Georgia Tech's College of Engineering consistently produces articles, content, and videos highlighting our students, staff, faculty, and research. This includes stories about artificial intelligence, robots, engineering systems, space exploration and rockets, medical advances, and more.
Three-Peat: Sustainable Solutions Team Wins National Competition Again
The team of civil and environmental engineering students won first place in the American Society of Civil Engineers challenge, which asks groups to incorporate sustainability into everyday engineering problems in creative ways.
The team of civil and environmental engineering students won first place in the American Society of Civil Engineers challenge, which asks groups to incorporate sustainability into everyday engineering problems in creative ways.
Elizabeth Qian Lands NSF’s Early Career Award
The sought-after funding will advance the AE assistant professor's efforts to combine results from different simulation models when making engineering design decisions.
The sought-after funding will advance the AE assistant professor's efforts to combine results from different simulation models when making engineering design decisions.
Despite Equal Publication Success in Climate Science, Women Leave the Field Earlier Than Men
A century-long analysis of publication data looks at the gender dynamics in a field that combines male- and female-dominated focus areas.
A century-long analysis of publication data 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.
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.
Lighting the Way to Faster Data Transfer
With support from DARPA, researcher Ali Adibi aims to dramatically boost the speed and density of data transmission in digital systems by using light instead of electricity.
With support from DARPA, researcher Ali Adibi aims to dramatically boost the speed and density of data transmission in digital systems by using light instead of electricity.
These ‘Exploding’ Capsules Could Deliver Insulin Without a Needle
Engineers use sodium bicarb to “self-pressurize” a pill able to deliver drugs that usually require injection directly to the small intestine.
Engineers use sodium bicarb to “self-pressurize” a pill able to deliver drugs that usually require injection directly to the small intestine.
Engineering 21st Century Flight
The new ideas and emerging designs that will carry us (and our cargo) safely into the sky will be more sustainable environmentally and economically thanks to the work of Georgia Tech engineers.
The new ideas and emerging designs that will carry us (and our cargo) safely into the sky will be more sustainable environmentally and economically thanks to the work of Georgia Tech engineers.
Strong Year Three Finish Sets Up EcoCAR Team for Final Push
After a second-place finish at last year’s competition, the Georgia Tech car needed to perform even better in 2025 under much tougher scrutiny. And it did.
After a second-place finish at last year’s competition, the Georgia Tech car needed to perform even better in 2025 under much tougher scrutiny. And it did.
Tim Lieuwen Receives ASME Medal, the Society’s Highest Honor
AE faculty member and ME alumnus recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy.
AE faculty member and ME alumnus recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy.
Space Station Testing Will Evaluate Photovoltaic Materials
Georgia Tech researchers are sending 18 photovoltaic cells to the International Space Station for a study of how space conditions affect the devices’ operation over time.
Georgia Tech researchers are sending 18 photovoltaic cells to the International Space Station for a study of how space conditions affect the devices’ operation over time.
The Slow and the Furious: The Researcher Driven to Curb Atlanta’s Soul-Crushing Commute
A civil engineer’s unexpected path to Georgia Tech is paved with detours, data, and a dose of humor.
A civil engineer’s unexpected path to Georgia Tech is paved with detours, data, and a dose of humor.
National Report Urges FAA to Overhaul Air Traffic Controller Hiring and Training
Aerospace engineering professor Karen Feigh cowrote a National Academies review of a national shortage that impacts 45,000 daily commercial flights.
Aerospace engineering professor Karen Feigh cowrote a National Academies review of a national shortage that impacts 45,000 daily commercial flights.
How New Information Triggers the Brain to Navigate Changing Environments
Biomedical engineers show how two brain regions quickly adapt to shift focus from one planned destination to another.
Biomedical engineers show how two brain regions quickly adapt to shift focus from one planned destination to another.
Georgia College, Georgia Tech Create Dual-Degree Pathway for Aspiring Engineers
After three years of study, high-achieving students in STEM majors at Georgia College & State University can transfer into a Georgia Tech engineering program and earn a bachelor's degree from both institutions.
After three years of study, high-achieving students in STEM majors at Georgia College & State University can transfer into a Georgia Tech engineering program and earn a bachelor's degree from both institutions.
Alex Abramson Receives NSF CAREER Award
The ChBE researcher will use the five-year grant to develop a system that allows implantable and wearable devices to communicate with each other, no matter where they are in the body.
The ChBE researcher will use the five-year grant to develop a system that allows implantable and wearable devices to communicate with each other, no matter where they are in the body.
Winning the Zero-Sum Game
In the quest to ensure drones and other autonomous vehicles operate safely, engineers have to out-think the malicious attackers who might try to take over.
In the quest to ensure drones and other autonomous vehicles operate safely, engineers have to out-think the malicious attackers who might try to take over.
Georgia Tech Motorsports Ties Best-Ever Finish at Formula SAE Michigan
The team's formula-style race car drove to a third-place overall finish among 108 teams and won an endurance race that proved the reliability and efficiency of the students' design. It was the first podium finish for the Georgia Tech team in two decades.
The team's formula-style race car drove to a third-place overall finish among 108 teams and won an endurance race that proved the reliability and efficiency of the students' design. It was the first podium finish for the Georgia Tech team in two decades.
To Mach 5 and Beyond
Mechanical engineer Anirban Mazumdar and his team are developing the control systems and intelligent algorithms to enable safe flight at incredible speeds for uncrewed — and maybe one day passenger-carrying — hypersonic aircraft.
Mechanical engineer Anirban Mazumdar and his team are developing the control systems and intelligent algorithms to enable safe flight at incredible speeds for uncrewed — and maybe one day passenger-carrying — hypersonic aircraft.
$20M Project Aims to Turn Aluminum Scrap Into Energy
ME's Aaron Stebner will lead the Army-funded effort to create a highly effective reaction with the metal that produces low-cost, clean hydrogen.
ME's Aaron Stebner will lead the Army-funded effort to create a highly effective reaction with the metal that produces low-cost, clean hydrogen.
A New Metal Design for Solid-State Batteries
Combining the lithium commonly used in batteries with softer sodium metal yields a solid-state battery that has improved performance and requires lower pressure than many solid battery designs.
Combining the lithium commonly used in batteries with softer sodium metal yields a solid-state battery that has improved performance and requires lower pressure than many solid battery designs.