Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology

Motto	Progress and Service
Type	Public research university
Established	1885
President	Ángel Cabrera
Location	Atlanta , Georgia , United States
Campus	Urban
Colors	White and Gold
Nickname	Yellow Jackets
Affiliations	Association of American Universities, Southeastern Conference

The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech, is a public research university located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and has satellite campuses in Savannah, Metz (France), Shenzhen (China), and Singapore.

History

Georgia Tech was founded on October 13, 1885, as the Georgia School of Technology, part of Reconstruction plans to build an industrial economy in the post-Civil War Southern United States. Initially, it offered only a degree in mechanical engineering but has since expanded to more than 30 departments and programs, emphasizing science and technology.

Campus

The main campus in Atlanta covers approximately 400 acres and features a mix of modern and historic architecture. Notable buildings include the Tech Tower, a historic landmark, and the modern Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.

Academics

Georgia Tech is renowned for its degree programs in engineering, computing, business administration, the sciences, and design. It offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs through its six colleges:

• College of Engineering
• College of Computing
• Scheller College of Business
• College of Sciences
• College of Design
• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

The institute is known for its rigorous curriculum and high academic standards, consistently ranking among the top universities in the United States for engineering and technology.

Research

As a leading research institution, Georgia Tech has numerous research centers and institutes, including the Advanced Technology Development Center and the Georgia Tech Research Institute. The university is a major hub for government and industry research, contributing to projects in areas such as aerospace, city planning, and renewable energy.

Student life

Georgia Tech's student body is diverse, with a large number of international students. Student organizations, Greek life, and intramural sports are vital parts of student life. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets compete in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notable alumni

Georgia Tech has produced a number of prominent alumni, including Jimmy Carter (former U.S. President), G. Wayne Clough (former Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution), and several NASA astronauts. The institute's influence is evident in various fields such as engineering, business, and politics.