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Georgia Tech Announces Massive Online Master's Degree in Computer Science
May 14, 2013 - Georgia Tech's College of Computing will offer the first professional Online Master of Science degree in computer science (OMS CS) that can be earned completely through the “massive online” format. The degree will be provided in collaboration with online education leader Udacity Inc. and AT&T.
Georgia Tech Foundation Names Alumnus Its Next President
May 13, 2013 - The Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc. (GTF), an external organization responsible for management of the private gifts that provide critical financial support for Institute priorities, has named Al Trujillo as its next president and chief operating officer. A current trustee of GTF and a former chairman of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Trujillo will assume the leadership position on July 1.
New School Chair Named for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
May 13, 2013 - David S. Sholl has been appointed as the new chair in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in the College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2013.
Life After Graduation: Which Online Services You Keep, Lose and Can Get as an Alum
May 6, 2013 - The Office of Information Technology provides an overview of how electronic services change once you become a former student.
Georgia Tech Celebrates 245th Commencement
May 2, 2013 - Approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students will participate in the 245th commencement of the Georgia Institute of Technology taking place in three ceremonies, in McCamish Pavilion.
IRI Intros: 5 Questions with Tim Lieuwen
April 29, 2013 - You’ve probably heard that Georgia Tech has a number of Interdisciplinary Research Institutes (IRIs) – but do you know much about them? This article is the second in a series of Q&As to introduce the Tech community to the eight IRIs and their faculty leaders. In this installment, Executive Director Tim Lieuwen answers questions about the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute.
Redesign of Pecan Cracking Machine Wins Capstone Design Expo
April 26, 2013 - Nuttin' But Trouble, a redesign of the industrial pecan cracking machine, earned the top prize at the Spring 2013 Capstone Design Expo. It was the largest expo to date with 137 teams showcasing their inventions and innovations in Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion.
A Conversation Among Presidents
French Named Dean of College of Architecture
April 23, 2013 - Following a national search, Georgia Tech’s College of Architecture has a new leader. Steven P. French, associate dean for Research and professor of City and Regional Planning, will assume a new role on July 1.
Student Alumni Association Awards $28,000 to Band
April 23, 2013 - Funds will go toward replacing one of the two trucks that transport equipment for the bands and School of Music.
Players Coach International Students in American Football
April 19, 2013 - SGA, Athletics and the Ramblin' Reck Club hosted the Institute's first International Football Clinic.
Midtown Alliance and Georgia Tech Partner to Create a Live-Work-Play ‘Laboratory’
April 19, 2013 - This unique partnership combines Midtown’s desirable setting with Georgia Tech’s considerable intellectual capital, research labs and incubators to develop leading-edge technology approaches to enhance the urban environment.
GTScholar Makes it Easier for Faculty/Researchers to Maintain Information on Research and Scholarly Activities
April 17, 2013 - This new system is designed to save time and reduce the administrative burden by creating an internal online profile for each Georgia Tech faculty and researcher. Once a profile is set up, GTScholar streamlines the updating process, making it easier to prepare grant applications, find collaborators, and promote work from one portal.
Students Honored at Annual Luncheon
April 16, 2013 - On April 16, the following students were recognized for their achievements throughout the past academic year.
Creative Assignments Lead to Teaching Success
April 15, 2013 - Steve Potter never wanted to be a conventional professor.
Anemia Testing Technology Wins Ideas to SERVE Competition
April 11, 2013 - Anemo Check's technology to improve the accuracy and affordability of testing for anemia around the world won first place in the 2013 Ideas to SERVE (I2S) Competition at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.
Math-Computing Double-Major Wins Coveted Goldwater
Undergraduate Research Journal Evolves with Fifth Edition
April 9, 2013 - The Tower now features guest articles and interviews with faculty and students.
Allen Prize Awarded to Congressman John Lewis
April 4, 2013 - The Georgia Institute of Technology is honoring civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis with its Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. The award, which was presented Thursday in Atlanta, is given annually to individuals who, by asserting moral principle, positively affected public discourse at the risk of their careers, livelihoods and, sometimes, even their lives.
Georgia Tech Researchers Attend White House Event Announcing New BRAIN Initiative
April 2, 2013 - President Barack Obama today announced a major new commitment to fund research to map the activity of the human brain. The goal of this grand challenge project is to develop new technologies that reveal in real time how brain cells and neural circuits interact to process information. The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative will be launched with $100 million in the President's FY 2014 Budget.
Tech’s Global Campus Comes Alive during Culture Fest
March 29, 2013 - Hosted by the Office of International Education and Global Jackets, the week lets members of the Tech community celebrate their own cultures and learn more about others.
Georgia Tech Honored by Boeing for Performance Excellence
March 28, 2013 - Georgia Tech received a 2012 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the awards annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance.
New Wellness Course Incorporates Physical Fitness
March 27, 2013 - This fall, students will be able to choose from two courses to complete their wellness requirement — one of which includes physical activity.
NSA Director to Speak at Georgia Tech Cyber Security Symposium
March 27, 2013 - General Keith B. Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, will speak at Georgia Tech on Thursday about the need for a stronger digital defense to combat the growing number of cyber attacks.
One Voice Atlanta Hosts Sex Trafficking Awareness Week
March 20, 2013 - Student organization will host events throughout the week to educate campus about the local and global issue of sex trafficking.
Robots to Spur Economy, Improve Quality of Life, Keep Responders Safe
March 20, 2013 - Robots are being used more widely than expected in a variety of sectors, and the trend is likely to continue with robotics becoming as ubiquitous as computer technology over the next 15 years, according to the new report.
Transportation, Dining, Other Services Adjust during Spring Break
March 15, 2013 - Spring Break for all Georgia Tech students will be observed Monday, March 18, to Friday, March 22.
Chewbots Wins 2013 InVenture Prize
March 14, 2013 - Chewbots, a line of fully automated robotic dog toys that make owning a dog easier and more exciting and interactive won the fifth annual InVenture Prize competition in front of a live television audience on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
GoNow Bladder Technology Wins Business Plan Competition
March 12, 2013 - Technology that could help spinal-cord injury sufferers control their bladder by remote control won first place ($10,000) in the 2013 Georgia Tech Business Plan Competition.
Women Come Together to 'Unveil the Veil'
March 12, 2013 - The Muslim Student Association hosted an event to dispel misconceptions about their cultural custom of hijab.
Georgia Tech Graduate Programs Recognized Nationally
March 12, 2013 - U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings have tabbed Georgia Tech's College of Engineering as the 5th best program in the nation.
Buzzinga! Aims to Cultivate Campus Culture
March 12, 2013 - The Student Government Association is hosting a competition and awarding up to $10,000 for innovative ideas to improve campus.
Bust out of the Bubble during Spring Break
March 12, 2013 - Atlanta and nearby areas offer plenty to do for those staying in town during spring break.
Tech Community Goes Global during Spring Break
March 12, 2013 - Students will travel to various parts of the world to participate in service projects.
Georgia Tech InVenture Prize Announces 2013 Finalists
March 7, 2013 - Georgia Tech’s fifth annual InVenture Prize competition announced the six finalists for this year’s broadcast on Georgia Public Broadcasting March 13 at 7 p.m.
Students Honored for Academic, Extracurricular Efforts
March 5, 2013 - Honors and awards earned by Tech students during recent months.
Georgia Tech Strengthens ATDC to Support Growth in Technology Startups
March 1, 2013 - To help meet the growing demand for support to Georgia technology entrepreneurs and startup companies, Georgia Tech is strengthening and realigning resources in its Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), a technology accelerator that has assisted entrepreneurs for more than 30 years.
Paid Pre-Teaching Opportunity Open to Undergraduates; Faculty Hosts Needed
March 1, 2013 - Undergraduates and faculty are encouraged to participate in programs that enhance STEM education in K-12 classrooms.
Students Elevate Issues of Hunger and Homelessness
March 1, 2013 - MOVE and Oxfam will host events throughout the week to educate peers on hunger and homelessness issues.
Campaign for EveryBody Encourages Healthy Perspectives
February 20, 2013 - Students are encouraged to participate in events throughout the week to promote discussion of body image issues on campus.
Dare to Care: Improve Society, Environment with Ideas to SERVE Competition
February 18, 2013 - Creativity, imagination and technology are applied to solving social and environmental issues.
Police Host Annual Campus Safety Day
February 12, 2013 - GTPD has planned activities on Tech Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14.
Annual Gift to Tech Voting Now Open
February 12, 2013 - The Student Alumni Association’s Gift to Tech lets students vote for which project they deem worthy of more than $25,000.
Cycling Improvements Come to Nearby Neighborhoods
February 11, 2013 - Several bicycle projects approved by the City of Atlanta for 2013-14 will improve connectivity to campus.
Campus Visits Scheduled for Architecture Dean Finalists
February 8, 2013 - Each will deliver a public presentation at 11 a.m. on the first day of their visit, followed by an informal public reception. All are welcome to attend.
Students, Faculty Come Together in ThinkBig Communities
January 31, 2013 - Since 2008, ThinkBig has been Tech’s program for living-learning communities in on-campus housing.
Georgia Tech Appoints New Professional Education Executive Leadership Team
January 29, 2013 - Georgia Tech has recently announced the appointment of a new executive leadership team for Georgia Tech Professional Education. Four scholars and education professionals, under the leadership of Dr. Nelson Baker, will lead the Institute’s global Professional Education programs and initiatives. The appointments complement Georgia Tech’s mission to be leaders in improving the human condition in Georgia, the United States, and around the globe.
Wreck Camp Looking for Students to 'Be Part of the Tradition'
January 28, 2013 - The three-day camp experience for new students covers traditions, campus and community information and leadership.
Peterson Leads Discussion at World Economic Forum in Davos
January 23, 2013 - Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson is one of a select number of university presidents attending the World Economic Forum Jan. 23-27 in Davos Klosters, Switzerland.
Congressman John Lewis to Receive Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage
January 22, 2013 - Congressman John Lewis – an icon of American civil rights – has been named a recipient of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. “Bud” Peterson announced today. Lewis will be honored during events at the Institute’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts on April 4, 2013.
Small Town Engineering program founded by Tech graduate impacts rural communities
January 22, 2013 - Small Town Engineering is an outreach program that targets middle and high school students in smaller communities in Georgia and Alabama.
Georgia Tech Names Mike Bobinski as New Director of Athletics
January 18, 2013 - Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. “Bud” Peterson has named Xavier University’s Mike Bobinski as the Institute’s new director of athletics. Bobinski was introduced on press conference in the Edge Building on campus.
Apply Now for Study Abroad Programs and Scholarships
January 16, 2013 - Deadlines are approaching for applying for summer programs and accompanying scholarships.
Summer Research Opportunities Abound for Undergraduates
January 16, 2013 - Application deadlines begin as early as mid- to late-January.
Students Get Chance to ‘Reboot’ Academic Lives
January 14, 2013 - Reboot program helps students set and achieve academic goals.
MLK’s Eldest Son to Give Annual Lecture
January 9, 2013 - On Jan. 16, members of the Georgia Tech and Atlanta communities are invited to hear Martin Luther King III deliver the Institute’s second annual Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Lecture.
Campus Alters Hours during Winter Break
December 21, 2012 - The Institute is officially closed from Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1, 2013, reopening Jan. 2.
2012 In Review
December 20, 2012 - 2012 has been a year of milestones and accomplishments for Georgia Tech. Enjoy taking a look back at some of the highlights.
University System Chancellor to Speak at 244th Commencement
December 14, 2012 - University System of Georgia Chancellor Henry “Hank” Huckaby will address Georgia Tech’s 244th undergraduate commencement ceremony, while the president of the National Academy of Sciences, Ralph Cicerone, will address the master’s and Ph.D. ceremony.
Early Action Admission Decisions Drop Saturday
December 13, 2012 - Early action applicants will be notified of their admission status at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15.
Atlanta as a Winter Wonderland: Local Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Break
December 13, 2012 - Entertainment ideas for spending the holidays in town and reminders of changes in on-campus activity.
Number of Students Employed at Graduation Anticipated to Rise for Third Year
December 10, 2012 - The job market for graduating students has improved the past two years, with signs it will improve in 2013 as well.
Provost Named to Coursera’s University Advisory Board
December 6, 2012 - Dr. Rafael L. Bras, provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs, is one of nine senior academic officials named to the company’s first advisory board. Each member represents a university partnered with Coursera to offer free massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Students Share Anonymous Praise on Facebook Page
December 6, 2012 - Amid the stress of Dead Week, one student is bringing cheer to campus with Georgia Tech Compliments.
Four-Legged Visitors bring Students Stress Relief
December 4, 2012 - Therapy dogs are visiting students at the Library this week.
Annual Safety Walk Addresses Student Concerns
November 30, 2012 - SGA convenes staff and students to walk campus and identify areas for safety improvement.
Civil Engineering Student Earns Marshall Scholarship
November 28, 2012 - Prestigious fellowship will fund Jacob Tzegaegbe's doctoral studies of civil engineering at University College of London.
Students Use Disability Services with Increasing Frequency
November 20, 2012 - One area of growth that has outpaced enrollment is the number of students registered with the Office of Disability Services.
Rhodes Scholar Shows ‘Compassion through Computation’
November 19, 2012 - Joy Buolamwini, a 2012 computer science alumnua, will study Global Governance and Diplomacy and African Studies at the University of Oxford as a 2013 Rhodes Scholar.
New Coca-Cola Foundation Grant Assists First Generation Students
November 19, 2012 - Georgia Tech students who are the first in their family to attend college will have the opportunity to gain global perspectives and experience abroad through a new grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation.

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