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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Stanford research team creates toolkits to help groups overcome biases and other social issues
Tackling tough societal problems requires applying academic research findings to real-world situations. But translating from findings to solutions can be a daunting task...
July 18, 2018
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More racial diversity among physicians would lead to better health among black men, research shows
African-American doctors could help reduce cardiovascular mortality among black men by 19 percent — if there was more racial diversity among physicians, according to a...
July 18, 2018
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When teachers think differently about themselves as math learners, students benefit
Study shows improvement in students' attitudes and test scores after teachers change their own mindset — and instruction — around math. Like a lot of students, many...
July 12, 2018
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Some well-meaning statements can spread stereotypes, new Stanford study says
Although well-meaning, the statement commonly expressed by parents and teachers can subtly perpetuate the stereotypes they are trying to debunk, said Stanford scholars...
July 10, 2018
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Stanford study shows how job candidates show their emotions may result in hiring disparities, workplace bias
This is one of several findings psychology Professor Jeanne Tsai and former graduate student Lucy Zhang Bencharit reveal in a paper published July 5 in Emotion that...
July 06, 2018