Jason Maderer

National media relations director

Jason Maderer is responsible for providing media and public relations support for Georgia Tech research in the following fields: people and technology, robotics and space exploration. Maderer brings nearly 15 years of media relations, broadcast news (reporter, anchor, director) and public relations experience to Institute Communications. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Maderer has a degree in radio and television.

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 12:02
Animal's ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Could Help Build Better RobotsHow an elephant’s trunk manipulates air to eat and drink
Wed, 10/20/2021 - 12:01
New research from the Georgia Institute of Technology finds that elephants dilate their nostrils in order to create more space in their trunks, allowing them to store up to 5.5 liters of water. They can also suck up three liters per second—a speed…
Climbing Stairs Just Got Easier With Energy-Recycling Steps‘Walking downstairs is like tapping the breaks of your car while revving the engine.’
Thu, 08/10/2017 - 12:02
Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have created a device that makes walking up and down stairs easier. They’ve built energy-recycling stairs that store a user’s energy during descent and return energy to the user during ascent. The…