Since the Institute constructed its own electrical grid and steam system in 1952 and converted the Holland Plant from coal to natural gas, effectively reducing emissions produced on campus, commitment to sustainability has been a driving force within the Tech community. This April, help continue this long-standing tradition and join the Tech community in its annual celebration of Earth Day and campus sustainability efforts. This year’s theme for Tech’s annual Earth Day celebration is Amplify Impact, referencing the Institute’s Strategic Plan, and calling everyone to positively contribute to our community and to making the Earth a better place.
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Earth Day at Georgia Tech
Celebrate Earth day with the Georgia Tech community every day throughout the week of April 19-22. Partake in the week’s festivities by volunteering, touring the new EcoCommons, and much more.
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Sustainability and Research
As a research institution, sustainability is at the forefront of our researchers’ minds and remains a driving goal of many labs across campus. Catch up with the most recent advances made by members of the GT community, such as producing cleaner and more sustainable fertilizer, and hear faculty members’ thoughts on how sustainability goals impact the field of engineering.
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Community Garden
As a member of the Tech community, you have access to the Georgia Tech Community Garden. The garden is student-run but accessible to everyone on campus. Small plots are available for individual use or you can join a group and get a plot together!
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Farm Share and Faculty Chickens
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Christine Valle and Larry Jacobs take advantage of Georgia Tech’s farm share.
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David Torello, Lecturer in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and a faculty mentor for the Clark Scholars program, raises chickens in his own backyard.
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Rachael Smith’s Imperfect Sustainability
“One of my goals in the last year has been to become ‘imperfectly sustainable.’ I’ve taken small steps such as switching to cloth napkins, buying reusable produce bags, using bar soap and shampoo, and even starting our own compost. The major transformation has happened in my backyard though! We installed a raised garden bed last spring and just recently started our second growing season by planting lettuce, kale, cucumbers, and two kinds of peppers in the bed. Additionally, we have tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and various herbs growing in pots. I'm excited about this small measure of food security and look forward to sharing our bounty with friends and neighbors!"
— Rachael Smith, Corporate Relations Manager for the Master of Science in Analytics Program (ISyE)
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Explore Farmers Markets
Visit a variety of farmers markets all the way from Alpharetta to Woodstock!
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Melissa Hubbs’ Personal Farm and Goat Milk Soap
“I absolutely love gardening, and farming for many reasons! I love the work, and the benefits. Knowing that I am getting great quality organic produce, and I get to make great Goat Milk Soap and Lotions from my own goats that provide the natural fertilizer for my garden. People often ask why I make the commute to GT, I simply respond, ‘I love where I work, and I love where I live!’
— Melissa Hubbs, Financial Manager (CEE)
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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage this Month
Coming up in May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with the Tech community in April while everyone is still on campus! This month, the Office of Student Diversity Programs is hosting the Institute’s first ever campus-wide Asian American Pacific Islander month. The celebration entails a series of workshops, giveaways, and much more.
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Dr. Renita Washington’s work highlighted in the Effective Team Dynamics Initiatives Blog
As a member of the Effective Team Dynamics Initiative (ETD), Dr. Renita Washington, Georgia Tech’s Academic Advising Manager in the school of Materials Science and Engineering, shares her expertise in effective team dynamics and CliftonStrengths from her experience as a Strengths coach and a certified facilitator of the Clifton Discovery Course. Dr. Washington is helping to pave a path for better teaching and learning for all through her dedication to the ETD initiative.
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity virtually during Earth Day and beyond. Volunteers can write a letter of support to a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer, sign a virtual beam for a new Atlanta Habitat homebuyer, build a hands-on project at home, or become a stewardship volunteer.
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Georgia Tech New Hires
The College of Engineering recently hired 56 new employees across its different departments from January to March of 2021. Congratulations and welcome to Georgia Tech!
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Faculty Promotions
The College of Engineering promoted 22 faculty members in the 2020-2021 year. Congratulations to all and thank you for your dedication to the college!
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Service Anniversaries
These are our CoE service anniversaries for March and April. Thank you for your hard work!
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