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  <title><![CDATA[IE Ramblin’ Companions: Meredith and Jason Linscott]]></title>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>From a chance meeting at a fraternity house to exploring Europe together during their GT study abroad program, the Linscott's bond, rooted in engineering ingenuity, highlights a journey towards enduring affection amidst the academic challenges they faced.</span></span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>Meredith </span><span>Linscott, IE 2000,</span><span> is a Senior Engineering Consultant and Director of Legal Affairs at the <a href="https://cte.tv/about-us/our-team-2/">Center for Transportation and the Environment </a>(CTE). She holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>Jason </span><span>Linscott, IE 2000,</span><span> serves as Principal at <a href="https://steininvest.com/team/jason-linscott/">Stein Investment Group</a>, specializing in real estate development and acquisition. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span>Q: How did you first connect with your Georgia Tech "love"?</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>A: While </span><span>they </span><span>both </span><span>noticed</span><span> each other around campus, Jason thought of Meredith as a mystery girl that he </span><span>couldn’t</span><span> seem to </span><span>locate</span><span> until she randomly showed up with a friend at Jason’s fraternity house! </span><span>After </span><span>there was a connection, they had their first date the following week at Café Intermezzo. Jason was headed to Texas to co-op for M&amp;M/Mars in a few weeks, so Meredith thought surely this would not turn into anything long term. That was 1995, so she is happy to admit this is one time she was wrong!&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span>Q: Can you share a memorable moment that defines your relationship within the Georgia Tech community?</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>A: Both of us </span><span>participated</span><span> in Tech’s study-abroad program at Worcester College - Oxford. The program was amazing, providing us with an opportunity to travel throughout Europe and experience </span><span>different cultures</span><span>. It also allowed us to branch out and meet new friends. </span><span>It’s</span><span> easy to fall into routines while on campus but studying abroad helped mix things up. The Tech friends we became close with while abroad made our memories from that time even sweeter.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span>Q: In what ways has this connection positively </span><span>impacted</span><span> your Georgia Tech experience or life journey?</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>A: Tech has meant so much to our family. We have the most incredible experiences and memories from our time on campus and we credit Tech with our relationship and many wonderful friendships that we </span><span>maintain</span><span> today. Our children refer to many of our Tech friends as aunts and uncles and we can both draw direct lines with our professional success back to our time at Tech.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span>Q: </span><span>What’s</span><span> one</span><span> </span><span>facet</span><span> of your relationship </span><span>that</span><span>’s</span><span> special between the two of you?&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>A: When we decided to start a family, we ended up with triplets… for two Georgia Tech </span><span>ISyE</span><span> graduates, that was the most efficient path to a full family</span><span>!&nbsp; </span><span>We also both love a good spreadsheet; there are </span><span>only a </span><span>few things that a spreadsheet </span><span>can’t</span><span> help </span><span>organize</span><span> or fix!</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><strong><span lang="EN-US"><span>Q: What advice would you give to others seeking meaningful connections within the Georgia Tech community?</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>A: Tech is an incredible community with a diverse group of exceptional, bright students </span><span>possessing</span><span> significant potential. Put your energy into friendships and relationships while at Tech… these relationships will enhance your education and expand your mind; they will also be meaningful, personal friendships that will last a lifetime.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US"><span>IE </span><span>Ramblin</span><span>' Companions is a captivating Q&amp;A series created by Nat M. Esparza </span><span>showcasing</span><span> the love stories of couples who discovered their special connection within the world of Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech. Through insightful interviews, personal </span><span>anecdotes</span><span> and candid conversations it illuminates the diverse paths and heartfelt experiences of these couples, celebrating the intersection of love and academia in the GA Tech community.</span></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><em lang="EN-US"><span>Author: Nat M. Esparza</span></em><span> </span></p>
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