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Stanford for All
What began with a few tentative offerings of online coursework is now being hailed as a revolutionary teaching model that could disrupt all of higher education. Stanford is grappling with the implications and positioning itself for the next wave.
Excavating an Echo
Hagia Sophia, the famous Byzantine cathedral, once vibrated with chants and music that influenced all of Christendom, then was silenced by government decree. Now a team of Stanford faculty is using technology and sonic archaeology to recreate this acoustic wonder.
Ahead of the Curve
Students in a studio arts class were challenged to reimagine the chair. Sit back and enjoy their interpretations, which ranged from funky to fantastic.
Time to Cash Out?
As electronic methods for exchanging money proliferate, we are getting closer to a day when our pockets are empty. What are the benefits of a cashless economy, and what are the obstacles?
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Paula Hays Harper, PhD '76
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The Drama of the Debates
In presidential debates, it's often not what the candidates say, but how they say it. Dan Klein, Stanford improvisation teacher, analyzes performances from the first two debates.
"Everyone is listening to every word you're saying"
A documentary looks at the competitive side of the world's top fear—public speaking
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How Elephants Establish Who Is in Charge
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Trustee Extraordinaire
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Yurts Become Pop-Up Science Labs
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The Audition Tape that Could
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Dispatch from Colombia: Nick Casey
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