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SUMMER | 2024
 
 

A curated collection of recent news and upcoming events, sent to alumni and friends of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability every spring, summer, and fall.
 
 
In this issue: The school's second commencement; our summer reading list; inaugural Natural Capital Project Young Leaders prize winners; the Precourt Institute's new director; student spotlights; and alumni clubs, affinity groups, opportunities, and sustainability connections.
 
 
School Highlights
 
 
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Faculty and scholars associated with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability recommend these 17 books for your summer reading.
 
 
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Dean Arun Majumdar told 405 graduates they "can change the world" during a celebratory ceremony marked by ambitious new alumni, student excellence, and stellar faculty.
 
 
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The new prize from the Natural Capital Project honors three leaders who are expanding recognition of how nature supports human well-being and integrating this into policy.
 
 
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William Chueh is a leading materials scientist and entrepreneur whose research is paving the way for better batteries and cleaner power grids.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student & Faculty Spotlights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On the Record
 
 
"We've done a really good job in this country of reducing outdoor pollution, but we've ignored the risks that people face indoors."
- Professor Rob Jackson, in The New York Times

"We wanted to see if some power plants were disproportionately driving the mortality burden."
- E-IPER PhD candidate Kirat Singh, in The Guardian

"From a nutritional perspective, it's kind of like the white meat of the sea."
- Basic Life Research Scientist Zach Koehn, in Science


 
 
 
 
 
Research and Insights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alumni News & Opportunities
 
 
Great Ways to Connect
Stanford alumni are engaged in sustainability efforts all around the world. Join alumni groups that share your passion, and let us know about your sustainability activities!

Affinity based clubs are a popular option, including climate and sustainability groups. The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability partners with many of them, including:
 There are more than 200 Alumni Clubs based on class years, regions, interests, identity, careers, community service, and campus/student activities:
  • 100+ US regional groups 
  • 47 international groups
  • 34 professional groups
  • 17 shared identity groups
  • 9 interest groups
Spotlight
Learn more about the Stanford Alumni for Climate Action, a subgroup of the Stanford Alumni in Sustainability community. To access the article on Stanford Alumni Groups, you will need to access your Stanford Pass account. Click here to create a new account.

Upcoming Events
 Environmental Justice 2.0 with Professor Gerald Torres, July 15, 2024, 4:00-5:00 pm PT. Free virtual event sponsored by Stanford Alumni in Sustainability. Professor Torres joins Naomi Boak, '74, to discuss the current administration's efforts to mitigate the heavy burdens of climate change on those least equipped to handle them. They will also outline what actions we must take to support a healthy planet and a healthy future for the most vulnerable among us.

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