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April 13, 2026

Georgia Tech Welcomes a Neuroethics Pioneer

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As brain interfacing tools move out of the lab and into everyday life, Karen Rommelfanger is bringing her global neuroethics expertise to Georgia Tech to prepare the next generation of ethical innovators.

April 10, 2026

Mapping Independence: How MapHabit Supports People With Cognitive Challenges

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MapHabit, an ATDC-supported startup, uses visual task mapping to help individuals with cognitive challenges build independence through everyday routines.

Victor Espinosa, Founder of Loto Punto, stands in front of his product, pitching it on Columbia's Shark Tank

April 9, 2026

CREATE-X Startup Brings Digital Access to the Unbanked

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Georgia Tech master’s student Victor Espinosa is building Loto Punto, a fintech startup using self‑service kiosks to help unbanked communities convert cash into digital financial access through the CREATE‑X Startup Launch program.

Olufisayo “Fisayo” Omojokun, associate dean in Georgia Tech’s College of Computing

April 9, 2026

Computing Associate Dean Cultivates Innovation With CREATE-X

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Olufisayo “Fisayo” Omojokun, Georgia Tech associate dean in the College of Computing, found new energy in teaching through CREATE‑X, where open‑ended entrepreneurship equips students to confidently navigate uncertainty and solve real‑world problems.

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April 7, 2026

The Paradox of Familiarity: Karthik Ramachandran Shows How Team Dynamics Shape Product Success

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Karthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management, offers a smarter way to design product development teams

Lamarr.AI Co-founder and CEO Tarek Rakha

March 26, 2026

Ready for its Closeup: PIN-Supported Lamarr.AI Uses Technology to Make Buildings More Efficient and Occupants More Comfortable

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Through PIN’s new Community Investment program, Georgia Tech–based Lamarr.AI is partnering with the city of Savannah to use drone‑ and AI‑driven building assessments to improve energy efficiency in historic municipal facilities.

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March 25, 2026

Atlanta Area Students Partner With Community Organizations for Research Projects

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The Atlanta Community-Engaged Research Student Network launched this semester to train graduate students to co-lead community-engaged and locally focused research along with community-based organizations.

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March 24, 2026

The Potential of Data Center Energy

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A recent review by EPIcenter faculty affiliate highlights that data centers, particularly those supporting high-performance computing and AI workloads, are projected to consume nearly 10% of U.S. electricity by the end of the decade.

March 20, 2026

ATDC Startups Secure Rare FDA ‘Breakthrough Device’ Status

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Milestone designation signals strong potential to reshape care for dialysis patients and those with chronic knee pain.

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March 11, 2026

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A new study by EPIcenter affiliate Jamal Mamkhezri examines how public preferences for solar‑energy policy have shifted over a six‑year period in New Mexico, offering one of the first long‑term repeated cross‑section analyses of willingness to pay (WTP) f

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March 6, 2026

Georgia Tech Energy Day: Meeting AI’s Growing Energy Demands

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Join us on March 19 as we explore one of the most urgent questions facing the nation: How do we power an AI‑driven future?

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March 4, 2026

Mentor Spotlight: Alison Sizer — From Apple and Nike to Supporting Founders

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Alison Sizer, a former Apple and Nike strategist turned founder of Growth Impact, now mentors CREATE‑X startups by helping them deepen customer understanding, refine value propositions, and build pathways to growth through her global innovation network.

Picture of David Sherrill who has been Named Executive Director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science

February 26, 2026

David Sherrill Named Executive Director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science

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Georgia Tech has appointed David Sherrill as executive director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS), effective March 1.

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February 24, 2026

Understanding the Data Center Building Boom

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Explosive data center growth requires research to inform policies which manage the building of this critical infrastructure.

February 24, 2026

Georgia Tech Launches Pilot Program to Support Rural Arts Organizations

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NEA “Our Town” grant supports Middle Georgia initiative

February 24, 2026

Augusta Positioned to Become a Leader in Medical Device Entrepreneurship

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A partnership between Georgia Tech and Augusta University supports the effort .

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February 10, 2026

Beyond the Cost of EV Ownership and Adoption

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A recent Georgia Tech study examines U.S. household electric vehicle (EV) ownership and adoption intent beyond upfront costs, focusing on charging access, travel behavior, housing, and demographics.

February 3, 2026

Meet the Expert: Marilyn Brown

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An illustrious career focused on understanding the nuances of energy policy through analytics has shaped the career of Marilyn Brown, the Regents & Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy.

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February 2, 2026

Build Something That Matters This Summer: Apply to Startup Launch by March 17

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CREATE-X’s Summer 2026 Startup Launch program invites students, faculty, alumni, and researchers to build meaningful startups with funding, mentorship, and access to the CREATE-X network.

January 28, 2026

Small Modular Reactors and Smart Energy Cities

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A new study by Georgia Tech researchers Brian An, Daein Kang, John Kim, and Moe Kyaw Thu analyzes how national governments describe Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in official energy policy documents.