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Joshua Weitz, professor, School of Biological Sciences

Held this summer in a virtual format, the fourth annual Quantitative Biosciences “Hands-On Modeling Workshop” focused on the basics of epidemics modeling. Joshua Weitz and Pablo Bravo share thoughts on how they ran the virtual workshop — along with ideas and advice for those looking to host similar online events. 

Savannah - GA Smart Communities Challenge

For two years, a team of researchers led by Kim Cobb have been working in flood-vulnerable Savannah and Chatham County to improve emergency response and preparedness in a coastal region whose past, present, and future are inextricably linked to water.

Magnetic Solitons in a Bose-Einstein Condensate (X. Chai, Georgia Tech).

Teams led by School of Physics' Chandra Raman and University of Trento have independently created magnetic solitons in a Bose-Einstein condensate, made from atoms with different spins. The experiments establish a new playground for exploring quantum solitons.

Students from around the world took part in the Georgia Tech Topology Student Workshop June 8-12.

From talks on math and equity, to virtual tea time and Vinyasa yoga, Margalit shares lessons and successes from this year's remote "Topology and Geometry Workshop" as a way for faculty, students, and mentors to successfully create and cultivate meaningful communities and connections.

Kathryn Lanier (PhD Chem 17), Maria Soto-Giron (PhD BI 18), and Nseabasi Ufot (Psy 02) are included in a new program designed to recognize the achievements of young Georgia Institute of Technology alumni who are improving the human condition.

Kathryn Lanier (PhD Chem 17), Maria Soto-Giron (PhD BI 18), and Nseabasi Ufot (Psy 02) are included in a new program designed to recognize the achievements of young Georgia Institute of Technology alumni who are improving the human condition.

Felix Herrmann

Felix Herrmann is the recipient of the 2020 Reginald Fessenden Award, presented by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG). He is receiving this award with Charles (Chuck) Mosher, of ConocoPhillips, which recognizes their pioneering work in the development and application of compressive sensing (CS) in seismology.