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
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.
‘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
Three is the magic number for GT-ASCE’s commercial conversion project Blossom Borough.
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.
Geomatics Class Utilizing New State-of-the-Art Surveying Equipment
Tackling civil engineering's oldest skills with 21st-century tools.
The Researcher Driven to Curb Soul-Crushing Commutes
CEE’s Angshuman Guin learned to drive on the narrow suburban roads of Durgapur, India, where double-digit speeds could induce panic. He still can’t escape gridlock — because he's made it his life’s work.