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Research

“The Role of Leaders in Nuclear Politics”

PI: Rachel Whitlark (INTA)

Sponsor: Stanton Foundation

Funding: $103,280

“Evaluating the Effects OF Temporal Discounting”

PI: Meghan Denham (CACP)

Sponsor: Emory University

Funding: $20,223

“Ricoh Accessibility and Usability Research Support Program”

PI: Brad Fain (CACP)

Sponsor: Ricoh Americas Corp.

Funding: $9,000

“Study of Sustainable Woody Biomass”

PI: Alice Favero (SPP)

Sponsor: Enviva

Funding: $24,000

What Does Georgia Tech Think?

Selected Press for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Johnny Smith (HSOC) was interviewed by NPR for Experts Hope Pent-Up Demand Will Revive Pandemic-Hit Industries,” broadcast Jan. 8 on Morning Edition.

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall (INTA) was mentioned in the article Biden to Restore Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Aides to Senior White House Posts,” published Jan. 13 in the New York Times.

Milton Mueller and Hans Klein (SPP) were quoted in the article,Big Tech’s Uneasy Balance of Capitalism, Censorship, published Jan. 14 in Tech Target.

Johnny Smith (HSOC) was mentioned in the article, The True History Behind ‘One Night in Miami,’” published Jan. 15 in Smithsonian.

EarSketch, a project co-led by Brian Magerko, professor of digital media in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, was mentioned in the article Pharrell Williams, Georgia Tech & Amazon Partner on Education Project,” published Jan. 20, 2021 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall (INTA) was mentioned in the article Georgia grads working in Biden administration,” published Jan. 21 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Georgia Institute of Technology's decision to award Dr. Anthony Fauci with the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage was detailed in Georgia Tech Honors Anthony Fauci with Social Courage Award,” published Jan. 25, 2021 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Marilyn Brown (SPP) was interviewed for the article,How Biden climate policy might impact Georgia,” published Jan. 29 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Articles & Commentary

Todd Michney (HSOC) published an article with journalist Max Blau, Terror in the City Too Busy to Hate: How the English Avenue School Bombing Challenged Atlanta’s Popular Myth of Racial Progress,” in Atlanta Studies on Dec. 12.

Scott Ganz (SPP) co-authored the article “Is the U.S. Holdup of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Justified?” for The Dispatch on Jan. 25, 2021.

Kaye Husbands Fealing, Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, was quoted in the article “Power of a Post: Democracy in a Digital Age,” published Jan. 31, 2021, in Technique.

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State of the College

Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing outlined her vision for the College at her inaugural State of the College address Jan. 28.

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Georgia Tech to Award Dr. Anthony S. Fauci the 2021 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage

“Amid the crisis, Dr. Fauci’s conscientious leadership continues to provide sound guidance, clarity, and hope to our citizens, our communities, and our institutions as we battle Covid-19,” said Kaye Husbands Fealing, dean of the Ivan Allen College for Liberal Arts, which was also named after the former Atlanta mayor and Tech alumnus. “For his truth, for his exemplary dedication, and his courage, Dr. Fauci is most deserving of this prize.”

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Georgia Tech’s School of Economics Celebrates its Success, and 50 Years Granting Degrees

The School of Economics celebrates its golden anniversary with a look back on its past and a look forward at its future.

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A Hub for Law, Science, and Technology in the School of Public Policy

The Law, Science, and Technology (LST) program in the School of Public Policy not only serves as a resource for students and alumni interested in legal careers. It is also increasingly becoming a hub for discussion of issues at the intersection of law and technology.

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Revitalizing the U.S-China Science Relationship

Academic and research relationships between China and the United States are vital for scientific advancement worldwide, panelists said during a Jan. 15 discussion.

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Race Beyond Borders: New AGSC-led Initiative to Explore Atlanta’s Role in Global Conversation on Race

The Atlanta Global Studies Center is co-sponsoring a project to discuss ways to address racial inequities that negatively affect the Atlanta region, according to Anna Westerstahl Stenport, co-director of the Center and chair of the School of Modern Languages.

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Ivan Allen College Faculty Provide Insight on What to Expect from the Biden Administration

As the Biden administration settles into office, major questions remain about how it will approach various issues, from technology policy to energy and the environment, Iran, Russia, and more. We asked Ivan Allen College faculty members to offer their perspectives on what to expect from the administration.

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Faculty News

Husbands Fealing Reappointed to NSF Equal Opportunities Committee

The committee advises the National Science Foundation on ways to broaden opportunities for women, minorities, and disabled people in science, engineering, and related fields.

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Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall Named Homeland Security Advisor

Sherwood-Randall, distinguished professor of the practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, will be responsible for helping the Biden administration prepare for cyber intrusions, pandemics, and terror attacks.

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Rubin Appointed Co-Editor of ‘Terrorism and Political Violence’

Rubin, associate professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, has been involved with the journal for more than a decade.

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Georgia Tech Faculty Members Named 2020-2021 USG Leadership Fellows

Fellows will share their expertise through workshops for USG groups outside their home institutions. Topics are wide-ranging and can vary from coaching skills for academic leaders and leadership ethics to constructive conflict engagement and change management.

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Finalists Chosen in School of Public Policy Chair Search

The candidates are Cassidy Sugimoto of Indiana University Bloomington and Joshua Rosenbloom of Iowa State University.

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Alumni & Student News

Public Policy, Economics, and History and Sociology Students Earn Graduate Paper Competition Awards

Public Policy Ph.D. student Daniel Schiff won first prize for his paper, “The Liar's Dividend: How Misinformation About Misinformation Affects Politician Support and Trust in Media.”

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LMC Alumna details her transition into being a full-time employee

Cassidy Reese, LMC 2019, talks about how she transitioned from life as a college student to a full-time job as a technical communications specialist with Georgia Tech's Tech Applications Group (TAG).

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Research

EV Charging Study Advances Use of AI

New research led by School of Public Policy Assistant Professor Omar Asensio demonstrates advances in using AI to analyze consumer electric vehicle charging reviews and detects social inequities in charger availability.

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Ivan Allen College Scholar Decodes Musical Performance

Philip Auslander's new book culminates more than 15 years of scholarship and research bridging the theater-born field of performance studies with musicology.

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