Robotics gains traction as a potential major
The chance to declare as a robotics major could be just around the corner for interested students, as a proposal led by Eric Smalls ’16 continues to gain traction among undergraduates and faculty alike.
School of Engineering
Stanford engineering faculty discuss election to National Academy of Engineering
Eight Stanford professors were elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on Feb. 6, in recognition of their academic and professional accomplishments. Stanford’s… Continue Reading »
Brown Institute funds media/technology projects through “Magic Grants”
A year after Stanford’s School of Engineering and Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism first announced the creation of a new media institute, its first class of “Magic Grant” recipients are working on projects focused on integrating technology with journalism.
Stanford researchers develop long-lasting batteries
Researchers at the School of Engineering have developed a battery that can last one thousand charge cycles—when a battery is fully charged, depleted and recharged—without suffering from electrode degradation, which is the cause of charge capacity loss.
GPS pioneer pledges $28 million
James J. Spilker Jr. ’55 M.S. ’56 Ph.D. ’58, a School of Engineering consulting professor and central figure in the development of GPS, and his wife Anna Marie Spilker, a real estate broker and investor, have pledged $28 million to Stanford University.
Faculty Senate discusses rising number of units across majors
The Faculty Senate discussed the increasing number of units required for undergraduate majors, and the rising percentage of Stanford students graduating with more than the required 180 units, at its first meeting of the academic year.
Professional schools ramp up online strategy
Three Stanford professional schools launch online education initiatives through associate dean appointments.
School of Engineering plans increase in faculty size
Responding to rapid growth in student enrollment, the School of Engineering anticipates making significant expansions to its faculty size.