Chengzhi Zhang, a PhD student at Georgia Tech, is leading efforts to improve AI literacy by exploring the dangers of overestimating generative AI's capabilities, a phenomenon known as the ‘Eliza Effect.’ Her work and recent paper aim to equip users with the knowledge to use AI tools like ChatGPT responsibly and effectively.

Charles Ramey, a TSRB Georgia Tech researcher, collaborates with the Georgia Aquarium to develop instrumented enrichment tools for sea otters. His research uses innovative, data-driven methods to improve animal welfare by tailoring enrichment to the specific needs of species, with a focus on cognitive engagement and behavioral well-being.

Thad Oviatt, Founder and CEO of Parkent, in Atlanta, Georgia, created a smart bike locking company after witnessing a friend fall victim to bike thieves twice in the same week. One of the thieves even left a mocking “thanks” note in his wake. That pivotal instance sparked a lifelong mission for Oviatt to fix bike theft.

ATDC’s Feedback Friday is an invaluable resource for tech founders, offering actionable insights from top mentors, investors, and experienced entrepreneurs. Held every Friday at ATDC’s headquarters in Tech Square, this event is a cornerstone of Atlanta’s vibrant startup ecosystem.

Artificial intelligence is a prevalent topic in current design conversations. Tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Figma plugins promise to streamline workflows and unlock creativity. However, for some UX designers, those promises fall flat or create new problems. Georgia Tech researcher Inha Cha wants to know why.

CalmWave is tackling one of healthcare’s most overlooked problems: alarm fatigue. By using AI to unify and analyze ICU monitor data, the Seattle-based startup helps hospitals reduce unnecessary noise, improve patient rest, and support clinical decision-making. Backed by Catalyst by Wellstar in Tech Square, Calmwave is bringing its “Quiet ICU” vision to life.

TSRB researcher Allie Teixeira Riggs is using buttons as a medium to explore how marginalized communities, particularly queer individuals, create and share their histories. Their latest project blends queer theory, HCI, and tangible design, inviting participants to craft buttons with embedded NFC tags that store personal audio recordings, offering a private yet public way to archive and express queer identities.

At Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology (IPaT), researchers Moeiini Reilly and Nicole Brancato are reimagining the future of music education. Their goal is to make music education more affordable and equitable by using low-cost interactive technology.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the potential to benefit a variety of industries, from agriculture to military operations. However, their reliance on batteries makes flights shorter and more expensive, while also being detrimental to the planet. Research from Georgia Tech's Schools of Interactive Computing and Computer Science highlights how solar power can make UAVS more sustainable and widespread.

Metzev’s software, Amptrail, provides EV recyclers and OEMS with information on delivery schedules, live maps of shipment locations, and a central place to manage and communicate directly with suppliers. Metzev streamlines the process of recovering, processing, and tracing batteries, providing a crucial tool to the EV industry.

Shamim Shoomali is a PhD student in Georgia Tech’s Digital Media program. She works out of the TSRB building in Tech Square, blending art, design, and technology—and lately, documenting everyday campus life through her illustrated book, Between Classes. Her path to this interdisciplinary calling began thousands of miles away in Iran.

The next chapter in Georgia Tech’s entrepreneurship journey is taking shape at the iconic Biltmore. CREATE-X, the Institute’s flagship entrepreneurship and venture-building program, has officially established its headquarters in the heart of Midtown’s innovation corridor.

Most of us take thousands of steps each day without thinking, yet how we walk can reveal hidden health issues — something Atlanta-based StrideLink makes easier to track with wearable sensors and a smartphone app, replacing costly, bulky gait labs with portable, lab-quality analysis.

Midtown Day gave Atlanta Tech Week a massive pulse, turning Tech Square into a playground for big ideas, chance encounters, and innovation in motion. From sunrise jogs to sunset happy hours, the day captured what makes this district hum: people coming together to build, test, and debate the future.

Riean Knight is blending behavioral science, beauty expertise, and AI to tackle one of the makeup industry’s most frustrating problems: helping people, especially those with deeper skin tones, find the right shade the first time. Her Atlanta startup, Honey to Cocoa, is building a ‘makeup artist in your pocket’ to make shade matching smarter and more inclusive.