Planning for Stanford's new school for climate and sustainability has continued through the fall and winter by a 30-member faculty Blueprint Advisory Committee to design the new school's structure, education programs, themed initiatives and engagement activities. Kathryn Moler, vice provost and dean of research said in order for the school to effectively address urgent challenges it needs to have the superpowers of a school to hire and promote faculty, grant degrees, and build and own curricula, as well as the superpowers of an institute to foster interdisciplinary communities and partner with external stakeholders.