Research
The stories below highlight diversity-related research by Stanford scholars, from a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition to these stories, you can find more information about ongoing research and scholarship by exploring Stanford research centers and academic programs dedicated to advancing understanding of gender, race, ethnicity, religious identity and other dimensions of human diversity.
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Foundational gift aims to advance diversity and inclusion at Stanford and impact society
Philanthropic support from Tonia, ’92, and Adam Karr will support research on race and education and endow the directorship of the Black Community Services Center.
July 27, 2021
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Program improves resilience for parents of kids with autism
Susana Ruiz worked in special education before her children were born, providing at-home treatments for young children with autism. Even with her professional expertise...
July 16, 2021
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Q&A: Why discuss disability in the geosciences?
Stanford Earth transitioned the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) into its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative in 2020. As part of an effort to...
July 14, 2021
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Stanford researchers show sea-level rise may worsen existing Bay Area inequities
Researchers examined the number of households unable to pay for damages from coastal flooding to reveal how sea-level rise could threaten the fabric of Bay Area...
July 12, 2021
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Stanford scholar’s new book examines how to build social justice across age groups
New book highlights the need to distribute jobs, income and other essential resources in a way that treats people who are young and old as equals.
July 01, 2021