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Gianna Slusher and Caitlin Reina received an official patent for their invention: a mounted thermographic imaging system for home use, capable of detecting medical issues like breast cancer. Slusher, a Ph.D. student in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, says, “As a woman in mechanical engineering, I have strived to use my education and research to contribute to efforts that benefit other women.”

Read the full story here: https://www.me.gatech.edu/news/phd-student-receives-patent-thermographic-breast-cancer-detection-device

ATTENTION NEW ATLANTA CAMPUS GRADUATE STUDENTS: Don't forget to register for the Graduate Institute Orientation. Check your email for the latest Grad Buzz to find out how to register.

Ph.D. candidate Shweta Dutta ventured to Antarctica to study electromagnetic waves, finding herself not only gathering critical data but also charmed by curious penguins investigating her every move. 🐧❄️

Read Shweta's full story here: https://ece.gatech.edu/news/2024/05/journey-antarctica-investigate-earths-electromagnetic-mysteries

🧶 Congratulations to physicists and long-time GT6000 group leaders Krishma Singal and Sarah Gonzalez on their paper, "Programming Mechanics in Knitted Materials, Stitch by Stitch," published in Nature Communications!

Their groundbreaking work unravels the physics of knitting, exploring how simple stitch patterns can transform yarn into innovative, stretchable fabrics with applications in wearable tech, soft robotics, and haptics.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and its potential impact on advanced manufacturing! 🎉👏

🍵✨ Searching for the best boba in Atlanta? Mo Jarin, a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering, shares her top five boba spots, rated for their unique flavors and quality. From classic milk tea to unique creations like tiramisu foam and mango sago slush, Mo’s recommendations will satisfy any boba lover’s cravings🥤❤️

Read more here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/one-grad-students-guide-atlantas-boba-scene

🤖✨ De’Aira Bryant, fresh from earning her Ph.D. in computer science and robotics, is on a mission to make AI and robotics more inclusive and equitable. Her groundbreaking research on AI bias in perceptual algorithms sheds light on the need for bias-aware designs. Let’s celebrate her work and vision for a more just and inclusive future in technology!

Read more here: https://www.cc.gatech.edu/news/new-phd-alumna-paving-way-more-black-women-robotics

✨ Shining a Light on Postdocs ✨

The Postdoc Visibility Project began as a tribute during National Postdoc Appreciation Week and quickly grew into a yearlong celebration of our amazing postdocs! We wrapped up with a wonderful reception on May 8, bringing together postdocs, staff, and faculty for a celebratory luncheon.

Read the full story here: https://postdocs.gatech.edu/news/shining-light-postdocs-yearlong-project-concludes-reception

Meet the pioneering women who lead postdoctoral education at Georgia Tech. Learn more about their impactful contributions and dedication to supporting postdoctoral scholars at Tech. Read more here: https://postdocs.gatech.edu/news/meet-women-leading-postdoctoral-education-tech

Bioengineering PhD student Alisyn Bourque is blending her dance expertise with science. For her final project, she explored the fluid dynamics of dancers turning by capturing mesmerizing slow-motion videos in colored smoke. This innovative approach helps visualize how dancers' movements interact with the air.

Read more here: https://chbe.gatech.edu/news/2024/05/graduate-student-researches-fluid-dynamics-dance-moves

Go out and fail. That's the mantra of Mo Jarin's journey through the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps program. 💪 Embracing failure led Mo to pivot, grow, and ultimately succeed in translating water disinfection tech into real impact. Read more here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/exploring-one-grad-students-trailblazing-research-journey-1

Exciting news! 🌟 Elio Challita, a Georgia Tech alum, has been selected as a Schmidt Science Fellow. He joins a group of researchers focused on solving global challenges through interdisciplinary science. Elio is only the second person from Georgia Tech to receive this prestigious fellowship, which includes a $110,000 stipend per year.

Read more here: https://www.chbe.gatech.edu/news/2024/04/georgia-tech-alum-wins-prestigious-schmidt-fellow

Big congrats to Marc Ebelhar, Georgia Tech's 2024 "Putting Students First Award" winner! You may know Marc as a graduate student success specialist and academic professional in the Office of Graduate Education. Whether you've met him through GT6000 or during orientation, Marc's commitment to students shines through in all he does. Well deserved, Marc! 🏆

Read the full story here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/marc-ebelhar-receives-putting-students-first-institute-award

🎓 Congratulations to our brilliant Ph.D. graduates! Your perseverance and dedication have led to this remarkable achievement. Here's to conquering new frontiers and redefining what's possible!

Elio Challita (PhD 2023) is the second person from Georgia Tech ever to be named a Fellow of the Schmidt Science Fellows program, which provides a $110,000 stipend per year to postdoctoral scholars to solve the world’s most pressing issues.

A former member of the Bhamla Lab at ChBE, Challita is one of 32 early-career researchers in the 2024 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows, joining a community of scientists and supporters who seek to drive sector-wide change by pursuing interdisciplinary research. The 2024 Fellows represent 17 nationalities nominated by 26 of the world’s leading institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Meet your master's ceremony commencement speaker, Ritvik Ramakrishnan, a master’s computer science candidate. "My message to my fellow graduates is to embrace their strengths, persevere through challenges, and use their voices to make a difference. I want to encourage them to view setbacks as opportunities for growth, trust the process, and never underestimate their potential as Georgia Tech graduates. Just as I found my voice and learned to embrace my strengths, I know each of them will find their path to success, paved with the white and gold of Georgia Tech," said Ramakrishnan.

Learn more here: https://news.gatech.edu/news/2024/04/30/meet-spring-commencement-reflection-speakers

Meet your Ph.D. commencement speaker, Nikhil Iyengar, a Ph.D. aerospace engineering candidate. "So much of our academic journey has been forward-looking. We look forward to finishing our classes. We look forward to completing our qualifying exams. We look forward to proposing and (finally!) defending our theses. It's a wonderful feeling to realize that the moment we have awaited has arrived. I hope every graduate takes a short stroll around campus to celebrate and cherish this milestone," he said.

Read more here: https://news.gatech.edu/news/2024/04/30/meet-spring-commencement-reflection-speakers

The transformative power of mentorship tailored for women in academia cannot be understated. Two Bioinformatics Ph.D. students share the importance of developing women-centered communities and provide steps to develop your own community. Read the full story here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/women-centered-mentorship-provides-empowerment-conquer-phd

💧🌎 Mo Jarin's lab is pioneering new water disinfection techniques. Their groundbreaking research, recently published in Nature Communications, unveils the future of water disinfection. Learn more about Mo's research here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/exploring-one-grad-students-trailblazing-research-journey-0

As part of the Postdoc Visibility Project, our postdocs shared their gratitude by recognizing those who've made a difference in their journey. Discover the incredible mentors, family members, and colleagues who've made a difference in their academic journey. Read more here: https://postdocs.gatech.edu/news/celebrating-postdoc-community

From Georgia Tech to NATO: Meet Joyce Kinsey, the trailblazing OMS Cybersecurity student securing an internship at NATO! 🌍🔒 Armed with an impressive resume and a desire to push her career to the next level, Joyce saw that NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command in Brunssum, Netherlands was looking for an intern to research user vulnerabilities in IT systems and cyber threat environments. After being accepted, the process took months to be finalized and, due to its global aspect, involved completing security clearances and immigration approvals.

Discover the story behind Mo Jarin's quest for cleaner water and global impact. Follow her path of innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal triumphs as she navigates through her Ph.D. at Georgia Tech. Read more here: https://grad.gatech.edu/news/exploring-one-grad-students-trailblazing-research-journey.

Stay tuned for Part 2 as we unravel Jarin's trailblazing research journey! 💧🔬

Georgia Tech's postdocs Avery Davis Bell, Ida Su, and Nicole Hellessey share their unique journey navigating challenges in academia. Their experiences are a reminder that your journey is your own, and success does not follow a set path. Read more here: https://ow.ly/8PIS50R8Opi

Pictured: Avery Davis Bell, postdoc in the School of Biological Sciences

The 2024 Three Minute Thesis winners have been crowned! 👑 These scholars captivated us with their lightning-fast presentations, unveiling groundbreaking research in just three minutes. Pictured left to right Alexandra Patterson, Kantwon Rogers, Valeria Juarez, and Karina Bhattacharya. Their stellar performances earned them coveted research travel grants. Kudos to Kantwon Rogers for also snagging the People's Choice award.

Master's Winner: Karina Bhattacharya
Overall Ph.D. Winner: Alexandra Patterson
First Runner Up & People's Choice: Kantwon Rogers
Second Runner Up: Valeria Juarez

Can't make it in person? Livestream 3MT! Join via this direct link to Zoom at 5:30 Eastern: https://gatech.zoom.us/j/98696536715.

Your daily dose of appreciation. Sharing heartfelt notes of gratitude from our faculty and staff to our incredible graduate students who inspire us every day.