Call for Papers 2009
The Tower is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2009 Inaugural Volume! For more information, please refer to http://gttower.org/r/call_for_papers.pdf or e-mail us at editor@gttower.org.
The Tower: Staff Positions Are Reopening!
Due to high level of interest, The Tower is reopening up its non-editorial board positions! If you are still interested in being part of [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 29, 2008
The Tower – The Undergraduate Research Journal of the Georgia Institute of Technology
April 25, 2008
How International is Public Policy?
In case you’re wondering where in the world your policy professor is…
Last year faculty in the School of Public Policy conducted research or gave presentations in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, … and probably [...]
April 25, 2008
Our Cool Professors
During 2007-2008, these were the accomplishments of professors in the School of Public Policy:
1 person shared in the Nobel Peace Prize
1 person became a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
4 people published books
4 people taught more than 100 students
4 people gave 10 or more invited presentations
8 people took substantial lead roles [...]
April 24, 2008
Finals Study Sessions
Need some last minute help with finals or class projects? These study sessions are organized by The Library and Housing, but feel free to arrange your study sessions too.
Day
Subject
Time
Location
Sunday, April 27
Physics I (tutor)
4pm
Library (Homer Rice)
CS 1371
6pm
Library (Rehearsal Studio)
CS 1315 (tutor)
6pm
Cloudman Learning Center
Calculus II (tutor)
8pm
Brittain Rec – East Campus
Monday, April 28
Biology
6pm
Library (2 West)
Diff Equations (tutor)
6pm
North [...]
April 24, 2008
PURA Applications Due
Only 7 days left until the applications for the PURA award are due. There is still plenty of time to apply so don’t delay. Please let Elizabeth know if you have applied. See previous post on blog about PURA for further details and help.
April 23, 2008
Seniors-Honors Cords for Commencement
The Ivan Allen College has purchased honors cords for commencement for all students graduating with honors. You can get these from Beverly Paul or Shannon Dobranski the morning of commencement as they will be lining up all IAC students this year.
April 22, 2008
GT EasyReg- Registration Schedule Tool
Just so this gets saved for on the blog for future use: GT EasyReg is a great application created and maintained by a now-Tech Alum Troy Brant. Students find it very helpful in planning schedules while accounting for walking time and course time conflicts. Check it out: http://www.troybrant.net/reg/
April 20, 2008
Should You Do a Minor?
If you’re thinking about pursuing a minor, but are undecided or confused, you might find an article in the New York Times to be helpful.
Some say a minor “is a hidden weapon,” “a good marketing tool” or “diversification of your educational portfolio.” Others are concerned that a minor restricts your breadth. So here are some [...]
April 18, 2008
Don’t make these mistakes with your curriculum- You should read!!!!
Check to make sure you are not making any of the following mistakes in your curriculum. I am running into some of these recently and thought I should send out a reminder.
1. Cannot get credit for both POL 1101 AND INTA 1200.
2. Cannot take ECON 2100. If you transferred into PUBP [...]
April 18, 2008
Save $200 on Kaplan this Summer
Sign up before class lets out and save $200! Start your prep at school, and take it home with you. There is never a penalty for taking your Kaplan class to a different city. Study at one of our over 160 Centers
across the country or in the comfort of your home. Sign up through theAtlanta Kaplan Center, [...]
