{"681998":{"#nid":"681998","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Atrium Opens, Advancing Education at Peachtree Corners ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first Georgia Tech Atrium opened at Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab on April 21, marking a significant step forward in research, collaboration, and community engagement. The Atrium will offer learners of all stages of life access to hands-on workshops, specialized research facilities, industry partnerships, networking opportunities, and more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city, state, and Institute officials, President \u00c1ngel Cabrera said that the Georgia Tech Atrium \u201crepresents the future of higher education \u2014 where learning extends beyond the classroom and broad community collaboration creates novel opportunities and advances.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the heart of Atrium is its focus on fostering learner-centric projects. Learners will gain practical skills beyond classroom theory with access to state-of-the-art equipment, tailored mentorship, and demonstration opportunities. \u201cWe envision it as a \u2018co-learning space\u2019 that brings together the diverse people and organizations associated with Georgia Tech. Here, learners, alumni, businesses, and the community can collaborate with our esteemed faculty to transform the landscape of higher education and invent the future,\u201d said Atrium Managing Director and C21U Executive Director Stephen Harmon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning Interim Dean Nelson Baker emphasized the Atrium\u2019s role in breaking down barriers to higher education. \u201cWith leadership by our Center for 21st Century Universities, it provides an experimental platform for a growing range of activities that will break down barriers to higher education,\u201d he said. \u201cAs the new College works to elevate the academic study of learning at all levels and ages, the Georgia Tech Atrium allows us to foster government, industry, and education collaboration in service of great communities like Peachtree Corners.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Atrium will host demonstrations, networking sessions, and events throughout the year, including K-12 programs and professional education opportunities led by C21U, the College of Lifetime Learning, and partners. The space will also be available to all Georgia Tech staff, faculty, and students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGov. Brian Kemp praised the collaborative efforts. \u201cWe\u2019re fortunate to have a team here in Georgia made up of government, business, and educational leaders committed to working together to deliver results for our people,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to thank everyone here for your work on that mission and say congratulations on today\u2019s milestone.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership with Peachtree Corners brings unique opportunities and resources to the Atrium.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cWe are proud to open our Innovation Center to Georgia Tech learners and alumni and offer an up-close look into the next wave of groundbreaking advancements,\u201d said Mayor Mike Mason. \u201cBy partnering with these bright minds, we\u2019re confident we can drive transformative change that will continue to disrupt the technology sector and positively affect communities beyond our city limits.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atrium.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eatrium.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for more information about the initiative, to stay informed about upcoming programs, and to collaborate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech Atrium opened April 21 at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, enhancing research, collaboration, and community engagement through innovative workshops and partnerships.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Atrium opened April 21 at the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, enhancing research, collaboration, and community engagement through innovative workshops and partnerships."}],"uid":"33969","created_gmt":"2025-04-23 21:35:20","changed_gmt":"2025-05-01 01:51:20","author":"ymrv3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-04-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676915":{"id":"676915","type":"image","title":"GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","body":null,"created":"1745444140","gmt_created":"2025-04-23 21:35:40","changed":"1745444140","gmt_changed":"2025-04-23 21:35:40","alt":"Ribbon cutting event of the GT Atrium at Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab","file":{"fid":"260764","name":"GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1779890,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/04\/23\/GTAtrium_Ribbon_Cutting.jpg?itok=szqaUoNw"}}},"media_ids":["676915"],"groups":[{"id":"66244","name":"C21U"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193940","name":"college of lifetime learning"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"106361","name":"Business and Economic Development"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:ymrv3@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYelena M. 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