Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems

Researching Sustainability Starts with a Systems View

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems is Georgia Tech’s Interdisciplinary Research Institute focused on sustainability. Our vision is to foster a sustainable future for all, grounded in Georgia and global in impact. 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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Georgia Tech Campus Becomes a Living Laboratory for Wildlife

Students will use cutting-edge tracking technology to follow birds, butterflies, and lizards while exploring how animals navigate urban environments.

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BBISS Insights Series #2 Reflection: Building Climate Resilience With AI

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Strategic Initiative Leads Named by BBISS

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From the Ground Up: How University-Community Partnerships Are Advancing the Energy Transition

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Community Garden Workday

Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) Community Garden

BBISS Insights Series #3 - AI and Ecosystem Sensing

John Lewis Student Center - Piedmont Meeting Room

Community Garden Workday

Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) Community Garden

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