In light of entrepreneurs day on November 17, we gathered at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club’s Clubhouse to have a round table discussion with fellow entrepreneurs to exchange tips for self promotion.

In addition to showcasing the technology solutions they built for the non-profit organizations they partnered with this semester, Bits of Good also presented two internal projects that lay the groundwork for operational scalability.

Don’t panic! This isn’t about the virus you’re thinking of. We’re shifting focus from the one that is still captivating headlines to talking about computer viruses and in particular, when the first computer virus was created, how it spread to multiple computers, and the full history behind how computer viruses came to be.

When the TEDxGT executive team chose this year’s theme, they wanted to choose one that would encompass the challenges many of us have faced over the past few months since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Ultimately, they decided on the word embark. As TEDxGT’s venue and technology partner, Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club helped bring this event online so it could be livestreamed and allow for people across the country to tune in from the comfort of their homes.

Synthesizers, typically operated by a built-in keyboard, allow people to edit and create sound starting from simple waveforms. As with everything that sparks our curiosity, we’ll start with why the electronic synthesizer was invented.

Meet Krysta Silva, a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). We met up with her to discuss the product idea that secured her and her group members Daranie Mor and Megan Ip first place at the Shark Tank of Wellness student competition.

Mobile connectivity has evolved at a rapid pace since the late 1970s due to the ongoing demand for high-speed communications across the globe. Here’s a retrospective look at what the past network generations had to offer.

Hiking has seemingly increased in popularity over the years, with many benefits including it being a great form of exercise and a perfect excuse to unplug for a bit and get away from your phone. Interestingly enough though, it’s that same device, and the technology that backs it, that is allowing for hiking to ramp up.

With Tuesday, November 10 being National Vanilla Cupcake Day, we wanted to sink our teeth into the science behind baking. So with coffee and mini vanilla cupcakes in tow, we headed over to Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – where the majority of community members are professional chemists and scientists (and some even claiming professional bakers) – to test their knowledge with some true or false questions.

To close out spOoOoky season, Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club invited the bravest of members to join in on an immersive, virtual reality (VR) experience with a haunting twist. Over the course of two days, nine people showed up at The Clubhouse to face their fears by (virtually) transporting themselves 80 stories high via the new Oculus Quest 2 VR headset.

With everything going on in the world this year, it’s apparent health is at the forefront of all our minds right now. But have you contemplated what wellness innovations await us in the future?

Meet Monroe Ramsey, founder of Virtual Air. He is also a Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club member and a recent TSQATL Space Soirée winner of correctly guessing the EXACT number of Orbit gum packs we had in a glass jar. In his spare time, he enjoys attending startup-related events and tries his best to balance his time between IRL and VR.

On Tuesday, October 20th, the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) celebrated its 40th anniversary and eight companies that graduated from their incubator program.

Sure, every election, especially presidential ones, are a pivotal moment for America. And in the past we’ve dealt with international interferences, recount controversies, corrupt officials, and the constant bombardment of political campaigns. But 2020 has brought a whole new beast to the game. The pandemic not only disrupted our population’s economy, physical health, and mental stability, but it also accelerated a shift that was already happening: It made technology an even bigger factor in the future of our democracy.

Uncertainty, especially in such unprecedented times, seems to plague us constantly as of late. Whether we’re in “innovation” real estate, or another industry entirely, we all have experienced some amount of time working through the COVID-19 pandemic via home setups, empty offices, and video conferencing. All the while, our inboxes continue to be filled daily with the declarations of industry experts and oracles with descriptions of just how the future will turn out.