Interdisciplinary course applies physical science methods to art conservation
An interdisciplinary course combining art, archaeology, and physics encourages students to look at cultural heritage objects through the lens of science and quantitative reasoning. The instructors hope to inspire careers in art conservation and archaeological science.
Translating the stories of women who changed history
Students in Second-Year Spanish: Cultural Emphasis sharpened their skills by translating the stories of 26 remarkable women's lives, making a PBS documentary series accessible for Spanish speakers in time for Women's History Month.
Mechanical engineering seniors design housing for refugees
Forty-six Stanford seniors are working on capstone projects that address real-world problems through Mechanical Engineering Design: Integrating Context with Engineering, a two-quarter course that is the culmination of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Teaching the history of the world through graphic novels
Historical graphic novels can provide students a nuanced perspective into complex subjects in ways that are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to characterize in conventional writing and media, says Stanford historian Tom Mullaney.
A new Zoom-based platform developed at Stanford enables instructors to directly engage more with students and promote active learning during large lectures.
