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Event Recap: Robotics in the Square
A few weeks ago, Tech Square ATL hosted a Robotics Day in the courtyard, showcasing the robotics innovation happening in the community. This pop-up event is part of a broader effort in showcasing the various innovations and technologies being developed in Tech Square.
Turning Smartphones into Lab-Grade Microscopes
Professor Alexander Adams, founding director of Georgia Tech’s Uncommon Sense Lab, began his career in music before transitioning to engineering. Fascinated by sensing systems and human-computer interaction, he now leads research on using everyday devices for advanced healthcare applications.
The Exhibition at the Intersection of Disability, Ecology, and Queerness
The Queer Data Ecologies exhibition, which was on view at the Public Futures Lab, brought together five local researchers and artists who explored the intersection of queerness, disability, and environmental data amid ecological crises. The show foregrounded embodied experiences and alternative ecologies through speculative design, data storytelling, and site-responsive works.
SellRaze Is Making Online Reselling Simple and Accessible
Working from the TSQ ATL Clubhouse, SellRaze is innovating in the world of reselling — creating the fastest, all-in tool for selling secondhand online. The app allows users to create and track listings across various reselling marketplaces or purchase directly from SellRaze. With the popularity of secondhand goods rising, SellRaze streamlines the tedious process of selling online.
Jay Bolter On the Significance of AR, VR, and AI in Hollywood
Jay Bolter, Professor and Director of Computational Media at Georgia Tech’s Digital Media Department, is a leading researcher in virtual and augmented reality experiences. Based in the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB), Bolter’s work explores how emerging immersive technologies are reshaping entertainment, storytelling, and everyday life.
Tech Square Welcomes Music Video Director and Videographer, AMD Visuals
This April, GT Creatives, Georgia Tech’s artistic club, where artfully inclined minds collaborate with one another, hosted an event at the TSQ Clubhouse, listening and learning from accomplished filmmaker Ari Mairena-Dannon also known as AMD Visuals.
Bridging the Gap Between Physical and Virtual Worlds
Michael Nitsche, a professor in Georgia Tech’s Digital Media program and a prominent researcher at TSRB, leads efforts in transforming our interaction with digital media. His research integrates physical and virtual realms, exploring intersections of video games, craft, and design through concepts like New Materialism, embodied interaction, and puppetry.
Pushing the Boundaries of Silicon-Germanium: Cryogenics, Space, and Ocean Worlds
TSRB’s John D. Cressler has spent over three decades exploring the frontiers of silicon-germanium technology. His research has advanced the fundamental understanding of semiconductor devices and opened up new possibilities for applications in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.
Scheller Offers New Online Master’s Program
Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business is expanding its graduate offerings with the launch of the M.S. Major in Management Online, welcoming its first cohort in Fall 2025. Designed for working professionals and learners from diverse industries and backgrounds, the program provides a flexible pathway to develop business skills without interrupting careers.
Reshaping the Future of Emotion AI
Inside the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB) in Tech Square, Dr. Noura Howell and her team at the Future Feelings Lab are redefining how we perceive emotions in the digital age. Howell, an Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech with a background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and design research, leads a team that explores the complex relationship between technology, emotion, and society.
Decoding Entrepreneurial Success
In the latest episode of Scheller Business Insights, Karthik Ramachandran, Dunn Family Professor of Operations Management at the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech, explores the classic question: Are entrepreneurs born or made?
AI-Powered Innovation for Safer Roads
Despite comprising only 5% of US roadway miles, curves account for 25% of all traffic-related fatalities. Professor James Tsai and his team at Safe Road Solutions are implementing an innovative, AI-powered approach to identifying and mitigating dangerous road conditions, focusing on hazardous curves.
OrangeWorks Celebrates a Decade of Innovation
Last Friday, for its 10th anniversary, Home Depot’s Innovation Lab, OrangeWorks, opened its doors to the Tech Square community for a special open house. Attendees got a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s cutting-edge research and development efforts.
Event Highlight: The Travelling Library
Every second Wednesday of the month, the lobby of the TSRB building in Tech Square transforms into a haven for book lovers and curious minds alike. The Traveling Library, a monthly community event hosted by TSQ ATL and led by Vicky Fowler, invites visitors to browse an ever-changing selection of books spanning genres and disciplines.
Rosa Arriaga’s Research Advances Tech Design for Continuous Chronic and Mental Health Management
In today’s healthcare landscape, continuity of care is often disrupted by fragmented systems, lack of engagement, and limited data integration between clinical visits. Dr. Rosa Arriaga, a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at Georgia Tech, is pioneering ways to bridge these gaps through innovative technology-driven solutions.