Mary Helen O'Connor walking with students on Clarkston Campus

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.

Dan Immergluck posing in Historic Fourth Ward Park

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.

Thaddeus Johnson poses in his office

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.

Nick Wilding holding a magnifying glass in his Georgia State office.

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.

Glover, Rissolo, and project members finish up excavations at an ancient house mound at Conil.

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.

Lady justice statue with background image of the american flag

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.

Jennifer McCoy, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science at Georgia State University.

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.

Igor Belykh standing on a footbridge in Atlanta

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.

illustration of 2 scientists working on computers to study brain development

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.