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Over 70 students of Stanford School pursue better understanding of climate, society
More than 70 undergraduate students engaged in summer research to develop new skills and deepen their understanding of Earth, climate, and society.
Through five programs part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, undergraduates explored sustainability-related issues in disciplines ranging from energy and civil engineering to oceans and social sciences.
The five programs include Mentoring Undergraduates in Interdisciplinary Research (MUIR), organized by the Woods Institute for the Environment; Summer Undergraduate Program on Energy Research (SUPER), organized by the Precourt Institute for Energy; Sustainability, Engineering and Science – Undergraduate Research (SESUR); Hopkins Internships – Summer Undergraduate Research Funds (HI-SURF); and Sustainability Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering Program (SURGE).
The SURGE program is funded by the National Science Foundation and welcomes students from other US institutions, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds doing research for the first time. The other programs receive funding from the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE).
Across all the programs, undergraduates contributed directly to research projects under the guidance of Stanford scholars. They also participated in shared group activities such as research seminars and graduate school workshops.
The large cohort allowed participants to learn from each other in addition to a variety of mentors. Building this community of support, in contrast with the sometimes isolating nature of individual research, was one of the main goals of bringing the five programs together last year.
Whether pursuing a scientific interest, trying out new tools, or discerning a potential career path, students used this summer to grow both academically and personally. Many hope to expand on the work they started, while others are moving forward with newfound clarity on their discipline.
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