Researching Sustainability Starts with a Systems View

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems is one of Georgia Tech’s Interdisciplinary Research Institutes. Our vision is to grow and mobilize Georgia Tech’s knowledge assets to create a sustainable future for all. We are a key partner in implementing Georgia Tech’s Sustainability Next Strategic Plan to address the biggest local, national, and global challenges of our time, relentlessly serving the public good, and developing exceptional leaders with positive societal impact.

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2026 Sustainability Next Seed Grants Awarded

This year’s seed grant awards align with the four main thematic areas in which BBISS aims to enhance Georgia Tech’s research to address some of our most pressing sustainability challenges