The combustion lab had the pleasure of touring visiting scholars from several neighboring universities on Wednesday, May 27. The combustion lab tour was part of a larger campus visit centered on the topic of carbon management. On the tour, students learned about combustion research activities in fuel flexibility and advanced propulsion concepts. A description of the larger campus visit follows.

The Summer Carbon Management Fellows Program launched with an in-person kickoff at Georgia Tech, giving students an opportunity to connect with one another, learn more about the program, and begin exploring the role of carbon management in energy, sustainability, and industry innovation. The student group included Georgia Tech Graduate Assistants and students from Kentucky State University, Tennessee State University, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, Tuskegee University, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University and A&M College.

As part of the kickoff experience, students visited Georgia Tech’s North Avenue Research Area, including the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Lab and the Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Lab. These tours gave students a firsthand look at research spaces connected to combustion, propulsion, energy systems, and carbon-neutral solutions.

Through this experience, students were able to see how classroom learning, research, and industry challenges intersect as they prepare to work on a carbon management project provided by GE Vernova. The kickoff set the tone for a collaborative program focused on exposure, professional development, and applied problem-solving.