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Andrew McShan

Andrew McShan has been awarded a $1.4M NSF CAREER grant to research lipids, and how they interact with proteins in the body. Lipid-protein interactions play a key role in everything from immune responses to energy storage — and could be the key to unlocking universal immunotherapies and cancer treatments, powerful vaccines, and a deeper understanding of our own immune systems.

Tech Tower

The award recognizes outstanding performance by a doctoral student who graduated from a Canadian university. Currently a Hale Visiting Assistant Professor in the Georgia Tech School of Mathematics, Yip earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) in 2024.

By unlocking a new type of origami-inspired folding, a recent physics study could lead to advances in everything from heart stents to airplane wings. (Adobe Stock)

A recent physics study has unlocked a new type of origami-inspired folding, and could lead to advances in everything from heart stents to airplane wings.

Richard Nichols

Professor Emeritus Richard Nichols of the School of Biological Sciences has been recognized for his significant contributions to the field of motor control and learning. 

Alexander Divoux

Alexander Divoux, a mathematics and computer science major, is among the recipients of the 2025 Provost's Academic Excellence Awards.

Christopher Stanzione, Explore LLC's new faculty director

Georgia Tech's Explore Living Learning Community has a new faculty director dedicated to enhancing student engagement through innovative programming and leadership.