Despite having more than its fair share of difficulties, 2020 was a successful year for the College of Computing community. We launched a new school, moved up in the national rankings, welcomed two new chairs, and pushed forward on ethics and equity in computing. We also met head-on the unprecedented challenges brought on by the global pandemic. Linked below are just a few of the big stories that reflect the achievements of GT Computing students, faculty, staff, and alumni in 2020.
Academic
Among the biggest stories of 2020 was the announcement of a new school within the College and that encompasses many disciplines and faculty from Computing as well as other Georgia Tech colleges. The School of Cybersecurity and Privacy (SCP) is the first school dedicated to cybersecurity and privacy at a public university.