Georgia Tech, Here and Abroad
President Ángel Cabrera writes about a recent trip to Europe that increased his appreciation of Georgia Tech’s international reputation, global impact, and the value Tech’s global presence creates back home.
Connecting Childhood Trauma to Conflict in Adulthood
A recent study by Georgia Tech researchers suggests that childhood maltreatment is associated with work-family conflict due to reduced perceptions of control and social support in adulthood, such as reduced supervisor and spousal support.
Everyone in the Georgia Tech community can look forward to a day off on Monday, July 4. For students, a day without classes on Tuesday, July 5, offers an extended break.
The University System of Georgia (USG) released its annual report highlighting the significant economic impact that Georgia’s higher education institutions had across the state. The study shows that the USG contributed a total of $19.3 billion to Georgia’s economy during the 2021 fiscal year, with nearly $4.2 billion of that from Georgia Tech.
Tuesday morning, President Ángel Cabrera embarked on his first Georgia tour as president, resuming an Institute tradition that the pandemic put on hold the past two years. By the time the tour wraps on Thursday, he will have traveled nearly 550 miles around the state.
Researchers Receive ARPA-E Funding for Eco-Friendly, High-Voltage Circuit Breaker
Replacing the greenhouse gas SF6 in high-voltage circuit breakers with a clean alternative is critical as the U.S. looks to upgrade its aging electrical infrastructure. The Department of Energy recently awarded nearly $4 million to a team of researchers from Georgia Tech to lead the charge.
Jennifer Howe Named Vice President for Development
Jennifer Howe, vice president of Advancement at the University of Dayton, has been named Georgia Tech’s next vice president for Development, effective Aug. 15. Howe brings more than 25 years of experience in university development, advancement, and alumni relations.
Whether you have a yard or a patio, you can grow your own food with a little effort and care. Steve Place, horticulturalist in Infrastructure and Sustainability, shares his tips from the rooftop garden of The Kendeda Building.
Title IX — the federal law that prevents discrimination based on sex by any education program receiving federal funds — turns 50 today. The clause, part of the legislation passed in 1972, made a monumental impact on the quest for equality and continues to do so half a century later.
Özel is a professor of astronomy and physics and associate dean for Research at the University of Arizona’s College of Science. Her research focuses on theoretical, computational, plasma, nuclear, and high energy astrophysics — along with black holes, neutron stars, and high performance computing.
