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Library and IMA present Media Arts Day 2024 Jan. 18

January 7, 2024

The Georgia Tech Library and Interdisciplinary Media Arts Center (IMA) are proud to bring Media Arts Day 2024 to campus Thursday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in various locations throughout the Library.
GTRI to Join Forces with 3ID for Third Annual Marne Innovation Workshop

January 3, 2024

GTRI marches into 2024 smartly with the Third Annual Marne Innovation Workshop, a collaborative event co-hosted with the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) and the Georgia Tech Army ROTC. Set for Jan. 4 -7, this workshop has rapidly become a cornerstone event, fostering innovation and problem-solving at the intersection of military needs and technological advancements.
Science Fiction Day 2024 — AI in Sci-Fi

December 19, 2023

Ivan Allen College science fiction faculty and students offer their suggestions for AI-themed sci-fi.
What Secrets Do Our Voices Keep?

December 12, 2023

In Georgia Tech's new Voice + Research Lab, interdisciplinary researchers explore the voices' myriad roles in music, marketing, technology, culture, medicine, and more.
World War 2 Cinema Continues to Shape Historical Memory in China and Japan

December 4, 2023

In her recent book 'Han Heroes and Yamato Warriors: Competing Masculinities in Chinese and Japanese War Cinema,' Associate Professor Amanda Weiss explores how telling and re-telling the stories of World War 2 in film influences cultural memories and international tensions.
Khapaeva's New Book May Make You Rethink the Middle Ages' Allure

November 28, 2023

School of Modern Languages Professor Dina Khapaeva says that a cultural fascination with medievalism is being used “to aggressively reshape Russia’s understanding of its history and identity.”
Residential Solar Power Saves Less Energy Than Expected

November 20, 2023

This paradox is called the solar rebound effect: the ratio of the increase in energy consumption to the amount that is generated by the solar panels. In new research out of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Matthew Oliver, an associate professor in the School of Economics, presented this argument for how the economics of solar power really work, in “Tipping the Scale: Why Utility-Scale Solar Avoids a Solar Rebound and What It Means for U.S. Solar Policy,” published in The Electricity Journal.
Michael Jordan Famously Didn’t Talk About Race — That Doesn’t Mean It Didn’t Shape His Career

November 6, 2023

A new book by sports historian Johnny Smith deconstructs what he sees as one of the most ubiquitous myths around Michael Jordan: that the basketball superstar transcended race.
Georgia Tech Experts Shed Light on Israel-Hamas War

October 17, 2023

As the war unfolds, Tech experts offer their thoughts on what happened, what comes next, and how the U.S. will be involved.
14th Annual France-Atlanta Event Series Returns to Georgia Tech

September 28, 2023

Since 2010, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Tech have partnered together to present “France-Atlanta: Together towards Innovation”. This multidisciplinary event series takes place every fall and is centered on innovation and designed to foster cooperation and exchange between France and the U.S. Southeast.
A Morning With Walt Disney Animation Studios

September 22, 2023

On Sept. 22, representatives from Walt Disney Animation Studios visited Georgia Tech to describe career opportunities available with the animation filmmaking division. The event was hosted by the School of Literature, Media, and Communication in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology (IPaT).
Lecture Series Highlights Georgia’s Role as 2024 Battleground State

September 18, 2023

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts recently hosted a discussion examining Georgia’s rise to becoming one of the most intriguing political battlegrounds for 2024 and beyond.
Making History, and Passing on the Lessons Learned, Are All in a Day's Work for This Ivan Allen College Alumnus

September 13, 2023

When Antwan Owens, HTS 2021, signed a deal for advertisers to use his name and image in July 2021, he made history as the first NCAA athlete to monetize his career legally. Now, he's chalking up another first: being named as a member of Forbes' inaugural 30 Under 30 Atlanta list.
Ivan Allen College to Host Fall Seminar on Inclusivity in Storytelling and Story Creation

September 5, 2023

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will host a seminar this fall addressing "The Role of Inclusivity in Storytelling and Story Creation," led by Julie Ann "JAC" Crommett.
Debunking Another Myth Surrounding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

August 29, 2023

Housing built using the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit does not lower nearby property values, the study finds.
Investors Force Black Families Out of Home Ownership, New Research Shows

August 7, 2023

Data from 800 neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area between 2007 and 2016 revealed that major investors bought homes in majority-minority neighborhoods far from downtowns and in lower-income areas. These homes were often undervalued because of their minority populations, but they remained desirable and offered good market value.
Researchers Highlight Ethical Issues for Developing Future AI Assistants

July 31, 2023

Researchers from AI-CARING outline the ethical issues up front, with the hope that designers will consider them when developing the next generation of smart assistants.
Philanthropic Foundation Provides Six-Figure Grant to Engage Underrepresented Students in Computational Media

July 11, 2023

A major philanthropic grant is paving the way for more students from underrepresented groups to access computational media programs at Georgia Tech. The $500K grant will fund scholarship opportunities for students interested in video game design, web development, or other interactive media careers.
Christiane Amanpour Receives Ivan Allen Prize

April 25, 2023

International reporter honored for holding the powerful accountable.
The Postdoctoral Fellows Shaping Your Georgia Tech Education

April 20, 2023

Andy Frazee shares how the Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellows bring excellence and innovation to Tech both inside and outside the classroom.