Events: 2013
Investing in Natural Capital »
August 15, 2013 6:00 pm
Leaders of the Natural Capital Project (NatCap) and The Nature Conservancy will discuss how they are using the power of open-source software software to transform how communities and institutions value natural capital in decisions that improve outcomes for biodiversity and human wellbeing.
Mary Ruckelshaus, NatCap's managing Director, Rich Sharp, NatCap's lead software developer, and Heather Tallis, lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy, will be speaking.
Tickets are free to students with a valid Student ID.
Mark Tercek: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature »
August 6, 2013 7:00 pm
Mark Tercek, CEO, The Nature Conservancy, and Co-Author of Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature.
Can protecting nature really be a good investment? Tercek argues that conservation is the new way to do business. He offers an essential guide to sustainable opportunities and green infrastructure developments from across the country. Learn why nature protection is the smartest business and investment decision we can make.
Dr. Claudia Stickler at Carnegie »
June 13, 2013 6:00 pm
The year-end meeting of the Bay Area Tropical Forest Network features a talk by Dr. Claudia M. Stickler of the International Program at the Amazon Environmental Research Institute on the importance of rainforests for hydropower.
"Gasland II" Screening and Panel Discussion »
June 2, 2013 12:30 pm
Stanford Woods Institute Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson will participate in a panel discussion after a screening of "Gasland 2," a documentary about fracking, the controversial process of natural gas and oil extraction.
Please RSVP at gaslandstanford.eventbrite.com.
Should Stanford Divest from Fossil Fuels? »
May 30, 2013 5:00 pm
Campaigns to divest from fossil fuels are growing at 308 colleges. Join the discussion at a nonpartisan, exploratory panel.
Water and Agriculture in a Changing Africa: What Might Be Done? »
May 23, 2013 3:30 pm
FSE, FSI Stanford Symposium with John Briscoe - Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Environmental Engineering at Harvard University; Jennifer Burney (commentator) - Assistant Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy in the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at University of California, San Diego; John Briscoe, the Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Environmental Engineering and Environmental Health at Harvard University; Jennifer Burney, Assistant Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy in the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at the University of California, San Diego.
Environmental Forum featuring Rodolfo Dirzo »
May 22, 2013 12:00 pm
Rodolfo Dirzo, Bing Professor in Environmental Science and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment presents Ecology of Defaunation, Biodiversity Change and Risks of Human Disease.
Please note different schedule for this forum.
Ocean Treasures Film Festival »
May 18, 2013 12:00 pm
“We may not be able to bring the Stanford community to the ocean en masse, but through the spring Ocean Treasures Film Festival we can create an experience that brings the power of the ocean to them – an experience that fosters intimacy, education, and empowerment.” – Mel Lane Student Grant Team Leads, Lida Teneva and Cassandra Brooks
Investing in Natural Capital »
May 15, 2013 6:00 pm
Leaders of The Natural Capital Project and The Nature Conservancy will talk about how they are using the power of open-source software tools to transform how communities and institutional leaders around the world include the value of natural capital in decisions improving outcomes for biodiversity and human well-being.
Jasper Ridge 40th Anniversary: Live Broadcast of "Science Friday" »
May 10, 2013 10:00 am
As part of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve's 40th anniversary, National Public Radio's Ira Flatow will do a live broadcast of "Science Friday" at Stanford.
Event sponsors: Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Stanford Continuing Studies, Stanford Woods Institute, and Precourt Institute for Energy.
PLEASE NOTE: Seating for this event will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect that this event will draw large audiences, so please plan to arrive early to secure a seat.
Emerging Perspectives on the Law, Science, and Policy of Dynamic Marine Conservation »
May 10, 2013 8:00 am
You are invited to join Stanford Law School and the Center for Ocean Solutions to learn about cutting-edge topics in Dynamic Ocean Conservation Law, Science, and Policy. The two-day symposium will convene speakers and experts from all across the globe in an effort to foster cross-disciplinary approaches to complex maritime problems at local, national, and international levels.
Jasper Ridge 40th Anniversary: Reviving the Science/Statecraft Dialogue »
May 9, 2013 5:30 pm
As part of Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve's 40th anniversary, National Public Radio "Science Friday" host Ira Flatow and a distinguished panel, including Stanford Woods Institute Senior Fellow Chris Field, will will discuss how public perception of the authority and reliability of science and scientists influences national and global policy, and how these perceptions can be reshaped.
PLEASE NOTE: Plan to arrive early, as seating for this event will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Jane Lubchenco, Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor for spring 2013 »
May 8, 2013 5:30 pm
Science Serving Society: An Inside View from Washington, DC
Environment Forum featuring Case Studies in Sustainable Development in Costa Rica »
May 2, 2013 3:30 pm
Speakers include, Dr. Jorge Jimenez, Dr. Alvaro Umaña, and Bernardo Aguilar.
Boething Lecture featuring William Burch »
April 25, 2013 4:00 pm
Dr. Burch will give a talk titled Seeing Like a Forest, Looking Like a City - Stories About Encouraging Exosystem Stewards in a World of Diminished Hopes.
April 24, 2013 6:00 pm
Future Energy is a series of pitch events that connects startups with venture capital and corporate investors in the energy and clean-tech industries. If you are an energy technology or cleantech investor, corporate research director, or startup founder, this is a great opportunity to be the first to see the hottest emerging startups. Future Energy is free to all Stanford students, faculty and staff.
Al Gore, "Peril and Opportunity: Solving the Climate Crisis and Reinvigorating Democracy" »
April 23, 2013 7:00 pm
Former Vice President Al Gore will give a lecture on climate change on Tuesday, April 23, in honor of the late Stephen H. Schneider, the Stanford professor and world-renowned climate scientist.
April 22, 2013 11:00 am
In honor of Earth Day, Sustainable Stanford will host a campus community gathering on Monday, April 22, to experience and enjoy Stanford's culture of sustainability. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn in the Science & Engineering Quad. It will feature games, activities and demonstrations from topics as varied as sustainable food to solar vehicles. Stanford Woods Institute will have a booth. Lunch will be served and raffle prizes will be award ed to participating attendees.
April 21, 2013 1:00 pm
Settle in for this mini film festival, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Revisiting the South: Richard Misrach's Cancer Alley, and witness the full spectrum of environmental issues: social and economic inequity, political gain, exploitation, education, and sustainable solutions to our Earth’s limited resources. Students from Stanford’s Environmental Humanities Project introduce the films and lead discussions