On a North Georgia poultry farm, thousands of chickens are clucking and chirping under the noisy hum of fans. Amongst the chatter, a small device is quietly eavesdropping. “You can tell how chickens are doing just by how they sound,” says David Anderson, a Georgia Tech professor and TSRB researcher who has made a career of listening closely.

Research shows that people with disabilities stay at a workplace 50% longer than their non-disabled peers. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, the employment-population ratio for people with disabilities was 22.7%, compared to 65.5% of people without disabilities. That’s why In Good Company is coaching leadership on how to expand their teams to include people of all abilities.

“I vividly recall watching teachers struggle with technology while their students navigated it effortlessly,” says Shi Ding. That early moment as a middle school intern sparked a path dedicated to creating AI-powered, inclusive learning tools that meet students where they are.

Reflex's mission is to save lives lost to slow response times by equipping bystanders with the necessary equipment and instruction to initiate the first response process. The startup is a medical drone delivery platform delivering life-saving supplies to the scene in time-critical emergencies.

Following Georgia Tech's announcement of the new Biltmore Innovation Center initiative, Tech Square is set to welcome another exciting addition to its ecosystem. TSQ ATL is thrilled to introduce "Studio B.," a short-term office and coworking space located on the top floor of the historic Biltmore in the heart of Tech Square.

What happens when fans build better stories than the studios that own them? From viral memes to collaborative tabletop role-playing games, emergent transmedia is rewriting who gets to shape a narrative, and why that power should stay with the people.

Atlanta’s video game industry has quietly built one of the Southeast's most dynamic tech sectors. With over 200 studios operating across Georgia, many clustered in and around Atlanta, the region is gaining national attention as a serious destination for game developers.

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.