Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems

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 Showcase

The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems holds its signature event each year in the Spring called the Sustainability Showcase. We invite Georgia Tech researchers, students, staff, and partners to share their work with the sustainability community.

The theme for the 2026 Sustainability Showcase is "From Big Bets to Local Solutions: Tech's Role in Resilience." There will be two days of panel discussions, presentations, and keynotes about the latest sustainability initiatives and research happening at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech President Emeritus, G. Wayne Clough, will give a keynote called "Wildlife Management & Resiliency – A Big Vision for Georgia."

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Georgia Tech Researchers Commercialize New Technology for Faster Water and Environmental Monitoring

Through the startup Skopii, Georgia Tech researchers are translating lab-developed imaging and AI technology into a market-ready platform for faster, more accessible microbial monitoring.

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