News
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MS&E Newsletter April 2024
Generosity in action. Plus, oral histories and awards & recognition.
April 23, 2024
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How breakthrough statistical models are helping us reduce our carbon footprint, one building at a time
In honor of Earth Day, we’d like to share an example of how MS&E research is contributing to sustainability efforts, with more examples to follow soon.
April 22, 2024
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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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ICME welcomes five new affiliated faculty members
MS&E professors Markus Pelger and Vasilis Syrgkanis are newly appointed members of the institute.
December 08, 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