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The mesmerizing flow of a sidewinder moving obliquely across desert sands has captivated biologists for centuries and has been variously studied over the years, but questions remained about how the snakes produce their unique motion. Sidewinders are pit vipers, specifically rattlesnakes, native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Colleagues, students, alumni, and friends honor the remarkable life and work of Bridgette A. Barry, a renowned professor of biochemistry and biophysics in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, who also a longtime member of the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience.
An annual award from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Ivan Allen Jr. prize honors individuals who have stood up for moral principles at the risk of their careers and livelihoods.
The rise of "deepfakes" — videos that are computer-enhanced to impersonate real people in a way that average people may not be able to determine they're fake — is getting the attention of a School of Psychology graduate student. Zachary Tidler is conducting research to better understand if certain individuals are fooled by this manipulated media more often than others, and if so, why.
Join us in congratulating Greg Gibson, Michelle Wong, Anton Bryksin, Karen Ethier, Gary Newnam, and Cristian Crisan — recipients of 2020 Petit Institute Annual Awards and members of the IBB community recognized for their hard work, accomplishments, and dedication throughout 2020.
The Center for Chemical Evolution at Georgia Tech is ending its 10-year mission with scientific accomplishments and influence among origins of life researchers, while preparing the next generation of scientists.
