Georgia Tech has always attracted a certain kind of person — someone who isn’t satisfied with knowing how the world works but who wants to make it work better, too. Our faculty embody that drive and desire, and they’re role models for students who want to follow in their footsteps. Every time I visit a colleague’s lab, I leave inspired and optimistic about our future — and wishing more people… read more

Earlier this month, we had the honor of welcoming José Andrés to campus to recognize him with this year’s Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. Some of you may be familiar with José, the Michelin-starred chef and successful restaurateur turned media celebrity. His accomplishments are even more impressive when you consider he is a self-made immigrant from Spain who came to this country as a… read more

Earlier this month, Tractian, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup valued at over $700 million, announced it would be moving its headquarters to the Coda building in Tech Square. CEO Igor Marinelli told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that some of his first employees were Georgia Tech graduates — and that he wanted many more. Being right next door to Georgia Tech, he decided,… read more