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Majority-Black schools outpace others in school closures nationwide, Stanford analysis shows
Researchers find that reasons commonly given for shuttering schools fail to account for the racial disparity.
October 19, 2023
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Acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver talks about building ‘bridges of compassion’ through literature at Stanford GSE event
At two campus events, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author discussed the power of community, literature, and teachers.
October 18, 2023
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A molecular additive enhances next-gen LEDs – but shortens their lifespans
By tinkering with the material makeup of perovskite LEDs, a cheaper and more easily-made type of LED, Stanford researchers achieved leaps in brightness and efficiency...
August 01, 2023
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Regeneration might be a whole-body affair
In certain organisms, injuries on one part of the body can induce a healing response in another. New evidence suggests this whole-body response isn’t a side effect: it’s the...
July 21, 2023
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Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?
Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script.
July 20, 2023
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Twelve Students Receive the 2022-23 James W. Lyons Award for Service
The annual honor goes to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to service to and on behalf of Stanford University.
May 30, 2023
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Stanford researchers develop a new way to identify bacteria in fluids
An innovative adaptation of the technology in an old inkjet printer plus AI-assisted imaging leads to a faster, cheaper way to spot bacteria in blood, wastewater, and more.
March 02, 2023
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VPGE Grad Student Spotlight: Chiara Giovanni
Every month VPGE puts a spotlight on one graduate student in order to highlight the many achievements and experiences of the Stanford graduate population.
January 01, 2023
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DARE Fellow, Chiara Giovanni, is featured in this month's VPGE Grad Student Spotlight Video
Every month VPGE puts a spotlight on one graduate student in order to highlight the many achievements and experiences of the Stanford graduate population...
January 01, 2023
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When It Comes to Communication from the Top, Less Isn’t More
A boss who overloads you with information may be frustrating, but one who leaves you in the dark may come off as uncaring.
September 12, 2022
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Stanford engineers’ optical concentrator could help solar arrays capture more light even on a cloudy day without tracking the sun
Even with the impressive and continuous advances in solar technologies, the question remains: How can we efficiently collect energy from sunlight coming from var
June 28, 2022
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Stanford researchers’ explanation for formation of abundant features on Europa bodes well for search for extraterrestrial life
Europa is a prime candidate for life in our solar system, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated scientists for decades.
April 19, 2022
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Stanford’s DARE fellowship prepares doctoral students for academic careers
Today’s highly competitive faculty job market can be challenging to navigate for aspiring academics, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
January 31, 2022
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Stanford charges committee with developing implementation recommendations for proposal for new institute on study of race, ethnicity and society
Provost Persis Drell told the Faculty Senate Thursday that a committee has been charged with developing recommendations for a process to create a new institute o
October 22, 2021
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Living near oil and gas wells increases air pollution exposure, according to Stanford research
In a 14-year analysis of air quality across California, Stanford researchers observed higher levels of air pollutants within 2.5 miles of oil and gas wells, like
October 12, 2021
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Stanford researchers develop an intervention that cuts recidivism among children reentering school from the justice system
For a child leaving juvenile detention, building a relationship with a teacher who believes in them can make all the difference.
October 05, 2021
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Stanford researchers explore how people respond to wildfire smoke
As wildfires become commonplace in the western U.S. and around the world, checking the daily air quality warning has become as routine as checking the weather.
August 30, 2021
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Stanford announces IDEAL Provostial Fellows appointments
Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) announces the first of their faculty cluster hires on the impacts of race in the United States as part of
August 13, 2021
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Stanford researchers say solar radio signals could be used to monitor melting ice sheets
The sun provides a daunting source of electromagnetic disarray – chaotic, random energy emitted by the massive ball of gas arrives to Earth in a wide spectrum of
July 14, 2021
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Does subtracting tests equal fair admissions?
The Varsity Blues scandal triggered outrage about unfairness in college admissions, which goes far beyond the highly paid crimes of a few bad actors.
May 24, 2021