2022 Articles - Georgia Tech Alumni

Montgomery Rice Recognized By National Medical Association

Morehouse School of Medicine President and CEO Valerie Montgomery Rice, Chem 83, has received the Scroll of Merit Award from the National Medical Association.

10x10x Tech

Learn about 100 of the Institute’s most fascinating people, ideas, traditions, places and innovation — both old and new.

Reinventing the Toilet [to Provide Sanitation for 2.5 Billion People]

Shannon Yee, associate professor in Georgia Tech’s George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, is leading a $13.5 million Gates Foundation–funded project to reinvent the toilet. With inspiration from the compact design of espresso machines, Yee and his team are developing sanitation technology that works without plumbing or sewerage, powered by as little as a single solar panel. The initiative aims to create six new prototypes within 42 months, addressing sanitation needs for the 2.5 billion people worldwide who currently lack access to improved systems.

How to Be a Lifelong Yellow Jacket

Can you complete these steps to becoming a true alum?

Ghost Buildings of Georgia Tech

These buildings may no longer exist on campus, but their memories remain, haunting generations of Yellow Jackets like ghosts of good times past.

The Gift of Running Outside

Nicole Fegans will leave Georgia Tech this spring as the most accomplished distanced

Called to Serve and Share

Jim Brown, Bio 74, M.D., passes down his significant surgical expertise to the next generation of African surgeons.

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Gorilla Power

Tara Stoinski, CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

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Dress Like a Nerd

Georgia Tech alumni and husband-and-wife duo Vincent and Jasmine James have launched Fira X Wear, a fashion brand creating cosplay-inspired swimwear and apparel. Combining Vincent's engineering background with Jasmine's design expertise and social media influence, the company produces versatile, sustainable pieces that can be worn at conventions or as everyday fashion. With a core mission of promoting inclusivity and ethical manufacturing, Fira X Wear aims to make the world of cosplay more accessible, less wasteful, and welcoming to all.

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Pi Mile History

A tradition since 1973, the Pi Mile was originally named the Dean George C. Griffin Pi Mile to honor the longtime Georgia Tech track and cross-country coach. Founded by alumnus L. McTier "Mac" Anderson, the race expanded from its original 3 miles to the current 5K (3.14 miles) distance after 1975. Part of the race is run along the Tyler Brown Pi Mile Trail, a course dedicated to a former Student Government Association President killed in action in 2004.

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The Pastry Engineer

Georgia Tech alumna Kia Benion, CE 13, combined her passions for civil engineering and baking to launch The Pastry Engineer in 2017. Her business uses the science of baking and, more recently, cocktail making to make STEM concepts more relatable for students and corporate clients. Through her workshops, Benion aims to build community and confidence by teaching the scientific formulas behind creating delicious food and drinks, including a custom Georgia Tech cocktail called the "Sting 'Em."

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A Lasting Legacy

The Georgia Tech Alumni Association recently hosted a rededication of the Tyler Brown Pi Mile, a treasured running path on campus. The path was originally conceptualized by Student Government Association President Lt. Tyler Hall Brown, Mgt 01, HTS 01, before he was killed on active duty in 2004. Upgrades to the path, including new granite markers and signs, honor Brown's mission to create a safe running route and ensure his legacy continues to evolve for the Georgia Tech community.

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From 1952 to 2022: Art Exhibits Celebrate Past and Present Pioneers of Gender Equality

To mark the 70th anniversary of women at Georgia Tech, Digital Media master's student Michelle Ramirez created two art exhibits celebrating past and present pioneers of gender equality. Her projects use interactive storytelling and diverse art forms to explore the experiences of early female students like Elizabeth Herndon and Diane Michel and to highlight ongoing work toward gender equality. The exhibits feature contributions from students and faculty, sharing untold stories and emphasizing that the crucial work for equality is not yet finished.

Urban Sustainability

As president of the board of directors for groundwork Atlanta, Carly Queen helps lead sustainable farming projects.

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How to Get Golf Clubs When You’re 6’8”

Tech men’s golf star Christo Lamprecht reveals why it pays to keep swinging away in life and sports.

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Campouts, Counterfeits, and Avoiding the Night Watchman

A story about love and the lengths one man would go in pursuit of an 8:00 a.m. timecard.

Enter The Adrenaline Zone

Former astronaut Sandy Magnus, PHD MSE 96, and ADM. Sandy Winnefeld, AE 78, launch a podcast all about taking risks.

The Effects of Extraordinary Care on Animal Behavior

A dissertation on Dr. Megan Ross, CEO and scientist-in-chief at the Lincoln Park Zoo. In January 2022, Ross became the first woman to lead the zoo in its 154-year history.

A Sustainable Future

Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera recently sat down to discuss the wonders of the natural world, its inspiration for Yellow Jackets, and how the institute is helping create progress that's compatible with a healthy planet.

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Fueling Up For Peak Performance

What athletes eat and drink off the field makes a difference in how they perform on it. Associate athletic director Leah Thomas knows a thing or two about that.

Antigua Cerveza

Jorge Guzman, IE 09, is Antigua Cerveza's on-the-ground leader in Guatemala and its head brewer.

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The Kendeda Building for Sustainable Innovative Design: Planting Seeds of Sustainable Design Across Campus

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design serves as a living laboratory at Georgia Tech, spreading its principles and practices across campus. Its influence is seen through pilot programs for hard-to-recycle materials and campus composting, research into energy-saving techniques, and the adoption of new, efficient audiovisual standards. Furthermore, the building inspires academic programs, student project teams, and long-term campus master planning, truly planting the seeds for a more sustainable future at Tech.