President Ángel Cabrera isn’t just the first native of Spain to lead an American university. He’s also just one of a handful of Hispanic and Latinx leaders to serve as presidents of major U.S. institutions of higher education. He shared his thoughts as part of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.
Marta Hatzell Named Moore Inventor Fellow
Hatzell and four other fellows will each receive $825,000 to further the development of new tools and technologies that promise to accelerate progress in the Gordon and Betty Moorer Foundation’s areas of interest: scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and patient care.
Tech Professor Reimagining Global Philanthropy
Kirk Bowman, a professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, has spent years going to and from the Global South, learning about its people and cultures. Recently, he’s explored a new approach to philanthropy, providing 32 grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to communities in Brazil. Now, he’s bringing back what he’s learned to Tech students.
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Introduction to Python
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Career Center Presents: Networking 101
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