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Seventeen syllables, two generations
Grounded by the pandemic, Yoshiko Matsumoto turned haiku into a tool for connection.
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The universe, decoded
A new Stanford center is uniting astronomers and data scientists to decipher the cosmos—and reinvent the future of discovery.
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Clearing the air
An epidemiologist is on a mission to reduce pollution where past efforts have failed—and end an environmental health nightmare.
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Whoever saves a life
For American Muslims, suicide represents a taboo within a taboo. Rania Awaad— a psychiatrist, faith leader, and Stanford Impact Labs Design Fellow—set out to change that.
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Flipping the script on loneliness
Social isolation takes a toll on us. So why is reaching out so hard? Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki uncovers the hidden barriers to connection—on campus and beyond.
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Video: Into the future
Fifty years ago, two Stanford frosh went on a date that would change the course of their lives. Today, the grateful couple has found a way to change other lives, too.
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Let’s agree (on how) to disagree
How ePluribus is teaching students to engage across differences.
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Ethan’s code
Feeling adrift and disconnected from purpose, a high school student set out to map his future. A gift from an alum made that future possible.
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Who reads what Stanford writes?
Most of the ideas universities send into the outside world attract little notice. Stanford is giving academics the skills to reach a wider audience.
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Can’t we all just get along?
Yes, according to a new training program for resident assistants—part of Stanford’s broader effort to foster more constructive dialogue on campus and beyond.
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