Understanding how our planet works
Our goal is to understand, predict, and respond to human-caused and natural environmental change at local to global scales. Scientists in our Earth System Science department offer a strong graduate research program across a broad range of environmental and Earth science disciplines for students working toward a doctoral degree. Undergraduate and coterminal master's degrees are offered through the closely related and popular Earth Systems Program.
Degree Programs
Undergraduate
The Earth System Science department does not have an undergraduate program. However, many of its faculty teach in the popular, interdisciplinary Earth Systems Program, which offers a BS and co-terminal MS degree.
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Events related to Earth System Science
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ESS Oral Defense - Emily Paris - March 13 @ 9AM - Mechanical Engineering Bldg 530 Rm 127
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Earth system science news
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A Stanford report and preprint study reveals that uncertainty about risk and liability is stopping reforestation carbon credits from scaling up. Its findings point to possible solutions, such as clear risk allocation frameworks, expanded insurance options, and enhanced transparency.
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By 2050, up to half the world’s urban population will face water scarcity. A new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing the heaviest burden.
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The Stanford ecologist traces quiet shifts in the natural world – and how they circle back to human health. PhD student Phil Roberge takes us on a tour of his lab.
