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From groundbreaking research and innovative teaching to campus operations and community initiatives, these stories showcase our commitment to progress and stewardship.

Understanding the Data Center Building Boom

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Mercury ID
679428
Feb 24, 2026

Explosive data center growth requires research to inform policies which manage the building of this critical infrastructure.

Sustainable Development Goals Week Highlights Commitment to Advancing Sustainability

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<p>Students, faculty, and research faculty share their sustainable development projects at an SDG poster session during 2025's SDG Week.</p>

Mercury ID
679426
Feb 24, 2026

The campus community is invited to participate in a week of events that increase awareness and actions to advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

2026 BBISS Sustainability Showcase Recap: Resilience Is About Systems

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Mercury ID
679363
Feb 18, 2026

Across disciplines and scales, a unifying theme emerged: resilience is not a single solution. It is a systems-level challenge requiring integration across science and technology, policy, communities, and human experience.

Yuanzhi Tang Named Executive Director of the Strategic Energy Institute

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Yuanzhi Tang
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<p>Yuanzhi Tang</p>

Mercury ID
679151
Feb 02, 2026

Georgia Tech has appointed Yuanzhi Tang as executive director of the Strategic Energy Institute (SEI), effective Feb. 1.

Tech Celebrates its Fourth Annual Sustainable Development Goals Week March 2-6

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Mercury ID
679165
Jan 29, 2026

Sustainable Development Goals Week (March 2-6, 2026) brings together students, faculty, and staff to take action and learn about sustainable development.

2026 Sustainability Showcase

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Mercury ID
679066
Jan 28, 2026

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems holds its signature event each year in the Spring called the Sustainability Showcase, where Georgia Tech researchers, students, staff, and partners share their work with the sustainability community.

Georgia Tech Energy Policy and Innovation Center Launches Interactive Dashboard

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Mercury ID
678970
Jan 13, 2026

Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy and Innovation Center has collaborated with Dan Matisoff, EPIcenter’s faculty affiliate, to develop a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Data Dashboard to provide clear, accessible insights into the rapidly evolving SAF market.

Tech Square 3 Reaches Major Milestone

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<p>A staircase inside George Tower | Scheller Tower</p>

Mercury ID
678941
Jan 07, 2026

Officially named George Tower | Scheller Tower, the first three floors of the new facility open to the campus community Monday, Jan. 12.

Georgia Tech Earns Spot in Princeton Review's 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

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<p>Logo of The Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools 2026</p>

Mercury ID
678811
Dec 05, 2025

Building on the recognition from last year, Georgia Tech again makes the cut.

Connecting Communities: Georgia Tech’s Community-Engaged Research Council Drives Engagement and Impact

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<p>Grant readiness training participants and facilitators, pictured at the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance's Outdoor Activity Center. Photo includes: Kristin Janacek (BBISS), Thomas Fuentes (Cascade Springs Nature Preserve), Awaz Jabari (Refugee Women's Network), Anurupa Roy (Center for Sustainable Communities), Freddie Stevens III (Re'Gen Community Advisory), Chuck Barlow Sr. (Henderson School Alumni Association and Trust), Katie Kissel (Unearthing Farm and Market), Anna Tinoco Santiago (SCoRE), Tia Davis (ArtsXChange), Cassandra Knight (Henderson School Alumni Association and Trust), Desiree Jones (Georgia Advancing Communities Together), Alexandra Dalmau Rodriguez (SCoRE), Pabitra Poudyel (Refugee Women's Network), Katie O'Connell (Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning), Ruthie Yow (SCoRE), and Meena Khodayar (Refugee Women's Network) </p>

Mercury ID
678771
Dec 04, 2025

Georgia Tech has considerable expertise in community engagement. The CER council connects all the initiatives around campus adding impact and reach to everyone's efforts.

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