Bernie Roth has amassed a vast resume of achievements and awards but the one most near and dear to our hearts is his co-founding of the d.school in 2005.
Bernie came to Stanford in 1962 during a time of considerable political and social upheaval that would ultimately transform his life as an educator. He grew deeply passionate about his students' education and growth beyond simply developing their technical expertise. He wanted to empower them to lead fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose by creating environments that went beyond the traditional models of education.
Bernie brings to the d.school a wealth of experience in teaching design, an intimate knowledge of the functioning of Stanford University, and a worldwide reputation as a researcher in kinematics and robotics. Together with Doug Wilde and the late Rolf Faste, Bernie developed the concept of a Creativity Workshop that has been offered to thousands of students, faculty and professionals around the world. His activities at the d.school have contributed to an environment where students and coworkers get the tools and values for realizing the enduring satisfactions that come from assisting others in the human community.