Big Problems, Big Data, & Responsible AI in Engineering Practice – Atlanta Metro

Atlanta Metro Chapter Meeting
Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE)

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – Networking,  7:00 PM – Presentation

Location:
Piccadilly Cafeteria
2000 Crescent Centre Blvd.
Tucker, GA 30084

Cost: Free to attend
(Food and beverages are available for individual purchase.)

PDH: 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Presentation Overview

Engineering problems are growing in scale and complexity, driven by large datasets, advanced computational tools, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence. Engineers are being asked to apply data-driven systems responsibly while maintaining sound professional judgment.

This presentation will explore how big data, quantitative models, and AI can be used as engineering assistants—supporting routine and repetitive tasks—so engineers can focus on higher-level problem formulation, risk assessment, and decision-making. The discussion emphasizes responsible, real-world application of AI in professional engineering practice.

Speaker

Suresh Marru
Director, Georgia Tech Center for Artificial Intelligence in Science and Engineering (ARTISAN)
Research Professor, Georgia Tech College of Computing

Dr. Marru is a senior research leader in data-driven scientific computing, distributed systems, and cyberinfrastructure, with more than two decades of experience designing and operating large-scale computational platforms used across academia, government, and industry.

Who Should Attend

• Licensed Professional Engineers

• Engineers pursuing licensure

• Engineering students

• Public decision makers

• Members of the public interested in technology and public welfare

Additional Information

• GSPE Atlanta Metro Chapter meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, September through June.

• This presentation will be archived for later viewing on the GSPE YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/GSPEng

• In-person attendance and archived viewing are free.