Imagine A World

Yousuf Khan (2019 cohort) discusses his pursuit of groundbreaking research, participating in a Netflix game show, and more.

Hear from five KH scholars and friends in the 2023 cohort about scholar life and how deep friendship fuels their growth.

Marcus Forst (2019 cohort) shares his memories of home; transition to Stanford; navigating cancer, chemotherapy, and recovery; and more.

Pierce Garver and Jocelyn Ricard, both from the 2023 cohort, dive into Turkey’s rich history, culture, and contemporary challenges.

Ayça Alemdaroğlu, associate director of Stanford's Program on Turkey, explores how national identities are created and how people voice dissent.

Douglas Henze (2023 cohort), a former Harvard defensive lineman-turned-Bioengineering PhD candidate, shares why he's passionate about the study of aging.

Taylor Goss (2021 cohort) imagines a world where music and art are recognized and funded, as a means of emotional expression and driver of social change.

Sydney Hunt (2023 cohort) shares how she’s building environments that allow historically underrepresented groups to reimagine life’s possibilities.

Thay Graciano (2023 cohort) imagines a world where people feel they are enough, because their basic needs are met and they can do things that make them feel happy and accomplished.

Aya Mouallem (2020 cohort) imagines a world where STEM education is not only accessible and equitable, but also inclusive.

Joe Nail (2023 cohort) imagines a world where faith, family, and courage are our guiding values, and where all Americans are bound together through service.

Will Dwyer (2023 cohort) imagines a world where future generations can look towards the natural world for joy and inspiration.

Zahra Fazal (2022 cohort) imagines a world where communities across Africa have an equal stake in setting the global health agenda.

Briana Mullen (2020 cohort) discusses her work to empower underrepresented communities to create change in their school district, being a marching band kid, and more.

Nadine Jawad (2020 cohort) shares how she tempers cynicism, embraces joy and grief simultaneously, and works to make healthcare accessible for all.

Courtney Burton (2022 cohort) discusses barriers to accessing resources for healthy aging, her passion for extending health spans, and more.

Johnny Powell (2023 cohort), a first-year medical student, discusses being the first in his family to attend an Ivy League school, and his journey to medicine.

Vidal Arroyo (2022 cohort), a PhD student in biophysics, shares his journey to Stanford as a first-generation college student and his passion for biophysics, poetry, and music.

Ashwyn Sam (2020 cohort), a PhD student in aeronautics and astronautics, reflects on the impact of a strong support system and the compassion of others on his professional journey.

Aditya Vishwanath (2018 cohort), a graduate of the PhD program in Learning Sciences and Technology Design, shares his experiences with education and vision for its future.