A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Woman
Soon after “getting out” of Tech, Megan Fechter, BA 17, left behind a burgeoning career in marketing to pursue her passion for painting.
A Major Change in the Flight Plan
Rich Staten, AE 88, proves that a Tech education can be versatile for virtually any career by moving from designing fighter jets to marketing soft drinks.
Decisions, Decisions
When you come to that fork in the road, how do you choose which way to go? Let these Georgia Tech experts shed some light onto the forces at play when we’re faced with decisions both big and small, how the brain works through them, and the ways artificial intelligence can help.
A Cage Match With the Highest Stakes
Former Georgia Tech football standout Joe Anoai, Cls 06, known as WWE superstar Roman Reigns, announced in October 2018 that he was vacating his championship title to battle a recurrence of leukemia. First diagnosed at age 22, Anoai faces this new fight with a strong support system, including his wife and fellow alumna Galina Becker, Mgt 09, and is determined to return to his wrestling career. Anoai credits the tight-knit community and culture at Georgia Tech for giving him the drive to persevere through his transition from football to wrestling and in his ongoing health battle.
A House Full of Hope
Co-founded by alumnus Brian Dunn, IE 98, Hope’s Path helps former foster kids build lasting relationships and find success as adults.
An Imperfect Storm
Two Georgia Tech alumni share a link to the tragic sinking of the HMS Otranto during World War I.
Electric Dreams
Gas-guzzling classic sports-cars get major performance and eco-friendly upgrades at Atlanta-area startup Eddy Motorworks, co-founded by Tech alumnus Ben Horst.
Delivering Water in Hard-To-Reach Places
When an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, Benjamin Cohen and fellow student Apoorv Sinha came up with an idea to provide mobile infrastructure to places hit hard by natural disasters.
Landing in her Place
Georgia Tech alum Molly Chester turned 240 acres of depleted California land into Apricot Lane Farms, a thriving model of regenerative, organic farming.
The Alternative to Alternative Radio
Georgia Tech's WREK celebrates 50 years of 'Quality, Diverse Music.'
From Doubtful Student to Enthusiatic Teacher
Rena Ingram entered Georgia Tech aiming for a PhD in chemistry and a career in forensic science, inspired by her love of CSI. But after struggling with stress and self-doubt, she realized her true passion was teaching. Now, she’s using her science background to inspire students in underserved Georgia schools through a prestigious teaching fellowship.
Helping Strangers in a Strange Land
Alumna Soleen Karim co-founded Design4Refugees to assist displaced families in finding better lives at home and abroad.
100 Years of ROTC at Georgia Tech
From their roots in a student-run Signal Corps, Georgia Tech’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs have trained thousands of military and industry leaders.
A Legacy Built to Last
John Portman Jr., Arch 50, not only helped shape the skylines of 60 cities, but also has influenced generations of Georgia Tech architects, artists, and developers.
Tech's Brilliant Sculptor
Julian Hoke Harris, Arch 28, was an architect, part-time Institute professor and prolific artist whose work endures on campus and throughout Georgia.
Structural Sojourn
A team of Tech freshmen explored culture and architecture after earning a rare invitation to a design competition in China.
Learning to be Social Leaders
A study-abroad program in Central Europe teaches students first-hand how businesses and nonprofits can change the world.
Under Ice
A team of Georgia Tech researchers and grad students are exploring Antarctica's depths for clues to what might be found on Europa.
Travel to Live, Live to Travel
Two young Georgia Tech alumni prove that you can give up your day job to pursue your dreams of adventure—and blog all about it.
Mending a Broken Heart
Georgia Tech researchers are pioneering innovations to keep hearts strong—from regenerative collagen patches and RNA pacemakers to stem cell therapy and wearable monitors. While still in development, these treatments offer hope for the future of cardiovascular care.
Shane Kimbrough: Life on the International Space Station
Georgia Tech alumnus and NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, MS OR 98, shares an inside look at his six-month mission as commander of the International Space Station. From his childhood dream of spaceflight to the rigorous training in Russia and the technical details of daily life in microgravity, Kimbrough describes the challenges and wonders of his journey. He reflects on the profound experience of viewing Earth from the station's Cupola and the dynamic, bumpy ride back home after 189 days in orbit.
Then a Funny Thing Happened
Sarah Cooper, MS DM 01, left a comfortable and successful corporate career in user-experience design at companies like Yahoo! and Google to pursue the uncertain world of comedy. Her big break came from a viral blog post, "10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings," which drew from her sly observations of corporate culture and led to a book deal. Now a successful comedian and author, Cooper embraces the discomfort of her new career, using her wit to satirize the tech world and workplace dynamics while encouraging others to follow their passions.