Ruth Kanfer, Professor of Psychology at Georgia Tech
Remembering Ruth Kanfer
The Georgia Tech community mourns the loss of Ruth Kanfer, professor in the School of Psychology, who passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2025, at the age of 70.
J. Cole Faggert, Ph.D. student in the School of Physics
Physics Student Wins NASA FINESST Grant for Black Hole Research
J. Cole Faggert, a Ph.D. student in the School of Physics, will use multi-wavelength imaging to study supermassive black holes and the physics of their plasma flows.
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Students Making a Difference: Spotlighting the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative
Georgia Tech students are teaming up with major organizations to raise awareness and expand access to lung cancer screening through education, advocacy, and community outreach.
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IMS Funds New Research Initiatives and Programs
Four initiatives and two programs have received support from the Institute for Matter and Systems to advance interdisciplinary research with real-world impact.
The seed grants will fund projects focused on enhancing wheelchair seating surfaces, supporting stroke patients as they transition home from rehabilitation, assessing lower limb exoskeleton technologies, and exploring the use of AI in remote rehab settings. Photo: Shepherd Center.
Georgia Tech, Shepherd Center Award Inaugural Seed Grants
Grants include projects on improving seating surfaces for wheelchair users, easing the transition home after stroke rehabilitation, evaluating lower limb exoskeletons, and using AI in remote rehabilitation.
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A Toast to Science and Community: Alumni Wine Tasting Brings Yellow Jackets Together
Alumni raised a glass to science, connection, and Ramblin' Wreck pride.
John Etnyre
School of Mathematics Professor John Etnyre to Speak at ICM 2026
Known for his expertise in the area, Etnyre will speak on the topic of Geometry.
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Meghan Babcock Named Outstanding Faculty Advisor
School of Psychology faculty member and academic advisor Meghan Babcock has been selected to receive NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising's Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award.
Will People Conserve Energy During Emergency Heat Waves?
Dylan Brewer, EPIcenter's Faculty Affiliate discusses if voluntary conservation requests work to save energy and prevent blackouts.
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Stress Less, Live More: Lessons From Southern Italy
Georgia Tech’s inaugural summer study abroad program in southern Italy offered students a unique opportunity to research the science and culture of stress and well-being — while soaking in the Mediterranean sun.