Competition Highlights Researcher's Work Helping Drive Improvements in Conflict Forecasting |
Assistant Professor David Muchlinski and Ph.D. student Chandler Thornhill (International Affairs) are among only 40 or so researchers worldwide working in conflict forecasting, with hopes of one day advancing models that could give governments, international organizations, NGOs, and others insights to help them head off conflict, not merely respond to it.
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Scaling Down — Not Up — Strengthens Food Security, Experts Say |
Experts in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts say building sustainable food systems requires not only scientific breakthroughs but attention to history, policy, and social justice, as well.
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| IMS Initiative Lead Q and A: Margaret E. Kosal |
Margaret E. Kosal leads the "Investigating the Future of Metamaterials for National Security and to Avoid Technological Surprise" research initiative for the Institute for Matter and Systems. Her research focuses on investigating technical aspects of cutting-edge metamaterials design, synthesis, and development to understand their potential impacts on national security and geopolitics.
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| Call for Submissions by Dec. 6: Georgia Tech Authors Celebration |
The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and the Library want to honor your recent book publications at the fourth annual Georgia Tech Author’s Celebration on Feb. 26, 2025.
Faculty and staff are asked to submit information about any books they have authored or edited between January 2023 and December 2024 by Friday, Dec. 6.
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| December Well-Being Tip Sheet: Holiday Stress |
Navigate the holiday season with these helpful strategies and resources, including resources for financial wellness, mindful health practices, mental wellness, and more from Georgia Tech Human Resources.
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Holiday Closure Procedural Reminders |
Please review the important messages for building occupants and the checklist below as we head toward winter break. During the upcoming holiday closure:
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For campus closure, weekends, and holidays: contact GT Police to report emergencies (404-894-2500).
- Emergencies are all threats to life, property, and building. An emergency is a situation requiring an immediate response based on your best estimation.
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Normal services such as maintenance and custodial do not operate during campus closure. Facilities will respond to emergencies only such as water leaks and threat to building.
- The building will be locked during closure and accessible via BuzzCard only.
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Campus Closure Building Occupant Checklist |
- Secure all chemicals, experiments, and lab equipment if applicable.
- Ensure you have your BuzzCard and/or keys with you.
- Set up auto-generated reply for email and phone lines.
- Ensure packages are not scheduled for delivery during closure.
- Unplug electronics and accessories, turn off power strips if applicable.
- Turn down the heat if you have a thermostat.
- Turn off lights.
- Close windows and blinds.
- Empty refrigerator, trash, and recycling before leaving.
- Turn off and unplug and personal heating and cooling devices.
- Ensure equipment is powered down and unplugged if applicable.
- Ensure critical equipment is backed up appropriately.
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Verify your network access is operating for off-campus access, if needed.
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Laura Taylor (Economics) was selected for the Resources for the Future (RFF) Board of Directors. RFF is the oldest think tank devoted exclusively to nonpartisan analysis of natural resource and environmental issues. The organization conducts impactful, impartial, and independent research and policy analysis and has shaped many of the world’s most successful environmental decisions and policies over the past 70 years.
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Stéphanie Boulard and Andrea Jonsson (Modern Languages) received an award for promoting French education and excellence at the celebration for recipients of the French in Higher Education grant and LabelFrancÉducation at the French Consulate. In October, Boulard also organized the first Regional Seminar in French in Higher Education at Georgia Tech in October, with French teachers and department heads from around the Southeast participating.
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Britta Kallin (Modern Languages) was invited to present her research, titled "Elfriede Jelineks Texte über Gewalt, Sprache und Gender im globalen Kontext [Elfriede Jelinek's Texts About Violence, Language, and Gender in a Global Context],” at an international conference on the works of Austrian Nobel laureate Elfriede Jelinek held in Tokyo.
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Aselia Urmanbetova (Economics) presented "Humanizing Econ 101" at the 22nd annual St. Louis Fed Professors Conference. The conference, held at the St. Louis Federal Reserve in November, provides a platform for educators to explore and share insights on innovative teaching methods and effective classroom instruction.
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Lawrence Rubin, International Affairs
CNA
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Gen. Philip Breedlove, International Affairs
The Washington Post
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by Robert Rosenberger, Public Policy
Psyche
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Mayra Pineda-Torres, Economics
Stateline
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Dylan Brewer, Economics
JPAM's Closer Look (podcast)
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by Harry Oppenheimer, Public Policy
Lawfare
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Victoria Chang, Literature, Media, and Communication
Parade
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Dalton Lin, International Affairs
SET News (Taiwan) via YouTube (in Chinese)
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Faculty and Staff Holiday Celebration |
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6 – 9 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
RSVPs are required and closed for this event.
Join us for an evening of festive cheer on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. We invite you to enjoy a cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, live music, photos, dancing, and fellowship from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
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Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Midtown Rooms
Join us as we celebrate Ivan Allen College master's graduates. The day begins with the Institute-wide master’s ceremony at 9 a.m. in Bobby Dodd Stadium, followed by the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Master’s Commencement Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. A reception for graduates and guests will follow the ceremony at 12:30 p.m.
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McCamish Pavilion
Georgia Tech's Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held at McCamish Pavilion from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 14. All ceremonies will be live streamed and will also be available for viewing after the event. More information is available on the Georgia Tech Fall 2024 Commencement website.
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