Carolyn Seepersad has been selected as the new leader of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering! She brings vision for interdisciplinary collaboration & commitment to innovative education to the nation’s No. 2 public ME program. Meet her: b.gatech.edu/3JW9z2T

For 30 years, Georgia Tech operated a 5 MW academic nuclear reactor. It trained generations of engineers, advancing nuclear science and biomedical applications. Now the campus site of the former reactor has been named an American Nuclear Society Nuclear Historic Landmark. b.gatech.edu/4p3n9AA

Founded in 1910, the Georgia Tech Amateur Radio Club is still at it more than 100 years later. They've just hosted their largest radio boot camp ever — and helped 44 students earn their amateur radio licenses. b.gatech.edu/4hWHl4L

Welcoming Doug Williams, who is stepping in as interim dean of the College! He has been our senior associate dean since 2022, advancing student success, faculty development, and other strategic initiatives. b.gatech.edu/4oO0o3p

Inspired by the adaptability of the human eye, Georgia Tech biomedical engineers have created a soft lens that uses light-activated artificial muscles to adjust focus & make precise optical adjustments without electronics or batteries. b.gatech.edu/4nsPG1i

Helluva Engineer. Helluva Dean. Now, Helluva Provost! Meet Georgia Tech's new chief academic officer, our own @rbeyah.bsky.social. b.gatech.edu/3WkmtdS

What’s keeping air taxis and other kinds of advanced air mobility grounded? From engineering, planning, and policy, Georgia Tech researchers explain how the tech is developing and the work left to do: b.gatech.edu/4nnInbd

Georgia Tech engineers are building a cancer "atlas" that will offer a roadmap to finding multiple kinds of tumors earlier than ever — when they’re most treatable. It’s a big swing powered by $49.5M from @arpa-h.bsky.social & starting to deliver on its vision: b.gatech.edu/42LnlvH

Imagine if building new medicines or sustainable materials was as straightforward as snapping together LEGO bricks. That’s what Georgia Tech engineers are working on — creating 8 ready-to-use modules that could be mixed and matched to support different kinds of biotechnology. b.gatech.edu/4hbRLNG

Road curves can be deadly, accounting for 1/4 of fatal crashes. Civil engineers are using AI & a smartphone to calculate safe speeds for curves, helping communities check dangerous stretches much more quickly. They’re deploying the tech in a pilot w/ Georgia’s Forsyth County. b.gatech.edu/3KKjyZc

Dean’s Scholar & biomedical engineering student Nathan Wallace has used a prosthetic leg for most of his life. Now he’s using his experience as an amputee to help researchers design and test better robotic prostheses powered by AI. b.gatech.edu/3KL09HD

Not a bad way to spend a couple of weeks: 3 @ece PhD students have been in Alaska capitalizing on its unique geography and research tools to study the Earth’s upper atmosphere. b.gatech.edu/48Jx3Ck

We loved seeing hundreds of young faces light up with the thrill of exploration and discovery at our 2nd STEM Fest — a partnership with alumnus Calvin Mackie and his organization, STEM Global Action. b.gatech.edu/46M4DVK

A big week on North Ave. First, ranking No. 3. Now opening our new hangar facility & Aircraft Prototyping Lab. It’s purpose-built to advance electric & hybrid electric propulsion and autonomous flight systems. Check it out!

Reclaiming our spot at #️⃣3️⃣ in the new @usnews.com rankings for undergrad engineering. We also notched 3 of the nation’s top programs, in: * Environmental engineering * Biomedical engineering * Industrial engineering – No. 1 for the 25th straight year! See the full rundown: b.gatech.edu/3W5esZW

Help stroke survivors regain their stride? Yeah, #WeCanDoThat. b.gatech.edu/42CGOyj

We’re doubling the power of our Clark Scholars Program, thanks to an $11M investment from the Clark Foundation. The gift means we’ll be able to support 2x as many engineering students with scholarships, mentoring, community, and much, much more. b.gatech.edu/3Vk7gc8

Full house to hear from alumnus Greg White about his career in private equity, the value of taking risks, and how he still uses his engineering skills at our latest Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, hosted by @rbeyah.bsky.social.

With the largest single gift in Tech history, 1957 mechanical engineering grad John Durstine will seed bold ideas & unique student experiences. And he’ll ensure our world-class faculty members have unprecedented resources to change the world. b.gatech.edu/41Z3KI7

Same shipping time but cheaper? A new Georgia Tech study shows moving Atlanta-bound cargo through Savannah instead of West Coast ports is just as fast and costs less. b.gatech.edu/45ZoEHX

Fast charging is supposed to wear out batteries. Except, what if it didn’t? Georgia Tech engineers found higher currents can actually make batteries made from zinc last longer. It’s a first step to making them an attractive alternative to lithium-ion batteries. b.gatech.edu/47dOLNK

Understanding how tiny fans propel water bugs across water can inspire energy efficient, mini robots. b.gatech.edu/474KbkT

Making breathable air for astronauts is a complex process with heavy machinery that needs frequent maintenance. Not ideal as humans stretch deeper into space. Georgia Tech aerospace engineers have produced oxygen with a simpler, lighter system – using magnets. b.gatech.edu/4oOn5Wb

As students return to campus next week, they’ll find a new cycle track for bikes, scooters & skateboards — thanks partly to civil & environmental engineering students who worked on the idea as part of their senior design project & then as engineers at the track’s design firm. b.gatech.edu/45QsDrr

Inspired by sea shells, @christos-edward.bsky.social has created a process to make normally unpredictable recycled plastic both reliable and strong. How he’s using nature’s approach: b.gatech.edu/4m8Bt9O

A motorcycle accident derailed Ignacio Montoya’s plans for life just as he was preparing to graduate from Georgia Tech in 2012. Now he’s back for a Ph.D. and working to help others with spinal cord injuries live better, more independent lives. b.gatech.edu/4ltAXSO

A future of autonomous drones, air taxis, and other new aircraft means more crowded skies in urban areas — and much different flying conditions. Aerospace engineer Marilyn Smith is creating tools to predict these tricky conditions & plan for safe flying. b.gatech.edu/4557F6U

Shao-Yun Hsu has spent years honing her medical & surgical skills. But to really help patients with lymphedema, she decided she needed one more degree: a Georgia Tech biomedical engineering Ph.D. With Brandon Dixon, she's working to supercharge lymph node transplant surgery. b.gatech.edu/44WKrzE

Our competition teams have been cleaning up this summer! The newest podium finish comes from the Georgia Tech Solar Racing team, which debuted an all-new custom car. They drove 170 miles right into 3rd place at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix. b.gatech.edu/4lEBn9C

In low earth orbit, on the moon, out to Mars, and far beyond, Georgia Tech engineers are helping humans push deeper and deeper into space. We're creating the robots and electronics for extreme environments and the systems astronauts will need for long-duration spaceflight. b.gatech.edu/3TMVaYk

It’s a three-peat for our civil and environmental engineering Sustainable Solutions Team! The defending champs took top honors again at the ASCE competition for their ideas to revitalize an old office building and the surrounding areas. b.gatech.edu/4kSRDTy

Electric engines. Computer vision. EV-capable power grids. Autonomous vehicles. See how Georgia Tech electrical and computer engineering researchers are helping create the cars of the future: b.gatech.edu/4kJRHF0

A Georgia Tech researcher analyzing more than a century of climate science publications has found women in the field are just as productive and successful as their male peers. Yet they tend to have shorter careers & fewer total publications. New study in @pnas.org: bit.ly/464rBZC

Georgia Tech engineers have found forest waste can help keep road pollution out of rivers and lakes — one natural resource helping protect another. They mixed biochar and top soil to filter out and break down heavy metals, oil & other pollutants from stormwater washing off roads: bit.ly/44G8cM2

Georgia Tech engineers have created an “exploding” capsule able to deliver insulin and other drugs that usually require an injection — no needle required. It’s the latest innovation from Mark Prausnitz's lab: bit.ly/3TYDDfF

What will 21st century flight look like? Georgia Tech engineers are exploring new ideas and designs for passenger aircraft, air taxis, autonomous drones, and more to fly us (and our cargo) more sustainably and economically. See how the future of flight is taking shape: bit.ly/4eCAf3B

Alumnus, faculty member & @gtresearchnews.bsky.social EVP Tim Lieuwen has received the ASME Medal — the highest & most distinguished honor from @asmedotorg.bsky.social. He’s recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy & workforce development. Congrats, Tim! bit.ly/44oWUvF

Georgia Tech engineers in @gatechmse.bsky.social are sending advanced solar cell designs to space to see how well they perform. Our friends at the Georgia Tech Research Institute have the scoop: bit.ly/40qAh8V

Jupiter's moon Europa is a deadly, radioactive place. And yet its underground ocean may be the best place in our solar system to find life. Georgia Tech electrical engineers are building the hardened electronics needed to survive the harsh environment & explore Europa's waters. bit.ly/4k8ZNq8

Hire more controllers, train them faster & optimize scheduling. Just a few of the key recommendations from a @nationalacademies.org report on the nation’s shortage of air traffic controllers. Aerospace engineer Karen Feigh helped write it and shares some of the details: bit.ly/4ejKvhb

Go here, not there! Georgia Tech engineers in @drannabellesinger.bsky.social's lab show how two brain regions quickly adapt when navigating changing environments. Their insights can help us better understand brain diseases that impair those processes. bit.ly/4ngKuyD

Autonomous vehicles — air taxis, drones, cars — are enticing targets for hackers bent on death or destruction. Aerospace engineers are on the front lines of fighting back, creating control systems that anticipate attackers, decipher their intent, and mitigate their impact. bit.ly/43KY2uA

Big congrats to Georgia Tech Motorsports for their podium finish at the Formula SAE Michigan competition. 3️⃣rd overall, 1️⃣st in endurance, and a lot of hard work that produced the team’s best results in 20 years. b.gatech.edu/403aH9M

Atlanta to Japan in a couple of hours? It's one of the possibilities of research in an area of ultrafast flight called hypersonics. But flying at Mach 5 or faster introduces a host of challenges, and Georgia Tech engineers are on the case. b.gatech.edu/4kTm3G5

For decades, researchers have sought a more reliable battery than lithium ion. Solid-state batteries are less flammable and can hold more energy, but they often require intense pressure to function. New research from Georgia Tech could change that. b.gatech.edu/4kYB6Oi

This steel structure and electric propeller are the first steps toward what will eventually be a flying lab. It'll help Georgia Tech and NASA engineers develop and test the tech for future air taxis, cargo drones, and other future aircraft. Meet the RAVEN: b.gatech.edu/4ksZxmZ

Civil engineering student Gabriel Ackall has won the top honor for engineering undergrads this year — a recognition of his leadership and excellence in research, professional societies, and the classroom. Congrats, Gabe! b.gatech.edu/4dOdycD

It’s not quite Venus, but flying through the volcanic fog of an erupting volcano gave Georgia Tech engineers a great trial run of instruments headed to our planetary neighbor next year. b.gatech.edu/43rNLSy

Ask students how to make our community better and they deliver! Check out winners & finalists for our latest FAIR Tech competition — peer-to-peer storage, custom campus maps for people with mobility impairments & a better way to find free food. b.gatech.edu/3H6FAnc

A year after launching the nation’s first AI Makerspace in collab with NVIDIA & Penguin Solutions, it's already DOUBLED in power. We put that power right into Georgia Tech students' hands. And they're already getting creative. b.gatech.edu/43EYgDo