VIP at Georgia Tech

Big congratulations to the Building for Equity and Sustainability on the successful completion and launch of the Afro-Futuristic Outdoor Classroom at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)! The ribbon cutting took place on during WAWA’s Forest Fest—a day celebrating 50 years of environmental justice and ecological preservation in the community. After multiple semesters of vision, design, and construction, the student-designed space is officially complete.

Dive deeper into the journey behind this transformative space in this podcast episode by Alex Kozela:
https://loom.ly/9_CXTAQ

Last two photos by Yelena M. Rivera Vale

Zerrin Ondin-Fraser is the advisor of the Global Assistive Technology Innovation team, which plays a key role in advancing her work in accessible design. Under her mentorship, the team collaborates with local partners in Rwanda to develop sustainable, low-cost assistive technologies tailored to community needs. Projects include a locally manufacturable Braille slate and stylus, and a durable wheelchair chassis for children with cerebral palsy. Through this partnership, Zerrin integrates student innovation into her global research, expanding its impact while training the next generation of inclusive designers.

Learn more here: https://loom.ly/G35XsHA

Want to know more about our VIP teams, faculty, and students?
Our Linktree is live!

It’s your one-stop hub to:
🔹 Explore the innovative projects VIP teams are working on
🔹 Learn more about faculty contributions—both within and beyond VIP
🔹 Read publications and articles featuring teams, students, and faculty
🔹 Access helpful resources

Click the link below to explore!
https://loom.ly/38ikHyk

The same drive towards innovation that leads to start VIP teams also empowers them to transform communities. Jud Ready (advisor for the Chip Scale Power and Energy VIP team) led the effort to build the first-ever U.S. bridge made from decommissioned wind turbine blades—right in Atlanta’s Beaverbrook Park! With support from Georgia Tech students, alumni, and faculty across engineering, computing, and architecture, this project showcases the power of adaptive reuse and sustainable design.

Learn more here: https://loom.ly/ixCiMEw

The Electronic ARTrium presents Bee My Guide at the Ferst Center for the Arts, Feb 11-25. Don’t miss this unique and immersive experience! To visit, grab a ticket from the ticket booth.