News & Research
Spring Semester Showcase Boasts Latest Bits of Good Projects
The work being done by one of our student partners, Bits of Good (BoG), is truly one of a kind, as it spans the entire product development cycle – from understanding the non-profit needs to creating a fully functioning software solution that is handed off to the client – and is entirely run by students. To celebrate their achievements from the past semester, BoG hosted their bi-annual Demo Day and invited organization members and the greater local community to join.
Tech Square Researchers Share Current Projects in Honor of National Robotics Week
National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) aims to “inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages.” And since many of our researchers, scientists, professors, and students at the Technology Square Research Building (TSRB) are involved in the industry, we wanted to celebrate the occasion with some cookies – and questions.
Unexpected Collaborations Cause Outpour of Donations at Blood Drive
April marked not only the start of a new season, but also National Volunteer Month! And despite the influx of pollen – much to our dismay – we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) are always in full spring, ready to team up with a great organization and help save the lives of other local community members!
Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Sparks Discussion of How Members Invest Their Gold at Afternoon Pop-Up
It’s no surprise blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTS) are consistently hot topics here at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL). From discussing recent economic impacts to meeting entrepreneurs in the biz, several of our events are centered around this fascinating world. And with March 17 being St. Patrick’s Day, we thought it was a perfect time to celebrate the holiday while simultaneously uncovering how our community invests their “gold.”
Sustainability and Success is the Focus at Clean and Green Power Meal
As pollen counts were at an all-time high, a small group of professionals gathered over complimentary lunch at The Clubhouse to discuss how to keep carbon emissions low.
Pi Day Pop-Up Turns Poetic
At Tech Square ATL (TSQATL), we’ll pretty much use any reason to host a themed event, but honoring Pi Day warranted no excuses necessary, as our community of innovators, entrepreneurs, technologists, and researchers are the perfect audience for such a celebration.
Web3 Expansion Continues in Atlanta with the Help of Three Pioneering Organizations
No strangers to the Web3 community, three pioneering organizations joined together one Friday evening to host an informational networking event.
Organizations Team Up to Host Showcase Focused on Disrupting an Industry with Content
Forces were joined when student groups Startup Exchange (SX), Georgia Tech Creatives, and the Sports Business Club at Georgia Tech – each representing entrepreneurship, creative content creation, and sports business, respectively – teamed up to host an evening led by Dan Porter, Founder and CEO of Overtime, a sports media company worth over $500 million.
Local Founders Share Entrepreneurial Journeys at Fireside Chat
Two of Georgia Tech’s startup-focused organizations, Startup Exchange and CREATE-X, collaborated to host an evening around entrepreneurship with a panel of experts, networking, and complimentary food and beverages.
Student Partner Provides Waffles & Whiteboarding Session for Startups
With such a pioneering and progressive innovation ecosystem as Tech Square, it’s no wonder that Georgia Tech’s student group, Startup Exchange, hosted an afternoon of networking with none other than Contrary, one of Atlanta’s leading venture firms, at The Clubhouse.
Another Open Mic Night Success with TEDxGeorgiaTech
Once again, student-run organization TEDxGeorgiaTech (TEDxGT) took the stage at The Clubhouse by hosting their recurring semester event, Open Mic Night. And as their venue and technology partner, we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club helped execute the evening that showcased the myriad of talents amongst students, members, and guests!
Community Member Spotlight: Heather Worthan
Meet Heather Worthan, Content Producer at Georgia Power Community and Economic Development. When she isn’t busy creating content, you can find her most likely out on the water!
Startup Exchange Hosts Annual Kickoff with Chris Klaus
The second of February not only celebrated Groundhog Day, nationally, but also commemorated the annual kickoff of our student partner, Startup Exchange, locally in Tech Square!
The Home Depot’s AI-Powered Robot Dog Sparks More Than Innovation
We kicked off February in full-force with an artificial intelligence (AI)-inspired activation right in the lobby of Centergy during lunchtime.
Wellness Coach Teaches Techniques to Prevent Stress at Journaling Recess
As a community filled with entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers, stress can often be associated with such career paths. As a way to help negate this detrimental response – and edify productivity – we sought to arm our members with beneficial techniques via our Recess: Journaling Workshop.