Ethics, Society & Technology
Embedding ethics into Stanford scholarship, research, and development of creative solutions through the exploration of the ethical and social dimensions of technology.
Our challenges are great. So is our ambition. Having built a reservoir of excellence both deep and broad, Stanford has the responsibility—and the opportunity—to step up like never before. Below, some areas where we hope to have the greatest impact.
Embedding ethics into Stanford scholarship, research, and development of creative solutions through the exploration of the ethical and social dimensions of technology.
Advancing AI research, education, policy, and practice to serve the collective needs of humanity.
Expanding our knowledge of human biology and expediting the translation of Stanford health discoveries into effective new drugs and medicines.
Advancing racial justice by diversifying and amplifying Stanford’s scholarship, fostering a more inclusive campus, and developing evidence-based solutions to promote equity and access for all.
Activating collaborations among researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs to improve educational experiences for all, faster.
Art is essential. Art is consequential. Stanford is committed to bringing the arts to the entire university community and beyond.
Across all 36 varsity sports, giving our student-athletes everything they need to pursue excellence at the highest level.
Weaving data science into the core fabric of Stanford's research and teaching enterprises across all seven schools.
Investing in partnerships between leading social science scholars and practitioners, while applying a startup mentality to social equity issues.
Advancing research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences to better understand our place in a rapidly changing world.
Building community around frontier research challenges and fostering new directions for understanding and discovery in the natural world.
Creating opportunities for students to build meaningful connections across racial, socioeconomic, geographical, and political lines.
Removing financial and academic obstacles so that more students can access opportunities at Stanford.