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Three people review a tablet together in a lab setting, with one seated individual using a powered wheelchair and assistive device.

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Developed through Georgia Tech research and supported by the Institute’s commercialization ecosystem, Kinemo is helping people with limited mobility regain independence through wearable assistive…

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This year’s seed grant awards align with the four main thematic areas in which BBISS aims to enhance Georgia Tech’s research to address some of our most pressing sustainability challenges
Left: panelists Cindy Lin, Celine Benoit, Matthew Williams, Ding Wang, and Kahil Bostick. Center: Michael Best and Verghese Jacob. Right: panelists Allen Hyde, Michael Czajkowski, Zachary Hansen, and Donnie Beamer. Not pictured: Peter Hubbard who joined virtually.

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Georgia Tech hosted an event on April 21 examining the rapid expansion of data centers and the social and policy issues emerging alongside the growth of AI infrastructure.
Six workshop organizers stand in front of a projected slide reading “GT NSF SUSMED x KSU MOVE Center Joint Workshop,” with Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University banners visible on both sides.

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Students, faculty, and researchers from Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State University gathered on April 8 for a joint workshop.
Arianna Mastali stands in front of an African elephant in the background at Zoo Atlanta.

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Georgia Tech is working with Zoo Atlanta to design an audio enrichment wall for African elephants.
Image of a map of Iran, with a magnifying glass over the Strait of Hormuz

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Georgia Tech experts warn that disruptions at the world's most critical energy choke point will ripple far beyond oil and gas prices.
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TokenSmith is a citation-supported large language model (LLM) tutor that can be hosted locally on a user’s personal computer. The tutor only provides answers based on course materials, such as the…
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…
CHI 2026 Transformer Explainer

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Georgia Tech researchers are making AI easier to understand through their work on Transformer Explainer. The free, online tool shows non-experts how ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models (…
An older couple sitting on a couch as a man helps them use Amazon's Alexa

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A Georgia Tech study finds older adults are more likely to trust voice-activated AI systems when those systems clearly explain how and why they make decisions.
Umme Ammar sits in a booth with laptop in front of her

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Georgia Tech researchers are looking at how technology can better support women experiencing menopause in urban Pakistan, where patriarchal norms leave them largely isolated and without resources for…
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,…

 

 


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Researchers In The News

Is ‘hacking’ the ocean a climate change solution? U.S. experts endorse research on carbon-removal strategies. 
Washington Post, Dec. 8, 2021

Millions of helpline calls reveal how COVID affected mental health
Nature, Nov. 17, 2021

Access for all: the democratisation of AI
Engineering and Technology, Nov. 10, 2021        

Dancing Georgia Tech robots and Kennesaw State dancers meet in new performance
NPR, Dec. 7, 2021

Geoengineering — First It Was About Messing With The Atmosphere. Now It’s About Hacking The Ocean
CleanTechnica, Dec. 12, 2021

Building Human-Robot Relationships Through Music and Dance
IEEE Spectrum, Dec. 1, 2021

AI weapons pose threat to humanity, warns top scientist
Financial Times, Nov. 29, 2021

IPaT In-Depth

Sports Technology Innovation

Sports Technology Innovation

Georgia Tech academic and athletic units are working together to advance ideas that benefit athletes on and off the field.

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Smart Data Revolution

Smart Data Revolution

For decades, cities have used data to solve critical problems; advances in technology are now enhancing their efforts.

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Redefining Reality

Redefining Reality

Researchers at Georgia Tech are studying augmented reality technology for medical training, social psychology, STEM education, and more.

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Aging Research

Aging Research

IPaT is working to help older adults take their power back through an array of research initiatives, centers, and partnerships.

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