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.
Stanford University's Environmental Social Sciences department, situated within the Doerr School of Sustainability, focuses on the vital human dimensions of environmental and sustainability challenges. It investigates the complex interplay between human societies and the natural world, seeking to understand how human actions drive environmental change and how environmental factors shape societies. Applying diverse social science methods, the department works to identify the root causes of these issues and develop practical, equitable solutions through policy, behavior, and institutional change. While a recent formalization, this department consolidates and advances Stanford's long-standing commitment to interdisciplinary environmental social science research and education, training future scholars and leaders to address pressing global problems.
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