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goal e
goal f
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goal h
initiatives in earth science
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GOAL A
Expand the understanding of Earth and its history and dynamics, environmental changes, natural resources, hazards, and sustainability through fundamental scientific and engineering research and its integration.
GOAL B
Provide an intellectual, colligial, and productive working environment that supports fundamental research and promotes collaboration.
GOAL C
Build links between the earth sciences and other disiplines as required to address increasingly complex problems of compelling intellectual and societal importance.

GOAL D
Strengthen communication with and outreach to the University, our Alumni,
and the World.
GOAL E
Strengthen education programs within the school by providing rigorous and innovative curricula within current and new programs, by fostering excellence in teaching and advising, and by providing broadly based educational opportunities to students with diverse backgrounds and interests.
GOAL F
Make an understanding of earth processes an essential component of a Stanford education, and bring an exposure to earth sciences to all.
GOAL G
Improve and support analytical and computational facilities and staffing.
GOAL H
Enhance extramural funding and support for research, teaching, and outreach.