Class of 2023 Academic Updates The 2021-22 Academic Year (AY) was a transition year. We are proud of our students for adapting to a face-to-face delivery mode for all official Georgia Tech classes. Dr. Eric Overby and Dr. Karthik Ramachandran teach our first-year students as a cohort, with the year culminating in a poster competition on April 25, 2022. Also, Scheller College majors (that are not ITM majors) take coursework with Dr. David Ku or Dr. John Cressler. During the second year, pre-capstone and capstone courses permitted virtual meetings during those class times when students worked on their projects. This option enabled their corporate sponsors, MBA mentors, faculty, and staff to join their virtual meetings during those times. Some groups met in person while sponsoring a virtual meeting, while others decided to be 100% virtual during those times. This enhanced flexibility during capstone project meetings was well-received by all stakeholders. Also, for the first time, 100% of the capstone project deliverables were rated by their capstone sponsor as “Exceeded Expectations.” Dr. Eric Overby teaches Analysis of Emerging Technologies, the first T&M Program cohort course each fall. The students learned a structured approach to analyzing an emerging technology. They applied that approach to several emerging technologies, including those related to artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, energy and transportation technologies, and more. This year’s class was energized to be back in the classroom full time.
Dr. Eric Overby teaching.
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