Living Lab Project Repository

Emily Blackwell, M.A. Sustainability Science '24, blended science with social change to create impactful, community-driven solutions for a more sustainable campus.

Sam Bunke, PhD candidate in chemical engineering, developed a framework for addressing waste justice in Stanford campus plans, programs, and communication.

Linda Vera is using her Living Lab Fellowship to develop a zero-waste strategy for local schools, aligning with Stanford’s 2030 Zero-Waste Goal.

Sierra Castaneda, PhD candidate in Earth Systems Science, quantified emissions reduction pathways for Stanford Dining and engaged with food suppliers around sustainability.

Doctoral student Eleni Alexandraki, B.S. '19 and M.S. '21, developed a set of Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Guidelines for her Living Lab Fellowship Project.

Elanna Mak '25 conducted outreach to promote the switch from plastic to recycled lab supplies as well as explored factors impeding other sustainable alternatives for compounds.

Justin West '25 piloted an occupancy-based HVAC scheduling system in the Gates building, aiming to reduce energy consumption by 20% through adjustments based on real-time data.

Sergio Sánchez, Ph.D. in E-IPER Program, helped electrify Stanford’s O'Donohue Family Educational Farm, reducing emissions and setting a sustainable example for small-scale farms.

Zander Opperman, a biology major with a passion for ecology and wildland fire, is using the Living Labs Fellowship to develop a fire management plan for the Jasper Ridge Preserve.

Jeremy Rubin, M.A. in Public Policy '24, explored carbon offsets for Stanford's scope 3 emissions, engaged with stakeholders and experts to help the university achieve net-zero.

Nikita Salunke, an M.S. candidate in Sustainability Science, helped shape Stanford's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as a Living Lab Fellow.

Sammy Puckett B.S. '22, M.S. '24 created narrative content to encourage Transportation site visitors visualize changes to more sustainable commutes.

Yuan Tang, M.S. 2024, identified promising climate action plans for the Travel/Study program within the Stanford Alumni Association by analyzing emissions data.