http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/ The latest Special Events and Guest Speakers news from the Georgia Insititute of Technology in Atlanta, GA en-us Copyright 2009, Georgia Institute of Technology webmaster@gatech.edu (Georgia Tech Web Master) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:10:36 EST News Georgia Tech http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=47256The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum and the Georgia Tech Library and Information Center team up to showcase an exhibition of works from today's foremost paper artists.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=47256&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46046Alumni Association Living History Director Marilyn Somers speaks about Georgia Tech Homecoming events, and how they came to be. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46046&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=45976Renowned futurist James Canton will speak to Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff and surrounding community regarding global trends that will shape the next 20 years. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=45976&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46035Governor Sonny Perdue spoke to a class of students about the importance of Georgia cultivating international business. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46035&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46212The FutureMedia Initiative will kick off October 15 with a day-long conference aimed at encouraging dialogue about what Georgia needs to do to create an open innovation ecosystem for developing media of the future.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDTJohn Toonhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46212&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39632Shooting victim Patrick Whaley, along with Georgia Tech and Atlanta Police officers, speaks to a standing room-only crowd concerning crime on and near campus.Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39632&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41249Georgia Tech and its Library and Information Center will play host to representatives from across the globe beginning May 18. Attendees will convene for four days at the Global Learning and Conference Center and the Georgia Tech Hotel for the 4th International Conference on Open Repositories.Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41249&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39683Three 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. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDTDon Fernandezhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39683&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41253For several weeks last fall, different artistic interpretations of Buzz were present around campus. An auction in May will give people the opportunity to own them.Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41253&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41263Georgia Tech's 12th annual Earth Day Celebration, capping off a week's worth of environmental events, stands as the largest Earth Day event in the Southeast.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41263&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41261Georgia 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 GEDCMon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDTDon Fernandezhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41261&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39694The 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..Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDTDon Fernandezhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39694&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39703Sonic Generator will give a free concert combining masterful skill with mind-expanding modes of performance at the Woodruff Arts Center Monday evening at 8 p.m. Using innovative technologies, the group will connect music with film and visual theatrics to create compelling live experiences. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39703&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41270On Saturday, March 28, the Institute has committed to join more than 1,700 cities and towns, 5,000 organizations and 18,000 business in 80 countries to save energy. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDTRobert Nesmithhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41270&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39770From transportation systems to power grids, AmericaThu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTDon Fernandezhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39770&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39777The 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.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTDon Fernandezhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39777&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39781For Georgia Tech fans, finding licensed gear can sometimes be compared to digging for buried treasure. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESTLisa Grovensteinhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39781&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39875Georgia Tech College of Management will dedicate its new Acuity Brands Plaza at 7:30 p.m. on Monday September 8 in front of the business school's building at 800 West Peachtree Street. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39875&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46551One of the worldThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDTJohn Toonhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46551&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46578On May 15, Georgia TechThu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDTJohn Toonhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=46578&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41304President Wayne Clough, soon to be the head of the Smithsonian Institution, has volunteered beloved Georgia Tech mascot Buzz for the Smithsonian's planned "Giant Insects" exhibit.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDTBryan Jordinhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41304&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39988Ted Turner, media entrepreneur and philanthropist, is the recipient of the 2008 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Progress and Service Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=39988&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41313Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle will deliver the address to the undergraduates at the Georgia Institute of TechnologyWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 ESTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41313&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40063Cries of Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40063&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40068Georgia Tech devotees have the opportunity to browse for Georgia Tech merchandise and show their spirit at a number of upcoming events.Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDTLisa Grovensteinhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40068&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40072Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40072&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40087Apollo 13 Astronaut, Captain James Lovell, will present Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) senior, Nicole Larsen with a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) during a public presentation and ceremony, Wednesday, September 26 at 3pm in the Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech campus. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40087&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40145Nearly 300 teams from 33 countries are gearing up to compete at RoboCup 2007 Atlanta, the worldWed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40145&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40163The countdown begins for RoboCup 2007 Atlanta. The worldWed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40163&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41336Jeffrey R. Immelt, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of General Electric, will deliver the address at the Georgia Institute of TechnologyThu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41336&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40172Solvay 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. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40172&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40183Join the Georgia Tech community in honoring those killed at Virginia Tech by supporting "Orange & Maroon Effect" this Friday, April 20th.Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDTLisa Grovensteinhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40183&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40199Klaus von Klitzing, 1985 Nobel Laureate in Physics, will visit campus on April 12th and 13th as part of the HoneywellWed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40199&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40205As video games take their place in popular culture, new genres are emerging that take games beyond entertainment. Georgia Tech presents Living Game Worlds III, a symposium of game developers, scholars and activists discussing nonfiction games.Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40205&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40226Georgia TechFri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 ESTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40226&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40224The Georgia Tech College of Computing hosted the New Face of Computing Symposium, signaling the debut of the CollegeFri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40224&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40237Dr. Carol A. Couch, director of the Georgia Department of Natural ResourcesMon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40237&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40246Representatives from top Georgia companies and organizations joined Gov. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt and Former Speaker Newt Gingrich at Georgia Tech to sign a national initiative aimed at improving health care quality, information and cost-effectiveness for employees and their families.Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 ESTMegan McRaineyhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40246&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40250The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts announces the recipients of the 2007 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Progress and Service Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40250&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40259The Georgia Tech Graduate Technical Symposium, also known as [GT]2 (GT-squared) and hosted by the Georgia Tech Black Graduate Student Association, is now calling for abstracts and registrations for this March 15-16 conference.Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40259&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40271Vest N PDP (Police Dog Protection) donates bullet-proof/stab-proof vests to Georgia Tech's three K-9 police officers.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 ESTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40271&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40277Georgia Tech will host RoboCup 2007, the worldTue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40277&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40279Alfred P. West Jr., CEO of SEI Investments, addresses undergraduates at commencement ceremonies on Dec. 16. Dr. Catherine BrFri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40279&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40302Next week Tech students will host Finding Common Ground, a series of talks designed to promote intellectual discussion and civility on campus. The Whistle recently spoke with Alison Graab, undergraduate SGA president, and Dean of Students John Stein about the state of public discussion on campus.Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 ESTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40302&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40313Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40313&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40325If you have the next great venture-capital concept, then workshops of the Georgia Tech Business Plan Competition are the place to go. The workshops can help refine your venture ideas, establish a team, and develop a business plan.Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40325&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40329The Georgia Institute of Technology announced today that Dr. Catherine BrFri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40329&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40350Georgia Tech students remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a memorial of nearly 3,000 American flags over the weekend and a remembrance ceremony on Monday.Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDTDavid Terrasohttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40350&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40357Participants of the Pan American Convention of Engineers/Union Pan Americana de Asociaciones de Ingenieria (UPADI) 2006 can earn continuing education units by attending the conferenceWed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40357&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40364The Georgia Tech Information Security Center invites the community to its lecture series focusing on information security challenges. GTISC has invited information technology and information security leaders to campus to discuss issues facing industry.Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40364&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40376Dr. Bryan Norton, a professor of philosophy in Georgia TechThu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDTMegan McRaineyhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40376&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40401Georgia Tech is bringing the Disney InstituteTue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40401&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40405Alberto AlemWed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40405&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40413Georgia Tech has unveiled a solar decathlon house that is sure to capture the imagination of those who appreciate technology as well as those who are environmentally conscious. The Tech team is finishing the initial concept phase of its solar-powered house that will compete in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2007. The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, and Tech will compete against 19 other teams for the top honor.Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDTMatthew Nagelhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40413&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41377Ciro De Falco, Executive Vice President of Inter-American Development Bank will be the opening plenary speaker for the Pan American Convention of Engineers/Union Pan Americana de Asociaciones de Ingenieria (UPADI) hosted by Georgia Tech, September 19-22.Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=41377&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40433Management recognized the vision, achievement and leadership of its alumni at the business school's Third Annual Celebration, inducting twelve business leaders into the Hall of Fame, Academy of Distinguished Alumni and Council of Outstanding Young Alumni.Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40433&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40451Homecoming 2006 will be held Oct. 26-28, and Family Weekend is Oct. 5-7, 2006.Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40451&source=1http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40459Georgia Tech is hosting the 30th bi-annual Pan American Convention of Engineers/Union Pan Americana de Asociaciones de Ingenieria (UPADI), September 19-22, 2006. This is the first time the conference has been hosted in Georgia and by Georgia Tech.Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 ESTElizabeth Campellhttp://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?nid=40459&source=1