Building tangible, replicable, and inclusive environmental solutions

Our Mission

The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment (DSE) leverages the power of modern data and environmental science to create a healthy planet where people and nature can thrive.

Launched in 2022, the DSE is a partnership between UC Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources and the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, with the financial support of Eric and Wendy Schmidt.

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News

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DSE and Karuk Tribe Wildlife Team Presenting at World Bank Conference

DSE is heading to D.C. for the upcoming World Bank Conference: Measuring Development 2025: Biodiversity on Land and at Sea on April 29th.

April 17, 2025

Joshua trees and boulders in Joshua tree national park

DSE is Hiring a Data Analyst!

Join our team to support our work with the National Park Service. This full-time role is responsible for analyzing and preparing vegetation monitoring data. First review is 4/29!

April 16, 2025

Dr. Carlie Wiener of Schmidt Sciences presents best practices for science communications in front of a dozen UC Berkeley students

Schmidt Sciences brings hands-on communications training to UC Berkeley scientists

Over 35 graduate students from departments across campus participated in the workshop at DSE

April 10, 2025

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Projects

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Open & Democratize Methods for Geospatial Data Analysis
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Reduce the Worst Greenhouse Gases
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Addressing Climate-Caused Water Scarcity
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Improve Wildfire Recovery in National Parks & Beyond
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End Plastic Pollution
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Scale Sustainable Agriculture
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Co-Design Environmental Stewardship