Category: Science & Technology

Turning Students into Scientists

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

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.

Breaking Through the Noise

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

A River, Revealed

Assistant professor Richard Milligan was part of a team that recently helped develop a new vision for the Chattahoochee River.

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.

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.

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

Meet the Georgia State scientists who are using big data to help transform the way we think about mental illness.

Stronger, Faster, Greener

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

How to Talk About Climate Change

Geosciences professor and outgoing provost Risa Palm investigates how to reach those who oppose action on global warming.