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July 24, 2026
Georgia Tech Helps Advance Genesis Mission, a National Effort to Transform Scientific Discovery Through AI
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Institute researchers will lead two projects and contribute to several others as part of the Department of Energy’s $5 billion initiative.

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July 22, 2026
The Neuro Revolution Is Dawning. Are We Ready?
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As neuroscience and neurotechnology accelerate, Georgia Tech researchers are examining what a neuro-connected future could mean for society and for humanity itself.

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July 15, 2026
Graduate Apprentices Are Shaping Research While Building Their Future
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Graduate apprentices gain experience with advanced instrumentation, mentoring, and facility operations while supporting the research ecosystem that serves Georgia Tech and its partners.

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July 6, 2026
New Soft Wearable Device Could Support At-Home Sleep Monitoring
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A new Georgia Tech study shows a wireless wearable device could enable home-based monitoring of physiological changes associated with sleep and brain health.

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June 26, 2026
Spring 2026 Institute for Matter and Systems Facility Seed Grant Awards Announced
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Five interdisciplinary projects to receive IMS technical support and facility access

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June 10, 2026
Georgia Tech Scientists Create Moon Rock in the Lab
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This moon rock could help scientists interpret lunar data and explore how water may form on the moon.

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From left to right, Mengkun Tian, Todd Walters, Eric Vogel, and Henry Su stand outdoors holding Employee Excellence Award certificates and a commemorative recognition plaque. The group poses in front of a landscaped campus setting, celebrating their achievements and contributions to the Georgia Tech Institute for Matter and Systems.
June 8, 2026
Institute for Matter and Systems Honors Five for Employee Excellence
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The Institute for Matter and Systems recognized staff and research faculty for their exceptional contributions during the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Abstract illustration of gold-colored nanoparticles moving through a soft, undulating pink-and-white landscape, with glowing trails representing anomalous diffusion and interfacial interactions. ACS 150 and “Celebrating 20 Years” logos appear in the lower right corner.
June 5, 2026
Study Uncovers New Insights Into Nanoparticle Motion
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Researchers developed a framework that uses nanoparticle movement to measure the mechanical properties of liquid-solid interfaces .

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Person in blue medical scrubs demonstrates a small device to a seated patient in a clinical exam room with medical equipment visible in the background.
June 3, 2026
Helping Patients See Again: How One Doctor Uses Georgia Tech Research to Treat Eye Disease With Precision
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A doctor uses a tiny microneedle developed at Georgia Tech to preserve patients’ vision, reduce their pain, and give them more time for daily life.

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June 2, 2026
How Agentic AI is Rethinking the Origins of Life on Earth
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<p>Georgia Tech researchers Amirali Aghazadeh and Daniel Saeedi discuss AstroAgents, an agentic AI system that analyzes space chemistry to generate new ideas for life’s beginnings.</p>

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Georgia Tech’s historic Tech Tower rises above leafy green trees on a clear day, featuring a red brick facade, arched windows, and a pointed gray roof with the word “TECH” displayed prominently near the top.
May 21, 2026
College of Engineering Recognizes 8 Faculty Members with Excellence Awards
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Eight faculty members have been honored by the College of Engineering for their excellence in research, service, teaching, inventorship, and commercialization.

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Dean Sutter smiles at the camera while wearing glasses, a light dress shirt, and a lavender tie in a Georgia Tech Institute for Matter and Systems staff spotlight graphic.
May 19, 2026
18 Years of Excellence: Dean Sutter’s Staff Spotlight
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In this Q&A, Dean Sutter reflects on more than 18 years at IMS, sharing insights on cleanroom innovation, technical challenges, and career growth at Georgia Tech.

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