Georgia Tech Research Podcast

About Georgia Tech Research Podcast

Research at Georgia Tech is about finding connections between diverse ideas and disciplines. Those links are where breakthrough discoveries are possible. The Georgia Tech Research Podcast examines these efforts to develop exciting new technologies through interviews with our team of expert researchers who share their unique perspective and knowledge on a variety of advanced topics.

Publisher

Georgia Tech Research Podcast

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Sept 2021

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   CHIRP – Episode 2: Discussions at the Abilities Expo Conference

   In this episode of the Georgia Tech Research Institute Podcast, Georgia Tech staffers Fran, Salimah and Melissa discuss the work of the Consortium for Helping Improve Research Participation (CHIRP) and their conversations at the Abilities Expo Conference. The episode involved open discussions at the conference and how increasing research participation matters, especially among underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. Fran, Salimah and Melissa talk about the importance of making research more inclusive, the historical reasons some communities may distrust research, and how conferences help bring thoughts and ideas together. Additional Resources: Abilities Expo information and 2027 schedule: https://www.abilities.com/ (https://www.abilities.com/) GT CHIRP Project website: https://access-pd.design.gatech.edu/ (https://access-pd.design.gatech.edu/)

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Researching Tomorrow: Inside GTRI's 2026 IRAD Extravaganza

   The Georgia Tech Research Institute's Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program represents a strategic investment in innovation, funding groundbreaking research that directly addresses national security concerns and global challenges that will define our future. Through IRAD, researchers have the freedom to explore bold ideas, test unconventional approaches, and develop solutions before problems become crises. Dr. Kenneth Allen, GTRI Chief Technology Officer, provides the strategic vision behind IRAD investments, explaining how GTRI identifies emerging challenges and allocates resources to address them. Dr. Allen offers insider perspective on what makes a research project truly transformative and how IRAD serves as an innovation engine for both GTRI and the broader research community. With more than 200 research posters filling the exhibition hall at Georgia Tech, each one representing months or years of dedicated work, each one a potential game-changer in its field. The energy is palpable as researchers passionately explaining their work, colleagues challenging assumptions, students absorbing knowledge, and leaders identifying the next big opportunities. It's creativity, curiosity, and collaboration all converging in one dynamic space. Our podcast captures this electric atmosphere, bringing you conversations recorded live from the exhibition floor, where ideas are still fresh and enthusiasm runs high. Featured Voices In addition to our headline interview, we captured the voices of the Extravaganza itself, researchers, students, and institutional leaders who generously shared their time and perspectives. Some offered in-depth insights into their work, while others simply introduced themselves, but all conveyed the unmistakable excitement that filled the exhibition hall. You'll hear from early-career researchers launching their first major projects, seasoned investigators pushing the boundaries of their fields, students gaining hands-on experience, and administrators shaping research policy.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   ATRP--Episode 35: Predict & Protect: AI in Food Safety

   What happens when cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets one of our most essential industries? In the latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research Podcast, host Stephanie Richter explores this fascinating intersection with two leading voices in the field. Walker Byrnes, Branch Head for AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics at the Georgia Tech Research Institute is joined by Ashley Peterson, Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs of the National Chicken Council, for an in-depth conversation about how AI is quietly reshaping food safety in poultry processing. Walker has become a go-to expert on AI-driven foreign material detection, smarter monitoring systems that help prevent recalls, and secure language tools that help plants navigate complex regulations. But this isn't about treating AI like a magic black box; this is about careful, intentional innovation that strengthens the fundamentals of food safety. Throughout the episode, Walker shares his journey into AI, what his team is currently working on, and practical advice for both plant leaders and regulators on integrating these tools effectively. From discussing data security and ownership challenges to explaining how AI systems handle the real-world chaos of variable poultry processing, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of food safety and agricultural technology. Listen now to discover how GTRI is helping shape the AI world - carefully and intentionally - to improve the safety of the food we eat every day. Brought to you by the State of Georgia's Agricultural Technology Research Program.

Who has been a guest on Georgia Tech Research Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Austen Monteith
• Courtney Martin
• Paul Brancato
• Moeiini Riley

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

127,846

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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