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SRI International was founded as Stanford Research Institute in 1946 by the trustees of Stanford University. The institute's establishment followed several decades of cooperation between members of the Stanford community and U.S. West Coast business executives. Details of this era are reported in a two-volume set of books by Dr. Weldon "Hoot" Gibson, one of SRI's earliest management team members.

The timeline presented here lists key steps leading to SRI's creation and key events during SRI's development. Visit our timeline of innovations to learn about our more than 55 years of achievements.



     
1925: Dr. Robert E. Swain, Stanford University professor of chemistry, champions the idea of an interdisciplinary research institute within the University. Among early supporters is Stanford alumnus and trustee, Herbert Hoover, the 31st U.S. President.

1927: Stanford President Ray Lyman Wilbur recommends that an institute plan be developed.
     
     
1929: Stanford's annual report presents a faculty proposal for a research institute.


1930: The institute idea is tabled as the Great Depression spreads.
     
      1939: Stanford’s faculty committee discusses the institute idea while meeting at the Bohemian Grove in Northern California. Stanford President Ray Lyman Wilbur presents the idea to University trustees.


 
 
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