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News Articles: Georgia Tech

Jamily Aly Pons (right), a university student from Puerto Rico, does research in Georgia Tech's Economic Development Lab, for which Monica Novoa (left) is program manager.

In Wake Of Hurricane Maria, Georgia Tech Bolsters Puerto Rico's Entrepreneurs

It’s been seven months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Blackouts continue. Utility crews on the island are still in emergency restoration...

April 27, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Emily Bunker

On Second Thought For Monday, January 22, 2018

The ongoing Atlanta bribery scandal brought a sentencing last week. Adam Smith, former chief procurement officer for Atlanta, got more than two years in...

January 22, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 3 more

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Friday December 29, 2017

UGA At Rose Bowl New Years Eve In ATL Resistant Bacteria

December 29, 2017
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

Curbing Reddit Hate Speech

If you’ve ever visited any Reddit message board or YouTube comment section, you know internet trolls and hate speech go hand in hand. A new study from...

December 13, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Ryan McFadin
Players return from the bottom after a point is scored underwater.

Breathing In ATL's Underwater Hockey Scene

Many sports are all about teamwork. But underwater hockey takes this to new heights. Or depths, rather, since all the action in underwater hockey is at...

December 05, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton

The Rich History Behind Black Philanthropy

Studies suggest U.S.-born and foreign-born black donors give about $12 billion to U.S. charities and $11 billion overseas. Altogether, the U.S. black...

November 03, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
KSU cheerleaders, from left to right, Shlondra Young, Tommia Dean and Kennedy Town are part of a group of cheerleaders that say they'll take a knee in the stadium tunnel when the national anthem is played at Saturday's homecoming game.

Emails: Protests Spur College Officials To Talk With Players

As protests over racial injustice grab national attention in pro sports, some college and university officials are having pre-emptive talks with student...

October 20, 2017
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By:
  • Jeff Martin and
  • Associated Press
Ig Nobel Founder Marc Abrahams holds up an Ig Nobel Prize trophy.

Weird Science Wins Ig Nobel Prizes

This year's Nobel Prize winners were announced the first week of October. In September, slightly less prestigious awards honored the funny side of...

October 11, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton and
  • Celeste Headlee
Mourners gathered on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in Atlanta, for Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz who was shot and killed by campus police on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017.

Advocates Want More Police Training For Mental-Health Issues

Supervisors for the Georgia Tech police officer who fatally shot a student thought the officer showed promise, but there is no evidence that he had...

September 26, 2017
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By:
  • Jeff Martin and
  • Associated Press

On Second Thought For Monday, September 25, 2017

Georgia Tech student Scout Schultz was shot and killed after provoking campus police officers. Schultz had a history of mental health issues and suicide...

September 26, 2017
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
A police officer stands guard in front of a burning Georgia Tech police vehicle. Masked protesters threw a flare into the car.

After Peaceful Vigil, Fiery Protest At Georgia Tech

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. The night started as a sea of candles reflecting off the Georgia Tech Campanile...

September 22, 2017
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Maura Currie
A Georgia Tech police officer attempts to extinguish a fire inside a patrol vehicle on campus Monday, September 18.

'It Was Surreal': Reporters On Violence After Georgia Tech Vigil

The Georgia Tech community is left with many questions after a student leader was fatally shot by campus police last weekend.

September 22, 2017
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington ,
  • Stephen Fowler ,
  • and 1 more
Three people face charges of inciting a riot and battery of an officer after violent clashes with campus police at Georgia Tech following a vigil for a student fatally shot by officers.

3 People Charged With Inciting Riot After Georgia Tech Vigil

Three people face charges of inciting a riot and battery of an officer after violent clashes with campus police at Georgia Tech following a vigil for a...

September 19, 2017
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By:
  • Kate Brumback and
  • Associated Press

On Second Thought For Thursday, September 7, 2017

What if your dog could talk? Georgia Tech researchers have developed a vest that can help service dogs communicate. Melody Jackson leads the initiative,...

September 07, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
Dr. Howard with Darwin, a robotic assistant that helps children with disabilities accomplish physical therapy at home.

Ayanna Howard Answers, Robots: Friends Or Foes?

Robots are coming and sooner than you think. That’s according our guest this week on Two Way Street: Georgia Tech robotics expert, Ayanna Howard ....

August 15, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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