Recent News
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Laura Taylor to Lead the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center as Interim Director
September 6, 2023
The Strategic Energy Institute (SEI) of the Georgia Institute of Technology is excited to welcome Laura Taylor as the interim director of the Energy, Policy, and Innovation Center (EPICenter).
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School of Economics Study Charts America’s Monthly Struggle with Covid-19 Hardships
August 28, 2023
December 2020 was when the greatest number of people reported experiencing multiple hardships during the pandemic, according to the research.
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Meet Ivan Allen College's Newest Faculty Members
August 21, 2023
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts attracts some of the best minds in the social sciences and humanities, scholars and practitioners eager to advance Georgia Tech's mission of educating leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Our newest faculty members are no exception.
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Li Appointed School’s First-Ever Associate Chair
August 17, 2023
Li has been with the School of Economics since 1997.
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Ivan Allen College Faculty Earn CIOS Honor Roll Placements
July 6, 2023
Thirty-eight faculty members from across the Ivan Allen College received recognition for teaching excellence in the Spring 2023 semester.
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Laura Taylor Reappointed Chair of the School of Economics
June 27, 2023
Professor Laura Taylor has been reappointed to a second five-year term as chair of the School of Economics, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028.
The reappointment follows a five-year comprehensive review required by the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook. The comprehensive review evaluated the progress of the School under the chair’s leadership, provided an opportunity for constructive input from the faculty and other constituencies, and reviewed the professional contributions and performance of the chair as a leader and administrator. The review committee conducted a thorough assessment complemented by feedback from the School and community including students, faculty, and staff; the Board of Advisors of the School of Economics (BASE); and other school stakeholders.
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In the Mood for Giving: Charitable Donations May Be More About How You Feel Before Giving, Not After
June 26, 2023
Twitter posts and an online experiment involving the cheery “Hakuna Matata” scene from The Lion King offer new insights into why we give to charity.
