✨Interactivity @ GT is next week! Faculty and students interested in people-centric innovation, don’t miss out on the Georgia Tech @IPaTGT and Master’s Program in Human-Computer Interaction annual research showcase and networking event. 📍Technology Square Research Building ⏰02/11/2025 11:30 to 6 PM RSVP here: 👉

🏈 🌟 Join us for food, games, and Super Bowl fun! Stop by the Centergy Lobby tomorrow between 12:00 and 1:30 for the Super Bowl Bash. Don’t forget to bring $1 bills for game pool guessing! 🎟️Register here:

💥Discover how James Mead and his startup Seekr Navigation are transforming public spaces for the visually impaired! Our latest article dives into the innovative, beacon-powered app that guides users with centimeter-level precision, empowering independence in airports, malls, schools, and more. Read the full story here 👉

💣 Is Metal Gear Solid V's anti-nuclear war message lost in translation? A recent paper from TSRB's Ryan Scheiding (@GeorgiaTech) and Dan Staines (@TorrensUni) examines how a trophy system, nuclear deterrents, and live-service mechanics undercut Kojima's vision, revealing contradictions in modern gaming. Read more here 👉

Join us this Wednesday at the clubhouse for Startup Exchange's Spring launch! If you're a student eager to dive into entrepreneurship, collaborate with inspiring individuals, or explore the Atlanta scene, this gathering is perfect for you. Come by to hear fresh ideas, connect with innovators, and expand your network! The event kicks off at 6 PM, and we look forward to seeing you there! Register with a single click here:

Want to connect with industry researchers, developers, and recruiters in people-centric innovation? Join @IPaTGT and Georgia Tech's Master’s Program in Human-Computer Interaction for their annual research showcase and networking event. 🌟 ⌛ 02/11/2025 11:30 to 6 PM 📍Technology Square Research Building 🎟️ RSVP here:

🌪️ Sola Insurance, a new and unique Insurtech company, is redefining how people recover from natural disasters. Using data and technology, Sola provides transparent, efficient disaster recovery solutions. As extreme weather events become more frequent and destructive in the face of climate change, Sola is tackling rising insurance costs and helping homeowners rebuild faster. Read the full story here 👉

RT @Amy_Fonseca41: Destigmatizing female health has never been more important. #STEM #Startups

🎤 💬 The first talk-focused meetup of 2025 with @ATLJavaScript is next Tuesday! Join us for three amazing talks and stop by the Clubhouse from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, 01/28, to learn about web app design and engineering growth strategies. 🌟 RSVP here 👉

Lilypad Health is destigmatizing female health and revolutionizing personal care. The startup’s non-invasive menstrual pad add-on allows users to screen for health indicators and seek the care they need. 👩‍⚕️✨ Read the full story here! 👉

Fulton County's Public Art Futures Lab is at the heart of Underground Atlanta's revitalization, building community and fostering creativity. 🌟 Through its Artist-in-Residence Program, the Lab empowers artists to evolve their craft by integrating technology, pushing the boundaries of what public art can be. More than a residency, the Lab is a community resource, breaking down barriers to access often seen in art and technology. Its mission? "The goal is to create a viable place where art intersects with technology." Read more here 👉

Want to connect and collaborate with fellow visionaries? No matter where you are in your startup journey, join us for @atdc Entrepreneur's night. 🏙️ ✨ Stop by the ATDC Common Room tonight between 5 PM and 7 PM for a night filled with networking, pizza, and drinks. Learn more here. 👉

🎮 From The Last of Us to Baldur’s Gate 3: How Inclusivity is Shaping Gaming’s Future A recent paper by TSRB/@GeorgiaTech's Anne Sullivan (@annetropy) and @UCF's Anastasia Salter and Mel Stanfill (@melstanfill) examines the backlash received by games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield for their inclusion of nonbinary pronouns in character creation. We then examine past controversies seen in games like in 2020's The Last of Us Part II. 📑 Read the full story here:

🎉 Trivia is BACK! This Tuesday and every second Tuesday of the month, Tech Square is hosting trivia at the TSQ Clubhouse. Stop by earlier for our happy hour that starts at 4 PM (free drinks & snacks). ✨ Trivia starts at 5; we'll see you there!

Next Monday is the first Civic Hack Night of 2025! For those of you who don't know, Civic Hack Night (@codeforatlanta) is an open space for anybody interested in working on their coding skills and applying them to civic-minded tech projects. It is open to people of all backgrounds, skill levels, and experiences (yes, even if you don't know how to code yet!). 📍 TSQ Clubhouse 🕰️ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM For more info and to RSVP:

“It’s all about building relationships through making.” 🌱 TSRB's maker spaces offer a place for students and professionals to work side by side, bridging academic theory with hands-on practice. Read more about them here:

☕ 📚 Stop by TSRB's lobby anytime from 9 AM to 11 AM this Wednesday morning for the Traveling Library! Feel free to donate any books you don't want and pick up some new ones. Coffee and snacks are on us! For more info:

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Happy New Year from all of us at Tech Square!