Mark Z. Jacobson

Mark Z. Jacobson

Keynote Speaker: Director of the Atmosphere & Energy Program; Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Stanford University

Mark Z. Jacobson Biography

Mark Z. Jacobson is Director of the Atmosphere/Energy Program and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Woods Institute for the Environment and of the Precourt Institute for Energy. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering, an A.B. in Economics, and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Stanford in 1988. He received an M.S. and PhD in Atmospheric Sciences in 1991 and 1994, respectively, from UCLA and joined the faculty at Stanford in 1994.

His career focuses on better understanding air pollution and global warming problems and developing large-scale clean, renewable energy solutions to them. He has published six books, including his latest, “No Miracles Needed,” and 180 peer-reviewed journal articles.

He is ranked as the #1 most impactful scientist in the world in the field of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences and #6 in the field of Energy among those first publishing past 1985. He received the 2005 American Meteorological Society Henry G. Houghton Award and the 2013 American Geophysical Union Ascent Award for his work on black carbon climate impacts and the 2013 Global Green Policy Design Award for developing state and country energy plans. In 2015, he received a Cozzarelli Prize from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences for his work on the grid integration of 100% wind, water and solar energy systems. In 2018, he received the Judi Friedman Lifetime Achievement Award “For a distinguished career dedicated to finding solutions to large-scale air pollution and climate problems.” In 2019 and 2022, he was selected as “one of the world’s 100 most influential people in climate policy” by Apolitical. In 2022, he received the Visionary Clean Tech Influencer of the Year award at the World Clean Tech Awards.

He has served on an advisory committee to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, appeared in a TED talk, appeared on the David Letterman Show in 2013 to discuss converting the world to clean energy, and co-founded The Solutions Project nonprofit, which received the Time Magazine CO2 Earth Award in 2023. His work is the scientific basis of the energy portion of the U.S. Green New Deal and laws to go to 100% renewable energy in cities, states, and countries worldwide.

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Mark Z. Jacobson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Conservation, Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism, Business, Finance and Earth Science.

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Mark Z. Jacobson generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Mark Z. Jacobson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Agriculture and Environmental Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Z. Jacobson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Mark Z. Jacobson generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katharine Hayhoe, Ed Begley Jr. and Dr. Jonathan Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Z. Jacobson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/10/2024.

Mark Z. Jacobson Videos

Stanford Professor Mark Jacobson at Pathways to 100% Renewable ...
  • How do I book Mark Z. Jacobson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Z. Jacobson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mark Z. Jacobson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mark Z. Jacobson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mark Z. Jacobson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mark Z. Jacobson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mark Z. Jacobson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Z. Jacobson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mark Z. Jacobson speak about?

    Mark Z. Jacobson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Policy, Environment, Inspirational, Conservation, Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Earth Day, Animals & Wildlife, Environmental Activism, Business, Finance and Earth Science.
  • Where does Mark Z. Jacobson travel from?

    Mark Z. Jacobson generally travels from Stanford, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mark Z. Jacobson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Z. Jacobson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mark Z. Jacobson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mark Z. Jacobson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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