Stanford
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Sitting idle boosts the performance of lithium metal batteries for next-generation EVs
Stacey F. Bent, vice provost for graduate education and postdoctoral affairs and professor of chemical engineering, is co-author of the study.
February 07, 2024
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Study reveals significant discrepancies in common poverty measurement approaches
Researchers found almost no agreement among four widely used poverty measurement approaches. The findings suggest that the choice of a measurement approach can lead...
February 05, 2024
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Stanford researchers urge caution with new mixed reality headsets
A new study finds that headsets merging the external world with digital content via passthrough video technology can offer amazing experiences, but visual distortions...
February 01, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Grad Ed Champion: Melissa Doernte
Meet Melissa Doernte, associate director, Lathrop Learning Hub.
October 15, 2023
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Meet three Knight-Hennessy scholars pursuing projects with ‘profound impact’
Three Stanford graduate students and Knight-Hennessy scholars are using their fellowship to support Native and Indigenous communities, both on and off campus.
October 09, 2023
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PhD candidates in biomedical sciences kick off studies at white coat ceremony
Students in doctoral programs, from epidemiology to biomedical physics, don their lab coats and pledge their commitment to scientific ethics.
September 29, 2023