Georgia Tech has a new Strategic Plan that informs the Institute's priorities for the next 10 years. The plan's overarching vision is to, "be an example of inclusive innovation," and, "create solutions with real human impact." Building on this theme, the plan includes Institute-wide calls to action related to sustainability.

The Lead by Example Focus Area incorporates a holistic concept of sustainability in its aspiration:

In April, Georgia Tech celebrated the 50th anniversary of earth day. This year's celebration was far from traditional, but still managed to encompass a sense of community as many worked together to take this celebration online. Georgia Tech's Virtual Earth Day Festival was a success thanks to the help of partners, students and everyone who watched and participated. Sustainable content, a Kendeda Building tour, and showcases from Earth Day can still be found at www.earthday.gatech.edu. 

By: Sonja Brankovic

An image of the Biosphere 2.0’s massive rainforest complex (left) and the “technosphere” (right) that provided life systems support/kitchen facilities to the crew.