Kara Yogan is a student interested in tribology (the study of lubrication, friction, and wear). But there’s a problem: Georgia Tech doesn’t offer it as a major.
“My interest is actually a mix of three majors — chemical engineering, ME, and materials science engineering,” said the second-year chemical engineering student.
Enter the interdisciplinary X Degree program, an idea that got its start during the strategic planning process a few years ago.