Meet Toddi Steelman, the visionary leader on a mission to transform Duke University into a 'climate university.' With a background in environmental management and a passion for sustainability, Steelman brings a wealth of expertise to her role as Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment. Her ambitious goal is to make Duke a global hub for climate research, education, and action. Through innovative initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to reducing the university's carbon footprint, Steelman aims to inspire the next generation of climate leaders. Toddi Steelman's dedication to tackling climate change sets an inspiring example for academia and the world.
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Meet Toddi Steelman, the woman hoping to turn Duke into a ‘climate university’
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Steelman is tasked with making Duke a global leader in climate and sustainability efforts under the Commitment, using her dual titles of vice president and vice provost to oversee both campus operations and student education. Her biggest challenge will be to achieve University-wide climate fluency while also ensuring that Duke achieves and maintains carbon neutrality across its facilities.
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