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August 28, 2026

Getting Food to the Neighborhoods That Need It Most

8 min read
Nicole Kennard researches Atlanta's food system using mapping and visualization techniques.
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CSE Associate Chair
August 27, 2026

CSE Leadership Transition Comes as School Continues Rapid Growth

4 min read
School of CSE Professor Polo Chau is stepping into the role of associate chair of the School as Professor Edmond Chow departs to teach at Georgia Tech-Europe for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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MFEM Workshop at Georgia Tech
August 26, 2026

Open Source, Big Ideas: Scientific Computing Community Heading to Georgia Tech

4 min read
Georgia Tech is hosting the 2026 MFEM (Modular Finite Element Methods) Community Workshop, Sept. 22-25. MFEM supports research in computational physics, earth systems modeling, engineering, energy, and other fields.
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August 20, 2026

New Faculty Member Examines How AI Shapes Our Most Personal Relationships

4 min read
For Georgia Tech Assistant Professor Veronica Rivera, the growing role of AI in daily life raises important questions about what happens when technology designed to help people puts their privacy and safety at risk.
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August 17, 2026

Essie Knows Best

1 min read
Designing with people, rather than for them, can restore independence while teaching future designers lessons no classroom alone can provide.
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Two people work with potted plants in a greenhouse filled with hanging and tabletop greenery during a gardening activity.
August 17, 2026

Essie Knows Best: The Lesson Only Nursing Home Residents Can Teach Georgia Tech Design Students.

5 min read
Designing with people, rather than for them, can restore independence while teaching future designers lessons no classroom alone can provide.
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August 5, 2026

Your Immune Cells Are Tired. Georgia Tech Researchers Found a Way to Wake Them Up.

4 min read
Georgia Tech researchers developed a way to rejuvenate aging immune cells, potentially restoring the body’s ability to better fight cancer, infection, and other diseases. 
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Community Garden
August 5, 2026

ChatBot is Good News for People with Not-So-Green Thumbs

3 min read
A new multi-agent conversational system is helping people start and maintain gardens.
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July 29, 2026

From Diagnosis to Wellness, AI's Healthcare Revolution

4 min read
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into healthcare, researchers are exploring its potential to support clinical decision-making, improve mental health interventions, expand access to care, and accelerate medical innovation.
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SCI faculty member Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García
July 24, 2026

SCI Faculty Brings Human-Centered AI Expertise to International Fulbright Summit

4 min read
A School of Computing Instruction (SCI) faculty member recently shared his expertise in computing education with a distinguished to an international audience.
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July 22, 2026

The Neuro Revolution Is Dawning. Are We Ready?

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As neuroscience and neurotechnology accelerate, Georgia Tech researchers are examining what a neuro-connected future could mean for society and for humanity itself.
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Georgia Tech Cybersecurity and Privacy Professor Rich DeMillo
July 14, 2026

DeMillo Recognized for Lasting Contributions to Software Engineering

3 min read
Richard DeMillo has been named to the inaugural class of the ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Academy.
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