As a tribute to Liam Rattray’s dedication to sustainability and urban agriculture, Generation Green is hosting the Liam Rattray Memorial Service Project at the Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture.
Liam grew up in Atlanta and was one of the city’s most promising young environmental leaders. In his sophomore year at Georgia Tech, Liam founded Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) and laid the groundwork for Tech’s campus garden, community supported agriculture program and sustainable dining committee. His reach extended well beyond the campus setting to community organizations that include Georgia …

About the Program
The Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program seeks students pursuing degrees in a variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:
Engineering — Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Material, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Nuclear, and Petroleum.
Sciences — Biological, Computer, Information Technology, Geology, Math, Microbiology, and Physics.
Social Sciences — Economics, Organizational Psychology, Political Science, Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, National Security and Sociology.
Business — Accounting, Finance, Management, and Business Administration.
Program Objectives

Building Technical Experience
Improving Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Exploring Career Opportunities

Technical Experience
Interns gain 10 weeks of substantive professional and technical career experience …

Visit
policychallenge.asu.edu
to help federal agencies figure out how to
knock down barriers to innovation and
best enable the use of new technologies in
education, clean energy, and healthcare.
Finalists will be invited to the Finale in Washington, D.C. on May 18th to present their proposals to high-profile expert judges from government, industry and academia, as well as meet in person with agency principals to discuss their ideas. Proposals of the winning team(s) will be shared with the Cabinet Secretary from the relevant federal agency.
 
Short-form two-page proposals due April 2nd!
Register today to participate and become a …

Come hear Marilyn Somers speak on Friday Oct. 28 in the Global Learning Center 2nd floor classrooms.
9:30 Animals at Georgia Tech
12:15 From The Beginning: The Earliest History of Georgia Tech
The Georgia Tech we know today is a far cry from the earliest days of the campus. The basic needs of living like light, heat, and even “facilities” were not readily available. New research reveals some interesting and surprising stories you may have never heard before about the beginnings of the School. (pre-1888 through 1915)
Marilyn is …

Those who appreciate the shade of Tech’s tree canopy amidst the Atlanta skyline have an opportunity to advocate for these plush oxygen sources with the Campus Tree Advisory Committee. The committee, comprised of members representing the diverse audience of those with a stake in Georgia Tech’s campus trees, is now seeking student members.
In 2008 and 2009, Georgia Tech was recognized as a Tree Campus USA university; this program fosters the development of the next generation of tree stewards, and recognizes college campuses and their surrounding communities promoting healthy urban forest …

reposted from IAC monthly newsletter
Marilyn Brown, Professor in the School of Public Policy, is a member of the panel of climate change experts who delivered their final report to Congress on May 9th affirming “strong evidence on climate change” and urging “strong federal policies that establish coherent national goals and incentives, and that promote strong U.S. engagement in international-level response efforts.”
The report was the last in a series requested by Congress in 2008 for the purpose of providing “action-oriented advice” on how the U.S. should be treating the issue of …

Strategies sought statewide for Electric Vehicle Mass Adoption in Atlanta! $5000 prize.
ATLANTA– This month, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and the Social Enterprise Program at Goizeuta Business School announced that Emory University has officially opened a case competition to accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Atlanta. The City is interested in developing a feasible economic plan that will stimulate the demand for 50,000 EVs in the Metro Atlanta Region. The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Clean Cites Atlanta have been working to provide information for consumers who are …