This week, Curiosity Lab and the City of Peachtree Corners welcomed government representatives, business leaders and Georgia Tech leadership for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the Georgia Tech Atrium in Curiosity Lab! After years of planning and development, the moment marked a new chapter for members of the Georgia Tech community and for Curiosity Lab and the city, as the initiative offers new opportunities to welcome bright minds into the Innovation Center.
The Georgia Tech Atrium offers access to hands-on workshops, specialized research facilities, industry partnerships, networking opportunities and more, setting the stage for Georgia Tech learners to immerse themselves in real-world innovation and pave the way for future breakthroughs in technology and design. It has been developed by the Center for 21st Century Universities, a higher-ed think tank within Georgia Tech’s new College of Lifetime Learning. The Peachtree Corners Atrium will be the first of many to help advance Georgia Tech’s strategic goals of global connectivity and expand access to the College’s award-winning education.
The event began with welcoming notes from City Manager, Brian Johnson, Mayor Mike Mason, Interim Dean Nelson Baker and Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera. We were also excited to welcome Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to the ceremony, who spoke highly of this milestone for the city and its Innovation Center. Leaders also highlighted the importance of cross-sector partnerships and their role in powering the next generation of bright minds.
The event continued with the official ribbon cutting followed by a tour of the new space that will be home to Georgia Tech’s Atrium. Guests were given a first look at the space that will focus on fostering learner-centric projects. With access to state-of-the-art equipment, tailored mentorship and ongoing demonstration opportunities, learners will gain practical skills that extend beyond classroom theory – empowering them to tackle forward-thinking initiatives ranging from edge computing to robotics.
Thank you to all attendees for joining us for this monumental moment and opening! A special thank you to Mayor Mike Mason, Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera, Interim Dean Nelson Baker and Governor Brian Kemp for joining us in our innovative space. We are excited to continue our work in creating a smart and more connected city with our partners and members. To learn more about the Atrium visit here.