Climate and Society Class of 2023
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Aaron Stockel: From Byzantine History to Modern Politics
A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program discusses his roundabout journey to climate science and politics.
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Olivia Smith: Changing the Way We Look at Food Systems and the Environment
A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program hopes to influence policy that makes food systems more sustainable and equitable.
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Meet Patrick Beckley From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He is interested in implementing climate solutions both locally and globally.
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Meet Aesha Datta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
A climate journalist and Fulbright scholarship recipient, she wants to deepen her knowledge about climate change and was attracted by the program’s interdisciplinary nature.
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Meet Siddharth Dasgupta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He aims to connect theory and research with practical solutions to effect change.
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Meet Adam Stickney From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
He’s looking forward to learning how to transform thought into climate action.
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Meet Victoria Hamilton From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
Victoria’s Indigenous heritage inspires her to preserve nature and speak up for marginalized communities.
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Meet Rashawn Merchant From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
Rashawn wants to help make climate change information more accessible for non-scientists.
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