Stanford University
(Stanford, CA)
Stanford is recognized as one of the world's leading universities. Our renowned professors offer students a remarkable range of academic courses that are paired with an extraordinary breadth of extracurricular activities and opportunities for research, independent study and public service.The university's mission: to prepare students "for personal success and direct usefulness in life" and "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." More than a century after its founding, Stanford University remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing our students for leadership in today's complex world.
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(May 7, 2012) Leonard Susskind answers a question regarding material covered in the previous lecture. Following his explanation he continues into the concepts of fields and particles as they exist in special relativity. In 1905, while only twenty-six years old, Albert Einstein published "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" and...
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Have a look at just some of the highlights from TEDxStanford. Featuring the latest on early cancer detection, better posture, robotic race cars, and much more, this was an event full of illumination.
More TEDxStanford videos will be posted over the next several weeks. Stay tuned!
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Highlights from the TEDxStanford event held on May 19, 2012. Speakers and performers included Chris Gerdes on building an autonomous race car, Sanjiv Sam Gambhir on working to improve early cancer detection, and Mark Applebaum on creating unique musical instruments and soundscapes. Related article: news.stanford.edu Stanford University: www....
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"If you are someone who has contemplated or attempted suicide, or you know somebody who has, talk about it. Get help. It's a conversation worth having."
Stanford's JD Schramm tells the story of his own suicide attempt - and calls on you to break the silence surrounding suicide.
Talk about it. Get help at http://trib.al/GNf4DX
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A ceremony was held on May 16 to recognize the recipients of this year's Amy J. Blue Awards. Now in its 22nd year, the awards honor staff members who are exceptionally dedicated, supportive of colleagues and passionate about their work. The three winners are: Steve D. Papier, supervisor of engineering trades in Land, Buildings & Real...
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told a Stanford audience that much-needed economic development in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot go forward without improvements in governance. Blair is now the founder and patron of the African Governance Initiative, which works in Liberia, Guinea, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Related article: news.stanford.edu...
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Hey folks, it's Book Giveaway time! We're giving away 3 free copies of Prof. Michele Elam's new book "The Souls of Mixed Folk".
Enter now for your chance to win at:
https://www.facebook.com/stanford/app_121121694568521
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