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The Canada Jay is one of the birds struggling in the Pacific Northwest. (Credit: Mason Maron)

After discovering a historic bird survey in the Pacific Northwest, Georgia Tech’s Ben Freeman located the original sites, repeating the surveys three decades later. Each day, he would wake up at four in the morning to locate and visit the research areas — often navigating trails, open forest, and rough terrain on foot.

Anton Leykin

Leykin and his international team are developing an AI-powered interface to link proof verification and computational algebra, aiming to transform how mathematicians collaborate and solve complex problems.

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Each year, more than 100 undergraduates conduct neuroscience research in labs across campus.

Professor Michael Chapman received the Jesse W. Beams Research Award on October 24, 2025.

Professor Michael Chapman has been awarded the 2025 Jesse W. Beams Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of physics.

Lianna Homrich, fourth-year biology major

Fourth-year biology major Lianna Homrich is among the five students named 2025 Ramblin' Royalty. This recognition celebrates students who embody Georgia Tech’s motto, Progress and Service.

Paul Sell of the School of Physics (Photo: Benjamin Zhao/Georgia Tech)

The College of Sciences has named Paul Sell as the new director of the Georgia Tech Observatory. Sell joined the Institute in Fall 2025 as a senior academic professional in the School of Physics.

Experts In The News

A team of researchers from the School of Biological Sciences published a paper on  interlimb training and how it may provide tangible benefits during early-stage rehabilitation following upper limb amputation, especially in cases of partial-hand loss.

Nature Scientific Reports November 5, 2025

As Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, some in the meteorological community are questioning if the traditional way of measuring hurricane strength still tells the full story.

Zachary Handlos, director of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Undergraduate Degree Program at Georgia Tech, believes it might be time to rethink how we classify hurricanes. While the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which rates storms from Category 1 through 5 based solely on maximum wind speed, has been used for decades, Handlos says it doesn’t always capture a storm’s true impact.

“You don’t have to be a tropical cyclone expert to know that the scale has some limitations,” Handlos said. “It doesn’t necessarily portray how strong or impactful a hurricane can be beyond its wind speed.”

11Alive News October 27, 2025

Upcoming Events

Nov
17
2025
Hosted in the Midtown Room of Exhibition Hall, the event supports students looking to build industry connections and advance in the field of AI.
Nov
18
2025
An opportunity for undergraduate neuroscience students to present research, connect with peers, and explore interdisciplinary collaboration through poster presentations.
Nov
19
2025
Featuring Venugopal V. Veeravalli - Henry Magnuski Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nov
19
2025
This interactive event will bring together researchers, educators, and innovators to explore the latest breakthroughs in AI for learning and education.
Nov
20
2025
Discover how strategic outreach can unlock hidden opportunities in neuroscience through this hands-on networking workshop.

Spark: College of Sciences at Georgia Tech

Welcome — we're so glad you're here. Learn more about us in this video, narrated by Susan Lozier, College of Sciences Dean and Sutherland Chair.