Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

Nancy J. Nersessian's research is driven by the question "How do scientists think?" Nersessian's research focuses on how the cognitive and learning practices of scientists and engineers lead to creative and innovative outcomes. Read more

Register Now for the First Annual Ivan Allen College Career Week. Liberal Arts Career Week is a week long event that is designed to support our current undergraduate and graduate Ivan Allen College Students in developing their professional image for the real world. Read more

The Georgia Institute of Technology has named William H. Foege a recipient of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. A transformational leader in global health policies who made possible the eradication of smallpox and other diseases worldwide, Foege will be honored during the Institute’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Founder’s Day events on March 14-15, 2012. Read more

Though it's the disagreements that generate headlines, the United States and Europe face numerous policy challenges that could be more effectively addressed by nurturing their longstanding ties and common interests, according to Vicki Birchfield, an Associate Professor of International Affairs in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. Read more

If the friction between politics and adoption of a national energy policy could generate electricity, the South would be the nation's leading power provider. "Policy makers in many of the Southern states have voted against national policies to promote clean energy, arguing that the South doesn't have enough renewable resources," said Marilyn Brown, Professor of energy policy in the School of Public Policy. Working to change such perceptions, and the policies and actions that result from them, are an emphasis of Dr. Brown’s research. She is a leader in shaping national energy and climate-change policies. Read more

One of Lisa Yaszek's favorite science fiction stories is a curious tale about an alien and its "pet" that somewhat resemble vacuum cleaners. They come to Earth, winding up at the home of an elderly widow. Intuitively empathizing with their fear and loneliness, the woman establishes a rapport with the visitors, much to the consternation of government scientists, whose attempts to interrogate the aliens have been fruitless. Read more

Prospective students and their parents are invited to enjoy a vibrant tour of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. You'll learn about our innovations in humanities and social sciences education, meet current students, and tour our historic buildings and classrooms. These tours are led by student ambassadors who are passionate about Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Tours are offered Mondays every other week throughout the year excluding campus holidays. Special group tours can also be set up by contacting Elizabeth Miller, 404.894.0513. Schedule a tour (http://www.iac.gatech.edu/prospective-students/visit) Read more

Is it ethical to buy a woman's oocytes or eggs? If so, what's a fair price? Moreover, should the eggs harvested from women with certain characteristics — high SAT scores, athleticism, blonde hair — command a premium? Read more

From catapults to code breaking, advancements in science and technology have often tipped the balance in human warfare. But even in The Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, which was fought not on battlefields but through propaganda, proxy military conflicts, and diplomatic confrontations, research and development laboratories played a crucial role in the course of the conflict. Read more

For 65 years, nuclear deterrence has been a pillar of U.S. foreign policy and the global balance of power. Figuring out how to safely evolve to a world without nuclear weapons is a monumental challenge. According to Adam Stulberg, answers are not as clear-cut as one might think. Read more

Stoker (1847-1912) was a popular Victorian-era writer whose 18 books include romance novels and science fiction, as well as Gothic horror. Most people recognize him as the author of the classic vampire tale "Dracula," published in 1897, but Carol Senf's interest in the Irish novelist's work is more earthly. Read more

Announced by in the midst of World War I, the Balfour Declaration committed Britain to supporting the establishment in Palestine of “a national home for the Jewish people.” That declaration laid the foundation stone of modern Israel and, as Professor Jonathan Schneer describes it, “sowed the dragon’s teeth” of Arab dispossession that became the engine of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict and made the Middle East an axis of post-World War II global conflict. Read more

My name is Austen Edwards and I am a fourth-year International Affairs and Public Policy double major from rural South Georgia. As long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed traveling, learning about new cultures, and asking endless questions about how societies develop and function. Read more