Science & Technology

Jay Dunn, assistant professor of physics at Perimeter College

Turning Students into Scientists

Astronomer and Perimeter College assistant professor Jay Dunn helps his students achieve career liftoff by drawing them into research.
hacker engaged in cybercrime

Collateral Damage

COVID-19 has sparked a surge in cyber threats. Here, cybersecurity expert and associate professor David Maimon discusses how the crisis has been a gift to online criminals.
banner climate change protest communication

Breaking Through the Noise

A pair of Georgia State researchers shares lessons about communicating the growing threat of climate change.
Richard Milligan

A River, Revealed

Assistant professor Richard Milligan was part of a team that recently helped develop a new vision for the Chattahoochee River.
Juan Banda posing on front porch.

Using Social Media to Map Disease

Georgia State computer scientist Juan Banda is tapping into Twitter data to learn more about people’s experiences during the pandemic.
image of garbage and the words "Waste Land " floating in the ocean

Waste Land

The world is increasingly filled with discarded plastic, and recycling alone won’t cut it. At Georgia State, biology professor Eric Gilbert is using tiny microbes to make a big dent in our plastic problem.
Mangrove trees water boat

The Power of Trees

Georgia State researchers have examined how to diminish economic losses from hurricanes. One solution: More mangrove trees.
The Measure of a Mind Vince Calhoun

The Measure of a Mind

Meet the Georgia State scientists who are using big data to help transform the way we think about mental illness.
A photo of Tim Kellison in front of Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Stronger, Faster, Greener

The Center for Sport and Urban Policy is honored for its work helping sports organizations become leaders in sustainability.