Peachtree Corners, one of the nation’s first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G, proudly opened the doors of the first Georgia Tech Atrium, signalling an exciting leap forward for research, collaboration and engagement.
Developed as a premier hub for advanced learning and experiential opportunities, the Georgia Tech Atrium is offering learners unprecedented access to cutting-edge resources through Curiosity Lab’s real-world testing environment, ensuring they gain direct exposure to practical innovation for smart cities.
The Georgia Tech Atrium provides access to hands-on workshops, specialised research facilities, industry partnerships, networking opportunities and more, setting the stage for Georgia Tech learners to immerse themselves in real-world innovation and pave the way for future breakthroughs in technology and design. It has been developed by the Center for 21st Century Universities, a higher-ed think tank within Georgia Tech’s new College of Lifetime Learning. The Peachtree Corners Atrium will be the first of many to help advance Georgia Tech’s strategic goals of global connectivity and expand access to the College’s award-winning education.
“Here in Peachtree Corners, we are committed to laying the foundation for unparalleled educational opportunities, fueling growth and ensuring the next generation of technology leaders has the resources to thrive,” said Mike Mason, Mayor of Peachtree Corners. “With the launch of the Georgia Tech Atrium, we are proud to open our Innovation Center to Georgia Tech’s learners and alumni and offer an up-close look into the next wave of groundbreaking advancements. By partnering with these bright minds, we’re confident we can drive transformative change that will continue to disrupt the technology sector and positively impact communities well beyond our city limits.”
At the core of the Atrium is its focus on fostering learner-centric projects. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, tailored mentorship and ongoing demonstration opportunities, learners will gain practical skills that extend beyond classroom theory – empowering them to tackle forward-thinking initiatives ranging from Edge computing to robotics.
“The Georgia Tech Atrium at Curiosity Lab represents the future of higher education — where learning extends beyond the classroom and where broad community collaboration creates novel opportunities and advances,” said Ángel Cabrera, President, Georgia Tech. “This initiative proceeds from a concerted strategy to extend Georgia Tech’s reach, expand access to our resources and expertise and build connections that benefit students and advance research. We’re proud to partner with the City of Peachtree Corners to bring this vision to life.”
With doors officially open to the community, the Georgia Tech Atrium will host ongoing demonstrations, networking sessions and collaborative events throughout this year. This will include K-12 programs and professional education opportunities provided by Georgia Tech’s College of Lifetime Learning.
“With leadership by our Center for 21st Century Universities, the Atrium provides an experimental platform for a growing range of activities that will break down barriers to higher education,” said Nelson Baker, Learning Interim Dean, Georgia Tech College of Lifetime. “As the new College works to elevate the academic study of learning at all levels and across all ages, the GT Atrium allows us to foster government, industry and education collaboration in service of great communities like Peachtree Corners.”
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