Applied Learning

We embed students in real-world work where their skills, insights, and leadership take shape.

Climate School Applied Coursework

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Applied Climate

Put classroom learning into practice through hands-on projects and collaboration.

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Earth Studio

Co-create climate solutions for frontline communities around the world.

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Capstones

Build the hard skills needed to move change through systems.

Explore more learning opportunities at the Climate School including: Master’s Programs, Professional Learning, Executive Education

Three panelists address a classroom of students with the text A yearlong, hands-on course where students put classroom learning into action through real-world projects, collaboration, and career exploration.
Fall: Students work in teams to analyze a past capstone project, gaining experience in stakeholder engagement, systems thinking, and project planning. | Spring: Students shift focus to refine problem definitions, develop implementation plans, and work directly with past project partners and alumni.

OUTCOMES
Practical, portfolio-ready experience
Systems thinking and communication skills
Confidence engaging with stakeholders and partners
Insight into real-world climate challenges and solutions

Recent Professors: Radley Horton, Johanna Lovecchio, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Sandra Goldmark, Marcia Macedo

Two people planting a sapling with text An inter-school travel course with GSAPP's Urban Design Studio that brings together design, policy, and climate science to co-create climate solutions with frontline communities around the world.

OUTCOMES
Integrate climate data with design and policy
Develop concepts for real-world climate adaptation
Lead stakeholder engagements in diverse communities
Present and publish innovative, place-based solutions

Recent Professors: Johanna Lovecchio, Kate Orff

“This course challenged me to apply 2D theories of climate justice to 3D policy and design. It left me with a breathtaking sense of hope within a like-minded, wildly creative community of students and faculty.” Julia Goldsamt, Earth Studio Student
Student presenting a poster to another student with text A small group of Climate School students work with a client organization to deliver a specific product (e.g. data analysis, program design, curricular and training materials).

OUTCOMES
Professional client project experience
Project management and execution skills
Effective team collaboration
Confidence in presenting to stakeholders

Additional Programs

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Student Impact Scholars

Student Impact Scholars work with Impact Initiatives in the Global Impact Lab to turn climate knowledge into action, acting as the catalyst for prototyping and piloting real-world solutions.

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Changemakers

A dynamic workshop series to help individuals and organizations map their climate intersections and build their changemaking skills.

Meet the Climate School Impact Scholars and Faculty

Hands-On Learning for a Changing Planet

Gain the skills you need to make a difference.

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