For life on Earth. Forever.

Watch now

A blueprint for mapping melting ice sheets

Stanford researchers have created an open-source tool so other scientists can make ice-penetrating radar systems at a fraction of the cost of current methods.

Read the blueprint story

The rise of plant life changed how rivers move, study shows

Research reveals that unvegetated meandering rivers can geologically masquerade as braided rivers, suggesting they were much more common in the first 90 percent of Earth’s history than previously thought.

Read the plant life story

Our mission

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability advances knowledge, solutions, and impact through research and education to create a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet.

About the school

Building on Stanford University’s foundational commitment to improving lives, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability launched in 2022 as the university’s first new school in 75 years. Departments create new knowledge and train future leaders. For life on Earth. Forever.

Departments

View all departments

For ocean discovery, science, education, and solutions that sustain life on Earth.

Oceans

Explore our degree programs

The Doerr school’s departments and programs span many exciting areas to prepare future leaders in sustainability.

Learn More

Institutes innovate across disciplines

For real-world solutions sustaining the environment, climate, and people.

Woods Institute for the Environment

For sustainable, affordable, secure energy for all.

Precourt Institute for Energy

For turning ideas into impact.

Sustainability Accelerator

More about the Sustainability Accelerator

Watch Accelerator video

Meet the Dean

“From studying how electricity can be affordable and sustainable for all, to designing future cities where people and nature thrive, we’re shaping a new paradigm for research, education, and impact, focused on humanity and the planet.”

Arun Majumdar

Chester Naramore Dean, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Jay Precourt Professor of Mechanical Engineering and of Energy Science & Engineering

Senior Fellow, Precourt Institute for Energy

Meet the Dean

Research and Impact

Stories

10-15-2026

Eight earthquake questions, answered

Can earthquakes be predicted? Will California fall into the ocean? Do earthquakes happen more at night? Stanford seismologist Ettore Biondi answers commonly searched questions about earthquakes.

Earth & Planets

10-15-2026

AI and the future of climate modeling

Artificial intelligence, longer observational records, and a growing understanding of Earth’s systems are giving scientists fresh ways to test and improve climate models, and inform efforts to adapt to climate change.

Adaptation

10-14-2026

Lessons from behavioral science for the next era of climate action (link is external)

Madalina Vlasceanu, professor of environmental social sciences, reflects on the connection between the climate crisis and systemic societal changes needed to address it after attending New York Climate Week.

Stanford Impact Labs

Climate change

View all stories

Apply now

Our community

At the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, we are fueled by optimism, hard work, creativity, and a clear mission. Learn more about our community and subscribe to our newsletter.