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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Be part of the conversation shaping the hydrogen economy this October (7-8). Georgia Tech Hydrogen Day convenes leaders from industry, government, academia and the Southeast hydrogen ecosystem to advance the commercial adoption of hydrogen. Register here: energy.gatech.edu/gthydrogenda...

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In July, we welcomed students from South Carolina State University's BSRA-partner summer program for a day, exploring health physics, graduate education, nuclear science, & sustainable design. Thanks to our Savannah River National Lab partners for creating pathways into STEM careers. #GeorgiaTech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The future of nuclear energy is evolving. Join Georgia Tech's EPIcenter and the Nuclear & Radiological Engineering Program for a webinar on the topic: The New Nuclear: From Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to Next-Gen Tech on Aug. 20 from 12-1 p.m. ET. Register here: gatech.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Flyer of a public webinar on nuclear energy hosted by Georgia Tech's Energy Policy and Innovation Center and the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program.

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congrats to our Cohort 4 Energy Faculty Fellows on wrapping up their 10-week program with an engaging closeout meeting. The Fellows shared their research findings, lessons learned during the summer, and mapped out next steps for continued collaboration with their hosts!

2026 Energy Faculty Fellows of the Strategic Energy Institute along with their students, Georgia Tech hosts and the SEI team.

From left to right: Omotunde Olubi, Faculty from Clark Atlanta University, Brooklyn Luckett, Student from Clark Atlanta University, Joshua Parker, Student at Georgia Southern Univeristy, and Wenje Li, Faculty from Georgia Southern University

Wenje Li, Faculty from Georgia Southern University presenting at the closeout meeting

Omotunde Olubi, Faculty from Clark Atlanta University presenting at the Closeout Meeting

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us with the Metro Atlanta Chamber on Aug 19 for Atlanta CleanTech Connect! The topic is Emerging Water Technologies & Critical Infrastructure. With an engaging panel and time to network, it's a great opportunity to be part of the ATL CleanTech ecosystem. RSVP by Aug 14: tinyurl.com/4tm8rj9a

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

SEI's Yuanzhi Tang and Christine Conwell had the privilege of joining Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera on the President's Tour. The visit was a wonderful opportunity to connect with institutional leadership and support Georgia Tech's forward-looking vision. ⚡ #GeorgiaTech #ThoughtLeadership

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Georgia Tech is ranked the #1 public university & #3 nationally for Energy & Fuels research by U.S. News & World Report for the third year in a row. The Institute is powered by over 1,000 researchers working in the energy value chain tackling real-world energy challenges. Read: tinyurl.com/fh45pt2n

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

@GeorgiaTech researchers found a sustainable way to recover rare earth elements from coal fly ash, without harsh chemicals or extreme heat. This could help strengthen U.S. supply chains for critical materials. Read more: tinyurl.com/2kx6wvaz #GeorgiaTech

Georgia Tech Researcher Anuja Tripathi working in her lab.

Anuja Tripathi, postdoctoral researcher in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering with Ching-Hua Huang, Turnipseed Family Chair and Professor, and Xing Xie, Carlton S. Wilder Assistant Professor, from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Georgia's gas tax is back, so what does it mean for drivers and fuel costs? ⛽ Dylan Brewer, Georgia Tech professor and EPIcenter researcher, joined 11Alive to break it down. Watch here: tinyurl.com/4hkmtkru #GeorgiaTech #EnergyPolicy

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Our fourth cohort of SEI Energy Faculty Fellows have begun their summer research with their Georgia Tech hosts! 🎉 Congratulations to Wenjie Li (Georgia Southern) and Omotunde Olubi (Clark Atlanta), who shared their goals for the 10-week program at the kickoff meeting. #GeorgiaTech #EnergyResearch

Kick off meeting of the Summer 2026 Energy Faculty Fellow Program at the Strategic Energy Institute

Energy Fellows, students, and their hosts with the SEI team

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to Jordann Britt, SEI Program Manager, on her selection to the inaugural UEILC Bridge-Builder Fellows Program! She'll support the 2026 UEILC Summit at Georgia Tech and lead engagement efforts across the network. ⚡ Read more about the program: tinyurl.com/9w64ub2s #GeorgiaTech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to Asha Menon, Program Manager at SEI, on completing Georgia Tech’s Culture Champion Academy, a 13-week program focused on building inclusive leadership through neuroscience-based training! 🎉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/2d8yx28w #GeorgiaTech #LeadershipDevelopment

Asha Menon, SEI program manager with Christine Conwell, Director of Planning and Operations

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

SEI's Energy Policy & Innovation Center awarded ACCELERATE funding to 8 Georgia Tech faculty to advance energy research related to Southeast energy policy, grid reliability, clean energy incentives, & industry‑driven innovation. Read more: tinyurl.com/uztt57pj #EnergyPolicyResearch #GeorgiaTech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Georgia Tech researchers are exploring how rapid wind and solar growth is reshaping power grids and electricity markets — raising new questions around reliability and system design. Read more: tinyurl.com/u7hccc5x #EnergyResearch #Renewables

Photo Collage of Daniel Matisoff, Matthew Oliver and Santiago Grijalva

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Congratulations to Woodruff Prof. Anna S. Erickson on receiving the 2026 James Corones Award from the Krell Institute. Her leadership continues to push nuclear energy research forward at Georgia Tech! www.me.gatech.edu/news/anna-er... #GeorgiaTech #NuclearEnergy #ThoughtLeadership

Portrait of Anna Erickson in a lab setting

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Featured in The New York Times: Matthew Realff, SEI Senior Advisor for the Circular Carbon Economy, on a California pub using captured CO2 to carbonate beer and how DAC can help advance both climate and business solutions. Read: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/c... #GeorgiaTech #DAC

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Shoutout to SEI Initiative lead for Catalysis & Industrial Innovation, Marta Hatzell and Senior Advisor for Battery Storage, Matthew McDowell for showcasing groundbreaking JOULES‑1K progress at the ARPA‑E Summit, advancing high‑energy storage toward electrified flight. ✈️ #ARPAE #EnergyInnovation

Team of Georgia Tech Professor Matthew McDowell

Team of Georgia Tech Professor Marta Hatzell

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Kicking off #EarthMonth by spotlighting research from Georgia Tech Associate Professor Casey Wichman, which shows how small actions — like using smart thermostats — can make a big impact on energy efficiency and sustainability. 🌎 Read more: tinyurl.com/d77jfmw4

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We are excited to take part in Super South Summit today, joining leaders from across the region to advance conversations on clean energy, innovation, and sustainability.

Georgia Tech's Tim Lieuwen and Yuanzhi Tang on a panel with Bill Nussey

SEI's Richard Gruber on a panel on Delivering Clean Power at Scale

SEI's initiative lead Jennifer Chirico with her fellow panelists who participated in a panel on women in sustainability

SEI's Crystal Leach, Christine Conwell, and Yuanzhi Tang with Cynthia Curry (Metro Atlanta Chamber),

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Check out Georgia Tech Energy Policy and Innovation Center's latest Meet the Expert featuring Casey Wichman, School of Economics faculty and EPIcenter affiliate, whose research drives real-world decarbonization! Read: tinyurl.com/yuxs859n #EnergyPolicyInnovation

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Georgia Tech's Flagship Energy Day 2026 is almost here. Join us on March 19 as we explore how to power an AI‑driven future. With leaders from industry, government & academia, the program covers policy, supply chains, data centers, the grid & more. Register today! research.gatech.edu/energyday

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This week, we celebrate Sustainability Week at Georgia Tech by highlighting impact through the UN SDGs. Events feature Environmental Justice intros, Mushroom Workshops, SCL Electrified Supply Chain talks, Carbon Challenges, and student-led energy audits for real impact. tinyurl.com/5duhwka5

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

National Battery Day was this Wednesday, but every day we celebrate Georgia Tech’s leadership in energy storage research! Over 20 experts advance Li‑ion, solid‑state, flow, sodium‑ion, zinc, & supercapacitor technologies, strengthening natio'sl clean energy portfolio. 🔋 #GeorgiaTech #EnergyStorage

Two Georgia Tech students working in a battery technologies research lab.

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

As the U.S. & UK advance new critical minerals commitments, Georgia Tech's GEMS4 workshop alongside UGA & GSU highlighted how regional ecosystems-Georgia’s universities, industries, & labs, drive real collaboration. The Southeast is turning policy into progress. 🌎 Read more: gems.research.gatech.edu

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Jennifer Chirico, AVP, Office of Sustainability at Georgia Tech leads SEI’s Energy & Infrastructure Initiative, advancing campus sustainability in clean energy, water, circular economy, and policy. Read a brief Q&A with Jennifer here: 🔗 tinyurl.com/muptcjy5

Jennifer Chirico, AVP of Sustainability at Georgia Tech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Yuanzhi Tang as our new Executive Director! Her leadership & interdisciplinary vision will shape the future of energy innovation at Georgia Tech. A special thanks to Christine Conwell for her outstanding service as our interim director. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/33eypzzf

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Join us for the next ATL CleanTech Connect focused on AI Opportunity: How the Southeast Can Build a Generational Economic Engine by Powering the Nation’s AI Imperative. 📅 February 25, 2026 🕓 4:00–6:30 PM 📍 Georgia Tech Bill Moore Student Success Center Register: energy.gatech.edu/education/at...

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

EnergyHack@GT 2026 wrapped up with participants showing incredible creativity and resilience as they built innovative energy solutions! Congrats to the winners and the GT Energy Club on an impactful event! ⚡ Meet the winners: tinyurl.com/yr532z44 #GeorgiaTech #EnergyHackGT

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Join us for the 2026 Georgia Tech Energy Day!⚡ This year’s theme — Energy for AI — explores one of the biggest challenges ahead: powering the explosive growth of AI. Learn more and register: research.gatech.edu/energyday #GeorgiaTech #EnergyDay2026 #EnergyForAI #EnergySymposium #EnergyInnovation

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Georgia Tech's Energy Club is recruiting mentors to guide EnergyHack@GT 2026 student teams tackling real-world energy challenges. Help shape the next generation of energy researchers! 💡 Apply: tinyurl.com/53cw98z9

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute!

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Last week, GTRI- & SEI-led Energy & National Security seed funding cohort shared their progress & next steps, laying the groundwork for collaborations on larger projects. As 2025 wraps up, we remain committed to turning research into solutions that strengthen our energy systems & national security.

SEI Distinguished External Fellow John Tien giving opening remarks.

One of the cohort teams presenting their progress.

Attendees of the Energy and National Security cohort meeting - December2025.

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Last week, Georgia Tech’s EPIcenter's Close the gap event hosted Kenneth Shiver, Chief Economist at Southern Company, for a fireside chat on energy policy and market trends. Great dialogue on bridging academia and industry for impactful energy solutions! #GeorgiaTech #IndustryPartnerships

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Congratulations to Marilyn Brown and Dan Matisoff of our energy research community and the Carter School of Public Policy on their new co-authored article in Energy Research & Social Science, “Frontiers of Weatherization.” Read more: tinyurl.com/yc7jepxr #EnergyPolicy #Weatherization

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

REMINDER: The ASCCENT AI Security Summit is TOMORROW, December 3rd. Join leaders as they explore how AI is reshaping national security, energy, and healthcare. Register now: events.gtri.gatech.edu/event/asccen... #GeorgiaTech #AISecurity #EnergySecurity

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from SEI! 🍁 We’re grateful for our amazing faculty, researchers, industry partners, board members, staff, collaborators, & affiliates whose work continually advances our mission. Thank you for all you do. We're wishing you a warm, safe, and restful holiday!

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Georgia Tech’s EPIcenter launched its Close the Gap series for GT faculty to discuss energy policy challenges and collaboration opportunities with industry experts. Elaine Johns of EnerVision, joined the inaugural session held at CODA. Excited for what’s ahead! #EnergyPolicy #IndustryPartnerships

EPIcenter's Laura Taylor and EnerVision's Elaine Johns - Fireside Chat during EPIcenter's Close the Gap event in November 2025

Elaine Johns from EnerVision interacts with GT faculty in EPIcenter's Close the Gap event

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Don’t miss the ASCCENT AI Security Summit on December 3rd at GTRI! Hear from leaders in government, industry, and research sectors as they discuss AI’s role in national security, energy, and healthcare. Register now: events.gtri.gatech.edu/event/asccen... #GeorgiaTech #AISecurity #AI

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Join us November 18th for the final Energy & National Security “Lunch & Learn” session! Be a part of discussions that examine the key implications for nuclear energy and its significance in our national security efforts at large. Learn more: energy.gatech.edu/node/1058 #GeorgiaTech #EnergySecurity

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Join us on November 5th from 3:30 to 6:30 PM at BE on Edgewood for the RCE Greater Atlanta Quarterly Meeting! Hear how frontline nonprofits are adapting to funding & policy shifts. RSVP: tinyurl.com/5amtzxj3 #RCEGreaterAtlanta #CommunityImpact

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

⚡️Join us Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 4 PM ET for a public panel on how batteries can help meet rising power demand—cohosted by C2ES and Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 📍Details/Registration: www.c2es.org/event/keepin...

Flyer for a roundtable event on November 4th on the topic "Keeping Electricity Prices Down and the U.S. Economy Running".

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday 10/22)--Nuclear Energy Research @ GT “Lightning Talks." Hear from Georgia Tech researchers sharing their latest work in nuclear energy. ⚡️ RSVP: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #GeorgiaTech #NuclearResearch #EnergyResearch #NuclearEnergy

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🔋 Save the Date: March 19, 2026! 🔋 Georgia Tech Energy Day 2026 is on the theme Energy for AI! 💡 Join researchers, industry leaders & innovators for bold conversations at the energy-AI frontier. #EnergyDay2026 #EnergyForAI #GeorgiaTech #AIInnovation #ResearchImpact

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Join us for Q42025 ATL CleanTech Connect social with Metro Atlanta Chamber & @gevernova.com! ⚡️ 📅 Oct 22 | 4–6:30 PM 📍 GE Vernova Atlanta Galleria Topic: The Energy of Change—Future of Clean Power in GA. RSVP by Oct. 20: tinyurl.com/2uvn4r4r

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Congrats to Matt McDowell, SEI Senior Advisor for Energy Storage, and Ryan Lively, SEI Faculty Advisory Council member, for being named finalists for the 2025 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists! Read more: bit.ly/4pbVw9v #EnergyInnovation #YoungScientists #SEI

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel & his team visited Georgia Tech to discuss partnerships in critical minerals, AI manufacturing, quantum computing, & clean energy, continuing momentum from June’s Forum on Tech’s role in driving innovation & sustainable growth. #Partnerships #Collaboration

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

SEI wrapped up its 3rd Energy Faculty Fellows program, a 10-week fellowship connecting researchers from diverse institutions to drive innovation, collaboration, and workforce development in energy. Read here: tinyurl.com/nhc7up7y #GeorgiaTech #ResearchCollaboration #EnergyResearch

2025 SEI External Faculty Fellows: Hossein Taheri, Judy Jenkins, Jamal Mamkhezri, Cody Gonzalez

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Happy #CleanEnergyWeek! 🌱 Georgia Tech is driving innovation in clean power & resilience through events like our annual Energy Day, which brings leaders together to spark ideas for a sustainable future. Join us March 19, 2026 and be part of the next generation of energy breakthroughs. #GeorgiaTech

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Congratulations to SEI Interim Deputy Director martahatzell.bsky.social on being named a Woodruff Professor in Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering & School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering! #WeCanDoThat #GTLeadership

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The Strategic Energy Institute @gatechenergy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Calling all Georgia Tech graduate students — apply for the James G. Campbell Fellowship! This $1,500 grant is open to GT students writing a thesis/dissertation in the area of renewable energy Send your application to comments@energy.gatech.edu! #EnergyEducation #EnergyFellowship

Janes G. Campbell Fellowship Application Requirements

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