Tuesday brought a headline worthy of the Institute’s reputation: a brand-new online master’s degree in artificial intelligence, approved and on the way. Around it, the campus calendar filled with showcases, info sessions, and conversations that show just how broadly Georgia Tech is thinking about technology and its responsible use. Here’s what crossed our desk on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Georgia Tech Announces New Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved Georgia Tech’s new Online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (OMS AI), a degree built for working professionals who need to analyze and apply AI inside their own industries. Rather than focusing purely on technical specialization, the interdisciplinary program pairs foundational AI knowledge with discipline-specific concentrations, and threads responsible use — ethics, privacy, safety, accountability, and governance — throughout the curriculum. “Georgia Tech has always prepared people to lead through periods of technological change, and AI is the newest iteration,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Raheem Beyah. The initial launch is planned for 2027 with six concentrations: AI in Business, Decision-Support AI, Foundations of AI Theory, Health AI, Human-AI Interactions, and Predictive AI. Every student will complete an AI practicum with a company or organization, and the program is designed to keep evolving as technology and workforce needs shift. President Angel Cabrera framed the ambition plainly: Georgia Tech is “committed to developing a new generation of leaders who can harness the power of AI to improve the human condition.” More details are expected later this year. Read the full announcement.
2026 AI-ALOE Virtual Research Showcase
Speaking of AI at scale, the AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) — led by Georgia Tech and funded by the National Science Foundation — will hold its 2026 Virtual Research Showcase on Thursday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The online event features technology demonstrations of Apprentice Tutor, iTELL, Jill Watson, Ivy, SAMI, SMART, and VERA, plus live discussion and Q&A with AI-ALOE researchers and institute leadership. It is open to researchers, educators, online learning professionals, higher education leaders, students, and industry partners alike. Details are posted on both the Career & Professional Development calendar and the Conferences and Seminars calendar.
MS QCF Program – Virtual Information Sessions
The MS in Quantitative & Computational Finance program is opening its doors virtually this fall. A general information session runs Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. ET, covering curriculum, admissions, career outcomes, and the student experience, with time for questions. Registration details here. A second session follows on Tuesday, November 3, from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. ET for anyone whose October calendar is already full. Sign up for the November session.
MS QCF – Admission Tips + Q&A
If you are already sold on QCF and thinking about applying, the program is hosting a focused Admission Tips + Q&A session on Friday, October 9, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET. Expect a walk through the application process, advice on putting together a competitive application, and a live Q&A with the admissions team. Register for the session.
MS QCF Virtual Info Session for GT Undergraduates
Current Georgia Tech undergraduates get a session of their own on Friday, November 6, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET. Along with the program overview and career outlook, it covers the special application process available to current GT students — a useful path for anyone thinking about continuing their Georgia Tech journey straight into graduate work. Find it on the Career & Professional Development calendar or the Conferences and Seminars calendar.
Nakatani RIES Research Program Information Session
For undergraduates with an eye on research abroad, Soojung Lee, Ph.D., program manager for the Nakatani Research and International Experience for Students (RIES) program, will host a virtual information session on Friday, October 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored and funded by the Nakatani Foundation, the program sends up to 11 Georgia Tech biomedical engineering undergraduates to laboratories in Japan for a research internship and exchange. Learn more and register.
Tech Talks Business Featuring Claudio Zanardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America
The Scheller College of Business brings its Tech Talks Business series back on Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Scheller Tower, this time as a special edition of the TechForward MBA Conference. Dean Anuj Mehrotra sits down with Claudio Zanardo, president and CEO of Pirelli North America, for a conversation on the company’s North American operations, AI-based computer vision, advances in autonomous driving, sustainability commitments, and a behind-the-scenes look at Pirelli’s role in Formula 1. The event is free, with a Q&A at the close. Register to attend.
Looking Ahead
A new AI degree, a national AI education institute showing its work, and a steady stream of chances to talk with faculty and industry leaders — that is a good Tuesday in Atlanta. Which of these has your attention? Drop a comment, share this with a fellow Yellow Jacket, and check back tomorrow for the next academics and research digest.
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