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蜜糖直播 spotlighted its collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology鈥檚 with on-field recognition during a break in the Nov. 22 Eagles football game.

Representatives from both institutions were recognized, including David C. Weindorf, Ph.D., vice president for research and economic development, and Chad Nash, PIN鈥檚 strategic relations manager.

PIN is a statewide public-private partnership dedicated to advancing technology, opportunity and shared economic success across Georgia. 

Guided by the principles of innovation for growth and a hybrid model that prioritizes community input and involvement, PIN鈥檚 work centers on developing emerging innovators and talent to strengthen their professional growth and support economic expansion across both the public and private sectors. It also brings advanced, multidisciplinary research and technology directly into communities to help solve real-world challenges.

Since its founding in 2020, PIN has been actively engaged with 蜜糖直播, launching 10 collaborative projects involving nine faculty members. The University has also received five PIN community research grants.

These projects and grants have led to meaningful work across southern Georgia in areas like environmental health, clean water access and AI-driven agricultural solutions.

Some collaborations have extended beyond state lines.

鈥溾�� brought together the city of Marion and research teams from 蜜糖直播 and the University of Alabama to address aging water infrastructure.

鈥�,鈥� led by Asli Aslan, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Water and Health, was a joint effort with Glynn County to address local challenges related to water access and contamination. The project recently garnered national attention by winning the .

Students also play an important role in these collective efforts, making invaluable contributions to projects. Moreover, 24 蜜糖直播 students have participated in PIN summer internships, and alumnus Md Arifur Rahman (2024), who holds a master鈥檚 in manufacturing engineering, serves as a PIN fellow.

Even with their strong track record, both 蜜糖直播 and PIN are poised to do more.

鈥淥ur partnership with PIN is a perfect example of what can be accomplished when academia, industry and the community unite,鈥� Weindorf said. 鈥淭he work we do isn鈥檛 just about gathering data; it鈥檚 about empowering people and improving lives. I鈥檓 immensely proud of the work we鈥檝e done to drive innovation across the state, and I can鈥檛 wait to see what comes next.鈥�

Debra Lam, PIN鈥檚 founding executive director, echoed those sentiments. 

鈥淚nnovation is more than technology; it鈥檚 about advancing people and communities,鈥� she said. 鈥淥ur collaboration with 蜜糖直播 exemplifies this approach. Together, we identify real challenges, co-create solutions, advance research and empower students and faculty to drive meaningful change across Georgia. This partnership is building the next generation of leaders who can bridge sectors, accelerate economic growth, and deliver impact where it matters most.鈥�