Welcome to the Stanford Graduate Summer Institute

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SGSI offers interdisciplinary courses for Stanford graduate students taught by teams of Stanford faculty as well as outside experts. These marvelous classes provide a unique opportunity for broad, cross-disciplinary exchange and making new connections across the entire Stanford graduate community.

Courses are non-credit bearing and taught in intensive all-day workshops. Most classes are scheduled just prior to Fall Quarter (exact schedules vary).

Courses are open to currently registered Stanford graduate students and postdocs who will be continuing in the fall quarter. Incoming Stanford graduate students who have a SUNet ID are also welcome to apply. The September short courses are entirely free of charge.

SGSI is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Questions?  Email vpge@stanford.edu.

**The SGSI course list for 2012 is now available. The application deadline is May 16, 2012. **

 

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NOTE: Notifications will be sent by each course instructor via email by June 23. Use the link below to indicate your participation decision by June 29.

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What students are saying…

"Meet cool, intelligent people from other departments and get exposed to how they interpret and analyze issues."
(Hot Medical Advances and their Ethical Implications, 2009)

"Very helpful in improving communication across vast disciplines."
(I-Rite/I-Speak, 2009)

"Excellent introduction to some of the key issues and a great forum for sharing ideas."
(Globalization, Development, and AIDS in African History, 2009)

“Excellent class. These are the kinds of topics all students wonder but everyone is afraid to ask.”
(Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Productivity)

"If you're interested in China, a historical perspective is absolutely invaluable. More than that, this course offers the opportunity to interact with students from all over campus."
(US/China Relations, 2008)

"I can't believe it's free— jump on this opportunity now before they fill up next summer!"
(Green Technologies, 2008)

“Hard work, hard play—it was a great active learning experience.”
(The d. School Experience: Adventures in Design thinking, 2007)

“The course was great and I am very much motivated to read more. This course opens my mind and I can now apply in my work. I do recommend for all students.”
(Global Warming: Good Science or Bad Politics, 2007)