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In the News
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Researchers make mouse skin transparent using a common food dye
A study co-conducted by Betty Cai (2021 cohort) found that by using common food dye, researchers were able to see through a living mouse’s skin to its internal organs.
September 11, 2024
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Meet Alma Cooper: Army officer, data scientist, and Miss USA
Alma Cooper (2023 cohort) is challenging notions of what it means to be a scholar, a soldier and a pageant winner.
August 29, 2024
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Reframing girls' education as valuable family legacy
Ayo Dada (2019 cohort) explores how linking education to the idea of legacy affects girls' access to education in northern Nigeria.
August 29, 2024
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The new Miss USA went from West Point to the pageant stage
Alma Cooper (2023 cohort) is a US Army military intelligence officer, a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in statistics (data science track), and the new Miss USA.
August 07, 2024
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Overdoses are dropping but the threat of fentanyl looms
Kevan Shah (2023 cohort) explains why California should spend its $121 million in opioid settlement dollars on fentanyl awareness, tracking and response.
August 05, 2024
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Cost counseling and stewardship need to be part of medical school curricula
After seeing firsthand how the financial cost of care affects patients, Henry Bair (2021 cohort) suggests medical schools include cost stewardship and counseling in curricula.
August 01, 2024
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Gender differences in electronic health record usage among surgeons
A study led by Karen Malacon (2023 cohort) and co-authored by Ezra Yoseph (2022 cohort) found female surgeons spent more time in electronic health records than male colleagues.
July 23, 2024
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Breaking down the U.S. drug shortage problem
Eli Cahan (2019 cohort) explores the factors that have led to the U.S. generic drug shortage, and potential solutions to address the problem.
July 17, 2024
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DREAM achieved
Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca (2024 cohort) created an app listing scholarships available to undocumented students. She shares how the process pushed her to pursue higher education.
July 15, 2024
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Stanford Impact Labs: Flood resilience
Hannah Melville-Rea (2023 cohort) recounts her experience collaborating with OneShoreline to evaluate flood insurance needs in underserved neighborhoods.
June 20, 2024
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Study finds being receptive to opposing views can hurt your reputation
Mohamed Hussein (2018 cohort) co-authored a research paper explaining why political polarization has reached an all-time high in the United States.
June 19, 2024
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South Bay college graduate overcomes obstacles, gives others educational opportunities
Scholar Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca (2024 cohort) shares her journey to accomplishing her childhood goal of getting a college degree.
June 12, 2024
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Sustainability Student Advisory Council gives students voice in sustainability matters
Anela Arifi (2020 cohort) created the Sustainability Student Advisory Council to enable students to become more involved in programs that affect them, the school, and Stanford.
May 08, 2024
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Data is a neighbor, not a number
The Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health spotlighted Zahra Fazal's (2022 cohort) research in Tanzania into the pandemic’s impact on people with albinism.
May 01, 2024
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Social science takes the stage in a live storytelling event at the Cantor Arts Center
Hannah Melville-Rea (2023 cohort) shared what she's learned about America's home insurance system and the impact it has on various communities.
April 24, 2024
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Stanford students receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships
Akshay Swaminathan (2021 cohort) and Evelyn Wong (2023 cohort) were awarded the Paul & Daisy Soros fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants pursing graduate degrees.
April 24, 2024
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John Hennessy to receive the National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
KHS co-founder John Hennessy is honored for his pioneering work in computer science and his dedication to supporting future leaders in the sciences and beyond.
April 17, 2024
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Phil Knight honored with Uncommon Citizen award
KHS co-founder Phil Knight was honored by Stanford for his game-changing support for schools and initiatives across campus.
April 11, 2024
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Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Kyle Swanson (2021 cohort) co-authored an article on the use of generative AI to discover new molecular antibiotic compounds to combat A. baumannii.
April 08, 2024
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How personal experience forged this student’s passion for combating gender-based violence
Lillie Reed (2019 cohort) shares how she's dedicated her life and academic career to preventing gender-based violence and helping victims heal from the resulting trauma.
March 07, 2024