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October 2, 2026

Georgia Tech and Amazon Launch Joint Science Hub

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The collaboration will support research in robotics, industrial and systems engineering, and aerospace technology while fostering innovation in foundational and emerging technologies.

September 30, 2026

AI & Society Events to Examine Real-World Trade Offs Behind AI

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Artificial intelligence may operate in the digital world, but it leaves a massive and very real physical and societal footprint. What does AI’s rapid growth mean for the future of humanity? How can it be steered towards a more prosperous future for all?

September 24, 2026

Can Brain Activity Reveal What Surveys Miss?

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D.J. Wu discusses how his brain activity research could help inform future business decisions.

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September 24, 2026

New Benchmark Measures Memory Capabilities of VLM-Powered Robots

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To improve robot performance and advance memory capabilities needed for reliable home use, Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new benchmark to evaluate the memory capabilities of vision-language models (VLMs).

September 17, 2026

Internship Highlights Industry’s Role in Advancing Safe, Trustworthy AI

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Ph.D. student Mansi Phute spent this summer at an internship focused on making artificial intelligence (AI) safe, trustworthy, and reliable.

September 4, 2026

New Associate Professor Sees Research Becoming More Human-Centered

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Jesse Thomason comes to Georgia Tech after spending five years as an assistant professor at the University of Southern California’s Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science.

September 3, 2026

New AI Models Could Create More Accurate Visualizations of Classical Architecture

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New AI and machine learning models developed by GT researchers will provide archaeologists and classical architecture experts with better analytical tools for studying temples, theaters, homes, and other structures from ancient Greece.

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September 3, 2026

Georgia Tech Researchers Share AI Cyber Challenge Lessons at USENIX Security 2026

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Georgia Tech researchers spent two years helping to answer the question: What can artificial intelligence (AI) do to protect software from cyberattacks?

September 1, 2026

Professor Emeritus Named Distinguished Educator by ACM SIGGRAPH

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Jim Foley received the ACM SIGGRAPH 2026 Distinguished Educator Award

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September 1, 2026

Georgia Tech Opens Trash Lab to Turn Campus Waste Into New Possibilities

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New IPaT makerspace combines advanced recycling technology, hands-on learning, and sustainability innovation.

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August 28, 2026

Getting Food to the Neighborhoods That Need It Most

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Nicole Kennard researches Atlanta's food system using mapping and visualization techniques.

August 27, 2026

CSE Leadership Transition Comes as School Continues Rapid Growth

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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.

August 26, 2026

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

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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

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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.

August 17, 2026

Essie Knows Best

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

August 5, 2026

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

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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

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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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July 24, 2026

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

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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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July 14, 2026

DeMillo Recognized for Lasting Contributions to Software Engineering

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