Explore how Georgia Tech's curriculum addresses all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals — from climate action to reduced inequalities.
82 courses · 17 SDGs covered · 3 colleges
Five principles guide how the Commons curates and grows sustainability curriculum at Georgia Tech.
Going beyond content to develop systems thinking, anticipatory thinking, and ethical reasoning.
Real-world sustainability problems as the core teaching method.
Connecting technical training to sociotechnical ethics and public good.
Using the campus and Atlanta as classrooms.
AI-assisted curriculum reuse with clear rights and clear permissions.
Click any SDG to browse courses addressing that goal.
Stories, spotlights, and initiatives from across the institute.
Sarah Goodman
Professor Sarah Goodman transformed materials science education by integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals into engineering decision-making. Through activities such as the "Sustainable Shark Tank," students evaluate materials not only for performance and cost, but also for environmental impact, sourcing, labor practices, and end-of-life considerations.
Pamela Pollet & Jenny Houlroyd
Pamela Pollet and Jenny Houlroyd developed the Chemical Equity Initiative to help students explore how chemistry intersects with public health, workplace safety, and environmental justice. Students examine how scientific decisions affect communities and contribute to healthier, more equitable outcomes.
Rounaq Basu
Professor Rounaq Basu's work connects transportation planning, urban analytics, and climate resilience through sustainability-focused curriculum innovation. Students use real-world data to understand mobility, equity, and environmental challenges in cities.
The Integrated Innovation Circular Economy Lab (I2CE) brings together students, researchers, industry partners, and community organizations to advance circular economy solutions. Through interdisciplinary projects, students tackle challenges in sustainable design, manufacturing, product life cycles, and emerging technologies.
The Sustainability Curriculum Commons is creating a shared repository where faculty can discover, adapt, and contribute sustainability-focused teaching materials. Powered by SDG-aligned metadata and AI-assisted search, the platform will help instructors collaborate across disciplines and expand sustainability education throughout Georgia Tech.
Faculty transforming courses through sustainability education grants.
Materials Science & Engineering
Sustainable Materials Decision-Making
City & Regional Planning
Transportation, Heat, and Urban Sustainability
Announcements and updates from the sustainability education community.
The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Sustainability Education and Curriculum Committee (SECC) announced the latest cohort of Sustainability Education Innovation Grant recipients. The new projects span multiple colleges and disciplines, expanding Georgia Tech's portfolio of sustainability-focused courses and learning experiences.
The I2CE Lab continues to grow its educational and research programs through interdisciplinary student teams, industry collaborations, and externally funded projects. New initiatives in sustainable product design, life-cycle assessment, bio-based materials, and circular manufacturing are creating opportunities for students to engage in high-impact sustainability work.
Georgia Tech's annual SDG Week will bring together students, faculty, staff, and community partners for workshops, panels, service projects, and sustainability-focused events. The week serves as a showcase for innovative teaching practices, student projects, and collaborative efforts advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.