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A Stanford professor explains how the deliberative polling model can get people to listen to one another and even compromise on some of society’s most complex policy issues.

A group of researchers explore how the tools of cryptography can be used to verify the veracity of the images and videos you see online.

A Stanford professor details how new types of data collection and faster computers are helping our knowledge of earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes – and how to prepare for them.

A professor of mechanical engineering explains how computational models of Alzheimer’s spread in the brain are providing new information about the disease.

The recipients, representing seven School of Engineering departments, were nominated by undergraduate engineering students.

The graduates rose to the many challenges posed by a global pandemic.

Alex Bradfield is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering and a minor in education. He plans to pursue a career in STEM, and later, become a high school teacher.

A bioengineer studies the flatworms' ability to regenerate nerves, muscle, and other tissue. “One of the big questions we want to answer is how it does this on a genetic level?”

Are entrepreneurs born or made? A Stanford professor explains how understanding and practicing a set of skills can make entrepreneurs of us all.

The pandemic accelerated society’s digital transformation by years, requiring more and better computer chips. A Stanford electrical engineer explains how to make that happen.

An environmental scientist explains why taking on climate change will require that we continue to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of increasing temperatures.

Most things aren’t liquid, solid, or gas. They’re gel-like — and understanding how they work can improve our understanding of biology and human health.

“Minimizing energy expenditure has evolutionary advantages,” said one of the researchers. “It allows us to move farther on fewer calories.”

A professor of surgery discusses what we can learn by using sensors and video to examine and quantify every moment of a surgery.

Hundreds of millions of people use social media in the U.S. A computational social scientist explains how to harness the technology to measure mental and physical well-being.

An increasing amount of written communication is being created by artificial intelligence. A professor of communication discusses the implications.

Individuals were nominated by faculty and staff for their extraordinary commitment and dedication during another challenging year.

A pediatrics professor explains how COVID-19 put a spotlight on how income disparities affect health — and how innovations in telehealth might help overcome some of the challenges.

Using advanced 3D printing techniques, Mark Skylar-Scott and his team want to transform a paste made of living cells into hearts and other organs.

Clearly articulated principles can guide the direction of technological advancements like AI-enabled drug discovery.