowing he is there.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Andrew]\u003C\/em\u003E Bouncing off of what my mom said, it has been great. It is comforting that I can go to her office just to say \u201chey,\u201d and not drive all the way home. It\u2019s nice that when I\u2019m having a rough patch with school, she drops by to offer some reassurance.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat has been the key to reaching the milestones of a fulfilling career and witnessing your children achieve their goals?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E[Holly]\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003EThe key to reaching these milestones has really been maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Georgia Tech has given me the space and support to grow professionally while also being present as a parent. That balance has been everything. It allowed me to build a fulfilling career that I\u2019m proud of, while also being there to watch my children grow and pursue their dreams, including Andrew becoming a Georgia Tech student himself. Being able to do both, without having to choose one over the other, has truly been the foundation of my success and happiness.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat do you look forward to in the next few years studying computer engineering at Georgia Tech? And after graduating?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[\u003Cem\u003EAndrew\u003C\/em\u003E] I am most excited for my \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/computer-engineering-degree\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethreads\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and starting my career. I have learned so much that I am already applying my studies. I recently used Raspberry Pi to build a circuit that enabled a motion detector to work and set off an LED indicating motion. This was a part of my discovery class for my major, and it was the most fun I have had at Georgia Tech so far. It was very new and exciting to learn about, and it motivates me to put my skills to work.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter graduating, I want to work in cybersecurity, possibly as a hardware security engineer for the government or even my own startup. The project I mentioned opened my eyes to my threads and really motivated me to continue in this field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERush is one of more than 150 College of Computing staff members who support the College and its five schools. Staff members are the backbone of the College. 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Sutherland Professorship. This endowed faculty position recognizes outstanding contributions in research and teaching, particularly those that advance the understanding of biological systems through quantitative applications of chemistry, mathematics and physics.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERatcliff, a professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E, was selected for his innovative research and dedication to education, which have made a significant impact on the scientific community and the Institute. His appointment is effective July 1, 2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWill has established himself as a leading scientist studying the evolution of biological complexity, developing an innovative research program that demonstrates the tremendous power of integrating physics and biology to understand fundamental questions in life science,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/people\/todd-streelman\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETodd Streelman\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, professor and chair of the School of Biological Sciences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cHis experimental vision, commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional record mentoring the next generation of scientists embody the values this chair was established to promote,\u201d Streelman adds. \u201cWill is precisely the kind of transformative scientist who can carry forward the Sutherlands\u0027 legacy of bridging physics and biology to understand the fundamental principles governing life itself.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe Sutherland Professorship comes with an award of $40,000 per year in research funds and is renewable every five years, providing valuable support for ongoing and future projects.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe faculty endowment is made possible through generous support from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn C. and Leslie C. Sutherland\u003C\/strong\u003E. A triple Jacket, John C. Sutherland (B.S. PHYS 1962, M.S. PHYS 1964, Ph.D. PHYS 1967) serves as dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University and is a member of the Georgia Tech College of Sciences External Advisory Board.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeet Will Ratcliff\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWill Ratcliff is an evolutionary biologist who joined the School of Biological Sciences in 2014. He has served as director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/qbios.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInterdisciplinary Graduate Program in Quantitative Biosciences\u003C\/a\u003E since 2021. After earning his B.S. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Davis and his Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior from the University of Minnesota, Ratcliff completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of Minnesota, where he developed the groundbreaking \u0027snowflake yeast\u0027 model system.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ERatcliff\u0027s research focuses on understanding one of biology\u0027s most fundamental questions: how complex multicellular life evolves from single-celled ancestors. His innovative approach combines experimental evolution with mathematical modeling, biophysics, and synthetic biology, overcoming a fundamental limitation in the field. Rather than attempting to infer evolutionary dynamics that occurred hundreds of millions of years ago, his work allows direct observation of this transition in real time. In 2018, he launched the Multicellularity Long Term Evolution Experiment (MuLTEE), which has since become one of the longest-running evolution experiments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EThe MuLTEE has revealed how physics serves as a crucial scaffold for the evolution of multicellular life, establishing the fundamental conditions that allow natural selection to act on groups of cells rather than individual cells alone. His team has shown how the physics of cellular packing naturally drives group reproduction, and how principles of maximum entropy underpin the origin of novel, heritable multicellular traits. As snowflake yeast in the MuLTEE continue to evolve to become more complex, they\u2019ve observed how these organisms solve key multicellular challenges, evolving mechanically robust bodies, solving diffusion limitation, and optimizing their life cycle through novel collective behaviors and cellular specialization.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERatcliff\u0027s research extends beyond multicellularity to include diverse aspects of evolutionary biology, such as studying the dynamics of bacterial warfare and investigating Earth\u0027s largest and oldest organism, the approximately 80,000-year-old Quaking Aspen \u0027Pando\u0027. His work has garnered significant attention in major media outlets, including\u003Cem\u003E The New York Times\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003Cem\u003E The Atlantic\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003Cem\u003E NPR\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003Cem\u003E National Geographic\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003Cem\u003E Science\u003C\/em\u003E,\u003Cem\u003E Nature, Quanta\u003C\/em\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EThe Smithsonian\u003C\/em\u003E, and has been featured in books such as Pulitzer Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee\u0027s\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ESong of the Cell\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe endowed faculty position mentioned above was made possible by contributions to \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETransforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u003Cem\u003EThanks to the support of alumni and friends, this comprehensive campaign is bringing unparalleled advancements to the Institute and building a foundation to support our students, advance our research and innovation, enhance our campus and our community, and expand our impact at home and around the world. To learn more and support the campaign, visit \u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/transformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003Etransformingtomorrow.gatech.edu\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWill Ratcliff, a professor in the School of Biological Sciences, was named the first recipient of the John C. and Leslie C. Sutherland Professorship. This endowed faculty position recognizes his innovative research and dedication to education, which have made a significant impact on the scientific community and the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"School of Biological Sciences Professor Will Ratcliff was named the first recipient of the John C. and Leslie C. 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Kwon thought about their family members being told their loved ones\u2019 lives had been cut short. He wondered what memories those families would have of the deceased.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe incident inspired Kwon to create a new mobile platform that helps young adults and career professionals create a post-death memorial for their families. The platform, which Kwon and his research collaborators named \u003Cem\u003ETimeless\u003C\/em\u003E, allows users to be remembered how they want to be remembered in the event of their untimely death.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMost death preparation services are for terminally ill patients or aging adults, focusing on will management or funeral planning,\u201d Kwon said. \u201cWe thought such needs may differ for young adults and asked how we could design a system that better caters to their needs.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETimeless\u003C\/em\u003E is a photo-based death preparation system that enables users to send a physical package containing pre-curated pictures, voice recordings, and letters to a designated recipient in the event of their passing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe system syncs with a user\u2019s mobile photo album and creates a list of scanned faces. 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This prize, the highest honor bestowed by the ISMC, recognizes significant contributions to the field of motor control and learning in the spirit of the Russian neurophysiology pioneer Nikolai Aleksandrovich Bernstein.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cThis is a meaningful prize that honors the longstanding impact of two Russian scientists, Anatol Feldman and Mark Latash. They founded the ISMC and were influential in building a community of scientists in the United States and Canada focused on motor systems research following in the tradition of Bernstein,\u201d says Nichols, who retired from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E in 2023. \u201cReceiving this prize is thrilling. It\u2019s a cap on my career.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENichols will receive the award during ISMC\u2019s biennial meeting this summer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrom basic research to potential treatments\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENichols began his decades-long career researching the spinal cord, a key component of the central nervous system that relays information between the brain and periphery (muscles, joints, skin, etc.). He notes that the spinal cord is more than a simple communications highway; it contains neural networks that can exert some control.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWhen we walk across the room, the spinal cord\u0026nbsp;\u2014 not the brain\u0026nbsp;\u2014 generates and sends detailed messages to our muscles. The brain simply says, \u2018It\u2019s time to walk across a room and avoid this or that obstacle.\u2019 The spinal cord contains the machinery to do so,\u201d explains Nichols.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENichols\u0027 research initially centered on understanding how sensory information from the periphery is used by the spinal cord and brain to control movement. More recently, his focus shifted to possible real-world applications of his findings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EFor example, Nichols collaborated with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/louisville.edu\/bucksforbrains\/faculty\/dena-r-howland.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDena Howland\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E of the University of Louisville on research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that are centered on understanding spinal cord injury.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cHad it not been for my collaboration with Dena over the past 11 years, my work would have remained limited to the fundamental science of how the spinal cord and brain function. Our translational project has broadened the scope and impact of my research,\u201d he adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAccording to Nichols, the NIH and VA grants were synergistic: the NIH grant focused on spinal cord function, while the VA grant centered on rehabilitation strategies following spinal cord injury. Through this complementary research, the team uncovered insights about the spinal cord\u0026nbsp;\u2014 potentially revealing new treatment pathways to aid motor control recovery after spinal cord injury.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003ENichols retired from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2023 after 16 years of service. Before joining the Institute in 2007 as chair of the School of Applied Physiology (now the School of Biological Sciences), he chaired the Department of Physiology at Emory University. 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He is recognized for integrating evolutionary and ecological approaches to address fundamental questions in bird biology and for communicating science to the public. Freeman leads the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benjamingfreeman.com\/\u0022\u003EMountain Bird Lab\u003C\/a\u003E at Georgia Tech and launched the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benjamingfreeman.com\/mountainbirdnetwork\u0022\u003EMountain Bird Network\u003C\/a\u003E, which aims to compile systematic survey data on mountain birds across the globe. 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Stark\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 EOSL, ESD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EXiaojuan Song\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 ATASL, SISD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFrancisco Vald\u00e9s\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 CIPHR, ICSD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERaymond Warner\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 ATASL, SISD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESamantha Ann Zaydman\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 ESL, ESD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromoted to Principal Research Associate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhu Chieu Le\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 Research Support, Operations Division (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDusty Meaders\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2013 CIPHR, ICSD (GTRI)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromoted to Principal Extension Professional\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDonna M. 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He will also manage the program\u2019s budget, conduct annual assessments,\u0026nbsp;and engage with key stakeholders to support student success, working closely with\u0026nbsp;Program and Operations Manager\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EKimberly Blaise\u003C\/strong\u003E and Coordinator\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EZoe Meireles.\u003C\/strong\u003E Stanzione will continue to hold a 50 percent faculty appointment in the School of Psychology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI am excited to continue enhancing the unique and personalized curriculum designed to help Explore students understand and engage in research early in their careers, meet research-active faculty and healthcare professionals, and enjoy an active social community,\u201d says Stanzione.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe adds that he\u2019s honored to help acclimate freshmen and transfer students to Georgia Tech. \u201cFinding your place at Tech can be overwhelming. From their first day on campus, I want to help Explore students understand and get engaged with the many opportunities available \u2014 and set them up with a great first impression to strengthen their connection with Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EStanzione has already begun planning new opportunities for Explore students. One of his goals is to design science-centered international experiences.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWith so many Explore students interested in healthcare careers, I\u2019d love to create an alternative spring break trip combining healthcare shadowing, community service, and research abroad.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EHe sees existing campus programs as another great way to expand the program:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI\u2019d like to work closely with other stakeholders to create programming that integrates academic, research, and well-being support,\u201d he adds. \u201cGeorgia Tech\u2019s new\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/oue.gatech.edu\/qep\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), Leaders in Progress and Service,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a great fit for our students. They would really benefit from being immersed in the QEP programming supporting Georgia Tech\u2019s mission of developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeet Christopher Stanzione\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EA well-respected educator and administrator, Stanzione has received several awards for teaching excellence, including the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/faculty\/awards\/undergrad-ed\u0022\u003EUndergraduate Educator Award\u003C\/a\u003E and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/faculty\/awards\/eichholz\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeoffrey G. Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Efrom Georgia Tech\u0027s\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/home\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECenter for Teaching and Learning\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003Eand the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/faculty-awards\u0022\u003EEric R. Immel Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching\u003C\/a\u003E from the College of Sciences. To reduce the financial burden of textbooks, Stanzione and his colleague, Academic Professional\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMeghan Babcock,\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;led efforts to implement a grant-funded pilot program using Open Educational Resources in General Psychology.\u0026nbsp;His research focus includes studying language and cognitive development in both at-risk and deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Notable administrative accomplishments include launching a new School of Psychology internship program, creating a five-year B.S.\/M.S. psychology career pathway, and\u0026nbsp;adding minor programs in mental health and well-being and computation and cognition.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EIn his spare time, Stanzione loves to travel with his husband and walk on the Atlanta BeltLine with their new puppy, Chorizo.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Explore Living Learning Community has a new faculty director dedicated to enhancing student engagement through innovative programming and leadership.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s Explore Living Learning Community has a new faculty director dedicated to enhancing student engagement through innovative programming and leadership."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2025-04-23 14:53:08","changed_gmt":"2025-04-30 18:42:50","author":"ls67","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":{"676928":{"id":"676928","type":"image","title":"Christopher Stanzione, Explore LLC\u0027s new faculty director","body":"\u003Cp\u003EChristopher Stanzione, Explore LLC\u0027s new faculty director\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1745510229","gmt_created":"2025-04-24 15:57:09","changed":"1745510229","gmt_changed":"2025-04-24 15:57:09","alt":"headshot of a man","file":{"fid":"260779","name":"Stanzione-Headshot-2024.jpeg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/24\/Stanzione-Headshot-2024_0.jpeg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/24\/Stanzione-Headshot-2024_0.jpeg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1410858,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/04\/24\/Stanzione-Headshot-2024_0.jpeg?itok=ZOzA-6He"}}},"media_ids":["676928"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/node\/675575","title":"Celebrating a Decade of Explore LLC"}],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"443951","name":"School of Psychology"}],"categories":[{"id":"42901","name":"Community"},{"id":"42911","name":"Education"},{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"},{"id":"151","name":"Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts"},{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193309","name":"Explore Living Learning Community"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ELaura Smith, writer\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["laura.smith@cos.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"682078":{"#nid":"682078","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Car History Database Wins Spring 2025 I2P Showcase ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the Spring 2025 Idea to Prototype (I2P) Showcase, a prototype helping car enthusiasts find niche vehicles and their histories came out on top. Jack Rose, a junior in computer science, took home first place, a golden ticket to CREATE-X\u2019s summer accelerator,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/launch\/startup-launch\u0022\u003EStartup Launch\u003C\/a\u003E, and advancement into the semifinal round of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/inventureprize.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EInVenture Prize\u003C\/a\u003E, a faculty-led innovation competition for undergraduate students and recent Tech bachelor\u2019s graduates.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecond place was awarded to Team Sensible, made up of juniors\u0026nbsp;Oluwatooni Alade, computer science; Brandon Parker, computer science; Angela Duodu, computer science; Jesus Sierra Jr., computer science; and Hadley Williams, computer engineering. Sensible is a browser extension that rates the sustainability of products users find online and offers alternative products for items that score low.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThird place went to Team Onyc, which includes Yasmine Green, a first-year mechanical engineering student. Onyc replaces the computer mouse with a wearable alternative that allows users to control computer navigation with the movement of their fingertips and fingernails.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDozens of teams competed at the showcase, which is the culmination of I2P, a CREATE-X course focused on supporting students in creating solutions. The course offers research credit (for undergraduates only), up to $500 in reimbursements for physical material expenses, the opportunity to work collaboratively across majors, and faculty mentorship. It is held in the spring, summer, and fall, and it\u2019s open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead our Q\u0026amp;A with the winner and stay tuned for our interviews with the other winning teams.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETeam Carchive\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJack Rose, Junior, Computer Science\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy did you pursue your startup?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E I\u2019ve been into cars my whole life. Trying to track cars is my hobby. There are always edge cases, and how are you planning to attack them? Because I spent so much time, especially working with other people, getting this data, and trying to figure this out, I became very adept at understanding the data. The dealers, collectors especially, were trying to understand the whole story, so they would come to me. But the way I had to do it was spreadsheets all over the place, and I was trying to find a solution to keep it all in one spot. I couldn\u2019t find a way to do it, so I said, \u201cWell, I\u2019ll build it.\u201d And then I got into I2P.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was challenging about building your prototype over the semester?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E This semester, it was mainly trying to come up with the schema and how to physically account for the edge cases. It\u2019s not easy; it took a lot of deep thought, discussions with other people who are into these niche cars, and understanding what details we needed. I\u2019m still trying to add more things and figure it out. It\u2019s not perfect, but it\u2019s enough.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat was your favorite part about I2P?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E Adding features that I was looking for. For example, let\u2019s say I was looking for a car. Filter all the cars over 25 years old and imported to the U.S. \u2014 I can easily search my database.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat would you say to students who are interested in entrepreneurship?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERose:\u003C\/strong\u003E It\u2019s always, \u201cYou should have started sooner.\u201d I\u2019ve always thought about it. My biggest advice is to just start doing it, even if it\u2019s a little bit here, a little bit there. If it doesn\u2019t work out, at least you\u2019ve tried.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA photo gallery from the Spring 2025 I2P Showcase can be viewed on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCaRZb\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECREATE-X Flickr\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;page.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interested in the I2P program can register for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. The deadline for Summer 2025 is May 14, and the deadline for Fall 2025 is May 16.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECREATE-X\u0027s next event,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003EDemo Day\u003C\/a\u003E, will take place on Aug. 28 at Exhibition Hall, where more than 100 startups will be on display. Attendees can experience the newest batch of founders leveraging the latest technology to solve pressing challenges. The event offers an opportunity to network with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and passionate enthusiasts, and supports the next generation of innovators.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/create-x-demo-day-2025-tickets-1236462565819?aff=article\u0022\u003ERegister for Demo Day\u003C\/a\u003E today and be a part of these founders\u2019 journeys! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAt the Spring 2025 Idea to Prototype (I2P) Showcase, Jack Rose, a junior in computer science, won first place with his prototype, Carchive, which helps car enthusiasts find niche vehicles and their histories. 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The two Georgia Tech faculty join an illustrious class of 23 other researchers from around the globe in this year\u2019s class.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESIAM selected Cherry to recognize her contributions to mathematical and computational modeling and extensive service to the SIAM community. She studies the electrical behavior of cardiac cells and tissue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry\u2019s computer models and simulations improve understanding of cardiac dynamics in normal and diseased states. Using these tools, she designs advanced strategies for preventing and treating arrhythmias.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSIAM has played a huge role in my professional development\u2014the first conference I attended as a graduate student was a SIAM conference, and I\u2019ve attended at least one SIAM conference almost every year since then,\u201d Cherry said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGiven this long history, it means a lot to me for SIAM to acknowledge my contributions in this way.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScheinberg, from Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Engineering, was selected for her foundational contributions to derivative-free optimization and optimization applications in data science and her dedicated service to the optimization community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E[Related:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/coca-cola-foundation-chair-katya-scheinberg-selected-2025-class-siam-fellows\u0022\u003ECoca-Cola Foundation Chair Katya Scheinberg selected for 2025 Class of SIAM Fellows\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry is the fifth faculty member from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cse.gatech.edu\/fellowships-and-awards\u0022\u003ESchool of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) to be selected as a SIAM Fellow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry\u2019s announcement as a SIAM Fellow comes weeks after serving in a leadership role at a SIAM conference. She co-chaired the organizing committee of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/school-present-research-weather-prediction-carbon-storage-nuclear-fusion-and-more-computing\u0022\u003ESIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE25)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2023,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/publications\/siam-news\/articles\/siam-introduces-its-newly-elected-leadership\/\u0022\u003ESIAM members reelected Cherry\u003C\/a\u003E to a second term as a council member-at-large. She began her three-year term in January 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022SIAM Fellows are selected for deep mathematical contributions. Receiving Fellow status is a high honor for any applied mathematician,\u0022 said Regents\u2019 Professor\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/faculty-wins-award-trailblazing-work-computing-and-biology\u0022\u003ESrinivas Aluru\u003C\/a\u003E, senior associate dean of the College of Computing and Class of 2020 SIAM Fellow.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Not only are Elizabeth\u0027s contributions technically outstanding, but her work also provides deep insights into the functioning of the heart and its abnormalities.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry\u2019s leadership and service extends outside of SIAM, influencing students and faculty across Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn December, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-team-associate-deans-ready-advance-college-initiatives\u0022\u003ECollege of Computing appointed Cherry as associate dean for graduate education\u003C\/a\u003E. Before this appointment, she served as associate chair for academic affairs of the School of CSE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith her new role as associate dean, Cherry continues serving as director of CSE programs at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn March 2024, Cherry was among five Georgia Tech faculty members selected for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/04\/new-cohort-acc-academic-leaders-network-fellows-selected\u0022\u003EACC Academic Leaders Network (ACC ALN) Fellows program\u003C\/a\u003E. The ALN program fosters cross-institutional networking and collaboration between ACC schools, increasing each institution\u2019s academic leadership capacity.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry was part of a team of Georgia Tech and Emory University researchers who won a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-and-emory-researchers-win-award-arrhythmia-research\u0022\u003EGeorgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance award in 2023\u003C\/a\u003E. The group earned the Team Science Award of Distinction for Early Stage Research Teams award for work that captures high-resolution visualizations of spiral waves that create heart arrhythmias.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESIAM will recognize Cherry, Scheinberg, and Class of 2025 fellows during a reception at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/conferences-events\/siam-conferences\/an25\/\u0022\u003ESIAM\/CAIMS Annual Meetings\u003C\/a\u003E this July in Montr\u00e9al.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is such an honor to be recognized as a SIAM Fellow,\u201d Cherry said. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join my CSE colleagues who have also received this recognition.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETwo faculty members represented Georgia Tech as new fellows to the world\u2019s leading organization dedicated to applied mathematics, computational science, and data science.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) selected\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/people\/elizabeth-cherry\u0022\u003EElizabeth Cherry\u003C\/a\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/katya-scheinberg\u0022\u003EKatya Scheinberg\u003C\/a\u003E as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/publications\/siam-news\/articles\/siam-announces-2025-class-of-fellows\/\u0022\u003EClass of 2025 fellows\u003C\/a\u003E. The two Georgia Tech faculty join an illustrious class of 23 other researchers from around the globe in this year\u2019s class.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESIAM selected Cherry to recognize her contributions to mathematical and computational modeling and extensive service to the SIAM community. She studies the electrical behavior of cardiac cells and tissue.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScheinberg, from Georgia Tech\u2019s College of Engineering, was selected for her foundational contributions to derivative-free optimization and optimization applications in data science and her dedicated service to the optimization community.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) selected Elizabeth Cherry and Katya Scheinberg as Class of 2025 fellows. 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The College of Computing\u2019s 34th Annual Awards Celebration on April 8 offered a venue to honor the hard work and ensuing success of students, faculty, staff, and alumni in 2024-2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn this past year, my first as the dean of computing, I have seen exactly how much work it takes from everyone to keep this community going, not to mention excelling,\u201d said Vivek Sarkar, dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair of the College of Computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are strong across the board, and that makes our winners all the more impressive.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) is one unit that reinforces the College\u2019s emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, and excellence. By earning awards this year at the College, Institute, and levels beyond, the School of CSE continues to distinguish itself as a top-tier department for research and learning.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelect award winners from the School of CSE recognized at this year\u2019s banquet were:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProfessor Polo Chau- Dean\u2019s Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPratham Mehta, M.S. CS student- The Donald V. Jackson Fellowship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EParisa Babolhavaeji- The Marshall D. Williamson Fellowship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAeree Cho, Ph.D. student- Rising Star Doctoral Student Research Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlumnus Zijie (Jay) Wang (Ph.D. ML-CSE 2024)- Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Computing also recognized awardees with ties to the School of CSE. These included:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELecturer and alumnus Max Roozbahani (Ph.D. CSE 2019)- William A. \u0022gus\u0022 Baird Faculty Teaching Award. Instructor of the online section of \u003Cem\u003ECSE6242: Data and Visual Analytics\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELecturer and alumnus Nimisha Roy (Ph.D. CSE 2021)- William D. \u0022Bill\u0022 Leahy Jr. Outstanding Instructor Award\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeaching Assistant Susanta Routray- Outstanding Instructional Associate Teaching Award. Co-head TA of the online section of \u003Cem\u003ECSE6242: Data and Visual Analytics\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChau teaches the CSE6242 course, and advises Babolhavaeji, Cho, Mehta, and Wang. Along with the College of Computing awards, Chau received the Innovator\u2019s Award at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.analytics.gatech.edu\/10th-anniversary\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EM.S. Analytics Ten Year Anniversary\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. He has served as the program\u2019s associate director since 2014 and over 1,000 students have taken his data and visual analytics course each semester in recent years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with receiving the College of Computing\u2019s dissertation, Wang received a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/thesis-human-centered-ai-earns-honors-international-computing-organization\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Outstanding Dissertation Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (ACM SIGCHI).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESIGCHI is the world\u2019s largest association of human-computer interaction professionals and practitioners. Wang is one of five recipients of the award this year.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarlier in the year, Forbes recognized Wang by naming him to its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/research-ai-safety-lands-recent-graduate-forbes-30-under-30\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E30 Under 30 in Science for 2025\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWang\u2019s dissertation earned him the \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\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from the Georgia Tech Sigma Chi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E chapter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same ceremony, Sigma Chi presented Regents\u2019 Professor Mark Borodovsky with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bme.gatech.edu\/bme\/news\/researchers-develop-game-changing-gene-prediction-algorithms\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest Faculty Paper Award for his work on GeneMark-ETP\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Borodovsky holds joint appointments with the School of CSE and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETrailblazing work in biocomputing earned Regents\u2019 Professor Srinivas Aluru the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/faculty-wins-award-trailblazing-work-computing-and-biology\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2025 Charles Babbage Award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society (IEEE CS) presented the award for Aluru\u2019s pioneering contributions intersecting parallel computing and computational biology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENews of Aluru\u2019s Babbage Award arrived at the same time the College of Computing announced the appointments of associate deans. The College appointed Aluru as senior associate dean, and Associate Professor Elizabeth Cherry became associate dean for graduate education.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/new-team-associate-deans-ready-advance-college-initiatives\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAluru and Cherry\u2019s appointments\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E marked the first time in the School\u2019s history that faculty represented the School as associate deans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAluru ended his role as executive director of Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) when he accepted the senior associate dean role. In his place\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/david-sherrill-serve-interim-director-institute-data-engineering-and-science\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, IDEaS appointed Regents\u2019 Professor C. David Sherrill as interim executive director\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESherrill holds joint appointments with CSE and the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He has served as associate director of IDEaS since its founding in 2016. His appointment as interim executive director comes after his election to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iaqms.org\/news.php\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternational Academy of Quantum Molecular Science (IAQMS)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry\u0027s appointment as associate dean was one of many accolades she received in 2025. In March, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/faculty-earn-fellowships-heart-modeling-and-data-optimization-research\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) selected her as a Class of 2025 Fellow\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, recognizing her contributions to computational cardiology research and extensive service to the SIAM community. Cherry is the fifth faculty member from the School of CSE selected as a SIAM Fellow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry co-chaired the organizing committee for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/school-present-research-weather-prediction-carbon-storage-nuclear-fusion-and-more-computing\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE25)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. She is also serving a second consecutive term as a SIAM council member-at-large.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the SIAM Activity Group on Computational Science and Engineering (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.siam.org\/get-involved\/connect-with-a-community\/activity-groups\/computational-science-and-engineering\/leadership\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESIAG\/CSE\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E) elected School of CSE Professor and Associate Chair Edmond Chow as vice chair. Chow\u2019s two-year term began in January after serving as the group\u2019s program director.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry previously served as the School of CSE\u2019s associate chair for academic affairs. When she accepted her new associate dean role, the School appointed B. Aditya Prakash as associate chair.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrakash was one of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/computing-celebrates-2025-faculty-promotion-and-tenure-cases\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ethree School of CSE faculty members who received promotions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that take effect in July. He was promoted to full professor. Assistant Professors Chao Zhang and Xiuwei Zhang earned tenure and promotions. Each has been promoted to associate professor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrakash advised Alexander Rodr\u00edguez (Ph.D. CS 2023), now an assistant professor at the University of Michigan. Rodr\u00edguez won an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/kdd2024.kdd.org\/awards\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eoutstanding dissertation award runner-up at the International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (KDD 2024)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERodr\u00edguez\u2019s dissertation on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/repository.gatech.edu\/entities\/publication\/aa292b79-26bb-4aec-a3f3-0fd87911ff74\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArtificial Intelligence for Data-centric Surveillance and Forecasting of Epidemics\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E earned him the College of Computing\u0027s Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2024.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor Florian Sch\u00e4fer co-authored a paper selected for one of five\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.siggraph.org\/2024\/06\/siggraph-2024-technical-papers-awards-best-papers-honorable-mentions-and-test-of-time.html\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Ebest technical paper awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E at the annual conference for ACM\u2019s Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (SIGGRAPH 24).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESch\u00e4fer\u2019s work in numerical computation and statistical inference led to his appointment as an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.research.gatech.edu\/ims-initiative-lead-q-and-florian-schafer\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Einitiative lead\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E within Georgia Tech\u2019s Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS). IMS selected Sch\u00e4fer to lead the initiative on Matter and Information, looking to him to facilitate innovative approaches and impact in alignment with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/matter-systems.research.gatech.edu\/our-mission\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIMS\u2019 mission\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssistant Professor Spencer Bryngelson and his group received an\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/allocations.access-ci.org\/allocations-policy#maximize-access-projects\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EACCESS-CI Maximize\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E allocation from the National Science Foundation. The award amounts to 225,000 GPU hours annually to run their multiphase fluid flow simulation algorithms on powerful supercomputers.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of Bryngelson\u2019s Ph.D. students, Ben Wilfong, received the 2024-2025\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crnch.gatech.edu\/crnch-fellowship\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECRNCH Fellowship\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Wilfong will use the fellowship to optimize superchip architectures, such as NVIDIA Grace Hopper and AMD MI300A.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly in the year, Suzan Manasreh and Elizabeth Hong won President\u2019s Undergraduate Research Awards (\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/undergradresearch.gatech.edu\/content\/presidents-undergraduate-research-awards\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPURA\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E) for Fall 2024. Manasreh studies in Bryngelson\u2019s group, and Professor Rich Vuduc advises Hong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EM.S. CSE student Grace Driskill attained achievement in the classroom, on the track, and cross country courses. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/news\/computing-student-runs-history-books-athletic-and-academic-achievement\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe first-ever School of CSE student-athlete\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E earned a third selection to an All-ACC academic team.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDriskill made history by recording the fourth fastest 3000-meter time in history of the Georgia Tech Women\u2019s Indoor Track program. She clocked a 9:22.21 on Feb. 15 at Boston University\u2019s David Hemery Valentine Invitational.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents praised Assistant Professor Rapha\u00ebl Pestourie, who was selected for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/blog.ctl.gatech.edu\/2025\/01\/15\/fall-2024-cios-honor-roll\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFall 2024 CIOS Honor Roll\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The honor roll recognized Pestourie for outstanding teaching and educational impact through his \u003Cem\u003ECSE 8803: Scientific Machine Learning\u003C\/em\u003E course.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the waning weeks of the semester, CSE-AE Ph.D. student Atticus Rex received the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2025\/04\/15\/nsf-awards-fellowships-georgia-tech-graduate-students\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for computational and data-enabled science research. Rex is advised by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Qian, who holds joint appointments with the School of CSE and the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn March, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250408123690\/en\/Multiscale-Technologiess-Surya-Kalidindi-Named-2025-AIME-Honorary-Membership-Award-Recipient\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAmerican Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) awarded honorary membership to Regents\u2019 Professor Surya Kalidindi\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Kalidindi is affiliated with the School of CSE, the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, and the School of Materials Science and Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. The College of Computing\u2019s 34th Annual Awards Celebration on April 8 offered a venue to honor the hard work and ensuing success of students, faculty, staff, and alumni in 2024-2025.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIn this past year, my first as the dean of computing, I have seen exactly how much work it takes from everyone to keep this community going, not to mention excelling,\u201d said Vivek Sarkar, dean and John P. Imlay Jr. Chair of the College of Computing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are strong across the board, and that makes our winners all the more impressive.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) is one unit that reinforces the College\u2019s emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, and excellence. 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he labels the twice-yearly Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner the premier networking event for College of Sciences students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cStudents want to connect with alumni who understand the Georgia Tech experience \u2014\u0026nbsp;and can provide advice about successfully navigating a career journey,\u201d says Stringfellow.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EDirector of Alumni Relations and Corporate Engagement\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u003C\/strong\u003E organizes the event with Stringfellow, recruiting alumni to return and offer their insights to students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cOur College of Sciences alumni are a valuable student resource,\u201d says Roberts. \u201cIt\u2019s empowering for students to speak to alumni who are thriving in the workplace and willing to offer practical advice based on their experiences.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Night for Networking\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/dean-susan-lozier\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003Edean of the College of Sciences and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;kicked off the event with a special question and answer session during which she discussed the current state of the College and future goals, then led students and alumni in a candid discussion of AI in the workplace and on campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI appreciated the transparency,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EDalya Dunoff,\u003C\/strong\u003E a second-year neuroscience student. \u201cAs a student in a relatively new major, it was especially nice to hear about campus interdisciplinary research.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAfter the session with Dean Lozier,\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Estudents informally connected with alumni and then took part in speed networking, rotating between tables focused on topics such as making good career decisions, negotiating workplace conflicts, and getting hired in the real world.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI attended to talk to alumni and find out how they leveraged their degree into a career. I also came to work on my networking skills in a no-pressure setting,\u201d says\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ECate Doyle,\u003C\/strong\u003E a second-year student double majoring in biology and applied languages who recently secured an internship with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EGraduating in May, fourth-year biology student\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EReniya Thompson\u003C\/strong\u003E appreciated the opportunity to speak with alumni.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI enjoyed hearing about their career paths,\u201d says Thompson. \u201cIt was interesting to learn how so many of them used their degree to get a job \u2014\u0026nbsp;and then pivoted in an entirely different direction.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAlumni are equally enthusiastic about connecting with students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s my first experience with the Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner, and I greatly enjoyed the conversations and questions,\u201d says Chief Executive of Zulu Airline Systems\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EGary Bush\u003C\/strong\u003E, (Ph.D. BCh 1981). \u201cThese bright and ambitious students give me encouragement about the future.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EApplied biology alumna\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELana Tracy\u003C\/strong\u003E, a science, medical, and health specialist at HealthHIV, also attended for the first time.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cIt was a fun evening \u2014\u0026nbsp;today\u2019s students are so prepared and ready to take on the world!\u201d adds Tracy.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EAlumni interested in sharing their career insights at the Fall 2025 Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner should reach out to Director of Alumni Relations and Corporate Engagement\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003ELeslie Roberts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003Eat leslie.roberts@cos.gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Sciences graduates deliver career insights at the Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"College of Sciences graduates deliver career insights at the Students and Alumni Leadership Dinner."}],"uid":"36607","created_gmt":"2025-04-16 17:53:23","changed_gmt":"2025-04-17 13:56:24","author":"ls67","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-04-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676861":{"id":"676861","type":"image","title":"Austin Hope (PSY 2014), a people partner at Google, chats with students and alumni during the Students and Alumni Leadership 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Established in 1990, the organization is dedicated to advancing the science of neurorehabilitation and helping patients with chronic neurological disabilities by advancing clinical care and research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cASNR is a great society because of the range and breadth of its work, spanning cellular neuroscientists all the way to people that do massive multicenter phase three clinical drug trials,\u201d says Wheaton, who has been involved in the organization for nearly two decades. \u201cI am excited to serve as its president.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWheaton\u2019s research interests initially drew him to ASNR\u0026nbsp;\u2014 his research examines changes in the brain following a stroke or upper limb loss in order to inform the design of therapies that promote better limb function and prosthetics; his belief in the organization\u2019s mission led him to join its leadership team.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cI got involved in the executive board because I appreciated the vision of the society and the opportunities it provides for engaging more people in neurorehabilitation-based research and training the next generation of neurorehabilitation researchers,\u201d he says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWheaton was elected ASNR vice president in 2022 and worked during the subsequent three years to develop the organization\u2019s strategic plan. When he assumes the role of ASNR president this April, he will implement that plan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003E\u201cWe\u2019re focusing on how to broaden and improve the sense of community within the society,\u201d he shares. \u201cTwo of our goals are centered on enhancing our multidisciplinary focus and expanding engagement. We want to bring in not only people from other disciplines\u0026nbsp;\u2014 as other disciplines are connected to the goals of neurorehabilitation\u0026nbsp;\u2014 but also develop a culture that supports diverse groups of people entering the field.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWheaton recognizes the parallels between his work at ASNR and the College of Sciences: \u201cIt is very consistent with many of the things that I\u0027ve always enjoyed at the College: creating a community that brings people together, that people want to be a part of, and that they see a home for themselves in,\u201d he explains, referencing his efforts as director of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cpies.cos.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Programs to Increase Engagement in the Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E (C-PIES) and mentoring students in\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/thecmclab.com\/\u0022\u003Ehis research lab\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout Lewis Wheaton\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWheaton joined the Institute as an assistant professor in the School of Applied Physiology (now the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E) in 2008. He is currently a professor in Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech, an adjunct professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/med.emory.edu\/departments\/rehabilitation-medicine\/index.html\u0022\u003EDepartment of Rehabilitation at the Emory School of Medicine\u003C\/a\u003E, and a member of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pedsresearch.org\/centers\/ccnr\u0022\u003EChildren\u2019s Center for Neurosciences Research at the Emory Children\u2019s Pediatric Research Center\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\u0022ltr\u0022\u003EWheaton received a B.S. in biology from Radford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience and cognitive science from the University of Maryland, College Park. He studied neural function and recovery of motor control after stroke as a fellow at the Medical Neurology Branch of the National Institutes of Health and performed neuroscience research in aging and stroke motor control as a postdoctoral fellow at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Maryland.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the American Society of Neurorehabilitation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.asnr.com\/i4a\/pages\/index.cfm?pageid=1\u0022\u003EAmerican Society of Neurorehabilitation (ASNR)\u003C\/a\u003E was created in 1990 to advance clinical care and the science of neurorehabilitation and neural repair. 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This special event will take place on March 17-18, 2025, at the Georgia Institute of Technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EStochastic programming\u0026nbsp;addresses optimization problems involving random parameters, which arise in many fields of science and engineering, including telecommunications, transportation, energy, medicine, and finance.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EProfessor Alexander Shapiro\u0026nbsp;has made fundamental contributions to the theoretical and methodological foundations of stochastic programming. 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