Ryan Lawler realized early on in her academic career that a scientist with a great idea can potentially change the world. “But I didn’t realize the role that real estate can play in that,” said Lawler, general manager of BioSpark Labs – the collaborative, shared laboratory environment taking shape at Science Square at Georgia Tech. Sitting…
Andrés J. García, Regents’ Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, has been awarded the Founders Award from the Society for Biomaterials. The award recognizes long-term, landmark contributions from an individual within the area of biomaterials. García serves as executive director of the Parker H. Petit…
Most biological research is grounded in DNA sequencing, a way to determine the order of organic molecules in DNA. The process is typically conducted by large-scale biotech companies, but the drawbacks can be time, cost, and environmental impact. Georgia Tech’s Molecular Evolution Core (MEC) has solved that problem for Tech researchers…
Environmental scientists have spent the last few years sounding the alarm on the growing single-use plastic waste problem plaguing landfills. Consumer-based products like plastic bags, straws and water bottles are often named as culprits, but inside laboratories across the country, researchers are faced with their own single-use plastic dilemma—…
Four faculty in the College of Sciences have received new funding to help foster student belonging at Georgia Tech. The team’s six-year grant is part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence 3 initiative, and is one of 104 new grants funded through an overall initiative that’s allocating $60 million over six years and…
The Center for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) recently announced the winners of its 2023 Golden Helix Awards. Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) CEO Sherry Farrugia is this year’s recipient of the 2023 Industry Growth Awards for her impact on the life sciences industry in the state. The Industry Growth Awards are the…
Rahul Saxena has been appointed as the director for Georgia Tech CREATE-X. Saxena has been a part of the CREATE-X team since 2019, when he was named associate director of the Launch program. He became the interim director in 2021. CREATE-X is a faculty-led, student-focused initiative geared toward instilling entrepreneurial confidence in…
For STEAM enthusiasts across Atlanta, the month of March is a highlight of the year for one big reason: the Atlanta Science Festival. Learn more about all Georgia Tech-organized Festival events here. Scientists and engineers study animal movements for clues on ways to improve lives for humans, such as designing better prosthetics or terrain-…
While cellular networks are a key method for internet access, millions of Americans in rural communities and on tribal lands lack basic connectivity access, affecting their ability to search for jobs, access healthcare, and participate in educational opportunities. To make connectivity more equitable, researchers at the Georgia Institute of…
“Gay power.” “I Love You Susan B. Anthony.” “ERA Yes.” These are just a few buttons in the Georgia State University Library LGBTQ Collection, an archive of the Georgia queer community. The buttons represent the politics, identities, causes, and humor of the 1970s Atlanta LGBTQ communities — in short, a snapshot of history. But how do you archive…
