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MS&E Newsletter July 2026
The latest AI research, community updates, awards, and more.
July 15, 2026
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'So many opportunities, so little time'
Prominent energy researchers, including MS&E postoctoral scholar Nico Christianson, discuss possible pathways to solving sustainable energy’s biggest puzzles at a Stanford symposium.
July 10, 2026
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Tau Beta Pi announces 2026 Teaching Award and Teaching Honor Roll
This year’s nominees, including MS&E Professor Amin Saberi, are recognized for mentoring the next generation.
July 01, 2026
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Student, faculty leaders share their Stanford experiences at Board of Trustees meeting
Student and faculty government leaders, including MS&E master's student Will Berriman, discussed their time at the university with members of the Board of Trustees during the board's last meeting of the academic year.
June 23, 2026
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Report: Electric utilities can use AI to improve service while–hopefully–meeting AI power demands
Utilities can apply AI to improve operations responsibly and power systems can meet AI electricity needs, according to a report from Stanford's Bits & Watts Initiative, in which several MS&E faculty are affiliates.
June 22, 2026
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The need for American energy statecraft
Former Adjunct Professor James Ellis discusses how, in a world of rising geopolitical tension and great power competition, the United States can turn its extraordinary energy abundance into a decisive strategic advantage.
June 19, 2026
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Remembering Michael May
The Professor Emeritus (Research) of MS&E passed away on May 17 at 100.
June 15, 2026
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Margaret Brandeau, Isabelle Rao receive Cost-Effectiveness Paper of the Year Award
Their winning paper studied the cost-effectiveness of providing stable housing for those suffering from opioid use disorder.
June 15, 2026
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Four MS&E PhD students receive VPGE fellowships
Supported by endowment and general funds, VPGE fellowships are designed to attract the most talented students to Stanford's doctoral programs and to honor and support our most outstanding current doctoral students.
June 12, 2026
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ICME Research Symposium 2026: AI for science and engineering
Researchers, industry leaders, faculty, and students—including MS&E faculty Vasilis Syrgkanis and Renyuan Xu, as well as multiple MS&E PhD students who presented posters—examined how AI is transforming scientific discovery and engineering.
June 09, 2026
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Conference explores pathways to sustainable, responsible use of AI
Practitioners and researchers, including MS&E Assistant Professor Irene Lo, identify benefits and challenges of using AI to support sustainability, resilience, and social responsibility.
June 02, 2026
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Six CDDRL honors students elected to Phi Beta Kappa
Six students, including MS&E major Katya Bigman, are among the newest members of this prestigious academic honors society.
May 23, 2026
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What happens when markets collide with morality?
MS&E alum Alvin Roth (PhD '74, MS '72) won the Nobel Prize for improving how markets work. In a new book, he explores morally fraught issues through the lens of market economics.
May 22, 2026
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From benchmarks to real-world impact: Causal science conference explores modern challenges in AI evaluation
The conference featured remarks by MS&E Professor Ramesh Johari and poster presentations by multiple MS&E students.
May 21, 2026
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Advancing sustainability through data science: Conference highlights
MS&E PhD student Aldis Elfarsdottir won the Best PhD Presentation award for her talk, titled "Corporate Carbon Accountability."
May 20, 2026
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Sustainable Mobility Center aims to transform how the world moves
MS&E Professor Ramesh Johari is an affiliated faculty member at the Precourt Institute for Energy's new cross-campus initiative, which aims to fundamentally rethink how people and goods move across land, sea, and air.
May 18, 2026
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Researchers worldwide compete to shape the future of AI in organizations
More than 200 academic teams submitted proposals to the AI for Organizations Grand Challenge, exploring how artificial intelligence will transform teamwork and collaboration.
May 15, 2026
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Stanford HAI launches AI and Organizations Lab to study science of AI in the workplace
The new center, led by MS&E Associate Professor Melissa Valentine, will examine AI's real-world impacts on jobs, teams, and organizational performance.
May 14, 2026
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces 2026 cohort of 87 new scholars, the most global cohort to date
The 2026 cohort of Knight-Hennessy scholars represents 31 countries and 45 graduate degree programs across Stanford University.
May 13, 2026
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Chair of Stanford University Board of Trustees Lily Sarafan to speak at School of Medicine graduation
The MS&E alum and former CEO of in-home senior health care service provider TheKey will address graduates at the June ceremony.
May 08, 2026