The award recognizes the exceptional contributions of Stanford staff. President Marc Tessier-Lavigne will present the awards at a ceremony on Thursday.
Seven Stanford faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Seven Stanford faculty are among the newest members of an organization created in 1863 to advise the nation on issues related to science and technology.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber honored Stanford students for winning the statewide Ballot Bowl competition after the university registered the most students to vote as California residents in the 2022 election.
Thirteen faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Faculty from across disciplines were honored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognizing their excellence and leadership in work that advances the common good.
Five Stanford undergraduates named Goldwater Scholars
The national award is designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Stanford junior Grace Carter named 2023 Truman Scholar
Grace Carter is a recipient of this year’s Truman Scholarship, which provides up to $30,000 to students to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service.
Manu Prakash receives Roland Volunteer Service Prize
In the classroom and in the field, the associate professor of bioengineering engages students in finding inexpensive and scalable solutions for global issues.
Tony Kovscek elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability faculty member Tony Kovscek has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, which is one of the highest professional distinctions bestowed upon engineers.
Polly Fordyce wins Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry
The associate professor of genetics and of bioengineering was recognized for developing adaptable tools that allow scientists to generate quantitative data about biological systems.
Faculty receive National Science Foundation Awards
The grants support early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
Three faculty named to the National Academy of Inventors
Stanford faculty members in engineering and medicine have been inducted into the National Academy of Inventors, which is the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.
A Stanford senior and a doctoral student, as well as a recent alum, have joined the prestigious scholarship program, which supports one year of graduate study at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
