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Paving the Way for Critical Mineral Production
Neha Garg
The Natural Products Reports Lectureship recognizes Garg’s outstanding research in the field of natural products: biological molecules that are responsible for medical innovations and new methods of treating disease caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Garg’s research encompasses microbiological communities in both humans and corals.
Abouzar Kaboudian and Flavio Fenton
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day for Flavio Fenton to have the heart on his mind. Fenton has been fascinated by the human heart for 30 years.
Glenn Lightsey in space lab
Plans are underway for the next big phase of Georgia Tech’s outer space mission with the launch of the Space Research Initiative (SRI) on campus. The SRI team will work to strengthen interdisciplinary relationships in space research at Georgia Tech, which will lead to creation of an Interdisciplinary Research Institute (IRI) by 2025.
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Postdocs push the boundaries of what is possible in a variety of fields. However, despite their significant role in academic institutions, there are many misconceptions surrounding the role of a postdoc.
Historical people and places in the School of Psychology. (Credit: Audra Davidson)
Since the early days of the Institute, Georgia Tech students have explored aspects of the mind, brain, and behavior through psychology. To commemorate 100 years of psychology at Georgia Tech, we’re taking a deep dive into its storied history. 
The research team's main object of study, shown here, is structures that consist of large numbers of pores — arranged in columns and rows with cables and rods added at random.
A new theory allows researchers to create easy-to-solve mathematical models using cables, a previously challenging mathematical problem — offering key insights into the behavior of deformable solids, with applications spanning from engineering and biology to nanotechnology.
Nearly 200 students attended the regional Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, hosted in January by Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech recently hosted almost 200 students for the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, where students presented their own work and had the opportunity to connect over research, mentorship, and inclusivity.
Atmospheric River Over California
Faculty members in Georgia Tech's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences share their expertise following the recent storm in California.
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U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Georgia Institute of Technology as the top public university and No. 3 nationally in energy and fuels research. This is the first year the category has been included in the annual rankings, and Georgia Tech’s dominance reflects the dynamic research and expertise of the Institute.
Ruth Kanfer and Phillip Ackerman
School of Psychology Professors Ruth Kanfer and Phillip Ackerman have earned the prestigious Dunnette Prize from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) for transformative work in theorizing and application of differential psychology to workforce traits, abilities, and motives.