Announcements
Announcements
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Robert McKim, a force in Stanford’s product design program, has died
A believer in the power of design to change the world, McKim’s philosophy of “visual thinking” and his unique creative methods echo in Stanford’s legendary design program today.
August 04, 2022
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Tau Beta Pi Announces 2022 Teaching Award and Teaching Honor Roll
The recipients, representing seven School of Engineering departments, were nominated by undergraduate engineering students.
June 13, 2022
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Stanford faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Three faculty members in the School of Engineering have been elected to join the academy, among the highest professional distinctions accorded engineers.
February 18, 2022
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James Adams, expert in product design and human creativity, has died
A multi-talented “maker,” Adams was also a treasured teacher and prolific author.
January 28, 2022
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Charles Steele, expert in a wide range of scientific areas, has died
A “master modeler” of the mechanics of physical structures, he extended his expertise into four disciplines and enjoyed an influential career as a researcher, editor and mentor.
December 16, 2021
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Douglass Wilde, engineering optimization and design expert, has died
Wilde, a professor emeritus of chemical engineering and of mechanical engineering, was also a beloved teacher who worked to draw more minority students to the field.
November 17, 2021
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Stanford School of Engineering welcomes new faculty
Seven new faculty members have joined five Stanford Engineering departments.
September 29, 2021
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Kenneth Goodson recognized for semiconductor technology research
Two semiconductor industry organizations have named him co-winner of their 2020 University Research Award for developing thermal cooling technologies for high-performance chips.
November 18, 2020
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David Kelley wins the National Academy of Engineering’s Gordon Prize
The founder of Stanford’s d.school is honored for “almost single-handedly” transforming the way engineers are educated.
January 13, 2020
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James Johnston, a professor of mechanical engineering, dies at 88
An expert in fluid dynamics, James Johnston was also a respected teacher and mentor.
July 30, 2019
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Thomas Kenny and the Clayman Institute receive 2019 President’s Awards
The award recognizes individuals and programs that have made exceptional contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity within the Stanford community.
May 29, 2019
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Mechanical engineering professor Thomas R. Kane dead at 94
Thomas Kane revolutionized how scientists study forces and motion and his research helped spacecraft and astronauts orient properly in space.
March 14, 2019
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Two mechanical engineering groups win Gallery of Fluid Motion Awards
The awards celebrate engaging visuals that relay the science of contemporary fluid mechanics.
December 11, 2018
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William Kays, former dean of School of Engineering, dies at 98
An early advocate for computing and for expanding the role of women and minorities in engineering, Kays led the school from 1972 to 1984.
September 29, 2018
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Thomas Kenny wins the IEEE Daniel E. Noble Award
The award recognizes inventions and innovations with significant technical applications.
July 16, 2018
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A hands-on design course celebrates its 50th year
Over the last half-century, students in ME310 have produced hundreds of prototypes with real-world applications, including cameras, makeup and even cars.
June 15, 2018
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Robert Eustis, expert in thermodynamics, dies at 98
A leader in energy research, Eustis taught at Stanford for 35 years.
June 12, 2018
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Tau Beta Pi announces 2017-2018 Teaching Honor Roll
The honor society’s award program, now in its second year, recognizes 12 faculty members in the School of Engineering for excellence in teaching.
May 21, 2018
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David Barnett wins the 2018 Drucker Medal
The award recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering.
May 14, 2018
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Kenneth Goodson receives the inaugural Richard Chu ITherm Award
The mechanical engineer was recognized for his significant contributions to thermal management in electronic systems.
April 26, 2018