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Dr. Steven W. McLaughlin serves as the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Georgia Tech, overseeing all academic units. He is also a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. McLaughlin holds degrees from Northwestern University (B.S.E.E.), Princeton University (M.S.E.), and the University of Michigan (Ph.D.).
His research focuses on communications and information theory, with contributions to error control coding, data security, and quantum key distribution. He co-founded CREATE-X, a program that has launched 72 student-led companies and engaged over 1,500 students in entrepreneurship. McLaughlin has authored over 250 publications, holds 36 U.S. patents, and is a Fellow of the IEEE.
Awardees include the Chevalier dans l'Ordre National du Mérite (France’s second-highest civilian honor) and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). His leadership roles include Dean of the College of Engineering and Vice Provost for International Initiatives. He has pioneered initiatives in global engagement and educational innovation, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and technology-driven solutions.
