The Start of Something Big

The Start of Something Big

Years of collaboration and hard work lay the groundwork for the university’s transformation into a leading research institution. Here, a look back at a few of the defining moments in Georgia State’s research history.

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Violent Crime is Rising. What Can Cities Do?

The pandemic has had a massive impact on violent crime. Here, three Georgia State criminology experts weigh in on why it’s happening — and what we can learn.

From Poverty to Prosperity

In Georgia State’s Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk, faculty are researching the most effective channels for upward economic mobility in Atlanta and across the globe.

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A Path to Resiliency

A new national center based at Georgia State University’s School of Public Health offers hope for victims of child trafficking.

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Can America’s Healthcare Crisis Be Solved?

Law professor Erin Fuse Brown studies the many ways in which Americans are ill-served by the nation’s healthcare system. But change could be on the horizon.

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.

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Defanging a Killer Virus

Professor Christopher Basler has spent his career stalking Ebola, and recently he hit upon a surprising discovery that could suggest new ways to treat the deadly infection.

Maged Henary, associate professor of chemistry

The End Of A Long Pipeline

A new cancer treatment co-developed by associate professor Maged Henary is one of the first Georgia State-based technologies to enter clinical trials.