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May 8 2020 | Stanford News
Changing Human Experience grants explore society’s most challenging problems
The recently awarded Cultivating Humanities grants fund collaborative teams tackling issues of public concern including political representation of women, changing narratives on sexual violence and emotional and behavioral...
Apr 30 2020 | Stanford News
For the first time in modern history, three of our major social institutions – work, school and family life – are all happening in one physical place: our homes. And that shift may have a greater adverse effect on women according to Shelley Correll, professor of sociology in Stanford’s School of...
Apr 27 2020 | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 26 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,403 and the total number...
Apr 27 2020 | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Sciences announced today the election of 120 members and 26 international members in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Those elected today bring the total number of active members to 2,403 and the...
Apr 24 2020 | Stanford News
Florencia Torche has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious honorary learned societies.
Apr 23 2020 | Stanford News
Stanford research reveals reasons why job applicants get screened out of the hiring process
People whose employment histories include part-time, temporary help agency or mismatched work can face challenges during the hiring process, according to new research by Stanford sociologist David Pedulla.
Apr 16 2020 | Science
Crushing coronavirus means ‘breaking the habits of a lifetime.’ Behavior scientists have some tips
With no vaccine or medication to cope with the novel coronavirus, people around the world have sought—or been ordered to seek—protection by changing the way they act in ways large and small, from...
Apr 6 2020 | The Conversation
Why Latino citizens are worrying more about deportation
“You can’t deport a U.S. citizen,” said a friend recently. My friend is correct on the law. But that doesn’t stop millions of U.S. citizens from fearing deportation anyway.
Mar 5 2020 | The New York Times
Elizabeth Warren and the Curse of ‘Electability’
There are many reasons for Warren dropping out. But a key one may have been the near-constant refrains about her “electability.” For the last few days, a meme has been circulating on social media: It features an illustration of Senator Elizabeth...
Feb 26 2020 | The New York Times
Does Anyone Have a Clue About How to Fight Back Against Trump’s Racism?
Moderates and progressives have a lot to lose by ignoring each other on this crucial question.
Can Democrats diminish the bigotry that Donald Trump has unleashed in this country?
