Higher Education

A hidden obstacle for women in academia

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A sweeping new study finds that women are penalized for pursuing research perceived to be “feminized” – an implicit bias surprisingly strong in fields associated with women.

AI tool streamlines feedback on coding homework

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Stanford professors develop and use an AI teaching tool that can provide feedback on students’ homework assignments in university-level coding courses, a previously laborious and time-consuming task.

Guide for science outreach

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Science outreach efforts can encourage trust and interest in science, benefiting everyone involved. A guide produced by plant biologists from several institutions aims to make science outreach better and more effective.

Famous Stanford coding course free online

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Stanford tries a new model for online learning. A free version of a popular intro to coding course is being offered for the second time this spring. The secret ingredient was the largest group of teachers for a single class. You can teach too! Applications are open.
Connie Hsueh and Joe Finney in a lab in McCullough building

Research during the COVID-19 pandemic

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After a devastating and demanding several months, research at Stanford remains limited but could offer glimpses into how lab life might operate in the future.

Future of business education must also be about the greater good

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As the world contends with extraordinary disruption – from a worldwide pandemic to ongoing social unrest across the globe to the devastating effects of climate change – education leaders from the U.S. and China shared how their schools are responding to these crises.