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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Scenes from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability community at New York Climate Week 2026 ⚡ Images by Daniel Jeon and courtesy of Stanford Alumni in Climate Tech, Monika Suhr, and Equal Ventures

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A speaker holds a mic in front of an audience next to a slide that says, The future of carbon finance

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This summer, over 200 students built real-world skills through sustainability internships offered by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability programs and university partners. stanford.io/3ViCa88

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s National Postdoc Appreciation Week ⭐ We’re celebrating the nearly 120 postdoctoral scholars across the school who conduct rigorous research, serve as mentors to students, and help advance knowledge, solutions, and impact for a thriving future.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

☀️ This summer, our research and educational programs reached: 52 local high school students 18 senior executives & board members from around the world 82 undergrads from Stanford & other U.S. institutions Part of our commitment to expanding educational opportunities at Stanford and worldwide.

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Two researchers work with test tubes and sampling equipment at a table near the beach

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Research spotlight: cool roofs ❄️ In Makassar, Indonesia, scientists are studying the health benefits of cooling indoor temperatures in informal settlements by painting metal roofs bright white.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet Yaochun Yu, new assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, who’s studying how microbes break down pesticides, plastic additives, and other chemicals in the environment. His goal: find new ways to clean up pollution and design safer chemicals for the future. stanford.io/4gg1XEC

Yaochun Yu works with equipment in a lab

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View between lab shelves as Yu holds up a bottle and two researchers watch

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Research spotlight: Earthquake monitoring in Parkfield, California 🔍 With collaborators at Stanford and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), geophysicist Ettore Biondi is working to better understand earthquake risk and study future events.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

⚽ 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.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

“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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

Stanford Sustainability Forum livestream April 29 and 30

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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

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Person in snow gear walks across an icy white landscape. Research equipment set up on the ground nearby

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📣 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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

“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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🌳 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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

“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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Food research spotlight 🌾 A team of Stanford researchers is studying interactions between pollinators, microorganisms, and buckwheat crops in Japan. They hope to better understand these fundamental ecological relationships and gather evidence to potentially improve crop yields and food security.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

David Lobell, professor of Earth system science, applies data science and AI to address challenges with food insecurity and agricultural production. Learn more about his work: youtu.be/sugEt9ACtYc

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

In October, the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, part of @stanforddoerr.bsky.social, kicked off 44 new projects covering topics in food and agriculture, biological solutions, water, industry, and electricity and grid systems. 📸: Daniel Beck

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Earlier this quarter, we honored 2025 Alumni Award recipients for their significant contributions to civil, business, and academic communities. Attendees also connected with current undergrads who shared findings from their summer research projects. Congrats to the awardees & student researchers!

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The global climate summit known as #COP30 begins today in Belém, Brazil. Explore insights from scholars attending the conference, related events, and more: sustainability.stanford.edu/stanford-cop30 @cop30brazil.bsky.social

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Next week is the start of the UN climate summit known as COP30. Ahead of this year’s conference, three Stanford experts discuss climate progress, leadership, and topics to watch: stanford.io/4oAi96O @woods.stanford.edu

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Introducing the Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast, a new series that highlights how university research moves beyond the lab to shape real-world impact. In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

A few highlights from our scholars at #ClimateWeekNYC: 🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators 🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities 🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Over 100 planetary scientists from around the Bay Area recently gathered at Stanford to connect and discuss their research. Highlights: 📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Rob Jackson, professor of Earth system science, who has received the 2025 Blue Planet Prize. One of the world’s leading environmental awards, the Prize recognizes significant work advancing solutions to pressing environmental problems. Read about Jackson’s work: bit.ly/4eD4JCF

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Join us in welcoming @francesarnold.bsky.social to the @stanforddoerr.bsky.social Advisory Council. As the @caltech.edu Linus Pauling Professor and a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, she will make important contributions to the school’s bold ambition of building a more sustainable future for all.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Our 2025 photo contest results are in 📸 Explore action, beauty, and nature from the perspectives of Stanford community members: stanford.io/42sbSkW Image credits: Cara Askren, Peter Marinos, Max Kessler, Laurie LaPat-Polasko

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability @stanforddoerr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

18 innovative projects. 80+ scholars working across disciplines. A goal to remove billions of tons of CO2 each year by mid-century. The recent Stanford Sustainability #AcceleratorShowcase brought together researchers, investors, & entrepreneurs to advance #greenhousegasremoval. stanford.io/4jfi0T4

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