Stanford's making@stanford Independent Study Student Grant Pilot Program is reshaping student engagement with independent study. This initiative offers up to $300 per quarter-long project, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students. Unlike traditional grants that can be overly competitive and restricted to undergraduates, this program provides a streamlined and predictable funding process. This funding focuses on projects led by students, closely mentored by teaching staff.
Imitation and Interpretation of Nature Through Silversmithing
David explored organic and inorganic interpretations of nature in fine and high-end jewelry. His ultimate goal is to pay homage to the natural world through the creation of art that captivates and inspires.
Sharing the Unique Gift of Synesthesia Through a New Musical: COLORS
Yannie Tan is writing a new musical: COLORS. The story is about a girl who has synesthesia: she can hear colors. The musical travels through this magical journey with 10 original songs.
Building an Electric Contrabass to Expand a Love for Music
Embarking on my quest to build an electric contrabass, I started with sketches and progressed through meticulous woodcutting and assembly phases, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative design. Despite setbacks, I persevered with passion, achieving milestones like assembling the body and shoulders and refining details through routing and sanding.
Experimentation in Traditional Hand Woodworking Techniques
Under Craig Milroy's mentorship, Elsa delved into traditional hand woodworking, mastering hardwood characteristics, tool sharpening, and joinery. After designing and prototyping, I meticulously hand-carved joints for a small table, then meticulously sanded, chamfered, and finished it with linseed oil.
Simplifying Haptic Art Components for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Artists & Audiences
Lloyd utilized funding to craft a prototype haptic display for vibration-based music, incorporating a drawing table, haptic motors, and a microcontroller. The device, showcased at their department's open house, adjusts vibration frequencies and intensities based on input from the drawing table, and will see further development in collaboration with partners from Gallaudet University next year.
Little Guy
Little Guy is a modular (attach/detachable limbs), programmable electronically-equipped soft sculpture which can be used to control audiovisual systems.
