Stanford News

Meeting showcases women in data science

In sharp contrast to the all-male panels that dominate technical meetings, Margot Gerritsen organized a data science conference with only female speakers. More than 170 events in 53 countries held in parallel brought women data scientists together worldwide.

Law & Policy

California contemplates expansion of offshore oil drilling

If federal plans move forward, most U.S. coastal waters would be open to offshore oil drilling. Stanford Professors Deborah Sivas and Alexandria Boehm look at related legal and marine issues from the perspective of the California coastline, which has been protected from new drilling since 1969.

Law & Policy

Tariffs, free trade and politics

In a Q&A, Stanford Law Professor Alan Sykes discusses plans to impose new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

Teaching & Students

Students cultivate positive connection with land through new course

In a new course at the Stanford Educational Farm, students develop a positive relationship with the land through organic gardening while addressing the history of forced farm labor in the U.S. and its enduring, traumatic effects on communities of color.

Law & Policy

Undocumented immigrants, sanctuary jurisdictions and the law

In a Q&A, Lisa Weissman-Ward of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Stanford Law School explains the legal challenges facing sanctuary states and cities and their undocumented residents.

In the Spotlight

Law & Policy

Reducing gun violence: Stanford scholars tackle the issue

Many Americans are raising complicated concerns about the causes and solutions to gun violence. Stanford scholars offer their research findings from a variety of perspectives.

Science & Technology

Finding solutions for people with autism and their families

Recent advances by scientists, clinicians, educators and engineers are speeding developments in diagnosing and treating autism, understanding its root causes and helping people with autism and their families live full lives.

Teaching & Students

Stanford’s Cardinal Courses integrate coursework with social impact

A new video series showcases some of the more than 150 Stanford faculty and lecturers from over 50 departments and programs who integrate community-engaged learning into their teaching through Cardinal Courses.

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Teaching & Students

Stanford plans new Hong Kong overseas studies program

A new Bing Overseas Studies Program in Hong Kong will open in 2019. From their home base in Hong Kong, Stanford students may also get the opportunity to pursue other academic and cultural offerings, including internships in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Science & Technology

Technique can see objects hidden around corners

Someday your self-driving car could react to hazards before you even see them, thanks to a laser-based imaging technology being developed by Stanford researchers that can peek around corners.

Social Sciences

Armed drones changing conflict faster than anticipated, Stanford scholar finds

Evolving drone technology will enable countries to make low-cost but highly credible threats against states and groups that do not possess drones, Stanford political scientist Amy Zegart found in new research.

University Affairs

Confidential data exposure

Misconfigured permissions on file-sharing platforms may have exposed personal information for some students and thousands of campus employees.

University Affairs

Stanford principles regarding immigration

As events continue to unfold regarding federal immigration policy, a website has been created where Stanford leaders summarize the principles of the university’s support for international and undocumented community members. Also found on the site are links to resources for the Stanford community.

Awards

Alumnus Jelani Munroe, a Rhodes Scholar, found his voice and purpose at Stanford

Jelani Munroe, an international student from Jamaica who discovered a passion for economics and public policy on the Farm, also developed his singing voice with Stanford Talisman through performances on campus, and on tour in the United States and in South Africa.