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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
Culture Shift: Curriculum Change Anchors Undergrad Experience with Innovative Courses, Professional Skills
Beginning this year, all students will take a series of four classes that will be required courses for all undergrads, representing the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s most significant curriculum update in 25 years.
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.
Bridging the Gap: Reusing Wind Turbine Blades to Build Bridges
CEE students and alumni participated in a multi-disciplinary project to build a pedestrian bridge using decommissioned wind turbine blades in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park.
CEE Graduates Honored with Engineering Alumni Awards
Three CEE alumni were among 30 graduates honored by the College of Engineering at the 2025 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.
Hyatt Lecture: Jacob Tzegaegbe’s equation for career changes in any season of life
At the Spring 2025 Hyatt Lecture on Feb. 13, Tzegaegbe shared his decision-making framework along with stories from his life to help students as they begin their own career journeys.
CEE Alumni, Faculty Honored in Education, Industry and Service in Georgia
Five CEE alumni and faculty were among the fifteen engineers selected to receive the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers’ annual Engineer of the Year Awards.
Using Hemp in Building Insulation Could Make Structures Greener, Create Jobs, and Be a Profitable Industry
CEE researchers’ analysis outlines a path to a U.S. construction market for hemp-based fibers, which are already used for clothing and biodegradable plastics.