Vol. 76, No. 1, Summer 1999

CONTENTS

Harnessing the Power of Thought
A former Georgia Tech professor and researcher continues to explore ways to record and amplify the brain's electronic signals to efficiently operate a computer. It sounds like science fiction, but it offers great hope to the physically immobile.
By Gary Goettling

Three Rare Editions
Principia, the third of Sir Isaac Newton's great works of science, imparts depth and prestige to the Georgia Tech Library's rare books collection.
By Gary Goettling

Biltmore Rebuilt
After 16 years as a tarnished hulk overlooking Georgia Tech, the Biltmore shines with a new luster and a new life.
By Hoyt Coffee

Mystery Man
George P. Burdell tradition began during an era of "hilarious America"
By Ed Smith, CerE '30

DEPARTMENTS

Feedback

Tech Notes
And the winner is...
Time to Soar
Powers Named Distinguished Professor
T-Week Celebration
Career Diplomat Joins Tech
Judge This

Campaign for Georgia Tech
Funding Finest Faculty

Pacesetters
Doug Ellis: Faster and Higher
Jun-Sheng Li: Exodus from China
Edwin Hooper: Airborne Ambition
John Voeller: Managing Technology
Peyton Day: A New Day

Research
Early Warning
Studying Stealth
The Buddy System
Clunker Pollution

Profile
Dr. Larry Rubin: A Man of Letters

Photo Finish
High Five