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Stanford research reveals a hidden obstacle for women in academia
For more than a decade,
December 16, 2021
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In their words: Indigenous and Native-identifying students reflect on their experience at Stanford
Stanford is home to 450 Indigenous and Native-identifying students. They represent tribes and communities from across the country and around the world.
November 15, 2021
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Stanford researchers design a frugal way to study complex systems and materials
To celebrate the 60th birthday of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway in 1889, the journal Acta Mathematica offered a prize for manuscripts that could he
November 15, 2021
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Stanford researchers develop a quantum simulator that exhibits the building blocks of sound
When sound was first incorporated into movies in the 1920s, it opened up new possibilities for filmmakers such as music and spoken dialogue.
November 10, 2021
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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 on
October 22, 2021
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How to teach data science in K-12 schools? Stanford-led team launches “Big Ideas”
Amid a growing push for schools to better prepare young people to navigate a world awash in data, a team of scholars led by Stanford Graduate School of Education
October 13, 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-led research reveals potential of an overlooked climate change solution
Earlier this month, President Biden urged other countries to join the U.S. and European Union in a commitment to slashing methane emissions.
September 26, 2021
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15 Stanford graduate students named Siebel Scholars
Fifteen Stanford graduate students have been honored with Siebel Scholar awards presented by the Siebel Foundation in Redwood City.
September 24, 2021
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Conversations about race between Black and white friends feel risky, but are valuable, Stanford psychologists find
Conversations about race between Black and white friends can feel uncomfortable, but having these discussions may make the friendship stronger, according to new
September 20, 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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A fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity and lowers inflammation, Stanford study finds
A diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and decreases molecular signs of inflammation, according to researchers at the
July 12, 2021
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Seventeen Stanford students and alumni awarded Fulbright Grants
Seventeen individuals with Stanford affiliations are among this year’s recipients of 2021-22 grants from the
June 15, 2021
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The Brown Institute of Stanford and Columbia universities announces its Magic Grant winners
The Brown Institute for Media Innovation, a collaboration between Stanford University’s School of Engineering and Colum
June 10, 2021
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Stanford Humanities Center Announces 2021–22 Fellows
The Stanford Humanities Center is pleased to announce the appointment of 33 fellows for the upcoming academic year 2021–22.
June 09, 2021
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Stanford algorithm helps modern quilters focus on creativity
Stanford University computer science graduate student Mackenzie Leake has been quilting since age 10, but she never imagined the craft would be the focus of her
June 02, 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
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Stanford study reveals a unique mode of cell migration on soft ‘viscoelastic’ surfaces
Inside your body, cell movement plays a crucial role in many significant biological processes, including wound healing, immune responses and the potential spread
April 19, 2021
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Small-scale fisheries offer strategies for resilience in the face of climate change
Coastal communities at the forefront of climate change reveal valuable approaches to foster adaptability and resilience, according to a worldwide analysis of small-scale fisheries
March 03, 2021