Established in 2010, the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) is Georgia Tech's living laboratory for fundamental educational change.
Serving as a research arm of the College of Lifetime Learning, C21U's technologists and researchers support the Institute's innovation mission by pushing the boundaries of what is already done in higher education to bring learners the most impactful resources and technologies.
We serve as a nexus of collaboration and communication and a catalyst for innovation, bringing together an array of internal and external partners across various disciplines.
Through a sustained and systemic program of research, experimentation, design, prototyping, and implementation, C21U serves the Institute in thought leadership, educational technology design, community building, and support of Georgia Tech stakeholders of all ages.
Recent News
Georgia Tech Shines at the USG Teaching & Learning Conference
At the recent University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference, C21U's research scientist, Meryem Yılmaz Soylu, presented our work on integrating creativity into advanced STEM education and introduced "Socratic Mind," an AI-driven oral assessment tool. Yilmaz Soylu was part of a Georgia Tech group of presenters who shared their knowledge about course-based undergraduate research experiences, communities of practice, and more.
GT Atrium Opens, Innovating Education at Peachtree Corners
The Georgia Tech Atrium, inaugurated on April 21 at Peachtree Corners Curiosity Lab, is a pioneering space designed to advance research, collaboration, and community engagement. It offers learners of all ages access to hands-on workshops, specialized research facilities, industry partnerships, and networking opportunities.
1EdTech Consortium Elects New Members to Board of Directors with Increased Commitment to Collaboration
New members Warren Goetzel, director of External and Faculty Engagement at C21U, and Daryl Diamond, director of Planning, Implementation, Transition, Adoption, and Continuous Improvement for Broward County Public Schools, will serve alongside the returning board members.
Webinar: A Discussion on the Future of Higher Ed
C21U Executive Director Steve Harmon recently participated in the University of Tennessee's College of Collaborative and Emerging Studies webinar panel discussion. Participants shared insights on the state of higher education, its future direction, and the need for institutions to adapt to modern student needs.
How to Create a Higher Education AI Policy
In the evolving landscape of higher education, C21U Director of Digital Learning Technologies Eric Sembrat emphasizes the critical need for institutions to develop comprehensive AI policies that address ethical considerations and bias mitigation while integrating these technologies into academic frameworks.
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