Frontier Technology: Understanding and Preparing for Technology in the Next Economy (CEE 114, CEE 214, MED 114, MED 214, PSYC 114)

The next wave of technological innovation and globalization will affect our countries, our societies, and ourselves. This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to frontier technology, the intersection where radical forward thinking and real-world implementation meet. Topics covered include artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing and advanced robotics, smart cities and urban mobility, telecommunications with 5G, and other key emerging technologies in society. These technologies have vast potential to address the largest global challenges of the 21st century, ushering in a new era of progress and change. Limited enrollment, contact instructors for application.

Instructors: Fischer, M. (PI) ; Fu, E. (PI)

Instructors: Fischer, M. (PI) ; Fu, E. (PI)
Faculty Principal Investigator (PI) Required?: N/A
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  • Eligibility: Stanford Students, Undergraduate Students
  • Objective(s): Discover, Enrich
  • Resource Type: Courses
  • Quarter(s) Available: Winter
  • Updated: May 4, 2023

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