Alumni Magazine


Vol. 75, No. 3, Winter 1999


CONTENTS

Alumni Magazine Cover, Winter 1999

Industries of the Mind
Georgia Tech is helping the state prepare for the next wave of economic opportunity--in the classroom and beyond.
By Bob Harty

High-Tech Hub
Atlanta's high-tech growth is rooted in Georgia Tech.
By Karen Hill

Useful Things
A practical nature has meant success for a century of Georgia Tech graduates.
By Gary Goettling

Deep Roots
The Georgia Tech Advisory Board looks over the Institute's unique, evolving entrepreneurial culture.
By John Dunn

Novel Start-Up
ISS's defense against hackers has resulted in more secure files and a stock-market jackpot for its founders.
By John Dunn

A Culture of Cooperation
Research across disciplines and collaboration across program borders are keys to Tech's high-tech successes.
By Victor Rogers

Takin' It to the Streets
GCATT helps telecommunications innovators turn ideas into businesses.
By Shelley Hughes

Vision
Institute President Wayne Clough sees a shining future for Georgia Tech, Atlanta and the state.
By Hoyt Coffee

Departments

Feedback
75th Anniversary & More

Tech Notes
Jackets Prune the Hedges
Graceful (& Healthful)
The Dean Quest
Ramblin' Cross Campus
Unlimited Designs
Living Laboratory
Launch Control
North Ave. Almanac
Alumni Service Award
No More Writer's Cramp
Out-of-This-World Study
Bioinformatics: First of Its Kind.

Campaign for Georgia Tech
Target: $500 Million

Profile
Professor Terry Blum: Carpe Diem

Photo Finish
Victory Dance