Stanford DCI inspires accomplished individuals to thrive in their next chapter by providing opportunities to discover, connect, and contribute through engagement within Stanford’s diverse academic community.
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Thomas Merrick (DCI 2020), former management consultant turned
visionary educator, reflects on his journey as a Stanford DCI Fellow, where he discovered the transformative power of Virtual Reality in education.
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Stanford DCI aspires to create a new model for higher education, offering intergenerational learning, community, and opportunities for impact throughout the lifespan.
“The DCI experience gives Fellows who have been working for decades in a focused career, a chance to indulge their pure curiosity.”
Richard SallerFormer President, Stanford University;
Former Faculty Director, Stanford DCI
“The ability to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the situation and get comfortable being uncomfortable has led me to the most amazing experiences.“
Susan VobejdaStanford DCI (2023)