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Stephanie Hudson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Emory, Georgia Tech, Children’s Healthcare Collaborate on Kidney Device

Don Fernandez — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Physicians and researchers from Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to develop a kidney replacement device capable of treating children.

Device Enables World's First Voluntary Gorilla Blood Pressure Reading

Abby Vogel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Zoo Atlanta recently became the first zoological institution in the world to obtain voluntary blood pressure readings from a gorilla. This was made possible by the Gorilla Tough Cuff developed by Georgia Tech students.

Researchers Work to Improve Mobile Device & Cellular Network Security

Abby Vogel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech computer science faculty members recently received a National Science Foundation grant to develop tools that improve the security of mobile devices and the telecommunications networks on which they operate.

Community Education & Planning Cut Death Toll in Samoa Tsunami

John Toon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Community-based education and awareness programs minimized the death toll from the recent Samoan tsunami, though there are still ways to improve the warning and evacuation process, according to a team of researchers that traveled to Samoa last month.

eStadium Application Brings Multimedia Sports Features to Smartphones

Don Fernandez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Professor Ed Coyle, director of the Arbutus Center for the Integration of Research and Education, is unveiling a new application that allows fans sitting in the stands of an athletic event to access video replays, up-to-the-second statistics, player bios, play-by-play analysis and a wealth of other information designed to enhance the thrill of the game.

Tech Continues Evolving Into Chip Hub With Intersil Acquisition

Don Fernandez — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Atlanta’s evolution into a major hub for mixed-signal chip design continues as Intersil Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors, has acquired Quellan Inc., a privately held technology leader in the design of high-performance analog signal processing technology.

Fumin Zhang Receives NSF CAREER Award

Jackie Nemeth — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Fumin Zhang, assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his project entitled "Feasibility of control tasks-towards control-computing-power co-design." Dr. Zhang is the third ECE faculty member from Georgia Tech-Savannah to receive this honor.

Manos Tentzeris Tapped as IEEE Distinguished Lecturer

Jackie Nemeth — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

ECE Professor Emmanouil M. (Manos) Tentzeris has been appointed as an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer in the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S).

Justin Romberg Receives Prestigious Packard Fellowship

Jackie Nemeth — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Justin K. Romberg, an assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), is one of 16 researchers from across the United States to receive a 2009 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. Dr. Romberg is the fifth faculty member from the Georgia Institute of Technology–and the second from ECE-to receive this honor. The Packard Fellowship, which consists of an unrestricted research grant of $875,000 from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, is one of the most prestigious awards for young faculty in science and engineering. This year, 99 nominations were made by presidents of 50 invited universities, and a team of nationally recognized scientists then chose the final recipients.

Phil Sharp Presentation Available for Viewing in GT's Repository

Colly Mitchell — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Phil Sharp, IBB Distinguished Lecturer, gives talk entitled, "The Biology and Therapeutic Promise of Small RNAs" which can be viewed in GT's Institutional Repository

Engineering Architecture: Acoustics and Design at Georgia Tech

Teri Nagel — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Architecture PhD candidate Selen Okcu is turning heads in the design and construction communities with her pioneering research in acoustics for healthcare environments.

Dr. Robert Guldberg Named New IBB Director

Don Fernandez — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

After the completion of a nationwide search, Dr. Robert Guldberg has been named the new director of The Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Tech Joins the Center for Sustainable Engineering

Michael Hagearty — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A federally funded center dedicated to raising awareness and improving education of sustainable engineering practices now counts Georgia Tech among its members.

Montgomery Wants to Know: Will that road make you sick?

Amy Danner — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Officials in Montgomery County have proposed to required health studies before major roads are approved in order to gauge effects on minors, seniors and other vulnerable populations.

New Vehicle Concept Would Protect Crews from Roadside Bombs

John Toon — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new crew survivability concept that would build military vehicles around a protected personnel compartment and use a sacrificial “blast wedge” to absorb energy from improvised explosive devices could improve safety for the occupants of future light armored patrol vehicles.

New Protocols Will Test Effects of RFID Systems on Medical Devices

Abby Vogel — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) recently began developing testing protocols for RFID technology in the health care setting. The researchers will test whether radio frequency-emitting devices cause any negative effects on the medical devices.

New Material Could Expand Applications for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

John Toon — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new ceramic material described in this week’s issue of the journal Science could help expand the applications for solid oxide fuel cells – devices that generate electricity directly from a wide range of liquid or gaseous fuels without the need to separate hydrogen.

Radiation-Hardened Microelectronics Could Reduce Spacecraft Weight

John Toon — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers are developing new ways to harden microelectronics for space applications using silicon-germanium, an alloy that is intrinsically resistant to space-particle bombardment.

Bioengineering student named Kauffman Fellow

Don Fernandez — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech bioengineering Ph.D. student Yash Kolambkar is one of 13 postdoctoral researchers to be named among the first Kauffman Postdoctoral Fellows.

Smart Trash concept could reinvent recycling with a cash incentive

Don Fernandez — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

“Smart Trash,” an approach developed by Prof. Valerie Thomas has caught the attention of major corporations and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Smart Trash systems not only provide sustainable and productive ways for discarding items, but also can redefine the relationship people have with their garbage.

ECE Receives $2 Million Commitment from Harris Corporation

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) has received a $2 million commitment from the Harris Corporation.

Friction Differences Offer New Means for Manipulating Nanotubes

John Toon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Publishing in the journal Nature Materials, researchers report measuring different friction forces when a carbon nanotube slides along its axis compared to when it slides perpendicular to its axis. The observation could provide a new tool for assembling and sorting nanotubes.

Nano Research Has Strong Multidisciplinary Roots, Study Shows

John Toon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Research reported in the journal Nature Nanotechnology found that nanoscience and nanotechnology are highly multidisciplinary -- but not much more so than other modern disciplines that also draw on multiple areas of science and technology.

GTRI Develops New Technologies to Secure Cargo Containers

John Toon — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) demonstrated two cargo container security systems at a recent event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Systems Biology Reveals Diversity in Key Environmental Cleanup Microbe

Abby Vogel — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers analyzed the gene sequences, proteins expressed and physiology of 10 strains of bioremediation microbes called Shewanella. Results showed surprising diversity not seen using traditional microbiology approaches.

Research Serves as Basis for Art Exhibit

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech ISyE Associate Professor Valerie Thomas research assists Minnesota artist Susan Armington with her Talking Suitcases art project.

Bio-enabled Technique Produces Nanoparticle Composites

John Toon — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Using thin films of silk as templates, researchers have incorporated inorganic nanoparticles that join with the silk to form strong and flexible composite structures that have unusual optical and mechanical properties.

MRI Simulation of Blood Flow Helps Plan Child?s Delicate Heart Surgery

Abby Vogel — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at Georgia Tech, collaborating with pediatric cardiologists and surgeons at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, developed a tool for virtual surgery that allows heart surgeons to view the predicted effects of different surgical approaches.

Graphene Shows High Current Capacity & Thermal Conductivity

John Toon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Recent research into the properties of graphene nanoribbons provides two new reasons for using the material as interconnects in future computer chips.

Scientists Unlock Optical & Chemical Secrets of Jeweled Beetles

John Toon — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A small green beetle may have some interesting lessons to teach scientists about optics and liquid crystals -- complex mechanisms the insect uses to create a shell so strikingly beautiful that for centuries it was used in jewelry.

Scientists Assess Flooding and Damage from 2008 Myanmar Cyclone

John Toon — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In the July 2009 issue of the journal Nature Geoscience, researchers report on a field survey done to assess flooding and damage in the nation of Myanmar from the 2008 cyclone that killed an estimated 138,000 people.

Tech Professor honored With PECASE Award

Don Fernandez — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Justin Romberg, assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the nation's highest honor for professionals at the outset of their independent scientific research careers.

Dr. Manu Platt Honored as Cancer Scholar

Don Fernandez — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Manu Platt, PhD, who joined the faculty of the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory in January, 2009, has been selected as one of the 19 Scholars named by the Georgia Cancer Coalition for its Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists program for 2009-10. He will receive $50,000 each year for 5 years to support his research efforts. The Coalition selects scientists engaged in the most promising areas of cancer research. Currently, Georgia Tech has 11 active Distinguished Cancer Scholars.

Heat-Transfer Material Could Allow More Powerful Radar Electronics

John Toon — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing a novel material for transferring heat away from ultra-high-power defense electronics. The exotic material is a composite of diamond and copper.

Clinical Trial Shows That Quadriplegics Can Use Tongue Drive System

Abby Vogel — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

An assistive technology that enables individuals to maneuver a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor using simple tongue movements can be operated by individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries, according to the results of a recently completed clinical trial.

GTRI Team Tackles an Urgent Aircraft Defense Upgrade

John Toon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When the U.S. Air Force found that one of its key combat aircraft needed more protection from an enemy missile threat, a multidisciplinary team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) went into action.

Statistical Technique Improves Precision of Nanotechnology Data

John Toon — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new statistical analysis technique that identifies and removes systematic bias, noise and equipment-based artifacts from experimental data could lead to more precise and reliable measurement of nanomaterials and nanostructures likely to have future industrial applications.

Programming Tools Allow Use of Video Game Processors for Defense Needs

Abby Vogel — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers are developing programming tools to enable engineers in the defense industry to utilize the processing power of GPUs without having to learn the complicated programming language required to use them directly.

Sluggish Economy Ignites Enrollment At Georgia Tech-Lorraine

Don Fernandez — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The perilous state of the economy—and the resulting lack of opportunities for students—is proving to be a boon to Georgia Tech-Lorraine (GTL).

Center for Innovative Cardiovascular Technologies Announced

Don Fernandez — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering has announced the formation of the Center for Innovative Cardiovascular Technologies. Dr. Ajit Yoganathan, Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University, will serve as the center’s founding director.

Georgia Tech Played a Key Role in NCR\'s Relocation to Georgia

John Toon — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech played a significant role in one of Georgia’s largest economic development successes -- the move of Fortune 500 corporation NCR to Georgia. The company will be looking to Georgia Tech as a source of engineering talent and as a partner in development of future innovations.

Study Reveals How Snakes Slither on Flat Terrain

Abby Vogel — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Snakes use both friction generated by their scales and redistribution of their weight to slither along flat surfaces, researchers at New York University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have found.

Graphene May Have Advantages Over Copper for Future IC Interconnects

John Toon — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have experimentally demonstrated the potential for another application of graphene: replacing copper for interconnects in future generations of integrated circuits.

Improved Techniques Will Help Control Heat in Large Data Centers

John Toon — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Approximately a third of the electricity consumed by large data centers doesn’t power the computer servers that conduct online transactions or serve Web pages. Instead, that electricity must be used for cooling the servers, a demand that continues to grow.

GT Motorsports Places 8th at Formula SAE Michigan

Michael Hagearty — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

After several years of rebuilding, gt motorsports has returned to the top 10 in the Formula SAE competition, held May 13-16, 2009, at Michigan International Speedway. The team placed 8th overall, out of a field of 93 collegiate teams from around the world.

New Center Aims to Improve Recovery of Soldiers with Severe Injuries

Abby Vogel — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The new Georgia Tech Center for Advanced Bioengineering for Soldier Survivability is working to quickly move tools that are clinically valuable, safe and effective from laboratories to use in military trauma centers.

New Center Will Support Growth Of Medical Device, Technology Industry

Don Fernandez — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Four of Georgia’s leading research and health care organizations have joined together to create a new innovation center that will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation medical devices and medical technology. The first of its kind in the Southeast, the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) will include a comprehensive medical device prototyping center.

New Center Supports Growth of the Medical Device Industry

John Toon — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Graphene Yields Secrets to its Extraordinary Properties

John Toon — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Applying innovative measurement techniques, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have directly measured the unusual energy spectrum of graphene, a technologically promising, two-dimensional form of carbon.

New Testing Facility Is Helping Improve Land Mine Detection Equipment

Abby Vogel — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at Georgia Tech have built a test facility to evaluate and enhance sensors designed to detect buried land mines. The automated system measures the response of electromagnetic induction sensors against land mines buried at many possible angles.

McMurray Tapped to Lead GTRI?s Food Processing Technology Division

Abby Vogel — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Gary McMurray, a long-time research engineer with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has been appointed chief of GTRI’s Food Processing Technology Division, succeeding Craig Wyvill, who retired in April.

Former Georgia Tech Faculty Heads To Space For Hubble Service

Don Fernandez — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Former Georgia Tech Associate Professor Mike Massimino will be part of a seven-person crew set to perform maintenance and repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope. Massimino - who who previously made a Hubble service run in 2002 - and his fellow crew are scheduled to take flight on the space shuttle Atlantis on May 11 for what is touted as the last shuttle mission to the Hubble. A member emeritus of the ISyE Advisory Board, Massimino has been using Twitter to post updates on his training and the Hubble mission. He can be followed at Astro_Mike on Twitter.

President's Keynote Highlights GTRI's 75th Anniversary Symposium

John Toon — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and its applied-research emphasis are vital to Georgia Tech's mission, and the current support and collaboration between GTRI and the university's academic units will continue to grow, President G.P. "Bud" Peterson said recently.

Flu Vaccine Given in Microneedle Patches Proves Effective in Mice

John Toon — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Flu vaccine delivered through skin patches containing microneedles has proven just as effective at preventing influenza in mice as intramuscular, hypodermic flu immunization.

Marcus Nanotechnology Building Formally Dedicated

Don Fernandez — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Three years after breaking ground, Georgia Tech is set to dedicate the Marcus Nanotechnology Building, one of the most ambitious and expensive projects in the Institute’s history. The ceremony will be held on Friday, April 24, at 3 p.m. The 190,000-square-foot complex poises Georgia Tech to be a global hub for nanotechnology research and development while igniting an environment that could potentially transform both local and state economies.

Microsoft, Georgia Electronic Design Center Begin Alliance

Don Fernandez — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC), the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GEcDev) and Microsoft Research announced a two-year research alliance focused on RF-DNA, a novel technology for radio-frequency identification (RFID). The alliance was kicked off at GEDC

Georgia Electronic Design Center To Hold Industry Research Review

Don Fernandez — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) will hold its semi-annual Industry Review in its Technology Square headquarters on April 8 from 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m..

Georgia Tech CEE Alumni Weekend Takes Place In D.C.

Don Fernandez — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech is proud to present the Third Annual Alumni Weekend in Washington DC on April 17

Georgia Tech Begins Creating New Ph.D. for Returning GIs

David Terraso — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech announces the development of an interdisciplinary Ph.D. to help returning GIs capitalize on the skills and military experience they

Researchers Develop Flow Sensors Based on Blind Fish Hair Structures

Abby Vogel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The fish species Astyanax fasciatus cannot see, but their unique technique for sensing the movement of water around them with gel-covered hairs that extend from their bodies may inspire a new generation of sensors that perform better than active sonar.

Ten Companies Team with Georgia Tech to Form 100G Consortium

John Toon — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Ten companies have joined forces with the Georgia Institute of Technology to establish the Georgia Tech 100G Optical Networking Consortium, which is believed to be the first academic-industrial consortium of its kind in the world.

Student-designed device provides new way to track calorie burning

Don Fernandez — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A group of Georgia Tech students has crafted a device that allows individuals to constantly compute the amount of calories they burn

Georgia Tech Announces Winners Guthman Musical Instrument Competition

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech's Center for Music Technology announced Jaime Oliver's Silent Drum won first place in first Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. The competition, supported by the philanthropic family of Tech alum Richard Guthman, showcased new uses of technology to enhance participation in music performance and music creation.

Video: "A Smart Grid for Intelligent Energy Use"

Beth Douglas — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In "A Smart Grid for Intelligent Energy Use", electricity transmission and distribution experts from the IEEE Energy 2030 Conference on Sustainable Energy Infrastructure discuss the need to overhaul the U.S. electric grid to handle future growth in electricity use, reduce losses, and incorporate wider implementation of renewable electricity generation technologies.

Georgia Tech TIP Center Opens In Costa Rica

Don Fernandez — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Costa Rica is the location of Georgia Tech's newest Trade-chain Innovation and Productivity (TIP) Center. The complex joins the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute in Atlanta and The Logistics Institute Asia-Pacific in Singapore as part of a focused effort to utilize research, innovation and education for increasing trade across borders and making existing trade more productive.

Designing the Worlds First Purpose-Built Law Enforcement Vehicle

John Toon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Tech Research Institute

New Instrument Could Detect Hidden Aviation Hazards

John Toon — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

While radar and other existing systems typically warn aircraft pilots of potential weather hazards during flight, they do not detect all possible atmospheric dangers. Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute are testing a new approach that could provide a better warning.

Georgia Tech Joins Industry Alliance to Help Build the Mobile Internet

Don Fernandez — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

True mobile Internet capability for wireless devices

Georgia Tech researcher receives prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship

Don Fernandez — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech

Nanogenerators Produce Electricity from Running Rodents

John Toon — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Could hamsters help solve the world

Georgia Tech Celebrates Excellence in Engineering

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology celebrates National Engineers Week February 15-21 followed by Georgia Engineers Week February 22-28. With the largest engineering program in the nation, Georgia Tech has remained a leader in the discipline. U.S. News & World Report ranked both Georgia Tech

American and Chinese Universities Announce Groundbreaking Joint Ph.D.

Don Fernandez — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Two highly respected biomedical engineering programs in the United States and China are breaking new ground in international academia as they begin to enroll the inaugural class of a new joint Ph.D. program.

Researchers Monitor Driving Behavior to Improve Highway Efficiency

John Toon — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Randall Guensler, a professor in the Georgia Tech School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies transportation efficiency in metropolitan areas. His goal: to find ways of improving traffic flow by maximizing the use of existing highways.

Optimizing Routes and Resources for Trucking Companies

Abby Vogel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Researchers in Georgia Tech's Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering are developing models to help optimize driver and equipment scheduling, shipment planning, load consolidation and routing for trucking companies.

Research Helps Protect Against Lightning Damage

John Toon — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Firing bolts of lightning at expensive electrical equipment is all in a day

Researchers See Complex Atomic Choreography as Crystals Melt

John Toon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Conga lines of atoms wend their way through a crystal, their numbers growing as more and more atoms join the migration. The worm-like lines of atoms randomly converge, forming tangles that evolve into droplets of liquid that signal the beginning of the complicated process known as melting.

Georgia Cancer Coalition Selects Georgia Tech Scientist

Don Fernandez — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Cancer Coalition has announced the recipients of the 2009 Cancer Research Awards, made possible by Georgians who contribute to the Georgia Cancer Research Fund on their state income tax returns. Michelle Dawson, Ph.D., assistant professor at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is one of the eight recipients. She will receive $50,000 for her research into the development of specialized cells designed as gene delivery vehicles to target and treat breast cancer.

Aeroacoustics Research Could Quiet Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

John Toon — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Engineers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are helping to protect unmanned aerial vehicles by learning how to control their acoustic emissions.

New Wireless Standard Promises Ultra-Fast Media Applications

John Toon — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity

Continuous Descent: Saving Fuel and Reducing Noise for Airliners

John Toon — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Flight testing has taken place in Atlanta for a new

AAAS and Georgia Tech Announce 2008 Fellows

Don Fernandez — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Three Georgia Tech professors have received the award of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow for 2008. Election as a Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.

Dr. Vigor Yang to Chair Georgia Tech School of Aerospace Engineering

Don Fernandez — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Vigor Yang as chair of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, delivering a seasoned and accomplished researcher to lead the school to impressive new heights.

Georgia Tech Hosts Congressional Infrastructure Briefing

Don Fernandez — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

From transportation systems to power grids, America

Researchers discover strategy for predicting the immunity of vaccines

Don Fernandez — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the first study of its kind, researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory Vaccine Center, Emory University, have developed a multidisciplinary approach involving immunology, genomics and bioinformatics to predict the immunity of a vaccine without exposing individuals to infection. This approach addresses a long-standing challenge in the development of vaccines--that of only being able to determine immunity or effectiveness long after vaccination and, often, only after being exposed to infection.

Federal Government Plan Aims To Curb Metro Atlanta Traffic

Don Fernandez — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

The federal government is investing $110 million to support an innovative Georgia state plan to reduce traffic congestion in Metropolitan Atlanta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced today.

Georgia Tech Professor Receives Postdoctoral Award

Don Fernandez — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation has announced Dr. Christopher W. Jones of the Georgia Institute of Technology as one of eight honorees to the 2008 Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry.

Strong and Lightweight Material Provides New Use for Coal Ash

John Toon — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Each year, coal-burning power plants, steel factories and similar facilities in the United States produce more than 125 million tons of waste, much of it fly ash and bottom ash left over from combustion. Mulalo Doyoyo has plans for that material.

Georgia Tech Plays Key Role in Global Energy Management Standard

John Toon — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Energy and sustainability experts at the Georgia Institute of Technology have taken a leadership role in the U.S. contribution to a 36-nation effort aimed at developing an international standard that would bring consistency to energy management systems worldwide.

Urban Sustainability Leader Joins Georgia Tech

Don Fernandez — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

John C. Crittenden, Ph.D., an accomplished expert in waste management, pollution prevention and sustainable and environmental engineering, will join the Georgia Institute of Technology as a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Sustainable Systems. He is also slated to fill the Hightower Chair in Sustainable Systems pending Board of Regents approval.

Butera named 2008 Jefferson Science Fellow

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Department of State has selected Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Robert Butera as one of seven Jefferson Science Fellows for 2008

New Generator Produces AC Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

John Toon — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded.

Georgia Tech Launches Center for Music Technology

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech today launches the new Center for Music Technology with more than 20 researchers from the arts, sciences and engineering. Several interdisciplinary projects already in progress will be demonstrated today at an exclusive launch event for potential collaborators

The Engineering of a Musical Instrument

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech researchers are using their engineering expertise to study how to build better musical instruments.

Georgia Tech Savannah Focuses on Educational and Sensing Research

John Toon — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

David Frost wants to change the idea that Georgia Tech only means Atlanta. He believes Georgia Tech

Robotic Technology Inspired by Service Dogs

Don Fernandez — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have engineered a biologically inspired robot that mirrors the actions of sought-after service dogs. Users verbally command the robot to complete a task and the robot responds once a basic laser pointer illuminates the location of the desired action.

Models Predict the Remaining Life of Mechanical, Electronic Equipment

Abby Vogel — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Research presented at the INFORMS Annual Meeting describes an easier and more accurate method to predict the remaining useful life of mechanical and electronic equipment, while significantly improving maintenance operations and spare parts logistics.

Georgia Tech Awarded New Center to Study Potential Silicon Successor

Don Fernandez — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded funding to the Georgia Institute of Technology to create a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)- The Georgia Tech Laboratory for New Electronic Materials.

Researchers Improve Dry Adhesive Based on Carbon Nanotubes

John Toon — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The race for the best

Portable Imaging System Will Help Maximize Natural Disaster Response

Abby Vogel — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have developed a low-cost, high-resolution imaging system that can be attached to a helicopter to create a complete and detailed picture of an area devastated by a hurricane or other natural disaster. The resulting visual information can be used to estimate the number of storm refugees and assess the need for health and humanitarian services.

Georgia Tech Professor Honored with NAE Award

Don Fernandez — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

During its 2008 annual meeting, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) will present two awards for extraordinary impacts on the engineering profession. NAE

Micro Honeycomb Materials Enable New Approach to Sound Reduction

John Toon — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing innovative honeycomb structures that could make possible a new approach to noise reduction in aircraft.

Severe Storms Research Center Boosts Defenses Against Twisters

John Toon — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Severe Storms Research Center explores and develops new technologies for improving the accuracy and timeliness of tornado warnings. Part of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), the Center is studying the complex role that lightning and acoustics play in severe storms.

Georgia Tech Creates Center for Bio-Imaging Mass Spectrometry

Abby Vogel — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech

Prosthetic Vein Valve Designed to Improve Venous Blood Flow

Abby Vogel — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic vein valve to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. The valve was designed to replace damaged, non-functioning valves.

Georgia Tech Ranks #1 for Hispanic Engineering Graduate Programs

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Hispanic Business Magazine ranks the Georgia Institute of Technology the top engineering graduate school for 2008.

Biodegradable Polymers May Improve Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases

Abby Vogel — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Biodegradable polymers called polyketals and their derivatives may improve treatment for such inflammatory illnesses as acute liver failure and inflammatory bowel disease by delivering drugs, proteins and enzymes to disease locations in the body.

Georgia Tech to Analyze Massive Data Sets Using Visual Analytics

Abby Vogel — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology has received a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security to lead and coordinate a new initiative that will develop foundational research in massive data analysis and visual analytics.

GTRI Wins Contract to Support Test & Evaluation of Unmanned Systems

John Toon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has won a contract to support development of a roadmap designed to improve the testing and evaluation of unmanned and autonomous systems for the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

Georgia Tech Research Institute Hosts Secretary of Transportation

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

U. S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters toured Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) labs and questioned researchers on the latest technology that addresses transportation issues.

Bioscience and Engineering Converge

Abby Vogel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University continues to build its interdisciplinary programs to tackle the challenges of the 21st century, including cardiovascular disease, nerve injuries, neurological disorders and cancer.

Research Reveals Factors That Affect Organic-based Device Efficiency

Abby Vogel — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Organic-based devices, such as organic light-emitting diodes, require a transparent conductive layer with a high work function, meaning it promotes injection of electron holes into an organic layer to produce more light. New research provides insight into factors that influence the injection efficiency.

New Titanium Coating Improves Joint Replacements

Abby Vogel — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that coating a titanium implant with a new biologically inspired material enhances tissue healing, improves bone growth around the implant and strengthens the attachment and integration of the implant to the bone.

Tongue-controlled System Assists Individuals with Disabilities

Abby Vogel — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A new assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues. The Tongue Drive system, developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.

Avalanche Photodiodes Target Bioterrorism Agents

Abby Vogel — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have shown that a new class of ultraviolet photodiode could help meet the U.S. military

Report Identifies Appealing Engineering Messages

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Encouraging young people to make a difference in the world through an engineering career is more likely to attract them than emphasizing the challenge of math and science skills, says a new report from the National Academy of Engineering that identifies messages for improving public understanding of engineering.

Grant Supports \"Intelligent Binoculars\" that Mimic the Human Brain

John Toon — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology has received a contract to help develop

GTRI Receives $4 Million to Redesign Air Traffic Control Radios

John Toon — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has received a $4 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to redesign critical modules used in thousands of military air traffic control radios. The work will extend the life of these radios, which were first fielded in 1968.

Rising Diesel Prices Renew Interest in Fuel Saving Technologies

John Toon — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Diesel fuel prices approaching $5 a gallon

Georgias Invention Activity is Growing and Focused on Technology

John Toon — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Independent patenting activity has grown rapidly in Georgia over the past 30 years, with nearly 8,000 patents issued since 1975 to inventors not associated with corporations, universities or similar organizations.

Georgia Tech to Compete in EcoCAR Challenge

Megan McRainey — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology has been selected as one of 17 teams chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy, General Motors and Natural Resources Canada to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a collegiate vehicle engineering competition set to begin in the Fall of 2008.

Robots Go Where Scientists Fear to Tread

Megan McRainey — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created specially designed robots called SnoMotes to traverse potentially dangerous ice environments. The SnoMotes work as a team, autonomously collaborating among themselves to gather data that could give scientists a better understanding of the important dynamics that influence the stability of ice sheets.

New Technique Measures Ultrashort Laser Pulses at Focus

Abby Vogel — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have developed a system that measures aberrations caused by ultrashort laser pulses passing through lenses or other instrumentation. Knowing how the light is distorted allows researchers to correct for the aberrations.

Georgia Tech Researchers Develop RFID Testbed

Abby Vogel — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have designed a system capable of simultaneously measuring hundreds of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and rapidly testing new RFID tag prototypes.

OLED Sealing Process Reduces Water Intrusion and Increases Lifetime

Abby Vogel — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have developed an improved organic light emitting diode (OLED) sealing process to reduce moisture intrusion and improve device lifetime. They are using advanced ion assisted deposition to deposit a high-density, pinhole-free thin silicon oxynitride film on the OLED surface. The process can be completed at room temperature, which keeps the organic material intact.

Fast AFM Probes Measure Many Biomolecule or Material Properties

Abby Vogel — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have developed novel atomic force microscopy (AFM) probes that can quickly and simultaneously measure biomolecule or material properties including adhesion, stiffness, elasticity and viscosity, in addition to the standard AFM topography scan.

Rocket Mystery Explained With New Imaging Technique

Lisa Grovenstein — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered why rocket engines are occasionally destroyed by mysterious waves of sound. The new imaging techniques allow scientists to observe and understand the destructive waves.

Molecule delivery method improves embryonic stem cell differentiation

Abby Vogel — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

New research shows that delivering molecules within aggregates of embryonic stem cells via biodegradable microspheres enhances the efficiency and purity of differentiation.

Molecule Delivery Method Improves Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation

Abby Vogel — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

New research shows that delivering molecules within aggregates of embryonic stem cells via biodegradable microspheres enhances the efficiency and purity of differentiation.

Computer System Consistently Makes Most Accurate NCAA Picks

Megan McRainey — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Three engineering professors at Georgia Tech have created a computer ranking system, called LRMC, that consistently predicts NCAA basketball rankings more accurately than polls, formulas, other computer models and even the tournament seeds themselves.

Robot Fetches Objects With Just a Point and a Click

Megan McRainey — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have created a robot, designed to help users with limited mobility with everyday tasks, that moves autonomously to an item selected with a green laser pointer, picks up the item and then delivers it to the user, another person or a selected location such as a table. The new robotic communication method may help robots find their way into the home sooner.

Low-cost Reusable Material Could Facilitate Carbon Dioxide Capture

John Toon — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have developed a new, low-cost material for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the smokestacks of coal-fired power plants and other generators of the greenhouse gas. Produced with a simple one-step chemical process, the new material has a high capacity for absorbing carbon dioxide

Sensor Necklace Aims to Increase Drug Compliance

Abby Vogel — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech researchers have designed a sensor necklace that records the date and time a pill is swallowed, which could be used to ensure that the elderly and subjects in clinical drug trials take their medications as directed by a physician.

National Engineers Week Observed February 17 - 23

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology celebrates National Engineers Week February 17

Astronomy Technology Brings Nanoparticle Probes into Sharper Focus

Megan McRainey — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech and Emory University researchers have created a technology based on astronomy software that provides more precise images of single molecules tagged with nanoprobes. The clearer images allow researchers to collect more detailed information about a single molecule, such as how the molecule is binding in a gene sequence, taking scientists a few steps closer to truly personalized and predictive medicine as well as more complex biomolecular structural mapping.

Tech Creates New Ph.D. In Computational Science And Engineering

David Terraso — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences at Georgia Tech today announced the creation of a new doctoral degree in Computational Science and Engineering.

Carbon Capture Strategy Could Lead to Emission-Free Cars

Megan McRainey — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a strategy to capture, store and eventually recycle carbon from vehicles. Georgia Tech researchers envision a zero emission car, and a transportation system completely free of fossil fuels.

Copper Connections Created for High-Speed Computing

Abby Vogel — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech researchers are developing new methods to create more connections between computer chips and external circuitry and better connections that operate at higher frequencies with less loss.

Ga Tech Creates Integrative BioSystems Institute

Megan McRainey — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech has created the Integrative BioSystems Institute to explore new technologies and methods to collect and analyze millions of pieces of biological information in order to form a more complete picture of how life works and how the environment affects living things.

New Decontamination System Kills Anthrax Rapidly

Abby Vogel — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

A rapid, non-disruptive and less expensive method to decontaminate bioterrorism hazards has been developed. Flat panels producing X-rays and ultraviolet-C light kill anthrax spores, even hidden ones, in two to three hours without lingering effects.

Vest May Help Understand Causes of Asthma Attacks

Abby Vogel — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

A vest containing environmental sensors may help researchers better understand the causes of asthma attacks. The system can determine what children are exposed to at home, at school and outside where they play.

Portable Device Quickly Detects Early Alzheimer\'s

Megan McRainey — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech and Emory University researchers have developed a device that may allow patients to take a brief, inexpensive test that could be administered as part of a routine yearly checkup at a doctor

Biomedical Shape-Memory Polymers Developed

Abby Vogel — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are developing unique polymers, which change shape upon heating, to open blocked arteries, probe neurons in the brain and engineer a tougher spine.

Explosives on a Chip Improve Military Detonators

John Toon — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Tiny copper structures with pores at both the nanometer and micron size scales could play a key role in the next generation of detonators used to improve the reliability, reduce the size and lower the cost of certain military munitions.

Improving Fuel Cell Durability Starts With Failures

Abby Vogel — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Understanding how and why fuel cells fail is the key to both reducing cost and improving durability, according to researchers in the Georgia Tech Research Institute

High Performance Transistors Created with Carbon 60

John Toon — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Using room-temperature processing, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have fabricated high-performance field effect transistors with thin films of Carbon 60, also known as fullerene.

Equipment Purchased in 1957 Still Going Strong

John Toon — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

A 1957 classic sits in the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) clean room. It

Bee Strategy Helps Servers Run More Sweetly

Megan McRainey — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

According to new research from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the swarm intelligence of honeybees can be adapted to improve the efficiency of Internet servers faced with similar challenges. A bee dance-inspired communications system developed by Georgia Tech helps Internet servers that would normally be devoted solely to one task move between tasks as needed, reducing the chances that a Web site could be overwhelmed with requests and lock out potential users and customers.

New Standard for Sustainable Carpet Announced

Abby Vogel — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

A new standard for assessing the environmental-friendliness of carpet will help consumers sort out the complex sustainable attributes and encourage manufacturers and their suppliers to utilize environmentally preferable materials and practices.

Urban Challenge Run Ends at Qualifying Event

John Toon — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Sting Racing Team sponsored by Georgia Tech and SAIC reached the semifinals of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Urban Challenge, but did not quality for the final challenge.

Scientists ID Brain Circuits Used in Touch

Megan McRainey — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The ability to tactually recognize fine spatial details, such as the raised dots used in braille, is especially important to those who are blind. With that in mind, a team of researchers has identified the neural circuitry that facilitates spatial discrimination through touch. Understanding this circuitry may lead to the creation of sensory-substitution devices, such as tactile maps for the visually impaired.

Taming Tiny, Unruly Waves for Nano Optics

Megan McRainey — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have discovered a method of predicting the behavior of light on the nanoscale during radiation heat transfer, opening the door to the design of a spectrum of new nanodevices and nanotechnologies, including solar thermal energy technologies.

Georgia Tech Receives $13 Million from Agilent

John Toon — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech has announced an agreement with Agilent Technologies Inc. to supply its electronic design automation (EDA) software, support, and training to a new center at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Solar Decathlon House Leaves for D.C.

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech

New Biosensor Detects Avian Influenza Virus

Abby Vogel — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

A new biosensor developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) can detect avian influenza in minutes. The biosensor is economical, field-deployable, sensitive to different viral strains and requires no labels or reagents.

Simulation Reveals How Body Repairs Balance

Megan McRainey — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and Emory researchers have created a computer simulation that sheds new light on how the nervous system reinvents its communication with muscles after sensory loss. The findings could someday be used to better diagnose and rehabilitate patients with balance problems by retraining their muscles and improving overall balance.

A Better Definition for the Kilogram?

John Toon — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Two Georgia Tech emeritus professors

Tech Part of $31 M Translational Partnership

Megan McRainey — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $31 million over five years -- one of the largest NIH grants in Georgia history -- to a partnership of Atlanta academic, research and healthcare institutions, including Georgia Tech, focused on accelerating the translation of laboratory discoveries into healthcare innovations for patients.

Microsensor Measures Water and Air Pollutants

Abby Vogel — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a miniature sensor that uses polymer membranes deposited on a tiny silicon disk to measure pollutants present in aqueous or gaseous environments. An array of these sensors with different surface coatings could be used during field-testing to rapidly detect many different chemicals.

Embryonic Stem Cells Thrive When Shaken

Megan McRainey — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers from Georgia Tech and Emory University have discovered that gently shaking embryonic stem cells, similar to how an embryo is shaken in the mother's womb, improves their development and could some day even be used to control what type of cell they eventually become.

Researchers Learn to Control Nanotube Dimensions

John Toon — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Moving beyond carbon nanotubes, researchers are developing insights into a remarkable class of tubular metal-oxide nanomaterials that can be produced in water with a high degree of control over their diameter and length.

Nanoparticle Could Help Detect Many Diseases Early

Megan McRainey — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and Emory University researchers are the first to create a nanoparticle capable of detecting and imaging trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide (thought to be an early indicator of many diseases) in animals. The nanoparticles could some day be used as a simple, all-purpose diagnostic tool to detect the earliest stages of any disease that involves chronic inflammation

New Grant Boosts Work on Small-scale Systems

John Toon — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have received a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) award to participate in a multi-university center that will develop a computer-aided design environment for micro-electromechanical systems and nano-electromechanical systems.

Tech Study Finds Wind Power Feasible Off Ga Coast

Megan McRainey — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Southern Company said today that a thorough two-year study, conducted with the Georgia Institute of Technology, has identified conditions potentially favorable for wind power generation off the coast of Georgia, but costs and regulatory concerns remain to be resolved.

High School Students Learn Workplace Safety

John Toon — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

To increase job-safety training and awareness among younger Americans, scientists from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have joined with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other groups to introduce health and safety training to Georgia high schools.

Research Boosts Wireless Data Transfer

John Toon — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

New research at the Georgia Institute of Technology could soon make that tangle of wires under desks and in data centers a thing of the past.

Solar Decathlon Competition Heating Up

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

While the pace may slow during the summer months on some college campuses, the competition is heating up for the members of Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Part of New Biofuel Research Center

Megan McRainey — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech is part of a new research team that has won a bid from the Department of Energy for a $125 million bioenergy research center that will seek new ways to produce biofuels.

Scientists Report Java Tsunami Gave No Warning

John Toon — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Though categorized as magnitude 7.8, the earthquake could scarcely be felt by beachgoers that afternoon. A low tide and wind-driven waves disguised the signs of receding water, so when the tsunami struck, it caught even lifeguards by surprise -- contributing to the death toll.

Robots from 37 Countries Clash at RoboCup 2007

David Terraso — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Nearly 300 teams from 33 countries are gearing up to compete at RoboCup 2007 Atlanta, the world

Quantum Dots Reach Clinical Lab

Megan McRainey — Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have developed new clinical protocols detailing how to prepare, process and quantify quantum dots. The new protocols will arm laboratory physicians with the information they need to track biomarkers in cells and tissues.

Global Package Race Puts Major Carriers to the Test

Megan McRainey — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

A group from the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech puts the major carriers (UPS, FedEx and DHL) to the test every year with its Great Package Race, a contest to see which carrier can get a package to a very challenging locale the fastest and in the best condition.

First Solvay-COPE Symposium on Organic Electronics

David Terraso — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Solvay and the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) at Georgia Tech are proud to announce the First Solvay-COPE Symposium on Organic Electronics. The event will be held in Atlanta on May 08, 2007.

Smart Camera Pioneer to Join Georgia Tech

John Toon — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Wayne Wolf, a leading expert in embedded computing systems and smart cameras, will join the Georgia Institute of Technology in July as its newest Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar.

3D Solar Cells Boost Efficiency, Reduce Size

John Toon — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Unique three-dimensional solar cells that capture nearly all of the light that strikes them could boost the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems while reducing their size, weight and mechanical complexity.

Nanogenerator Provides Continuous Electrical Power

John Toon — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have demonstrated a prototype nanometer-scale generator that produces continuous direct-current electricity by harvesting mechanical energy from such environmental sources as ultrasonic waves, mechanical vibration or blood flow.

Seats Helped Ancient Greeks Hear From Back Row

Megan McRainey — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

The theater at Epidaurus has been known for centuries as an acoustic marvel that allowed spectators to hear in the back row

Researchers Win $3.5 Million to Improve Wireless

John Toon — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

A Georgia Institute of Technology research team has received a $3.5 million grant to use tiny, power-saving analog chips to develop portable communications technology capable of scanning a broad range of radio-frequency (RF) bands for open channels.

Bacteria That Degrades PCBs Identified

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have identified a group of bacteria that can detoxify a common type of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which have contaminated more than 250 U.S. sites, including river and lake sediments.

Absorbing Molecules Produce65-Nanometer Patterns

John Toon — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Producing three-dimensional polymer line structures as small as 65 nanometers wide just became easier with new two-photon absorbing molecules that are sensitive to laser light at short wavelengths, allowing researchers to create them without highly sophisticated fabrication methods.

Studies Assess Foreign Water and Sanitation Needs

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Worldwide, more than one billion people lack access to an improved water source, such as a rainwater collection or dug well, and two billion still need access to basic sanitation facilities, such as a latrine.

Digital Process Provides Better Aircraft Warnings

John Toon — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have patented a discovery that could significantly increase reliability and reduce cost in equipment that helps protect U.S. military aircraft from attack.

Ocean Creatures Provide Foundation for Electronics

John Toon — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

The three-dimensional shells of tiny ocean creatures could provide the foundation for novel electronic devices, including gas sensors able to detect pollution faster and more efficiently than conventional devices.

New Electronic Devices Created from Bent Nanowires

John Toon — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have taken advantage of the unique coupled semiconducting and piezoelectric properties of zinc oxide nanowires to create a new class of electronic components and devices that could provide the foundation for a broad range of new applications.

Engine Helps Satellites Blast Off With Less Fuel

Megan McRainey — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech researchers have a created a new satellite technology that allows satellites to blast off with less fuel, opening the door for deep space missions, lower launch costs and more hardware on board.

Solar Decathlon Team Moving Into Next Phase

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech

Profits Crash When Firms Delay Product Launches

Elizabeth Campell — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

As Microsoft recently demonstrated with its belated Office 2007 software package and Vista operating system, postponing new product launches can take a heavy toll on the bottom line, according to a new study.

New Sensor Detects Direction of Sound Under Water

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

A new sensor that measures the motion created by sound waves under water could allow the U.S. Navy to develop compact arrays to detect the presence of enemy submarines.

Shape-memory Materials May Aid Orthopedic Surgery

John Toon — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

An early stage medical-materials company based at the Georgia Institute of Technology is developing devices that may soon improve the treatment of human orthopedic conditions.

Automated System Installs Pavement Markers

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

On rainy nights in Georgia and across the nation, drivers greatly benefit from small, reflective markers that make roadway lanes more visible. A new automated system for installing the markers is expected to improve safety for workers and drivers.

Automated System Installs Pavement Markers

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech Scores RoboCup2007 for Atlanta

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech will host RoboCup 2007, the world

Butterfly Wing is Template for Photonic Structures

John Toon — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

By replicating the complex micron- and nanometer-scale photonic structures that help give butterfly wings their color, researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses biotemplates for fabricating nanoscale optical structures.

Technology Predicts Outcome of Child Heart Surgery

Megan McRainey — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech and Emory University researchers have developed an innovative new technology that will help pediatric cardiac surgeons design and test a customized surgical procedure before they ever pick up a scalpel. With a better understanding of each child

Inverse Planning System Improves Cancer Therapy

John Toon — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Using algorithms developed at Georgia Tech, a California medical software company has launched the first

Dopamine Used to Prompt Nerve Tissue to Regrow

Megan McRainey — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech/Emory researchers have integrated dopamine, a type of neurotransmitter, into a polymer to stimulate nerve tissues to send out new connections. The discovery, published in PNAS, is the first step toward the eventual goal of implanting the polymer into patients suffering from neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or epilepsy, to help repair damaged nerves.

Tech/Childrens Partner on $5M Pediatric Center

Megan McRainey — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta have partnered to create a new $5 million pediatric research center. The Center for Pediatric Outcomes and Quality, housed with Tech's Health Systems Institute, will develop technologies and processes to solve problems associated with delivering quality care to children.

Tech/Emory/MCG Partner on $10M Nanomedicine Center

Megan McRainey — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Georgia Tech, Emory and Medical College of Georgia a grant to partner on a Nanomedicine Development Center that will focus on DNA damage repair. The $10 million center is Tech/Emory's third in less than two years.

Tech and Shepherd Ctr. Awarded $4.75 Million Grant

Elizabeth Campell — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Tech

Guidebook Helps Communities Plan for Pedestrians

John Toon — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Though it

Side-Stream Chemicals Could Boost Biorefineries

John Toon — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Biorefineries developed to produce ethanol from cellulose sources such as trees could get a significant economic boost from the sale of high-value chemicals

Chemical Screening Evaluates Fuel Cell Materials

John Toon — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers are developing a new screening system that would allow the simultaneous evaluation of hundreds or thousands of possible material combinations as candidates for future PEM fuel cells.

Study Reveals Nanoscale Properties of Explosives

John Toon — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Using nanometer scale analysis techniques and quantities too small to explode, researchers have mapped the temperature and length-sale factors that make energetic materials

Research Shows How Ultrasound Can Deliver Drugs

John Toon — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have shown how ultrasound energy can briefly

Calvin Johnson Tackles Global Sanitation Problems

Megan McRainey — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech All-American wide receiver Calvin Johnson is working to improve sanitation in developing countries by helping to create a prototype for an improved solar latrine system.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

John Toon — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have conducted successful test flights of a hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft believed to be the largest to fly on a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell using compressed hydrogen.

Researchers Evaluate Electronic Material for NASA

John Toon — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have received funding from the NASA/Earth Science Technology Office to evaluate a material called liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for electronics applications in space.

Marcus Nanotechnology Building Groundbreaking

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech broke ground on the new Marcus Nanotechnology Building, which has many people on campus and throughout the state filled with high hopes.

Optical Breakthrough Makes Lab-on-a-Chip Possible

Megan McRainey — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have found a way to shrink all the sensing power of sophisticated biosensors

Nano Probe May Open New Window Into Cell Behavior

Megan McRainey — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have created a nanoscale probe that can capture both the biochemical makeup and topography of complex biological objects in their normal environment

Device Burns Fuel with Almost Zero Emissions

Lisa Grovenstein — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive device that can burn fuel in everything from home water heaters to jets with virtually no emissions.

Chevron, Tech Partner to Create Alternative Fuels

Megan McRainey — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Chevron will form a $12 million partnership with Georgia Tech's Strategic Energy Institute to develop renewable transportation fuels.

Robotics Program Energized by New RIM@ Georgia Tech

Elizabeth Campell — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Tech

Tech Part of New $21 Million Research Center

Megan McRainey — Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Discovering ways to reduce fuel consumption, developing devices for people with mobility impairments and designing state-of-the-art rescue robots are just three of the goals of a new $21 million NSF engineering research center that will include Georgia Tech.

Ports Vulnerable to Devastating Earthquake Damage

Megan McRainey — Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

A new project led by Georgia Tech aims to develop strategies to help safeguard critical U.S. ports from earthquake damage.

Researchers Look to Nature for Design Inspiration

Megan McRainey — Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech researchers are hoping to unlock the design secrets of nature to create everything from better sensors to better robots.

Nature Meets Technology at Georgia Tech Conference

David Terraso — Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

For two days, May 11-12, researchers from 20 institutions will gather at the Georgia Institute of Technology for the first International Symposium for Biologically-inspired Design and Engineering.

Tech Forms Research Unit with Frances CNRS

Megan McRainey — Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and France

Ga Tech and Solvay: $3M Deal for OLED Research

David Terraso — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) and Belgian chemical giant Solvay announced a $3 million deal for OLED research.