As the White House accelerates plans for a 2026 crewed mission to Mars, Georgia Tech experts highlight the engineering, scientific, and diplomatic challenges that will shape the success—and sustainability—of humanity’s next giant leap.

The Institute earned the recognition for the second consecutive year.

The public is invited to help select an honoree in each of three awards categories by online vote. The Institute is up for top honors in Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning.

Georgia Tech and Emory University are advancing Atlanta’s position as a top U.S. tech hub by relocating seven pioneering biomedical research labs to Science Square, a premier life sciences district driving innovation, talent, and economic growth.

Embodying the philosophy of the Living Building Challenge – to change how humans interact with the built environment – Georgia Tech is applying principles and lessons well beyond the project’s boundaries.

The projects has lasted eight years and already led to improvements in air quality.