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For Juan Martín Cevallos López, what started as a sense of wonder for the ocean has flourished into a passion for oceanography and research that bridges disciplines.
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With a natural curiosity and no-nonsense approach, Trent La Sage is pursuing research that brings together physics, Earth science, and materials science.
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Supported by an Innovation Transfer Grant from the TomKat Center, Fleet Logistics Intelligence Platform, or FLIP, is predicting the road ahead for vehicle fleets with machine learning.
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"I was born in the coastal city of Limbe in Cameroon, where going to the sea is a way of life. It was emotional going back to where I was born with the expertise of a researcher listening to stories."
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E-IPER masters student and Knight-Hennessy scholar Kelsey Freeman shares how a trip to the extreme south of Chile brought new insights on her work with Indigenous communities.
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Tanvi Dutta Gupta, BS Biology ’23, MS Earth Systems ’24, envisions a more sustainable world by connecting environmental justice, storytelling, and the arts.
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Alain Pérez, BA Philosophy ’23, MS Sustainability Science and Practice ’24, draws on the ethical principles of philosophy to think critically about sustainability challenges and solutions.
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Ahmad Koya, ’24, aims to help improve water systems around the world. After earning his degree in environmental engineering in June, he will spend the summer studying in Jordan and working in Singapore before completing his coterminal degree in the same field.
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Emily Snell, BSH Geological Sciences ’24, is passionate about studying how to mitigate hazards from volcanic eruptions to nearby communities, and connects these interests to global challenges like climate change.
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"Every time I go home, it's a powerful, grounding experience to visit Blue Bay. I grew up in Mauritius, a small island nation 500 miles east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean."
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With a love of animals and a dedication to climate issues, Mitchell Zimmerman stewards the ecosystems across Stanford’s land for an impact that’s as widespread as it is personal.
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Acacia Lynch is enthusiastic about farming, food systems, and inviting others into these efforts in the field and the classroom.
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Channeling her passion for community building, Emily Blackwell connects groups across campus to improve sustainable practices at events and beyond.
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Three students share about their work and inspiration to expand sustainability at Stanford.
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During his time at Stanford, Leon de Souza, MS Civil and Environmental Engineering ’24, has explored his interest in infrastructure and real estate development, advocated for equitable student housing, and organized community building events for graduate students.
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Yi Cui is harnessing the power of nanoscience to grow extremely small structures—which play a huge role in the clean energy transition.
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For Dimitri Saad, understanding the path to net-zero requires engaging not only with data, but also with the communities involved.
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A second-year PhD student in Earth and planetary sciences and bestselling science fiction author, Ashing-Giwa never misses a chance to blend lab and lit.
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Tess Snyder studies the environmental policy implications of the auto industry, from the emissions effects of tax credit programs for electric vehicles to gas mileage legislation.
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Daniel Swain, PhD ’16, studies extreme floods. And droughts. And wildfires. Then he explains them to the rest of us.
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Ching-Yao Lai combines her passion for physics with climate science to better understand Earth’s polar ice sheets and how they contribute to climate change.
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“We can solve the coral reef problem, but scientists can’t play their cards close to the chest. We need to figure out the science and share it. That possibility fills me with optimism.”
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Whether leading student retreats, organizing professional development opportunities, or advising first year students, Jacob Totaro, MS Civil and Environmental Engineering ’24, believes that the most meaningful way to succeed is by helping others succeed.
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The scholarship will support Goldberg’s graduate studies in climate change, planetary health, and environment and development.
