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Reusable Ionic Liquid Enables Extraction of Precious Rare-earth Elements from Coal Fly Ash

A close up of coal ash and a silver instrument in a dish held by hands in white latex gloves

Researchers from Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering have discovered a way to extract rare-earth elements—essential ingredients for nearly all modern electronics—from the ash left behind at coal-burning power plants using a non-toxic ionic liquid.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Marine Animals Inspire New Approaches to Structural Topology Optimization

PhD Student Emily Sanders, left, and Professor Glaucio Paulino, right, hold red 3-D printed models as they stand on a campus sidewalk surrounded by greenery.

A mollusk and shrimp are two unlikely marine animals that are playing a very important role in engineering. The bodies of both animals illustrate how natural features, like the structures of their bones and shells, can be borrowed to enhance the performance of engineered structures and materials, like bridges and airplanes. 

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Zhou Receives American Chemical Society Graduate Student Award

The American Chemical Society has honored a School of Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral student for his research productivity and academic performance

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Winning Teams Display Innovative Technology at Entrepreneurial Impact Competition

Timothy Purvis, wearing a blue collared shirt, speaks during the virtual Entrepreneurial Impact Competition. At the bottom of the screen are boxes with the other participants, and the Georgia Tech logo is at the bottom right.

In the first annual Entrepreneurial Impact Competition, the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering celebrated innovation and recognized two student teams with $5,000 prizes for their ideas to detect microplastics and disinfect drinking water.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling isn’t just for high-profile political figures. At Georgia Tech, we have women who are making new strides in a wide range of male-dominated fields, at all levels. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we have asked a few of them to share their journeys and achievements, along with their advice for other women who hope to one day lead at Georgia Tech and in the broader community.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Four Finalists to Compete in Entrepreneurial Impact Competition

Following an open call for entries from students in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, four finalists were selected for the final round of the first annual Entrepreneurial Impact Competition on Friday, March 19th at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Video: CEE Panel Discussion on Race

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering leadership team held a panel and open discussion on George Floyd’s death, race in America, and envisioning a better future on June 10.

Friday, June 12, 2020

The Intersection of Skyscrapers and Trees

Emily Alcazar’s work in structural topology optimization creates buildings that mimic natural beauty

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Two CEE Students Awarded Scholarships from American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute Georgia Chapter has selected Luna Al-Hasani as the winner of its $5,000 Robert H. Kulman Student Scholarship and Graduate Student Daniel Benkeser has been selected as the recipient of the LaGrit F. "Sam" Morris Student Scholarship.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Luo receives ACS Graduate Student Award

The American Chemical Society has honored a School of Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral student for his research productivity and academic performance.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

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