Be part of the change
We aim to build a community that reflects the demographics of our society and that values empathy and well-being along with academic and professional achievement. Find here the information, programs and resources to support you and our aspiration for a community that recognizes, celebrates and embraces all worldviews.
Educate
We educate our community about DEI issues and best practices.
Courses
We support Diversity in the Geosciences, a course that prepares students to address the participation and inclusion challenges uniquely faced in the geosciences, along with other courses in environmental justice.
DEI library
The first step toward a diverse and inclusive community is awareness. Dig into our DEI library to find articles and books on topics from equity in the classroom to land acknowledgment, anti-Black racism, sexual harassment, environmental justice, and more.
Best practice workshops
Learn more about our workshops for faculty, staff and students on DEI best practices including inclusive teaching, upstander training, and anti-racism sensitivity.
Enhance
We support activities and connections to build an inclusive and equitable community.
Stanford Earth Postdoc Fellowship program
Learn more about postdoc positions for scholars who advance diversity in the Earth, energy, and environmental sciences.
Dean's Graduate Scholars program
Find out about our first-year tuition for underrepresented students, along with other financial support for conferences and educational needs throughout the graduate career.
Intersections: Identities @ Stanford Earth
Our #StanfordEarthCelebrates interview series illuminates how our many identities intersect with our work in the geosciences.
Engage
We partner with minority-serving institutions, organizations, and diverse networks to recruit and share educational and career opportunities.
SURGE
Apply to our Summer Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering (SURGE) program for non-Stanford college students interested in Earth sciences and sustainability.
Community centers & affinity groups
Engage with organizations across campus through expanded planning, events and resources. Or join an affinity group.
Outreach beyond Stanford
We reach out to targeted institutions and conferences to support diversity in student, faculty and staff recruitment.
Expect
We hold ourselves accountable across departments, programs, and administrative units.
Our demographics
Track our changing community on the Stanford IDEAL dashboard by using the pull down menu for Stanford Earth.
