A running collection of Georgia Tech student achievements.

"Our institution exists to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Georgia Tech’s impact and importance — the value it adds to the world — comes from these scholars, problem solvers, change-makers, and innovators. Their potential is limitless." — President Ángel Cabrera

Recognizing Excellence: Student Achievements

Georgia Tech students are accomplishing extraordinary things, from earning dean’s list honors to publishing research and receiving prestigious fellowships. Explore their achievements.

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As fans around the world search for tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, a team of Georgia Tech students is working to make buying tickets to major events less stressful and more transparent. 

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Researcher in Lab

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship supports “outstanding students with exceptional potential for leadership in STEM.”

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Researcher in Lab

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship supports “outstanding students with exceptional potential for leadership in STEM.” 

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From AI-powered tools that support dementia care to platforms that translate natural language into data insights, computing students showcased a wide range of software solutions at the Spring 2026 College of Computing Capstone Expo. 

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Jack Hayley’s path through Georgia Tech’s computational media program centers on exploring how sound and software work together across film, games, and interactive media. 

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For Kathy Tran, choosing to major in computer science (CS) at Georgia Tech was never about narrowing her interests. Drawn to both computing and film, she sought flexibility to explore technical problem-solving alongside creative…

Celebrating Innovation: Student Competition Winners

From the Emmy Award-winning InVenture Prize to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), Georgia Tech students showcase innovative ideas through premier competitions. Explore student achievements in competition.

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Radu Casapu
Researchers have developed what they believe is the strongest benchmark dataset on measuring the geolocation accuracy of LLMs.
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Georgia Tech’s competitive programming team placed seventh at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) North America Championship (NAC), earning a bronze medal and further cementing its standing among the continent’s elite collegiate teams.
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A group photo of the judges and winning teams from the 6th annual Klaus Startup Challenge at the College of Computing
From the arts to healthcare, this year’s startup challenge highlighted a range of innovative ideas and technologies from student founders.
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Elliot Huang will graduate in May with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and computer science.
Elliot Huang will graduate in May with bachelor’s degrees in psychology and computer science, along with minors in computation and cognition, health and medical sciences, and the science of mental health and well-being.
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2026 InVenture Prize- Winning Team Hearo
Georgia Tech's 2026 InVenture Prize concluded with Hearo winning first place, alongside runner-up PedalSwap and People's Choice winner DoorTix.
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EnergyHack@GT, Georgia Tech’s second annual student-run energy and sustainability hackathon, took place over the weekend of Jan. 23 – 25, 2026.

Making an Impact

Georgia Tech’s impact continues far beyond graduation, as alumni carry forward the Yellow Jacket drive in their careers and communities. Support for Georgia Tech helps advance programs, priorities, and progress toward the Institute’s strategic goals. Explore Georgia Tech’s impact.

Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 Class of 2025

Georgia Tech alumni, from an early age, are improving the way we live – from furthering space exploration to revolutionizing healthcare, these individuals are reshaping industries, solving big challenges, and leaving a lasting mark on the world.

Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech

Grounded in the Institute’s strategic plan, this campaign will bring unprecedented advancements to the Institute that will have the power to shape the future — transforming lives, ideas, learning, our community, and our world.

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Yellow Jackets Named Among Most Influential Georgians

For their efforts to transform their communities, 11 Georgia Tech alumni have been named among Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2025. Among the honorees, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was chosen as the “Georgian of the Year.”

Achieving Our Mission

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human. We achieve wins each day we bolster efforts to Amplify Impact, Champion Innovation, Connect Globally, Expand Access, Cultivate Well-Being, and Lead by Example.

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