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Academics
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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
Graduate Programs Ranked Second and Fourth in the Nation
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s graduate programs have climbed in national rankings. In U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 list of the nation’s best engineering graduate schools, Georgia Tech’s civil engineering program is ranked No. 2 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.
Sparking New Ideas on How Wildfire Influences Climate
Decimated forests, depleted crops, and destroyed buildings are the hallmark of wildfire devastation. Another is the effect on air quality and even the entire climate system. Researchers at Georgia Tech offer solutions for not only surviving — but also benefiting from — fire.
Despite Equal Publication Success in Climate Science, Women Leave the Field Earlier Than Men
A century-long analysis of publication data, led by CEE's Director of Collaborative Innovation Chris C. Martin, looks at the gender dynamics in a field that combines male- and female-dominated focus areas.
‘Biochar’ Can Naturally Clean the Pollution that Rain Washes Off Georgia’s Roads
A new study shows how the material made from leaves and branches that collect on forest floors can be mixed with local soil to filter out road grime before it reaches waterways.
Sustainable Solutions Team Wins National Competition for Third Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, a Georgia Tech team placed first at the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships.
Tech’s Youngest Roll Call Donor
When 9-year-old Trey Turnipseed III donated $3 to Roll Call, it wasn’t just a nice gesture—it was the continuation of a family legacy started by his grandfather, George Ben Turnipseed, CE 69.