"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
Honored Scholars
Students are our top priority at Georgia Tech, so we are excited to celebrate their achievements in all they strive to accomplish. Whether it’s making the dean’s list or securing prestigious fellowships or competitive scholarships, we are sharing the news. Read stories that honor Georgia Tech scholars here.
For Tai’Re Barashango, the journey toward computer science (CS) began early, sparked by Lego Mindstorms, a curious mind, and inspiration from his father.
“Growing up, my father taught CS at the high school level,” Tai…
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. The College of Computing’s 34th Annual Awards Celebration on April 8 offered a venue to honor the hard work and ensuing success of students, faculty, staff, and alumni in 2024-2025…
Alexander Divoux, a mathematics and computer science major, is among the recipients of the 2025 Provost's Academic Excellence Awards.
Cotsman stood out among thousands of students at the Institute for her work with AI and machine learning to improve policymaking.
A Georgia Tech alum’s dissertation introduced ways to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible, interpretable, and accountable. Although it’s been a year since his doctoral defense, Zijie (Jay)…
Chemistry major Matthew Rohan and biomedical engineering major Anirudh Sriram were awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship for exceptional academic achievements and dedication to STEM research.
Competition Winners
From the Emmy Award-winning InVenture Prize at Georgia Tech to the widely adopted Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), Georgia Tech students compete to create innovative solutions to address the most challenging local, national, and global issues of our time. Read about Georgia Tech competition winners who are being prepared for positions of leadership and entrepreneurship to create a better future.
Lung Surgery Patients Could Benefit From Top Capstone Expo Projects
The five biomedical engineers who won top honors at the fall 2024 Capstone Design Expo created a device intended to avoid a tough-to-treat surgical complication for humans. But their idea started with talking to a veterinarian.
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‘Georgia Trend’ Names Tech Alumni 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.”
Georgia Tech 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Georgia Tech alumni, from an early age, are improving the way we live – from furthering space exploration to revolutionizing healthcare, these individuals have made the Tech community exceptionally proud.
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.
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.