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Supervised field, lab, or public/private sector project. May consist of directed research under the supervision of a Stanford faculty member, participation in one of several off campus Stanford programs, or an approved non-Stanford program or opportunity relevant to the student's Earth Systems studies. Required of and restricted to declared Earth Systems majors. This is a 1 unit, credit/no credit course, consisting of at least 270 hours of work. Course can be fulfilled any quarter. For more course requirements, please visit:
https://earth.stanford.edu/esys/undergrad/internship
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Hoagland, S. (PI)
EARTHSYS 262: Data for Sustainable Development (CS 325B, EARTHSYS 162)
The sustainable development goals (SDGs) encompass many important aspects of human and ecosystem well-being that are traditionally difficult to measure. This project-based course will focus on ways to use inexpensive, unconventional data streams to measure outcomes relevant to SDGs, including poverty, hunger, health, governance, and economic activity. Students will apply machine learning techniques to various projects outlined at the beginning of the quarter. The main learning goals are to gain experience conducting and communicating original research. Prior knowledge of machine learning techniques, such as from
CS 221,
CS 229,
CS 231N,
STATS 202, or
STATS 216 is required. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Enrollment limited to 24. Students must apply for the class by filling out the form at
https://goo.gl/forms/9LSZF7lPkHadix5D3. A permission code will be given to admitted students to register for the class.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
| Repeatable
for credit
EARTHSYS 277C: Environmental Journalism (COMM 177C, COMM 277C, EARTHSYS 177C)
Practical, collaborative, hands-on exploration of environmental journalism as an agent of change. Students learn how to identify and execute engaging and impactful stories about environmental science, policy, and justice through critique of environmental journalism pieces and extensive workshopping of each other's work. Emphasis on a just transition to climate adaptation and mitigation through elevating marginalized voices by using the tools and practices of journalism to spur positive change. Limited class size, preference to Environmental Communication and Journalism MA students. Prerequisite:
EARTHSYS 191/291,
COMM 104W, or consent of instructor. Admission by application only (
https://forms.gle/C84WQRqbTFtuEfM49). Email instructor Chloe Peterson-Nafziger with any questions; chloepn.biosphere@gmail.com. Meets Earth Systems WIM requirement. (Graduate students enroll in
EARTHSYS 277C/
COMM 277C for 4 units; Undergraduates enroll in 177C for 5 units.)
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Peterson-Nafziger, C. (PI)
;
Dutta Gupta, T. (TA)
EARTHSYS 279: The Science & Practice of Valuing Nature for a Better World (BIO 179, BIO 279, EARTHSYS 179)
This course explores the science of valuing nature, through two interwoven pathways. One is biophysical, focused on human dependence and impacts on Earth's life-support systems. If well managed, lands, waters, and biodiversity yield a flow of vital benefits that sustain and fulfill human life. We will develop a framework and practical tools for quantifying this stream of benefits from nature to people. The second pathway is social, economic, and philosophical, weaving through concepts of well-being, human development, and conservation and the ethics and effects of their pursuit. We will look back, ahead into the future, and inward, taking a global view and considering diverse cultural perspectives. Our discussions will be situated in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, movements for racial justice and socioeconomic equity, and efforts to enable people and nature to thrive in cities and countries worldwide. The course is intended for diverse, advanced students, with interests in resea
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This course explores the science of valuing nature, through two interwoven pathways. One is biophysical, focused on human dependence and impacts on Earth's life-support systems. If well managed, lands, waters, and biodiversity yield a flow of vital benefits that sustain and fulfill human life. We will develop a framework and practical tools for quantifying this stream of benefits from nature to people. The second pathway is social, economic, and philosophical, weaving through concepts of well-being, human development, and conservation and the ethics and effects of their pursuit. We will look back, ahead into the future, and inward, taking a global view and considering diverse cultural perspectives. Our discussions will be situated in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, movements for racial justice and socioeconomic equity, and efforts to enable people and nature to thrive in cities and countries worldwide. The course is intended for diverse, advanced students, with interests in research and in moving from science to action for a more just and sustainable world. Prerequisite: Basic to intermediate GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills are necessary. We will help with these, but not teach GIS specifically in class. Basic skills include, for example: working with raster, vector and tabular data; loading rasters, shapefiles, and tables into a GIS; changing the symbology of rasters and shapefiles in your chosen GIS; editing raster and shapefile attribute tables; understanding coordinate systems and how to re-project layers; looking at individual raster cell values; and performing basic raster math.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-3
EARTHSYS 281: Urban Agroecology (EARTHSYS 181, ESS 181, ESS 281, URBANST 181)
Urban agriculture takes many forms in cities around the world and provides significant amounts of food and other resources and benefits for urban communities. This Earth Systems practicum explores the application of agroecological principles to the design and stewardship of urban farms and gardens. Students will explore social and ecological dimensions of urban agriculture including issues of environmental justice while gaining land stewardship and small-scale food production skills at the Stanford Educational Farm and in the community. Course application link:
https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0fFbVV7Gk7UDr0
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Archie, P. (PI)
;
Wilhelm, M. (TA)
EARTHSYS 290: Master's Seminar
Required of and open only to Earth Systems co-terminal MS and MA students. This course has several elements, including, skill building through experiential learning and reflection and professional development. Students will either work in teams with a community partner in the Bay area on a predetermined project, or select a self- designed project with a partner anywhere in the world. The idea is to complete a well-defined, manageable, but important project to a high standard under significant time constraints. Our community partners have requested help with achieving their missions and seminar students will utilize their backgrounds in social/environmental problem solving to deliver a final product. Our partners have requested help with such efforts as grant and report writing, data analysis, curriculum development, symposium organizing, presentation research and preparation and communications to raise awareness about an environmental challenge. If you choose to design your own project
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Required of and open only to Earth Systems co-terminal MS and MA students. This course has several elements, including, skill building through experiential learning and reflection and professional development. Students will either work in teams with a community partner in the Bay area on a predetermined project, or select a self- designed project with a partner anywhere in the world. The idea is to complete a well-defined, manageable, but important project to a high standard under significant time constraints. Our community partners have requested help with achieving their missions and seminar students will utilize their backgrounds in social/environmental problem solving to deliver a final product. Our partners have requested help with such efforts as grant and report writing, data analysis, curriculum development, symposium organizing, presentation research and preparation and communications to raise awareness about an environmental challenge. If you choose to design your own project, the instructor will help you to create this opportunity. Students will give oral presentations on their project progress throughout the quarter, culminating in a final presentation at a symposium with our partners. Students will also explore how best to communicate their interdisciplinary skills and goals through their resumes, CV's or cover letters, portfolios or linkedIn profiles in preparation for the next phase of their career. Guest speakers and in class workshops will complement these activities.Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 3
EARTHSYS 291: Concepts in Environmental Communication (EARTHSYS 191)
Introduction to the history, development, and current state of communication of environmental science and policy to non-specialist audiences. Includes fundamental principles, core competencies, and major challenges of effective environmental communication in the public and policy realms and an overview of the current scope of research and practice in environmental communication. Intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates, with a background in Earth or environmental science and/or policy studies, or in communication or journalism studies with a specific interest in environmental and science communication. Prerequisite: Earth Systems core (
EarthSys 111 and
EarthSys 112) or equivalent. (Meets Earth Systems WIM requirement.)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Hayden, T. (PI)
;
Chin, K. (TA)
EARTHSYS 292: Multimedia Environmental Communication
Introductory theory and practice of environmental storytelling through photography, video, and audio production. Interactive seminar to cultivate effective use of photography, audio, and video production technology and software to communicate environmental science, policy, and justice concepts to the public in compelling, accurate, and engaging ways. Emphasis on fundamental storytelling techniques and workflow more than technical specifics of multimedia gear. Includes extensive instructor and peer workshopping/critiquing of work and substantial out-of-class group project work. Limited class size, preference to Environmental Communication MA students. No previous multimedia experience necessary. Admission by application only (
https://forms.gle/UU7Va8cYVSW7u1oY6). Email instructor Chloe Peterson-Nafziger with any questions; chloepn.biosphere@gmail.com.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Peterson-Nafziger, C. (PI)
;
Roberge, P. (TA)
EARTHSYS 293: Environmental Communication Practicum
Students complete an internship or similar practical experience in a professional environmental communication setting. Potential placements include environmental publications, environmental or outdoor education placements, NGOs, government agencies, on-campus departments, programs, or centers, and science centers and museums. Restricted to students admitted to the Earth Systems Master of Arts, Environmental Communication Program. Can be completed in any quarter.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Hayden, T. (PI)
EARTHSYS 294: Environmental Communication Capstone
The Earth Systems Master of Arts, Environmental Communication capstone project provides students with an opportunity to complete an ambitious independent project demonstrating mastery of an area of environmental communication. Capstone projects are most often applied communication projects such as writing, photography, or video projects; expressive or artistic works; or student-initiated courses, workshops, or curriculum materials. Projects focused on academic scholarship or communication theory research may also be considered. Restricted to students enrolled in the Earth Systems Master of Arts, Environmental Communication Program.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Diver, S. (PI)
;
Hayden, T. (PI)
;
Hoagland, S. (PI)
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