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Symposium inaugurates Center for Computational Market Design
The new center will bring interdisciplinary expertise to bear on crafting rules and procedures for creating and improving markets.
April 15, 2024
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Peter Glynn: Strategic investments in the people of MS&E have been central to its strength
The former MS&E chair recalls building strength in computational social science and other areas by capitalizing on expertise in mathematical models and behavioral sciences.
April 12, 2024
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Vasilis Syrgkanis receives Google Research Scholar award
The award aims to support early-career professors who are pursuing research in fields relevant to Google.
April 11, 2024
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Pamela Hinds named Rodney H. Adams Professor
The professorship was established in honor of former Stanford treasurer Rod Adams (BS ’60, MBA ’62).
April 10, 2024
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Navigating the future of AI: Insights from the second Meta Community Forum
A multinational Deliberative Poll, developed by Prof. Ashish Goel's research team, unveils the global public's nuanced views on AI chatbots and their integration into society.
April 03, 2024
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How can universities prepare tomorrow’s leaders to use data for social good?
A rapidly-growing Stanford major, for which several MS&E faculty serve as advisors, aims to equip students with a combined fluency in data science and social science.
March 26, 2024
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Arvind Karunakaran, MS&E alums receive multiple honors
A paper coauthored by professor Karunakaran, Hatim Rahman (PhD '19), and former postdoctoral scholar Tim Weiss, investigates the effects of digital experimentation.
March 13, 2024
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What headlines don’t tell you about global migration, and what Stanford researchers can
Researchers are filling critical migration data gaps and studying how people are on the move in new and different ways.
March 08, 2024
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Are relaxed telehealth and take-home medication regulations for treating opioid use disorder cost-effective?
MS&E professor Margaret Brandeau and PhD student Gary Qian found that relaxed guidelines for opioid use disorder during COVID-19 were not only effective, but also cost-effective.
March 04, 2024
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Stanford researchers urge caution with new mixed reality headsets
A study coauthored by MS&E master’s student Portia Wang finds the headsets can offer amazing experiences, but problems including feelings of social isolation can undercut the vibe.
February 15, 2024
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MS&E Newsletter February 2024
Four faculty share how their work influences and utilizes AI. Plus, the latest research in MS&E.
February 06, 2024
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All eyes on California to figure out energy decarbonization, economic growth, and fairness
As part of the Stanford Government Energy Summit, MS&E alum Jason Glickman (MS '02) discussed challenges and opportunities for the state along its road to energy decarbonization.
February 05, 2024
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Making good things easier: Takeaways from MS&E’s virtual reunion event
In organizations, AI-powered tools, and social algorithms, MS&E faculty are working to make desired outcomes easier and undesirable ones less likely.
January 31, 2024
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Elisabeth Paté-Cornell: MS&E has always been about its students
The Burt and Deedee McMurtry Professor reflects on leading the Management Science & Engineering department in its early years.
January 10, 2024
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Workplace friction: How to make the right things easier and the wrong things harder
MS&E professor Bob Sutton shares insights on how to eliminate unwanted friction in your organization—starting at the top.
December 14, 2023
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HAI policy brief: Walking the walk of AI ethics in technology companies
Stanford scholars, including MS&E professor Riitta Katila, present one of the first empirical investigations into AI ethics on the ground in private technology companies.
December 07, 2023
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Stanford Impact Labs applies research insights to society’s most pernicious problems
MS&E faculty working with Stanford Impact Labs are taking a collaborative approach to address some of the biggest issues facing the world and society today.
November 21, 2023
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New drug delivery system could reduce daily diabetes shots to just three a year
Dietary management drugs have transformed Type 2 diabetes care, but daily injection routines are challenging for some patients. A new hydrogel could mean shots just three times a y
November 20, 2023
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Tuning our algorithmic amplifiers: Encoding societal values into social media AIs
The values built into social media algorithms are highly individualized. Could we reshape our feeds to benefit society?
November 20, 2023
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Jose Blanchet receives INFORMS APS Best Publication in Applied Probability Award
The biannual award is given by the Applied Probability Society for an outstanding contribution to the field of applied probability.
November 17, 2023