The latest episode of the Georgia Tech Research podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of two Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) researchers, Megan Birch and Sheila Isbell, both recently honored as finalists in the 2024 Women in Technology (WIT) Women of the Year Awards. Hosted by GTRI Senior Researcher Eric Klein, the episode explores Megan and Sheila’s stories, insights, and the impact they have made at GTRI.

Megan, a research scientist in GTRI’s Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), was recently named the inaugural winner of the WIT "Young Professional" Woman of the Year Award, while Sheila, principal research scientist and chief of the Software Engineering and Analytics Division within the Information and Communications Laboratory (ICL), was recognized as a finalist in the "Medium/Mid-Sized Company" category. Their stories not only celebrate personal achievements but also shed light on the influence of women in STEM fields and the ongoing efforts to inspire more women to enter and thrive in technology.