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Rod SearceyStanford’s Akshay Venkatesh wins Fields Medal
Read more about this storyMathematics Professor Akshay Venkatesh won the Fields Medal, the most prestigious prize in mathematics. He is known as someone with broad expertise who has contributed to many areas of math.
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Learning en plein air
At Stanford University, gardens beckon visitors to learn en plein air – about small-scale sustainable farming, sun-loving desert plants and sculpture.Read more about this story -
Summer studies at Stanford give military veterans an academic boost
Stanford’s Veteran Accelerator program, which accepted its first cohort in summer 2014, helps military veterans enrolled in community college programs to develop the academic, professional and personal skills needed to thrive at a four-year institution.Read more about this story -
New exhibition highlights Stanford’s collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts
The Stanford Archaeology Center showcases ancient Egyptian stone tools, parts of a mummy case and other artifacts that were collected by Jane Stanford; her son, Leland Stanford Jr.; and other university affiliates.Read more about this story -
When moral outrage goes viral, it can come across as bullying, Stanford study finds
Stanford psychologists find that when online comments pile up against an individual’s questionable behavior, people are more likely to see it as bullying and start to feel sympathy for the offender.Read more about this story -
A global trade war may produce a recession in the U.S., Stanford economist says
A trade war between the U.S., China and Europe could lead to a recession, says economist Russ Roberts of the Hoover Institution. It is normal for trade flows to be uneven in the global marketplace.Read more about this story -
Understanding people’s obsession with crystals
Stanford medievalist Marisa Galvez is examining the origins of people’s fascination with crystals. She finds that crystals inspired the writing and poetry of some medieval authors in unexpected ways.Read more about this story -
Michael BratmanHumans make plans to gain autonomy over their lives, Stanford scholar says
Read more about this storyPeople’s ability to make rational plans is essential to their sense of personal freedom and autonomy, according to new research from philosophy Professor Michael Bratman.
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Stanford scholar explores pros, cons of ‘basic income’
Stanford historian Jennifer Burns said that while political challenges exist to implement a “universal basic income,” this type of measure would protect workers and families against the fluidity of today’s workplace and employment worlds.Read more about this story -
Stanford Board of Trustees elects Marc E. Jones to a five-year term
The Stanford alumnus will join the board Oct. 1.Read more about this story
