Carl Djerassi

Archived since: Apr, 2015

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Websites documenting the life and career of Carl Djerassi. University research scientist and industrialist, Djerassi is most famous for synthesizing the first oral contraceptive. Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1923, he emigrated to the United States in 1939. He received his B.A. in 1942 from Kenyon College and worked briefly with the Ciba Phamaceutical Company before receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He taught at Wayne State University in Detroit and worked at the pharmaceutical company Syntex in Mexico before joining the Stanford faculty as Professor of Chemistry in 1959. He is the author of over 1100 articles, seven books on scientific subjects, and several novels; his awards include the National Medal of Science, the Priestly Medal, the first Wolf Prize in Chemistry, and the National Medal of Technology.

Subject:   Science & Health,  Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture ,  Chemistry,  Literature,  Social Policy,  Birth Control

Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness

Archived since: Jul, 2015

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Nicole Baran, MSW, is the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness. She has been dedicated to the movement to end gender-based violence since 2000, working both as an advocate with survivors of domestic violence and at the policy level for systemic change. Nicole has conducted national trainings and contributed to publications to improve the institutional response to domestic violence since 2001. She has delivered over 350 customized workshops, locally and nationwide, at organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, the San Francisco Bar Association, and California’s State Domestic Violence Coalition. Nicole has been teaching in the Feminist Studies Program at Stanford University since 2007 after developing Violence Against Women: Theory, Issues and Prevention. In 2006, she successfully partnered with Stanford University to institutionalize a comprehensive response to gender-based violence on campus. She managed a five-year grant from the USDOJ Office on Violence Against Women and was instrumental in implementing Stanford’s first Office on Sexual Assault and Relationship Abuse. Nicole received her BA and MA in English from Stanford University and a Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, with a specialization in management and a focus on women’s rights. Nicole Baran is also the Executive Director of the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation which funds innovative strategies for eliminating obstacles facing marginalized populations, with an emphasis on empowering women and promoting educational equality. She established the infrastructure and direction of the Foundation and became the first Executive Director in 2009. Read Nicole’s oped in the Stanford Daily, Stanford Drops the Ball on Sexual Assault Case, interviews with Seneca International and Maestro Market or listen to the interview on Stanford Radio KZSU’s “Culture Lens”.

Subject:   Science & Health,  Society & Culture ,  Politics & Elections,  Relationship abuse

Gerhard Casper

Archived since: May, 2015

Description:

Website of Gerhard Casper. Gerhard Casper is President Emeritus of Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at both the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI Stanford) and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). He is also the Peter and Helen Bing Professor, Emeritus, Professor of Law, Emeritus, and Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Emeritus.

Subject:   Universities & Libraries,  Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture

Matt Kahn House

Archived since: May, 2015

Description:

The Matt and Lyda Kahn house is being offered for sale this Spring. This mid-century masterpiece is the result of a collaboration between A. Quincy Jones - an extraordinary architect; Joseph Eichler - an enlightened developer; and Matt Kahn - a refined client and talented designer. Every detail of the house reflects the excellence of this superb team. The Kahn House was completed in 1959 and has been featured in many prominent publications including The New York Times Magazine, and the definitive Eichler book entitled Modernism Rebuilds The American Dream by Paul Adamson. The property defines the classic themes of the post-war Mid-Century Modern California home: an open floor plan, single level structure, post and beam construction, abundant natural light, and an openness to the surrounding landscape.

Matt Kahn, educated at The Cranbrook Academy of Art under Eliel Saarinen, was a Professor of Art at Stanford University for six decades. As the principle design consultants for Joseph Eichler, Matt and Lyda were instrumental in shaping the distinct iconography of the Eichler brand. They provided a major contribution to the identity of a brand that has become the benchmark for post-war living throughout the United States.

The house stands out for the purity of its architecture and distinctive design elegance. Flexibility of use is a key design element, and the juxtaposition of opposites heightens the house’s appeal and uniqueness. It is at once intimate yet grand, private yet open, exuberant yet quiet. It is both a stylish setting for social gatherings and an intimate retreat for family members. Matt held teaching sessions at the house where he imbued his students with his philosophy that the environment is a total work of art.

Upon entering the residence, its uniqueness is apparent. An enclosed atrium invites visitors into an elegant indoor garden which is visible from all the rooms. The spacious living room is at the center of the U-shaped floor plan, and is designed to separate the master suite from the west wing, with its two additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Natural light enhances the home's interiors. In the living room, two floor-to-ceiling windows outline a twelve foot freestanding wall which houses a four foot wide fireplace. Fireplaces were a major artistic element in A. Quincey Jones work and this one is no exception. Enthralled by the California light, the owner created exterior stained glass hanging panels on the east and west sides of the living room. The light passing through the glass enriches the living space.

The dining room, kitchen and multipurpose entertainment area open to a lush outdoor landscape and enhance the indoor/outdoor feeling of the space. A covered breezeway leads to a stand alone studio with its own bathroom. There is ample storage throughout the house, floor to ceiling windows, built in mahogany shelving and cabinetry, as well as display and task specific lighting.

The landscape is as thoughtfully designed as the house. Plants and architectural elements abound and lend a serenity to the environment. The Kahn House is a real gem in the inventory of Mid-Century modern luxury residences.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture ,  Universities & Libraries,  Architecture,  Interior design

Philip G. Zimbardo

Archived since: Apr, 2015

Description:

Websites documenting the career of Philip G. Zimbardo, professor of psychology (emeritus) Stanford University. Philip Zimbardo is perhaps best known for the Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in the basement of the Stanford University psychology department in 1971. The participants in the study were 24 male college students who were randomly assigned to act either as guards or prisoners in the mock prison. The study was initially slated to last two weeks, but had to be terminated after just six days because of the extreme reactions and behaviors of the participants. The guards began displaying cruel and sadistic behavior toward the prisoners, while the prisoners became depressed and hopeless. Since the famous prison experiment, Zimbardo has continued to conduct research on a variety of topics including shyness, cult behavior and heroism. He has a authored and co-authored numerous books, including some that are widely used in university level psychology courses. Some people may recognize him as the host of the Discovering Psychology video series, which has aired on PBS and is often used in high school and college psychology classes. In 2002, Zimbardo was elected president of the American Psychological Association. After more than 50 years of teaching, Zimbardo retired from Stanford in 2003 but gave his last Exploring Human Nature lecture on March 7, 2007. Today, he continues to work as the director of the organization he founded called the Heroic Imagination Project. The organization promotes research, education and media initiatives designed to inspire ordinary people to act as heroes and agents of social change.

Subject:   Science & Health,  Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture ,  Psychology,  Stanford University--Faculty,  Stanford Prison Experiment,  Prisons

Philosophy Talk

Archived since: May, 2017

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Subject:   Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture

Richard William Weiland

Archived since: Jan, 2017

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Subject:   Computers & Technology,  Society & Culture

Stanford Activism

Archived since: Apr, 2017

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Subject:   Society & Culture ,  Government

Stanford University, Black Lives Matter collection

Archived since: Jun, 2020

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Subject:   Society & Culture ,  Politics & Elections,  Black Lives Matter

Stephen Schneider

Archived since: Apr, 2015

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Website of Dr. Stephen H. Schneider (1945-2010), Melvin and Joan Lane Professor for Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, Professor of Biological Sciences, Professor (by courtesy) of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Senior Fellow in the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. Dr. Schneider received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Plasma Physics from Columbia University in 1971. He studied the role of greenhouse gases and suspended particulate material on climate as a postdoctoral fellow at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies. He was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in 1972 and was a member of the scientific staff of NCAR from 1973-1996, where he co-founded the Climate Project.

Subject:   Science & Health,  Government - National,  Society & Culture ,  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.,  Climatic changes,  Global environmental change,  Global temperature changes,  Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric,  Nature-- Effect of human beings on

Susan Olzak

Archived since: Dec, 2015

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Subject:   Society & Culture ,  Politics & Elections,  Spontaneous Events

The Hart Photo Project

Archived since: Feb, 2016

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From 1864 to 1869, Alfred A. Hart took 364 pictures along the line of the Central Pacific Railroad in order to help solicit investment in the railroad. Between 2008-2011, Jesse White will repeat Hart's journey taking photographs from exactly (or approximately) the same sites.

Subject:   Arts & Humanities,  Society & Culture ,  Photography