Dr. Estelle Freedman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Estelle Freedman served as the Edgar E. Robinson Professor of U.S. History at Stanford University from 1976 until 2021. She is known for co-founding the undergraduate Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and has received multiple teaching awards such as the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding Service to Undergraduate Education. Freedman authored ten books focusing on histories of feminism, sexual violence, and prison reform. Currently, she holds a role as a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, where she co-directs the Stanford Oral History Text Analysis Project, analyzing narratives related to sexual assault and harassment from digitized women's oral histories. In addition, she is involved in producing a documentary film on the life of folk singer Faith Petric. Throughout her career, Freedman has also been active in various committees related to history and women's studies, significantly contributing to academic discourse and research on these subjects.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

2002-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus Faculty, Department of History.

Awards

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Darlene Clark Hine Award

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Emily Toth Award

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Frances Richardson Keller-Sierra Prize

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John Boswell Prize

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Millicent McIntosh Award

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Lillian Thomas B. Rhodes Prize

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.