Key Collaborators

Advanced Wood Products Laboratory (AWPL), GT College of Architecture

As technology increasingly drives the manufacturing process, Georgia Tech's Advanced Wood Products Laboratory (AWPL) is positioned to help Georgia's wood products industry move from a labor-intensive industry to a more high tech and competitive one. The AWPL is developed along the lines of a flexible, rapid prototyping and pre-manufactured model utilizing CNC machine processing centers. Georgia Tech has developed the AWPL together with its principle corporate partner, the SCM Group of Rimini, Italy. One of the world's largest manufacturers of woodworking machinery, the SCM Group has equipped the AWPL with an initial consignment of state-of-the-art CAD/CAM driven automated wood processing equipment.

For more information about AWPL, visit http://www.coa.gatech.edu/awpl/.

Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT), Office of Technology Policy and Programs

The Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technology (GCATT), located on the Georgia Tech campus, is a program of the Georgia Research Alliance. GCATT is a partnership of industry, government and university research centers working together on advanced telecommunications research and policy programs. GCATT's Office of Policy and Programs (OTP) is a leader in applied technology policy, recognized for its ability to provide critical intelligence and advisories on regulatory and legislative issues. OTP undertakes focused research and serves as an authority contributing to the national dialogues on technology policy. OTP leads the policy initiatives of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Mobile Wireless Technologies for Persons with Disabilities headquartered at GCATT. The Wireless RERC explores universal access to mobile wireless technologies through the exploration of innovative applications to address the needs of people with disabilities.

For more information about GCATT, visit http://www.gcatt.org/otp/index.htm.

Georgia State University BrainLab / Computer Information Systems Research Laboratory

The Georgia State University (GSU) BrainLab is housed within the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Research Laboratory. The main focus of the CIS lab is to provide a venue for software development, demonstrations, and technical and research collaboration. The facility includes a computer lab space with eight Intel P3 and P4 class machines, laser printers, and environmental control hardware in the form of a Slink-e interface to infrared and X10 controls for devices. Internet connectivity is provided by a 10MBs connection to the GSU public network. A wireless ethernet hub supports laptops and mobile devices (such as our "Aware 'Chair" intelligent context-aware wheelchair). The BrainLab provides complete EEG recording capabilities and analysis computers. The BrainLab also contains a hardware workstation with an oscilloscope, soldering station, and other equipment to allow devices to be created and tested.

For more information about GSU, visit http://www.gsu.edu.

Industrial Design Program, GT College of Architecture

The Industrial Design (ID) Program in the College of Architecture at Georgia Tech began in 1952. As one of the oldest ID programs in the United States, it focuses on delivering human-centered design education in the areas of product hardware and software design, assistive technologies, and product interface design. The program offers a BS in Industrial Design (BSID) and a Master of Industrial Design (MID). The ID program has five full-time faculty and 10 practicing adjunct faculty who teach specific coursework related to industrial design, including product design, product interface and accessibility. The ID program is affiliated with several centers on the Georgia Tech campus and is closely aligned with CATEA, AWPL, and the Center for Graphics, Visualization, and Usability (GVU) in the College of Computing.

For more information about the Industrial Design Program, visit http://www.coa.gatech.edu/id/.

Industrial and Systems Engineering, GT College of Architecture

Georgia Tech's School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) is committed to helping satisfy the demand for engineers who are capable of examining a complex manufacturing and service system and optimizing its performance. One of the first programs of its type, established in 1924 (becoming an official school in 1945), ISyE has produced outstanding leaders in industry, government, and academia. Particularly impressive is that nearly one in ten Georgia Tech ISyE graduates rise to top positions of their respective organizations, whether as CEO, CFO, or even university president. Faculty members of ISyE are internationally known for their research in virtually every area and subdiscipline of modern industrial and systems engineering and operations research. With approximately 1200 undergraduates, we are, by far, the largest industrial (or similarly named) engineering program in the country. Recognized as a perennial leader in the field, academic programs in ISyE (both at the graduate and undergraduate level) have been considered preeminent in every survey year published by US News and World Report.

For more information about ISYE, visit http://www.isye.gatech.edu.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology Division (SHETD), GT Research Institute (GTRI)

GTRI is a non-profit research organization that is an integral part of the Georgia Tech. GTRI conducts programs in a wide variety of research and development areas for governmental organizations and private industry. Approximately $100 million in research is performed each year. GTRI staff represents all of the recognized fields of science and technology and includes over 1,000 engineers, scientists, technicians and administrative personnel. Within GTRI, the Safety, Health, and Environmental Technology Division (SHETD) leads environmental, safety, and health initiatives. SHETD's mission is to protect the environment and human health and safety and to encourage sustainable development. SHETD has an integrated, multidisciplinary program that combines: 1) technical assistance onsite at private and public facilities, including confidential reports for participating Georgia firms; 2) research and development for cost-effective, environmentally sound solutions; and 3) outreach and technology transfer through extensive training programs and published information.

For more information about SHETD, visit http://www.gtri.gatech.edu/eoeml/shetd/.