This year, three Ph.D. students were awarded $3,000 each to pursue their research. These students demonstrated that their research, and associated publication, contributed to societal progress.
As he prepares to graduate, Computer Science (CS) major Matthew Kistner is closing a chapter as the Ramblin’ Wreck driver.
More than a ceremonial role, being the Wreck’s driver comes with significant responsibilities and a deep commitment to preserving Georgia Tech traditions. Kistner took on the challenge of balancing his studies with managing the car and its schedule.
Kantwon Rogers has spent 13 years at Georgia Tech. In that timeframe, he's earned four degrees and taught as an instructor for the Computing for Engineers (CS 1371) course for eight years.
Sonali Kaluri, Seth Kinoshita, and Medina McCowin have been selected as walk-on recipients of the prestigious Stamps President's Scholarship. Chosen for their academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to service, they will receive full scholarships, mentoring, and unique growth opportunities.
The student group presented their research on the evaluation of various plants in student living accommodations. The independent research project was initially funded through the Micro Research Grants for Regenerative Built Environments sponsored by The Kendeda Building Advisory Board and the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. This feat is uncommon among Georgia Tech student organizations but can serve as a case study for future SOS trips as well as other clubs.
Team Atlanta, a cybersecurity team of Georgia Tech students and alumni, gained recognition from Google’s Project Zero after discovering a zero-day vulnerability in SQLite during the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) this year. Their AI system, Atlantis, autonomously identified and patched security flaws without human input. Google, inspired by their success, used its own AI tool, Big Sleep, to find and address another SQLite vulnerability.
Second-year computer science (CS) majors and entrepreneurs Syed Husain and Vihaan Nagarkar developed MemoLens as participants in DubHacks ’24, an annual student-organized hackathon at the University of Washington. Their grandfathers inspired the pair to use AI to improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Highlighting their potential to make significant contributions to science and technology, four College of Sciences Ph.D. candidates have earned the prestigious Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Scholar Award. The new scholars join three returning College of Sciences ARCS recipients.
Eight Georgia Tech researchers were honored with the ACM Distinguished Paper Award for their contributions to cybersecurity at the ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS). The recognized papers tackled issues in automotive cybersecurity, password security, and cryptographic testing. One project, led by Ph.D. student Zhaozhou Tang, focuses on securing vehicle networks from cyber threats. Another paper addressed testing cryptographic implementations against future microarchitectures, while a third examined the effectiveness of password masking. These projects highlight Georgia Tech’s leadership in impactful cybersecurity solutions.
ARCS Foundation Atlanta awarded a total of $117,500 to 15 Ph.D. students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the worldwide advancement of science and technology.
The College of Sciences proudly recognizes the five graduate scholars awarded O’Hara Fellowships for the 2024-25 school year.
The College of Sciences congratulates the five graduate scholars who won Herbert P. Haley Fellowships for the 2024-2025 school year. The award may be held in conjunction with other funding, assistantships, or fellowships, if applicable.