Housed on the ground floor of Georgia Tech’s Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex (MRDC) is the nation’s largest volunteer student-run makerspace, the Flowers Invention Studio. Founded in 2009, the goal of the studio is to facilitate creativity and give the opportunity for Tech students to “design, build, and play” in a space entirely guided by students. […]
Space Race: Georgia Tech’s Aspiring Astronauts
In March, NASA opened the astronaut application process for six weeks. More than 8,000 people applied for eight to 12 astronaut-candidate positions. At least three of the applicants were Yellow Jackets.
Charting a New Course: Veteran Michael Bauby’s Journey to Georgia Tech
When now fourth-year civil engineering major Michael Bauby approached high school graduation in 2016, his next steps were uncertain. Instead of college, Bauby found himself excited by a different idea: joining the military to serve and learn practical skills in a new environment.
Lambda Theta Phi Joins Georgia Tech Campus
On Friday, November 1, the founding 10 members of the Lambda Theta Phi fraternity at Georgia Tech were presented. Lambda Theta Phi is the largest Latin fraternity in the United States, though it is open to all interested students who demonstrate the characteristics of the fraternity.
Q&A with FirstGen President Janet Arvizu-Garcia
Janet Arvizu-Garcia is a fourth-year international affairs and modern languages student from Toomsboro, Georgia. She is also president of the First-Generation Student Organization. For First-Generation Celebration Week (Nov. 4-8), Arvizu-Garcia answered some questions about her journey to Georgia Tech and offered tips for prospective first-generation students.
Transfer Tenacity: Tran Siblings Give Advice to Transfer Prospects
For National Transfer Student Week, transfer students and siblings Kiera and James Tran give tips and share details of their own journeys to Georgia Tech.
AfroDance Team Connects Campus to Culture
With no experience required, the AfroDance Team welcomes all students to embrace the rich and diverse history of African dance.
Georgia Tech Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
This month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, marks national Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate, Georgia Tech, with the support of the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being, is hosting a series of events that include a soccer/fútbol tournament, trivia night, and more, focused on Georgia Tech’s Hispanic cultures.
Tackling Transition: Trading the Football Field for Medical School
As the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets approach football season, former football player Connor Mack prepares for medical school. Mack reflects on his draw to the medical field, and the decision to leave one aspiration for another.
2024 FYSA Students Head Abroad
First-Year Semester Abroad (FYSA) is a unique program where Georgia Tech students get to study abroad across Europe during their first semester.