Georgia Institute of Technology Historic District

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[MUSIC PLAYING] The global challenges of the 21st century require innovative thinking, technological ingenuity, and bold action. The Georgia Institute of Technology is meeting these challenges head on and making life better for people around the world and in our own neighborhood. Georgia Tech students are highly motivated problem solvers who strive for both personal success and a better world for us all. Our students have won Rhodes scholarships, tutored and mentored local school children, and played pivotal roles in groundbreaking research projects. Georgia Tech definitely challenges you, but that's a big part of the reason why it's so great to be here. When you finish a tough class or a really demanding research project, you know you've accomplished something major. Georgia Tech is has one of the largest technological research enterprises in the United States. Our world-class faculty are engaged in a broad range of projects that have real impact on the quality of life. When I think about research-- and as a faculty member, we do research-- I not only think about the creation of knowledge, I think about how that knowledge will actually impact people's lives and make people's lives better. This is similar to the work that we did in Haiti where we came back to Georgia Tech, we developed solutions for safe housing, and then took that to Haiti to help them develop safe and affordable ways to construct homes following the 2010 earthquake. This is a reason that Georgia Tech, I think, is a very special place in terms of how they impact people's lives and impact society. Helping industry to operate more efficiently and profitably has always been central to Georgia Tech's mission. Through our Enterprise Innovation Institute, we help government and industry apply science, technology, and innovation to improve productivity. Among the Institute's comprehensive programs is one of the nation's most respected technology incubators, The Advanced Technology Development Center, whose graduate companies have gone on to raise more than $1 billion in external financing. The culture at Georgia Tech is remarkable. It is one of innovation. It is one of though leadership. Whether it's the faculty, the administration, the research scientists, or the students, it's a culture of innovation which will translate into major economic development opportunities, both on the Metro Atlanta area, the state of Georgia, the United States, and in fact, the globe. Graduating good global citizens is one of Georgia Tech's highest strategic priorities, and we accomplish this goal in a variety of ways: An international plan option offered with nearly all of our undergraduate degrees, study and work abroad programs in nations around the world, and international education and research platforms in France, Ireland, Panama, and Singapore. Today's students must have an education that prepares them for success in a global marketplace, and Georgia Tech is leading the way in providing this critical foundation. I did two study abroad programs in South America that really opened my eyes to see what it takes to succeed, both personally and professionally, in a foreign culture. After doing them and coming back, my whole view of Georgia Tech and the world around me was changed forever. I would definitely say my career goals, my personal goals for my life, have changed for the better. Constantly anticipating and embracing change has been part of Georgia Tech's DNA for more than 125 years. We are passionately pursuing our goal of defining the technological research university of the 21st century and improving human life on a global scale. We look forward to the possibilities of the next 125 years. [MUSIC PLAYING]