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They're bright, curious -- and scared off by science and math. Now an innovative program for nontechnical undergrads is bringing difficult topics to life.

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    Gould's Game

    His men have won 16 national tennis titles in 32 years. How does Dick Gould do it? With skilled recruiting, tenacious fund raising and the power of positive thinking.

  • They'll Try Anything

    To impress the admission office, Stanford applicants send cookies, boxer shorts and life preservers to the admission staff. Just one problem: the stunts don't work.