As a part of the STARS Network, Georgia Tech can further support our mission to serve our state by developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Out of 159 counties in Georgia, 152 have been designated as rural communities – nearly 96% of the state. Our commitment to inclusive innovation includes strategic rural engagement, reaching students and families in small-town communities, bolstering the work of school officials and student advocates, and ensuring multiple avenues exist to visit our campus.