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Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph (about 40,000 kilometers per hour) to escape Earth? – Bo H., age 10, Durham, New HampshireThere’s a reason why a rocket has to go so fast to escape Earth. It’s about gravity – something all of us experience every moment of every day.Gravity is the force that pulls you toward the ground. And that’s a good…
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Georgia Tech researchers have developed biosensors with advanced sleuthing skills and the technology may revolutionize cancer detection and monitoring. The tiny detectives can identify key biological markers using logical reasoning inspired by the “AND” function in computers — like, when you need your username and password to log in. And…
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Omer Inan holds an early prototype of Arthroba. Samer Mabrouk started playing squash as an undergraduate at Georgia Tech. Ankle injuries were to be expected, and resting for a few days was all he needed to get back on the court. Now a research engineer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mabrouk hasn’t put his racket down,…
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Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) search committee has selected three finalists. Each candidate will visit campus and present a seminar sharing their broad vision for the Institute's research enterprise. The seminars are open to all faculty, students, and staff across the campus community. Interested individuals can…
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Effective January 1st, Gregory Sawicki will serve as interim executive director of the Georgia Tech Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM). Sawicki is a professor and the Joseph Anderer Faculty Fellow in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering with a joint appointment in the School of Biological Sciences.“Professor…
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In the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing, embracing digital connectivity and artificial intelligence is crucial for optimizing operations, improving efficiency, and driving innovation. Internet of Things (IoT) is a key pillar of that process, enabling seamless communication and data exchange across the manufacturing process by connecting…
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Effective January 1st, David Sherrill will serve as interim executive director of the Georgia Tech Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS). Sherrill is a Regents' Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a joint appointment in the College of Computing. Sherrill has served as associate director for IDEaS since its…
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A group photo of the current RBI Fellows.The Fellowship Program at the Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI) is a unique program that has, over several decades, advanced graduate student research and leadership development in the forest products industry.Funded through an endowment with a current value of $56 million, the program has produced…
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Middlemen get a bad rap for adding cost and complications to an operation. So, eliminating the go-betweens can reduce expense and simplify a process, increasing efficiency and consumer happiness. James Dahlman and his research team have been thinking along those same lines for stem cell treatments. They’ve created a technique that eliminates…
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From combating cancer and infections to storing energy, lipid-protein interactions are critical to biological processes in cells. But the mechanisms that drive these interactions have historically been difficult to map and understand.A study led by Georgia Tech is showcasing a new resource to help researchers understand the structure and function…
