Penelope Van Tuyl, Victor Madrigal, and Madika Bryant are this year’s recipients of the award, which recognizes staff who are exceptionally passionate about their work and supportive of their colleagues. President Saller will present the awards at a ceremony on Thursday.
People with gas stoves breathe unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide
A new study finds people in households with gas stoves are breathing unhealthy levels of a pollutant linked to childhood asthma, even in rooms far from the kitchen.
Remembering writing instructor and author Amy Ettinger
The Stanford Continuing Studies instructor was known for encouraging and championing her students – and for providing practical advice for getting published.
To understand trade-offs for coastal communities along the Mesoamerican Reef, new research looks at watershed interventions regionally versus nationally.
Social science takes the stage in a live storytelling event at the Cantor Arts Center
Stanford researchers shared stories of psychotic breaks, economic disparities, and criminal justice reform at an event Tuesday hosted by Stanford Impact Labs in collaboration with The Story Collider.
The former Stanford president is honored for his pioneering work in computer science and his dedication to supporting future leaders in the sciences, and beyond.
High schoolers visit campus and glimpse future possibilities
High school students visited the university as part of Stanford’s Introduction to Bioengineering, a dual-credit course program that provides talented students in low-income communities with access to advanced material while encouraging them to apply to selective colleges.
Programs and policies that help households go beyond stocking up on food and medical supplies to invest in longer-term protections could overcome the risk perception gap and support adaptation to rising climate-related threats.
The Living Laboratory Partnership Summit convened students, faculty, and staff Tuesday to celebrate the great work and collaborations making Stanford more sustainable.
3D printed nanoparticles could make shape-shifting materials
Stanford materials engineers have 3D printed tens of thousands of hard-to-manufacture nanoparticles long predicted to yield promising new materials that change form in an instant.
Researchers at Stanford have designed a spring-assisted actuator – a device that can accomplish dynamic tasks using a fraction of the energy previously required.
Six instructional teams across campus have made it their mission to ensure that all Stanford students can experience belonging and success in their disciplines.
In just five years, the institute has made major strides engaging policy, industry, and civil society to ensure that AI is developed with humans at the center.
New 3D printing process balances speed and resolution
A technique for microscale 3D printing creates complex shapes for applications in medicine, manufacturing, and research, at a pace of up to 1 million particles a day.
‘Ruler for light’ could enable detailed measurement in personal devices
Frequency combs have revolutionized high-precision measurement, but the bulky, power-hungry devices are limited to lab settings. A new “microcomb” could bring the technology to handheld electronics.
Meet this year’s RAISE fellows, doctoral students across disciplines who pursue community-engaged work either as part of their research or as a separate project.
A pioneering female spirit has been a part of Stanford’s legacy since its inception. Join us in celebrating Stanford women who have fought since then for hard-won accomplishments in medicine, math, athletics, business, law, economics, administration, public service and even – especially – space.
Piech, who launched the free online programming course, received the Roland Volunteer Service Prize in a ceremony that also recognized three campus-community partnerships.
Black Legends Awards Silicon Valley honors Elaine Ray
The Stanford communications director emeritus was inducted into the Black Legends Hall of Fame Silicon Valley for her work in journalism and community service.
