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Faculty Women’s Forum celebrates 2022 award winners
The Faculty Women’s Forum recognizes 14 faculty members and one staffer
June 07, 2022
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A new magnetic device could revolutionize allergy diagnosis
By isolating basophils, the rarest white blood cells, scientists aim to design a safer, more accurate allergy test.
May 23, 2022
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A study says runners prefer a low-effort pace, no matter the distance
“Minimizing energy expenditure has evolutionary advantages,” said one of the researchers. “It allows us to move farther on fewer calories.”
April 28, 2022
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Stanford Engineering announces the winners of its annual staff awards
Individuals were nominated by faculty and staff for their extraordinary commitment and dedication during another challenging year.
March 25, 2022
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How to build a better magnet
Magnets are involved in almost every step of electrical production, but improving them has been a big challenge. Researchers now aim to change that.
March 22, 2022
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Why the future needs robots with a human touch
A Stanford professor debuts a soft robotic finger designed to unlock the next generation of collaborative robotics.
March 14, 2022
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Smart materials could revolutionize biomedical devices
A mechanical engineer develops technologies to propel tiny robots into new terrain inside the human body.
March 14, 2022
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Gianluca Iaccarino: Don’t be afraid of the non-linear career path
A professor of mechanical engineering shares his unconventional journey
March 02, 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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Mechanical engineering seniors help design housing for refugees
Forty-six Stanford seniors are working on capstone projects that address real-world problems through a two-quarter course in mechanical engineering.
February 15, 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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Q&A: How wearable tech can teach and heal with the power of touch
Caitlyn Seim considered herself a technologist from a young age.
January 07, 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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Graduate student enrollment at Stanford is increasingly diverse
Data shows that underrepresented minorities and women in STEM fields are the fastest growing groups among Stanford’s graduate student population.
December 15, 2021
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Researchers create a device that imitates social touch, but from afar
The technology, still in its very early stages, doesn’t mimic social touch precisely, but creates instead a “a haptic illusion.”
December 10, 2021
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A team of engineers create a perching bird-like robot
There are countless possible applications for this robot, including search and rescue and wildfire monitoring.
December 08, 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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Improved computer simulation can build faster, cleaner, cheaper planes
Faster supercomputers and better modeling are being paired with optimized wind tunnels and flight testing to design new-age commercial airplanes.
October 22, 2021
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Stanford exoskeleton research demonstrates the importance of training
New research shows that the benefits people could reap from exoskeletons rely heavily on having time to train with the device.
October 01, 2021
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“Graduate school is one of the most exciting times in life”
At a welcome celebration, incoming graduate students from 2020 and 2021 are encouraged to ask questions, explore collaborations and get outside their comfort zones.
September 29, 2021