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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.

From the Ground Up: How University-Community Partnerships Are Advancing the Energy Transition

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Mercury ID
681505
Oct 21, 2026

Collaborating with communities can be a way to accelerate emerging energy transition technologies.

University Energy Institute Leaders Gather at Georgia Tech to Discuss Resilient Energy Futures

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<p>2026 University Energy Institute Leadership Collaborative Summit Attendees</p>

Mercury ID
681487
Oct 20, 2026

Leaders from university energy institutes across the country gathered at Georgia Tech Oct. 14 – 15 for the 2026 University Energy Institute Leadership Collaborative (UEILC) Summit.

Campuswide Waste Bin Standardization Aims to Optimize Landfill Diversion

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<p>Newly update waste bin station located in the Student Center.</p>

Mercury ID
681398
Oct 08, 2026

Georgia Tech is making waste sorting standardized and more sustainable.

EPIcenter Webinar Series Explores the Future of Nuclear Energy

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Mercury ID
681343
Oct 02, 2026

A three-part webinar series hosted by Georgia Tech's Energy Policy and Innovation Center provided an accessible introduction to the science, economics, policy, and geopolitics shaping the future of nuclear energy.

October Events Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month

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<p>Image of micromobility user in the EcoCommons performance landscape adjacent to The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design</p>

Mercury ID
681316
Sep 30, 2026

Georgia Tech will host sustainability-focused events throughout the month.

Georgia Tech Hosts Macro-Energy Systems Workshop

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<p>2026 MES Workshop Participants at the Kendeda Building for Innovative Design at Georgia Tech </p>

Mercury ID
681344
Sep 28, 2026

Georgia Tech hosted more than 130 students, researchers, and energy professionals for the fourth Macro-Energy Systems Workshop, chaired by Micah Ziegler, to strengthen collaboration across the macro-energy systems community.

BBISS Insights Series #1 Reflection: AI, Digital Twins, and Infrastructure Resilience

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Mercury ID
681180
Sep 16, 2026

AI, digital twins, and advanced data analytics can be used to translate operational data into useful decisions when combined with human expertise.

Supporting Community-Led Flood Resilience

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<p>Alex Robel</p>

Mercury ID
681109
Sep 09, 2026

The CHORUS research project will combine advanced flood modeling, artificial intelligence, and community partnerships to help coastal residents in Georgia and New York evaluate flooding solutions and shape resilience planning.

Nine BBISS Faculty Fellows Appointed

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<p>(L to R, Top to Bottom) Heidi Biggs, Jennifer Bowen, Gaurav Doshi, Xindi He, Guoxiang (Emma) Hu, Suhas Jain, Patrick Kastner, Cindy Kaiying Lin, and Julia Yang.</p>

Mercury ID
681058
Sep 03, 2026

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems (BBISS) has appointed nine new faculty fellows for 2026, selected for their leadership in sustainability research.

Getting Food to the Neighborhoods That Need It Most

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<p>L to R: Carl DiSalvo, Ingeborg Rocker, Nicole Kennard, Johannes Milz, and Vanshika Kumar.</p>

Mercury ID
681003
Aug 28, 2026

Nicole Kennard researches Atlanta's food system using mapping and visualization techniques.

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