Check out the details and example activities for each of our current ThinkBig communities below! Questions about a specific community? Don’t hesitate to contact the professor listed.
- ATL: the 411 on the 404
- International House
- Kids@Nature
- Thought for Food
- Life in Art and Imagination
- Sustainability and Outdoor Leadership
- Techie-Trekie: New Frontiers in Space
- Women, Science and Technology
ATL: the 411 on the 404
Dr. Doug Flamming, HTS - doug.flamming@hts.gatech.edu
Did you know that Georgia Tech is located in the heart of a global city? Are you aware of all that this metropolis has to offer? Join us as we explore the ATL!
- Tour the city by visiting local ATL “hot spots”
- Engage in dialogue with special ATL guests about past and present day Atlanta
- Understand how Georgia Tech fits into this global city and how we can make an impact
International House
Dr. Kelly Comfort - kcomfort@gatech.edu
A vibrant community of world cultures, international outreach, foreign affairs, and enthusiastic students committed to how the world works beyond campus.
- I-Film: Screening of international films or attending a film festival in Atlanta
- I-Culture Nights: Events include salsa lessons, cooking classes, food tasting, and attending local performances by touring international entertainers
- I-Dinners: Group meals featuring the cuisine and culture of a particular country or region
- I-Outreach: Volunteer projects that serve Atlanta’s immigrant communities or address international crises around the globe
Apply to I-House at https://oie2.gatech.edu/isss/ihouse
NOTE: This ThinkBig program does not allow the participant to bring in any roommates. I-House and WST only allow active participants to live in these programs.
For more information about this community: http://www.ihouse.gatech.edu
Kids@Nature
Dr. Alfred Merrill, Biology - al.merrill@biology.gatech.edu
Enjoy the outdoors best when sharing your passion with students from the Inner City? If you like hiking and kids this is the community for you. (background check and a volunteer application are required if you select this group).
- Activities will involve day trips to Georgia Parks, trails and forests
- Help others discover the beauty of wild places!
- You will gain experience and training in first aid, leadership and working with youth.
Life in Art and Imagination
Dr. Sonit Bafna, Architecture - sonit.bafna@coa.gatech.edu
Understanding how public art can make a difference to our personal life through its imaginative dimension.
- Visits to local art museums to understand how art can put us in touch with other cultures and times
- Discussions with local artists/architects/poets of their own work to learn their motivations and intentions
- Create scrapbooks, journals, and/or personal work
Sustainability and Outdoor Leadership
Dr. Dan Matisoff, Public Policy - daniel.matisoff@pubpolicy.gatech.edu
Engage in a healthy, active lifestyle and delve into green living beyond the pop-culture of sustainability. Join us as we explore the community in which we live!
- Visit local organic farms and participate in active outdoor activities such as rafting the Ocoee River and biking the Beltline
- Explore Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods and socio-ecological system
- Discuss the issues and dilemmas regarding sustainability
Techie-Trekie: New Frontiers in Space
Dr. Ayanna M. Howard, ECE - ayanna.howard@ece.gatech.edu
Go into the worlds beyond our world: explore the opportunities for space colonization while also considering the limitations and hazards of the world beyond.
- Viewing and discussion of films such as Tron: Legacy and Lost in Space
- Visits to the Fernbanck Science Center and Planetarium
- Experience extreme environments through Rock Climbing and Indoor Skydiving!
Thought for food
Dr. Yonathan Thio, MSE - yonathan.thio@mse.gatech.edu
If you are a food lover, cooking enthusiast, health-conscious eater or just curious to chat about food, then pull a seat up to our table!
- Group cooking, science experiments in the kitchen, food –movie nights and visits to a local farm get us started.
- Tech Chef Competition, Taste of Atlanta and visits from Chefs will pique your interest.
- A visit to a local food bank and soup kitchen and a behind the scenes look at the food industry round out this program.
Women, Science, and Technology
Dr. Carol Colatrella, LCC - carol.colatrella@lcc.gatech.edu
Dr. Mary Frank Fox, Public Policy - mary.fox@pubpolicy.gatech.edu
Dr. Mary Lynn Realff, PTFE - marylynn.realff@ptfe.gatech.edu
Interact with GT faculty and staff in informal settings.
- Learn about study abroad, graduate and professional school, career paths, and research partnerships with faculty
- Events focused on professional skills and career development
- Participate in networks with students and faculty
Apply for the WST Community by completing the following Application (MS Excel | Adobe PDF)
NOTE: This ThinkBig program does not allow the participant to bring in any roommates. I-House and WST only allow active participants to live in these programs.
For more information about this community, click HERE (Adobe PDF file).