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July 2015
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- After 20 years, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy thrives on the web
- The Stanford scholars who founded the groundbreaking online encyclopedia say that the project owes its success to the unique way it organizes its community of contributors, editors and users. Read more »
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- Stanford students create apps to tackle learning challenges
- Students in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at the Graduate School of Education analyze learning problems and then design solutions in yearlong master’s projects. Read more »
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- String quartet captivates visitors to the Anderson Collection at Stanford
- As part of an effort to engage visitors in fresh and unique gallery experiences, the Anderson Collection at Stanford University treated museum visitors to a special performance by the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Read more »
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- New campus tours showcase Stanford’s excellence in humanities, arts
- Led by Stanford students, the tours include stops at the new arts district and at key locations for the study of the human experience. Read more »
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- Stanford Repertory Theater presents the wide range of Noël Coward
- Summer is the season for SRT’s annual festival devoted to a single artist, but Coward may very well count as several. Read more »
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- Stanford scholar upends interpretation of philosopher Martin Heidegger
- After a lifetime of studying the German philosopher’s groundbreaking works, Stanford Religious Studies Professor Thomas Sheehan concludes that Heideggerians’ obsession with Being misses the point. Read more »
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- Stanford research identifies better way to teach abstract math concepts
- A new study shows that students who use symmetry to learn about numbers tap into critical brain circuits. Read more »
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- Poor economic planning at root of Greece’s woes, Stanford economist says
- Professor John B. Taylor says that Greece’s best approach to its damaged economy is to radically change its economic policy in a pro-growth direction. He suggests making it easier to start up new businesses, while holding the line on tax increases and reducing governmental influence in the economy. Read more »
