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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Lisa Yaszek, professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communications (Photo by Georgia Tech)Lisa Yaszek, professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication (LMC) at Georgia Institute of Technology, was interviewed in the Geeks and Beats, March 6, podcast, “Sci-Fi Flops.” The School of Literature Media, and Communication is part of the Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
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Why is it “smart” science fiction bombs at the box office but candy floss like Guardians of the Galaxy brings in the big bucks? Insight from Georgia Tech Professor of Science Fiction Studies Lisa Yaszek.
To listen to the full radio segment, visit the Geeks and Beats website.
