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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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