Georgia Tech researchers develop way for wheelchair users to steer with head tilts, facial expressions
Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.
Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.
Football pioneer reflects on 1956 Sugar Bowl controversy
Just a month after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, Bobby Grier became the first Black man to play in the Sugar Bowl - despite the opposition of Georgia's governor at the time.
Just a month after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, Bobby Grier became the first Black man to play in the Sugar Bowl - despite the opposition of Georgia's governor at the time.
Pandemic lockdown triggered sharp drop in preterm births, Georgia Tech study finds
In the spring of 2020, as the US went into a pandemic lockdown, the data shows preterm births, especially caesarian section deliveries and induced births suddenly dropped, too.
In the spring of 2020, as the US went into a pandemic lockdown, the data shows preterm births, especially caesarian section deliveries and induced births suddenly dropped, too.
Fire Marshal issue 'All clear' on Georgia Tech campus following 'HVAC issue' at O'Keefe building
Police cleared the O'Keefe building for an “HVAC issue.” Police said the Fire Marshal responded to investigate.
Police cleared the O'Keefe building for an “HVAC issue.” Police said the Fire Marshal responded to investigate.
Georgia Tech students attempt to break record for longest hopscotch course
A group of Georgia Tech students are aiming to break a world record with their 4.2-mile hopscotch course that stretches across all corners of the college's campus.
A group of Georgia Tech students are aiming to break a world record with their 4.2-mile hopscotch course that stretches across all corners of the college's campus.
Despite controversy, transgender swimmer to compete at Georgia Tech championship
Despite objections from one conservative group, a trans-woman will compete at the NCAA Division I women’s swimming championship at Georgia Tech this week.
Despite objections from one conservative group, a trans-woman will compete at the NCAA Division I women’s swimming championship at Georgia Tech this week.
Georgia lawmakers push for change to address organized retail crime
A group of state lawmakers wants to make it harder for thieves to resell stolen merchandise online.
A group of state lawmakers wants to make it harder for thieves to resell stolen merchandise online.
Child with rare, deadly condition has chance at life thanks to device developed at Georgia Tech
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
Ramiah Martin was born in 2017 with a rare and deadly developmental condition. A device developed by researchers at Georgia Tech gave her a chance at life.
Tariq Carpenter proud to rep Yellow Jackets at Senior Bowl
Tariq Carpenter played safety for Georgia Tech, but he's listed as a linebacker at the Senior Bowl, where teams have been evaluating him at that position. He's the first Yellow Jacket to participate in the Senior Bowl since Justin Thomas in 2017, which he says is "surreal."
Tariq Carpenter played safety for Georgia Tech, but he's listed as a linebacker at the Senior Bowl, where teams have been evaluating him at that position. He's the first Yellow Jacket to participate in the Senior Bowl since Justin Thomas in 2017, which he says is "surreal."
Judge weighs pausing Georgia spaceport land deal for voters
Opponents of a planned commercial spaceport on the Georgia coast asked a judge Tuesday to stop local officials from buying land for the commercial launchpad as they seek a special election that would let voters decide whether the deal should happen.
Opponents of a planned commercial spaceport on the Georgia coast asked a judge Tuesday to stop local officials from buying land for the commercial launchpad as they seek a special election that would let voters decide whether the deal should happen.
Restaurant in Tech Square provides meals for students stuck on campus
There on Fifth gave 265 hot meals to students and Georgia Tech police officers.
There on Fifth gave 265 hot meals to students and Georgia Tech police officers.
Family of Scout Schultz receives $1 million settlement from Georgia Tech over shooting
The family of Scout Schultz, the Georgia Tech student who was shot and killed by campus police, has settled their lawsuit with the university for $1 million.
The family of Scout Schultz, the Georgia Tech student who was shot and killed by campus police, has settled their lawsuit with the university for $1 million.
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on privacy risks tied to Apple AirTags
The Apple AirTag is a device that's meant to help you keep track of things like your keys and wallet, but it could pose a threat in the wrong hands.
The Apple AirTag is a device that's meant to help you keep track of things like your keys and wallet, but it could pose a threat in the wrong hands.
Can other Georgia teams ride the Braves winning energy?
Heading into another big sports weekend for teams in Georgia, fans are hoping the Braves win will rub off on other teams.
Heading into another big sports weekend for teams in Georgia, fans are hoping the Braves win will rub off on other teams.
New post-tenure review policy approved by Georgia Board of Regents met with resistance
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
NCAA: Georgia Tech women's basketball program committed rules violations
An NCAA panel has found that Georgia Tech's woman's basketball program violated multiple rules about player practices, saying that student-athletes lied to officials out of fear of retaliation by the former head coach.
An NCAA panel has found that Georgia Tech's woman's basketball program violated multiple rules about player practices, saying that student-athletes lied to officials out of fear of retaliation by the former head coach.
Georgia Tech students named finalists in national invention competition
Two Georgia Tech students have been named finalists in a national invention competition for their device designed to help millions of Americans who suffer from bladder issues.
Two Georgia Tech students have been named finalists in a national invention competition for their device designed to help millions of Americans who suffer from bladder issues.
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 form alliance for scheduling, policy
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling.
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 are forming an alliance to work together on the future of college athletics and scheduling.
13-year-old Marietta student begins classes at Georgia Tech
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
Like any new student, Caleb Anderson has some classes he looks forward to and others he is not as excited about taking.
ACC teams that can't play due to COVID-19 will forfeit
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated COVID-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.