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Studying electrochromic properties

A serendipitous discovery by a graduate student has led to materials that quickly change color from completely clear to a range of vibrant hues — and back again. The work could have applications in everything from skyscraper windows that control the amount of light and heat coming in and out of a building, to switchable camouflage and visors for military applications, and even color-changing cosmetics and clothing. It also helps fill a knowledge gap in a key area of materials science and chemistry.

Vibrating robots with magnetic interactions

A Georgia Tech team that includes School of Physics' Dan Goldman has been awarded $6.25 million by the Department of Defense (DoD) to use collective emergent behavior to achieve task-oriented objectives. 

CEISMC Summer PEAKS - Artbotics

Effective immediately, the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) will become a unit within the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U).

Susan Lozier

Susan Lozier, distinguished professor of Ocean Sciences at Duke University, has accepted the role of dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair in the College of Sciences.

Amanda Stockton piloting Team FELDSPAR's aerial drone (Credit Mike Toillion)

In summer 2018, Amanda Stockton led the scientific expedition team known as FELDSPAR: the Field Exploration and Life Detection Sampling for Planetary and Astrobiology Research. Funded by the NASA Astrobiology’s PSTAR program, team FELDSPAR is investigating the distribution of life amongst fresh lava fields in the volcanically active regions of Iceland.

Lyubomir Lichev

As a building coordinator for the School of Biological Sciences, Lyubomir “Lyubo” Lichev takes care of the facility, but more importantly, he takes care of people.