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Simone Anderson is a second-year biology student from Alpharetta, Georgia.

Simone Anderson and Grace Ahn discuss their transfer process to campus, getting accustomed to Georgia Tech, and a few tips, lessons, and pieces of advice for fellow transfer students. 

"Big Momma" Coral Before Disease. Credit: Dr. Dave Gilliam Nova Southeastern University

Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease is ravaging Florida's coral reefs, with 20 out of 45 coral species in the state's waters already infected. School of Chemistry and Biochemistry assistant professor Neha Garg has received an NSF CAREER Award to help battle this rapidly spreading disease. 

Julia Kubanek

Julia Kubanek, professor of biological sciences and chemistry and biochemistry, and associate dean for Research in Georgia Tech’s College of Sciences, has been named vice president for Interdisciplinary Research, effective July 1.

Multi Pipette

The College of Sciences-led team that developed the Covid-19 testing program for Georgia Tech — along with a pair of Chemistry faculty leading a new diversity initiative, excellence in teaching — are honored with Institute Research Awards for 2020-2021.

The team's interactive map shows the risk level of attending an event, given the event size and location (assuming 10:1 ascertainment bias). The risk level is the estimated chance (0-100%) that at least one Covid-19 positive individual will be present.

Professors in the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Physics capture top annual honors from the Georgia Tech chapter of Sigma Xi scientific research society.

Teaching Outdoors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Instead of grades from faculty, it's evaluations from the students for the Class of 1934 Awards from the Center for Teaching and Learning. 40 College of Sciences faculty are among those who are receiving honors and accolades.