About the School
Academics
Learn more about our civil and environmental engineering programs and discover ways to enhance your degree.
Research
Explore the impressive range of ground-breaking research conducted at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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
Georgia Tech Ranks High Again on List of Nation's Top Civil and Environmental Engineering Undergrad Programs
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024 list of the nation’s best undergraduate engineering programs, cementing the top tier reputation of civil and environmental engineering at Georgia Tech.
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.
Unpacking the Formula of Traffic
As synonymous with the holidays as food and family is the stress of travel. Before an expected 104 million people hit the roadways this holiday weekend, the inaugural episode of the Generating Buzz podcast explores the root cause of the delays with Michael Hunter, a professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Shea Rathbun Earns Kanders Churchill Scholarship
Recent civil engineering graduate Shea Rathbun has been awarded a Kanders Churchill scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge in 2024. She is one of only two students selected each year for the prestigious scholarship to study science policy.
Sofía Pérez-Guzmán Recognized for Exceptional Dissertation
Assistant Professor Sofía Pérez-Guzmán was named the recipient of the 2023 Elwood S. Buffa Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Decision Sciences Institute.
Finding a Better Way to Use Cameras to Reduce Crime
Areas of a middle Georgia city have experienced a 20% reduction in crime after deploying a system of mobile cameras guided by an algorithm developed by Georgia Tech researchers. The team, led by Professor John Taylor, uses artificial intelligence to sift through years of historical crime data to predict where future crimes are likely to happen.
Tepolak Seth Selected as Student Commencement Speaker
The civil engineering master's candidate is one of four students selected as Commencement reflection speakers. The honor presents an opportunity to address their fellow graduates, professors, and loved ones.
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