From the Parents Program The Georgia Tech Parents Program hopes you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to 2009! While it may be hard to believe, the Parents Program is already looking to the next academic year and needs your help in connecting with prospective families. Through a partnership with the Office of Admissions, we are asking parents to volunteer their time to make phone calls in mid- to late January to prospective parents of the Georgia Tech community. As Tech ambassadors, your willingness to answer basic questions and offer parent-to-parent insight to the Tech community will prove invaluable. Currently, we are looking for volunteers to help address parents in the following regions:
Tampa/Jacksonville/Miami, FL
Greenville/Columbia, SC
Washington, D.C.
Dallas/Austin/Houston, TX
Birmingham/Huntsville, AL
Charlotte/ Raleigh, NC
Philadelphia, PA
New York City Metropolitan
Boston, MA
California
If interested, please contact Kim Sterritt at ksterritt@gatech.edu for more information. Warmly,
Kim Sterritt Director, Parents Program
Coming Soon
Status of Women Students at Georgia Tech: Personal Perspectives Time: Thursday, January 15, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Place: Clary Theatre (Success Center) Organized by: Diversity Programs, CETL and the Women's Resource Center
A panel of undergraduate women students will discuss what it's like to be a woman at Tech and what administrators and faculty can do to support their success. CETL Director Donna Llewellyn will moderate the panel and share teaching strategies for inclusive classrooms. This panel is part of the Women’s Resource Center 10th Anniversary Series.
Everybody Has Options The Student Center Programs Council is excited to announce the Spring 2009 Options program – personal enrichment classes designed with fun in mind! Students and all members of the Georgia Tech community, including parents, are encouraged to view the variety of classes offered through the Options program. Foreign languages, windsurfing, salsa dancing and pottery are just a few examples of the classes offered. Plus, the classes are very affordable and convenient – offered in the evenings and on the weekends at the Georgia Tech Student Center. Registration for classes begins January 12, and classes start on January 26. The Spring 2009 Options Globe course listing is available online at www.fun.gatech.edu.
A Moment in Time: Thirty Years in the Making
Now available, A Moment in Time: Thirty Years in the Making is a reflective story about the evolution of career services at Georgia Tech. Written by 36-year Career Services veteran Cynthia Jordin, A Moment in Time weaves together narratives from former and current Career Services Directors such as Mary Carmichael, James Osborne, and Ralph Mobley. They tell about their experiences and reflect upon the environment and the technology changes in career services. “I’ve lived this book and have loved the dynamics of my career at Tech. It was a fun project – it is a fun read! Career Services offered me the invaluable opportunity to work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters – all very talented. Writing this book allows me to give back for all that Tech has done for me.” As part of giving back, 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of A Moment in Time: Thirty Years in the Making will be used to develop an undergraduate student scholarship fund at Tech. Click here, for more information.
Plan Now for Summer and Fall Study Abroad Programs
Susan E. Pratt Director of Education Abroad, Office of International Education
Starting on January 7, 2009, study abroad advisors from the Office of International Education (OIE) will be holding information sessions at the Savant Building to introduce students to upcoming study abroad programs and to review the application process. To access a schedule of these information sessions, go to the OIE Events Web site and search by month. Read entire article...
Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Karen Harwell, Ph.D. Director, Undergraduate Research
It’s not too early for your Georgia Tech student to be thinking about his/her plans for summer – especially if they involve research. Opportunities are available now for undergraduate students to spend part of the summer working side-by-side with researchers at various universities in the U.S. and abroad. Through these programs, students gain valuable experience in full-time research with a cohort of students from universities across the country – giving them a practical and cultural appreciation for research programs at peer universities. Read entire article... Featured Articles
2009-2010 Financial Aid – Apply Now!
Jennifer Mullins Associate Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
With more families facing financial challenges in the current economic climate, it has become increasingly important to leverage financial assistance available to help cover the cost of a college education. With the start of a new year, it is the perfect time to start the application process for the upcoming 2009-2010 academic year. Read entire article...
Parent's Donation Detects Silent Killer
Rachael Pocklington Communications, Parents Program Georgia Tech parent, Scott Taylor of Taylor & Taylor Associates, recently directed a $27,000 Fireman’s Fund Heritage grant to the Atlanta Fire Department with the majority of the funds allocated to purchasing carbon monoxide/smoke detectors for on- and off-campus Tech student housing. A silent killer, carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and tasteless – making it undetectable without a monitoring device. Through a joint effort with the Atlanta Fire Department and Pi Kappa Phi at Georgia Tech, approximately 850 carbon monoxide detectors will be distributed and installed for free to Tech students. Read entire article...
Summer Programs Offer Greater Course Variety
Rachael Pocklington Communications, Parents Program
Due to popular demand, Georgia Tech will provide undergraduate students more course offerings for summer term 2009 enrollment. According to Dr. Anderson Smith, senior vice provost for Academic Affairs, “This is a coordinated effort among the colleges at Georgia Tech to provide the assortment of courses students need to complete their degree in a timely fashion.” Read entire article...
Enhance Your Career Patrice G. Miles Director of Sales and Marketing, Distance Learning and Professional Education While your son or daughter is attending Georgia Tech, why not further your own education? Georgia Tech’s Distance Learning and Professional Education (DLPE) unit provides quality training and education programs in interactive formats for adult learners. Last year, more than 18,000 people from around the world took courses via DLPE. Participants learned new techniques and helpful information for improving their current job capabilities as well as how to position themselves for new employment opportunities. Read entire article...
Ivan Allen College Enrollment Outpaces Georgia Tech
Rebecca Keane Communications, Ivan Allen College The Ivan Allen College (IAC) experienced its largest ever enrollment this fall with 963 undergraduate and 283 graduate students matriculating in IAC majors. This is a continuation of the rapid growth the college has experienced during the past six years. From 2002 to 2008, undergraduate and graduate enrollment increased 33 percent, and surpasses the 18 percent increase for the Institute as a whole. Read entire article...
Study Abroad at Georgia Tech - Shanghai
G. Tong Zhou, Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Director, Georgia Tech-Shanghai Is your student looking to gain cultural experience, make international connections, and develop a true global perspective while staying on track for their degree? Georgia Tech Study Abroad programs offer students a wide variety of accessible programs suited to fit both a variety of academic disciplines and a quest for adventure. As a bonus, students not only earn course credits necessary for the degree, but can often save money by studying abroad. Read entire article...
Student Health Insurance Now Available
Jennifer White Patient Financial Services Supervisor, Stamps Health Services
Every parent wants to ensure their student is equipped with all the tools needed to ensure their college experience is safe and successful. One important tool is health insurance. Many students find themselves uninsured during economic downturns, and some are forced to leave higher education pursuits due to medical-related economic hardship. If your student does not have health insurance coverage, affordable student health insurance is available through the Georgia Board of Regents. Read entire article... Student Perspectives
Undergraduate Research: Exploring the Possibilities
Ted Chen Third-Year Biomedical Engineering This past summer, I had the opportunity to work at Rice University doing research as part of the 2008 HHMI Summer Research Internship in Bionanotechnology. Although I was also working in a lab at Georgia Tech, it was a great experience getting the chance to do research in an entirely different area at another university. Read entire article...
Important Dates Jan. 19 Official School Holiday Feb. 13 Progress Reports Due Mar. 16-20 Spring Break Mar. 18 Summer & Fall Terms 2009 Class Schedule Available Mar. 25 - Apr. 5 Early Registration Summer Term 2009 Apr. 8-21 Early Registration Fall Term 2009 Apr. 24 Last Day of Classes Apr. 27 - May 1 Final Exams May 2 Commencement May 11 Summer Term 2009 Begins At the Ferst Center Jan. 18 Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra Jan. 24 Momix Feb. 14 Earl Klugh
For more show info, visit the Ferst Center Web site. Power Up Your Job Search! Georgia Tech Career Services is offering a series of workshops this semester designed to help students effectively approach today's challenging job market. Please visit the Career Services Web site for more information. Tech In The News Georgia Tech Ranks Third Nationally Among Smart Money’s Best Values Georgia Tech ranks third nationally among Smart Money magazine’s best values for universities. Smart Money teamed up with Payscale.com to rate universities’ payback by looking at tuition costs and alumni salaries. The article shows why some public schools have a better payback for students than their private counterparts. More info...
Carnegie Honors INTA’s Bowman as Professor of the Year Associate Professor Kirk Bowman has been named the 2008 Georgia Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). More info...
Two Georgia Tech Faculty Honored by the White House Kim Cobb, assistant professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in the College of Sciences, and Nick Feamster, assistant professor in the School of Computer Science and the Georgia Tech Information Security Center in the College of Computing, have been recognized as two of the nation’s top young scientists with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). More info...
Georgia Tech Looks to India, China to Enhance Design Education The newly established Reinsch-Pierce International Initiatives Endowment Fund accelerates ambitious international research and teaching platforms at the Georgia Tech College of Architecture. More info... Tech Links Visitor Parking Home Page
the evolution of career services at Georgia Tech. Written by 36-year Career Services veteran Cynthia Jordin, A Moment in Time weaves together narratives from former and current Career Services Directors such as Mary Carmichael, James Osborne, and Ralph Mobley. They tell about their experiences and reflect upon the environment and the technology changes in career services. “I’ve lived this book and have loved the dynamics of my career at Tech. It was a fun project – it is a fun read! Career Services offered me the invaluable opportunity to work with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and recruiters – all very talented. Writing this book allows me to give back for all that Tech has done for me.” As part of giving back, 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of A Moment in Time: Thirty Years in the Making will be used to develop an undergraduate student scholarship fund at Tech. 
