Many physical, ecological and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies. CSU's innovative new graduate program in Ecosystem Sustainability enables students to develop core competencies in ecosystem sciencethe study of organisms and the environmentand apply that knowledge to address real-world issues. We help develop leaders in sustainability science: a new generation of practitioners able to address complex, integrated social and ecological problems, in collaborative partnerships with researchers, resource users and decision-makers.<br><br>Our graduates have the tools to understand complex scientific questions in sustainability, and the leadership and collaborative skills required to address current and future issues in sustainability. The program serves as a foundation for a wide range of careers, including academic and scholarly professions, and work in government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and corporate and entrepreneurial environments.