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The Exhibition at the Intersection of Disability, Ecology, and Queerness

The Queer Data Ecologies exhibition, which was on view at the Public Futures Lab, brought together five local researchers and artists who explored the intersection of queerness, disability, and environmental data amid ecological crises. The show foregrounded embodied experiences and alternative ecologies through speculative design, data storytelling, and site-responsive works.

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Scheller Offers New Online Master’s Program

Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business is expanding its graduate offerings with the launch of the M.S. Major in Management Online, welcoming its first cohort in Fall 2025. Designed for working professionals and learners from diverse industries and backgrounds, the program provides a flexible pathway to develop business skills without interrupting careers.

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Event Highlight: The Travelling Library

Every second Wednesday of the month, the lobby of the TSRB building in Tech Square transforms into a haven for book lovers and curious minds alike. The Traveling Library, a monthly community event hosted by TSQ ATL and led by Vicky Fowler, invites visitors to browse an ever-changing selection of books spanning genres and disciplines.

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Cecile Zhang on Camerimage’s Reckoning: The Data Behind the 3.1% Controversy

At the center of the 3.1% controversy at Camerimage 2024, cinematographer and researcher Cecile Zhang critically examines how a viral data visualization sparked outrage over gender representation in cinematography. Through a deep dive into the numbers, Zhang questions whether the debate has been shaped by incomplete data and social media activism rather than a fuller understanding of systemic bias.

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Event Highlight: Entrepreneur’s Night

ATDC’s Entrepreneur’s Night has become a cornerstone for Atlanta’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering young startups a chance to connect, learn, and grow. Launched in response to a strong demand for more networking opportunities, this monthly event provides a platform for startups to engage with fellow entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and established innovators.

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Bridging the Digital Divide in Hawai’i

Computer science is rapidly becoming an essential skill for today’s workforce and the future. However, in Hawai‘i, integrating CS education comes with unique cultural and logistical challenges. Dr. Josiah Hester and his team at Georgia Tech’s Ka Moamoa Lab, based in the TSRB building, are developing emerging technology solutions specifically designed to support Hawaiian immersion schools, ensuring that CS education remains both accessible and culturally relevant.

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The Accelerator Empowering Business Owners in Food & Beverage

Georgia Tech is launching its inaugural Food and Beverage Accelerator (GT.FBA) program in January 2025, offering an exciting opportunity for passionate food and beverage entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. The program, which will last six months, is designed to help small food and beverage startups take their products from home kitchens to retail shelves, providing a structured pathway from idea to market.

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It Is Time for a New Yamacraw: Revitalizing Atlanta’s Hardware Tech Scene

Launched in 1999, Georgia's Yamacraw initiative positioned the state as a tech leader in broadband and semiconductors, ultimately leading to the creation of Tech Square as an innovation hub. Nearly 25 years later, experts like Georgia Tech's Professor Farrokh Ayazi believe a new Yamacraw-like effort is needed to revitalize Atlanta's hardware tech scene and restore its former momentum.

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