CRIDC 2026 Highlights Award-Winning Graduate Scholars
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Georgia Tech’s 17th annual Career, Research, Innovation, and Development Conference (CRIDC) recognized and awarded 31 exceptional scholars with $38,000 in travel grants for their outstanding research presentations delivered during CRIDC’s in-person and virtual poster competitions on January 29, 2026.
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Georgia Tech Grad Students Uncover Hidden AI Vulnerability in Autonomous Vehicles
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A team of Georgia Tech cybersecurity researchers led by Ph.D. student David Oygenblik uncovered a stealthy AI vulnerability dubbed VillainNet, showing how attackers could hijack self-driving vehicles by exploiting blind spots in AI super-networks. The work highlights the need for next-generation defenses as autonomous systems become more complex.
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Register to Compete in 3MT before February 16
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3MT challenges graduate students to present their research in just three minutes, using clear, engaging language for a non-specialist audience. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your research communication, presentation, and academic storytelling skills. Registration is open to currently enrolled master’s and doctoral students conducting original research across all disciplines. Past participants are welcome to compete again (past winners are not eligible). Don’t miss your chance to step on the 3MT stage! Register before February 16, 2026.
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| Career Opportunities: Networking for Master Students: Networking Overview (Virtual)
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Discover what networking really means and why it’s essential for your career success, today, February 3, at 5:00 pm ET. This webinar will break down the basics of professional networking, explain its role in career development, and share practical tips to help you start building genuine connections that can open doors to future opportunities.
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| Impactful Research Mentoring Series: Supporting Well-Being Workshop
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Strong mentoring relationships don’t just support research success — they support well-being. Join the Impactful Research Mentoring Workshop Series this Thursday, February 5, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. for an in-person session focused on promoting mental health and well-being in research environments. Facilitated by Karena Nguyen and Kenyetta Johnson Taylor, this workshop will explore strategies to help research mentees reach their full potential while building healthy, productive mentoring relationships. Registration is required.
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Where PhDs Work: Mapping Your Skills to Real Jobs
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Not sure how your PhD skills translate beyond academia? Join this workshop on Wednesday, February 4, at 4:00 p.m. ET to explore meaningful career paths by mapping your transferable skills to real-world roles. You’ll be introduced to PhD-friendly career assessments, low-stakes networking strategies, and ways to test your interests through student groups, volunteering, and internships. Students will leave with clearer options and concrete next steps for career exploration.
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Funding Opportunities: Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship
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Graduate students and early-career scholars in the humanities and social sciences are invited to apply for the Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship. This fellowship supports research focused on President Clinton’s administration, with awards ranging from $1,250 to $5,000. Application details, eligibility criteria, and outreach materials are available by clicking the link below. Questions may be directed to researchfellowship@clintonfoundation.org.
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Turn Your Idea into a Proof of Concept
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Have an idea or early-stage technology you want to take beyond the lab? Apply for the GTNext grant and receive $5,000 to develop a proof of concept and explore the commercial potential of your research. This opportunity supports researchers looking to disclose early IP, build a foundation for future funding, and turn research into real-world solutions with commercial impact. Applications are due February 16. To apply, complete the GTNext application and submit an IP disclosure form. Questions about the application process may be directed to kashmira.kulkarni@gatech.edu.
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Wellness Opportunities:Share your Thoughts: Healthy Minds Survey
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Check your email! Student Engagement & Well-Being is running several Institutional surveys this semester, and we’re inviting thousands of Yellow Jackets to take part! The first is the Healthy Minds Study (HMS). Please keep an eye out for the invitations (emailed from VP_SEWB@gatech.edu) and consider responding.
Your participation is vital to assessing our current programs and services, as well as to inform future planning. When you have projects to complete, tests to prepare for, classes to attend, and social activities to take advantage of, completing an Institute survey may be the last thing you want to do - and we understand that. We ask for your assistance to ensure that Georgia Tech can best respond to the needs of students today and tomorrow. The Cultivate Well-Being Roadmap was informed in large part by student data. Your opinions can make a difference! The survey deadline is Feb. 15.
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| Stamps Health Services is making it easy to protect yourself and the Hive this season with pop-up flu vaccine clinics, fully covered by your student health fees. Plan to stop by the Student Center on February 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
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Academic Opportunities: Just Write Fridays
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Looking for dedicated time to focus on your writing? Just Write Fridays offers graduate students and postdocs a supportive, low-pressure space to build strong academic writing habits. Plan to attend on Fridays, from 9:30 - 11:30 am, online or in CULC 447, for quiet writing time, community accountability, and coffee and snacks. Sessions will run every Friday through April. Register and sign up for reminders below.
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Paid Research Assistance Opportunity
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The CORE Robotics Lab at Georgia Tech is seeking three graduate students (MS or PhD) in Psychology, Cognitive Science, HCI, or related fields to support a short-term research project analyzing human planning strategies and potential cognitive biases. The work involves reviewing brief, text-based strategy statements and labeling possible planning biases. No prior experience is required, though familiarity with qualitative analysis is a plus. The commitment totals up to 5 hours across multiple short sessions and pays $20/hour. Additional paid opportunities may be available based on project needs.
Interested students should complete the interest form by February 8, 2026
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Additional Opportunities: Attend the Grad Student Mixer
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Are you a grad student looking to network and build community? Join Graduate Student Programming and Belonging & Student Support for a Grad Student Mixer on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. The Zero Co., Atlanta's first non-alcoholic bottle shop, will be on site with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages to sample and choose from, and you'll be able to meet other graduate students! RSVP on Campus Tickets today.
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GT Night at the Aquarium Mixer
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Join Graduate Student Programming for a Grad Mixer before GT Night at the Aquarium! On Friday, February 6, from 4-6 pm, the Grad Lounge will be open to ticket holders to mix, mingle, and enjoy food and beverages. Please note: You must have a ticket to GT Night at the Aquarium to be able to get a ticket to the Grad Mixer! RSVP on Campus Tickets. RSVP on Campus Tickets.
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Taxes 101 for Graduate Students
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Taxes 101 for Graduate Students is an annual workshop held for all graduate students who received income from fellowships, scholarships, GRA, or GTA positions during the previous tax year. Representatives from Global Human Resources, the Bursar's Office, the Grad Student Lounge, and the Office of Graduate Education team up to help walk through the dos and don’ts of filing taxes as a graduate student.This year's workshop takes place in person and virtually. The in-person session will be held in the John Lewis Student Center's Ehmer Theater on February 10, 2026, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, but registration is highly encouraged. The recorded session will be made available online after the event ends.
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Introducing the Hive Hangout
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Need a break between classes? Looking for a chill spot to meet awesome people? The Hive Hangout is the place for commuter students to kick back, connect, and make campus feel like home. Join Commuter Student Engagement every Monday for good vibes, friendly faces, and a space that's all about you. Stop by for conversation cards, board games, or crafts happening on select weeks. Whether you join the activities or just chill. The Hive is all about vibes. Meet us every Monday until April 27 (excluding Spring Break), from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. in the Southern Company Multicultural Lounge, 3rd Floor, John Lewis Student Center.
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Marketing Innovation Conference @ Scheller
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Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 1 – 6:30 p.m., for the 9th annual Marketing Innovation Conference at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. This year’s theme, “Branded Together: How Consumer Collaboration Deepens Connection,” explores how brands and consumers are co-creating experiences, shaping authentic stories, and building trust in today’s participatory marketing landscape. The conference will feature keynote conversations, interactive breakout sessions, and a Tech Talks Business panel discussion hosted by Dean Anuj Mehrotra, followed by a networking reception. Space is limited. Register today to save your spot.
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