Georgia Tech consistently ranks among the top U.S. institutions of higher education in the volume of research conducted, with more than $1 billion in sponsored expenditures annually. Using a transdisciplinary approach to innovation, faculty, students, and staff from the Institute’s six colleges, 11 interdisciplinary research institutes, its myriad research labs and centers, and the Georgia Tech Research Institute push the boundaries of science and technology every day. The Institute’s research engine powers an innovative ecosystem that produces startup companies, accelerates the formation of Georgia-based technology startups, and attracts millions in investment capital and revenue. Its nonprofit arm develops highly effective solutions and manufacturable products for the federal government, the state, and industry. In bringing together its basic and applied research focus, Georgia Tech is contributing solutions today to the critical challenges of tomorrow – and acting on its mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.