Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope found candidates for the first brown dwarfs outside of our galaxy in a young star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud (NGC 602). (ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, P. Zeidler, E. Sabbi, A. Nota, M. Zamani)
College of Sciences Welcomes New Astrophysics Major, Minor
The School of Physics will launch the new B.S. in Astrophysics program in summer 2025. This new major is the latest addition to the College of Sciences’ academic offerings and responds to increased student demand for courses and research opportunities in
Emily Weigel, School of Biological Sciences
NSF-Micron Grant Enhances STEM Teacher Training
The initiative, supported by funding from NSF’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, aims to enhance STEM training for pre-service teachers through immersive summer research experiences.
Under Secretary for Science and Innovation at the Department of Energy (DOE) Geri Richmond visited campus on November 18.
DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Visits Campus
On Monday, November 18, Geri Richmond visited Georgia Tech with Chief of Staff in the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Ariel Marshall (Ph.D. CHEM '14) to meet with students and faculty — and discuss future opportunities.
'Oumuamua at the edges of our solar system (Artist's Rendition, NASA)
From Mars to the Stars: James Wray Wins Simons Fellowship to Study Interstellar Objects
The research could transform how we understand extrasolar planets — without ever leaving our solar system.
Francesca Storici in her lab studying RNA and DNA
RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair
RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair New insights could lead to improved treatments for cancer and other diseases.
Glycine, one of the critical amino acids that the system coverts carbon dioxide into. (Image Credit: NASA)
A New Carbon-Negative Method to Produce Essential Amino Acids
In a landmark study led by Georgia Tech, researchers demonstrate a first-of-its kind way to synthesize amino acids that uses more carbon than it emits.
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College of Sciences Students Earn Walk-on Stamps President’s Scholarships
Sonali Kaluri, Seth Kinoshita, and Medina McCowin have been selected as walk-on recipients of the prestigious Stamps President's Scholarship, recognizing their exceptional academic accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to service.
HPC at Georgia Tech composite image
HPC Shines at Supercomputing Conference
50 Georgia Tech HPC experts shared their groundbreaking research with the world at SC24.
Facundo Fernández
Facundo Fernández Receives 2024 Anachem Award
The award recognizes an outstanding analytical chemist that has advanced the field through exemplary research, teaching, or other endeavors.
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Lab-Grown Human Immune System Model Uncovers Weakened Response in Cancer Patients
The miniature models could exponentially accelerate vaccine development, cancer treatment research, and improved health outcomes across a spectrum of diseases.