Research
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The many ways Stanford Medicine is responding to the opioid crisis
In addition to strengthening the Stanford School of Medicine’s curriculum focused on opioid and other addiction disorders, Stanford Medicine’s broader clinical, research...
May 06, 2022
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, university’s first new school in 70 years, will accelerate solutions to global climate crisis
Stanford’s first new school in 70 years will launch this fall as the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, recognizing a $1.1 billion gift from John and Ann Doerr,...
May 04, 2022
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LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2022
We hope you enjoy this virtual space showcasing our new authors, award-winning books, and highlights from the last year of Latin American Studies at SUP.
April 25, 2022
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Philanthropic investment accelerates transformative molecular research and renames Stanford ChEM-H
Stanford researchers bridging medicine, engineering, and basic science will ramp up the pace of molecular discovery focused on human health thanks to a foundational gift...
April 20, 2022
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School closures intensify gentrification in Black neighborhoods nationwide, Stanford study finds
Last month the school board in Oakland, Calif., voted to close or merge nearly a dozen of the district’s 80 schools, citing enrollment declines and financial challenges...
March 28, 2022
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Genomic analysis supports ancient Muwekma Ohlone connection
A research collaboration with the Muwekma Ohlone tribe – whose ancestral lands include the Stanford campus – shows a genetic relationship between modern-day Tribe...
March 22, 2022
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Hey, employers: Job hunters really want to see your diversity data
People are drawn to companies that show they have more diverse workforces, a new study finds.
March 21, 2022
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Cell Phone Data Adds New Detail to Our Picture of Urban Segregation
The movement of millions of phones shows that Americans experience less racial isolation once they get out of their neighborhoods.
March 11, 2022
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Diversity in the discipline of history
Scholars use big data to determine the potential impact of demographic diversity on new knowledge in the field of history.
March 10, 2022
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Learning to address anti-Black racism in the clinic
Studies have shown that, on average, when physicians encounter Black patients, they speak faster, dominate the conversation and have shorter visits. These communication...
March 07, 2022
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Gender equality could be set back by an entire generation, sociologist warns
Coming out of the pandemic is an opportunity to build more equitable workplaces – but only if employers act now. Otherwise, burnout is likely going to either drive women...
March 07, 2022
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Why taking gender out of the equation is so difficult
Even as old stereotypes fade, gender remains “a very sticky category,” Ashley Martin explains.
March 02, 2022
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It’s time to prioritize humane, thriving work environments
The global pandemic is an opportunity to make fundamental changes to how society approaches work by creating working environments centered around creativity, problem-...
March 01, 2022
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Do Popular AI Communication Tools Favor the Privileged?
Study reveals the hidden gaps for AI tools like voice assistants, auto-complete, and more.
February 10, 2022
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Stanford scholars examine systemic racism, how to advance racial justice in America
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the Black experience in America and examine continuing systemic racism and discrimination in the U.S. – issues many...
February 02, 2022
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Adapting to Pandemic, Latino-Owned Businesses Get Stronger
Research finds Latino entrepreneurs leaning into tech, bolstering employee benefits.
January 28, 2022
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Applying science to the question of how best to support working adults without college degrees
A new report, co-authored by Stanford scholars, advises National Science Foundation on building an applied science to support “working learners.”
January 19, 2022
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Stanford research reveals a hidden obstacle for women in academia
A sweeping new study finds that women are penalized for pursuing research perceived to be “feminized” – an implicit bias surprisingly strong in fields associated with...
December 16, 2021
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New Stanford research lab explores incarcerated students’ educational paths
Associate Professor Subini Annamma examines the policies and practices that push marginalized students out of school and into prisons.
December 07, 2021
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Patrick Dunkley champions change
Stanford’s new vice provost for institutional equity, access and community talks about creating a more equitable and inclusive campus community.
November 10, 2021