“Use of Domestic Wastewater for Food Production”
PIs: Valerie Thomas (PubPol)
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Incremental Funding: $91,019
What Does Georgia Tech Think?
Selected Press for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
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Omar Asensio (PubPol) and his Smart Community Project “Civic Data Science for Equitable Development” with Clio Andris (CRP) for the city of Savannah were highlighted in articles in Saporta Report and Atlanta Daily World, August 6. Doug Hooker (MS TSP 1985) of the Atlanta Regional Commission, was quoted in both articles, which were based on the Georgia Tech news release.
André Brock (LMC) was quoted in “Karens Would Like to Speak to the Manager about this Whole ‘Karen’ Thing.” NJ.com (*by subscription), July 19.
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Welcome from Dean Husbands Fealing
As dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, I extend a warm welcome to all of our students, staff, and faculty as we begin this new semester together. I want to especially welcome our new students, who are just beginning their educational journey at Georgia Tech. I would also like to welcome our College’s new tenure-track faculty. Read more
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Jackets Protect Jackets: Campaign for a Safe Return to Campus
Pay attention to Tech Moving Forward signs; wear a mask; be aware and up-to-date on preventative safety measures! Read more
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Search Committee for Next Chair of Public Policy Announced
An international search for the next chair of School of Public Policy will be launched in fall 2020. Dean Husbands Fealing announced the search committee members. Richard Utz, professor and chair of the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, will chair the committee. Read more
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Modern Languages Expands Committment Global Committment by Launching Hebrew and Swahili Programs
For the first time this Fall 2020 semester, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology will be able to study introductory Hebrew and Swahili. Open to undergraduates and graduates alike, the courses will be available for registration during Georgia Tech’s Phase II registration, August 1-21.
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Faculty Research and Scholarship on COVID-19
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In the Race for Better Covid-19 Tests, Georgia Tech and CACP Expertise Plays a Crucial Role
Georgia Tech faculty at units including the School of Public Policy’s HomeLab are working as part of the NIH’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative to speed development, evaluation, and commercialization of new Covid-19 tests for use at home, in doctor’s offices, and in labs.
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DILAC Students Write HTML-based Code for IndieCade Covid-19 Game Simulations
One of the greatest challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic is convincing people to take the necessary actions to protect their own and others’ safety and “flatten the curve.” Georgia Tech and partners in this year’s IndieCade International games festival take on the challenge with Jamming the Curve on Sept. 15-Oct. 1. Faculty and students in the College's Digital Integrative Liberal Arts Center (DILAC) have written code for HTML-based simulations that will allow developers to use real scientific data in their games. Science experts will be involved to provide feedback on the games.
IndieCade Jamming the Curve
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Singh and Hong Study Sheds Light on Disparities in Autism Services in Georgia
The paper, “Contextualizing the Social and Structural Constraints of Accessing Autism Services among Single Black Female Caregivers” by HSOC Associate Professor Jennifer Singh and Alice Hong (MS HSTS 2019), details the experiences of 21 metro Atlanta women navigating a web of medical and bureaucratic hurdles to get help for their children. Read more
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Omar Asensio to Work with Savannah on Smart Cities Challenge Project
Public Policy's Omar Asensio will work with the city of Savannah to build a data hub and analytics platform to help guide more equitable development in the city. The project is one of four Georgia Institute of Communities Smart Communities Challenge winners and builds upon Asensio's 2018 project with the city of Albany.
Asensio Savannah Project
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College Welcomes Twelve New Faculty
Twelve new faculty take up positions in our six schools. Their expertise will enrich our endeavors in teaching, research, and public outreach. We offer them an enthusiastic welcome to our community!
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Doug Flamming Invited to Join Hesburgh Teaching Fellows
Flamming, professor in the School of History and Sociology, is a Fall 2020 Hesburgh Award Teaching Fellow. The program brings together mid-career and senior faculty to work on initiatives that further enhance student learning. Read more
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Kate Pride Brown and Todd Michney Named to Class of 1969 Teaching Fellows
Brown and Michney, both assistant professors in the School of History and Sociology, are members of the 2021-22 cohort of the Class of 1969 Teaching Fellows. The fellowships support assistant professors in working on reflective teaching using insights from evidence-based teaching research and exposure to innovative teaching methods.
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Karen Head and Matthew Oliver Selected for Emerging Leaders Program
LMC's Karen Head and Econ's Matthew Oliver will participate in the provost's Emerging Leaders Program during 2020-2021.
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Kranzberg Professor John Krige Retires; Named Professor Emeritus
A preeminent scholar of history, a beloved teacher, and dedicated contributor to his profession and Georgia Tech, John Krige retired August 1, 2020. Read more
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Influential Film Scholar Angela Dalle Vacche Retires; Appointed Professor Emerita
An influential scholar of film history and theory, Dalle Vacche retired after nearly 19 years of service in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication and has been appointed as Professor Emerita. She has numerous Africa-centric projects on the horizon, as well as a new degree. Read more
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Rebecca Burnett Retires After 13 Years at Georgia Tech; Named Professor Emerita - 2007
Director of the Writing and Communication Program (WCP), Burnett innovated the WOVEN approach to teaching and learning communication and other key programs with a goal of building a culture of communication for all Georgia Tech students. Read more
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Modern Languages Lecturer Kimiaki Yamaguchi Retires
On faculty as a lecturer since 2006, Yamaguchi has taught Japanese to many Georgia Tech students. Read more
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Economics Alumnus Nicholas Pinto Awarded Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
Pinto earned a B.S. in Economics and in Math in 2019. He is currently working toward a Master’s in Education with the fellowship certification at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Read more
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ModLangs and LMC Graduate Inaugural Class of GMC Master's Students
Check out highlights from the work of 11 graduating students, the inaugural classes of the M.S. in Global Media and Cultures and the M.S. in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies programs, who are preparing to “change the conversation.” Read more
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