Atlanta Public Schools hosted its annual Student Leader Symposium at Georgia State University on Feb. 27. The event featured student-led sessions focused on advocacy, leadership development, and planning for future opportunities.
Georgia Tech researchers have developed DopFone, an app allowing pregnant women to monitor fetal heart rates at home using smartphones. The tool aims to fill gaps between prenatal visits while remaining accessible without extra equipment.
Atlanta Public Schools has released a new video guide showing parents how to use the Infinite Campus portal. The guide covers account setup, checking grades and attendance, and using the mobile app. Families are encouraged to register and explore additional resources supporting student success.
Georgia Institute of Technology has named new honorees for its Pathway of Progress installation celebrating women’s achievements. The selected individuals represent diverse fields including technology education, engineering leadership, health science innovation, and sustainability. The initiative continues to highlight significant contributions from members across campus.
Georgia State University has named this year’s Ignite Awards winners honoring achievements in research and scholarship. Recipients from diverse fields will be celebrated at a ceremony later this month.
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new system that produces amino acids using more carbon than it emits. The breakthrough could make industrial production more sustainable while lowering costs.
Atlanta Public Schools has announced winners of its districtwide spelling bee as well as its Spanish Spelling Bee competition. Students demonstrated strong language skills while preparing for these academic contests.
Georgia State University has appointed Dr. Liang Qiao as a GRA Eminent Scholar in Biomedical Science starting April 1. The move aims to boost the university’s leadership in biomedical research through his expertise in immunology.
Beecher Hills Elementary marked Read Across America Day with male volunteers from Atlanta Public Schools reading to students as part of Men of APS Reading Day. The event aimed to foster a love of reading among students while highlighting positive role models. District leaders emphasized ongoing efforts to improve literacy across all schools.
Team Hearo won first place at Georgia Tech’s InVenture Prize with an at-home ear exam device. Other winners included PedalSwap’s guitar pedal innovation and DoorTix’s ticketing platform.