Research & Impact
Research & Impact
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What if luck isn’t random?
In a new book, former MS&E Professor of the Practice Tina Seelig argues that luck isn’t something that happens to you, but rather something you create.
April 30, 2026
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Collaborative coding, better scaling, health tracking: HAI awards $2.17M to innovative research
Seed grants will fund 29 research teams pursuing novel research ideas across disciplines, including MS&E faculty Pamela Hinds and Madeleine Udell.
April 29, 2026
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Rising Stars workshop hosted at University of Michigan
Close to 30 early-career professionals gathered for a day of connection, learning and professional growth at the event co-organized by MS&E, University of Michigan IOE, and Georgia Tech ISyE.
April 06, 2026
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2026 senior projects: Adaptation in a changing landscape
Student teams helped sponsor organizations utilize the latest technology and techniques to build successful strategies.
April 03, 2026
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Market design in the age of AI: Key insights from the conference
Learn how AI is shaping markets from MS&E Professor Amin Saberi and other experts.
March 16, 2026
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Engineering good decisions: Reflections on the life and work of Ronald A. Howard
Former students and colleagues of the late Professor Howard share stories from his life, his influences, and his impact.
March 11, 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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The future of entrepreneurship
Professor Chuck Eesley, an expert in the best ways to inspire entrepreneurship, says the key is broad global investment over a singular focus at home.
February 19, 2026
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AI's impact on workplace skill development
As AI technologies evolve, understanding their implications for workplace training is more critical than ever.
February 17, 2026
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Stanford GSB and the School of Engineering: A shared century of innovation
Learn from MS&E Prof. Chuck Eesley and others how 100 years on, each school retains the pioneer mindset that changed the way the professions were taught.
December 10, 2025
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Simple text reminders can reduce unnecessary incarceration
Research by MS&E alum Alex Chohlas-Wood (PhD '22) and colleagues shows many defendants just need court date reminders.
December 05, 2025
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Examining Silicon Valley’s impact on U.S. public policy
An MS&E-led course offers insights into how tech and public service leaders are collaborating to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
November 05, 2025
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Precourt Institute for Energy welcomes three new advisors
The expertise of Pranav Adani, former MS&E Adjunct Prof. James Ellis, and Jay Rubenstein spans global business, security, and economics and will fortify the institute’s foundation.
October 20, 2025
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How 'flash teams' are reshaping global collaboration
Stanford professors Melissa Valentine and Michael Bernstein examine an innovative model to assemble global teams that’s become increasingly popular, partly driven by AI.
October 02, 2025
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Study reveals roadmap for carbon-free California by 2045
A new study, coauthored by MS&E Professor (Teaching) John Weyant, shows California can go carbon-free mostly using current and emerging solutions.
September 29, 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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Summer REU presentations showcase interdisciplinary research
Undergraduates from across the School of Engineering shared insights from research conducted with MS&E faculty and PhD student mentors.
September 18, 2025
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Trees, soil, and climate: What is the connection?
MS&E alum Kate Calvin (PhD '08, MS '05) and colleagues explore how land use affects both climate and human flourishing.
September 17, 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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Global solutions-focused summit on expanding access to kidney transplantation held at Stanford
Scholars including alum Al Roth (PhD '74, MS '72) and Professor Itai Ashlagi, physicians, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers gathered to explore research advances.
August 22, 2025