A thriving campus and global community
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability students have opportunities to conduct high-impact research, work with local communities, engage in field learning around the world, and join a campus community with a culture of collaboration, inclusion, respect, and excellence.
Research, internships & professional development
We offer programs to support success in both your personal and professional life.
Professional development and internships
No matter what discipline you are in or career goals you have, we want to prepare our undergraduate and graduate students for the future.
Ecopreneurship
Building on Stanford’s strengths in both sustainability and entrepreneurship, Stanford Ecopreneurship programs take aspiring sustainability entrepreneurs (or “ecopreneurs”) from idea to launch.
Undergraduate research
Stanford undergraduates from any area of study who want to learn more about environmental science and our planet can work on research with a faculty member in the lab or in the field.
Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
Education and leadership programs focus on skills, knowledge, and networks to move ideas into action and support informed decision-making.
Precourt Institute for Energy
Student offerings include energy courses, experiential learning opportunities, and events, in addition to mentoring and advising.
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Stanford spans 8,353 acres and is home to world-class arts and athletics – much of it free and open to the public.
Tools to take action
Join a growing community of individuals creating a more sustainable campus.
Student sustainability groups
Students are a driving force in improving campus sustainability and promoting change.
Beyond campus
Our scholars and students conduct research or engage in field learning on all seven continents and oceans. Opportunities for hands-on learning and research experience outside the classroom range from two-day field courses to a quarter-long field course in social and biophysical systems in Hawaii.
Sustainable living at Stanford
Sustainability is a core value and way of life at Stanford and the university’s Residential & Dining Enterprises.