Stanford Universitys Department of Earth System Science in Stanford California is a core component of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. It is dedicated to understanding our planet as a complex integrated system with a strong focus on human induced changes. Faculty and students apply principles from biology chemistry and physics to study Earth surface processes such as climate change and global nutrient cycles. This fundamental knowledge is vital for creating solutions related to environmental sustainability and global environmental change. The department offers graduate MS and PhD programs for advanced study and research while faculty also teach in the interdisciplinary Earth Systems undergraduate program. Research areas are broad covering topics from atmospheric science and biogeochemistry to global ecology and sustainable solutions often involving collaboration and utilizing advanced lab facilities.
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Stanford University is a private research university located in Stanford, California. Founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford, the university has grown to become one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Stanford is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world by major publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Times Higher Education.
