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After completing his service in the U.S. Army, Randall Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Environmental Engineering, a Master of Science in Earth System Science, and a Ph.D. from Stanford's Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment Resources, focusing on sustainable groundwater management in California. As a lecturer in the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program, he co-designs and delivers curriculum that bridges theory with practical applications, exemplified in the E-IPER Master's Capstone Seminar. He creates collaborative learning environments for students to develop critical systems-thinking skills through hands-on engagement with complex sustainability challenges. His teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusive, problem-posing education with pedagogical approaches designed to prepare diverse student populations for academic success and real-world problem-solving. Randall's interdisciplinary background enables him to connect students' insights with cross-cutting perspectives crucial for addressing today's pressing environmental resource sustainability issues.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.