{"676421":{"#nid":"676421","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Cloud Hub Advances Generative AI Research with Microsoft Support","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Cloud Hub, a key initiative of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) at Georgia Tech, recently concluded a successful Call for Proposals focused on advancing the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). This initiative, made possible by a generous gift funding from Microsoft, aims to push the boundaries of GenAI research by supporting projects that explore both foundational aspects and innovative applications of this cutting-edge technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECall for Proposals: A Gateway to Innovation\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaunched in early 2024, the Call for Proposals invited researchers from across Georgia Tech to submit their innovative ideas on GenAI. The scope was broad, encouraging proposals that spanned foundational research, system advancements, and novel applications in various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, and engineering. A special emphasis was placed on projects that addressed responsible and ethical AI use.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe response from the Georgia Tech research community was overwhelming, with 76 proposals submitted by teams eager to explore this transformative technology. After a rigorous selection process, eight projects were selected for support. Each awarded team will also benefit from access to Microsoft\u2019s Azure cloud resources..\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecognizing Microsoft\u2019s Generous Contribution\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis successful initiative was made possible through the generous support of Microsoft, whose contribution of research resources has empowered Georgia Tech researchers to explore new frontiers in GenAI. By providing access to Azure\u2019s advanced tools and services, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in accelerating GenAI research at Georgia Tech, enabling researchers to tackle some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking Ahead: Pioneering the Future of GenAI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe awarded projects, set to commence in Fall 2024, represent a diverse array of research directions, from improving the capabilities of large language models to innovative applications in data management and interdisciplinary collaborations. These projects are expected to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in GenAI and are poised to have a lasting impact on the industry and beyond.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIDEaS and the Cloud Hub are committed to supporting these teams as they embark on their research journeys. The outcomes of these projects will be shared through publications and highlighted on the Cloud Hub web portal, ensuring visibility for the groundbreaking work enabled by this initiative.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECongratulations to the Fall 2024 Winners\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnnalisa Bracco | EAS \u0022Modeling the Dispersal and Connectivity of Marine Larvae with GenAI Agents\u0022 \u003Cstrong\u003E[proposal co-funded with support from the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems]\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYunan Luo | CSE \u201cDesigning New and Diverse Proteins with Generative AI\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKartik Goyal | IC \u201cGenerative AI for Greco-Roman Architectural Reconstruction: From Partial Unstructured Archaeological Descriptions to Structured Architectural Plans\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVictor Fung | CSE \u201cIntelligent LLM Agents for Materials Design and Automated Experimentation\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENoura Howell | LMC \u201cApplying Generative AI for STEM Education: Supporting AI literacy and community engagement with marginalized youth\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENeha Kumar | IC \u201cTowards Responsible Integration of Generative AI in Creative Game Development\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaureen Linden | Design \u201cBest Practices in Generative AI Used in the Creation of Accessible Alternative Formats for People with Disabilities\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESurya Kalidindi | ME \u0026amp; MSE \u201cAccelerating Materials Development Through Generative AI Based Dimensionality Expansion Techniques\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETuo Zhao | ISyE \u201cAdaptive and Robust Alignment of LLMs with Complex Rewards\u201d\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis successful initiative was made possible through the generous support of Microsoft, whose contribution of research resources has empowered Georgia Tech researchers to explore new frontiers in GenAI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This initiative, made possible by a generous gift funding from Microsoft, aims to push the boundaries of GenAI research by supporting projects that explore both foundational aspects and innovative applications of this cutting-edge technology."}],"uid":"27863","created_gmt":"2024-08-30 16:15:15","changed_gmt":"2024-10-10 13:52:50","author":"Christa Ernst","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-08-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-08-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"674775":{"id":"674775","type":"image","title":"Azure Grant Award F2025","body":"\u003Cp\u003EGraphic of a circuit board with a set of interconnects leading to a cloud\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1725033763","gmt_created":"2024-08-30 16:02:43","changed":"1725033886","gmt_changed":"2024-08-30 16:04:46","alt":"Graphic of a circuit board with a set of interconnects leading to a cloud","file":{"fid":"258336","name":"Azure Awards FY25 News Graphic.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/08\/30\/Azure%20Awards%20FY25%20News%20Graphic.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/08\/30\/Azure%20Awards%20FY25%20News%20Graphic.png","mime":"image\/png","size":935881,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/08\/30\/Azure%20Awards%20FY25%20News%20Graphic.png?itok=Hjkal0Xj"}}},"media_ids":["674775"],"groups":[{"id":"217141","name":"Georgia Tech Materials Institute"},{"id":"197261","name":"Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"},{"id":"187023","name":"go-data"},{"id":"192863","name":"go-ai"},{"id":"188360","name":"go-bbiss"},{"id":"186858","name":"go-sei"},{"id":"654","name":"College of Computing"}],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"193655","name":"Artificial Intelligence at Georgia Tech"},{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39461","name":"Manufacturing, Trade, and Logistics"},{"id":"39471","name":"Materials"},{"id":"193652","name":"Matter and Systems"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"},{"id":"39511","name":"Public Service, Leadership, and Policy"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EChrista M. 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