Dr. Christina Wodtke

Instructor

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Biography

Christina Wodtke is a lecturer at Stanford University focusing on human innovation and high-performing teams. She has a diverse background in the tech industry, having worked with notable companies like LinkedIn, Zynga, and Yahoo!, and is also a founding member of the Information Architecture Institute. Christina is known for her engaging teaching style and her ability to connect with audiences through storytelling. She is the author of the bestselling book 'Radical Focus', which addresses the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) movement in startup culture, and has published other works on visual thinking and team management. Christina combines insights from her extensive experience in product design and startups with academic rigor, making her courses both practical and transformative.

Research Interests

Courses

CS 247B SYMSYS 195B CS 247G CS 377G CS 177 CS 547 CS 377P CS 390A CS 399 CS 199 CS 191 CS 195 CS 191W

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.