Finding Refuge for Refugees
A powerful network of researchers and community members are working to improve the lives of people in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the U.S. and provide access to resources amid the pandemic.
Category: Georgia State Research Magazine
Red Hot Atlanta: A City in Flux
In his new book, Urban Studies Professor Dan Immergluck shines a light on the forces that are reshaping the metro area, including politics, race and the need for more affordable housing.
Crime and Punishment
Dr. Thad Johnson (Ph.D. ’20) spent nearly a decade in law enforcement before becoming a criminal justice scholar. His research focuses on race and police policy related to issues of systemic bias in the U.S. justice system.
The Document Detective
Georgia State History Professor Nick Wilding, a super sleuth who uncovers forgeries of rare manuscripts, proved that a prized Galileo text is a fake.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Coastal Maya
After more than a decade of research, Georgia State scientist Jeffrey Glover shares what he’s learned about the people who lived on a stretch of coastline in Quintana Roo Mexico over a span of 3,000 years.
And Justice for All
Georgia State’s Center for Access to Justice works to ensure that everyone — even the most disenfranchised — receives a fair shot in the court of law. The team has uncovered systemic issues and unequal representation.
Preserving Democracy
Georgia State Professor of Political Science Dr. Jennifer McCoy shares concerns over U.S. democracy, and advice on what steps we can take to become a less polarized nation.
Averting Catastrophe
Georgia State mathematician Igor Belykh has spent more than a decade studying how bridges become unstable. Now he’s devising ways to improve their safety.
What Happens to the Brain as We Age?
A grant from the National Science Foundation is powering new insight into brain development, structure and function across the lifespan.
Two Years of Trauma
The pandemic has produced a mental health crisis with effects that may reverberate for years — even decades — to come. At Georgia State, researchers are working to gain insights into the emotional toll and identify how people are finding hope even as the threats persist.