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Khapaeva's New Book May Make You Rethink the Middle Ages' Allure
November 28, 2023
School of Modern Languages Professor Dina Khapaeva says that a cultural fascination with medievalism is being used “to aggressively reshape Russia’s understanding of its history and identity.”
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Residential Solar Power Saves Less Energy Than Expected
November 20, 2023
This paradox is called the solar rebound effect: the ratio of the increase in energy consumption to the amount that is generated by the solar panels. In new research out of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Matthew Oliver, an associate professor in the School of Economics, presented this argument for how the economics of solar power really work, in “Tipping the Scale: Why Utility-Scale Solar Avoids a Solar Rebound and What It Means for U.S. Solar Policy,” published in The Electricity Journal.
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If ‘New Media’ Isn’t New Anymore… What’s Next?
November 17, 2023
The term “new media” refers to any media that’s digital, such as a TV show, a blog, or an online newspaper.
However, "even though it's in the title of my professorship, the phrase is old and isn't that commonly used anymore," says Jay Bolter, professor and Wesley Chair of New Media at Georgia Tech's School of Literature, Media, and Communication. "The reason for that is because it has a shelf life. That is to say, what's new media today isn't new media tomorrow, or at least won't be in five years or ten years, given the pace of change in digital technology."
So, if it isn't called new media anymore, what are Georgia Tech students learning?
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How The Posthuman Helps Us Respond to a Changing World
November 7, 2023
The posthuman, or posthumanism, asks what the world could look like if humans weren't the central characters. Applying that question to literature and media can help us learn how to achieve better futures — and avoid worse ones.
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Michael Jordan Famously Didn’t Talk About Race — That Doesn’t Mean It Didn’t Shape His Career
November 6, 2023
A new book by sports historian Johnny Smith deconstructs what he sees as one of the most ubiquitous myths around Michael Jordan: that the basketball superstar transcended race.
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Georgia Tech Experts Shed Light on Israel-Hamas War
October 17, 2023
As the war unfolds, Tech experts offer their thoughts on what happened, what comes next, and how the U.S. will be involved.
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14th Annual France-Atlanta Event Series Returns to Georgia Tech
September 28, 2023
Since 2010, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Tech have partnered together to present “France-Atlanta: Together towards Innovation”. This multidisciplinary event series takes place every fall and is centered on innovation and designed to foster cooperation and exchange between France and the U.S. Southeast.
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A Morning With Walt Disney Animation Studios
September 22, 2023
On Sept. 22, representatives from Walt Disney Animation Studios visited Georgia Tech to describe career opportunities available with the animation filmmaking division. The event was hosted by the School of Literature, Media, and Communication in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and Georgia Tech’s Institute for People and Technology (IPaT).
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Lecture Series Highlights Georgia’s Role as 2024 Battleground State
September 18, 2023
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts recently hosted a discussion examining Georgia’s rise to becoming one of the most intriguing political battlegrounds for 2024 and beyond.
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Making History, and Passing on the Lessons Learned, Are All in a Day's Work for This Ivan Allen College Alumnus
September 13, 2023
When Antwan Owens, HTS 2021, signed a deal for advertisers to use his name and image in July 2021, he made history as the first NCAA athlete to monetize his career legally. Now, he's chalking up another first: being named as a member of Forbes' inaugural 30 Under 30 Atlanta list.
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Ivan Allen College to Host Fall Seminar on Inclusivity in Storytelling and Story Creation
September 5, 2023
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will host a seminar this fall addressing "The Role of Inclusivity in Storytelling and Story Creation," led by Julie Ann "JAC" Crommett.
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Debunking Another Myth Surrounding Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
August 29, 2023
Housing built using the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit does not lower nearby property values, the study finds.
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Men Still Dominate Scientific Research. Here are 26 Ways to Change That.
August 17, 2023
In Cassidy Sugimoto's new book, Equity for Women in Science, she explores the systemic barriers preventing the advancement of women in science and lays out 26 recommendations to help combat them.
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Investors Force Black Families Out of Home Ownership, New Research Shows
August 7, 2023
Data from 800 neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area between 2007 and 2016 revealed that major investors bought homes in majority-minority neighborhoods far from downtowns and in lower-income areas. These homes were often undervalued because of their minority populations, but they remained desirable and offered good market value.
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Researchers Highlight Ethical Issues for Developing Future AI Assistants
July 31, 2023
Researchers from AI-CARING outline the ethical issues up front, with the hope that designers will consider them when developing the next generation of smart assistants.
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AI Ethics and Policy Course Launched at Georgia Tech
July 24, 2023
The course will address the ethical quandaries posed by the increasing use of artificial intelligence.
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Philanthropic Foundation Provides Six-Figure Grant to Engage Underrepresented Students in Computational Media
July 11, 2023
A major philanthropic grant is paving the way for more students from underrepresented groups to access computational media programs at Georgia Tech. The $500K grant will fund scholarship opportunities for students interested in video game design, web development, or other interactive media careers.
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CDAIT Announces IoT Challenge Competition Winners
July 5, 2023
The challenge showcases student IoT work.
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Christiane Amanpour Receives Ivan Allen Prize
April 25, 2023
International reporter honored for holding the powerful accountable.
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The Postdoctoral Fellows Shaping Your Georgia Tech Education
April 20, 2023
Andy Frazee shares how the Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellows bring excellence and innovation to Tech both inside and outside the classroom.
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