YJSP crew poses with their rocket after a successful launch
Earlier this month, the Yellow Jacket Space Program launched the largest rocket ever constructed by Georgia Tech students with eyes on becoming the first collegiate space team to reach space.

$2.3B Qcells Solar Power Investment Holds Major Potential for Georgia

Qcells, a solar power company, plans to build a $2.3 billion manufacturing complex just north of Atlanta in Cartersville to not only make state-of-the-art components for solar panels, but also to build complete panels used in a variety of settings, from houses to large-scale commercial and industrial solar arrays.
Jan 23, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech experts are at the forefront of technology and research that could revamp clean energy infrastructure in our state.

School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences to Offer Three New Undergraduate Degrees — Including Interdisciplinary Environmental Science Major

Earth (Credit: NASA/Joshua Stevens)
Jan 23, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
The expanded undergraduate degree offerings are designed to continue Georgia Tech’s reputation for academic rigor — and also reflect trends in student interests, as well as current and forecasted needs in the job marketplace.

Ecolabels, Innovation, and Green Market Transformation: Learning to LEED

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, a certified “Living Building,” at Georgia Tech, is a case study in Matisoff's book. Credit: Daniel Matisoff
Jan 19, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
Daniel Matisoff's book traces the curve of ecolabel adoption in the building market, revealing how it has transformed the economy and construction industry to achieve green market transformation.

Cutting Emissions Isn’t Enough. We Need to Scrub Carbon Directly from the Air

Postdoctoral fellow Poorandokht Kashkouli, seated, discusses test data from their direct air capture rig with Ryan Lively, left, and Chris Jones. The system pulls air across filter materials to remove carbon dioxide. (Photo: Candler Hobbs)
Jan 19, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
New Direct Air Capture Center will leverage Georgia Tech’s leadership in a burgeoning field.

Georgia Tech Launches Climate Action Planning Process

Jan 10, 2023 - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech strives to be a leader in climate action across the Institute’s operational, educational, research, and economic development missions.

Campus Prepares for Winter Weather Threat over Holiday Break

Georgia Tech historic marker covered in snow during a 2014 winter weather event. Photographer: Rob Felt
Dec 21, 2022 - Atlanta, GA
With freezing temperatures and wind chills below zero, this could be the coldest weekend Atlanta has had in years.
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Change begins at Georgia Tech, and for proof, look no further than the 2023 'Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

Thomas Leads National Academy Report on Evaluating Low-Carbon Emissions

Adapted illustration from the cover of the National Academy of Sciences report titled "Current Methods for Life Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States." Credit: NASEM
Dec 02, 2022 - Atlanta, GA
The report presents life-cycle assessment as an essential tool in helping researchers and policymakers evaluate low-carbon fuel standards to reduce emissions.

Rogue Waves of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Rogue waves can cause colossal damage if not avoided. Credit: John Lund, Getty Images
Nov 08, 2022 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers examined how rogue waves form and analyzed the likelihood that a ship would encounter them while navigating the rough waters of intense storms.
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