Aaron Levine has been appointed interim chair of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, effective June 1. Read more by clicking the link in bio.
"I was employed by Sandia National Laboratories throughout my doctoral program, and they sponsored my studies. I am returning to full-time employment at Sandia, but now in a new role enabled by my degree. I am the new R&D manager of a team of a dozen computer and data scientists who are working on enabling detection of nuclear proliferation program through the application of advanced data analytics. I am so excited to embark on this new adventure, and would not have been able to do so without the experience and skills I gained at Georgia Tech."
- Zoe N. Gastelum, Ph.D., Public Policy
Read Zoe's full story by clicking the link in bio.
GT’s Voters of Tomorrow (@gatech_vot ) takes home SGA’s Presidential Honor Award! Congratulations to public policy students Alexa Bowman Olay and Lillian Hanson, who launched the initiative four years ago and continue to make an impact.
“My education at the Ivan Allen College has significantly improved my ability to think more critically about cybersecurity, from technical controls to policy-level considerations. Although the focus of my education was on the policy and governance side of cybersecurity, I was able to expand my knowledge of the technical aspects including coding and hacking, in which I had very little knowledge prior to the start of the program. I was able to learn how and why cyber criminals do what they do to better position myself to protect organizations from cyberattacks and assist them in recovery efforts.”
-Madison Makenzie Messer, MS Cybersecurity (Policy Track) #GT26
Earlier this spring the Georgia Tech Library hosted all published authors from the previous year for our annual Authors Celebration.
In this video you will meet Milton Mueller of @sppgatech and learn about his newest book, Declaring Independence in Cyberspace.
The Carter School’s Spring Awards Banquet was nothing short of amazing—celebrating the Class of 2026 and honoring outstanding achievements. Congratulations to all those recognized and to everyone who made the night special!
Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of community. Atlanta’s next chapter depends on shared investment, shared ownership, and shared success. Check out David Edwards's thoughts in the Atlanta Journal Constitution by clicking the link in bio.
Bittersweet news! Congratulations to Cassidy Sugimoto, chair of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, on being named dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University.
IAC Scholar Spotlight: Sahar Hamkar
A Public Policy major with a minor in Chinese, Sahar says her scholarship has given her the freedom to immerse herself in academics, campus involvement, and new opportunities—without financial worries holding her back.
Congratulations to Yazmina Holness, who has been selected as a 2026 Roosevelt Network Emerging Fellow! Through this prestigious fellowship, Yazmina will join a national community of students and leaders committed to shaping policy, strengthening civic life, and driving meaningful change. We’re excited to see the impact ahead!
Congratulations to Justin Biddle on being recognized as part of the GA‑AIM Team, recipients of the Outstanding Achievement in Research Program Impact award. Well deserved recognition for impactful research!
Meet the honorees! The 12th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize Ivan Allen College leaders advancing technology, strengthening communities, and improving the human condition. Tap the link in bio to see all awardees.
