About the School
Academics
Learn more about our civil and environmental engineering programs and discover ways to enhance your degree.
Research
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Prospective Students
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Academic & Research Groups
There are six areas of specialization within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Learn more about each group's educational and research focus.
Recent News
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Programs Maintain High Rankings
In U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 list of the best engineering graduate schools, Georgia Tech’s civil engineering program is ranked No. 3 and environmental engineering is listed at No. 4.
In U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 list of the best engineering graduate schools, Georgia Tech’s civil engineering program is ranked No. 3 and environmental engineering is listed at No. 4.
Remaining Civil: 125 Years of Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech
At Georgia Tech, civil engineering has grown and evolved significantly since the program was established 125 years ago. What began with one instructor and a handful of students is now one of the top programs in the nation.
At Georgia Tech, civil engineering has grown and evolved significantly since the program was established 125 years ago. What began with one instructor and a handful of students is now one of the top programs in the nation.
Rising From the Ashes: A Hidden Supply of Critical Elements
Researchers in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering have developed a method to recover rare earth elements from coal fly ash. Rare earth elements (REEs) help power electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, MRI machines, smartphones, and defense systems because of their unusually strong magnetic and electrical properties.
Georgia Tech Research
Researchers in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering have developed a method to recover rare earth elements from coal fly ash. Rare earth elements (REEs) help power electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, MRI machines, smartphones, and defense systems because of their unusually strong magnetic and electrical properties.
Data Centers, Microbes, and the Future of Water Reuse
As metro Atlanta becomes a magnet for hyperscale data centers, the region faces a twin challenge: securing enough water to cool these facilities while ensuring that wastewater reuse doesn't introduce new public health risks. Assistant Professor Katherine Graham is using viruses, bacteria, and advanced analytics to understand how water reuse and cooling systems can support data center growth without compromising community health.
Georgia Tech Research
As metro Atlanta becomes a magnet for hyperscale data centers, the region faces a twin challenge: securing enough water to cool these facilities while ensuring that wastewater reuse doesn't introduce new public health risks. Assistant Professor Katherine Graham is using viruses, bacteria, and advanced analytics to understand how water reuse and cooling systems can support data center growth without compromising community health.
Kevin Haas Recognized with Outstanding Teacher Award
Professor Kevin Haas's teaching philosophy centers on innovation, engagement, and the creation of supportive learning environments. Haas is one of eight faculty members recognized with the College of Engineering's fifth annual Faculty Excellence Awards.
College of Engineering
Professor Kevin Haas's teaching philosophy centers on innovation, engagement, and the creation of supportive learning environments. Haas is one of eight faculty members recognized with the College of Engineering's fifth annual Faculty Excellence Awards.
Five GT Students Receive Prestigious Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Environmental engineering major Swathi Mugundu Pradeep will intern at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. Mugundu Pradeep’s research focuses on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through large-scale tree planting programs and quantifying carbon sequestration using field measurements and advanced data analysis.
Office of Undergraduate Education & Student Success
Environmental engineering major Swathi Mugundu Pradeep will intern at the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi. Mugundu Pradeep’s research focuses on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through large-scale tree planting programs and quantifying carbon sequestration using field measurements and advanced data analysis.
After 60 Years, He Finally Made It to Commencement
88-year-old Kenneth Grundborg was sent to war zones by the Army before he could walk at graduation for either of his two civil engineering degrees. This year, he walked across the stage.
College of Engineering
88-year-old Kenneth Grundborg was sent to war zones by the Army before he could walk at graduation for either of his two civil engineering degrees. This year, he walked across the stage.