Our Culture
In October 2019, our department celebrated 100 years. This was a momentous milestone for our department which was recorded and published on Youtube. See our Chair, Alberto Salleo, give his talk below.
Professor Alberto Salleo: Materials Science at Stanford: The beginning of the next century
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The MSE community has recently been working to plan and establish an MSE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force responsible for executing specific goals.

Campus Life
Learn more about life on the Stanford campus.

Life for Graduate Students
The University provides graduate students with several housing opportunities, subsidized public transportation for those off campus and many recreation opportunities.

Beyond the Classroom
Museums, sports and even a shopping center. Whatever you are looking for, chances are you can find it on the Farm. And with more than 600 student groups, you can find someone to do it with you.