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Long before distance learning was a global concept, Georgia Tech pioneered the Distance Math program for exceptional high school students. Now, in its 20th year, the program serves a record number of students.
Mao will use the $450,000 grant to develop new statistical techniques and models for extracting information hidden in networks, with applications spanning biology, economics, engineering, and beyond. The five-year award is NSF’s most prestigious funding for untenured assistant professors.
The Princeton Review and Niche awarded Tech the top spot on their lists of best values for 2025.
In two studies, Ph.D. student Yiren Ren's research explores music’s impact on learning, memory, and emotions. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music with a strong emotional tone can reshape the quality of existing memories. Her findings suggest that music could be used for therapeutic interventions for cognitive function, or in conditions like PTSD and depression.
Second-year biology student Anu Iyer’s groundbreaking research is revolutionizing Parkinson’s disease detection. Through a three-second phone call, her team’s machine-learning model can detect Parkinson’s with 97 percent accuracy.
Georgia Tech achieved a record $5.3 billion economic impact in 2023, the highest in the state of Georgia. The university has driven significant economic growth, accounting for 24% of the University System of Georgia’s total impact and 42% of its economic growth since 2019. Additionally, Georgia Tech leads in employment impact, supporting 34,000 jobs across the state.
