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Tech alumnus reflects on travels from Atlanta to expanses of space

Technique Staff on July 1, 2010 in Life

A brilliant rush of fire. A roaring crackle. An inverted mushroom cloud of vapor rushing out in every direction. Under 2.6 million pounds of thrust, Space Shuttle Discovery leapt from her pad beginning her 8.5 minute flight into orbit

Innovators fashion new type of technology

Technique Staff on July 1, 2010 in Life

For most people, fashion and technology do not really go together. Besides the convenience of pockets to hold cell phones and MP3 players, most do...

New director seeks positive direction for WRC

Technique Staff on July 1, 2010 in Life

Reaching out to students to offer support and guidance has been the main goal of Colleen Riggle over the years, as she was recently named...

GTL still adding programs, students after 20 years

Technique Staff on June 17, 2010 in Life

Tech’s first and largest satellite campus, Georgia Tech Lorraine (GTL) in Metz, France, has provided its students an international campus-away-from-campus for 20 years this week....

Wall encourages students to expand horizons

Technique Staff on June 17, 2010 in Life

Originally from Seattle, Wash., traveling long distances for his passion for engineering is no stranger to Thomas Wall, who recently won the prestigious J. William...

Students share mixed feelings about tuition hike

Technique Staff on May 27, 2010 in Life

With a $227 million decrease in the University System of Georgia’s (USG) budget, Tech students will see a $500 per semester increase in tuition starting...

National engineering education society honors Tech director

Technique Staff on May 27, 2010 in Life

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) announced the chair of its Professional Interest Council to be Tech’s Patricia Bazrod. Bazrod currently serves as the...

Recent survey zeros in on students’ problems with Zimbra suite

Technique Staff on May 27, 2010 in Life

It seems as though the average student does not usually use the MyGaTech service except as a email alias, which redirects any mail that goes...

Think Green Week

Technique Staff on April 22, 2010 in Life

This Friday marks the thirteenth celebration of Earth Day on Tech’s campus. With environmental conscientiousness a growing concern nationally and at Tech green issues are...

New CoC Dean provides experience, accolades

Technique Staff on April 22, 2010 in Life

Tech is preparing to welcome a new dean for the second time this semester, this time of the College of Computing (CoC). Zvi Galil will...

Erato: celebrating 40 years of student expression

Technique Staff on April 22, 2010 in Life

. The name might make you think of something risqué or erotic. The truth, in fact, might shock you more than your imagination. At a...

RoboJackets extend metallic hand to high schoolers

Technique Staff on April 22, 2010 in Life

Paper brochures, e-mails from admissions and information sessions may not always persuade prospective students to consider Tech as the college of choice, but what about...

Night Market provides Asian culinary delights

Technique Staff on April 15, 2010 in Life

You’re surrounded by strangers on all sides, not one of whom is speaking the same language. Red paper lanterns swing overhead, casting everything and everyone...

Greek Week focuses on collaboration

Technique Staff on April 15, 2010 in Life

Under the beating waves of the sun, troops of twelve marched into the freshly raked pit of sloshing mud to face each other across a...

IsraelFest showcases Israel’s modern society

Technique Staff on April 15, 2010 in Life

Following last week’s CultureFest and TASA’s Night Market, Tech’s Jewish student organization GT Hillel hosted its IsraelFest Tuesday, April 13, at the Campanile, attracting approximately...

Graduation

Technique Staff on April 15, 2010 in Life

With a less than thrilling job market to look forward to, many students are taking stock of the alternatives to finding a job right after...

Culture Fest

Technique Staff on April 8, 2010 in Life

With about 45 cultural student organizations on campus, one of the best ways for students to explore these different cultures is Tech’s annual CultureFest—a week-long...

Students go All in for Haiti relief

Technique Staff on April 8, 2010 in Life

On the night of Monday, April 4, a group of students met in the student center and attended a gambling party. No, this was not...

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