Dr. Dawson Engler

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dawson Engler is an Associate Professor at Stanford University, where he focuses his research on building innovative software systems and exploring the underlying principles that govern these systems. He has significantly contributed to the fields of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering through his academic work and teaching. Engler obtained his PhD from MIT in 1998 and has since been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Mark Weiser Award from ACM SIGOPS in 2006 and the Grace Murray Hopper Award from ACM in 2008. Engler teaches various graduate and undergraduate courses in both Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, guiding students in advanced topics that reflect his research interests. His professional journey illustrates a profound commitment to education and development in technology-related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and research in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Awards

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Mark Weiser Award

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Grace Murray Hopper Award

Courses

CS 340LX CS 240LX CS 140E CS 499 CS 499P CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C CS 399 CS 399P CS 199 CS 199P EE 300 CS 390D CS 192 CS 191 EE 191 EE 391 EE 190 EE 390 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.