PACE, in partnership with EVPR and IDEaS, has acquired GPU capabilities, which enable functions like machine learning, to support the needs of researchers developing next generation AI models. Over the last year, $1.2M has invested in new GPU hardware. We will continue to deliver additional capabilities as Microsoft Azure OpenAI services become available to researchers.

In an educational landscape that increasingly values data-driven decision-making, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the BioSciences department at Georgia Tech have come together to offer an innovative Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Class, "Getting to Know U." Co-taught by experts including Didier Contis, Andre Goodman, Justin Boone, and Dr. Emily Weigel, the class builds on the foundation laid by Dr. Lew Lefton, who is credited with the class's creation (https://www.vip.gatech.edu/teams/vxg).

In Fall 2023, a student subteam embarked on the development of an AI Course Chatbot. This student-led venture aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of the rigor and time commitment required for various courses and schedules. These insights are valuable to students who are often faced with the challenging task of planning their semesters without a clear picture of the qualitative factors that influence course workload and structure.