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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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Reshaping the Future of Emotion AI

Inside the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB) in Tech Square, Dr. Noura Howell and her team at the Future Feelings Lab are redefining how we perceive emotions in the digital age. Howell, an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech with a background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design research, leads a team that explores the complex relationship between technology, emotion, and society.

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AI-Powered Innovation for Safer Roads

Despite comprising only 5% of US roadway miles, curves account for 25% of all traffic-related fatalities. Professor James Tsai and his team at Safe Road Solutions are implementing an innovative, AI-powered approach to identifying and mitigating dangerous road conditions, focusing on hazardous curves.

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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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Rosa Arriaga’s Research Advances Tech Design for Continuous Chronic and Mental Health Management

In today’s healthcare landscape, continuity of care is often disrupted by fragmented systems, lack of engagement, and limited data integration between clinical visits. Dr. Rosa Arriaga, a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at Georgia Tech, is pioneering ways to bridge these gaps through innovative technology-driven solutions.

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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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From Airports to Amusement Parks, Seekr Navigation Aims to Enhance Accessibility for All

Seekr Navigation, co-founded by Georgia Tech graduate James Mead, is changing how blind and visually impaired individuals navigate complex public spaces. Their innovative audio-based navigation system is designed to provide intuitive, real-time guidance, enhancing users' independence and confidence in environments such as airports, amusement parks, hotels, and more.

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How Metal Gear Solid V’s Design Betrays Its Anti-Nuclear Ideals

Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear series has long been celebrated for its anti-war and anti-nuclear metacommentary. However, this legacy faced a peculiar rupture with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (MGSV). According to a recent paper from TSRB’s Ryan Scheiding (Georgia Tech) & Dan Staines (Torrens University), the game's gameplay mechanics and design undercut its thematic intent.

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