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March 23, 2026

Crystal Hanson: A Pillar of Service, Connection, and Excellence at Georgia Tech

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Crystal Hanson is a quiet but powerful force within the Georgia Institute of Technology — an individual whose influence has shaped programs, strengthened communities, and supported leaders across campus.

A new cohort of computing students has been named Squarepoint Foundation scholars.

March 18, 2026

Cohort of Computing Students Named Squarepoint Foundation Scholars

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The Squarepoint Foundation is providing $100,000 to fund the awards, which offer $10,000 per year for two years to rising third-year students.

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March 18, 2026

New Mobile App Turns Phones into At-Home Fetal Heart Monitors

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A new app will allow pregnant women to conduct an ultrasound and receive an accurate fetal heart rate from their mobile phones.

March 10, 2026

Charles Nimo Receives Roland Ewubare Fellowship in Societal Engagement and Impact

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Georgia Tech doctoral student Charles Nimo has been selected as the newest recipient of the Roland Ewubare Fellowship in Societal Engagement and Impact.

Two adults wearing protective gowns and gloves stand beside a hospital crib, using a tablet device while examining an infant lying on the mattress as medical equipment and monitors surround the crib.

March 10, 2026

The Penicillin of Pressure Injuries: Researchers Develop New Sensor System to Prevent a Common Hospital Complication

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To address this issue, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new, flexible, sensor-filled fabric to monitor areas at risk of PIs and alert hospital staff when a patient needs to be turned.

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March 6, 2026

Target the Tumor. Spare the Body.

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Housley and his team are developing self‑assembling nanohydrogels that deliver cancer drugs only when they reach tumor‑specific conditions, aiming to reduce side effects and make treatment more precise across multiple cancer types.

Michelle Gu, Aditi Ashok, Caitlin Woodward, Elizabeth Thompson, and Vedita Sawhney pose with Stretch and their award certificates. They won $1000 and the opportunity to develop their concept in the Aware Home.

March 5, 2026

Georgia Tech Students Stretch the Future of Assistive Robotics

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Now in its fourth year, the Stretch Robot Pitch Competition continues to evolve into one of Georgia Tech’s most imaginative and human‑centered design challenges.

Photo of the joint Children's and Georgia Tech Pillar 1 team taken September 2025.

February 27, 2026

IPaT Research Scientists Supporting Pediatric Research

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) is deeply engaged in advancing pediatric research and clinical innovation through a partnership with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC).

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.

February 24, 2026

New Study Could Show How TikTok’s Algorithm Affects Youth Mental Health

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A Georgia Tech-led research team is conducting a multi-year study using data from more than 10,000 adolescents to investigate how TikTok’s recommendation algorithm and passive content consumption impact youth mental health.

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February 24, 2026

Building the Future of Online Learning Through AI and VR

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AI‑enhanced course design and immersive VR simulations are being piloted to strengthen personalized learning, leadership practice, and instructional quality in online programs.

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 6, 2026

Leanne West Named 2026 Innovator of the Year in Pediatric Health

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This recognition celebrates West’s leadership and impact in pediatric health innovation at both the local and national level.

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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.

February 2, 2026

Yuanzhi Tang Named Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute

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Georgia Tech has appointed Yuanzhi Tang as executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute (SEI), effective Feb. 1.

Georgia residents now have a new way to compare the estimated costs paid for a large variety of health care services in the state, thanks to a resource created by the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database. (iStock photo)

January 21, 2026

Georgia Insurance Claims Database Provides Health Care Cost Comparisons

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Georgia residents now have a new way to compare the estimated costs paid for a large variety of health care services in the state, thanks to a searchable “shop for care” resource launched as part of the Georgia All-Payer Claims Database (GA APCD).

January 15, 2026

Science for Public Good: Introducing the Community Engagement Graduate Fellows

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Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate Fellowship, made possible through a gift from Google, to develop projects that positively impact the metro Atlanta area.

January 15, 2026

New LLMs Could Provide Strength-based Job Coaching for Autistic People

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Georgia Tech researchers are using an NSF grant to create new large-language models that help autistic job seekers understand their strengths and how to leverage them during the application process.

Pictured are Christian Coles (left) and Moinak Choudhury (right).

January 6, 2026

Solar-powered Façade Panel System Wins Seed Grant Award

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The Institute for People and Technology (IPaT) and the College of Design (CoD) awarded a seed grant to Christian Coles, lecturer in the School of Architecture; Moinak Choudhury, Ph.D., lecturer in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC);

January 6, 2026

Joints in Motion: Armita Manafzadeh Receives Carl Gans Young Investigator Award

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Manafzadeh will join Georgia Tech as an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences in August 2026. The new Manafzadeh Lab at Georgia Tech will investigate how joints work and where they come from — both evolutionarily and developmentally.