Awards & Recognition
Awards & recognition
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Vasilis Syrgkanis receives Schmidt Sciences Science of Trustworthy AI award
Prof. Syrgkanis will study how AI models might generate trustworthy explanations of their reasoning.
March 30, 2026
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Renyuan Xu receives JP Morgan AI Faculty Research Award
Prof. Xu studies AI's role in financial decision making.
March 23, 2026
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MS&E faculty among AI Alignment Project awardees
Their research will study various aspects of how to ensure AI systems' output matches human intent.
March 05, 2026
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MS&E's contributions to first 50 years of Mathematics of Operations Research
As the journal celebrates its 50th anniversary, its editors compiled a list of 50 influential papers, including several from MS&E faculty.
March 04, 2026
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Arvind Karunakaran selected as 2026 Western Academy of Management Ascendant Scholar
The honor recognizes scholars for their research, teaching, professional service, and potential.
February 20, 2026
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Arvind Karunakaran named to 2026 Thinkers50 Radar
The Thinkers50 Radar identifies a cohort of 30 up-and-coming thinkers whose ideas will make an important impact on management thinking.
February 18, 2026
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Eight from Stanford named Schwarzman Scholars
Eight students and alumni from Stanford, including MS&E alum Ethan Sperla (MS '24), will pursue graduate degrees at Schwarzman College in Beijing, China.
January 19, 2026
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In Forbes '30 Under 30,' Stanford affiliates nab seven of energy category’s 30 spots
MS&E alum Ali Sarilgan (MS '19, BS '19) and master's student Laurence Allen were recognized for their impact in the field.
December 08, 2025
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Strategic Management Society awards honor Blank, Piezunka
Adjunct Professor Steve Blank and alum Henning Piezunka (PhD '16) were honored by the Strategic Management Society for shaping how we understand and teach strategy.
November 17, 2025
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Faculty, alums, students receive multiple awards from INFORMS
The MS&E community was honored with lifetime achievements, writing awards, and more.
November 03, 2025
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Elisabeth Paté-Cornell receives SRA Distinguished Educator Award
Prof. Paté-Cornell received the award for her contributions to the training of new experts in risk analysis.
October 30, 2025
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Amin Saberi receives 2025 ACM SIGecom Test of Time Award
This marks the second consecutive time Professor Saberi has received the Test of Time Award, and the third year in a row for MS&E faculty.
October 22, 2025
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Arvind Karunakaran receives multiple awards for workplace research
Professor Karunakaran studies how technology affects workers and workplace attitudes.
October 21, 2025
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Seven of Congruent Ventures' "50 by 2050" climate tech startups have Stanford roots
MS&E alum John Taggart (PhD '19) is among those recognized that may significantly advance global decarbonization.
September 19, 2025
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Stanford teams move emerging sustainability technologies and business models forward with TomKat Innovation Transfer awards
Grantees, including MS&E master's student Charles Shi, received resources to build their sustainability ventures.
September 05, 2025
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MS&E announces Commencement Award winners
Students and faculty were recognized for their achievements throughout the academic year.
August 12, 2025
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Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. named chair of the National Academy of Engineering
The former MS&E Adjunct Professor is recognized for his leadership in the military, energy, aerospace, and national security sectors.
May 21, 2025
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces 2025 cohort of new scholars
MS&E PhD student John Alimi joins the cohort of emerging leaders with a commitment to the greater good.
May 19, 2025
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Riitta Katila elected to Finnish Academy of Science and Letters
Professor Katila joins distinguished academics and scientists elected as members for being at the top of their profession.
May 16, 2025
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Former trustees receive Gold Spike Award for volunteer service
Former trustee and MS&E alum Jeff Raikes '80 received the award in honor of his long-standing service to the university.
May 12, 2025