Economics Research, Labor Day Events & Fall Workshops

Economics Professor Weighs In on Windfall Oil Tax Debate

As oil companies report record profits amid global market volatility, the conversation around windfall taxes has intensified on Capitol Hill. Professor Tibor Besedes from Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business has contributed expert analysis to The Conversation, offering economists’ nuanced perspective on three competing Congressional proposals to tax extraordinary oil industry profits. Drawing on historical precedent from the 1980s U.S. windfall tax experiment and comparative analysis of international approaches in the UK and EU, Besedes explores how these taxes actually work in practice—and why both advocates and opponents may be overstating their cases. Read the full analysis on Georgia Tech News.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta

With campus closing on Monday, September 7, there’s plenty to do around Atlanta this long weekend. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets volleyball will host three matches at O’Keefe Gymnasium: Southern Indiana on Friday, September 4 at 4 p.m.; Campbell on Saturday, September 5 at 4 p.m.; and Xavier on Sunday, September 6 at 1 p.m. Beyond campus, the Aflac Kickoff Game featuring Auburn vs. Baylor takes place Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with free fan activities, Dragon Con kicks off its legendary pop culture celebration with a free parade on Peachtree Street at 10 a.m., the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival brings free performances to Historic Fourth Ward Park, and the Stone Mountain Lasershow dazzles audiences Monday evening at 9:30 p.m. Explore all the weekend options.

Fall Teaching & Learning Workshops

Georgia Tech’s Digital Learning Team and PACE computing support are offering faculty and students valuable professional development this fall. On Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m. EST, join a special Gradescope webinar exploring how to leverage handwritten assessments for authentic evaluation while maintaining grading efficiency in an era of AI. The webinar features faculty panelists sharing real-world strategies for consistent feedback across teaching teams. On Tuesday, September 8 at 1 p.m. EST, the hands-on VoiceThread workshop covers creating graded assignments and working with the new Stacked Assignments feature. The Digital Learning Team also offers monthly Canvas office hours on Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. EST for drop-in questions about Canvas features and digital learning integration. Register for Gradescope | Register for VoiceThread.

Advanced Computing Workshops Throughout Fall

PACE (Partnership for an Advanced Computing Environment) is expanding its training offerings for researchers and students. Starting Friday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. EST, the “Using Containers at PACE” workshop teaches Apptainer containerization for portable software workflows—with repeat sessions scheduled for October 16, November 13, and December 18. For those new to high-performance computing, “PACE – Linux 101” introduces fundamental Linux and Bash skills essential for working on PACE managed clusters, with sessions scheduled for Thursday, October 29 and Tuesday, December 1 at noon/1 p.m. EST respectively. All workshops are virtual via Microsoft Teams. Register for Containers at PACE | Register for Linux 101.

Biolocity Collaboration Lab for Innovators

On Tuesday, September 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) and GT Commercialization are hosting the Collaboration Lab at The Hatchery—an interactive workshop designed to help founders, researchers, and startup teams strengthen their collaborative skills. This in-person session brings together members of Atlanta’s innovation ecosystem for practical team-building and networking. Whether you’re leading a biotech startup or working on cutting-edge research technology, this is a valuable opportunity to invest in how your team works together. Register here (space is limited).

As the fall semester ramps up, Georgia Tech continues to offer world-class education, cutting-edge research insights, and vibrant campus experiences. Whether you’re interested in economic policy, engaging with campus athletics and community events, or advancing your teaching and technical skills, there’s something for everyone. Stay tuned to GT Jackets for more updates on what’s happening across our exceptional institution!