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Pictured: Kala Jordan, Noah Posner, Peter Presti, Richard Starr, and Andrew Zhao.

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) at Georgia Tech is proud to announce the promotion of five research faculty whose work continues to advance the institute’s mission of shaping people…
Banner graphic with a gold star trophy and the text “Institute Research Award Winners 2026.”

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Georgia Tech has named the 2026 Institute Research Award recipients, recognizing faculty, staff, and research teams whose work advances innovation, mentorship, collaboration, and societal impact…

Crystal Hanson with Lisa Tuttle

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Crystal Hanson is a quiet but powerful force within the Georgia Institute of Technology — an individual whose influence has shaped programs, strengthened communities, and supported leaders across…
Woman holds mobile phone to the belly of a pregnant woman

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A new app will allow pregnant women to conduct an ultrasound and receive an accurate fetal heart rate from their mobile phones
Two adults wearing protective gowns and gloves stand beside a hospital crib, using a tablet device while examining an infant lying on the mattress as medical equipment and monitors surround the crib.

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Pressure injuries can develop within hours when patients remain in one position, leading to serious and sometimes life‑threatening complications. Georgia Tech researchers developed a flexible,…

Charles Nimo

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Georgia Tech doctoral student Charles Nimo has been selected as the newest recipient of the Roland Ewubare Fellowship in Societal Engagement and Impact.
A person wearing a blue lab coat stands with arms crossed in a laboratory filled with shelves of scientific equipment, supplies, and a refrigerator unit in the background.

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Georgia Tech researcher Nick Housley is developing a drug‑delivery system designed to send cancer treatments directly to tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. His team’s approach uses…

Michelle Gu, Aditi Ashok, Caitlin Woodward, Elizabeth Thompson, and Vedita Sawhney pose with Stretch and their award certificates. They won $1000 and the opportunity to develop their concept in the Aware Home.

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Now in its fourth year, the Stretch Robot Pitch Competition continues to evolve into one of Georgia Tech’s most imaginative and human‑centered design challenges.
Photo of the joint Children's and Georgia Tech Pillar 1 team taken September 2025.

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) is deeply engaged in advancing pediatric research and clinical innovation through a partnership with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric…
Picture of David Sherrill who has been Named Executive Director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science

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Georgia Tech has appointed David Sherrill as executive director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS), effective March 1.
Munmun De Choudhury

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A Georgia Tech-led research team is conducting a multi-year study using data from more than 10,000 adolescents to investigate how TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and passive content consumption…
Theater group on stage.

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NEA “Our Town” grant supports Middle Georgia initiative
Leanne West

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This recognition celebrates West’s leadership and impact in pediatric health innovation at both the local and national level.

Yuanzhi Tang

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Georgia Tech has appointed Yuanzhi Tang as executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute (SEI), effective Feb. 1.
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Clinicians and researchers outlined why breakthrough devices often fall short in clinical settings and emphasized the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and practical workflow integration.

 

 


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