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Summer Hydration

As temperatures rise, proper hydration and heat acclimatization can help maintain physical and mental health. School of Biological Sciences Professor Mindy Millard-Stafford and Adjunct Professor Mike Sawka discuss best practices and strategies to avoid heat-related illness and dehydration while optimizing performance.

David Lloyd George (PHYS 2024) breaks the world record for the most muscle-ups in 24 hours.

A School of Physics alumnus has broken the world record for the most muscle-ups in 24 hours.

The kickoff meeting marked the first time that a large group of team members came together in person. Team members shared what they will bring to the mission and spent time refining the goals and requirements of the mission.

Georgia Tech is leading a revolutionary NASA mission to image black holes from space, overcoming the limits of Earth-based telescopes. With twin orbiting instruments, the SPRITE project could unlock unprecedented views of the universe’s most mysterious objects. 

A view of Jezero Mons from the publication. The mountain is ~21 km across.

Researchers have discovered evidence that a mountain on the rim of Jezero Crater — where NASA’s Perseverance Rover is currently collecting samples for possible return to Earth — is likely a volcano. The research could add critical clues to the habitability and volcanism of Mars, transforming how we understand Mars’ geologic history.

Eric Shen

Eric Shen loves art and science in equal measure — and believes it’s possible for creatives to build STEM careers that foster joy. Learn about his unexpected path to becoming a research engineer in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

The human brain has 86 billion neurons that make trillions of connections. Grafissimo/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

The concept, cool yet maybe a little creepy, is known as mind uploading. 

Experts In The News

In an article published by The Conversation, Benjamin Freeman, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences, discusses his research, including a recent study on how mountain birds in the Pacific Northwest are responding to climate change.

The Conversation November 27, 2025

Assistant Professor Christopher Carr co-authored an article published in The Conversation that discusses NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars. Carr characterizes the mission as a “testament to a new era in spaceflight”.

The Conversation November 13, 2025

Upcoming Events

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2026
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2026
Join the Spatial Ecology and Paleontology Lab for Fossil Fridays! Become a fossil hunter and help discover how vertebrate communities have changed through time.
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22
2026
On the grounds between the Howey and Mason Buildings, several telescopes are typically set up for viewing, and visitors are also invited to bring their own telescope.
Jan
23
2026
Join the Spatial Ecology and Paleontology Lab for Fossil Fridays! Become a fossil hunter and help discover how vertebrate communities have changed through time.

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.