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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.
This Marketing Agency Dares You to Take the Red Pill
Alex Turley’s journey from a film major to the CEO and co-founder of Matrix Digital Marketing Agency (MDMA) highlights his adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit. After leaving college and working freelance, he saved enough to invest in cryptocurrency, sparking his interest in blockchain.
Priyanka Patil’s Path to the 2024 Women in Tech Awards
Priyanka Patil's passion for technology has been the driving force behind her journey to becoming a 2024 Women of the Year finalist. She believes that innovation and service go hand in hand, continuously striving to collaborate, connect, and empower women and girls pursuing careers in STEAM.
Doing a 180°: GlucoSense Transforms Diabetes Care
A person with Type 1 diabetes makes an average of 180 lifestyle choices every day. Whether it's skipping a workout, going out with friends, or staying up late to study, every decision for a diabetic must be intentional. GlucoSense collects information from users' fitness trackers, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to synthesize the day's data all into one place, making it easier for diabetics to understand how their lifestyles impact their blood sugar levels.
TSRB’s Richmond Wong Receives Grant to Foster the Landscape of “Critical Computing” at Georgia Tech
Richmond Wong, an Assistant Professor in Georgia Tech's Digital Media program, is leading a new project that explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and social values. Funded by a seed grant from the Georgia Tech Institute for People and Technology (IPaT), Wong’s project — Fostering the Landscape of “Critical Computing” — aims to create a transdisciplinary research community focused on the ethical dimensions of computing.
TSRB Researchers Solve Layering Issues in Photonic Device Design
A recent paper by TSRB and Georgia Tech School of ECE researchers presents a new design method to improve photonic devices used in multi-layer and multi-etch manufacturing processes.
Event Recap: Women in Technology Career Fair
This past week, Women in Technology (WIT) held a career fair at the TSQ ATL Clubhouse to empower and support women in securing fulfilling careers in STEAM fields, as part of their mission to make Georgia the state with the highest percentage of women in the STEAM workforce.
Travelsist Is Streamlining Airport Navigation for Everyone
After a decade-long career as a flight attendant and mother, Veronica Woodruff did not envision herself leading a tech startup — let alone one that could disrupt the entire industry.
Byproducts to Breakthroughs: Southwire’s Path to a Greener Future
Southwire, a major wire and cable producer in North America, also provides digital solutions and advanced tools. At its Spark Innovation Center in Tech Square, the company focuses on R&D, exploring technologies to enhance energy efficiency and meet its sustainability goals.
Where Sustainability Meets Collaboration: The Kendeda Building
The Kendeda Building, certified under the Living Building Challenge, sets a high bar for sustainability with features like net positive energy and water use, composting toilets, and a rooftop garden. Its thoughtful design, abundant natural light, and open spaces foster collaboration, making it a hub for education, research, and community engagement.
This Atlanta Startup 3D Prints Arms to Better Train First Responders
In the TSQ ATL Clubhouse in the heart of Tech Square, five 3D printers constantly buzz to create lifelike, plastic arms. Rapid Deployment Medical Training (RDMT), founded by Joseph Ashley and Cole Malenich, helps medical professionals, first responders, and military personnel better prepare for emergencies.
These Micro-Robots Are Poised to Search for Life on Distant Icy Moons
Researchers from TSRB and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have collaborated on a recent paper detailing the development and design of micro-robots capable of searching for signs of life on moons within our solar system.
Aayats Aims to Pioneer Change in Music Collaboration
With restricted networks and a lack of connections being reasons why so many music careers become stagnant, Keylem Collier and the Aayats team hope to serve as a web where aspiring artists can easily connect with industry professionals for collaborations and services.
Stride Labs Redefines Orthotic Care with AI-Driven Tech
Stride Labs revolutionizes orthotic insole design by integrating technology and ergonomic principles, using AI to fully automate the process using 3D scanning, and offering custom solutions for various foot conditions.
Georgia Tech’s TI:GER Program Cultivates Future Leaders in Tech & Business
Georgia Tech houses a unique educational initiative within the Scheller School of Business known as TI:GER, short for Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results. TI:GER has garnered acclaim for its approach to fostering entrepreneurial spirit and technological advancement, with its heavy emphasis on group work and collaboration.