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We’re failing in the opioid crisis. A new study shows a more serious approach would save lives.
The opioid epidemic is the deadliest drug ov
August 23, 2018
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Stanford doctoral fellowships ease transition to academic careers for students from diverse backgrounds
Marlette Jackson, who recently earned a doctorate in political science at Stanford, said she is grateful for the constellation of mentors – faculty, students and
July 13, 2018
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Instead of ‘finding your passion,’ try developing it, Stanford scholars say
While “find your passion” is well-intended advice, it might not be good advice.
June 18, 2018
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Fulbright Program awards grants to graduating seniors, alumni and graduate students
Twenty Stanford seniors, graduate students and alumni have been awarded grants to pursue special projects abroad next year with funding from the
June 08, 2018
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Arsenic unlocked: Overpumping groundwater may increase contamination risk
For decades, intensive groundwater pumping has caused ground beneath California’s San Joaquin Valley to sink, damaging infrastructure.
June 05, 2018
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SAA recognizes students for their achievements and service
The Stanford Alumni Association recently recognized undergraduate and graduate students with the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award, Class of 2018 Award of Excellence
May 30, 2018
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Eight students recognized with Lyons Awards for service
Eight Stanford undergraduate and graduate students were recently recognized with 2018 James W.
May 24, 2018
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Stanford honors professor, alumna, Graduate Diversity Staff Council and Leland Scholars Program with 2018 President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity
A linguistic professor emeritus, a recent Stanford graduate, the Graduate Diversity Staff Council and the Leland Scholars Program each received a 2018
May 23, 2018
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May 01, 2018
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Stanford graduate students teach local teenagers about engineering
On a sunny Saturday, 51 students from Bay Area middle schools and high schools traveled to Stanford’s Mechanical Engineering building for an afternoon of engineering...
April 30, 2018
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Stanford physicist finds that swirling liquids work similarly to bitcoin
Fluid dynamics is not something that typically comes to mind when thinking about bitcoin.
April 23, 2018
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Stanford unrolls welcome mat to prospective grad students from diverse backgrounds
Stanford will welcome about 80 prospective graduate students to campus Friday for Graduate Recruitment
March 14, 2018
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What’s Fueling Latino Entrepreneurship — and What’s Holding It Back
Despite such challenges as inadequate access to capital, the number of Latino-owned businesses in the U.S.
February 07, 2018
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An artificial intelligence algorithm developed by Stanford researchers can determine a neighborhood’s political leanings by its cars
From the understated opulence of a Bentley to the stalwart family minivan to the utilitarian pickup, Americans know that the car you drive is an outward statement
November 28, 2017
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30 Under 30 Finance: The Top Young Traders, Dealmakers And Big Money Innovators
The Wall Street landscape is becoming younger, digitized and more entrepreneurial.
November 14, 2017
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Q&A: Carol Dweck, first winner of the Yidan Prize
Carol Dweck, Stanford’s Lewis and Eaton Professor of Psychology, is the inaugural recipient of the Yidan Prize for Educational Research.
November 09, 2017
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Stanford researchers seek citizen scientists to contribute to worldwide mosquito tracking
It’s a sound that can keep even the weariest among us from falling asleep: the high-pitched whine of a mosquito.
October 31, 2017
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Stanford scholars probe how Americans think about mental life
When Stanford researchers asked people to think about the sensations and emotions of inanimate or non-human entities, they got a glimpse into how those people th
October 20, 2017
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Stanford psychologist recognized with $4 million prize for education research
Stanford psychology Professor Carol Dweck was named a recipient of the inaugural
September 19, 2017
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September 15, 2017