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You are a part of a global community that cares deeply about addressing the defining challenges of our century. Together we pursue knowledge, build lifelong connections, and create world-changing impact.
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Alumni awards
Our alumni are making a difference worldwide. Each year, we recognize a few for their significant contributions to addressing today's sustainability challenges and celebrate their long-lasting impact on the Stanford community and the planet.
“Being at Stanford was a great path because it wasn’t just learning about Earth science. There was so much more that the university had to offer that you could take advantage of and pursue for yourself.”
– Kristen Averyt, 2005 PhD, Geological and Environmental Sciences
2024 Early- to Mid-Career Alumni Award recipient
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Alumni groups provide opportunities to connect, share advice, and network professionally. Sustainability-related alumni groups include Stanford Alumni in Climate Tech, Stanford Alumni in Food and Ag, Stanford Alumni in Sustainability, and Stanford Professionals in Energy.
Alumni news & features
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A Stanford alumna’s career gave her an inside look at the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and the White House. Today, she guides the scientific agenda for the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists.
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Deemed both a force of nature and a force for nature, the Stanford energy champion has propelled thousands of students and expanded access to energy education worldwide.
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Daniel Swain, PhD ’16, studies extreme floods. And droughts. And wildfires. Then he explains them to the rest of us.
Alumni Across Many Different Communities
Stanford is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community for all. As an alum, your voice is important to the conversation.
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