Student Spotlight

"I’ve found some of my best friends and closest collaborators through the MATSCI community, especially in the Stanford Materials Research Society (MRS). "

"This year, along with my friend Sydney Fultz-Waters, I’m serving as co-president of Stanford Materials Research Society (MRS), our department’s voluntary student organization. "

"Here at Stanford, I research pathways to control the structure of layered van der Waals materials. "

"At Stanford, I’ve centered my studies around understanding the scientific and engineering innovation that will enable a transition towards clean, sustainable sources of energy."

"I am very thankful for Stanford MatSci because I’ve been provided with so many opportunities while I’ve been a student here."

"While I am still exploring where my true interests lie, I’ve always been drawn to supporting others who pursue their dreams with clarity and passion ..."

"At Stanford, I study a class of materials that are just a few atoms thick but that could play a key role in the future of electronic and quantum technologies. "

"Stanford opened doors to opportunities that constantly push me to grow, especially in developing technical skills."

"Whether it be my research, hobbies, or volunteering, I’ve found there are more things I enjoy doing at Stanford than time to do them."

"Even among the resources and teaching that we have access to at a University like Stanford, I have found that people are the greatest source of learning in my experience."

"Reflecting on my journey, I’ve seen how each formative chapter of my life—engineer, attorney, athlete, scientist, entrepreneur—has come together ..."

"My research at Stanford focuses on enhancing the detection and structural characterization of clinically relevant biomolecules at concentrations approaching ..."

"I am committed to living sustainably, minimizing single-use waste, and practicing "scrappy cooking" to reduce my carbon footprint."

"I develop advanced catalysts and high-energy density battery systems while driving entrepreneurial initiatives at Stanford."

"I work on designing new materials to help address global challenges such as climate change and energy sustainability."

“Capturing transient moments in dynamic process within materials science and photonics is my research interest at Stanford.”

"As an NSF GRFP Fellow and SGF Art and Mary Fong fellow, I have had the privilege and opportunity to follow the research that excites me"

“The collaborative and inclusive environment at Stanford allows me to do cutting-edge research while also giving back to the community through new forms of teaching"

"Just like our imperfections make us unique and interesting humans, imperfections – also known as defects – play a central role in materials science"

"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to do impactful research while nurturing my scientific communities"