The snapping of a finger was first depicted in ancient Greek art around 300 B.C. Today, that same snap initiates evil forces for the villain Thanos in Marvel’s latest Avengers movie. Both media inspired a group of Georgia Tech researchers to study the physics of a finger snap and determine how friction plays a critical role.
Georgia Tech has selected Maria Cimilluca as the inaugural vice president for Infrastructure and Sustainability. Under Cimilluca’s leadership, the newly created unit will continue to evolve and improve Tech’s 400-acre campus.
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to help with various aspects of Georgia Tech Commencement events. Fall Commencement will take place Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18. View opportunities and sign up for a shift.
Covid-19 vaccines are available to all Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff, as well as their family members ages 12 and older. Third doses are available to those who qualify — learn more. A vaccine clinic will take place on campus today. No clinics will take place next week.
Keep testing weekly, even if you have been vaccinated, to help make Georgia Tech as safe and healthy as possible. Fast and free saliva-based asymptomatic testing is available to all students, faculty, and staff. Test sites will close at noon Tuesday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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