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Georgia Tech’s Faculty/Staff Newspaper • Vol. 38, No. 8 • April 15, 2013 WTHE histle ASK AWAY Tech Honors Civil Rights Legend John Lewis

What factors AMELIA PAVLIK determine how INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS much parking fees ? are raised? ? “It was people like John Lewis According to who kept me keeping on,” representa- recounted Charlayne Hunter- tives from Gault, a journalist and the first Parking and African-American woman to Transportation graduate from the University of Services, the individual parking permit fee for 2013-2014 Georgia. is $704; last year’s rate was Hunter-Gault was just one of many who $690. Revenue from park- gathered on April 4 to honor a survivor ing permit fees is devoted to of the “Bloody Sunday” beatings with providing services that benefit the 2013 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social the Institute’s parking custom- Courage. That same day marked the 45th ers. Fees increase each year anniversary of the assassination of Dr. to adjust to the rising costs of Martin Luther King Jr. materials and labor needed to “I didn’t like those signs [the colored maintain a level of structural and white signs found in the south],” safety and enforcement ser- Congressman John Lewis responds to questions from the audience during a Q&A session at Congressman John Lewis said when asked vice in each parking location. the April 4 Allen Prize Symposium. what prompted him to get involved with Permit revenue from 2012- civil rights. “I wanted to do something 2013 was used to fund proj- Ivan Allen Jr,. included the Allen Prize people and resources to the communities about them.” ects including parking deck Symposium. The symposium kicked off surrounding the Institute. (To learn more At age 25, Lewis became known around improvements and installing with a panel of faculty members from Ivan about these efforts and how you can get the world following the 1965 “Bloody new ticket dispensers in visi- Allen College of Liberal Arts discussing involved, contact Davis-Faulkner at sher- Sunday” beatings of peaceful protesters in tor lots. For more, visit how their work at Tech translates into [email protected].) Selma, Ala. His impact on civil rights for http://pts.gatech.edu. helping local to international communities. During another session, Hunter-Gault; African-Americans included advocating for For example, Sheri Davis-Faulkner, Wyche Fowler Jr., a former ambassador Have a Tech-related question desegregation laws and voters’ rights. community liaison for the Westside to Saudi Arabia; Sherry Frank, former you’d like answered? Email it to The celebration honoring Lewis, which Communities Alliance, discussed some [email protected]. is named for the late Atlanta Mayor of the ways that she is connecting Tech LEWIS, continued on page 2

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Georgia Tech’s Faculty/Staff Newspaper • Vol. 37, No. 11 • May 28, 2012 THE Work Purposes Faculty, Staff at Whistle ASK AWAY Recent Grad Aims to Improve iPad Experience Selected to com- If I get into a car KRISTEN SHAW can’t take credit. accident on cam- COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING “Another developer pus, do I call 911 emailed me saying he or the Georgia ? Tech Police When Daniel Hooper became had made a Wikipedia ? page,” Hooper said. Department? frustrated with editing text on his iPad, he wrote an application that “He was concerned According to Alex Gutierrez, so many people were could revolutionize the way users copying the work that crime prevention officer for select and arrange their words on GTPD, call GTPD at 404-894- I wouldn’t be remem- 2500. “If you call 911 using tablets. bered as the creator. your cell phone it will go to The name is kind of the city of Atlanta,” he said. “I see the iPad as the future of comput- dorky and still sounds “And they will just transfer ing, and I think a couple years down the weird to me, but it road it will be the only thing most people works.” Image courtesy of Daniel Hooper you to GTPD.” Gutierrez also The Hooper Selection uses the iPad keyboard to select, suggests that you program own,” said Hooper, who earned a bach- Hooper, who him- copy and paste text, rather than having the user highlight the number into your phone elor’s degree in computational media from self is an iPad and on the text itself. under “AGTPD,” so you Georgia Tech in May. “Because of that, I iPhone owner, has won’t have to scroll through feel a lot of things need to get better — been working on iOS not, Hooper hopes it inspires all companies contacts if you ever need to particularly editing text.” development since his freshman year at to put more time and research into this plete the Whistle’s call in an emergency. The Hooper Selection uses the keyboard Tech. Last fall, he created a game called aspect of the tablet user experience. He’s to select, copy and paste text, rather than Percepto, and Hooper Selection emerged as already seen some third-party developers Have a Tech-related having the user highlight on the text itself. a project for his digital humanities course use it in their applications. question that you’d like Hooper demonstrates the method in a last spring. “I put the video out there hoping people answered? Email it to YouTube video (visit tinyurl.com/cvq9l3x) “It’s sort of a bland thing, text edit- would think it was cool and, at the very [email protected]. that has garnered more than 600,000 views ing, but it’s so key to everything you do. least, make them unhappy with the current and drawn attention from media outlets Regardless of the app, you’re probably typ- state even if this isn’t the solution. such as Business Insider, Gizmodo and ing at some point.” Engadget. As for the name, Hooper himself Whether Apple implements the idea or IPAD, continued on page 3 NEWS BRIEFS

Tech Awarded $3.1 Vice Provost Million for Nuclear OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Energy Research, Vito to Retire Education Tech Gets $5 Million

The Institute COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING has been for Hispanic, Latino awarded Following 37 years of service to Georgia Tech as readership sur- $3.1 million Outreach Annual Luncheon from the U.S. a professor, researcher, administrator and advo- Department cate, Raymond Vito has announced his intention COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING of Energy for research and to retire at the end of May. scholarships focused on The Goizueta Foundation has awarded Georgia nuclear energy. Read the full For the past five years, Vito has served story at as Tech’s vice provost for Graduate Tech a $5 million grant to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields tinyurl.com/ca78e5u and Undergraduate Studies, overseeing academic activities such as curriculum to Hispanic/Latino K-12 students. development and educational technology, G.I.T. FIT this Summer as well as experiential learning initiatives “Georgia Tech has a longstanding commitment to inspir- The Campus Recreation such as the Honors Program, cooperative ing and attracting young people to enter STEM fields,” said Center’s schedule of summer education and the InVenture Prize. President G. P. “Bud” Peterson. “Hundreds of Georgia Tech group fitness classes is now “The most rewarding aspect of my Hispanic and Latino students have benefitted from support available. Classes run through career has been anything that impacts Raymond Vito provided by The Goizueta Foundation over the last decade. July 27. Learn more at student success,” he said. “It’s amazing We’re looking forward to partnering with the foundation to how clear your thinking on an issue becomes when you ask, tinyurl.com/68slwl6 expand opportunities for K-12 Hispanic and Latino students ‘what would be best for the students?’” through new programs, and enhancing those where Tech has Following his official retirement, Vito will return on a part- national leadership.” Alumni Magazine time basis later this year as an emeritus faculty member and The five-year grant will support and enhance the GoSTEM vey? Please take a Website Gets special assistant in support of institutional initiatives for both research-based model and will demonstrate how technological a New Look the Office of the Provost and Office of the Executive Vice universities and school systems can partner to promote aca- President for Research. demic achievement. The Alumni “Ray has been one of the driving forces in creating the Specifically, the grant will support the following programs: Magazine and kinds of student experiences that highlight Tech’s commit- its website ment to entrepreneurship and creativity,” said Provost and • Graduate Teaching Fellows Program have been Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Rafael L. Bras. • Pathways to College Program, after-school programming redesigned. On the research side, Vito’s involvement will focus on com- Take a look at mercialization, the multifaceted process for bringing ideas GOIZUETA, continued on page 4 the new site at from concept to reality and, ultimately, to market. http://gtalumnimag.com VITO, continued on page 3 www.whistle.gatech.edu moment to do so Recently, more and more people have started sav- before April 21. ing documents to something called “the cloud.” But do you know that you could be commiting a FERPA Register Now for violation or putting your patent rights at risk by 2013-2014 Parking using this technology at work? Online registration for 2013-2014 parking permits Welcome to The is open through June 5. Find Whistle’s crash course out more at on the cloud, cour- http://c.gatech.edu/12I0Ghs tesy of Jimmy Lummis, information security RSVP for Affirmative policy and compliance Action Lecture manager in the Office of Erwin Chemerinsky of the Information Technology University of (OIT). Read on to find California, Irvine out what you need to presents a lecture know about this technology — especially Popular cloud services include email A number of Georgia Tech faculty and staff members were on “The Future of services such as Gmail or Hotmail and celebrated during this year’s honors luncheon including Affirmative Action when it comes to using document sharing services such as Ed Greco, School of Physics; Michael Edwards, Campus in Higher Ed” on April 25 it for work. DropBox and Google Docs. Recreation Center; Etta Pittman, Electrical and Computer at 2 p.m. at the Academy of Engineering and Development; and Kelly Comfort, Modern Q: So what is “the cloud?” Languages. For a full list of honorees and this year’s 25-Year Medicine. RSVP at A: This term is a new buzzword for the Internet. Cloud services Service Award recipients, turn to page 3. http://c.gatech.edu/10yyf03 THE CLOUD, continued on page 2 www.whistle.gatech.edu EVENTS Campus News Cross Gives Update on Strategic Projects ARTS & CULTURE RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS of contracting and licensing instruments, and development of a “single point of contact” April 17-20 At the end of the spring 2012 approach to integrate philanthropic, research, DramaTech presents How to Succeed semester, the Strategic Plan and other outreach support to industry cli- in Business Without Really Trying at ents. The task force also urged consideration 8 p.m. in the Ferst Center for the Arts Implementation Steering Committee of refinancing of campus buildings, using tax- DramaTech Theater. For ticket (SPISC) completed its direction of information, visit able rather than tax-free bonds, to maximize http://dramatech.org the work of 16 task forces charged opportunities for more embedded industry with developing initiatives for ele- presence and for enhanced faculty training April 18 ments of the Institute’s strategic plan. and support. The Georgia Tech Symphonic and

Concert Bands present their final Energy, Sustainability For the full Office of the Executive Vice concert of the semester at 7:30 p.m. Investments have since been made in The Energy and Sustainability Task Force President for Research strategic plan update, at the Ferst Center. several efforts to fulfill the SPISC’s final rec- visit http://c.gatech.edu/10OBUqz. www.music.gatech.edu ommendations. This year, the Institute has made several recommendations related to better integration of energy and sustain- April 20 provided supplemental funding of approximately $2 million to augment new work ability efforts, strategic investment in faculty Tech maintains a competitive advantage: The Ferst Center for the Arts presents undertaken by units across Tech. Projects are around core strength areas, investment in environment and health, biomedical thera- Ethel, a postclassical string quartet, at pies, and complex biological systems. 8 p.m. Call 404-894-9600 for moving forward, embedded in the operat- differentiating energy-research infrastruc- information. ing units responsible for piloting new ideas. ture, and enhancement of undergraduate and A number of action items have already www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu The following is a partial summary of some graduate educational initiatives. To facilitate been accomplished. For example, a number of of those activities where the Office of the these efforts, a new executive director of the seed grant programs have been administered Executive Vice President for Research is heav- Strategic Energy Institute was brought on within interdisciplinary research institutes CONFERENCES ily involved or taking a lead. board. In terms of enabling infrastructure, the to promote interdisciplinary research. Also, AND LECTURES Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Building is approximately $5 million has been committed Strengthen Industry-Focused now occupied. to developing world-class core facilities in the April 18 Research, Translational Activities Technology Enterprise Park and in EBB. Farnam Jahanian of the National Redefine, Re-energize Life and Health To read the complete update, visit Recommendations of this task force includ- Science Foundation will deliver the Sciences, and Biology College of Computing’s Noonan ed enhancement of communication to indus- http://c.gatech.edu/10OBUqz Distinguished Lecture at 4 p.m. in the try and external stakeholders, streamlining This task force identified three grand chal- Tech Square Research Building audi- lenges, which are also areas where Georgia torium. RSVP at http://c.gatech.edu/12I7dsr LEWIS, continued from page 1 THE CLOUD, continued from page 1 April 22 Bill Winders of the School of History, executive director of the Atlanta Chapter of are software, storage, or servers that are Q: What are a few things to remember Technology, and Science presents the American Jewish Committee; and Andrew run by a third party and are made available when using cloud technology? a talk on “When Chaos Reigns: A Young, former ambassador to the United Nations, to customers via the Internet. • Institute work should only take place Comparison of the Collapse of the shared memories of Lewis. President Bill Clinton, using approved cloud service providers British and U.S. Food Regimes” at Q: When would I use it? U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, and Archbishop with whom we have an official agree- 4 p.m. in room 104, Old CE Building. A: The most common way of using the Desmond Tutu also sent pre-recorded messages. ment (e.g., Buzzmart or LastPass). For www.hts.gatech.edu cloud is for software on the Internet. For Another highlight of the morning was a Q&A example, Dropbox is insecure and not example, these services might include April 23 session that included Lewis and his friends. approved for use at Tech. If you have a email services such as Gmail or Hotmail, The 16th Former Secretaries of During the discussion, he was asked to share his specific need for a cloud service, make Defense Conference will be held from or document-sharing services such as thoughts about a civil rights issue that is currently sure you follow the official procurement 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Ferst DropBox and Google Docs. process (contact Procurement at Center for the Arts. Participants will front-and-center — the issue of gay marriage. www.procurement.gatech.edu/contactus) include Donald Rumsfeld and Richard “If two individuals want to get married, that’s Q: If I’m a faculty member and am storing Cheney. A limited number of free tick- their business,” he said. “You can’t have equality class information (about students) using and include Legal Affairs and OIT. We ets are available. General admission is for some and not for all if you’re going to carry cloud technology such as Dropbox or are familiar with the legal and contrac- $20. For more information, visit out the meaning of the 14th Amendment.” Google, are there FERPA concerns? tual issues that need to be resolved when http://c.gatech.edu/12I8EqS When asked to share his advice for students, A: Yes, there are. Georgia Tech hasn’t contracting a cloud service provider. Lewis told them to find a cause that they are pas- entered into a contract with Dropbox or • Category three data, which includes April 24 Join the presidents of Agnes Scott sionate about and advocate for it. Google Docs. This means we have not information such as class rosters, Social College, Emory University, Georgia “Give it your all and never give up or give in or negotiated the right to retain sole license Security numbers, and classified research, Tech, Morehouse College, and give out,” he said. “Whatever you do, do it with over our data that is stored on or that should not be posted to the cloud, unless Spelman College as they engage in a faith, hope, and much love.” crosses over their systems. So the provider the service provider has been specifically conversation about “Compassion in Lewis accepted his award in front of a stand- retains full rights to all data stored on their approved for use with this type of data. Science and Technology” at 6:30 p.m. • When it comes to personal use, avoid in the Academy of Medicine. RSVP at ing ovation during a lunch program held at The systems, per end user license agreements http://c.gatech.edu/10M0lVC Biltmore. The Social Courage award is given (EULA). This means that storing FERPA using cloud services from companies that annually to individuals who, by asserting moral data on their systems is a privacy violation. are new and could potentially go out of principle, positively affect public discourse at the business. If they do, you lose your data. MISCELLANEOUS risk of their careers, livelihoods and, sometimes, Q: Are there any concerns about storing research? even their lives. April 18 A: Storing research with a cloud service Q: Why doesn’t Georgia Tech develop its “I always did what I could do to help other The Student Center and Dining provider under an EULA will, at a mini- own cloud technology? people,” Lewis said at the ceremony while reflect- Services have partnered to bring local, mum, mean the researcher could lose pat- A: Tech-specific cloud resources are sustainable food to the Georgia Tech ing on his role in the civil rights movement. “I ent rights. It could also represent much currently under development. community’s fingertips on Thursdays wanted to make a difference in order to meet the larger issues for Tech if the research is For more information on the risks of from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tech Walk, pressing need of people left out or left behind. I through late April. sponsored, and we lose patent rights for cloud technology and how they can be was inspired to find a way to a ‘new way.’ And http://c.gatech.edu/10Qmxh7 some other organization that is paying us resolved, contact Lummis at this inspires me today, as I continue to keep to do the research. This is especially true [email protected]. pushing on.” for classified research, such as Department Events continued on page 3 www.oit.gatech.edu http://ivanallenprize.gatech.edu of Defense-sponsored research.

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THE WHISTLE • April 15, 2013 • PAGE 3 www.whistle.gatech.edu Community News CLASSIFIEDS Creative Assignments Lead to Teaching Success Large, furnished house in Chastain Park area, near park and campus. Available COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING article about their neuro-related topic to for 2013-2014 academic year, start- AND INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS demonstrate understanding and to share ing July 2013. Minimum of nine-month what they’ve learned with classmates and lease. Below-market rent for university- affiliated person. Email vikram.nanda@ Steve Potter never wanted to be a the general public. Students are also asked mgt.gatech.edu or call 404-769-4368. conventional professor. to produce a YouTube video summarizing research results from a study, so they can be 3BR/2BA, 1,200-sq.-ft. house for rent. Smyrna/Marietta area. Large, fully So he requires students to write Wikipedia understood by the general public. fenced backyard. Quiet neighborhood. articles. He encourages them to dream up “One student decided to bring together Pets welcome. Available now. $925. their own ideas for extra credit. And he Kermit the Frog and Stewie from Family Guy Email [email protected]. learns every student’s name, even in large to interview a researcher about basal ganglia 2BR/2BA house for rent inside I-285 lectures. disorders,” Potter added. near Perimeter Mall in quiet cul-de-sac. “The lessons that stick with students over And they read and review books on Terrific backyard backs up to Blackburn Park with trail leading to tennis courts time are the ones that take them outside of Amazon that are related to their respective and restaurants. Easy highway access. their comfort zones,” said Potter, an associ- topics. Their peers, similar to a grant applica- $1,200/mo. Call 404-234-3395. ate professor in the Coulter Department of tion review board, then critique the reviews. Steve Potter (right) works with students in his 1BR/1BA condo for rent on Lenox Biomedical Engineering who has taught at “Dr. Potter is an excellent teacher and Road. Hardwood floors, granite, bal- lab at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech since his introductory course was my favorite at cony, concierge, pool, and gym. $1,100/ 2002. Tech,” said Devon King, a fourth year bio- mo., includes water and sewer. Email “I tell my [email protected] or call Recently, Potter’s medical engineering major. “It is a challeng- Would you ever teach a massive open 404-277-9731. Available now. students atypical techniques ing course, but in the ‘I get to do this’ way online course (MOOC)? Why or why not? exactly what helped earn him instead of the ‘I have to do this’ way. I always Beautiful 4BR/3BA for rent. 2,200 ft. It’s a possibility, but the university needs Easy access to Emory University, CDC, the 2013 Teaching looked forward to going to his class, and I they need to to come up with new compensation models and Georgia Tech. Hardwood floors, Excellence Award, think other students did too.” open floor plan, many windows. 0.5 to make this worth my while. do to succeed given by the Board Read on to learn more about Potter and his acre, top-of-the-hill lot. Sought-after Oak Grove Elementary School district. time at Tech. in my class, of Regents of the Where is your favorite place to eat lunch? Wonderful neighborhood. Minutes to University System of My office, and I usually eat a peanut butter I-85/285, shops, and restaurants. Email meaning that Tell us something that others might not [email protected]. Georgia. and honey sandwich. But on those rare occa- I lay out ... “I tell my students know about your job. Unlike many courses where the subject sions when I have a social lunch, I really love exactly what they the menu of the Coffee Snob in IBB. MISCELLANEOUS what it takes need to do to succeed matter is well understood, neuroscience is still in its infancy and is dominated by our to get an A.” in my class, meaning What is the best advice you’ve ever heard? Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer illu- pretty sketchy understanding of the brain. 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