Stanford scholars are studying wildfire risks, connections to climate and health, and promising solutions. Explore wildfire research and insights: stanford.io/4gSnXES

Congratulations to Jane Willenbring, associate professor in Earth and planetary sciences, who has received this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award ⭐ She’s recognized for her ability to engage students from a variety of backgrounds and create a welcoming space for them to learn. 📸 Patrick Beaudouin

⚽ This summer, Stanford civil and environmental researchers studied how human activity was affected by the World Cup games in San José, CA by measuring vibrations on telecommunication cables beneath city streets. Their work could improve crowd experience and city response at future events.

“Agriculture is one of the big problems that we have, and a lot of people have become out of touch with where food comes from and how it’s grown. I want to work locally on a problem that can have a real policy impact.” Meet Sierra Castañeda, Earth system science PhD: stanford.io/4vU7Qy2

With genres ranging from science fiction to thriller, find your next summer read recommended by scholars at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability ➡️ stanford.io/4gk4vU5

Meet Anna Gomes, Earth System Science PhD ’26 ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/BZ-xYZgGLsg #Stanford2026

Scenes from a recent conference organized by the Center for Just Environmental Futures ☀️ Attendees discussed the importance of cross-sector collaboration for reducing pollution and improving environmental & public health across populations. 🔗 stanford.io/4o7Wofa 📸 Patrick Beaudouin

Speakers at the Stanford Sustainability Forum last month discussed topics ranging from wildfire pollution to food security. Hear some of their takeaways: bit.ly/49nTMnd

Bridging scholarship to action 💡 The inaugural Stanford Sustainability Forum convened more than 480 researchers, entrepreneurs, executives, and civil society leaders from dozens of states and 13 countries to examine how research can translate to solutions. 🔗 stanford.io/4eZR2zX 📸 Patrick Beaudouin

A new cross-campus initiative based in the Precourt Institute for Energy, part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, aims to fundamentally rethink how people and goods move across land, sea, and air. 🔗 stanford.io/4uS8Cuu @stanfordenergy.bsky.social

Hear from experts in business, policy, technology, and sustainability at the inaugural Stanford Sustainability Forum, where groundbreaking research meets bold action. Join the livestream on April 29 and 30: stanford.io/47AR9O6

From underwater marvels to scenes of collaboration, our 2026 photo contest winners capture beauty in nature, research in action, and important topics in sustainability. Browse all the winning submissions: stanford.io/4mL2lxP 📸: Joel Simon, Annie Cheng, Emily Cheng, Rahsaan McFarland II

Energy research spotlight: Scientists are studying the potential of installing solar panels in agricultural lands. By working closely with residents & farmers, they hope to provide a model for earning local support for clean energy development. 📸 Gisel De La Cerda

At a resource fair as part of Stanford’s first-ever Grad Student Appreciation Week, scholars learned about internships, research support, field opportunities, and more – with special guests from Furry Friends Rescue! 📸: Serena Turner and Alex Gillaspy

Energy research spotlight: Scientists are refining approaches for Earth’s heat to generate electricity. Enhanced geothermal systems adapt fracking & horizontal drilling techniques to access deep underground heat. Learn about this work & more of the school’s energy-related work: stanford.io/3QjWJhM

Geophysicist Tiziana Vanorio has developed a more sustainable approach to manufacturing cement, the most widely used building material on Earth. With help from the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, she’s working to make it commercially viable. stanford.io/41oi249 📸 Mia Maria Pique, Rotana Hay

Introducing the inaugural global convening of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, where groundbreaking research meets bold action. View the Stanford Sustainability Forum agenda and join the livestream on April 29 and 30: stanford.io/47AR9O6

Who pays for whose emissions? Explore data from the new study using this interactive damage map and calculator: stanford.io/4uUt2ne @marshallburke.bsky.social

“Among other things, we determine the melting temperatures of different rocks to understand the physical and chemical states of deep Earth. In other words, I cook rocks in the lab.” 🪨 Meet new assistant professor Emmanuel Codillo: stanford.io/4bQ144D

At a recent event as part of the Global Sustainability Challenge, led by @stanforddoerr.bsky.social, students from North and South America presented their projects focused on energy and climate adaptation solutions. stanford.io/3NhLpSf 📸: Will Carnahan

Program spotlight: Community building among first-year PhDs 💗 Through dinners, hikes, art projects, & other gatherings throughout the year, a cohort program at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability helps first-year PhD students form friendships & spark new collaborations. stanford.io/3OfYQlO

With the help of fish, researchers are working to reduce the transmission of a debilitating disease while supporting local economies and sustainable food systems. Here’s how: stanford.io/45Rm2wP This work was supported by the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, based at @stanforddoerr.bsky.social.

📣 Now accepting submissions 📣 Our 2026 photo contest is open to all Stanford students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and alumni. Details: bit.ly/SDSS-photo-contest-26

“Stanford is building a critical mass of people that are specialists on different components of ecosystems I could never hope to specialize in myself. It’s a great opportunity to take my work, add other people’s expertise, and springboard it to a new level.” –Adam Pellegrini, new assistant professor

🌳 One factor that could support healthier cities in 2026? Access to urban parks. Research shows that across the U.S., cities with more accessible parks are linked to higher levels of physical activity. Improving ways to connect to existing parks can strengthen public health. stanford.io/44QYEz2

The journey of microplastics. The physics of Antarctic ice movements. A historic boat-turned-floating classroom. Here are our top stories of 2025. stanford.io/49igDQj

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability aims to build a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet through research, education, and impact. Learn about our work and progress over the past year: bit.ly/4iGlaA4

“My work has always been about all of us thriving by focusing on those who are often experiencing the impacts of climate change first and worst.” Meet Maxine Burkett, new professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/48roBaC

What can faculty, students, and researchers learn from experiences in entrepreneurship? In the latest episode of the Stanford Ecopreneurship podcast, Yi Cui discusses battery innovations and translating research into real-world impact: bit.ly/3MhyW0a

Food research spotlight 🐟 As aquatic foods nourish billions of people worldwide, Stanford scientists are studying how their nutrient content may change in more acidic oceans. Learn more about the project and other food-related work at the school: stanford.io/4pZ2VbR