Dr. Samuel Seidel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sam Seidel is the K12 Lab Director for Strategy and Research at Stanford's d.school. He is a co-author of several notable publications, including 'Creative Hustle' (2022), 'Changing Conversation School Safety' (2022), 'Hip Hop Genius 2.0' (2022), and 'Hip Hop Genius: Remixing High School Education' (2011). With a focus on education, race, culture, systems, and design, he speaks internationally on these themes. His academic background includes a degree in Education from Brown University along with teaching certification. He has also served as a Visiting Practitioner at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and as a Scholar-in-Residence at Columbia University's Institute for Urban Minority Education. Additionally, he has been a Community Fellow at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Research Interests

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.