Social Sciences
From campus to camps: Stanford students study realities on the ground for thousands of refugees in Ethiopia
In a trip facilitated by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Rescue Committee, a group of Stanford students visited a camp in Ethiopia where thousands of refugees live.
Kids eat more vegetables after nutrition lessons, Stanford study finds
Stanford scholars created food-themed storybooks that taught preschoolers about nutrients, the importance of eating different foods and how food fuels the body.
Graduating seniors receive awards for theses, research and arts projects
Winners of Firestone, Golden and Kennedy honors recognized during Stanford's Commencement weekend.
Protests have changed Turkey, says Stanford expert
Ayça Alemdaroglu, a lecturer at Stanford, explains how demonstrations over plans to bulldoze an Istanbul park turned into a broader indictment of the government’s ruling party.
Stanford Law's Three Strikes Project works for fair implementation of new statute
Stanford Law School's Three Strikes Project helped change the California statute on repeat offenders and is now working to ensure the policy is implemented fairly.
Stanford scientists create novel silicon electrodes that improve lithium-ion battery performance
Stanford researchers have developed a novel technique for making battery electrodes out of silicon, an abundant material with promising electronic properties.
Stanford seminar teaches secrets to magical leadership
Ferdinando Buscema, who describes himself as a corporate specialist designing magical experiences for organizational growth, is the finale of this year's entrepreneurship seminar series in the Department of Management Science and Engineering. He performs today at the NVIDIA Auditorium.
Stanford center highlights the benefits of compassionate workplaces
The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford brought together leaders in business and academia to talk about the role of compassion in business.
New Stanford research on speed dating examines what makes couples 'click' in four minutes
At Stanford, a sociologist and a computational linguist team up to analyze the encounters of men and women during four-minute speed dates to find out what makes couples feel connected.
Are AP courses worth the effort? An interview with Stanford education expert Denise Pope
Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, explains the findings of a new paper that reviews the data on Advanced Placement courses and offers suggestions to students and parents.
Stronger reaction to masculinity threats tied to testosterone, Stanford sociologist says
Professor of sociology Robb Willer says men overcompensate when their masculinity is threatened. Willer's new research suggests that the higher the man's testosterone level, the stronger the reaction.
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Stanford survey: Americans back preparation for extreme weather and sea-level rise
The majority of Americans express support for stronger coastal development codes, according to a Stanford survey.
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Stanford exhibit of San Jose's lost Chinatown brings archaeology out of the laboratory
The "City Beneath the City" installation at the Stanford Archaeology Center combines history and art for an insightful examination of local Bay Area history.
From house calls to tax reform: SIEPR summit gathers leading economists at Stanford
Economists and business leaders tackle health policy, tax reform, the future of the euro, online learning and other top money matters at the SIEPR Economic Summit.
Argo tore open a wound, says former hostage in Iran during visit to Stanford Law School
John Limbert tells Stanford Law students what it was like to be a hostage in Iran, gives his prescription for renewing relations with that country, and offers a frank assessment of the film Argo.
