Find your inspiration to change the world at the Bren School.
We solve environmental problems.
The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management is a professional graduate school and community of environmental leaders at UC Santa Barbara.
Graduate Programs at Bren
The UCSB Bren School offers environmental graduate programs that empower you to develop comprehensive, data-driven solutions to today's critical environmental problems.
Bren Grads Change the World
Our alumni are leaders in every sector, tackling environmental issues such as climate change, conservation, and sustainable water and agriculture. Join a vast and active alumni network from day one with the Bren School.
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Joel Cesare, MESM 2012
An advocate for bold thinking, Joel Cesare makes sustainable building decisions for Google locations around the world.
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Heather Hochrein, MESM 2016
Heather Hochrein shares her experience launching a successful electric vehicle charge-share business from her Eco-E Project at Bren.
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Karen Askeland-Elliff, MESM 2016
The attraction to protect pristine waterways drives Karen Askeland-Elliff's career as a water resources planner and environmental scientist.
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Lindsey Peavey Reeves, PhD 2016
With the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Lindsey conducts research and translates this important information for public education.
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Garrett Goto, MESM 2019
Hired even before he graduated, Garrett Goto is developing global aquaculture strategy at the Center for Oceans at Conservation International.
Our Global Impact
Bren researchers and students develop solutions to critical environmental problems around the world. We are expanding our scientific understanding, planning and implementing viable solutions, and building sustainable industries.
Decade-long Amazon Soy Moratorium in Brazil Reduced Deforestation
Compounded by a cattle moratorium and multi-sector collaboration, more than 18,000 square kilometers of Amazon forest were saved
Dec 14 2020
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A Global Network of Marine Protected Areas Can Substantially Improve Future Catch
Study reveals expanding existing global MPAs by just 5% can improve future catch by at least 20%
Oct 27 2020
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Global Agricultural Emissions a Barrier to Climate Change Targets
Food system carbon emissions must be reduced considerably to meet the central goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a new study
Nov 7 2020
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Bren Researchers Named to 2020 Highly Cited List
Professors Costello, Halpern, Suh, and Tilman are among the most influential researchers in the world.
Nov 18 2020
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Smaller Cropland Areas with Diverse Agriculture Could Be Key to Less Pesticide Use
Analyzing 13 years of agricultural data, study finds "economy of scale" and monoculture farming lead to heavier pesticide use
Nov 9 2020
Solving Environmental Problems
Explore how the Bren community of students, faculty, and researchers approach solutions to critical environmental problems, and get inspired to bring your ideas to Bren.
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Faculty Research
Bren researchers make valuable contributions with global impact on the most significant environmental issues of our day, from climate change to ocean health. Browse a directory of subject matter experts.
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Communication Focus
Science needs a strong voice now more than ever. The MESM program focus in Communication trains students to become compelling storytellers, strategic communicators, and skilled multimedia producers.
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Eco-Entrepreneurship Focus
Bridging entrepreneurship and environmental solutions, the Eco-E program teaches innovation, agile thinking, business skills, and everything you need to launch an eco-venture.
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Giving
Your support for the Bren School propels innovative environmental leaders and solutions. Learn about opportunities to support student fellowships, academic programs, research, and more.