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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Gender diversity is linked to research diversity
Gender diversity in science comes down to more than just who is on the team. The research approaches and types of questions the field addresses also shift – and lead to...
October 04, 2018
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Acute stress in utero has negative effects later in life among poor children, Stanford sociologist finds
Exposure to an acute stress in utero can have long-term consequences extending into childhood – but only among children in poor households, according to a new Stanford...
August 14, 2018
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Stanford sociologists look at why women stay behind the scenes at work
While research has shown that visibility in the workplace is critical for professional advancement, the reality is that for some women, it’s easier said than done....
July 26, 2018
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Helping Latino Businesses Keep Pace
Marlene Orozco spends a lot of time collecting and analyzing data on Latino business owners around the U.S. The fact that the information — much of which has never...
July 25, 2018
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Stanford biologists discuss border barrier’s potential ecological damage
Borderlands are synonymous with desolation, but the Mexico-U.S. divide is something altogether different. The nearly 2,000-mile-long border traverses some of the...
July 24, 2018