February 20, 2026
The Challenges and Opportunities of Cold Weather and Technology
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In labs chilled to 4 kelvins (-450 degrees!) and on expeditions to polar regions, Georgia Tech scientists are discovering how extreme cold simultaneously challenges and advances technology in computing, space exploration, and more.

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February 16, 2026
Finding His Path Through Undergraduate Research
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Sam Lucas’ journey from a summer undergraduate research program to a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering highlights how early research experiences can shape long-term academic and career paths

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February 16, 2026
Obstacle or Accelerator? How Imperfections Affect Material Strength
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Research from Georgia Tech is showing how cracks occur and spread through materials — and how best to prevent them.

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February 10, 2026
National Academy of Engineering Elects David McDowell
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Professor emeritus and founding executive director of the Institute for Materials is recognized for his computational work modeling metal alloys and designing materials.

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February 3, 2026
Smaller, Smarter, Speedier, Stacked: Engineering Next-Gen Computing
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At Georgia Tech, engineers are finding new ways to shrink transistors, make systems more efficient, and design better computers to power technologies not yet imagined.

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January 29, 2026
Confronting the Roadblocks in Medical Technology Innovation
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Clinicians and researchers outlined why breakthrough devices often fall short in clinical settings and emphasized the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and practical workflow integration.

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January 22, 2026
Wearing the Future
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From smart textiles to brain-computer links, Georgia Tech engineers are designing wearables that connect humans and machines more closely than ever to sense, respond, and heal.

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January 21, 2026
New Cryogenic Vacuum Chamber Cuts Noise for Quantum Ion Trapping
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Researchers have developed an improved vacuum chamber that reduces noise for quantum ion trapping research.

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January 15, 2026
Initiative Lead Q&A: Hailong Chen Drives Innovation in Electrochemical Manufacturing and Recycling
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Georgia Tech’s Electrochemical Manufacturing and Recycling initiative aims to revolutionize energy-intensive industries.

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January 12, 2026
Apple Vision Pro Powers New Wave of Immersive Education
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Spatial computing is transforming engineering education at Georgia Tech and opening new paths for entrepreneurship and technical training.

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January 5, 2026
Georgia Tech Climbs to No. 2 University in Federally Sponsored Research Expenditures
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This is the Institute’s best ranking in the National Science Foundation’s annual survey.

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December 18, 2025
Nuclear Waste: What It Is — and What It Isn’t
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Nuclear waste can be managed safely with proper safety protocols. Researchers at Georgia Tech and around the world are working on safer reactor designs, advanced monitoring, and innovative recycling methods to turn nuclear waste into new opportunities — f

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