Recent News
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School of Public Policy Names First Three Byers Fellows
June 13, 2024
Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy has named its first Byers Family Pathways to Policy Fellows and the offices where they will spend their internships in Washington.
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Researchers Help Maritime Industry Navigate Toward Sustainability
June 11, 2024
Georgia Tech researchers are developing sustainable ocean shipping solutions to meet global emissions targets through eco-friendly fuels, optimized supply chains, and life-cycle assessments.
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Dean Search Begins for Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
June 5, 2024
Georgia Tech will begin the search for the next dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. The search committee, chaired by Dean of Libraries Leslie Sharp, was chosen through a nomination process and includes a mix of faculty, staff, students, and alumni from within the college, as well as other units from across campus.
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Welcome Wreck Program Supports New Research Faculty Hires
June 4, 2024
Welcome Wreck pairs seasoned research faculty ambassadors with newcomers to provide support and ready access to community during the start of a research faculty member’s career at Tech.
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VIP Tackles Grid Resilience with Real-Time Power Outage Tracker
June 3, 2024
The database will help researchers explore questions about the causes and effects of power outages and how policy interventions can help strengthen grid resilience.
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Public Policy Alum Plays Key Role in Atlanta Energy-Burden Fund
May 23, 2024
A Ph.D. graduate of the School of Public Policy played an instrumental role in advancing recent City of Atlanta legislation to help reduce energy burden among low-income residents.
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School of Public Policy Hires Cybersecurity Industry Leader
May 21, 2024
The School of Public Policy has hired Sergio Caltagirone, a senior cybersecurity practitioner, researcher, and educator with experience at the National Security Agency and Microsoft, to join the its cybersecurity policy faculty.
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IAC Grad Combines Passion for Data Science and International Affairs
April 29, 2024
Tyler Quillen found his passion for data visualization — a skill typically associated with STEM disciplines — through his research assistantship at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
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IAC Celebrates Exceptional Teaching, Research, and Service
April 25, 2024
As the 2023-24 academic year comes to a close, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts community came together for the annual student, faculty, and staff celebration.
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Public Policy Student Lands Prestigious NSF Fellowship
April 23, 2024
Emma Menardi, a master’s student in the School of Public Policy, was awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship this spring. The fellowship provides three years of funding and tuition assistance, which Menardi plans to use to complete her M.S. in Public Policy and pursue a Ph.D.
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Aaron Levine Named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
April 18, 2024
Aaron Levine, associate dean for research and outreach in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society.
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Ivan Allen College to Offer AI Applications Minor in Conjunction with Engineering
April 3, 2024
Starting this summer, students at Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will be able to earn a new minor in applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning designed to help them demonstrate their knowledge to prospective employers.
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Atlanta Global Studies Symposium to Focus on Languages of Sustainability, Global South
April 2, 2024
The Atlanta Global Studies Symposium returns April 12 with a focus on the “Languages of Sustainability and the Global South.” The event will feature a keynote lecture and live performance by Grammy award-winning musician David Sánchez.
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Alasdair Young Named Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development
April 1, 2024
Alasdair Young, professor and Neal Family Chair in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, has been named interim associate dean for faculty development in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective April 1.
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Public Policy Research Powers Sierra Club Report on Black Energy Burden in Georgia
March 19, 2024
The study examines the causes of energy burden among Black residents in Georgia.
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Richard Utz Named Interim Dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
March 19, 2024
Richard Utz, senior associate dean and professor, has been appointed interim dean of Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, effective April 20. Dean Husbands Fealing, who served in that role since 2020, has been appointed assistant director of the National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.
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Civic Data Analysis Finds New Opportunity for Federal Energy Efficiency Initiatives
March 18, 2024
A new study from the School of Public Policy finds that federal housing policies accelerate energy efficiency participation among low- and moderate-income households — even when those policies don’t directly address energy efficiency.
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Ivan Allen College Faculty Earn Institute Research Awards
March 13, 2024
Two Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty members have received Institute Research Awards from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research.
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International Affairs, Public Policy Researchers Contribute to Special Issue of Cybersecurity Journal
March 11, 2024
Jon Lindsay of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and Nadiya Kostyuk of the School of Public Policy wrote articles on cybersecurity for a special issue of the Journal of Peace.
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Husbands Fealing Appointed Assistant Director of NSF Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
February 29, 2024
Kaye Husbands Fealing, dean of Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, has been appointed assistant director of the National Science Foundation Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.