National Academy of Sciences elects five faculty

Persis Drell, left, Jerome Friedman, Steven Kivelson, Roeland Nusse and Lee Ross have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences, a private organization of scientists and engineers dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare.

Office of Technology Licensing celebrates 40 years

Hundreds of inventors, licensees and venture capitalists will gather Friday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), which transfers Stanford technology to industry. OTL boasts 8,000 inventions and about $1.3 billion in royalties earned since its founding.

On video: Wellness Fair draws a healthy crowd

The annual Wellness Fair, held Wednesday at the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation and sponsored by BeWell@Stanford, gave faculty and staff a chance to climb a rock wall, talk to nutritionists, learn more about ergonomically correct workstations and more.

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• SIEPR Policy Forum: The Future of the Internet: On Friday, April 30, federal policymakers, Internet industry leaders and academic researchers will debate the technologies and policies that are shaping the future of the Internet. The forum, sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free to all students, faculty, staff and other community members with a Stanford ID. Attend one session or stay all day. RSVP is required.

The BILL LANE CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN WEST welcomes two distinguished new members to its Advisory Council . . .

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• 9 p.m. April 29
  Take Back the Night

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• NPR 4.27.10
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