This project-based course provides a focused, collaborative environment and leverages the resources of Stanford's Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation to empower student teams to address critical defense and national security challenges. Students apply as a team with the national security challenge they aim to address. Teams take a hands-on approach requiring close engagement with government agency end-users. Course time: no scheduled meeting times - to be arranged by teams with instructors. An in-person orientation will be held at the Gordian Knot Center during the first week of the quarter.
1-4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
This project-based course provides a focused, collaborative environment and leverages the resources of Stanford's Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation to empower student teams to address critical defense and national security challenges. Students apply as a team with the national security challenge they aim to address. Teams take a hands-on approach requiring close engagement with government agency end-users. Course time: no scheduled meeting times - to be arranged by teams with instructors. An in-person orientation will be held at the Gordian Knot Center during the first week of the quarter.
Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.