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May 18, 2026

How the Global Energy Crisis Is Affecting Americans

4 min read

Experts break down five things to know about how global oil disruptions are already hitting American households.

Vida Jamali, assistant professor the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Amirali Aghazadeh, assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Josh Kacher, associate professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. Photo courtesy of Amelia Neumeister; Georgia Institute of Technology

May 18, 2026

Accelerating Discovery With AI

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New paper teams AI agents with microscopy tools to increase productivity in research processes.

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May 18, 2026

Georgia’s Tomorrow Awarded National Climate Resilience Grant

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The award is one of ten in a new $3.4 million fund to leverage genetic rescue for marine and coastal ecosystems under threat from climate shifts.

The struggling footwear company Allbirds, which announced in April 2026 that it was rebranding into an AI company, may be one of the most recent notable examples of ‘AI washing.’ Business Wire

May 18, 2026

Companies Are Hyping AI the Same Way They Talked Up Sustainability, But There Are Ways to Fix That

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Across corporate earnings calls, investor presentations and marketing pitches, “artificial intelligence” has become the buzzword of choice. Yet a troubling pattern lies under the hype.

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May 15, 2026

Ding Appointed as Regents’ Researcher

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The University System of Georgia recognized Georgia Tech’s Yong Ding as a Regents’ Researcher for his excellence in materials research and microscopy innovation.

May 15, 2026

Emily Sanders Awarded NSF CAREER Award for Research on Shape-Shifting Materials

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Emily Sanders, assistant professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, has received the prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the NSF’s Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation.

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May 15, 2026

MSHCI Receives Board of Regents Award for Best Department or Program

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Georgia Tech's MSHCI program received the 2026 Teaching Excellence Award for Department or Program from the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents.

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May 15, 2026

Leaner and Meaner: Materials Tested in Space Could Help Build More Space-Resilient Satellites

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Georgia Tech researchers, led by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, are sending new polymers to the International Space Station to study their durability in harsh space conditions.

Vida Jamali, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Tech

May 14, 2026

Vida Jamali Receives the Inaugural Dr. James Robert and Margaret Spencer Early Career Fellowship

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Assistant Professor Vida Jamali is the inaugural recipient of the new Dr. James Robert and Margaret Spencer Early Career Fellowship in Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE@GT).

May 14, 2026

Soft, Skin-Like Nasal Patch Could Transform Sleep Monitoring

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Researchers led by W. Hong Yeo, Peterson Professor in Pediatric Research at the Woodruff School, have developed a soft, wireless nasal patch that could offer a more comfortable alternative for monitoring breathing during sleep.

May 13, 2026

Class of 2026 Steps Forward to Tackle Global Challenges in Science and Research

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School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) graduates celebrated years of research, collaboration, and discovery at Spring 2026 Commencement.

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May 13, 2026

Georgia Tech Faculty and Researchers Recognized With 2026 Regents’ Awards

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Nineteen recipients were approved during the University System of Georgia’s 2026 awards cycle.

May 13, 2026

Nathan McDonald and Farzaneh Najafi Awarded Curci Foundation Grants

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By funding two distinct early-stage projects, the Curci Foundation will help advance research focused on improving neurological health.

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May 12, 2026

Kinemo: Turning Small Movements Into New Possibilities

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May 11, 2026

How Does Your Brain Decide Between the Road Not Taken or the Same Old Route?

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Research suggests that people balance between exploration and habit – that is, trying something new or sticking with the familiar – when deciding what route to take.

May 11, 2026

Carter School Professor Receives $500,000 Sloan Grant to Study Renewable Energy Workforce

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Carter School Assistant Professor Michelle Graff will lead an inquiry into barriers to employment in the renewable energy sector.

May 11, 2026

Chris Luettgen Named Interim Director of Georgia Tech’s Renewable Bioproducts Institute

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After more than 25 years at Georgia Tech, including six years leading the Renewable Bioproducts Institute (RBI), Executive Director Carson Meredith will depart the Institute this summer to begin a new role at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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May 11, 2026

From Classroom Concept to Sports Technology Startup: How VETTEX Grew Through Georgia Tech’s Commercialization Ecosystem

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VETTEX showcases how Georgia Tech’s commercialization ecosystem helps transform student ideas into growing startups.

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May 11, 2026

Full Circle: Summer Research Program Helps Student Become Scientist

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What began as a 10-week undergraduate research experience became the foundation for Caroline Howell’s career in materials science and a full-circle return to Georgia Tech.

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May 11, 2026

What the Public Discussion on Hormuz Is Still Getting Wrong

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While modern supply chain analytics and AI are more advanced than ever, technical capability must be paired with rigorous critical thinking and operational discipline to ensure data-driven models translate into successful real-world decisions.