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QuickRead CAROLINE JOE TECHTOPICS Vol. 44, No. 1 • Fall 2007 • gtalumni.org Publisher: Joseph P. Irwin IM 80 Editor: John C. Dunn Managing Editor: Kimberly Link-Wills Senior Editor: Neil B. McGahee Editorial Assistant: Leslie Overman Design: Ryan Giusti On the Cover Native son Wayne Clough was awarded the key to the city of Douglas, Ga., on June 14, a day the mayor and city council proclaimed “Wayne Clough Day.” He and his wife, Anne, were greeted on their arrival by a rousing rendition of the “Ramblin’ Wreck” fight song and the enthusiasm never waned. See page 16. Photos by Rob Felt Georgia Tech Alumni Association Executive Committee C. Meade Sutterfield, EE 72 Chair Janice N. Wittschiebe, Arch 78, M Arch 80 Past Chair William J. Todd, IM 71 Chair-elect/Finance Joseph W. Evans, IM 71 Vice Chair for Roll Call Thomas Davenport III, IM 84 Terry Graham, IM 69 Sonya C. Rush, ChE 81 Members At Large Joseph P. Irwin, IM 80 President 9 Historic Renovation The 96-year-old building serving as the Alumni House, the historic entrance to Georgia Tech at 190 North Ave., could receive a $15 million renovation and expansion. 13 007 Buzz Bash A Goldstinger Buzz Bash with a James Bond theme and the 75th anniversary of the Ramblin’ Wreck Parade will add to the fun of a Homecoming filled with football, seminars and class reunions. 14 Erling Grovenstein’s garden is glorious. ROB FELT 14 Dazzling Daylilies Retired professor Erling Grovenstein has created hundreds of varieties of vibrantly colored daylilies, his passion for nearly half a century. 19 Tapping Technology Researcher Reginald DesRoches says technology can save lives and help prepare for the inevitable — the next natural disaster. Board of Trustees Ana I. Anton, ICS 90, MS ICS 92, PhD CS 97 Thomas G. Arlotto, ME 82 John C. Bacon, IE 67 Laurie D. Bagley, IM 84 James R. Borders, ME 83 David A. Bottoms, Mgt 01 William B. Bourne III, GMgt 72 Kevin R. Cantley, Arch 76, M Arch 78 Gina D. Carr, IE 84 J. Abner Conner, CE 66 Karl F. Dasher, IE 93 Frederick C. Donovan Sr., CE 62 Ernest P. Epps, ME 56 Angela D. Fox, EE 91 Richard A. Guthman Jr., IE 56 James P. Harris, ChE 70 Kelvin C. Hawkins, MS EE 92 Carl E. Hofstadter, CE 77 Selma A. Jabaley, CE 74 Craig R. Lentzsch, Math 70 A. Wayne Luke, IE 72 Benton J. Mathis Jr., IM 81 LeShelle R. May, MS OR 89 Neal W. McEwen, IE 71 Kevin P. Murray, Mgt 90 Jess Newbern III, IE 65 Daren B. Pietsch, ME 91 Randall E. Poliner, EE 77 Mack Reese, IM 83, MS Mgt 85 Magd Riad, IE 01 John E. Robertson, ChE 66 Brittany A. Robinson, ChE 95 Julie L. Swann, IE 96 James E. Trimble Jr., Mgt 91 Advertising Maris Ozug (404) 894-0766 E-mail: maris.ozug@alumni.gatech.edu 21 Robotics Rivalry RoboCup, which began as a goal to develop a team of soccer-playing robots, has created a set of standard challenges that drive research and development for mobile robots that help people. 22 No Easy Ride Georgia Tech Police Chief Teresa Crocker is only the second woman to complete a 6,788-mile Ultimate Coast to Coast motorcycle ride from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Key West, Fla. 25 Balancing Act Atlanta Ballet dancer Courtney Necessary stays on her toes when she’s performing — and when working on earning a management degree. 21 Robots do battle on Georgia Tech fields. 27 Epic Story of Heroism Alumnus Henry Lee Plage ignored an order to break off search-and-rescue efforts during a typhoon that claimed 793 lives and told his officers if he saved just one more life, the insubordination would be worth it. 45 Very Good Team “We’ve got a very good football team this year,” said head coach Chan Gailey, who returns 17 starters, including last season’s Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader, Tashard Choice. 47 Passport to Retirement The brother-and-sister team of David O’Brien and Jean O’Brien Frank help make life after work smooth sailing. “These Georgia Tech people know how to successfully navigate through life,” said O’Brien. Departments 07 Mail Call 9 Alumni House 14 Living History 16 The Hill 24 Giving Back 25 Student Life 27 Burdell & Friends 43 Yellow Jackets 47 Real World Alumni Association (404) 894-2391 TECHTOPICS (ISSN 1062-077X) is published quarterly (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Alumni/Faculty House, 190 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30313. Periodicals Postage paid at Atlanta, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TECH TOPICS, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Alumni/Faculty House, 225 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30332-0175. Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institute. © 2007 by TECH TOPICS. 45 Taylor Bennett took the Gator Bowl spotlight. TECHTOPICS | FALL 2007 5 http://gtalumni.org

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Contents Mail Call Alumni House Historic Renovation 007 Buzz Bash Dazzling Daylilies Living History Cover Story: Key to the City The Hill Tapping Technology Robotics Rivalry No Easy Ride Giving Back Balancing Act Student Life Burdell & Friends Epic Story of Heroism Yellow Jackets Very Good Team Passport to Retirement Real World

Tech Topics - Fall 2007

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