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Peter Blair Henry’s PhD Excellence Initiative, Now at Hoover, Celebrates Tenth Year
After more than twenty years of conducting successful scholarship in economics, a bothersome observation lingered with Hoover senior fellow Peter Blair Henry...
January 22, 2024
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January 16, 2024
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VPGE Grad Student Spotlight: Marcos Rojas
This month we are featuring Marcos Rojas, a PhD student in Learning Sciences and Technology Design. Marcos is a 2022 EDGE Fellow and a 2023 SGF Fellow.
January 16, 2024
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Postdoc perspective
Stanford’s roughly 2,500 postdoctoral scholars play an important role at the university, contributing to research, education, and clinical missions, as well as to the student...
January 05, 2024
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How diverse are U.S. ocean science institutions?
Analysis of 15 years of data from 55 institutions shows mixed success for recruitment and retention of racially underrepresented groups and women.
December 19, 2023
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December 15, 2023
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Wildfires can unlock toxic metal particles from soils, Stanford study finds
New research from Stanford University shows wildfires can transform a natural element in soils into a cancer-causing and readily airborne metal known as chromium 6.
December 12, 2023
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Three Stanford students named Schwarzman Scholars
Kyle Becerra, Athena Chang, and Ali Malik will pursue master’s degrees in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
December 11, 2023
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GradEd Champion: Denishia Clark
Meet Denishia Clark, the Associate Director of Connections, at BioSci Careers at Stanford.
December 11, 2023
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Doerr School welcomes new cohort of Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellows
The fellowship program attracts innovative scholars into the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability who demonstrate research excellence and inclusive leadership in STEM.
December 01, 2023
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AI, Ethics, and Public Service: Bridging the Gap through Stanford HAI’s Fellowship Program
HAI’s first cohort of Tech Ethics & Policy fellows helped develop the White House executive order on AI, reassessed the AI procurement process, and shaped the conversation around g
November 15, 2023
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November 15, 2023
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GradEd Champion: Salvatore Cipriano
Meet Salvatore Cipriano, the Associate Director of Career Coaching and Education - PhDs & Postdocs in the Career Education office.
November 15, 2023
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Engineering accessibility
RAISE doctoral fellow Aya Mouallem is designing an electronic circuit simulator that uses a mix of haptic and digital components to allow blind and low-vision engineering...
November 15, 2023
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Breast cancer cells collaborate to break free and invade into the surrounding tissue
Researchers at Stanford show that breast cancer cells work together to physically tear through barriers and spread.
November 13, 2023
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Trailblazers: Alonzo W. Ashley Fellows pave the way for future scientists and engineers
Four engineers discuss their journeys to working at SLAC and counsel those following in their footsteps.
November 06, 2023
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VPGE Grad Student Spotlight: Ethan Lopes
Every month VPGE puts a spotlight on one graduate student in order to highlight the many achievements and experiences of the Stanford graduate population.
November 01, 2023
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Trustees approve creation of Department of African and African American Studies
The Stanford Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Department of African and African American Studies, heard updates from the university’s new leadership, and received rep
October 20, 2023
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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