Incoming Graduate Student
Information Packet
2012-2013
School of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering
Brought to you by:
AChEGS
Association of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
1
CONTENTS
CHECKLIST FOR ORIENTATION WEEK............................................................................................................ 3
USEFUL WEBSITES ......................................................................................................................................... 5
CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING ............................................................................................... 6
General School Information ...................................................................................................................... 6
Association of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students ......................................................................... 6
Academics ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Advisor Selection Process .......................................................................................................................... 8
Qualifying Examinations ........................................................................................................................... 8
Teaching Assistants ................................................................................................................................... 8
Mail (the slow kind)................................................................................................................................... 8
Computing ................................................................................................................................................. 9
GEORGIA TECH ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Registration ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Parking and Transportation .................................................................................................................... 11
Food ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
Health Center .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Campus Library ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Student Center and Student Services ...................................................................................................... 14
Bookstores and Textbooks ...................................................................................................................... 15
Campus Organizations and Activities ..................................................................................................... 16
Tickets for Varsity Athletic Events ........................................................................................................... 17
LIVING IN ATLANTA ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Housing Options ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Apartment Necessities ............................................................................................................................ 21
Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Airport ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Banking ................................................................................................................................................... 23
PLAYING IN ATLANTA .................................................................................................................................. 24
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 24
Atlantic Station ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Virginia Highlands ................................................................................................................................... 24
Little Five Points ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Midtown .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Buckhead ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Other Notables ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Places to Throw Away Money ................................................................................................................. 26
YOUR CLASS ................................................................................................................................................ 27
2
CHECKLIST FOR ORIENTATION WEEK
During the school orientation, you will be given an extensive list of things to do before classes start. The
following is a summary of some (probably not all) of the items which will be covered. More details are in
the rest of this packet, but we wanted to give you this up front:
****
***
**
*
Do immediately; do not wait to arrive at Georgia Tech.
Do as soon as you arrive or wait for orientation.
Do immediately after first orientation session.
Do at own pace during the first week.
**** Health Forms & Immunization Sheets
The most painless way to accomplish this task is to complete it before you arrive in Atlanta. Go to your
family doctor and receive the necessary immunizations now instead of waiting in the incredibly long
lines at GaTech. Urgent care centers are also a great resource if you don’t have a family doctor nearby.
If you are unable to finish this ahead of time, it is imperative that you visit the Health Center with the
pertinent information as soon as you arrive. Failure to do so will result in a hold on your registration,
preventing you from registering. If you are simply transferring documents from your previous institution
make sure that you contact them well ahead of time because they will be inevitably slow.
**** Parking Pass
Apply for your pass at www.parking.gatech.edu as soon as possible, preferably before June 30th (the
end of online applications). Try to register for a spot in W23 unless you are living on campus (then you
will receive a spot near your home). For 2012-2013, parking passes cost $690. If you are able to carpool
to campus, you can get a carpool pass for $590 (this requires you and one other passenger). Passes can
be picked up at the Parking Office before August 31st. You will need to bring a valid ID and your vehicle
registration card.
FYI: If you miss the application deadline, you could be wait‐listed.
***
Register
You will be able to do this at sometime on August 11th; however, current graduate students will be
available during orientation to help. There is no rush to register before orientation, as the department
will ensure that the classes have enough seats for the incoming graduate students. Your account will
not show semester fees until you register for classes. Thus, you should wait to pay the next two items
until after you register.
Place: https://oscar.gatech.edu
***
Pay Fees
As a warm welcome to Georgia Tech, you will have the pleasure of paying $1,190 for student fees plus
an extra $25 for being a graduate student ($1,215 total). Unless you arrange for taking the payments out
of your paycheck, the last day to pay fees without a penalty is Monday, August 20th. The very last day to
pay is Monday, August 27th, however you will incur a $75.00 late fee.
Place: https://oscar.gatech.edu or at the Bursar’s Office. Methods of payment include having it taken
out of your paycheck in three monthly payments, paying online with a “webcheck” or credit card (with a
fee), or at the Bursar’s Office with a check. Feel free to ask a fellow grad student for help!
3
***
Health Insurance
You are required to have health insurance. The mandatory insurance will be charged by the Bursar's
office and placed on your account. You will pay this when you pay your semester fees – see below.
Those students who are able to provide proof of insurance coverage that meets the requirements of the
University System Plan will be able to apply for a waiver, and if approved, the Bursar's office will waive
the charge accordingly. The premium for a student in the mandatory plan was $321 for the fall 2011
semester and $485 for spring/summer 2012 semester. The cost of the plan varies from semester to
semester. More information about the plan benefits, premiums and the waiver process will be available
through Health Services’ web page at www.health.gatech.edu and at Pearce and Pearce’s web page at
www.pearceandpearce.com.
**
Personnel Forms
These must be completed in order to receive a pay check. Not really, though, Georgia Tech will only pay
you via Direct Deposit. Keep this in mind and make sure that you have a bank account that you plan to
use for quite some time and have access to in Atlanta. Take your social security (or a receipt for your
social security card) and a U.S. driver's license (or other certified documentation to verify your identity
and employment eligibility).
{If you do not have a social security card, you will need to take the proper identification to the Social
Security Office; Suite 2860, 401 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, 30308; phone number 1‐800‐772‐1213. See
http://www.ssa.gov/ for more information.}
Note: These forms will be taken care of during orientation but finish the task immediately after
orientation to save time in the lines.
*
Student I.D. (Buzzcard)
Take a picture I.D. and either your class schedule or fee receipt.
Place: Buzz Card Office, at student center commons (near the travel agency)
*
GT Computer Account
This will be created when you register for classes. The day after your register (not before), you will need
to activate your account at the OIT support center in the bottom floor of the library. At the OIT center
you can also receive information on how to use GT’s wireless system. After completing this feat, you will
probably set up your PRISM account and simply forward the mail (ask for help) to your ChBE account,
which is far superior. However, your GT account will gain you access to most things (OSCAR, BUZZPORT,
all computers outside of ES&T), not your ChBE account. More information at www.oit.gatech.edu.
4
USEFUL WEBSITES
Contrary to what your advisor may try to tell you, the internet is a good source for some information.
Georgia Tech posts lots of information online and you can even accomplish a number of tasks online so
that you don’t spend your day waiting in line. Here’s a quick‐and‐dirty list of useful sites to check out
and why.
Important Sites:
www.gatech.edu
www.chbe.gatech.edu
https://oscar.gatech.edu
www.parking.gatech.edu
www.housing.gatech.edu
www.buzzcard.gatech.edu
www.health.gatech.edu
www.oit.gatech.edu
gtalumni.org/map
Georgia Tech Main website
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering website
Registration, Account Info, Student Records
Parking Services
Housing Services
Buzzcard Services
Health Services
GT account access
Campus Map
Other Useful Tech Sites:
www.ramblinwreck.com
www.library.gatech.edu
www.crc.gatech.edu
GT Sports
You’ll learn this one soon enough
Campus Recreation Center (the gym and stuff)
Atlanta & General Interest Sites:
www.itsmarta.com
MARTA transportation info
www.citysearch.com
Reviews, addresses & hours for restaurants & bars
www.creativeloafing.com
Creative Loafing Atlanta Entertainment Guide
www.craigslist.org
Apartments, Furniture, Miscellaneous
phd.stanford.edu
Graduate School Humor
5
CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
General School Information
Upon your arrival at Georgia Tech, you will have an orientation meeting given by faculty and staff of the
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (this will be after the general Georgia Tech orientation).
You will be flooded with important information and handouts, and lots of etcetera. During the meeting
ask questions (don’t be intimidated by faculty and staff, they chose teaching for a reason), as this is a
great opportunity for you to resolve any ambiguities about the school. Current graduate students will
also be available for questions.
If you are receiving full financial support, your tuition will be paid directly to the school by your sponsor.
If you are a conditional student and not receiving full support, make sure that you understand what type
of payments you are responsible for. *All graduate students must pay their semester fees despite
sponsorship.
Once advisors are assigned you will receive an office of sorts (this won’t happen until mid‐October).
However, you will wander like an open road drifter until then, more than likely working in the Computer
Lab. At some point in the fall semester you will pay a $25 deposit for the key which will afford you
access to your office, the mailroom, possibly your lab, and a variety of conference rooms.
Association of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students
The Association of Chemical Engineering Graduate Students, AChEGS (pronounced 'A KEGS'), is an
organization of which you are a de‐facto member. The current year's officers are:
President – Paige Case
Vice‐President – John Ahlfield
Secretary – Samantha Au
Treasurer – Ikay Okafor
Social Chair – Matt Kollman
Intramural Coordinator – Ben Chun
Webmaster – Mason Risley
The major functions of AChEGS are to support the graduate students, provide social events for grads,
and support the department (recruiting, how to succeed at grad school forums, etc). AChEGS is also a
way in which the graduate students and the school can communicate. Student concerns can be brought
up at meetings, or in private with a duly appointed representative of AChEGS, and then referred to the
appropriate faculty and staff members.
6
Academics
Class work is an important part of the graduate school process and will be the most significant part of
your fall and possibly your spring semester as well. All of the information you could want to know about
these requirements and others can be found in the Graduate Handbook at
www.chbe.gatech.edu/current/grads/handbook/index.php. Seven classes are required and will
generally be completed in the first year. The standard fare for incoming students is shown below, with
“Thesis” hours making up the difference between class hours taken and 21 hours, the maximum number
of hours that can be taken in the Fall and Spring semesters.
SEMESTER
Fall
CLASS
Hours
CHBE 6003
CHBE 6100
CHBE 6260
CHBE 6300
CHBE 6500
CHBE 8001
– ChBE Process Safety
– Advanced ChBE Thermodynamics
– Mass Transfer
– Kinetics & Reactor Design
– Math Modeling for ChBE Processes
– Seminar
1
3
3
3
3
1
CHBE 8001
– Special Topics-Intro to Research
1
CHBE 8003
– Special Topics-Intro to Chem. & Bio. Eng.
CHBE 7000/9000
Spring CHBE 6200
CHBE 8002
XXX 0000
CHBE 7000
3
st
– Masters/Doctoral Thesis (choose Meredith 1 term)
3
– Transport Phenomena
– Seminar
– Elective(s): optional for this term
– Masters/Doctoral Thesis
3
1
X
Remainder
Unless you are exempt from some of the required classes, extremely intelligent (at least 10 times more
than your fellow ChBE grads), or just plain sadistic, you will not want to take any electives your first
semester here. You’ll have plenty of time to pick up your remaining classes (3 for your minor) the rest of
your time here at Tech, and you can use OSCAR (https://oscar.gatech.edu/ or access it through Buzzport
at www.buzzport.gatech.edu) to survey the class offerings. The Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
handbook that you will receive at orientation (also on the page linked above) explains many of the
details about academics, and it is a good idea to read through that section.
I know the aforementioned seems overwhelming, but keep these things in mind:
•
•
•
This is Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduate school and it is supposed to be difficult or
else everyone would be here.
You won’t have an advisor until late in the fall semester, so you won’t have any research
responsibilities until at least then. What else are you going to do at Tech before then?
All of us here have been through it and we have all survived with just a few cuts and bruises, so
don’t hesitate to come to us when the going gets rough.
7
Advisor Selection Process
Immediately in the fall semester, faculty members will begin giving short presentations (you will receive
a calendar of these events) about their research and the various research projects available in his/her
group and eventually you will receive a list of all of the available funded projects. After the
presentations, you should contact the faculty you would like more information from and set up one‐on‐
one meetings where you can discuss at length the professor’s research, policies, philosophies, etc. Most
faculty members will inquire if you are interested in pursuing a MS or a PhD and your response may
influence their decision, depending on the projects that they have available. Use these meetings to get
to know the professor and his/her research group. It is often a good idea to talk to the graduate
students in the lab(s) you are interested in. This will give you a better perspective on the type of work
that goes on in the lab and what the advisor expects. I encourage you to consider a variety of faculty and
projects, and I suggest keeping an open mind when choosing an advisor (i.e. do not concentrate on a
specific subject area). It is often better to find someone with whom you are compatible. This is your
chance to see all the neat research going on in the school, not just in Bio, Microelectronics, etc. so take
advantage of it—you may even unexpectedly find something you like! Advisor selections are normally
due in late September or early October. You will be asked to submit a list of 6 faculty members and
projects that you would be interested in working on. Shortly thereafter, you should receive your advisor
assignment. More on this will be discussed at orientation.
Qualifying Examinations
The qualifying exam consists of a 3‐hour closed book, written exam, which is based on a graduate
understanding of the undergraduate Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering curricula (thermo, transport,
kinetics, etc.). There will also be an oral presentation based on a paper, which you will be assigned. PhD
candidates will be required to take the qualifying exam in January during their first year at Tech.
Master's students are not required to take the exam, but are generally encouraged. AChEGS will host a
question/answer session later in the fall semester to discuss the qualifying exam (study hints,
experiences, etc.). Your fall classes are the best way to start preparing for the quals – study hard
knowing that you need the material for more than just the next test. More on qualifiers will be covered
at orientation and throughout the fall.
Teaching Assistants
All ChBE graduate students (Ph.D and M.S.) are required to TA a total of 3 times. The workload for a TA
assignment is expected to be about 15 hours a week (give or take, depending on the class/professor).
Since your first semester is full of class, first‐year grads will not TA in the fall, but are completely eligible
in spring or summer. FYI: You will have essentially no choice regarding this assignment, your first year,
although your advisor might pull some weight one way or another for you.
Mail (the slow kind)
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering graduate students automatically have boxes in the mailroom of
the ES&T building, on the first floor. These boxes are provided so that the School can notify you of day‐
to‐day events and so that your fellow classmates can pass along incriminating documents.
8
Mail going through Georgia Tech is slower than regular mail at Christmas, so most people prefer to have
letters from home, friends, etc. sent to them through their apartment addresses. And if you live on
campus, well then I guess you get the brunt of the system.
If you are going to be living in a dorm or don't know your new apartment address at this time, and you
want to give your friends and family an address before you leave, the following are the addresses where
you receive mail (remember, you won't have access to your ChBE box until after the orientation
meeting):
(your name)
Georgia Tech
School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
311 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332‐0100
Computing
The School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is PC based. Therefore for personal compatibility,
the Windows PC is favored by students over a Mac. Most of your computer needs will be served by the
PC lab in ES&T (room L2230‐32). This facility is open exclusively to Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
students. These computers are connected to the Georgia Tech computing network (GTNET), which
provides you with an Internet connection. Besides these computers, you also have access to the
Macintosh clusters at the Student Center, Rich Building, and the Library; the DOS clusters in the French
Building and Library; and the SUN workstations in the Rich Building. These facilities are open to all Tech
students. Most research groups have their own computers.
Just like you have two snail‐mailboxes, you will automatically have two email accounts when you come
to Tech. The first is your ChBE account. The School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
automatically issues all graduate students web‐based MS‐Outlook accounts, normally
firstname.lastname@chbe.gatech.edu. This account is the one normally used by the School for various
announcements and correspondence. If you need to reach someone in the School, use the ChBE
addresses (they’re easy to remember). The second account is your PRISM account. You receive your
login and password for this account when you initially receive your BuzzCard. This account is the one
listed on all university directories and is viewed by the Institute as your default account, so most
messages from other schools/offices at Tech will be sent to this address. The drawback with these
accounts is that it’s impossible to remember other people’s GT account (for example, gtg388d…who in
the world is that?) Despite their cryptic nature, a number of faculty still send messages to the PRISM
accounts as opposed the ChBE accounts, so checking both accounts is a necessity. Most students
forward one account to the other to prevent messages getting lost between accounts. Accessing both of
these accounts will be covered in Orientation. If you have any questions, contact an older graduate
student.
The School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering home page can be found at
http://www.chbe.gatech.edu/. This is a good way to keep up with departmental announcements. You
also have access to the ChBE NT server, which is useful for storing your data, reports, and other files.
9
You will be allotted space for the duration of your stay here at Georgia Tech on the ChBE Server, also
known as ChBEFile1 or ChBEFile2. You will learn more of this later.
Any computer related questions or requests for further instructions regarding the computing facilities
should be addressed to our IT specialist.
Name
Email
Office
Kevin Guger
kevin.guger@chbe.gatech.edu
ES&T L2245
10
GEORGIA TECH
Registration
As aforementioned, you can easily register for classes and such at http://oscar.gatech.edu or through
http://buzzport.gatech.edu. Login using your GT ID number and the password is your birth date (month,
date, and year) for OSCAR. For BUZZPORT, use your GT ID (given to you when you arrive). In other
words, you won’t have access to BUZZPORT until you arrive. If you do not know your GT ID number, then
go to www.gtid.gatech.edu.
HINT: this is essential to obtaining the Buzzcard (student ID), and computer account. Note that OSCAR
can be accessed through BUZZPORT now, so you really only need to know one thing: your BUZZPORT
username and password.
You should be able to register around the second week of August. However, it may be advantageous to
register with the help of an older graduate student during orientation. See the Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering section of this handbook for more information on courses you should register for.
After the semester begins you will have 4 days to add classes and until midterm to withdraw. You should
be sure to register for enough course hours to cover yourself in case you need to drop a course.
Graduate students MUST register for 21 hours to receive reduced GRA/GTA tuition. You can find drop
forms and other official paperwork from the school office. If you have any questions ask Dr. Meredith,
the graduate student academic advisor.
Parking and Transportation
As with any large campus, parking may at times be a problem. It is advisable to purchase your parking
permit over the Internet prior to arriving to school. The Parking Office is located on Hemphill Avenue.
The parking office can give you more exact information at http://www.parking.gatech.edu/. If you do
not purchase your parking permit over the Internet, you are advised to sign up for a parking permit as
soon as you arrive on campus! You have to wait in a long line for parking, so be prepared. You cannot
acquire a parking permit over the phone.
A parking permit will run you $690/year (1 August 2012 through 31 July 2013). However, there isn’t any
free, legal street parking within a reasonable distance from campus. You will have to cough up the
money if you want/plan to drive. When applying for permits, you should try to get either W23, W24, or
W22 (in that respective order). Those of you planning to live on campus should note that you must get a
parking permit if you’ll bring a car. If you are planning to commute with housemates, and you can
arrange a similar schedule, you may want to purchase a carpool permit that can be transferred between
cars. You can get a reduced fee of $590 if you carpool.
During special events (athletic events) you may not be able to park in your lot, so check the student
paper and flyers issued before these events for the latest information. After 5:00 pm and on weekends,
permit requirements are relaxed, and you may park in most lots – whether you have a permit or not.
The school operates a Stinger (bus) transportation system that travels on several designated routes in
and around Home Park (residential area just north of campus). There is also the Tech Trolley which
travels between the CRC, Tech Square, and the MARTA station on 10th street. The Stingerette (404-38511
7433) is an evening, on‐call transportation service available when the other buses are not running (it’s
like a free taxi within a given radius of campus). You can obtain more information on this system (such
as routes and schedules) after you arrive on campus.
Parking fines are excessive around here; the best advice is to buy a permit and park in your designated
lot during working hours. The fine for those that don't have a Tech permit is $50, and your car is towed
after the third offense.
Food
Tech Square
Located down 5th street across on eastern side of the interstate. The place you will probably visit the
most because of how close it is to ES&T and the quality of the options.
•
Tin Drum – modern Asian fare, highly rated
•
Ribs and Blues – typical barbeque place with ribs, pulled pork, chicken, etc.
•
Moe’s ‐ Tex‐Mex Burritos
•
Ray’s New York Pizza –Mediterranean style food – offers a lunch buffet
•
Chuck’s Favorite Sandwiches – deli-style sandwiches
•
Gyro King – Greek-style food, specializing in gyros
•
Barrelhouse – Tavern/pub style food with a wide variety of beer, wine and liquor
•
Yogli Mogli – Frozen Yogurt
•
Starbucks – located in the Tech Bookstore

Subway
Student Center
Located in the middle of campus.
•
Cafeteria – includes Chick‐Fil‐A, Harry's in a Hurry (muffins, cookies, bagels), Mexican
Bar, Salad Bar, Deli, Grill, and Hot Entrees.
•
Pandini’s – offers pasta and pizzas
•
Jackets – imagine a British pub without the beer – most prefer Junior’s (see below)
•
Pizza Hut – a half‐size that offers individual pizzas and breadsticks
•
Einstein Brothers Bagels – coffee and pastries
Other Food
Various locations around campus.
•
Seattle’s Best Coffee Company – adjacent to Ford ES&T, this coffee shop will keep you
going on the morning after a long night of studying
•
Rocky Mountain Pizza – technically off‐campus, located at corner of Hemphill and Tenth
streets serving pizza, burgers, wings, etc. with cheap beer, the calzones are highly
recommended
•
Woodruff Dining Hall ‐ west side of campus.
•
Brittain Dining Hall – east side of campus.
•
Sandwich and Coffee Stands – multiple locations across campus, including IBB – offer
Starbucks coffee, sandwiches, soups, and various other options, depending on location
Health Center
Immunization MUST be updated before you can register!!!
12
You will receive more information about immunizations from the School if you are an international
student, but know that there are options for taking care of this matter on campus.
A health fee is included in your general fees and it covers most of the available services. The Health
Center on campus has a number of doctors available for consultation every day of the week (during Fall
and Spring semesters), and there is no charge for these visits if you have paid your fees‐‐just bring your
ID. You need to call to make an appointment with one of the staff physicians at (404) 894‐1420 or online
at www.health.gatech.edu.
The health center has a pharmacy that will fill most of your prescriptions at no cost to you. The health
center also does some minor lab testing, has physical therapy equipment, and can take pictures of your
insides (x‐rays). Specialists, such as an orthopedic surgeon, dermatologist, and allergist (you get 1 free
box of allergy medication each semester too!), visit the clinic periodically and can be seen for a nominal
fee. Call the clinic to make arrangements.
The health center offers gynecological services and examinations at selected hours during the week for a
minimal fee; you should call the Women’s Clinic for times and appointments at (404) 894‐1434.
Pregnancy testing and other common tests are either free or available at a nominal charge. Various
related prescriptions can be filled at low cost also.
The center does not handle dental work, nor do they have any specialists. If you wish, they can refer you
to someone in the area. Other students and faculty can also recommend local dentists. Ask somebody
who looks like they have good teeth!
Allergy injections are given free at Tech if you provide the necessary documents and solutions, but the
health center does no allergy testing.
In accordance with the guidelines and recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, all
students with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), ARC (AIDS Related Complex) or HTLV‐III
infection (Human T‐Cell Lymphotropic Virus‐III) are directed to report this fact to the Director of Health
Services as soon as they arrive on campus. Confidentiality will be maintained. Support and counseling
for these students is also available.
If you are married, your spouse may also use the health center. Your spouse must pay the regular
student health fee during the first two weeks of each semester. You need to take your spouse, spouse
ID, and money over to the health center and have them validate the ID. This coverage is not available for
anyone other than legal spouses‐‐no kids.
Further questions should be directed to the Health Center at (404) 894‐2584. The following link may be
useful: http://www.health.gatech.edu/main/10_new_students/
13
Campus Library
You may spend a good deal of your life at Tech in the library, so you may want to know a little about it
ahead of time. The first thing to know is that you must have your student ID with you to enter the
library.
The library hours are:
Mon. ‐ Thurs.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
24 hours
12 AM – 6 PM
9 AM ‐ 6 PM
Noon ‐ Midnight
The library can be a good place to study, as some floors have been designated as quiet study areas. The
East Wing is generally quieter than the West Wing, where group studying is permitted. Graduate
students may rent lockers, and sometimes even small study carrels can be reserved. Lockers may be
obtained for your entire stay at Tech for a $10 deposit, as long as you renew your locker key at the
beginning of each semester.
The Georgia Tech Online Catalog, GTEL, is part of the library's Online Information System. Using the
Online Catalog, you can search for books and periodicals (1985 ‐ present) using key words and phrases.
To master use of GTEL, check the Information Desk for a schedule of an hour course and/or for an
information package. GTEL is now also conveniently accessible via the Internet at
http://www.library.gatech.edu. Older graduate students should be well versed in navigating this
mess, feel free to bug someone if you have questions.
The Circulation Desk is located on the main floor – 1 East (to your right as you walk in). Since we are grad
students, we have the luxury, if you will, to check out books for an entire semester – albeit you probably
won’t want anything for that long, if you can help it. You may renew your books by calling the circulation
desk before the item is due or simply via the library website. A charge of 25 cents per item per day is
charged for overdue items. These fines add up quickly, so try to remember to return or renew.
Student Center and Student Services
The Student Center has lots to offer. The post office and food have already been mentioned. You can
also find the following in the Student Center:
* auditorium
* crafts center
* bowling alley
* billiard tables
* game room
* piano practice room
* ballroom
* information desk/Box Office
* art display gallery
* music listening room
14
* meeting rooms
* ATMs
* College Optical
* Student Travel Agency
* TVs and Computers
* Burdell’s Convenience Store
* Haircuttery
* Buzzcard Office
You can reserve the meeting rooms or register for optional classes such as ballroom dancing,
automotive maintenance, etc. at the information desk. You can find out pretty much anything about
Tech at the information desk, if you know what to ask. Discount tickets to Tech events (excluding
sporting events) can be purchased at the Box Office with a Tech ID (2 tickets per ID).
Behind the Student Center is the Student Services Building (also known as the Flag building because it
displays the flags of all countries represented by students at Tech). This building houses:
*
The Graduate Student Senate
*
Housing Services
*
Office of Student Affairs
*
Erato (Literary Magazine)
*
Blueprint (Yearbook)
*
Technique (Student Paper)
*
WREK (campus FM radio station)
*
...and many other student organizations
These organizations are always looking for talented and/or interested people (i.e., suckers) to join.
Bookstores and Textbooks
The primary location for purchasing overpriced bound paper (e.g textbooks) is the Barnes & Noble @
Georgia Tech Bookstore, located in the heart of Technology Square. The bookstore is 43,000 square feet
and is located at the corner of 5th and Spring Streets. Take advantage of the more than 80,000 general
reading and reference titles, grab a cup of coffee in the 78 seat Starbucks Coffee Café, pick out your
favorite CD or DVD, or purchase various Georgia Tech paraphernalia. The best feature of Barnes &
Noble is that you can find out what your textbooks will be by following the links on the website
http://gatech.bkstore.com/. A word to the wise, the ChE Safety textbook is only recommended, not
required.
15
If you want to save some money by purchasing used books, you might want to check out the Engineer's
Bookstore. They often stock more used books than the Tech Bookstore. The prices on new books will be
comparable. The Engineer's Bookstore is across Tech Parkway, just up from the Coke Building. You may
want to consider ordering books online. Sites such as www.varsitybooks.com, www.textbooks.com, and
even www.amazon.com are good places to start. Expect to spend at least $300 (up to $400‐500) for
your fall textbooks; depending on what the professors are requiring this go around and see if you can
get it used somewhere.
Campus Organizations and Activities
The Georgia Tech Campus has a variety of people with different interests. There are many campus
organizations including most sports, academic interests, honor societies, as well as religious and cultural
clubs.
The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) was updated in 2004 and now houses the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Racquetball – 4 courts
Basketball Courts (upstairs) – too many to count
Volleyball – convert the basketball courts
Badminton – convert the basketball courts
Table Tennis – two tables
Air hockey
Indoor track
Olympic Pool
Diving Pool
Recreation Pool (with waterslide!)
Climbing Wall
Small Indoor Soccer Court
Martial Arts practice/performance rooms
AstroTurf Soccer/Football/Cricket/Frisbee Fields
And much, much more!
There is a plethora of tennis courts, indoor and outdoor, located adjacent to ES&T – just past the track.
We have exclusive use of the indoor courts outside match play.
Your Tech ID will get you in the CRC and enable you to check out rackets, balls, goggles, towels, etc.
Lockers may be rented as well.
Many intramural sports are sponsored by the CRC. In the past, we have fielded intramural teams in
almost all of the sports offered. In fact, AChEGS sponsored teams have won school championships in
racquetball, volleyball, and even dodgeball. AChEGS intramural teams will be organized at the beginning
of each semester (check your email) by the appointed Intramural Chair. If you have any questions about
CRC, you can call them at (404) 894‐3910.
16
Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech (ORGT) is funded through student activity fees, and offers a wide
variety of activities including:
* caving
* backpacking
* canoeing
* rock climbing
* kayaking
You can pick up an ORGT flyer at SAC with a listing of their activities for the semester. They also rent
equipment to Tech Students at very cheap rates. ORGT is located in the O'Keefe Gym Basement, on East
Campus, accessible via 8th Street off Fowler.
Options Classes: Georgia Tech offers a variety of non‐credit classes to students. Subjects vary but listed
here are just a few past offerings:
* Beginner's Car Care
* Kickboxing
* Ballroom Dancing
* Celtic Music
* Piano Lessons
* Aerobics (water, step, etc)
* Yoga
* Various arts and crafts
* Spanish, German, Arabic, etc.
Fees depend on the particular class. For more information, check at the information desk in the Student
Center.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) has an undergraduate chapter at Tech. They have
weekly meetings, and grad students are always invited (They have free food, but you have to be a
member). It is a good idea to become a national member of AIChE. The cost for Graduate Student
Membership is about $15/year. You will receive a monthly magazine, "Chemical & Biomolecular
Engineering Progress" and notices about the monthly meetings of the Atlanta Chapter.
Other Groups: There are many other groups and organizations on campus. You should be receiving
information about them during registration and in your Campus P.O. Box. If you do not receive
information, check the TECHNIQUE (the Tech paper) and postings in the Student Center or CRC. You can
also check http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu.
Tickets for Varsity Athletic Events
Georgia Tech competes nationally in a variety of intercollegiate sports as a member of the highly
competitive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The most popular sports include football, baseball, and
basketball. Obtaining tickets for these activities can be a confusing process, so here are some hints.
17
Football: Tickets are inexpensive, and all you need is your student ID. You start by picking up your ticket
vouchers at the Ticket Office (located at the North end of the football stadium). These vouchers will be
given to the AChEGS Intramurals Chair, who will be responsible for submitting the vouchers for actual
tickets during the week of the game. This allows AChEGS to acquire a “block” of seats in the stadium.
Game tickets will be distributed in your mailboxes within the department.
You may wish to purchase a "Date Pass" which is a sticker placed on your ticket that entitles you to bring
a guest into a game. The cost for a date sticker is about $10/game (a good deal considering a reserve
seat ticket costs $20‐$25). Date Passes can be purchased when you pick up your tickets.
Football games are usually on Saturdays; you can pick up a schedule from the Edge Athletic Building next
to the Stadium if you do not receive one in your P.O. mailbox. Get to the stadium about an hour before
the game to get a seat, because the Athletic Association has only reserved a limited number of free
seats for students.
Even if you don’t plan on going to a game, GET TICKETS! There will always be another graduate student
or someone who will be able to use it and they will forever be in your debt.
Basketball: Basketball season begins late in the fall semester and ends around spring break. Being part
of the ACC, we regularly host basketball powerhouses like Duke, North Carolina, and Maryland.
Basketball tickets are also free—this past year the school instituted an online ticket reservation method.
The big game tickets are awarded to the students with the most loyalty points (those who went to the
bad games as well).
Baseball: Tech's baseball team is a perennial league and national powerhouse, ranking in the top 10 four
out of the past five years. Getting into a baseball game is easier than getting into a football or basketball
game. Just show up at Russ Chandler Stadium before or during the game, show your student
ID to the ticket office, and get a free ticket to enter the game.
18
LIVING IN ATLANTA
Housing Options
“Where will I live?” you may ask. Well, ChBE grad students live all over Atlanta. Many choose to live near
campus, if not on campus. Others desire off‐campus apartments. The following information may be
helpful in your search. You may try to contact each other about rooming together to cut back on cost,
which can be high (unless you are coming from NYC, Boston, or the Bay Area – then it will appear to be
cheap!). Following is a summary of your options:
1. Housing on Campus
For graduate students living on campus, there are basically two options, both located on Tenth
Street, up Atlantic from ES&T.
Graduate Living Center (GLC)
GLC features shared apartment style space with individual bedrooms with two residents sharing
a complete bathroom. All four residents of the apartment share a living room and kitchen. If you
live here, you will pay your entire semester’s rent at the beginning of each semester.
http://www.housing.gatech.edu/reslife/graduate_buildings_detail.cfm?BldgID=052
Tenth & Home Apartments
Brand new, very nice individual apartments, which are designed for married students and
students who are parents. http://tenthandhome.housing.gatech.edu/
The most useful source to learn more on this matter is the website for the Department of
Housing: www.housing.gatech.edu
2. Off‐Campus Housing
The sky is the limit in Atlanta. There are several locator services online and it is a good idea to
visit some of these websites. Make sure there is not a fee for using this service, because most of
them are free. Here are a few:
www.apartmentratings.com ‐ Rates apartments in the area
http://housing.emory.edu/off‐campus/home.cfm ‐ Emory off campus living website
http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/class/1000.asp ‐ Creative Loafing
www.craigslist.org – choose Atlanta area
www.promove.com
One of the most important decisions is not what building you live in but where you live in
Atlanta. The following neighborhoods are typical for GT students to live in. Here is a brief
summary of what you may find.
19
HOME PARK: On‐Campus housing is convenient for those of you who do not have a car, or for those who
prefer walking to driving. There are also off‐campus apartments within walking distance of Tech. Most
of these are located in an area of Atlanta known as Home Park, located just north of campus, across 10th
Street. This area is a densely populated area, and most of the residents are Tech students. While there
are a few apartment buildings in Home Park, most of the residents rent houses. The houses are your
typical beat up college homes, but the convenience of walking to campus while not having a dorm room
sized place is great.
VININGS: Located just inside of the Perimeter (I‐285) in northwest Atlanta, Vinings offers access to major
shopping and dining areas while retaining the tranquility of a small southern town. However, the cost of
apartments inside the perimeter is slightly higher than outside. The tradeoff is convenience (time, gas,
and traffic jams).
SMYRNA: Located just outside of the Perimeter (I‐285) in northwest Atlanta, Smyrna is a suburban area
that offers apartments at great prices with great amenities. On the other hand, travel time to campus
will be increased by living outside the perimeter.
BUCKHEAD: Located north of campus (head north on Peachtree Rd about 4 miles) this area is probably
the most pricey area to live and shop in. Buckhead is home to the famous Lenox mall and is also known
for its night scene.
HIGHLANDS: The Highlands is an area located near campus and runs along Highland (hence the name)
that offers more unique restaurants and bars than you will probably have time to visit. The area is a
favorite among graduate students and other young people. In addition, the rent for most apartments in
this area is reasonable especially when living with roommates.
MIDTOWN: Midtown is the center of Atlanta (also where Georgia Tech is located) and due to this it has
all of the qualities of a big city: lots of people, places to go, things to see, and yes traffic! Although near
other areas such as Homepark and Highlands which have reasonable rent, renting in midtown can get
quite expensive. Some deals do exist, but make sure that old building next to your new apartment
doesn’t turn into a club at night.
SOUTH ATLANTA: Most graduate students will not want to live in South Atlanta (below I‐20). Besides
traffic being a complete nightmare to get into town daily, the neighborhoods tend to not be as nice.
College Park and East Point are areas that should generally be avoided when the sun is down.
We strongly encourage you to visit Atlanta to search for an apartment before orientation (if possible),
because the longer you wait, the more inconvenient it will get. An early arrival will help you avoid a
hasty decision. You might want to bring a check book to pay for application fees and deposits.
On the next page you will find a small map that outlines a few of the previously described common
areas for residency in Atlanta. Later on in the packet you will also find descriptions of what the different
neighborhoods have to offer in terms of atmosphere, nightlife, and eats. The map is not very
comprehensive, but it should give you an idea how far away things are. Frankly, there is very little
housing available within walking distance to campus. Midtown, Home Park, Atlantic Station, Centennial
Park and so forth.
20
Apartment Necessities
Furniture
As a graduate student you probably want nice but inexpensive furniture. We are incredibly lucky to have
an IKEA store nearby in Atlantic Station. Check them out at www.ikea.com and make sure that when you
go it is during weekday business hours to miss the crowds. Also try the place below or check the
"Creative Loafing" and the daily paper for discount furniture or www.craigslist.org.
Carriage House Furniture Factory Outlet and Consignment Gallery
1355 Roswell Rd.
(770) 973‐7100
The Salvation Army sells used furniture, and is located adjacent to the Tech campus, near the Engineer’s
Bookstore. Also, there will probably be recently graduated students trying to get rid of their furniture.
Notices of items for sale are usually found downstairs in the Student Center where the off‐campus
housing bulletin board is.
21
Telephone
For those of you who don’t own a cell phone or if you desire a LAN line connection, then telephone
service in the Metro Atlanta area is provided by BellSouth. Phone service can be arranged by calling
BellSouth (collect, if need be) at (404) 780‐2355. You will have to pay a deposit (amount varies) before
your service will be turned on, unless you have a sufficiently acceptable credit background.
Utilities (electric, gas, and water)
Be sure to ask your apartment owner/manager which utilities you are responsible for, and which
companies provide service in your area. If your utilities are paid (through the dorm or apartment/house)
ignore this section.
There are a number of electric and gas service providers in the Atlanta area; however, Georgia
Power/Georgia Natural Gas are the largest, yet do not necessarily have the best rates. Fortunately, state
law requires that all utility companies post their rates. You even have the option (in some places) to
receive Green Power and Green Natural Gas. Keep in mind, though, a particular apartment complex or
housing situation may require the use of a particular provider, depending on location and agreements
(politics).
Water and sewer service is handled through either the city or county of your residence. Check with your
apartment complexes for how they deal with water sewer bills as some complexes act as the
intermediary between you and the water company. If you live out of the city you must contact your
county public works department. If you live around Tech you will deal with the Public Works
Department of the City of Atlanta. No deposit is required, but you must go in person and take along a
notarized copy of your lease or a notarized letter from your landlord stating that you are authorized to
request water service be turned on. Under some circumstances you may be asked to make a deposit.
You can also do all this by mail, but service isn't quite as quick.
Transportation
If you don't have a car, or even if you do, you may have a need for Atlanta's rapid public transit system,
MARTA. We haven’t enclosed maps of the routes, but you can cover a majority of Atlanta by MARTA (if
you like the bus). Check out the new MARTA web page at www.itsmarta.com for maps of the rail line. To
get bus schedules (if you're really interested), you'll have to go down to one of the stations. There are
two rail stops within walking distance of the Tech campus. These are Midtown (at 10th St, station N4)
and North Avenue (station N3). Once you become more familiar with the Atlanta area, MARTA will
become very useful. You should be warned that Atlanta is well‐known as a “car‐city”. It can be tricky
without one, but life around Tech should be possible with grocery shuttles on weekends, a shuttle to the
MARTA from campus, and the availability of necessities at least within biking distance.
Airport
Hartsfield International Airport is the 2nd busiest airport in the world, and as such it brings it pros and
cons. The good news: it’s big enough to get you virtually anywhere you need to go for a reasonable
price. Delta (headquartered here) and AirTran (they have student rates) both have hubs at Hartsfield
and the competition helps to keep fares low for poor graduate students such as ourselves. The bad
22
news: as a large airport, getting there can be hectic, especially at high‐travel times. Fridays and holidays
are especially chaotic. MARTA is probably the best way to get to the airport at anytime, as the airport is
at the end of the north/south-bound rails and goes directly to Midtown.
Banking
There are plenty of banks in Atlanta. Three of these have bank machines in the student center, Bank of
America, SunTrust, and Wachovia. These banks typically have information booths in the Student Center
during the first few days of class. You can open an account at that time. Tech now requires stipend
checks to be direct deposited, so pay attention during orientation on any requirements/procedures that
apply.
Wachovia:
Bank of America:
SunTrust:
1‐800‐922‐4684
1‐800‐299‐BANK
(404) 230‐5555
23
PLAYING IN ATLANTA
Introduction
Now that we've told you all that you could ever stand to read about Georgia Tech and the less enjoyable
aspects of Atlanta living, you should be comforted to find that you are in a city where you can never use
the "There's nothing to do here" excuse on a given weekend. Atlanta, or "Hotlanta," is the major
metropolitan area of the South, has much to offer in the way of entertainment and eating out. One of
the best ways to get the scoop on the week in Atlanta is by flipping through the pages of Creative
Loafing. This paper is available on Wednesdays outside various stores, local restaurants and bars, and
even outside the GT Student Center. Creative Loafing has television and movie listings, dance clubs,
upcoming concerts, local bar band information, and even restaurant coupons. Another excellent source
of local happenings can be found in the Weekend section of the Thursday edition of the Atlanta Journal
called Access Atlanta, or the leisure section found in Saturday’s paper.
As in every big city, you could eat at a different place each night and still miss out on some places. (Not
to say that you could afford this lifestyle, because you are a poor grad student, but hey, there are always
student loans.) But eating out is a refreshing change from those Ramen noodles and spaghetti that
we've all come to build our menus around. Finding a restaurant or bar with City Search
(www.citysearch.com) is the next best thing to asking the advice of your favorite older grad student.
The ratings and descriptions are usually accurate.
Atlanta is also the home to a great local band scene, if you like that kind of thing. A lot of up and coming
bands get their start here, and many established ones play here. Popular concert venues are the Roxy,
Cotton Club, the Tabernacle, Phillips Arena, Chastain Amphitheatre, HI‐FI Buys Amphitheatre, etc.
In conclusion to this lovely introduction, we leave you with one thought: there's a lot to do here (when
you aren't studying, which at first will seem like all the time). By the way, be prepared to be in a car,
because that is about the only way to get anywhere useful in this city. The politicians have not yet
figured out the importance of an expansive public rail system.
Atlantic Station
Our neighbor to the north just a few blocks away (17th street), is a brand new live, work, play area with
townhomes, IKEA, Publix grocery, a slew of retailers, and a bunch of restaurants. This area was originally
a factory called Atlantic Steel. Now environmentally clean and shopper friendly, this rejuvenated area
showcases Atlanta’s commitment to bringing young professionals out of the suburbs and back in the
city. Parking is free for the first two hours and it is actually quite convenient. If you live by GT, you will
get to know this area very well. Check out the website for a map and a list of stores and
happenings at http://www.atlanticstation.com/.
Virginia Highlands
One of the more historic areas of Atlanta is Virginia Highlands, or The Highlands. The name is derived
from the intersection of Virginia and you guessed it, Highland. In the sixties, it was home to the hippies
24
and beatniks; in the seventies, it was home to starving artists; and in the eighties, it was home to a
somewhat yuppie crowd, but also the artsy/musician crowd. It is a popular hangout for students from
nearby Emory University, but it is equally accessible to Georgia Tech students as well. (If you were here
for recruitment weekend, we went to a couple bars in that area).
It is easy to get to the Highlands from campus. Just take North Avenue or Ponce de Leon until you hit
Highland Avenue and turn left. Like it or not, you are there. The Highlands offers great eats, outdoor
patios and a range of drinking establishments. You can spend as much or as little as you want on a Grey
Goose martini or pitcher of PBR, Thai food or a meal in the oldest pub in Atlanta.
Little Five Points
Located near the Highlands, Little Five Points is another cluster of food, folks, and fun. If a type of person
exists, they will be found here – described in a word: bohemian. Located where Moreland Avenue meets
Euclid Avenue, Little Five Points has shops, restaurants, bars, and clubs ‐ all in a short walking distance.
There are a lot of interesting shops, carrying everything from T‐shirts to used records to environmentally
safe items at the Environmental Store. Little Five Points is one of the most distinctive parts of Atlanta
and is worth checking out.
Midtown
Our neighbor across the 75/85 highway provides close access (you can take the trolley to the Marta
station) to a great selection of “hip” restaurants and bars. This area tends to be flashier than the
Highlands but not quite at Buckhead’s level (see below). Although Midtown has its share of skyscrapers
and the famed Fox Theater, it also contains charming residential areas. The gem of midtown is Peidmont
Park which is east of Piedmont Road and north of 10th Street. During the day there are plenty of people
around running, laying out or just going for a walk. If you’ve got a dog, there is a large dog park here
you might want to check out.
Buckhead
For many years, Buckhead was "THE" entertainment hub in Atlanta. Buckhead is a mix of dance clubs,
nice bars and really rich people. Many Buckhead bars are closing soon, and the nightlife focus is shifting
more toward Midtown, the Highlands, and elsewhere. However, there are still some good bars and clubs
that might offer a break from the normal weekend routine. If you are looking to relive your undergrad
days, try Moondogs, Hole in the Wall, or Peachtree Tavern. Fado’s is a great Irish Pub where you can get
a plate of eggs and a drink for those stressful mornings. Talk up other grad students if you are interested
in a different scene.
The weekends can get packed, but that just means you can meet that many more 'interesting' people,
right? Be prepared to pay $20+ for a cab from GT or $10 to park there.
25
Other Notables
For those culturally‐minded students, the High Museum of Art and the Archaeological Museum at Emory
University are nice places to browse. The Carter Center and the Martin Luther King Center offer insights
into more recent history here in the United States and in Georgia. Concerts and plays occur next door to
the High Museum in the Woodruff Arts Center. The Atlanta Symphony and Atlanta Ballet give regular
performances throughout the year. Sci‐Trek on Piedmont and the Fernbank Science Museum on Ponce
de Leon Avenue are also pretty interesting.
For the not‐quite‐so‐avid or fair weather sports fan, Atlanta is a good place to be. Some Atlanta
professional team will probably play your favorite team from home, sometime during the year ‐ many
fans living in Atlanta go to games to support their "home" team. The exception to this rule is the Braves.
The 'team of the nineties' is very exciting to watch and Turner Field is a great deal of fun. This 48,000
seat baseball stadium was originally the Olympic Stadium ‐ an 85,000 seat facility built for the 1996
Olympic Games. Though tickets can be as cheap as $5, a trip to the ballpark can cost you more than $35
if you are not careful (bring your own food and drinks). For inter‐league games and rivalries (especially
the Mets) it’s a good idea to get tickets in advance or arrive at the stadium early, as these games tend to
sell out. Falcons tickets are generally harder to get your hands on, but are typically very exciting. For the
basketball fan, the Hawks made it to the playoffs this year, but you might be able to find reasonably
priced tickets. Atlanta also has a professional soccer team, the Silverbacks, which plays in the United
Soccer League.
Places to Throw Away Money
Lenox Square is located about 20 minutes north on Peachtree past Piedmont (on MARTA’s north‐line) or
take the exit 1 off of GA 400. And right across the street is Phipps Plaza, the home of exclusive stores
such as Lord and Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tiffany’s. If you want a diamond ring or mink stole at
twice the normal cost, go here. Like Little Five Points, all types of people come to these places. You can
see all AND buy all here.
Of course, there are the typical suburban malls scattered all around Atlanta: Cumberland, Perimeter,
North Point, Northlake, Southlake, Gwinnett, etc. Just pick a direction and if you drive far enough you'll
run into one. There are also a number of outlet malls within about an hour’s drive that offer some really
sweet discounts and make for nice campus get‐aways when you no longer feel like studying or
spending time in the lab.
26
YOUR CLASS
The following is a list of the students that have accepted to attend Georgia Tech this fall (along with
contact info). This would be a great time to contact the other students you might have met over the
recruiting weekend.
NAME
Atci, Erhan
SCHOOL
Koc University
E-mail
atcierhan@yahoo.com
Bhattacharyya, Souryadeep
Jadavpur University
souryab@iitk.ac.in
Boyd, Christopher
U. of South Carolina
boydcm3@hotmail.com
Boyuk, Dmitriy
Breaux, Caleb
Chang, Timothy
U. Rochester
dmitriyboyuk@gmail.com
U. LA-Lafayette
caleb.breaux@gmail.com
MIT
tzchang@mit.edu
Cho, Yongmin
Seoul Nat'l Univ
dydals320@gmail.com
Choi, Won Tae
Seoul Nat'l Univ
cwt0101@gmail.com
Chu, Ping-Hsun
National Taiwan U.
ericchu731222@gmail.com
Chu, Yu-Han
National Taiwan U.
yohan1231@gmail.com
Du, Xiaotang
Zhejiang University
dxttony@gmail.com
Dutzer, Michael
Virginia Polytech
mdutzer@vt.edu
Eum, Kiwon
Korea University
kiwon.eum@gmail.com
Feng, Hao
U. Illinois-Urbana
hao.hfeng@gmail.com
Gomez Ramos, Lizzette
U. PR-Mayaguez
lizzette.gomez@upr.edu
Gupta, Manas
Indian Inst. Of Tech
manas1890@gmail.com
Jackson, Emily
MIT
jacksone@mit.edu
U. Southern California
kjayacha@usc.edu
Jiao, Yang
Tianjin University
yangjiao@tju.edu.cn
Lee, Albert
Purdue University
lee667@purdue.edu
Ling, Kevin
Lafayette College
lingk@lafayette.edu
Jayachandrababu, Krishna
Mahamulkar, Shilpa
Mitchell, Cotis
Mounfield, William
Mulyadi, Arie
Nation, Benjamin
U. of Mumbai
Stanford University
U. of Florida
U. Wisconsin-Madison
shilpa.mkar@gmail.com
ctech1m@gmail.com
wmounfield@gmail.com
arie.tn.mulyadi@gmail.com
Tennessee Tech
ben.nation@gmail.com
Nazarian, Dalar
Harvey Mudd College
dalarnazari@gmail.com
Onubogu, Kenechukwu
Texas A&M-Kingsville
kenubaneze@yahoo.com
27
Rouse, Tel
Ruditskiy, Aleksey
Schwartz, Jared
Louisiana State Univ.
City College of NY
Mississippi State
Senter, James
U. Mississippi
Sharma, Aditi
Indian Inst. Of Tech
Shin, Donglee
U. Tennessee
trouse007@gmail.com
belisaer@gmail.com
jmschwartz08@gmail.com
jcsenter@olemiss.edu
aditi.sharma.iitd@gmail.com
dshin@utk.edu
Sullivan, Sylvia
California Institute
Syed, Mohmed
U. Mumbai
syedmohmed@gmail.com
Taborga, Micaela
U. Arizona
mtaborga@email.arizona.edu
Tadros, Andrew
Lehigh University
Tsao, Joanna
Johns Hopkins
sylvia.c.sullivan@gmail.com
atadros88@gmail.com
jwtsao3@gmail.com
Vasilakos, Petros
Nat'l Tech University
petvasilakos@gmail.com
Verploegh, Ross
U. of Notre Dame
rverploe@nd.edu
Wang, Jason
U. Illinois-Urbana
wang64@illinois.edu
Wenz, Graham
U. of Minnesota
wenzx009@gmail.com
Yu, Sheng-sheng
Nat'l Tsinghua
ggbiggod@gmail.com
Zhang, Yi
Zhuo, Weipeng
Dalian Inst. Of Tech
U. Maryland-Baltimore
28
zyidlut@gmail.com
weipeng1@umbc.edu