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Management Science and Engineering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pathways to Research & Opportunity

University Partnership Program

University Partnership Program (UPP)

In Fall 2025, the Stanford Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) Department's Pathways to Research and Opportunity (PRO) Committee will offer mentorship opportunities to undergraduate students attending San José State University through the University Partnership Program.

MS&E Department

Stanford MS&E is an interdisciplinary field that applies mathematical and computational methods to entrepreneurship, business, technology, and beyond. Faculty in the MS&E department work at the intersection of engineering, business, and public policy.

Pathways to Research and Opportunity (PRO)

MS&E PRO is committed to supporting students from all backgrounds and helping them explore pathways to graduate studies, research, and professional growth.

Program Mission

The mission of the University Partnership Program is to help rising undergraduate juniors and seniors at partner institutions, particularly those in STEM disciplines, gain exposure to graduate studies, research, and the admissions process for MS&E and MS&E-related fields (e.g., business, engineering, economics, statistics, etc.).

Program Overview

  • Pair with Stanford MS&E M.S./Ph.D. mentors
  • Attend Workshops on Graduate Studies and Research
  • Receive Guidance on Graduate Admissions Processes
  • Network with Stanford faculty & MS&E leaders
  • Engage in Social Events Among Your Cohort

In addition, mentees will be invited to a private Discord server which will be used as a hub for cohort communication, allowing mentees to easily connect with mentors, ask questions, submit materials for review, share resources, and coordinate casual meetups for coffee chats, workshops and other events.

Program Timeline

  • Oct:   Program Kickoff
  • Oct:   Workshop 1 + Support & Mentor Meetups
  • Oct:   Workshop 2 + Support & Mentor Meetups
  • Nov:   Workshop 3 + Support & Mentor Meetups
  • Nov:  Workshop 4 + Support & Mentor Meetups
  • Nov:  Farewell Celebration

Program Cohort

Spots are limited to less than 10 participants, so we encourage you to express your interest soon! 

We'll release decisions the week of September 14, 2025, and will continue accepting applications through October 3, 2025. 

Questions

For inquiries, please contact Mathias Gomez at mgomezar@stanford.edu.