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Historical people and places in the School of Psychology. (Credit: Audra Davidson)

Since the early days of the Institute, Georgia Tech students have explored aspects of the mind, brain, and behavior through psychology. To commemorate 100 years of psychology at Georgia Tech, we’re taking a deep dive into its storied history. 

The research team's main object of study, shown here, is structures that consist of large numbers of pores — arranged in columns and rows with cables and rods added at random.

A new theory allows researchers to create easy-to-solve mathematical models using cables, a previously challenging mathematical problem — offering key insights into the behavior of deformable solids, with applications spanning from engineering and biology to nanotechnology.

Nearly 200 students attended the regional Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, hosted in January by Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech recently hosted almost 200 students for the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, where students presented their own work and had the opportunity to connect over research, mentorship, and inclusivity.

Atmospheric River Over California

Faculty members in Georgia Tech's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences share their expertise following the recent storm in California.

Ruth Kanfer and Phillip Ackerman

School of Psychology Professors Ruth Kanfer and Phillip Ackerman have earned the prestigious Dunnette Prize from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for transformative work in theorizing and application of differential psychology to workforce traits, abilities, and motives.

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U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Georgia Institute of Technology as the top public university and No. 3 nationally in energy and fuels research. This is the first year the category has been included in the annual rankings, and Georgia Tech’s dominance reflects the dynamic research and expertise of the Institute.

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Alex Robel, an associate professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech, said pumping sand onshore is far from a perfect solution to stabilize a beach, but it’s “one of the best tools we have in our arsenal.”

“It’s been done in the United States for almost a century in different places and we know how to do it,” Robel said. “We’re good at it.”

But nourishment is only a Band-Aid for erosion. Once cities start replenishing sand, Robel said they have to keep doing it regularly. 

Atlanta Journal Constitution March 24, 2026

A team of researchers including David Hu, a professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Biological Sciences and George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, have visualized mosquito flight behavior for the first time.

Based on their data, the researchers said they don’t think mosquitoes swarm because they’re following the pack. Each appeared to pick up on the cues independently, then found themselves at the same place at the same time.

“It’s like a crowded bar,” said Hu. “Customers aren’t there because they followed each other into the bar. They’re attracted by the same cues: drinks, music, and the atmosphere. The same is true of mosquitoes. Rather than following the leader, the insect follows the signals and happens to arrive at the same spot as the others. They’re good copies of each other.”

A similar story was published by The Economic Times.

ScienceDaily March 22, 2026

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