Silicon Valley Field Experience (SVFE)

The MSU Silicon Valley Field Experience (SVFE) gives students first-hand experiences with organizations that are creating the future of communication technology.

Organizations/Landmarks visited during SVFE 2023

• Companies

  • Google (Customer Experience, Google Play, Adwords)

  • YouTube (Usability Research)

  • Netflix

  • Salesforce 

  • Airbnb (Usability research)

  • Chegg

  • Hustle Fund Venture Capital

  • Immergo/Fogarty Innovations

• Research Labs

  • Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab

  • Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)

  • Santa Clara University Media Lab

• Landmarks

  • Stanford University

  • Tesla (Factory Tour)

  • Meta (brick & mortar store)

  • Apple (visitor center)

  • Cupertino Village

  • Fisherman’s Wharf

  • Ghirardelli Square

  • Golden Gate Park