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Georgia Tech Enrollment Reaches All-Time High

By Denise Ward November 13, 2019

Georgia Tech’s Fall 2019 enrollment grew to 36,489, an 11.5% increase over the previous year. The additional 3,766 students are primarily graduate students, and a large number of them are enrolled in online master’s degree programs.

Tech’s overall graduate enrollment is 20,330. Of those, 12,339 students are enrolled in online master’s programs: 9,030 in computer science; 2,853 in analytics; and 456 in cybersecurity. Undergraduate enrollment remained steady at 15,848 students.

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Spotlight

Alumnus Tapped to Serve as Board of Regents Chair

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Novel Solar Cells Arrive at International Space Station for Testing

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National Labs, Georgia Tech, Collaborate on AI Research

Georgia Tech is part of a new research center created to solve some of the most challenging issues in AI.
The Investiture of President Ángel Cabrera

The title of president has been formally conferred upon Ángel Cabrera.

Campus and Community

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Tech Responds to Student Data Disclosure

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Giving Students a Home for the Holidays

Georgia families may volunteer to host a student for Thanksgiving.
Athletics Director Added to President's Cabinet

Todd Stansbury, a Georgia Tech alumnus and former student-athlete, came to Tech as director of Athletics in 2016.
Mini-Mesters Continue Into Spring 2020

Some of the one-credit-hour courses will be repeated, while others will be new for the spring.
Hidden Georgia Tech: Biological Sciences Prep Lab

Hidden Georgia Tech goes inside the Biology Prep Lab.

Applications Open for Campus Tour Guides

Tour guides are dedicated to the Institute, equipped with knowledge, and eager to share their personal experiences — and you can join them.
Boost Your School Spirit with Homecoming Events

Enjoy anything from free concerts and carnivals to some of Georgia Tech's oldest traditions.
Mental Health Curriculum Infused Into GT 1000, 2000

SGA, the Counseling Center, and the Center for Academic Enrichment worked together to develop the curriculum.
Get Spooky in the City This Halloween

There are ways to celebrate Halloween both on the day and in the week leading up to it.
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Make it a very good day, I insist.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and desperate makes us human, but we do not have to face it alone.

Thrills and Chills: What to Read at Halloween

With Halloween approaching, we asked faculty members in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) to recommend a haunting tale.
Women's and LGBTQIA Resource Centers Host Events Throughout Fall

There will be frequent dialogues open to members of both communities throughout the semester.
Preparations Underway for 2020 InVenture Prize

An interactive and informative introduction to this exciting innovation competition.

Take to Two Wheels for Biketober

For the month of October, events around Atlanta will focus on biking for both commuting and fun.

Annual Charitable Campaign Underway

The 2019 campaign runs through Nov. 26.
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Focused on Students: Meet Renee Jamieson

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Science and Technology

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Informatics Accelerates Design of Hybrid Membrane Materials for Chemical Separations

A $1.7 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help a team at the Georgia Institute of Technology develop much cheaper ways to...
Novel Solar Cells Arrive at International Space Station for Testing

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A discussion with Georgia Tech scientists and science fiction writers explores connection in science, fiction and culture.

3D-Printed Device Finds ‘Needle in a Haystack’ Cancer Cells by Removing the Hay

A new approach enabled by 3D printing could help isolate tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream.
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Research On Large Storm Waves Could Help Lessen Their Impact On Coasts

An international team of researchers has analyzed months of data of large nearshore waves to provide new insights that could help improve the designs...
Diversity May Be Key to Reducing Errors in Quantum Computing

In quantum computing, as in team building, a little diversity can help get the job done better, computer scientists have found.
Atomic-level imaging could offer roadmap to metals with new properties

A team of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed a new process that could help gain new insights into individual high-...
New Architected Material Shape-Changes to Tune Its Qualities

A flick of a switch, and this new architected material changes shape and holds it until new current reverses it.
3D Printing Technique Accelerates Nanoscale Fabrication a Thousandfold

A new 3D-printing technique can create nanoscale structures a thousand times faster than current processes.
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Corals exude defenses against bacteria associated with bleaching, but warming disadvantages the defense. Conservation offers limited hope.
Test for Life-Threatening Nutrient Deficit Made From Bacteria Entrails

Thousands die of zinc deficiency, but this test could detect it easily.
Platinum-Graphene Atomically-thin Fuel Cell Catalysts Show Superior Stability Over Bulk Platinum

Films of platinum only two atoms thick supported by graphene could enable fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity,...
Shape-Shifting Robot Built from 'Smarticles' Shows New Locomotion Strategy

Researchers have built a robot entirely from smaller robots known as "smarticles."
Hyperbolic Paraboloid Origami Harnesses Bistability to Enable New Applications

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Tokyo are looking at hypar origami with to leverage its structural...
Stretchy Plastic Electrolytes Could Enable New Lithium-Ion Battery Design

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a promising new cathode and electrolyte system that replaces expensive metals and...
Georgia Tech’s Autonomous Vehicle Research Gets a Real-World Boost through Partnership with Delta, Curiosity Lab

Airline will fund seed grants so researchers can test their ideas on Peachtree Corners' 1.5-mile test track.
Selenium Anchors Could Improve Durability of Platinum Fuel Cell Catalysts

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new platinum-based catalytic system that is far more durable than traditional...
Website Rates Security of Internet-Connected Devices

A new website can help consumers understand the security challenges of internet-connected devices.

Business and Economic Development

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Atlanta Regional Commission Calls Kendeda Building ‘Groundbreaking Example of Sustainability Leadership’

The building is the first of its kind on the Southeast and designed to meet the Living Building Challenge 3.1 performance standards.
The Transformation-Ready Institution

A new report reveals how university leaders are preparing for changing market forces and disruption in higher education.
Georgia Tech-Lorraine Recognized for Boosting Economic Development

GT Lorraine receives the Crystal Peach Award for economic development work.
Georgia Tech’s Technology Square Phase III to Include Scheller Tower

A new building in Tech Square Phase III to be named Scheller Tower
Georgia Tech’s Economic Impact on Atlanta Clocks in at $3.3B in 2018

Annual analysis shows the Institute's impact grew 8.5% and contributes 27,000 jobs to the region.
Forum Addresses Tech’s Role in Economic Development

Entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and political leaders gathered at The Biltmore Wednesday afternoon for an economic development forum.
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Karen Fite to Lead Enterprise Innovation Institute as Interim Vice President

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Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Selects Four New Community Projects

Columbus-Muscogee, Macon-Bibb, Woodstock, and Milton will work with Georgia Tech to launch ideas in their communities.
Finding the ‘Goldilocks’ Level of Enthusiasm for Business Pitches

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GTRI Celebrates Grand Opening of Cobb County Research Facility South Campus

GTRI opens Cobb County Research Facility South Campus with ribbon cutting.
VentureLab works to commercialize liquid cooling system technology developed at Georgia Tech

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National Search Launched for VP and Director of Enterprise Innovation Institute

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Research released by a team at Georgia Institute of Technology looked into the impact of government policies put in place to reduce the amount of...
Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center Enters 33rd Year of Continuous Service to Georgia Businesses

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Elavon Invests in FinTech Innovation with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center

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Earth and Environment

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Energy Regulation Rollbacks Threaten Progress Against Harmful Ozone

This is what could happen if all endangered regulations that help in the fight against harmful ozone go away.
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There's a speed limit on the damage surface ponds can do to ice shelves, but that doesn't mean the ponds aren't dangerous.
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The Kendeda Building goes beyond sustainability to be a regenerative building that gives back more than it takes from the environment.
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Rising temperatures could affect the microbial communities in northern latitude tundra.
Scientists Discover the Biggest Seaweed Bloom in the World

Record-breaking belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico
Smart Sea Sensors Expo Highlights Accomplishments and Shares Future Plans

Smart Sea Level Sensors project marks first year successes.
Turner Foundation Awards Grant Supporting the Region’s First Sustainability Network

The Turner Foundation recently awarded the Georgia Tech Foundation a $40,000 grant.
Ocean Optimism

A four-day summit that will begin laying the foundation for establishing a united community of researchers focused on preserving a global resource
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Adhesive Formed From Bee Spit and Flower Oil Could Form Basis of New Glues

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are looking at that mixture of ingredients as a model for a bioinspired glue because of its unique...
Georgia Tech to Launch State’s First Master’s Program Focused Exclusively on Sustainability

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When Boy Fish Build Castles to Impress Girl Fish, Boy Genes Get a Rise

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Stripping the Linchpins From the Life-Making Machine Reaffirms Its Seminal Evolution

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Society and Culture

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Poetry@Tech Works to Increase Diversity in Literary Criticism, Publishing

Poetry@Tech is partnering with poets and scholars in the UK on a program meant to increase diversity among poetry critics in the United States.
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Georgia Tech Aerospace Engineering Graduate James McConville Sworn in as Army’s Top Officer

A decorated helicopter pilot who earned a master's in 1990, McConville is the first aviator to serve as the Army’s chief.
$3M NSF Project Will Use Nature’s Designs to Spark High School Students’ Interest in Engineering

Four-year project will bring teachers into Georgia Tech labs and create new curriculum materials for them to use in class.
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New Georgia Tech Study Examines Diversity, Social Mistrust

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Innovative Career Course Features Cross-Cultural Studies, Importance of Humanities

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humanTech Symposium Identifies Opportunities, Challenges for Humanities at Technological Universities

Paula M. Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, spoke along with other humanities scholars.
Smart Communities Address Transportation, Housing, Flooding Challenges

Four Georgia communities are exploring innovative technologies and collaborating with Georgia Tech and local partners.
Mobile Phone Accessibility Improves, But Gaps Remain, Study Finds

Mobile phones are increasingly more accessible by people with disabilities, but significant gaps remain.
Will Moving to the Commercial Cloud Leave Some Data Users Behind?

A space policy researcher urges caution on the design of commercial cloud contracts for hosting federal agency data.
Flu Vaccine Supply Gaps Can Intensify Flu Seasons, Make Pandemics Deadlier

A tweak to our flu vaccine resupply logistics could save thousands of lives
Study Finds Dramatic Growth in Numbers of “Supporting Scientists” on Research Teams

A new study examines the roles of supporting scientists in the research enterprise.
How Communication Among Cells Affects Development of Multicellular Tissue

A new study shows how intercellular communication affects the differentiation of an embryonic stem cell colony over time.

Georgia Tech Places 34th in World University Ranking

A new study ranks Georgia Tech 34th among world universities.
Drones, Driverless Cars and Difficult Decisions

Georgia Tech hosts a panel discussion in Washington, D.C. about the emerging debate on ethics and robotics.
Georgia Tech, Georgia State University Establish $2.25M Atlanta Global Studies Center

The new foreign language center is supported funded by a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

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A new approach enabled by 3D printing could help isolate tumor cells circulating in the bloodstream.
Particles Emitted by Consumer 3D Printers Could Affect Indoor Air Quality

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The grant — which includes Georgia Tech, Emory, and the University of Rochester -- will fund the development of a computational assessment toolkit...
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Wearable Brain-Machine Interface Could Control a Wheelchair, Vehicle or Computer

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Suturing Device, Helicopter Hoist Stabilizer Make it to Finals of National Collegiate Inventors Competition

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Periodontitis Bacteria Love Colon and Dirt Microbes

Mythbuster: Ideas that bacterial collaborations within microbiomes are generous and exclusive appear to be quite wrong.
Stretchable Wireless Sensor Could Monitor Healing of Cerebral Aneurysms

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Cassie Mitchell Receives 2019 Award from the American Neurological Association

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The study is from Lindsey Bullinger of the School of Public Policy and a co-author from Indiana University.
Nanoscale “Glass” Bottles Could Enable Targeted Drug Delivery

Tiny silica bottles filled with medicine and a special temperature-sensitive material could be used for drug delivery to kill malignant cells only in...
Soft Wearable Health Monitor Uses Stretchable Electronics

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Georgia Tech Expert Raises Concerns About Medical Crowdfunding for Advanced Cancer Therapies

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$21.9 Million Gene Modulation Research Effort Targets Influenza Pandemics

A new $21.9 million research initiative will modulate gene expression to help protect against pandemic flu.
Study Ties Poor Sleep to Reduced Memory Performance in Older Adults

Variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information.
Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections

Researchers have a developed a hydrogel that both attacks bacteria and encourages bone regrowth.
Antibiotics, Taken Strategically, Could Actually Help Defeat Antibiotic Resistance

Those same antibiotics driving the rise in antibiotic resistant bacterial strains could help defeat them if used as part of an informed strategy.
New Machine Learning Research ID’s Opioid Addiction Self-Treatments and Risks

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