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 conference examines new immigration policies' impacts on children's health
As immigration policy ideas dance around Washington, children’s health rarely enters the discussion. According to Stanford pediatrician Fernando Mendoza, new policies...
May 08, 2017
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Exploring the use of algorithms in the criminal justice system
More jurisdictions are using algorithms to help make decisions about bail, raising important questions about their fairness compared to human judgment. Courts nationwide...
May 03, 2017
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Sean Reardon awarded Carnegie fellowship for work on education inequity
Stanford education professor is recognized for the “promise and potential impact” of his research. Sean Reardon, endowed Professor of Poverty and...
April 26, 2017
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Ajay Chaudry on cradle to kindergarten: A new plan to combat inequality
Inequality begins early. Most of the gap in children’s development and achievement levels are present well before children first set foot in kindergarten. In Cradle to...
April 20, 2017
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Stanford researcher explores sources of America’s political divide in new book
Stanford law expert Mugambi Jouet analyzes what has led to the current political divide in America and what separates the United States from other Western countries...
April 03, 2017