Xplore: Impactful Research

Catalog description

ICME Xplore is a graduate level independent study course designed to give students hands-on experience through real-world research projects and experiential activities. Matched with industry research teams and Stanford faculty tackling complex computational challenges, dynamic student teams explore preselected topics. Taking skills beyond the classroom, students apply a computational and data analytics lens while embracing design thinking methodology. Students are encouraged to try new industries and analytical techniques and develop soft skills necessary for success, such as effective team building and communication. Through active engagement, students learn to exercise creativity working on open-ended problems, identify stakeholders, scope a project toward positive impact, and recognize and mitigate ethical problems. Registration is by application only. Quarterly projects are open to current ICME (MS and PhD) and Stats students. Projects will be assigned on a rolling basis, giving priority to ICME students. New students may take this course for 3-4 units; returning students may take this course for 1-4 units.