The events are being offered through a partnership between Georgia Tech and the Consulate General of France and highlight French and American collaborations in science, economics, culture and humanitarian efforts.

“Both France and Atlanta share a common strong commitment to innovation as an engine for economic growth,” said Pascal Le Deunff, consul general of France in Atlanta. “Last year, ‘France-Atlanta 2010’ brought together almost 3,500 participants and breathed new life into the relationship between France and the southeastern United States.”

According to President G. P. “Bud” Peterson, France-Atlanta provides a unique opportunity for not just students, but anyone interested in exploring France through cultural and humanitarian logistics, business workshops and scientific symposiums.

“Many of the challenges we face today are global in nature, impacting all of humanity — things like energy, sustainability, water utilization and resources, humanitarian logistics and health care,” Peterson said. “There is no end to the possibilities before us when we work together for solutions.”

These remaining events will take place at Georgia Tech and are open to the public:

• Nuclear Energy: Security and Waste Management
  Nov. 4, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  Marcus Nanotechnology Building

• Paris-Atlanta: The Physical, Social and Cultural Fabric of “Outer City” and Inner Suburb
  Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  College of Architecture, Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium
• Art Papers Live! Lecture Series Presents Two Contemporary French Artists
  Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
  Georgia Tech Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship
  Fourth floor, College of Management