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Water engineer Katherine Graham says Paris’ river pollution is common for large cities with old infrastructure that combines sewer and stormwater pipes.

With their shared interest in sustainable building practices, civil engineering students Arya Desai and Jackie Zong assembled a new student organization to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s annual Solar Decathlon—and won first place in the single-family housing division.

A Q&A with Frederick Law Olmsted Professor John E. Taylor and Senior Research Engineer Neda Mohammadi about how digital twin technology can be used to address community problems.

Replacing outdated infrastructure is costly but the cost of inaction may be higher, Professor Susan Burns explains in the latest episode of the Generating Buzz podcast.

Georgia Tech has won first place at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Sustainable Solutions Competition. Georgia Tech bested 17 other teams from around the country in the event, which was part of the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships at Brigham Young University June 20-22.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s graduate programs have been ranked in the top five for the third year in a row.

The Westside Community Connector Bridge Class received an Outstanding Project Award from the Structural Engineers Association of Georgia. The interdisciplinary graduate course challenged students to design a pedestrian bridge from the John Lewis Student Center to Science Square.

Three CEE alumni were among 30 graduates honored by the College of Engineering at the 2024 Alumni Awards Induction Ceremony in Atlanta. They were celebrated for their contributions to the engineering profession, career accomplishments, and the ways they’ve enhanced the lives of others both personally and professionally.

Jarin's participation in the rigorous NSF I-Corps program pushed her to make the most out of her entrepreneurial and doctoral journey. She continues to demonstrate her willingness to take risks and face new challenges during her time at Tech.   

Faculty members Sheng Dai and Jennifer Kaiser have been selected for appointments to endowed positions within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Georgia Tech has helped the civil engineering master’s graduate overcome a troubled past to create a new future for himself.

CEE students were recognized for their work by industry professionals, again winning first, second, and third place in a regional competition for the second consecutive year.

The EcoPeach Solutions team designed a modular, aeroponic crop system that could one day be used to provide fresh food to planetary habitats on the moon and Mars.

At the forefront of her laboratory’s efforts to develop alternative water disinfection technologies, Jarin’s work offers promising solutions to mitigate the risks associated with traditional chlorine-based treatments. 

Mokhtarian is one of five College of Engineering faculty members honored with Regents’ appointments by the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents. The titles are the highest distinction from the system and recognize faculty members for academic, innovation, and entrepreneurial excellence.

Surrounded by experiments and scientific inquiry from a young age, Mo Jarin’s fascination with the world of research was sparked early in life. Learn more about Jarin, a Ph.D. student in environmental engineering, and her quest for innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal triumphs in the world of environmental engineering.

Two teams of students were awarded $5,000 each in the fourth annual Entrepreneurial Impact Competition: Civil and Environmental Engineering’s answer to reality show “Shark Tank.”

Projects from three Georgia communities were honored with international awards at the 2024 Taipei Smart City Summit and Expo. This includes the development of public safety digital twins in Columbus and Warner Robins, Ga., led by researchers from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.