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Community Member Spotlight: Andrew Choi
Meet Andrew Choi, Application Developer for Alexander Babbage and Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club member. When he’s not building new data visualization tools to help clients make better business decisions with their data, you can find him working out at the gym or practicing his newfound favorite cardio exercise: salsa dancing.
TEP Talk: Past + Predictions
On a cold, dreary day last week, we thought there was no better way to spread some warmth and holiday cheer than by hosting a Cocktail Talk: Past + Predictions at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) – complete with a cozy fire (pit) and delicious drinks, of course.
The Power of Human Connection
Last month we got an insider look into the 2020 Global Wellness Summit, where we were able to learn about the future of wellness, the technology behind these innovations, and much more. But one topic stuck out most to us – the power of human connection. This is especially important due to how 2020 has been, and, as a community-driven company, we were incredibly intrigued.
Making Connections Offline: Tech Square Video Game Night
Feeling stir-crazy, Zoom-fatigued, and uninspired? You’re not alone. Like many people across the world, some of us at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club have turned to video games to ease the loneliness and creative blocks caused by the times. So, with the garage doors open for steady airflow in our 9,000 square-foot community workspace, we invited TSQATL Social Club members and guests to take a comfortable, socially-distanced seat at The Clubhouse for our first-ever Video Game Night.
‘Tis the Season to Stream Your Favorite Holiday Movies
Even though we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club pride ourselves on being data-driven, tech-focused, and backed by the numbers, there is no way we could ever curate THE “top holiday movies” list for our members. It’s just too difficult – for a multitude of reasons – even for computing-wizards like ourselves.
How Geofencing Technology Works
If you’re like anyone at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club, geofencing comes in handy in more ways than finding your next bite in Midtown Atlanta.
The Mobile Streaming Service That Failed
Today we are here to talk about streaming platforms, but probably not the one(s) that automatically come to mind. With streaming services and platforms taking over, this new technology is leaving cable and TV providers in the dust.
TEP Talk: From Beans to Brew
Did you know that coffee beans actually come from a fruit? To find out what our community members at Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) knew about the intricacies of their morning brew, we caught up over doughnuts and espresso and put their coffee knowledge to the test.
Community Member Spotlight: Leo Prinzi
Meet Leo Prinzi, Product Director for Carbice Corporation (an ATDC company!). When he’s not designing and developing their thermal interface products, Leo can be found working with a non-profit organization called Food 4 Lives.
The History of Cyber Monday
Sure, Thanksgiving is a holiday we’ve all feasted our eyes on for the better part of November, but the real treat for most of us have been all the online holiday shopping – and savings. So, as we scoured the internet for the best deals on Cyber Monday, what is now the biggest e-commerce shopping day of the year, it piqued our interest as to how this holiday even originated.
Round Table Discussion: Marketing for Entrepreneurs
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.
Bits of Good Fall 2020 Demo Day: Non-Profit and Internal Projects Showcase
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.
Computer Viruses: How Did It All Start?
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.
Embark: TEDxGeorgiaTech 2020 Speaker Salon
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.
Making Waves: How Electronic Synthesizers Work
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.