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Using New Technique, Scientists Find 11 Times More Aftershocks for 2004 Quake

David Terraso — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Using a technique normally used for detecting weak tremors, scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology discovered that the 2004 magnitude 6 earthquake along the Parkfield section of the San Andreas fault exhibited almost 11 times more aftershocks than previously thought.

Georgia Tech Creates School of City and Regional Planning

Teri Nagel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech has announced the creation of the School of City and Regional Planning with responsibilities including a Master of City and Regional Planning degree program, a Ph.D. concentration in City and Regional Planning, and research aimed at advancing the practice of urban planning in Georgia, the U.S. and across the globe.

Academic Senate Approves Revision of Policy Governing Final Exams

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Academic Senate took a significant step toward resolving concerns about inconsistent practices among faculty members related to finals week and the week preceding exams at its Nov. 17 meeting.

Georgia Tech Launches Experimental Green IT Initiative

David Terraso — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Green IT Initiative looks at power consumption from the microchip to the data center.

Petascale Tools Could Provide Deeper Insight into Genomic Evolution

Abby Vogel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Research recently funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 aims to develop computational tools that will utilize next-generation petascale computers to understand genomic evolution.

Helping One of Our Own

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Former Georgia Tech student Leah Ashe received assistance from the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta for her two sons. The Center is one of 1,200 organizations that the State Charitable Contributions Program is able to assist.

Georgia Tech Creates New Online Master's Degree in Information Security

David Terraso — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tech Holds Inaugural Legislative Day

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Nearly 200 guests attend a reception at the Georgia Tech President's Residence to kick off the Institute's first Georgia Tech Legislative Day.

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.

Reducing Greenhouse Gases May Not Be Enough to Slow Climate Change

David Terraso — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Because land use changes are responsible for 50 percent of warming in the U.S., policymakers need to address the influence of global deforestation and urbanization on climate change, in addition to greenhouse gas emissions, said Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning Professor Brian Stone.

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.

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.

H1N1 Vaccines Available at Tech This Week

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

After receiving its initial shipment of the H1N1 vaccine at the end of last week, Georgia Tech will begin delivering injections this week to students, faculty and staff 18 years old and older.

Tech InVenture Prize Partners with GPB

Lisa Grovenstein — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Institute of Technology is teaming up with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) to broadcast the finals of the InVenture Prize competition throughout the state of Georgia in March of 2010.

College of Management Receives $25 Million Anonymous Commitment

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The College of Management at the Georgia Institute of Technology today announced an anonymous commitment of $25 million, $20 million of which is a 1-to-1 challenge grant designed to inspire charitable gifts and commitments from other donors to the College’s endowment. The remaining $5 million will provide funds expendable at the discretion of the College of Management’s dean, Steve Salbu.

Tech Students Compete in National Collegiate Golf Championship

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Two Georgia Tech graduate students compete in the 2009 National Collegiate Golf Championship in Las Vegas. The students are part of 32 players representing Play Golf America University Schools.

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.

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.

Works on Paper Exhibit Leaves an 'Impression'

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The 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.

Nanostructures on Optical Fiber Produce "Hidden" Photovoltaic Cells

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

Converting sunlight to electricity might no longer mean large panels of photovoltaic cells atop flat surfaces like roofs.

Modified Enzyme and Delivery System Enable Spinal Cord Regeneration

Abby Vogel — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have improved an enzyme that degrades dense scar tissue that forms when the central nervous system is damaged -- and developed a new system to deliver it, ultimately enabling spinal cord regeneration.

When a City Gets Too Smart ?

David Terraso — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

David Jimison, Ph.D. candidate in the Digital Media program at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, is exhibiting "Too Smart City" at The Urban Center in Manhattan. The exhibit asks the question, "what happens when technology runs amok?"

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.

Cancer Support Group Unites Tech Community

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Several members of the Georgia Tech community have established a support group for both survivors of and those going through all types and stages of cancer.

Nominations Sought for Adminstrative Service Award

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Each year the Administrative Service Award is given to honor an individual for making an extraordinary contribution to Georgia Tech in an administrative capacity. A $2,500 award and a plaque will be presented at the Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon.

Tech Trolley to Stop at Academy of Medicine

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tech Trolley will begin stopping at the Academy of Medicine Nov. 2

Chemistry Researcher Aims for City Council Seat

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Bahareh Azizi, Research Support manager and researcher in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is campaigning to represent Atlanta residents in District 6 of the Atlanta City Council.

Tech Library Receives Grant for Digital Repository Collaborative

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded more than $850,000 to the Library and Information Center at Georgia Tech to create a repository service.

Nina Sawczuk Joins ATDC as Assistant Director for Biosciences

John Toon — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Veteran biosciences entrepreneur Nina Sawczuk has joined Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) as assistant director for biosciences. In this role, she will support the commercialization of bioscience innovation throughout the state of Georgia.

Georgia Tech Celebrates Dean Dull Day

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

October 23 marks the start of Dean Dull Day at Georgia Tech, in recognition of the many contributions by former dean of students James Edward Dull.

Improved Electric Propulsion Could Boost Satellite Lifetimes

John Toon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have won a $6.5 million grant to develop improved components that will boost the efficiency of electric propulsion systems used to control the positions of satellites and planetary probes.

Georgia Tech Wins NSF Award for Next-Gen Supercomputing

David Terraso — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology announced its receipt of a five-year, $12 million Track 2 award from the National Science Foundation to develop and deploy an innovative and experimental high-performance computing (HPC) system.

Graduate Co-op Program Celebrates 25 Years

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s graduate co-op program, the nation’s largest, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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 Kicks Off Charitable Campaign

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

On Monday, Oct. 19, the Institute kicks off its annual charitable contributions campaign.

New Institute of Bioengineering and Bioscience Director Named

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mechanical Engineering Professor Robert Guldberg has been named the new director of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience.

Tech Trolley to Try Publix Stop

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Starting October 19, the Tech Trolley will make pilot stops at the Publix supermarket on Spring Street. The Trolley will stop at the corner of Peachtree Place and Spring Street beginning at 6 p.m. on weekdays and during the normal schedule on Saturday and Sunday.

A Brief History of Homecoming Events

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Alumni Association Living History Director Marilyn Somers speaks about Georgia Tech Homecoming events, and how they came to be.

Study Suggests Patent Challenges Reduce Drug Innovation and Output

Abby Vogel — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The recent surge in Paragraph IV patent challenges is decreasing the incentives for pharmaceutical innovation and contributing to productivity and revenue declines in the pharmaceutical industry, according to a new study in Science.

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.

OMED Celebrates Three Decades at Tech

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

On Friday and Saturday, the Office of Minority Educational Development celebrates its anniversary.

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.

Canton Speaks on Education, Technology and Innovation

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Renowned futurist James Canton will speak to Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff and surrounding community regarding global trends that will shape the next 20 years.

Governor Visits Management Class

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Governor Sonny Perdue spoke to a class of students about the importance of Georgia cultivating international business.

Tech Earns High Score on Green Report Card

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For the second consecutive year, Georgia Tech scored well enough on the Green Report Card to be named a Campus Sustainability Leader.

TEAM Buzz Kicks Off Saturday

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For its 12th year, TEAM Buzz volunteers will conduct nearly 40 community service projects throughout the Atlanta area.

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.

Organizations Cooperate for USG Customer Service Award

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Several departments across campus work together to win the Chancellor's Excellence of the Year Award for a team effort.

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.

Zombies vs. Robots at Le Flash 2009

David Terraso — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Carl DiSalvo, assistant professor of Digital Media in Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College, and David Holstius are debuting their work We Are Survival Machines at Le Flash 2009 on October 2.

Conference Launches Initiative to Shape Georgia\'s Role in Future Media

John Toon — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The 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.

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.

Library offers archive opportunity, resources for faculty

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Through SMARTech and other electronic publishing opportunities, the Library and Information Center offers multiple services to the faculty and research community.

Study Shows Atlanta Kills Off Start-Up Companies

David Terraso — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Atlanta is poised to become the nation’s poster child for how to kill off a burgeoning industry. A new study by professors at Georgia Tech reveals that the city’s reputation as a high technology center masks a decade of erosion.

Campus-Wide Conversation

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tech’s vice provost of Academic Diversity opened dialogue to faculty, staff and students at the Institute’s inaugural Diversity Symposium last week.

Motorola Veteran Joins Georgia Tech to Head FutureMedia Initiative

John Toon — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Renu Kulkarni, formerly vice president for technology partnerships at the Motorola Corp., has been named to head Georgia Tech's new FutureMedia Initiative.

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.

Grand Opening of Georgia Tech?s Leadership Challenge Course

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech’s Campus Recreation Center is opening a new ropes course to teach leadership skills and team work. The new structure stands more than 40 feet tall and can handle groups from 8 to 64 people in size.

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.

Can Video Game Testing Spark Interest in Computing Among Black Youth?

David Terraso — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Glitch introduces teenaged African American boys to the gaming industry as game testers for companies such as Electronic Arts, Game Tap and Cartoon Network. Researchers are finding that more than half of the game testers are now interested in furthering their education in computer science.

Tornado Threat Increases as Gulf Hurricanes Get Larger

David Terraso — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tornadoes that occur from hurricanes moving inland from the Gulf Coast are increasing in frequency, according to researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This increase seems to reflect the increase in size and frequency among large hurricanes that make landfall from the Gulf of Mexico.

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.

Georgia Tech Celebrates Investiture

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology officially installs its eleventh president, G.P. “Bud” Peterson, at an investiture ceremony today. The Institute is using the historic occasion to kick off its efforts to create a strategic vision for the next 25 years.

Go Jackets, Go Green

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Beginning its second year, Georgia Tech's Game Day Recycling initiative expands with a new emphasis on stadium participation.

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.

City of Savannah Reduces Energy Consumption in Buildings

John Toon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech has helped reduce energy consumption in historic buildings operated by the city of Savannah. The effort involved energy audits and a series of recommendations.

Ga. Tech Associate Professor Serves on FCC Panel

Lisa Grovenstein — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology College of Management associate professor, Chris Forman, recently served as an expert panelist as part of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) workshop in Washington D.C.

Student, Officers Address Campus Crime Concerns

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Shooting victim Patrick Whaley, along with Georgia Tech and Atlanta Police officers, speaks to a standing room-only crowd concerning crime on and near campus.

Leadership Development for Faculty, Staff Announced

Robert Nesmith — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Board of Regents has announced a new Executive Leadership Institute program for faculty and staff in senior management positions.

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.

Georgia Tech Students Head to Italy for Dual Master?s Program

Don Fernandez — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A total of eight Georgia Tech students will study in Italy and Germany this fall as part of the ATLANTIS dual master’s programs in either Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science with three top European universities: the Politecnico di Torino, the University of Trento and the Technical University of Munich.

Technology Review Names Tech Professor Top Innovator

David Terraso — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Andrea Thomaz, an assistant professor in interactive computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been recognized by Technology Review magazine as one of the world’s top innovators under the age of 35.

U.S News & World Report Releases 2010 Undergraduate Rankings

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology sustained its top-ten ranking among public universities, according to the recently released U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges for undergraduate rankings, maintaining its seventh place standing among national public universities and ranking 35th for all U.S. universities and colleges.

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.

Cancer Biomarker Identification Software Tools Earn Certification

Abby Vogel — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Two new software programs that improve the process of identifying cancer biomarkers from gene expression data earned silver-level compatibility certification from the the National Cancer Institute’s cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, also known as caBIG.

FalconView Mapping Software Goes Open Source

Abby Vogel — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

GTRI has released an open-source version of its popular FalconView software. The program displays topographical maps, aeronautical charts, satellite images and other maps, along with overlay tools that can be displayed on any map background.

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.

Teaching Young Artists to Design Robots

David Terraso — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Carl DiSalvo and Jonathan Lukens at Georgia Tech are working with Youth Art Connection and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta to teach middle school and high school students interested in the arts and humanities how they can use their skills to create innovative uses of technology, not just build the technology.

Boston Talks to Congress About Creating Affordable Housing

David Terraso — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Economics professor Thomas "Danny" Boston talks with the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity about low-income housing.

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.

Tech named to Princeton Review?s sustainability Honor Roll

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech was named to Princeton Review’s sustainability Honor Roll and the only Southeastern university named to this year’s list. Out of nearly 700 institutions evaluated on sustainability efforts, Georgia Tech was in the top 15.

Breaking Down, Building Up

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Prosthetic and Orthotic Component Clearinghouse, or POCC (pronounced “pahk-see”), in Decatur takes in used or unwanted prosthetic pieces to break down the devices into their component parts, which are available at a reduced fee to physicians and prosthetics technicians traveling to international clinics.

ATDC Opens Membership to More Companies, Consolidates Staff

John Toon — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

ATDC, one of the nation's largest, longest running, and best-known university-based technology accelerators, is expanding its mission. ATDC has been merged with Georgia Tech's VentureLab and with the Georgia SBIR Assistance Program.

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.

Strategic Energy Institute Announces Funding Awards

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Through its annual seed funding for innovation in energy research, Tech’s Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) has chosen four proposals in the Creating Energy Options (CEO) program. The Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation provides the funding.

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.

Study Reveals Sandfish Tucks Legs to Slither Like Snake Through Sand

Abby Vogel — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In the first thorough examination of subsurface sandfish locomotion, researchers found that the small lizards place their limbs against their sides and create a wave motion like snakes to propel themselves through granular media.

Korean Government And Georgia Tech Form Historic Partnership

John Toon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A team of Georgia Tech faculty has formed a historic partnership with the Korean government, industry, and universities to develop a single platform where multiple multimedia functions can take place.

Dr. G.P. \"Bud\" Peterson Reflects on Time at Tech

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. G.P. "Bud" Peterson was named the eleventh president of the Georgia Institute of Technology on February 25, 2009. He assumed his new post on April 1, 2009. Peterson takes time out to reflect on his first 100 days at Georgia Tech.

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.

Stephen Fleming Chosen to Head Enterprise Innovation Institute

John Toon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Stephen Fleming has been named vice provost of Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute, the nation's largest and most comprehensive university-based program of assistance to business and industry.

Ga. Tech President Makes Visits Across State

Lisa Grovenstein — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. "Bud" Peterson is kicking off a tour across the state today in Columbus visiting with alumni and friends of Georgia Tech. He will follow with stops in Macon, Savannah and Brunswick.

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.

New Type of El Ni

David Terraso — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new study, in the journal Science, suggests that the form of El Niño may be changing potentially causing not only a greater number of hurricanes than in average years, but also a greater chance of hurricanes making landfall.

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.

CDC Art Show Exhibits \'Consequential Matters\'

David Terraso — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Ivan Allen College assistant professor Carl DiSalvo and doctoral candidate Jonathan Lukens show their piece, "Smog is Democratic" in the CDC's art show "Consequential Matters" through September 11, 2009.

Plan Keeps Green Space, Water Conservation Efforts Moving Forward

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Institute's unique Landscape Master Plan keeps Tech on track in its efforts of green space reclamation and campus water conservation.

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.

Athens Manufacturer Goes Lean, Green with Georgia Tech Assistance

John Toon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech assistance helped an Athens manufacturer of electrical distribution transformers and solar water heaters reduce its energy and water consumption while streamlining production.

Ferst Center for the Arts Names New Director

Robert Nesmith — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

George Thompson, former conservatory general manager with the prestigious American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco, has been named director of the Ferst Center for the Arts.

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.

Dining Services Increases Stake in Sustainability

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

GT Dining takes steps to conserve energy and reuse resources.

Celebrate Bloomsday with Performance Twitter

David Terraso — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Ian Bogost recreates the "Wandering Rocks" chapter from James Joyce's Ulysses on Bloomsday, June 16.

Goodman Warns House Committee of Tsunami of Cyber Insecurity

David Terraso — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

On June 10, Seymour (Sy) Goodman briefed the U.S. House of Representatives’ Science and Technology Committee and Research and Science Education Subcommittee during its hearing on “Cyber Security Research & Development.”

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.

Program Honors Individuals While Fostering a Greener Campus

Michael Hagearty — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Office of Development, in partnership with Tech’s Capital Planning and Space Management Department, to initiate a commemorative tree planting program as part of the Campus Beautification Program.

Cancer: The Cost of Being Smarter Than Chimps?

David Terraso — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A study suggests that humans cognitively superior brains means more instances of cancer compared to chimpanzees.

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.

Record Setting Year: Tech Students Awarded National Scholarships

Matthew Nagel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech students were awarded the highest number of national scholarships in school history according to the Georgia Institute of Technology Fellowship Communication Program office. Tech had 10 nationally competitive scholarship recipients, including 6 Fulbright winners, which is double the number in previous years.

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.

Tech a Founding Partner in Sustainability \'Mission\'

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech becomes a founding member of Mission Zero, an online community of people, businesses and organizations working toward reducing their environmental impact.

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.

Georgia Tech Hosts Open Repositories Conference

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia 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.

Tech Researchers Share in DOE Funding Award

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that 71 university-led projects would share in the award under the Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP). Georgia Tech has three projects funded.

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.

Study Reveals What Companies Should Do to Recover from Product Recalls

Abby Vogel — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A study examining more than 500 toy recalls between 1988 and 2007 suggests ways that firms can minimize the business impact of a recall.

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.

CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, John Brock, to Speak at Commencement

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students will be participating in Georgia Tech’s 233rd commencement ceremonies this weekend. John F. Brock III, CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, will address the undergraduate ceremony Saturday, May 2, in the Georgia Dome at 9 a.m.

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.

Students Make Atari Games Look Like Atari Again

David Terraso — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Ian Bogost's students re-create visual artifacts of old TV video games for the flat-screen age.

U.S. News Releases 2010 Graduate Rankings

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering was ranked No. 4 nationwide for the fifth consecutive year in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of the best American graduate school programs.

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.

Generating Some Buzz

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For 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.

IAC Dean Sue Rosser Named Provost at San Francisco State University

Michael Hagearty — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Sue Rosser, who has led the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts for the past 10 years, has been named provost at San Francisco State University (SFSU) starting this August.

Predrag Cvitanović Tapped for Humboldt Award

David Terraso — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Physics Professor and Glen P. Robinson Chair Predrag Cvitanović is the recipient of a 2009 Alexander von Humboldt Award for his body of work in chaos and turbulence theory.

New Technique Analyzes Seaweed Chemical Defenses

John Toon — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A new analytical technique is helping scientists learn how organisms as simple as seaweed can mount complex chemical defenses to protect themselves from microbial threats such as fungus.

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

Tech Leading the Way on Earth Day

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia 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.

Sun Dial Uses Mobile Phones to Alert Muslims to Prayer

David Terraso — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a mobile application known as Sun Dial, which alerts Muslim users when it's time to perform the five daily prayers known as salat.

Researchers Develop New Way to See Single RNA Molecules in Live Cells

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

Biomedical engineers have developed a new type of probe that allows them to visualize single RNA molecules within live cells more easily than existing methods. The tool will help scientists learn more about how RNA operates within living cells.

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..

Groundbreaking Research Begins for Pancreatic and Lung Cancers

David Terraso — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Georgia Tech and Saint Joseph

Georgia Tech Powers Southeasts First Solar Cell Manufacturer

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

Using technology developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Suniva Inc. has become the first solar cell manufacturer in the Southeast. The company is making high-efficiency crystalline-silicon photovoltaic cells at a 73,000-square-foot facility in Norcross, north of Atlanta.

Tech community to clean up, beautify campus

Robert Nesmith — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

More than 800 students have volunteered to spread pine straw, wood chips and clean up. Students, faculty and staff members will work around campus from 9 a.m. to noon to help with landscaping projects and litter clean-up.

Despite Tough Economy, Georgia Tech Students Remain in Demand

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The demand for Georgia Tech students remains strong despite a tough economy. Among the disciplines that employers are most interested in are chemical engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science.

Game Studies Download 2009: Top 10 Big Ideas in Gaming

David Terraso — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Thursday at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, game studies researchers presented their list of the top 10 most unexpected findings for video game designers over the past year.

Former Dean of Students Jim Dull Dies

Michael Hagearty — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

James Edward Dull, the beloved administrator who served Georgia Tech as its dean of students for 34 years, died on March 22, 2009. He was 80.

Georgia Tech Ensemble Mixes Contemporary Music with Film and Theatrics

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Sonic 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.

InVenture Prize Winners to be Decided March 30

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The eight remaining inventions of the inaugural InVenture Prize competition will be reduced to two winners next week.

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

Self-Cleaning, Low-Reflectivity Surface Could Improve PV Cells

John Toon — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Using two different types of chemical etching to create features at both the micron and nanometer size scales, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Tecnology have developed a surface treatment that could boost the light absorption of silicon photovoltaic cells in two complementary ways.

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.

Plan of succession

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

While the unfortunate decision must occasionally be made to remove some of the trees around campus, Georgia Tech

Turning it Off

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

On 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.

Researchers Identify Genes for Thiostrepton, a Powerful Antibiotic

John Toon — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Researchers have identified the genetic machinery responsible for synthesizing thiostrepton, a powerful antibiotic produced by certain bacteria. The drug is effective against the dangerous MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci.

New Technique Used to Profile Anthrax Genome

David Terraso — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Scientists at Georgia Tech have used a new approach, known as RNA-Seq, to profile the gene expression of the bacterium that causes anthrax. Their study marks the first time any bacterial transcriptome has been comprehensively defined.

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.

Georgia Tech Professors Predict Final Four Match Ups

Lisa Grovenstein — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Come April 6, Tar Heel fans should have reason to celebrate - providing the math is right. LRMC (Logistic Regression Markov Chain), the computer ranking system designed by three professors at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has predicted that the NCAA Final Four basketball match ups for 2009 will be the University of North Carolina vs. the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Memphis vs. the University of Louisville.

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.

Ga. Tech\'s Record Research Serves as Catalyst for Economy

Lisa Grovenstein — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For the first time ever, the Georgia Institute of Technology's research activity has exceeded the $500 million mark, reaching a record $524.9 million in fiscal year 2008.

Older Adults Control Emotions More Easily than Young Adults

Abby Vogel — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

A research study found that regulating emotions

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.

Peterson Named President of Georgia Institute of Technology

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Dr. G.P.

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

GTRI Names Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Lab Director

Abby Vogel — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rusty Roberts was recently named director of GTRI

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

Creating New Ways for Audiences to Participate in Performance

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Music Professor Jason Freeman created Piano Etudes, a Web-based application that allows audiences to participate in the composition process.

Reducing CO2 Emissions Through Smart Growth and Technology

Matthew Nagel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change, published February 10, 2009 online by Environmental Science and Technology, shows that

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.

Ian Bogost Discusses His Latest Book, Racing the Beam

David Terraso — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Ian Bogost talks about his latest book, Racing the Beam about the Atari Video Computer System.

Biologists Find Gene Network That Gave Rise to First Tooth

David Terraso — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have identified a set of genes that they believe was responsible for forming the first teeth in vertebrates.

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.

Researchers Learn Why Robots Get Stuck in the Sand

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

A new study takes what may be the first detailed look at the problem of robot locomotion on granular surfaces. Among the study

A Statement on the Proposed Demolition of the Pickrick Restaurant

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Taking into consideration the media interest in Georgia Tech

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

College of Management Financial Analysis Lab Releases Latest Report

Matthew Nagel — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

In the latest report from the Georgia Tech Financial Analysis Lab, located in the College of Management, Professor Charles Mulford warns of increased tax payment risks to capital-intensive companies.

On Our Game

Robert Nesmith — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Institute

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.

New Technique Predicts Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Effectiveness

Abby Vogel — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have developed a technique for determining the “leakiness” of tumor blood vessels using a simple digital mammography unit. The quantification of “leakiness” is closely correlated to the ability of a chemotherapy agent to enter the tumor, allowing the researchers to predict the agent’s therapeutic efficacy.

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.

MADD Takes Charge of Alcohol Training Program

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Because MADD has been fiercely committed to eliminating drunk driving and preventing underage drinking, the Georgia chapter has agreed to assume responsibility for implementing the Responsible Alcohol Sales & Server Training (RASS) program beginning January 30.

Earning Public Trust Every Day

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

With the start of the spring semester, the Institute is working to complete the approval process for adopting a universally comprehensive Institute Code of Ethics.

Georgia Tech Formalizes Code of Ethics

David Terraso — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

In the coming year, Institute administration will push for enhanced business practices and establish an Institute Code of Ethics to help ensure the highest standards are observed at Tech.

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

Georgia Tech Helps Company with New Products, Process Improvements

John Toon — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

For nearly 40 years, Georgia Tech has assisted a Glennville, Ga., manufacturer with a broad range of issues, including process improvement and growth. Today, the company -- Rotary Corp. -- employs 450 persons and has customers around the world.

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

Students Launch Audiball, an Xbox Community Game

David Terraso — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Most students like to play video games, but Georgia Tech students Holden Link, Cory Johnson and Ian Guthridge have built and are selling their own. Their game, Audiball, was launched during the first week of Xbox Community Games in November.

Marilyn Brown Briefs Policymakers on Solar Energy

Lisa Grovenstein — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Public Policy Professor Marilyn Brown spoke to a luncheon briefing at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., about solar power on December 15.

GTRI Names Information Technology and Telecommunications Lab Director

Abby Vogel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

James McGarrah, the new director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Information Technology and Telecommunications Laboratory (ITTL), has more than 30 years of military and telecommunications industry experience.

Uzi Landman Honored with Humboldt Award

David Terraso — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Uzi Landman, professor of physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award for Senior U.S. Scientists. He will accept the award in June 2009 at the annual meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, to be held in Berlin.

Two Georgia Tech Faculty Honored by the White House

David Terraso — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Kim Cobb, assistant professor in Georgia Tech

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.

New Class of Fluorescent Dyes Detects Reactive Oxygen Species

Abby Vogel — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Researchers have created a new family of fluorescent probes called hydrocyanines that can be used to detect and measure the presence of reactive oxygen species -- superoxide and the hydroxide radical -- in cells, tissue and, for the first time, in vivo.

Retired Major General Johnson to Address Undergraduate Ceremony

Matthew Nagel — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Retired Major General Ronald L. Johnson, the National Basketball Association

Initiative Helps Rural Georgia Hospitals Improve Performance

John Toon — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Seven rural Georgia hospitals will participate in a new initiative designed to help increase their capacity to serve patients, improve the quality of their services and reduce costs.

Georgia Tech and CDC Work to Improve Safety of Blood Supply

David Terraso — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Georgia Tech College of Computing, working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has developed a Web-based tool for tracking blood safety. The tool is expected to help developing countries improve the adequacy and safety of their national blood supplies through better monitoring and evaluation.

Student Helps Bloggers Overcome Writers Block

David Terraso — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Student Paul Stamatiou has created Skribit, a blog that helps other blogger's overcome writer's block. The site currently has more than 4,000 blogs using it and receives more than 4 million hits per month.

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.

Physicists Set New Record for Quantum Memory Storage and Retrieval

John Toon — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Physicists have taken a significant step toward creation of quantum networks by establishing a new record for the length of time that quantum information can be stored in and retrieved from an ensemble of very cold atoms.

Georgia Tech Hosts Congressional Infrastructure Briefing

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

From transportation systems to power grids, America

Georgia Tech Tests Mobile Alert System for Cell Phones

David Terraso — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the first field trial of its kind, Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech Named Tree Campus USA

Robert Nesmith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Arbor Day Foundation designated Georgia Tech a Tree Campus USA on Nov. 18. The 10th institution awarded this distinction for best practices in campus forestry, Tech is the first in the state of Georgia.

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.

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.

Video Game Experts Converge on Georgia Tech for Living Game Worlds IV

David Terraso — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Digital gaming luminaries will gather at Georgia Tech on December 1 and 2 for Living Game Worlds IV, a symposium featuring gaming pioneers such as Raph Koster, lead designer of Star Wars Galaxies, and Chris Klaus, founder of Kaneva.

Yellow Jacket Marching Band Set to Play in Macys Parade

Lisa Grovenstein — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia will be well represented in the Macy

New Program Empowers Yellow Jacket Fans on Quest for More Fan Gear

Lisa Grovenstein — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

For Georgia Tech fans, finding licensed gear can sometimes be compared to digging for buried treasure.

Georgia Techs Kirk Bowman Named Professor of the Year

David Terraso — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Kirk Bowman, associate professor at Georgia Tech, has been named the 2008 Georgia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

Brain Reorganizes to Adjust for Loss of Vision

David Terraso — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

A new study from Georgia Tech shows that when patients with macular degeneration focus on using another part of their retina to compensate for their loss of central vision, their brain seems to compensate by reorganizing its neural connections.

Energy Production and Global Change Expert Joins Georgia Tech

David Terraso — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Philippe Van Cappellen, Ph. D., an internationally renowned environmental geochemist, has joined the Georgia Institute of Technology as a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar.

More Georgia Tech Students Studying Abroad

Matthew Nagel — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Georgia Tech students are part of a growing trend within the University System of Georgia as they continue to increase their participation in study abroad programs.

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

Innovative Firms Gain Widening Profit Advantage, Study Shows

John Toon — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

The profitability gap between companies that compete on the basis of innovative products or processes and firms that compete with a low-price advantage has more than doubled over the past three years, a new survey of Georgia manufacturers has found.

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.

The Engineering of a Musical Instrument