Insights & Expertise
By leveraging the expertise of faculty and industry partners, this strategic arm of the College of Lifetime Learning provides a platform for thought leadership that contributes to conversations that are shaping the future of work and technology.
Data and Dialogue: Inside the First OMS Analytics Conference
In October, 1,000 Online Master of Science (OMS) in Analytics and Master of Science (MS) in Analytics students and alumni virtually attended the inaugural OMS Analytics Conference. Spanning two days, the event featured 30 sessions, 17 presentations, 38 panelists, multiple built-in opportunities for networking, and overall, 12 hours of data science and analytics knowledge sharing and engagement.
Cybersecurity Panel: Is Smart Technology Increasing Your Risk for Cyber Attacks?
Georgia Tech experts including Saman Zonouz, director of the Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity Cyber-Physical Systems track, participated in a panel titled "Is Smart Technology Increasing Your Risk for Cyber Attacks?" hosted by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. The discussion centered on the vulnerabilities faced by the public and private sectors as the world continues to embrace emerging technologies.
Ideas Worth Reading: Our Suggestions for Your Bookshelf
Throughout 2025, our faculty, instructors, and students not only investigated a wide range of ideas in the classroom, but also outside it during their free time. Many members of the community read books that lingered in their minds long after they finished the last page, and recommended various texts to the Professional Education community, including works involving public-health histories, speculative fiction, organizational safety frameworks, and the mathematics behind modern AI.
Safety Speaker Series Highlights Real-Life Work of Alums
Faculty and Instructors Serve as Thought Leaders in 2025
Georgia Tech Professional Education faculty and academic leadership foster continuous learning through sharing their innovative research and expertise in both academic and non-academic spaces. Throughout the year, members of the community participated in national competitions, shared their scholarship at various conferences and events, and spoke with members of the media.
