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2002

December 10, 2002
Sterilizing with Sound: Acoustic technique could disinfect medical instruments without heat or harsh chemicals

November 27, 2002
The Color of Cancer: Pioneering nanotechnology research offers new ways to detect and treat cancer

November 8, 2002
A Radar Revolution: Space-based radar operating from microsatellite cluster will provide new capabilities

October 11, 2002
Walk the Walk: Gait recognition technology could identify humans at a distance

October 1, 2002
Quiet on the Hall: Researchers search for ways to reduce noise and improve sleep in nursing homes

August 14, 2002
Drive Atlanta: Study will monitor driver behavior to determine the role of speed in highway crashes

July 1, 2002
Smarter UAVs: Recent test demonstrates in-flight ability to reconfigure low-level control system autonomously

June 12, 2002
Powering a Revolution: Fuel cells promise improvements in transportation, electronics and electric power

June 3, 2002
A Faster Connection: Collaboration between Georgia Tech and California firm provides easier high-speed Ethernet

May 8, 2002
The Right Signals: Unique antenna developed at Georgia Tech ensures critical crew communication on the International Space Station

April 16, 2002
Eye in the Sky: Next generation of ozone monitoring technology is expected to improve smog forecasting

March 29, 2002
President Praises Georgia Tech: Emergency response technologies demonstrated in disaster exercise on campus

March 25, 2002
The First Response: Researchers develop technologies to improve response to biological or chemical attack

February 14, 2002
Dentistry by Design: Aerospace technologies may make dentistry more effective and efficient

January 23, 2002
A Model Environment: Numerical models help hydropower industry reduce fish injury and improve water quality

2001

November 27 , 2001
Special Section: Tissue engineering confronts the transplantation crisis

November 27, 2001
Flying on Mars: Nature's flight system could be the key to exploring the newest frontier.

September 14, 2001
Nanoelectronic Road Ahead: Despite Challenges, Silicon Offers Two More Decades of Semiconductor Progress

September 10, 2001
Counting Their Chickens: Researchers Use Machine Vision Technology to Find Poultry Defects Before Processing.

July 24, 2001
Seeing Three Dimensions in Real Time: Visualization System Could Improve Severe Weather Forecasting

July 12, 2001
From Scientists to Senators: Unique Course Teaches Engineers to Communicate with Diverse Audiences

June 4 , 2001
Shining a Little Light on Cancer: Molecular Beacons Show Promise for Improving Diagnosis in Pancreatic Cancer.

May 18, 2001
Preempting a "Creeping Disaster": Drought prompting Georgia to develop a proactive management plan.

April 19, 2001
America's Auto-Dependent Urban Form: Researchers in Atlanta studying land use and transportation alternatives to decrease traffic congestion and improve quality of life.

April 12, 2001
A Flash of Force: RADAR Flashlight Could Help Police Detect Suspects Hiding Behind Doors and 8-Inch Thick Walls

April 5, 2001
Self Assembled Nanostructures: Technique Produces Complex Polymer Structures for Laser Arrays, Waveguides, Tiny Beakers

March 19, 2001
Replacing Brawn with Brains: Advanced Software Algorithms Make Automation More Affordable

March 8, 2001
A New Class of Nanostructure: Semiconducting "Nanobelts" May be Basis for Ultra-small Sensors and Other Nanoelectronics

March 1, 2002
Nanocarrots & Nanocherries: Gallium-based synthesis process facilitates large-scale production of silica nanowires

February 19, 2001
The Mathematics of Cancer Treatment: Advanced Programming Techniques Offer New Weapon Against Prostate Cancer

February 16, 2001
A Map for the Electronic Future: Fundamental Limit Defines Future Opportunities for Silicon Nanoelectronics

February 6, 2001
Lowering the Cost of Ownership: Research Center Uses Information Technology to Cut Maintenance and Logistics Costs.

2000

December 6, 2000
Coneheads at Work: 70-Year-Old Technology Gets New Life at Georgia Tech

October 24, 2000
Flying Low-Drag Trucks: Aerodynamic Concepts & Controls for Aircraft Will Cut Fuel Use, Improve Control in Trucks

August 30, 2000
Sharing the Load: Researchers Patent Tailoring Process to Toughen Materials Used for Cables, Tethers and Webbing

August 1, 2000
Powering the Future: Fuel Cell Research Center's Knowledge and Innovations to Promote Sustainable Energy Sources

June 29, 2000
Picking Up Good Vibrations: Engineers Merge Two Technologies to Improve Inspection of Wooden Power Pole Crossarms

May 24, 2000
The Sound of Deadly Danger: Researchers Combine Acoustic Waves With Radar to Detect Buried Land Mines

April 19, 2000
Gorillas in the Bits: Remote Sensing Boosts Efforts to Protect Mountain Gorillas & Rebuild Rwanda's Economy

February 21, 2000
Severe Storms: Research Center Developing New Technologies to Increase Tornado Warning Time for Georgia Citizens

Research Horizons, Spring 2000
A Material World:Materials science and engineering research enables technologies that are improving life.

Research Horizons, Spring 2000
A Material World — Related Stories:

• Biomaterials
• Structural Materials
• Materials Processing
• Environmentally Benign Materials and Processing
• Materials Chemistry and Physics
• Microelectronic Materials

January 25, 2000
Involving the Pilot in Air Traffic Control: How Much Information Do Pilots Need for More Involvement in Air Traffic Management?

January 6, 2000
Human Error: Internet-Based Design Tools Will Aid Traffic Management Center Planners in Minimizing Chance for Operator Mistakes

Research Horizons, Winter 2000
Better than Human Flight Control Systems: Re-engineered neural networks are dramatically changing control of aircraft

Research Horizons, Winter 2000
Pulp Non-Fiction: New papermaking technology truly means less is more

1999
December 9, 1999
Getting Out of the Heat: Traffic Congestion "Temperature" Could Forecast Problems and Help Drivers Avoid Lengthy Delay

September 28, 1999
Food Safety: Biosensor that Detects Pathogens in Poultry and Other Foods to Be Tested in Metro Atlanta Processing Plant

Research Horizons, Fall 1999
Harnessing Brain Power: Georgia Tech research assists direct brain-computer interaction

Research Horizons, Fall 1999
Technological Achievements: Computer-Aided Structural Design
Technological Achievements: Near-Field Antenna Measurements
Technological Achievements: Near-Field Sampling
Technological Achievements: Three-Dimensional Vision
Technological Achievements: Fused Silica Radomes
Technological Achievements: Photonic Sensors
Technological Achievements: Solar Energy
Technological Achievements: Pulse Combustion
Technological Achievements: Digital Signal Processing

August 25, 1999
MRI for Carpets & Fabrics: Researchers Apply Medical Diagnostic Tool to Wide Range of Industrial Challenges

August 24, 1999
Where Oil and Water Mix: Researchers Explore Use of Near-Critical Water for Replacing Conventional Solvents

June 28, 1999
Sound of Silence: "Quiet Curtains" Combine Audio Privacy and Aesthetics for Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Hotels and Offices

Research Horizons, Spring 1999
Life or Death Communication: Indirect speech is common in communications between commercial airline pilots

Research Horizons, Spring 1999
Research Notes: In the Chips

Research Horizons, Spring 1999
Traffic Stories: Getting Out of the Heat
Traffic Stories: Georgia Transportation Institute

June 21, 1999
Reducing VOC: New Polymer Coating Process Combines High Degree of Flexibility with Improved Environmental Properties

April 30, 1999
Early Warning: Researchers Testing State-Of-The-Art Technology For Early Detection Of Tornadoes In Georgia

January 12, 1999
Confronting The Boss Indirectly: Study Of Cockpit Crews Finds Co-Pilots Use "Hints" To Correct Captains

Research Horizons, Winter 1999
Poised for Production: New process for applying thin film coating being commecialized

Research Horizons, Winter 1999
Happy and Safe Motoring: Safety Warning System will undergo field tests and refinement

Research Horizons, Winter 1999
Research Notes: Tissue Substitutes
Research Notes: Biotechnology Partnership

October 30, 1998
International Water Technology And Management Research Center Established At Georgia Tech

1998
October 20, 1998
Rehabilitating Bridges: Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Shows Promise For Repairing Structures

September 3, 1998
New Rehabilitative Device Combines Form And Function For Children With Mobility Impairments

Research Horizons, Summer/Fall 1998
Help for the Industrial Fabric of Georgia: Consortium links expertise of academia with industry

August 20, 1998
New Environmental Monitoring System Based On Integrated Optic Sensors Will Reduce Costs And Improve Efficiency

July 20, 1998
Traffic Fatalities & Seat Belts: New Study To Investigate Higher Fatality Rate In Southeast

June 22, 1998
Taking The "Ouch" Out Of Needles: Arrays Of Micron-Scale "Microneedles" Offer New Technique For Drug Delivery mjetmicro

May 29, 1998
Picking Up The Right Signals: A Versatile Antenna Developed At Georgia Tech May Become Part Of The International Space Station

May 26, 1998
Protecting The Beat Of Life: Test Center Studies Interaction Between Pacemakers & Electronic Article Surveillance Systems

Research Horizons, Spring 1998
Beyond a Profound and Pervasive Impact: Microelectronics has entered an era of proliferation

Research Horizons, Spring 1998
Faculty Profile: Professor Now: Dr. Jorge Vanegas

Research Horizons, Spring 1998
Research Notes: Liotta Appointed New Vice Provost for Research
Update: New Microjet Allows for Easy Integration

April 27, 1998
Hatching A Robotics Revolution: Hybrid Material-Handling Robot Helps Poultry Processing Industry

February 5, 1998
New Magnetically-Actuated Microrelay Offers Low Actuation Voltages, Large Current Switching And Batch Fabrication

Research Horizons, Winter 1998
Research in bioscience and bioengineering is leading the way toward amazing medical breakthroughs in the next millenium

Research Horizons, Winter 1998
Research Notes: Letting the Flip-Chips Fall as They May
Update: Plucky Research Tool for Carpal Tunnel Risks

1997
December 9, 1997
Georgia Tech's Packaging Research Center (PRC) Announces Second Year Innovations In Electronic Packaging

September 24, 1997
'Radar Flashlight' Would Help Police Or Corrections Personnel Detect Human Presence Through Walls & Doors

September 9, 1997
New Polymeric Membranes Could Expand Gas Separation Applications Through Improved Thermal & Chemical Resistance

Research Horizons, Summer/Fall 1997
Electrifying Transportation: Georgia Tech is helping design the electric and electric-hybrid vehicles of tomorrow

Research Horizons, Summer/Fall 1997
A Bright Future for Solar Energy: Georgia Tech is playing an important role in photovoltaics' status as a leading contender in the search for clean, renewable energy sources

Research Horizons, Summer/Fall 1997
Taking a Closer Look: Tech's electron microscope facility benefits research in nanotechnology, new materials and microelectronics

August 22, 1997
New Acoustic Liner Material Uses Tiny Spheres To Absorb Noise And Withstand High Temperatures

July 31, 1997
An Olympic Legacy In The Sky: Heli-Star Demonstrated Potential For Vertical Flight Transport In Urban Areas

July 24, 1997
Researchers Cut Solar Cell Production Time In Half Without Losing Efficiency

May 19, 1997
Unique Hydrogen-Fueled Bus Joins Public Transit Fleet To Promote Clean Transportation

Research Horizons, Spring 1997
Flying into the Future -- in Miniature: Miniature flying machines could help with warfare, agriculture and more

Research Horizons, Spring 1997
Rapid Prototyping: Key to Speedy Manufacturing

March 21, 1997
Legacy Of The 1996 Olympics: Rooftop Photovoltaic System Offers Insights On Solar Electricity Generation

January 29, 1997
On-Line Fabric Inspection Uses Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic & Wavelets To Improve Textile Quality

January 7, 1997
Accurate, Inexpensive Optical Sensor Measures Average Wind Direction Over Long Distances

Research Horizons, Winter 1997
Research Personality: Flying High: Dr. Marilyn Smith and colleagues are helping enhance aircraft design -- making airplanes and helicopters less susceptible to damage from fatigue

Research Horizons, Winter 1997
Research Notes: Detecting the Diabolical
Research Notes: Electronic Protection and Attack Research at GTRI
Research Notes: Georgia Transportation Institute Funded

1996
December 18, 1996
"Electronic House Call" May Make Health Care As Accessible As Cable Television

November 14, 1996
New Process Tracks Circuit Board Warpage, Could Improve Manufacturing Process

September 6, 1996
Packaging Research Center News

Research Horizons, Summer/Fall 1996
Research Notes: New Quarters for the Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT)

June 3, 1996
FAA Demonstrates High-Tech Helicopter System For The 1996 Summer Olympics

May 16, 1996
Digital Analysis Of Speech Could Lead To New Test For Intoxicated Drivers

Research Horizons, Spring1996
Food Processing for Tomorrow: Research is helping enhance the competitiveness of Georgia's food processing industry

Research Horizons, Spring1996
Research Notes: R&D Center serves electric power industry

April 17, 1996
Safety Warning System Uses Radar Detectors To Tell Drivers About Highway Hazards

Research Horizons, Winter 1996
Research for the Games: Georgia Tech has forged strong ties to Atlanta's 1996 Olympic Games

Research Horizons, Winter 1996
Research Personality: Jean-Lou Chameau, Georgia Tech's new vice provost for research, is committed to additional research links with industry

Research Horizons, Winter 1996
Research Notes: Mobile Sources Center of Excellence

1995
December 6, 1995
Laminated Matrix Composites Offer Improved Strength

September 5, 1995
Electronic Leech Aids Study of Simple Control Systems

January 13, 1995
Simulator Studies Advanced Traffic Control Systems