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Dissertations

Here is the complete list of all doctoral dissertations granted by the School of Math, which dates back to 1965. Included below are also all masters theses produced by our students since 2002. A combined listing of all dissertations and theses , going back to 1934, is available at Georgia Tech's library archive. For the post PhD employment of our graduates see our  Alumni Page .

Doctoral Dissertations

Masters dissertations.

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Applied Research Papers & Master’s Theses

Applied research papers are completed by MCRP students as practice-oriented alternatives to theses. These papers utilize practical skills and draw conclusions related to professional planning practice.

The following applied research papers and theses were completed in the last five years. For a complete archive, please visit the SmarTech collection hosted by the Georgia Tech Library.

Applied Research Papers

2022 Applied Research Papers

Ling, Sharon . " An Atlanta-Based Analysis on the Feasibility of Employee Commute Options Programs and Switching from Driving Alone to Alternative Commute Modes . " 2022. Supervised by Kari Watkins .

Maurer, Colin . " Drawing Connections between Railway Station Ridership and Adjacent Urban Form ." 2022. Supervised by Paige Clayton .

Newman, Ian . " Evacuation with Efficiency: An Inland and Coastal Flood Based Emergency Evacuation Planning Scorecard Proposal . " 2022. Supervised by William J. Drummond .

White, Reginald Jr . " Preservation of African American Spaces: Case Study of Sweet Auburn Neighborhood of Atlanta,Georgia. " 2022. Supervised by Elora Raymond .

2021 Applied Research Papers

Chatman, Olivia E . "An Analysis of Covid-19, Air Quality, Race, and Socioeconomic Status in Georgia" .  2021. Supervised by Brian Stone, Jr.

2020 Applied Research Papers

As-Salaam, Kamau. " Neighborhood Security and Resiliency: Reviving East Washington ." 2020. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Corrao, Laurel. " Perspective on Planning for Sea Level Rise . " 2020. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Dervarics, Kelly. " Staying Afloat in Affordable Housing Production: An Initial Examination and Framework of Cost Savings for Mercy Housing Southeast. " 2020. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Ferreira, Andrea. " A Tale of Two (Modern) Cities: A Comparison of the Attempts to Regulate Airbnb in San Francisco and Boston. " 2020. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Haley, Victor. " The Impact of Eviction on Student Displacement: An Atlanta Case Study. " 2020. Supervised by Elora Raymond.

Hart, Haley. " Combating Food Insecurity within Universities ." 2020.  Supervised by Brian Stone.

Jerath, Shikha. " Racial Discrimination in the Atlanta Mortgage Market, 2012 - 2017 ." 2020.  Supervised by Elora Raymond.

Macbeth, Joshua. " Affordable Atlanta ." 2020.  Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Martin, Katherine. " Leveraging Technology as a Community Engagement Strategy. " 2020.  Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Orsini, Callie. " In the Mix: Middle Housing and Income Diversity in Atlanta ." 2020.  Supervised by Elora Raymond.

Pimentel, Ruth. " Funding Parks for Community Interests ." 2020.  Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Prendergast, Kyla. " The Influence of Transit - Oriented Developments on Housing Cost and Ridership in Denver, Colorado ." 2020.  Supervised by Elora Raymond.

Jiang, Qian. " The Impact of Traffic Density on Lane-Changing Frequency ." 2020. 

Seidenberg, Alex. " Bridging the Affordability Gap: How Can Faith Based Organizations Leverage Their Real Estate Assets? " 2020.  Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Staley, Rachel. " Historic Preservation and Downtown Revitalization: How Does the Georgia Main Street Program Affect the Population Size, Racial Makeup, Median Household Income, and Retail Sales of Designated Cities? " 2020.  Supervised by Brian Stone.

Zakas, Chelsea. " Climate Mitigation Planning: Are Plans with Policy Tools Measurably More Effective? " 2020.  Supervised by Brian Stone.

Zhen, Shuhui. " Increasing Bicycles’ Share of Commuter Trips in Atlanta through Improved Trip Routing Methodologies. " 2020.  Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

2019 Applied Research Papers

Baggett, Anna. " Combatting the Urban Heat Island Effect: What Trees Are Suitable for Atlanta’s Current and Future Climate? " 2019. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Bleckley, Claire. " Georgia’s Regional Planning System: An Evaluation of the State’s 12 Regional Development Commissions .” 2019. Supervised by Nancey Green Leigh.

Brice, Paul-Emile. " Resort Towns: Making a Case Study of Montego Bay and Bavaro Punta Cana .” 2019. Supervised by Alberto Fuentes.

Carpenter, Sophia. " Planning for Blue and Green: A Case for Green Infrastructure .” 2019. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Carter, Melody. " Federal Opportunity Zones: The newest gentrification tool? ” 2019. Supervised by Nancey Green Leigh.

Cooper, Carson. " Does distributed green infrastructure or centralized green infrastructure have a greater effect on urban stormwater flow & pollutant loads? ” 2019. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Coyle, Tyler. " Houston Townhomes & Affordability: Relative townhome prices 2005-2018 .” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Davison, Brianna. " A Case for Expanding Heritage Tourism in Atlanta, Georgia by Exploring Sites From the Negro Motorist Green Book .” 2019. Supervised by Nancey Green Leigh.

Denison, John. "  The Determinants and Implications of Local Minimum Wage Adoption .” 2019. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Everhart, Justina. " Coastal Wetlands and Sea-Level Rise: A Case for Climate Adaptation Zones in Coastal Georgia .” 2019. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Friedman, Mirit. " Promoting the Economic Mobility of Clients Through Identifying Leverage Points in the Atlanta Community Food Bank Partner Network. ” 2019. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey​

Gao, Meng. " Bike Infrastructure Evaluation of Midtown Atlanta, A GIS and Statistics Based Study. ” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Geronimo, Laura. " Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge: Incorporating Uncertainty and Equity into Transportation Planning for the San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico. ” 2019. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Graszer, Grace. " Closing Peachtree and Pine: Evaluating Homeless Strategies in Atlanta, Georgia .” 2019. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Healy, Clare. " Middle Ground: Market Demand and the Housing Supply Mismatch for Middle Housing in the United States. ” 2019. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Huffman, Leigh. " The Impact of Urbanization on Biodiversity in the Asheville-Brevard Combined Statistical Area. ” 2019. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Johnson, Nicholas. " Expanding Equity in Sustainability Projects Through Community Engagement: Can Organizations Adapt? ” 2019. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Johnson, Jennifer. " Using K-12 Schools to Promote Sustainable Communities. ” 2019. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

McCoy, Trevor. “ Reallocating Food Waste: Evaluating Food Waste Management Options for Atlanta ” 2019. Supervised by Michael Elliott.

Pang, Jian. " A Review on The Concept of Transit-dependency And The Research on The Multidimensional Transit-dependency Index .” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Schlom, Ryan. " How Has U+2 Enforcement Affected Housing Affordability in Fort Collins? Using the Synthetic Control Method to Analyze the Affordability Implications of Residential Occupancy Regulation .” 2019. Supervised by Thom Malone.

Scott, Eric. " Parking at Megachurches - Managing accessibility, hospitality and stewardship: A Case Study of Peachtree Presbyterian Church .” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Sherman, Andrea. " Rural Mobility for Older Adults: Matching Georgia’s Future Needs with Potential Capacity for Volunteer Driver Programs .” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Sherman, Jonathan. " A Flood Resilience Policy Analysis: New York City .” 2019. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Smith, Andrew. " Envisioning a Complete Streets Prioritization Scheme for Georgia’s Small and Medium-Sized Cities. ” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Stephens, Nicholas. " Toward a Complete Park: Pursuing ideals of social equity, ecological enrichment and economic empowerment for the Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry, a regional-scale park in Atlanta, Georgia. ” 2019. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Tyger, Curtis. " Church-Based Transportation: A New Shared Mobility Service That Converts Church Parking Lots into Transportation Hubs for Metro Atlanta Communities .” 2019. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

2018 Applied Research Papers

Agnew, Darian. " Extending homeownership opportunities to prospective borrowers burdened by student loan debt. " 2018. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Browne, Samantha. "  The Causes and Effects of Environmental Gentrification: An Examination of the Impacts of the Trinity River Balanced Vision Plan on West Dallas, TX. " 2018. Supervised by Thomas Debo.

Dieg, Melanie. " Is Columbia a Different Neighbor? A Comparative Analysis of University Real Estate Acquisition Practices. " 2018. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Diwangkari, Andyan. " Urban Form and Neighborhood Vulnerability to Climate Change Case Study: Jakarta, Indonesia. " 2018. Supervised by Perry Yang.

Dodson, Christy. " Neighborhood Diversity and Middle Housing in an Atlanta Context. " 2018. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Duncan, Dorraine. " Participatory Solid Waste Management A Proposal for Jamaica's Informal Settlements. " 2018. Supervised by Michael Elliott.

Dutt, Florina. " Reclaiming Public Realm to Improve Human Heatlh and Enviornment in Indian Cities. " 2018. Supervised by Subhro Guhathakurta.

Erwin, Lexi. " Working Moms and Economic Development Policy: Are We Planning for Women? " 2018. Supervised by Anna Kim.

French, Megan. " Accuracy of a Heat Vulnerability Index for Estimating Heat Mortality in Dallas, Texas. " 2018. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Galloway, Allison. " Slow Urbanism as a Sprawl Antidote Winning the Race on Foot Borrowing from Slow Urbanism's Place-Based Sustainable Practices. " 2018. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Hirt, Mary. " Homeownership and Racial Wealth Disparity in the Southeast: Factor Ratio Reweighting Analysis of Homeownership in Six Southeast States and the Importance of Race-Conscious Housing Policies. " 2018. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Ijaz, Mishele. " Growth versus Development: The Case of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. " 2018. Supervised by Nancey Green Leigh.

Lancaster, Zachary. " Information Theory as a Measure of Sociodemographic Change. " 2018. Supervised by Perry Yang.

Marinelli, Abigail. " Curbing Zombie Cars: Implementing a VMT Tax on Zero-Occupant AVs to Discourage Unnecessary Trips. " 2018. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Meng, Chao. " Evaluation of the Equity of Bikeshare System Accessibility: A Case Study of Chicago. " 2018. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Mildner, Caitlin. " Planning for Local Agency Transportation Asset Management An Analysis of Knowledge and Resource Shortcomings within Local Georgia Agencies. " 2018. Supervised by Subhro Guhathakurta.

Morrison, Marc. " Atlanta's Urban Ecosystem Services: A Neighborhood Comparison Analysis. " 2018. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Rao, Pooja. " Transit fare structure and equity: Case of MARTA, Atlanta. " 2018. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Rogers, Ian Michael. " Historic Preservation & Progress in Atlanta: Zoning Strategies for Adaptive Reuse and Revitalization ." 2018. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Saxton, John. " A High-Injury Network for Atlanta. " 2018. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Sepkowitz, Isabel. " The Great Retail Metamorphosis: How Americans Shop is How Americans Live Metro Atlanta Case Study. " 2018. Supervised by Subhro Guhathakurta.

Thayer, Chris. " Contesting Conventional Wisdom: The Link Between Subsidy Layering and Legal Expenses in the LIHTC Program. " 2018. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Van Dyke, Rebecca. " The Impact of Gender, Race, and Income on Transit Travel Behavior in Boston and Atlanta. " 2018. Supervised by Michael Elliott.

Veriah, Revathi. " Classification of Informal Settlements Based on their Susceptibility to Climate Change. " 2018. Supervised by Michael Elliott.

Waidhas, Kelsey. " An Academic Addendum for the Sandy Springs Wayfinding System: An Option Paper Report. " 2018. Supervised by William Drummond.

Woods, Gloria. " Resilient Black Neighborhoods in Urban Environments Through Effective Community Planning. " 2018. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Wu, Yanlin. " Modifying and Extending the Geodesign Framework for Eco Campus Design Project. " 2018. Supervised by Perry Yang.

2017 Applied Research Papers

Anand, Spandana. " The Future of Transportation: Autonomous Vehicles. " 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Barrow, Megan. " As Sea Level Rise in the Southeast, Are Transportation Planners on Board with Climate Justice? " 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Bedsole, Matthew. " Developing a Charitable and Targeted Property Tax Relief Fund: An Anti-Displacement Initiative for Atlanta’s Westside Neighborhoods. " 2017. Supervised by Mike Dobbins. 

Boyd, Nicholas. " The Urban Forest and Environmental Justice: A Review of the Literature. " 2017. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Bozarth, Ashley. " Permanent Supportive Housing in the City of Atlanta: Transitioning to a Comprehensive Housing First Approach. " 2017. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Burnette, Caroline. " Predicting Revitalization: a descriptive narrative and predictive analysis of neighborhood revitalization in Atlanta, Georgia. " 2017. Supervised by Subhro Guhathakurta.

Butler, Catherine. " Green Development Assessing Opportunities for the City of Atlanta. " 2017. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Day, Anna. " In Favor of Farm to Fork: An assessment of the local food system in metropolitan Atlanta. " 2017. Supervised by Michael Elliot.

De Leon, David. " Bridging the Gap: an Analysis of the Spatial Mismatch Hypothesis and Social Service and Affordable Housing Accessibility in Atlanta ." 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Duckworth, Richard. " Preparing for Light Rail in the Purple Line Corridor. " 2017. Supervised by Alex Karner. 

Estes, Emily. " Do Young Children Affect Travel Behavior for Parents in Atlanta? " 2017. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Fleming, Ryan. " Strip Clubs in Portland, Oregon and Atlanta, Georgia: The Tension between First Amendment Free Speech & Crime-related Secondary Effects. " 2017. Supervised Nancey Green Leigh.

French, Emma. " People-centered Planning for Smart Cities: Exploring the Use of Smart Cities Technologies in Efforts to Engage the Public in Planning in and around Proctor Creek Watershed. " 2017. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Hanson, Alex. " Measuring the Impact of Complete Streets Projects on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety in Sacramento County, California. " 2017. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Hashemi Toroghi, Shahaboddin. " Toward a Sustainable Neighborhood: Examining the Impact of the Mixed-use Development on Neighborhood Energy Consumption. " 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Haston, Joshua. " Planning the Next BRAC: Redevelopment Alternatives for Dobbins Air Reserve Base and Air Force Plant No. 6. " 2017. Supervised by Brian Stone. 

Kent, Margaret. " Prioritizing Low-Stress Bicycle Accessibility in Baltimore. " 2017. Supervised by Alex Karner.

Kong, Jing. " Impact Analysis of the Built Environment on Quality of Life. " 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Mara, Kevin. " Large-Scale Mixed-Use Developments as Catalytic Real Estate Projects: Evaluating the Narrative of Neighborhood Revitalization. " 2017. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Mayor, Phoebe. " Striking the Balance between Neighborhood Change and Income Diversity Lessons from Metropolitan Atlanta. " 2017. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Metal, Melanie. " Tailoring Green Stormwater Infrastructure to Hawiian Lansdcapes. " 2017. Supervised by William Drummond.

Patterson, Grant. " Arts-Based Neighborhood Revitalization Engaging Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs to Identify Policy Recommendations to Support Arts-Based Revitalization in South Downtown, Atlanta. " 2017. Supervised by Anna Kim.

Shelton, Austin. " This Place Matters: Exploring Rural Planning through Funding a Rail-Trail in Harris County, Georgia. " 2017. Supervised by William Drummond.

Yang, Wenhui. " Analysis on Social Impacts of Atlanta Streetcar Systems Emissions. " 2017. Supervised by TIm Welch.

Zeng, Tianran. " Transit as Solution for Spatial Mismatch. " 2017. Supervised by Tim Welch.

2016 Applied Research Papers

Bonn, Sara Jane. " Digital Media and the Built Environment: the Potential Impact of Digital Devices on Public Space ." 2016. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Boyd, Joseph. " Walkability, Pedestrian Infrastructure, & Transit Access in Atlanta: A Case Study on Ashby, Inman Park/Reynoldstown, and Lindbergh MARTA Stations ." 2016. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Buker, Allison. " Mapping the Morphological History of Westside Savannah ." 2016. Supervised by Richard Dagenhart. 

Collot, Adeline. " A Culture of High Speeds and Accumulating Debt: A Case Study of French High-Speed Rail Financing Practices. " 2016. Supervised by Time Welch.

Date, Chirag. " Virtual and Fantastic Urban Perceptions through Cinema and Their Relation to Contemporary Cities ." 2016. Supervised by Mike Dobbins.

McKinney, Mia. " A Dream Deferred? Utilizing the Limited-Equity Housing Cooperative Model as a Solution to Atlanta's Affordable Housing Issue. " 2016. Supervised by Mike Dobbins.

Kao, Mindy. " Creating Fair Housing Metrics and Milestones Using Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Data " 2016. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.  .

Lueders, Abram. "J ane Jacobs, Quantified: Exploring the Legacy of the 20th Century’s Most Provocative Urban Theorist ." 2016. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Maines, Katherine. " How Observation Can Enhance Understanding of Walkability and Bikability around Transit Stations ." 2016. Supervised by Brian Stone. 

Martin, Tyler. " Assessing the Influence of Policy Factors on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption in Georgia ." 2016. Supervised by Catherine Ross. 

Price, Shelley. " Enhancing National Parks for Visitors with Disabilities through Customer-Experience-Based Decision Making ." 2016. Supervised by Michael Elliott.

Reeves, William. " Activating the Alleys of Austin ." 2016. Supervised by Mike Dobbins.

Sanker, Rishi Raghav. " Urban Tourism and Transportation: A Lesson For Atlanta. " 2016. Supervised by Catherine Ross. 

Smith, Stephanie." An Evaluation of the Physical and Demographic Characteristics Contributing to On-Site Sewage Management System Failure in Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia ." 2016. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Yanten, Angelica. " School Closures and Their Impact on Local Communities ." 2016. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

2015 Applied Research Papers

Ashdown, Marcus. “ Alternative Intersection Design Strategies: How Georgia and the US are Changing Outdated Transportation Design Techniques .” 2015. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Auguin, Corentin. " Toward Financially Sustainable Public Transportation Systems-Type of Service Impacts on Cost Efficiency. " 2015. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Bowman, Ryan. “ Planning and Policy Implementation Strategies for Green Stormwater Best Management Practices in the Proctor Creek Watershed, Atlanta, Ga .” 2015. Supervised by Brian Stone.

Bustin, Allison. “ Zoning For Obesity: Incorporating Context-Based Strategies For Improved Health In Municipal Zoning Codes.” 2015. Supervised by Michael Dobbins.

Cook, Kirsten.  “Planning Through the Shared Use of Resources: A Case Study of DeKalb County, Georgia.” 2015. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Davis, Khaliff.  “Can Pop-Up Shops Improve My Community? An Analysis of the Linkages between Tactical Urbanism and Community Development.” 2015.  Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Grimes, Jennifer.  “The Atlanta Beeline: Invertebrate Pollinator Corridor Suitability Analysis of the Metropolitan Atlanta Region.” 2015. Supervised by Bill Drummond.

Guthart, Robert.  “Analysis of Transportation Accessibility to Hospitals in Jacksonville, Florida.” 2015. Supervised by Perry Yang.

Ingram, Carlton.  “An Infill Station in Atlanta: Evaluating a MARTA rail stop at Hulsey Yard.”  2015. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Mingus, Charlene Deanne.  “Bicyclist Perceived Level of Traffic Stress: A Quality-of-Service Measure.” 2015. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Novsam, Jason.  “The Decline and Asymmetrical Resurgence of American Transit: A Case Study of Seattle.” 2015. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Perumbeti, Katherine.  “An Assessment of Social and Health Equity in Atlanta Streets Alive Events.” 2015. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Plante, Jessica.  “LIHTC Developments in Atlanta and Neighborhood Effects .” 2015. Supervised by Dan Immergluck.

Rindge, Brianna.  “Sustainable Development for Professional Sports Stadiums.” 2015. Supervised by Bill Drummond.

Shields, Madelyn.  “Women's Participation in Seattle's High-Tech Economy.” 2015. Supervised by Anna Kim.  

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2021 theses.

Kim, Ilsu. " Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed People’s Attitudes about Where to Live? Some Preliminary Answers from a Study of the of the Atlanta Housing Market ." 2021. Supervised by Subhrajit Guhathakurta.

Lee, Seolha. " The Shape of Discourse in Urban Movements through the Lens of Social Media: A Case Study of the Anti-Redevelopment Movement in South Korea ." 2021. Supervised by Clio Andris.

Miller, Bryce Curtis. " Cluster-based Delineation of Megaregions in the United States: Identifying administrative boundaries that reflect meta-communities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of governments ." 2021. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

2020 Theses

Arias, Daniel Fernando. "Estimating the Effects of Vehicle Speeds on Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety on the Georgia Arterial Roadway Network." 2020.

Jiang, Qian. " Transit-Oriented Development Parking Demand Analysis: A Case Study of MARTA." 2020.

Rose, Jessica. " The Application of Ecosystem Services in Higher Education Planning ." 2020.

Postma, Deborah E. " The Future of Streets in an Age of Pandemics ." 2020.

Todd, Kara Grace. " Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Implementing a MARTA Youth Fare ." 2020.

Tucker, William. " Measuring Climate Resilience in the Built Environment Around the Atlanta Beltline. " 2020.

2019 Theses

Boddupalli, Sreekar-Shashank. “Estimating Demand for an Electric Vertical Landing Takeoff (eVTOL) Air Taxi Service Using Discrete Choice Modeling” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Borsch, Adam. “Analyzing the Difference Between Bike Share Trips Made on Regular and Electric Bicycles” 2019. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Chang, Chia-Huai. “Estimating Managed Lanes Door-to-door Travel Timesavings using Shortest Path Algorithms” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Greenwald, Jeremy. “It Takes Green to Go Green: An Atlanta-Based Evolution of Employer-Provided Commuting Incentives as a Method to Overcome  Worksite Car-Dependency” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Patel, Deep. “Economic and Social Sustainability of Sidewalk Infrastructure” 2019. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

2018 Theses

Douglass, Sara. "Federal Transit Funding Implications of Urbanization: A Nationwide Assessment" 2018. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Dyess, Chelsea. "An Assessment of Pedestrian Infrastructure Quality and the Effect on Travel Time and Mobility for Users with Physical Limitations." 2018. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Nord, Anna. " A Statewide Assessment of Trending Urban Areas in Georgia and the Implications on Rural Public Transit Funding." 2018. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Senthilkumar, Sanjay. "Making Bike Share Transit Compatible." 2018. Supervised by Timothy Welch.

Tobey, Michael. "Linking MPBN and System of Systems Thinking: To Improve Outcomes in Urban Environments." 2018. Supervised by Perry Yang.

2017 Theses

Koo, Bonwoo. "Spatio-temporal Patterns of Urban Tree Canopy and Environmental Equity in Atlanta." 2017. Supervised by Nisha Botchwey.

Sperling, Elliot. "Advancing Strategic Focuses through Performance-based Evaluation – the Growth of State DOT Approaches." 2017. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

2016 Theses

Martin, Tyler. "Assessing the Influence of Policy Factors on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Adoption in Georgia." 2016. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Smith, Stephanie. "An Evaluation of the Physical and Demographic Characteristics Contributing to On-Site Sewage Management System Failure in Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia." 2016. Supervised by Brian Stone.

2015 Theses

Bearn, Cary. "Measuring Low Stress Bike access to MARTA." 2015. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

Maier, George. "Forecasting Ridership Impacts of Transit Oriented Development at MARTA Rail Stations." 2015. Supervised by Tim Welch.

Plummer, Audrey. "Retroffiting Closed Golf Courses." 2015. Supervised by Richard Dagenhart.

Prabhakar, Niranjani. "Measuring Cost-Effectiveness of Idle Reduction Technologies in Heavy Duty Trucks." 2015. Supervised by Catherine Ross.

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College of sciences, search form, senior thesis.

Doing a senior thesis is the ideal way to put your course work to use, but it is up to the student to find a faculty member to supervise his or her thesis. Some theses are based on hypotheses that undergraduates develop from course work or other readings but more often they are based on other research taking place in a faculty member's lab. Because research is time consuming, students should plan on thesis research and writing taking at least 2 semesters.

A faculty member nominates a student to do a senior thesis by filling out the Senior Thesis Nomination form (download for fillable form) and turning it in to the Undergraduate Coordinator. This does not preclude a student from initiating this process by approaching a faculty member and asking the faculty member if he or she is willing to supervise a thesis. The nomination form must be signed by the nominator – who presumably will be the supervisor of the thesis – as well as a second reader. The nomination should take place the semester before the student would take Psyc 4601 (Senior Thesis).

A faculty member can withdraw his or her nomination prior to the semester in which Psyc 4601 would begin if the nominator believes the student is not prepared to carry out the thesis. A student may also elect to drop Psyc 4601.

Readers of Senior Thesis

There must be two readers of a senior thesis; the first reader must be the supervisor of the thesis. The supervisor and second reader must be regular or adjunct faculty in the School of Psychology. The grade for Psyc 4601 is determined by the supervisor of the thesis as long as the second reader agrees that the thesis deserves at least a "D."

The second reader must be given the thesis document at least two weeks prior to the end of the term (in which the student is taking Psyc 4601) to read the thesis and provide feedback for possible revisions that would need to be completed before the end of the term.

Credit Hours for Senior Thesis

Students are advised to make their senior thesis a two-semester sequence.

For the first (typically, Fall) semester, the student would register for 3 hours of Psyc 4600 (Senior Thesis). The product of Psyc 4600 is a research proposal for the work to be completed in Psyc 4601 (Senior Thesis II).

For the second (typically, Spring) semester, the student would register for 4 hours of Psyc 4601 (Senior Thesis).

This approach would recognize the reality of the time involved in preparing and carrying out a senior thesis. It would also allow for the possibility that a student might be assigned an incomplete or a failing grade for Psyc 4601 (for example, for not completing the thesis) while still receiving credit that recognizes the preparatory work (by presumably receiving a passing grade in Psyc 4600).

Thesis Content and Format

A senior thesis will ordinarily be an empirical study although in certain cases it can be an integrative review paper. Theses must be written in APA format.

Collecting Senior Theses

A PDF copy of the thesis must be given (e.g., via e-mail) to the Undergraduate Coordinator. The PDF copy will be uploaded to the School of Psychology web page and will become part of the repository of senior theses that can be accessed by interested people – especially psychology majors and their advisors – who wish to get a sense of what might constitute a reasonable senior thesis.

Certificate of Approval

A Certificate of Senior Thesis Approval  form must be completed by the student and signed by the two readers of the thesis and the Undergraduate Coordinator.

The readers will not sign the form until both are satisfied with the thesis document. The Undergraduate Coordinator will sign the form after the form has been signed by the readers and the Undergraduate Coordinator has received a PDF copy of the final version of the thesis. The original signed form is kept by the supervisor of the thesis and a copy is kept by the Undergraduate Coordinator.

A grade will be turned in for Psyc 4601 (by the supervisor of the thesis) when the approval form has been signed by both readers and the Undergraduate Coordinator.

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Student Research

As an undergraduate or graduate student at one of the foremost institutions in the nation, there are many reasons to delve into research. Research sparks critical thinking and creativity and hones the ability to post the right question, solve for the right answer, and dispel the messy, complex, and abstract thoughts of a lab notebook into an elegant argument. Research is the innate pursuit of progress and service and the catalyst of innovation. We work to enhance it.

Georgia Tech undergraduate students have many opportunities to participate in research with faculty across campus. The best way for you to begin your career in research is to review faculty web pages and working papers see who is doing research that you find exciting. Read more about getting started in undergraduate research .

Undergraduate students should also look for information on the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program website.  Graduate students should speak to their faculty advisor for information on the thesis, dissertation, or independent research and view the Graduate Studies Theses and Dissertations website.

Georgia Tech Library

The Georgia Tech Library offers many resources for both undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Economics has a subject librarian who is available to offer advice on ways to research topics and give assistance with verification of bibliographic citations. He can also provide library orientations and give assistance in developing research assignments. Please visit the Georgia Tech Library website for further information.

Georgia Tech Library Digital Repository

All Georgia Tech theses and dissertations are available electronically through the Georgia Tech institutional repository. Theses and dissertations published 2004 to the present are openly accessible.  You can search for School of Economics papers in the repository or submit a paper or dissertation to the repository .

ECON 3161:  Econometric Analysis

Students enrolled in ECON 3161: Econometric Analysis are required to write a research paper using the knowledge learned in the course. If you would like to review past papers produced by our students, please see the Econometric Analysis Series page in the Georgia Tech Library Digital Repository dedicated to the course.

Research and Innovation

Undergraduate research.

Undergraduate research offers students a unique opportunity to apply knowledge in a meaningful, real-world context to solve problems and explore issues no one has ever addressed. Students doing undergraduate research have the chance to develop deeper relationships with faculty and graduate students and to expand their résumé that will allow them to stand out to graduate schools and potential employers.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) facilitates research experiences for undergraduates across all disciplines. UROP creates initiatives to encourage students to participate in knowledge creation and research enterprise with Georgia Tech's world-class faculty. Students may participate in laboratory, scientific, or computing research, or they may be involved in new discoveries in literature, social sciences, architecture, or business. Undergraduate students can participate in part-time or full-time research for course credit or pay. Opportunities are available Institute-wide, within specific colleges and schools, and in interdisciplinary settings.

Additional opportunities include the President's Undergraduate Research Awards (PURA), the Research Option, spring symposia, workshops, and training sessions. Students may also reach out to their peers, in the  Undergraduate Research Ambassadors  mentoring program, regarding any of the UROP programs or for assistance in finding research opportunities at Georgia Tech.  More information is available on the  Undergraduate Research  web page.

The Research Option

The Research Option offers students the opportunity for an in-depth, long-term research experience that culminates in a final paper or thesis. While the exact requirements for a research option vary by the academic unit, students typically take the following steps:

• Over at least two, preferably three, terms
• For research for-pay to count towards the Research Option, you must register for an audit-only class (2698 or 4698 in most but not all academic units).
• LMC 4701  (typically taken during the first or second term of research in order to help students complete their required proposal), and
• LMC 4702  (taken during the term in which the thesis is completed).
• Write a research proposal and submit a signed copy by two faculty readers (one being the primary faculty mentor) to the UROP office.  All proposals must be approved and submitted, at the latest, before the student takes LMC 4702 and their final term of research. We would prefer that you complete and submit the signed and approved proposal upon completion of LMC 4701.  
• Write an undergraduate thesis/report of research on their findings prior to graduation or upon completion of LMC 4702. This must be uploaded to the Georgia Tech online thesis database by the last day of finals of the students graduating semester.  
• Submit the Certification Form for their participating school into the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program office prior to graduation.  The forms may be found  here .  This form must be signed by two faculty readers (one being the primary faculty mentor), the undergraduate coordinator for the participating school, and the student.

For more information on specific plans and a list of participating schools, visit the  Research Option  web page.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Georgia Tech strongly encourages students to explore research and innovation in practical ways. The Student Innovation program (SIp) fosters growth by giving students the opportunity to engage with one another, faculty, and members of the wider global community involved in innovation. SIp collaborates with several on- and off-campus organizations and departments to coordinate campus-wide events, startup/innovation competitions, funding opportunities, coaching, mentorship, course instruction, targeted in-class presentations, incoming students and family presentations, and curriculum development.

SIp assists students in finding practical applications for their work and promotes the importance of moving research and innovation into society to solve the world's problems. The program personnel also advises several student organizations focused on enhancing the entrepreneurship ecosystem that currently exists at Georgia Tech. 

This program coordinates the  InVenture Prize , a faculty-led innovation competition for undergraduate students and recent BS graduates of Georgia Tech. This competition is one of the largest invention and startup competitions in the United States. It emboldens students with an entrepreneurial and inventive interest to apply their skills and see the world as endless opportunities. Students who participate in this program are provided with one-on-one mentors, coaching, and awards to encourage prototype development.

More information is available on the  Student Innovation website . 

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Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, 12 grad students named as finalists for 2024 three minute thesis competition.

Mar 26, 2024

After six intense preliminary rounds, twelve exceptional scholars have emerged from a pool of 65 talented candidates, earning their place as finalists in Georgia Tech's highly anticipated annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. On Friday, April 5, 2024, these finalists will hit the stage, harnessing their research expertise, to deliver compelling presentations in a three-minute format.

Congratulations to the following twelve finalists:

Karina Bhattacharya MID Industrial Design 

Vinodhini Comandur, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering 

Mo Jarin, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering 

Anamik Jhunjhunwala, Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering 

Valeria Juarez, Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering 

Alexandra Patterson, Ph.D. Bioengineering 

Jeffrey Pattison, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering 

Kantwon Rogers, Ph.D. Computer Science 

Mallika Senthil, MS Biomedical Engineering 

Wenting Shi, Ph.D. Chemistry and Biochemistry 

Shreyas Srivathsan, Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering 

Raghav Tandon, Ph.D. Machine Learning 

This year’s 3MT competition takes place on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Atlantic Theater in the John Lewis Student Center. The entire Georgia Tech community is encouraged to attend the competition, which occurs as the finale of the 2024 Grad Student Appreciation Week. 3MT will also be streamed online and can be viewed at https://gatech.zoom.us/j/98696536715 .  Audience members and online viewers can vote for their favorite presenter to win the People’s Choice Award.  

Ph.D. winners can win up to $2,000 in research travel grants. The master's winner will receive a $1,000 research travel grant.   

Tech’s 3MT competition is coordinated by the Office of Graduate Education in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), The Naugle Communications Center, and the Language Institute.  

For more information, visit grad.gatech.edu/3mt . 

Brittani Hill | Marketing and Communications Manager 

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education 

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The School of Biological Sciences offers two distinct programs leading to the M.S. in Biology degree. The M.S. in Biology (non-thesis) is intended for students who need advanced training in some aspect of modern biology but do not intend to pursue a career in research. The M.S. in Biology (with thesis) is intended for students wishing to obtain a strong background in modern biology and independent research experience in preparation for a technician-level job or further training leading to the PhD in biology.

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• Masters with Thesis offers research without full commitment to PhD program.
• Masters students do not receive stipends or tuition waivers.

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Areas of concentration:

• Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior   including population and evolutionary ecology; community ecology; aquatic chemical ecology; ecological genomics; sensory ecology; evolution of development, behavior, and sociality; biological oceanography; environmental microbiology; theoretical ecology.
• Molecular and Cell Biology   including eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell biology; molecular physiology; molecular biophysics and structural biology; animal, plant, and microbial molecular genetics; human genomics; molecular evolution.
• Computational Biology and Bioinformatics   (with available   M.S.   and interdepartmental PhD   programs in Bioinformatics) focusing on DNA and protein sequence analysis; comparative genomic analysis; macromolecular structure modeling including protein-protein, protein-nucleic acid, and protein-small molecule interactions; molecular evolution.

Masters (non-thesis) Program Overview:

Masters with thesis program overview:.

The Masters with Thesis in Biology requires 36 credit hours(for students starting their MS in Summer 2018) consisting of 12 hours of graduate-level coursework and thesis research hours performed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor and thesis committee. Up to 6 credit hours of coursework can be transferred from another institution, by negotiation upon entrance to the program. In order to be accepted into this program, a student must have the prior agreement of a faculty member in the School of Biological Sciences who will act as thesis advisor. Students who enter the M.S. (non-thesis) in Biology program can transfer to the M.S. with thesis program upon agreement from such an advisor and the graduate committee. It is possible, although challenging, to maintain part-time employment elsewhere while pursuing the M.S. with thesis degree in Biology.

Choosing between the Ph.D. and Masters Programs

Our graduate program is primarily focused on the PhD which prepares students for careers in scientific research and employment in academia, industry, or government. Students who are not yet sure of their interest in scientific research or are interested in other kinds of professional development should consider the M.S. degree in Biology or   Bioinformatics .

Georgia Tech provides application fee waivers to advance diversity, recognize outstanding undergraduate achievement, and engage prospective students in recruitment events where Georgia Tech is affiliated. Such fee waivers are currently available only to domestic applicants.

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Georgia Tech Accelerates Access to Generative AI Tools, Issues Official Guidance on AI Use

Georgia Tech is accelerating access to generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools with the recent addition of the Microsoft Copilot Enterprise AI chat service. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) has also issued guidance for responsible adoption and use of genAI tools.  

The Copilot chat tool offers text, graphic, and code generation with commercial data protection. The tool delivers the same GPT 4.0 capabilities as other popular genAI tools like ChatGPT without leveraging Georgia Tech data to train its model. Copilot also provides copyright protection and ensures that any content generated using the tool is the intellectual property of Georgia Tech.

“As with the rollout of any new and emerging technology , we want to ensure each tool offers the best protection for our Institute data and intellectual property, while also providing a variety of features and capabilities,” said Leo Howell, interim vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer. “With this in mind, we collaborated with the Office of General Counsel, Cyber Security, and Institute Communications to develop guidance around data privacy and security best practices as well as a set of dos and don’ts when leveraging genAI.”

The guidance advises against using tools that have not been reviewed and approved by OIT or sharing various types of data in AI tools. Data includes, but is not limited to, personally identifiable information such as name, social security number, and date of birthday, and FERPA data, which includes any student information. Other dos and don’ts include:

• DO  verify the accuracy and validity of AI-generated content with reliable sources.
• DO  regularly review and comply with AI guidance and key Georgia Tech data policies ( Data Privacy Policy ,  Personal Information Privacy Policy ,  Data Governance and Management Policy ,  and  Protected Data Practices ).
• DON’T  assume that generated content is free of another entity’s intellectual property. Familiarize yourself with the service’s copyright terms.

“Because of the rapidly evolving nature of AI, we expect this guidance to expand over the next several months,” said Howell.

OIT’s future state road map includes other AI service offerings such as Copilot for Microsoft 365, which integrates with popular Office tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the advanced Microsoft Azure OpenAI platform, which allows developers to build and train their own custom AI models. An interdisciplinary team will investigate other tools, explore AI capabilities within existing technology services, strengthen adoption efforts, and build out governance and ethical frameworks for AI at Georgia Tech.

“We have laid the groundwork for rolling out generative AI services through a series of small educational workshops in some of our administrative spaces and the development of general use guidance,” said Howell. “The goal of the interdisciplinary team is to bring together voices from across academic, research, student life, and administrative areas to scale our efforts and explore the enterprise use of other generative AI tools at Georgia Tech.”

To view official guidance on AI use or learn more about generative AI tools, visit oit.gatech.edu/ai .

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Empowering research faculty: georgia tech’s strategic plan.

Georgia Tech is supporting career growth for its research faculty, who do critical work at the heart of the research enterprise.

The word faculty is often synonymous with tenure-track professors — the individuals who teach courses and run major labs with their surnames in the title. But while groundbreaking discoveries regularly happen at Georgia Tech, the people doing the day-in, day-out research aren’t always visible.

Research faculty are non-tenure track faculty who carry out crucial research in labs, centers, and departments across campus. They are the lifeblood of research enterprises at major universities like Georgia Tech, but their work often occurs behind the scenes.

To support these essential employees, Georgia Tech launched an initiative to recognize and develop research faculty, who comprise 60% of the nearly 4,400 total faculty currently employed at the Institute. It is part of the second phase of Research Next , the strategic plan for Georgia Tech’s research enterprise.  

Maribeth Coleman , interim assistant vice provost for Research Faculty, and Michelle Rinehart , vice provost for Faculty, were appointed as co-chairs of a Research Next implementation team tasked with finding ways to recognize, support, and retain research faculty. Building on years of effort and collaboration with campus partners, the group took on several projects to improve the research faculty experience and environment at Georgia Tech.  

“Research faculty are critical members of the Georgia Tech community, and their contributions to our billion-dollar research enterprise and the state’s economic development cannot be overstated,” Rinehart said. “We wanted to understand what it’s like for research faculty as they come on board at Georgia Tech, what the hiring process is like, and how we as an Institute can more effectively mentor and develop research faculty in terms of advancing in their careers.”

At the outset, the implementation team identified and examined several facets of the research faculty experience. They reviewed policies in the faculty handbook, giving special attention to existing guidance for promotion and career growth for research faculty.

Promotion guidelines are generally clear for tenure-track faculty. Research faculty, on the other hand, are often not actively encouraged to seek promotion, and may not even know that promotion is an option, according to Rinehart and Coleman. One issue is that funding for research faculty often comes from external research dollars. At least nine months of a tenure-track faculty member’s salary, however, comes from the state budget.

“When you’re constantly having to bring in all of your own salary, as research faculty do, it can be a stressful experience,” Coleman said. “It can also mean you’re more isolated, because you’re focused on bringing in those research dollars that will help you keep your position. But we want research faculty to know that we want them to build their careers here.”

To address these issues, the team developed reference materials and workshops for research faculty seeking promotion. The workshops are offered on a regular basis, and resources and recordings are available on the Georgia Tech faculty website . The team also created educational materials for promotion committees, often composed of tenure-track faculty who are unfamiliar with the research faculty experience.  

“We saw a need for better consistency across campus with regards to guidance for research faculty promotion committees,” Rinehart said. “Tenure-track faculty need guidance on not just how to properly hire research faculty, but also in how to mentor and retain them.”

According to Coleman and Rinehart, the implementation team’s most significant achievement was the launch of a research faculty mentoring network . The mentoring network connects junior research faculty mentees with senior research faculty mentors who have grown their careers at Georgia Tech.

“When new tenure-track faculty arrive, they are usually assigned a mentor within their School or department, but that method doesn’t generally work for research faculty,” Coleman said. “There may not be a large research faculty community in their unit, and research faculty roles and responsibilities vary significantly from person to person. For this reason, the mentoring network is meant to foster cross-pollination and build community across units.”

The mentoring network is a collaboration with MentorTech , a program run by Georgia Tech Professional Education. The program is ongoing, and enrollment is always open. 

To foster inclusivity and belonging, the team established an orientation program for research faculty, modeled after the tenure-track faculty orientation. The Provost’s Office hosted the inaugural research faculty orientation in Fall 2023. Because research faculty are hired throughout the year, the team decided the orientation should take place semiannually. The second orientation took place on March 13. 

In addition to the workshops, mentor network, and orientations, the implementation team also launched a program to welcome research faculty in a personal way. When a new research faculty member is hired, another more senior research faculty member is assigned to welcome them in person, provide them with important information for getting oriented to campus, tell them about relevant professional opportunities, and give them Georgia Tech-branded swag.

“All of this work is about recognizing that research faculty are a tremendously valuable part of our community,” Rinehart said. “They also really enhance our reputation internationally.”

According to Coleman, research faculty can sometimes be viewed as disposable, because of their support from grants that may be limited in time and scope. But she believes that line of thinking is a disservice to both the individual and the Institute.

“It’s important that we recognize the value of research faculty, nurture them, and retain them long term,” she said. “We need to make it possible for people to spend their careers here, as I have, and help make sure research faculty positions at Georgia Tech can be both viable and fulfilling long-term careers.”

To read more about Georgia Tech's strategic research initiatives, visit the Research Next website .

Catherine Barzler, Senior Research Writer/Editor

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Enrollment Management News

Georgia tech admission announces final round of decisions.

In total, over 8,200 were admitted as first-year students this year, with Tech aiming to enroll 3,900 first-year students across Summer and Fall 2024.

Nearly 60,000 students applied for admission into the 2024 first-year class at Georgia Tech this year, with 8,250 receiving admission offers.  

The admit rate for Georgia residents was 33%, and 10% for non-residents. Admitted students hail from 111 countries, all 50 states (plus the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands), 130 Georgia counties, and 3,025 high schools. Of these admitted students, 10% are first-generation college students. 

“We are dedicated to recruiting students who align with Tech’s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition,” said Mary Tipton Woolley, interim executive director of the Office of Undergraduate Admission . “This year’s admitted students showcase tremendous academic talent and impact on their schools and communities.” 

The Office of Undergraduate Admission received a record number of first-year applications during both Regular Decision and Early Action application periods. And following intensive travel efforts across the state of Georgia, applications from Georgia students increased 13% this year. 

“As we’ve intensified our focus on recruiting students from across our state, I’m proud of the work our team did to visit 60 more counties than in past years,” said Woolley. “Expanding access starts in our home state.” 

To support the Institute’s strategic plan to expand access and provide opportunities for all enrolled students, from the 8,250 students offered admission, Tech aims to enroll approximately 3,900 students in this first-year class. This represents a 4% student increase from last year and a record high for the Institute.  

Currently, over 2,000 students have accepted their admission offer by paying their enrollment deposit. But Tech has extended the enrollment commitment deposit deadline to May 15 for incoming first-year students classified as Georgia residents. The deadline for students classified as non-Georgia residents remains May 1.  

In the coming weeks, Undergraduate Admission and departments across campus will host multiple tailored campus visit events for admitted students. 

“The admission team has and will continue to work hard to recruit top students, but we can’t do our work without the support of deeply engaged campus partners who are committed to helping us enroll a fantastic new class,” said Woolley.  

View the 2024 first-year admitted profile below or on the admission website .