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AI Shows Dermatology Educational Materials Often Lack Darker Skin Tones
Black and brown skin tones are underrepresented in books meant to teach doctors to recognize skin disease.
September 05, 2023
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Author conversation series on academic innovation explores ‘belonging’ in higher education
Now in its second season, Academic Innovation for the Public Good talks covered affirmative action, the role of HBCUs, the science of making connections, and the power of networks.
September 05, 2023
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The art of change
An exhibition of photographs that document sweeping 20th-century political, social, and artistic movements across Latin America opened this month at the Cantor Arts Center.
August 28, 2023
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Experts discuss how extreme heat affects vulnerable populations – and how communities and healthcare systems can respond
Extreme heat threatens the health of vulnerable populations such as children, laborers, and the elderly.
August 14, 2023
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Evolution of Blackfest
We Are Family
July 31, 2023
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School's out: Summer breaks tied to women leaving work
Drops in women’s employment are tightly synchronized with the start and duration of school summer breaks.
July 31, 2023
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Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?
Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script.
July 20, 2023
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The ‘BAD Lab’ creates a community bound by research
A GSE summer internship pairs students across the country pursuing research in Black language and culture.
July 14, 2023
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A new approach to genetic genealogy sheds light on African American ancestry
A new approach to genetic ancestry yields insight into African American history by providing estimates of the number of African and European ancestors
July 10, 2023
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A First-of-Its-Kind Look at Which Students Get Disciplined — and When
A new study tracks the ebb and flow of suspensions and detentions and their disparate impact on Black middle schoolers.
July 03, 2023
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With affirmative action struck down, Stanford scholars discuss what to do next
Stanford scholars consider the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious university admissions.
June 29, 2023
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Stanford Medicine leaders' message regarding Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious university admissions
"While the ruling changes the landscape of university admissions, it does not change our resolve or our values."
June 29, 2023
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School of Medicine dean Lloyd Minor charges graduates with building community
At graduation, Minor encouraged the Class of 2023 to develop strong relationships with everyone in their careers — for their own and others' benefit.
June 20, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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After the Supreme Court rulings, what’s next for affirmative action?
Stanford professors Anthony Lising Antonio and Eujin Park explore what’s at stake in challenges to the consideration of race in college admissions.
June 12, 2023
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Stanford celebrates Juneteenth
A series of events and activities around this year’s theme, “The Journey for Freedom,” take place June 8-25.
June 08, 2023
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Stanford honors community members for exceptional contributions to diversity
Professor Sherri Rose, graduate student Darion Wallace, and the Community College Outreach Program received this year's President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity.
June 01, 2023
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New advisory committee will serve as ongoing source of recommendations and support for Stanford’s Jewish community
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne appointed members to a panel charged with helping enhance Jewish life at Stanford and reaffirmed support for the community in the wake of recent anti
May 25, 2023
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Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
SIEPR’s Alessandra Voena and her co-authors find a rift between what people believe and what they think others believe about certain policies meant to empower women.
May 17, 2023
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Diversity and inclusion forum emphasizes the power of communication
At the 2023 Stanford Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Forum, speakers emphasized communication that destigmatizes the patient, empowers frontline workers and supports patients.
May 17, 2023