Georgia Tech Researchers Put Financial Influencers to the Test Using AI
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Georgia Tech researchers created a new benchmark showing that even advanced AI still struggles to distinguish real investment recommendations from casual commentary, raising concerns about AI’s reliability and finfluencer credibility.
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Georgia Tech Launches the Office of the Ombuds
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Georgia Tech is pleased to announce the establishment of the Office of the Ombuds, an independent and impartial resource for students, faculty, staff, and postdocs. The ombuds serves as a trusted advisor-someone you can speak with informally about Institute-related concerns and conflicts.
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The President's Institute Address
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During the Institute Address, which happens on September 4, at 11:00 am, President Ángel Cabrera will highlight recent Institute achievements, convey his vision and goals for the upcoming academic year, and answer audience questions. The campus community is invited to join in person at the Ehmer Theater, in the John Lewis Student Center, or stream the address live.
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Did you attend last month's Grad Welcome and Picnic? Check out the official photos here!
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Career Opportunities: 2025 Fall All-Majors Career Fair
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Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career or explore new opportunities, the All-Majors Career Fair is the perfect place to meet industry leaders and find the role that aligns with your goals. Don’t miss out on this chance to network and make your mark. The two-day career fair takes place on September 8 and 9. Click this link to view the employers recruiting Master’s and PhD students. Attendees are reminded t owear rubber soled shoes only. No high heels.
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Future Faculty Job Search Academy
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This four-part workshop series prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for the unique academic job search process. This year's series kicks off on Friday, September 5, and will discuss practical strategies as you prepare your CV for your application packets. Participants are welcome to register for individual sessions or for the entire series.
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Meet the Talent:Student & Employee Mixer (in-person)
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Connect with employers in a relaxed, networking-focused setting outside of the traditional career fair. Join us on Wednesday, September 3, from 4–6 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall Midtown Ballrooms.
No RSVP is required; just come ready to make connections!
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Resume Reviews with Employers and Professionals (In-person) Days 1 & 2
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Get direct feedback on your resume from employers, industry professionals, and Career Center advisors. Stop by anytime between 12:00–3:30 p.m. during Day 1 (Sept. 4) or Day 2 (Sept 5) for a 10–15 minute review. Bring a printed copy of your resume. Please note: wait times may be longer during class breaks.
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Impactful Research Mentorship Series for Grad Students
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The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education is hosting a new workshop series for graduate students who want to enhance their communication skills and develop strong mentoring relationships. Students who attend at least five workshops in the series and complete a brief reflection assignment and capstone project will earn a Certificate of Completion. The first session, Impactful Mentoring: Setting Expectations, will take place on Wednesday, September 18 (in person) and again on Wednesday, September 25 (virtual via Zoom). Registration is required.
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| Funding Opportunities: Learn about and Apply for the 2026 Hertz Fellowship
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The Hertz Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Hertz Fellowship. The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding. In addition, fellows take part in mentoring, symposia, and workshops with an influential community of more than 1,200 peers, creating lifelong connections that will accelerate your career. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025. Learn more about the Fellowship by attending an information session on Sept 10 or Sept 16, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, via Zoom.
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Apply for the NIH Director's Transformative Research Award
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The NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award supports individual scientists or groups of scientists proposing bold, groundbreaking, exceptionally innovative, original, and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms, establish entirely new and improved clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. Applications in all topics relevant to the broad mission of NIH are encouraged, including, but not limited to, behavioral, social, biomedical, applied, and formal sciences and topics that may involve basic, translational, or clinical research.
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Ph.D. Students: Apply to the TI:GER Program
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Are you a PhD student in the College of Computing, College of Engineering, or College of Sciences who is passionate about technology innovation? Join the TI:GER Program (Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results). TI:GER is a two-term educational program that can be taken as a PhD minor. Students can bring their own entrepreneurial ideas and work in teams with MBA students from the Scheller College of Business to turn ideas into impactful technology innovations. Applications are due Oct.1, 2025. Attend an info session on Wednesday, Sept 3 or Thursday, Sept 11 at 12:00 pm EST. Registration required.
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Wellness Opportunities: Introducing Grad Interest Groups
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If you’re a graduate student at Georgia Tech looking for connections, consider joining one of our four groups on Engage, where you can get to know and potentially meet other grad students who share your interests. Online grad students are welcome, as well! Join one of the following groups and start building your community today: General Grad Student Group, Arts and Culture, Video Games, Food and Drink
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National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept 8-12
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The Center for Mental Health Care and Resources and campus partners are participating in National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8-12. The campus is invited to participate in the week's events designed to support students' mental health and provide everyone in our community with the tools they need to help others. Signature events include: Peek Behind the Beak on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m., in the Cypress Theater (John Lewis Student Center). Come meet Freddie Falcon, the Atlanta Falcons' official mascot, as he takes off the costume to speak about his experiences with suicide and mental health. Or participate in the Hope in Motion 5K on Sept. 12 at 7 a.m. at the Campus Recreation Center. The cost for the race is $15, and all participants will get a free T-shirt.
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| Coping with Social and Political Stress
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Being a college student can be an intense and demanding journey, and this experience can become even more challenging with changes in the larger society. Whether it be elections and political turmoil, wars, social strife, or economic instability, national and world events can leave students feeling confused and unsure about the present and the future. This uncertainty can affect academic performance and well-being, and sometimes lead to mental health concerns. The Center for Mental Health Care and Resources has resources to cope with these stressors.
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Join Campus Services and Tech Dining for a special garden-to-table presentation featuring our talented Tech chefs! Stop by the Community Garden on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see how fresh, campus-grown produce like tomatoes, sweet peppers, basil, eggplant, and more are transformed into delicious dishes. Space is limited, so register today!
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Additional Opportunities: Georgia Tech Graduate Arts Salon
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Georgia Tech Arts is thrilled to launch our inaugural Georgia Tech Arts Graduate Student Salon, tomorrow, Sept 3, at 4:00 pm. Salons will be an opportunity for arts-connected graduate students and postdocs from across the institute to meet one another, resource and insight-share, and experience some art together. Additionally, we'll have time to eat and chat, with prompts from Shamim Shoomali's new illustrated book about the Georgia Tech graduate student experience, Between Classes. You'll even have a chance to enter a raffle to receive a copy of her book!
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| GT Night Grad mixer at 6 Flags
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Tickets are on sale now for Student Center Programs Council’s annual GT Night at Six Flags! Join us Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. for a night full of rides, thrills, and memories with friends. Free transportation will be provided for students to and from the park. After you buy your park ticket and reserve your free bus ticket, don’t forget to register for our Grad Mixer from 4-6 p.m. in the Grad Lounge. For questions or accommodations, email atlantalife@scpc.gatech.edu.
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| Commuter Student Engagement Survey
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Attention commuter students: We want your feedback! Commuter Student Engagement within Student and Campus Event Centers wants to hear about your campus experience. Fill out our survey here!
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| The Tech Way: Traditions Edition
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Join Belonging and Student Support and Grad Lounge for The Tech Way: Traditions Edition! Students will have a chance to learn from the Reck Club about unique Georgia Tech traditions. Giveaways and refreshments will be provided! Friday, Sept 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Grad Lounge, John Lewis Student Center, 3rd Floor.
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