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Earth Systems Program

The Earth Systems Program is an interdisciplinary environmental science major and coterminal masters program. Students learn about and independently investigate complex environmental problems caused by human activities in conjunction with natural changes in the Earth system.

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Putting people first

Rachel Portillo and dog

The fight for water

Andrea Contreras driving a boat

Bringing science home

Applying science to policy

Student advising

One on one advising is a hallmark of our program. Meet with a friendly and knowledgeable student advisor, the Student Services Manager, or an Earth Systems faculty member to discuss your academic plans.

Research opportunities

Learn more about our Earth Systems Scholars Award just for Earth Systems Program students.

Careers

Earth Systems alumni are highly competitive in the job market and find fulfilling, impactful positions throughout the world.

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Earth Systems Program news

Paula Welander and Steve Graham

Paula Welander receives Stanford Earth Excellence in DEI Award

The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their role to create a more inclusive, just, and welcoming community at the Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences.

Graduates seated for diploma ceremony on Mitchell Patio

Stanford Earth graduates: Stay engaged, remain hopeful, keep learning

More than any class before, the 2022 graduates of the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences are prepared to navigate uncertainties in the pursuit of a life that brings happiness and meaning, according to Dean Stephan Graham.

First place photo of SGS student photo contest

Stanford Global Studies student photo contest winners

The annual Stanford Global Studies photo competition recognized 11 winning photographs – including several taken by Earth systems alumni – out of over 100 entries from all around the world.

atrick Kim, Evan Baldonado and Lyna Kim

Stanford team wins 2022 EnergyTech University prize with battery recycling business plan

A business plan developed by Stanford undergraduates to commercialize the recycling of lithium cobalt oxide batteries wins the 2022 EnergyTech University prize.

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