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We create sustainable solutions for cities, communities, and nature to thrive

Students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering make a lasting impact in the world as they launch careers in which they design and apply innovative solutions that foster sustainability in the natural and built environments.

Diversity is a Core Value

We celebrate and embrace our diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and views.

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We adapt and evolve to ensure we achieve measurable impact.

Research

We focus on engineering for sustainability with an emphasis on cities, energy, infrastructure, public health and water.

Faculty Positions Available

The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability invites applicants to explore open faculty positions. Apply to create solutions at a global scale, in collaboration with partners worldwide.

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CEE Faculty receive Sustainability Accelerator grants

The Sustainability Accelerator in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is focused on near-term policy and technology solutions addressing urgent challenges in the world through partnerships on local, regional, and global scales.

Stories and Voices

Keeping you involved and continuing to learn together post-graduation

PhD Candidate

Simi Aluko

My first trip to London opened my mind to the idea that buildings can tell stories.

Read Simi's Story
Khalid Osman
Assistant Professor

Khalid Osman

Life has taken me on a long journey.

Khalid's Story
Barbara Simpson
Assistant Professor

Barbara Simpson

I call myself an accidental engineer.
Barbara's Story

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