Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly called Georgia Tech, Tech, and GT) is a public, coeducational research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. It is a part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Athlone, Ireland; Shanghai, China; and Singapore.

Georgia Institute of Technology

The educational institution was founded in 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology as part of Reconstruction plans to build an industrial economy in the post-Civil War Southern United States. Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering. By 1901, its curriculum had expanded to include electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. In 1948, the school changed its name to reflect its evolution from a trade school to a larger and more capable technical institute and research university. Georgia Tech is organized into six colleges and contains about 31 departments/units, with a strong emphasis on science and technology. It is most recognized for its degree programs in engineering, computing, and the sciences, but also offers degrees in architecture, liberal arts, and management. In April 2010, Tech was elected to the highly prestigious Association of American Universities, reflecting its commitment to high quality instruction and research.

Georgia Tech’s main campus occupies a large part of Midtown Atlanta, bordered by 10th Street to the north and by North Avenue to the south, placing it well in sight of the Atlanta skyline. In 1996, the campus was the site of the athletes’ village and a venue for a number of athletic events for the 1996 Centennial Summer Olympics. The construction of the Olympic village, along with subsequent gentrification of the surrounding areas greatly enhanced the campus.

Georgia Institute of Technology Rankings in 2010

• TOP CHEMISTRY COLLEGE RANKING IN 2010
• BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS (MBA PROGRAM) RANKING IN 2010
• BIO CHEMICAL / BIOENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKING
• TOP 100 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKING IN 2010
• TOP 15 COMPUTER ENGINEERING COLLEGES RANKING
• BEST UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY RANKING
• TOP 25 COLLEGES / SCHOOLS RANKING BY JOB RECRUITER – WALL STREET JOURNAL
• TOP 100 COLLEGES IN THE UNITED STATES
• CIVIL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE RANKING IN 2010
• WORLD’S BEST UNIVERSITY RANKINGS – TOP 400 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
• TOP 50 ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOLS IN 2010
• MECHANICAL COLLEGE – ENGINEERING SCHOOLS RANKING, 2010
• TOP 200 UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAM IN 2010
• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS

Georgia Institute of Technology Rankings in 2011

• BEST BUSINESS GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKING IN 2011
• TOP 100 GRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING SCHOOL RANKINGS IN 2011
• MATERIALS GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS IN 2011
• 2011-2012 TOP 200 COLLEGES IN UNITED STATES
• WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IN 2011-2012
•  TOP ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKING IN 2011-2012
•  WORLD’S TOP 50 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IN 2011
• TOP 2011 BUSINESS GRADUATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
• 2011 TOP PUBLIC COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY RANKINGS IN UNITED STATES

 Georgia Institute of Technology University Rankings in 2012

• TOP 100 COMPUTER ENGINEERING COLLEGE RANKING IN 2011-2012
•  2011-2012 BEST MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHOOLS RANKING

Georgia Institute of Technology Tuition and Fees

Georgia Institute of Technology News

• Bird Vocalization Research Could Improve Poultry Production, Lower Costs - Wed, 16 May 2012
  Listening to squawks and other chicken "vocalizations" using digital signal processing techniques may help farmers better manage growing conditions, contributing to both healthier birds and more productive poultry operations.

• Richard Utz Named Chair of the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture - Fri, 11 May 2012
  Richard Utz has been named�chair of the�Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts�School of Literature, Communication, and Culture. �The appointment follows a�national search. Utz will assume the position August 1.�

• Dina Khapaeva Announced as Chair of Modern Languages - Fri, 11 May 2012
  The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts has selected Russian scholar Dina Khapaeva to chair its School of Modern Languages. The appointment is the result of an international search. Dr. Khapaeva will assume the position August 1.

• Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction, Study Finds - Thu, 10 May 2012
  New research findings show that embryonic stem cells unable to fully compact the DNA inside them cannot complete their primary task: differentiation into specific cell types that give rise to the various types of tissues and structures in the body.

• Georgia Tech Receives $3.1M for Nuclear Energy Research and Education - Wed, 09 May 2012
  The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Georgia Tech funding for two undergraduate scholarships, three graduate fellowships, three research projects and an infrastructure improvement.

• Nominations Sought for Leading Institute’s International Initiatives - Wed, 09 May 2012
  Following the announcement that Vice Provost for International Initiatives Steven McLaughlin has accepted the position as chair of Tech’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Provost Rafael L. Bras has issued a call for applications and nominations to lead the Institute’s global partnerships.

• Georgia Tech Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant to Design Energy-Efficient Vaccine Warehousing System - Wed, 09 May 2012
  Georgia Tech has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Professor Jonathan Colton will design a net-zero energy warehousing and distribution system for vaccines and drugs in developing countries.

• Georgia Tech’s Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development Releases Aerotropolis Atlanta Health Impact Assessment - Wed, 09 May 2012
  

• HAWK Aids Safe Travel on North Avenue - Tue, 08 May 2012
  The HAWK beacon is a pedestrian-activated signal that responds to the push of a button by those needing to cross the street.

• Georgia Tech/Microsoft Study Shows Bandwidth Caps Create Uncertainty, Risky Decisions - Mon, 07 May 2012
  A new study by a Georgia Tech researcher shows that capped broadband pricing triggers uneasy user experiences that could be mitigated by better tools to monitor data usage through their home networks.