Classy Classes: LAW 116N addresses policy issues in today’s society Hannah Knowles December 6, 2015 1 Comment In LAW 116N: “Guns, Drugs, Abortion, and Empirical Evaluation of Law and Policy,” students learn to disentangle fact from fiction in some of society’s most controversial policy issues. Read More »
Fossil fuel divestment sit-in ends with rally, Hennessy meeting Ada Throckmorton and Hannah Knowles November 21, 2015 5 Comments After a five day sit-in starting on Monday, student protesters concluded their occupation of the Main Quad Friday morning by holding a rally for full divestment from fossil fuels. Later in the day,... Read More »
FFS responds to administration’s letter, faculty hold ‘teach-ins’ Hannah Knowles November 18, 2015 0 Comments Fossil Free Stanford (FFS) sit in participants responded Wednesday night to the University’s warning letter to protesters by affirming their resolve to remain outside President Hennessy’s office. ... Read More »
Sit-ins have a long history in Stanford protests Hannah Knowles November 18, 2015 0 Comments When the movement organized by Fossil Free Stanford began its occupation of the space in Main Quad outside President John Hennessy’s office this Monday, it opened a new chapter in the long history... Read More »
Classy Classes: Science Innovation and Communication Hannah Knowles November 15, 2015 0 Comments CHEM 28N: “Science Innovation and Communication” teaches students how to share the scientific issues they care about with a broad audience. Read More »
Stanford scientists criticize NIH moratorium Hannah Knowles November 13, 2015 3 Comments A group of seven Stanford scientists spoke out last week against the National Institute of Health’s decision to suspend funding for a specific type of stem cell research, arguing that the moratorium... Read More »
Classy Classes: Why go to Space? Hannah Knowles November 8, 2015 0 Comments Spurred by a growing student interest in the policy and philosophy of space exploration, next quarter, two juniors will lead a Student Initiated Course (SIC) called AA47 SI: “Why Go to Space?” Read More »
Q&A with earth system science professor Marshall Burke on climate change economics Hannah Knowles November 6, 2015 1 Comment The Daily sat down with Burke to discuss his research about the global economic impacts of climate change. Read More »