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Monday, August 23, 2021

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Emissions goals

The work being done at Stanford to reach at least net-zero emissions from operations could also help businesses and governments reach their goals.

Reducing emissions

science & technology

Wildfires and preterm birth

Exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy increases the risk that a baby will be born too early, a new study suggests.


health & medicine

Preventing kids’ head injuries

As kids' sports resume, a Stanford pediatric emergency medicine physician has tips for preventing head injuries and recognizing signs of a concussion.

kid's bike helmet

Intro to Documentary Filmmaking Bio-X Fellow

Announcements

  • Campus ConversationJoin a Campus Conversation with Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the School of Medicine, who will answer questions from the university community about the public health situation around COVID-19 as we prepare for the fall quarter. The event will be livestreamed on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time. Submit questions in advance here.
  • Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) director search: The vice provost and dean of research has appointed a committee to search for the next CASBS director and welcomes input from the community on potential candidates. Recommendations appreciated by Wednesday, Sept. 1.

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