Student in the lab working with a sample
Energy
February 6, 2025
Unearthing Climate Solutions
1 min read
Georgia Tech researchers explore how to improve the planet, one rock at a time.
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Georgia Tech's Scott Duncan welcome remarks at the Microgrid workshop
Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Research
February 4, 2025
Tech Square Microgrid Workshop Sparks Ideas For Energy Resiliency Assets
3 min read
Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute (SEI), Southern Company, and Georgia Power hosted a workshop aimed at imparting new information and sparking innovative ideas around the Tech Square Microgrid (TSMG) and the use of its data in education and research
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House with solar panels on the roof
Economic Development and Policy, Energy, Policy, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts, Research
January 30, 2025
Solar Rebound: The Behavioral Economics Behind Increased Electricity Use
3 min read
A recent study by Matthew E. Oliver from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his co-authors, Juan Moreno-Cruz from the University of Waterloo and Kenneth Gillingham from Yale University, delves into the solar rebound effect.
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Andrei Fedorov
Energy, Research
January 24, 2025
Andrei Fedorov Selected as Part of Major International Research Initiative in Big Data and AI for Energy
2 min read
The program, Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem (ASPIRE) for Top Scientists, is funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency. It will receive approximately $3.2 million in funding over five years.
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A female student operating a knitting machine in a research lab at Georgia Tech.
Energy
January 22, 2025
The Year in Photos
1 min read
See our photographers’ best shots and discover unseen gems in this collection.
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Researchers launch a a lightweight, balloon-borne instrument to collect data. "To keep advancing, we need scientists who can determine what data we need, collect that data, and solve problems," Bracco says. (NOAA)
Computer Science/Information Technology and Security, Energy, Environment, Physics and Physical Sciences, Research
January 22, 2025
At the Intersection of Climate and AI, Machine Learning is Revolutionizing Climate Science
4 min read
A Georgia Tech-led review paper recently published in Nature Reviews Physics is exploring the ways machine learning is revolutionizing the field of climate physics — and the role human scientists might play.
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Three Mile Island Nuclear site
Energy, Research
January 10, 2025
AI’s Energy Demands Spark Nuclear Revival
2 min read
Professor Anna Erickson highlights the reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1 as a crucial step in meeting the growing energy demands of AI data centers with carbon-free nuclear power, aligning with Microsoft's sustainability goals.
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The global ocean’s surface temperature was still well above average going into 2025. Meaghan Skinner Photography/Moment via Getty Images
Energy
January 9, 2025
2024’s Extreme Ocean Heat Breaks Records Again, Leaving 2 Mysteries to Solve
4 min read
In fact, every decade since 1984, when satellite recordkeeping of ocean temperatures started, has been warmer than the previous one.
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Historical sign depicting information about Tech Tower
Energy
January 7, 2025
Finalists Chosen in Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research Search
1 min read
Georgia Tech’s Executive Vice President for Research search committee has selected three finalists.
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Portrait of Johney Green, SEI EAB Member
Energy, Engineering, Research
December 17, 2024
Georgia Tech Alum Johney Green Selected as New Lab Director at the Savannah River National Laboratory
4 min read
Johney Green Jr., M.S. ME 1993, Ph.D. ME 2000, has been chosen to serve as the new laboratory director for Savannah River National Laboratory. A proud Yellow Jacket, Green currently serves on the Strategic Energy Institute’s External Advisory Board.
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Image with GT researchers Tequila Harris, Matt McDowell, Anna Erickson, Wenting Sun, Valerie Thomas, Adam Steinberg, and Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena
Energy, Research
December 9, 2024
Powering Up
2 min read
Our researchers are creating new technologies that pollute less and store more energy — while also ensuring the manufacturing process is clean.
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Matthew McDowell, Associate Professor, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and SEI Initiative Lead for Energy Storage
Energy, Research
December 5, 2024
Matthew McDowell Selected as Associate Chair for Research
2 min read
Associate Professor Matthew McDowell has been selected as the next Associate Chair for Research in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He will step into the role on January 1, 2025.
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Portrait of Tequila Harris
Energy, Research
December 2, 2024
SEI Initiative Lead Profile: Tequila Harris
6 min read
This is a brief Q&A with Tequila Harris, who leads energy and manufacturing initiative at the Strategic Energy Institute. Harris discusses her research and how it influences the energy and manufacturing initiatives at Georgia Tech.
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Portrait of Marta Hatzell
Energy, Research
December 1, 2024
Marta Hatzell Appointed Interim Deputy Director of the Strategic Energy Institute
2 min read
Associate Professor Marta Hatzell has been appointed interim deputy director of the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute (SEI).
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Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science Under Secretary Geri Richmond with Georgia Tech Researchers
Energy, Research
November 22, 2024
Under Secretary Visits Georgia Tech, Strengthens Collaboration With DOE
2 min read
On Monday, Nov. 18, Under Secretary Geri Richmond visited Georgia Tech to meet with students and faculty and discuss future opportunities for collaboration. 
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Default Image: Research at Georgia Tech
Energy, Research
November 5, 2024
Fueling the Future: Georgia Tech and Drawdown Georgia Business Compact Convene Experts to Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Southeast
1 min read
Promise for Southeast to emerge as a hub for sustainable aviation fuel production
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Default Image: Research at Georgia Tech
Energy, Engineering, Research
October 30, 2024
Southern Company and Smart Wires Team Up with Georgia Tech to Revolutionize Georgia’s Power Grid
4 min read
Southern Company, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Smart Wires, and other partners have announced that they are collaborating on a new U.S. Department of Energy-funded project.
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Saman Zonouz is a Georgia Tech associate professor and lead researcher for the DerGuard project.
Computer Science/Information Technology and Security, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Research, Student and Faculty
October 18, 2024
Georgia Tech Cybersecurity Goes Green with $4.6 Million DOE Grant
3 min read
Georgia Tech researchers received a $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance cybersecurity for renewable energy technologies.
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An Adobe stock conceptual image of a lighted bulb in the dirt illustrating new technology that draws energy from dirt.
Energy, Environment
October 11, 2024
Soil-Powered Fuel Cell Makes List of Best Sustainability Designs
2 min read
New technology being developed at Georgia Tech placed in Fast Company’s list of the best sustainability-focused designs of 2024.
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Partners of the facility gathered for an official ribbon cutting ceremony.
Energy, Engineering, Institute Leadership, Research
October 3, 2024
Innovation at Scale: Georgia Tech Unveils New Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Pilot Facility
4 min read
The facility will serve as a test bed for scaling up manufacturing innovations in areas like clean water, flexible electronics, and solar cell and battery production, bringing discoveries one step closer to market viability.
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