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#music
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area university helps rock legend unretire from touring

Paul Simon returns to touring after years of retirement, aided by advancements in hearing loss treatment from Stanford researchers.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

Illana Zauderer: Homecoming (Stanford)

Illana Zauderer, an award-winning vocalist, inspires through dramatic storytelling and music at her upcoming performance at Stanford.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area university helps rock legend unretire from touring

Paul Simon returns to touring after years of retirement, aided by advancements in hearing loss treatment from Stanford researchers.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

Illana Zauderer: Homecoming (Stanford)

Illana Zauderer, an award-winning vocalist, inspires through dramatic storytelling and music at her upcoming performance at Stanford.
more#music
#drug-trafficking
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SOMA, SF

My whole delusion came crashing down': Stanford grad sent to prison for running meth/cocaine ring that offered puppy time

A Stanford graduate was sentenced to prison for leading a drug delivery service that involved carefully orchestrated operations.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
NYC startup

'Drug-supported haze': Stanford grad sentenced for selling meth, cocaine

Stanford graduate Natalie Gonzalez sentenced to over four years for drug trafficking operation in the Bay Area.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
SOMA, SF

My whole delusion came crashing down': Stanford grad sent to prison for running meth/cocaine ring that offered puppy time

A Stanford graduate was sentenced to prison for leading a drug delivery service that involved carefully orchestrated operations.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
NYC startup

'Drug-supported haze': Stanford grad sentenced for selling meth, cocaine

Stanford graduate Natalie Gonzalez sentenced to over four years for drug trafficking operation in the Bay Area.
more#drug-trafficking
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

Former Stanford attorney to investigate water polo coach Brian Flacks

Stanford has initiated a new investigation into allegations of retaliation by water polo coach Brian Flacks following a previous inquiry into abuse claims.
US news
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Trump administration revokes visas of Stanford students

The Trump administration revoked visas for Stanford students linked to pro-Palestinian activism, part of a wider crackdown on perceived supporters of Hamas.
US news
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Department of Justice opens investigation into Stanford

DOJ investigations into Stanford and UC schools focus on potential race discrimination in admissions tied to DEI policies.
#climate-change
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability continues climate innovation despite federal setbacks

Stanford's Doerr School is developing innovations to address urgent sustainability challenges amidst a politically charged environment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford team creates low-cost 'ORCA' radar system to probe glaciers

Stanford researchers developed a low-cost ice-penetrating radar system to enhance understanding of glacier melting and its impact on sea level rise.
OMG science
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability continues climate innovation despite federal setbacks

Stanford's Doerr School is developing innovations to address urgent sustainability challenges amidst a politically charged environment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford team creates low-cost 'ORCA' radar system to probe glaciers

Stanford researchers developed a low-cost ice-penetrating radar system to enhance understanding of glacier melting and its impact on sea level rise.
more#climate-change
SF parents
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Reports: Stanford coach bullied athletics staff

Stanford coach Troy Taylor faced allegations of misconduct, including bullying and inappropriate comments towards female staff.
#lawsuit
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stanford wants Katie Meyer's former teammates to divulge personal information

Stanford is seeking further documents in response to a lawsuit filed by the parents of soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
SF parents

Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug use

The lawsuit claims Stanford ignored health warnings about counterfeit pills, contributing to a drug culture that impacted Eitan Weiner's tragic overdose.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stanford wants Katie Meyer's former teammates to divulge personal information

Stanford is seeking further documents in response to a lawsuit filed by the parents of soccer player Katie Meyer, who died by suicide.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
SF parents

Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug use

The lawsuit claims Stanford ignored health warnings about counterfeit pills, contributing to a drug culture that impacted Eitan Weiner's tragic overdose.
more#lawsuit
#higher-education
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
US news

Opinion: Stanford's preparing for a storm

Stanford is facing significant institutional challenges, leading to major changes in DEI programs, hiring freezes, and addressing antisemitism on campus.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago
US news

Opinion: Stanford's preparing for a storm

Stanford is facing significant institutional challenges, leading to major changes in DEI programs, hiring freezes, and addressing antisemitism on campus.
more#higher-education
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover the 'true origin of life'

Microlightning from crashing waterfalls and ocean waves may have initiated life on Earth by forming organic molecules essential for DNA.
The study challenges traditional views of life’s origin by suggesting consistent microlightning chemical reactions were more frequent than rare lightning strikes.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From the library to the ring: How Stanford's Dante Kirkman is punching his way to greatness

Dante Kirkman balances rigorous academic life at Stanford with his boxing aspirations, training intensely to pursue his dream of becoming a world champion.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Joe Lacob, a bad week for Elizabeth Holmes

The Golden State Warriors' valuation soared to $9.4 billion under Joe Lacob's ownership since 2010.
Elizabeth Holmes' fraud conviction and 11-year sentence were reaffirmed by appeals court decisions.
Stanford University imposes a hiring freeze amid concerns over federal research funding reductions.
#breast-cancer-research
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Fired Scientist Replaced Data in Breast Cancer With the Wildest Thing You Can Imagine

Tampering with research data can lead to serious legal consequences, as exemplified by a former Stanford researcher convicted for misconduct.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Ex-Stanford research coordinator convicted of tampering with cancer study database

A former Stanford employee was convicted of tampering with a breast cancer research database after being fired.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Fired Scientist Replaced Data in Breast Cancer With the Wildest Thing You Can Imagine

Tampering with research data can lead to serious legal consequences, as exemplified by a former Stanford researcher convicted for misconduct.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Ex-Stanford research coordinator convicted of tampering with cancer study database

A former Stanford employee was convicted of tampering with a breast cancer research database after being fired.
more#breast-cancer-research
#hiring-freeze
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

DOGE claims NIH cuts will save $4B. Stanford says it'll gut its ability to do research

Stanford University has implemented a hiring freeze in response to proposed funding cuts from the NIH.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cuts

Stanford University has imposed a hiring freeze due to financial concerns related to pending federal funding cuts.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Stanford implements hiring freeze amid concerns over cuts to funding

Stanford University is implementing a hiring freeze due to proposed federal funding cuts and financial uncertainties.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

DOGE claims NIH cuts will save $4B. Stanford says it'll gut its ability to do research

Stanford University has implemented a hiring freeze in response to proposed funding cuts from the NIH.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cuts

Stanford University has imposed a hiring freeze due to financial concerns related to pending federal funding cuts.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Stanford implements hiring freeze amid concerns over cuts to funding

Stanford University is implementing a hiring freeze due to proposed federal funding cuts and financial uncertainties.
more#hiring-freeze
Cancer
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Fired worker put 'erroneous' info and insults in cancer study database, feds in CA say

A former Stanford employee faces significant prison time for maliciously altering patient data in a cancer study post-termination.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford

California Historical Society dissolves, transferring collections to Stanford University for preservation and public access.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Stanford drops administrative case against student journalist

Stanford University opts not to discipline student journalist Dilan Gohill amid ongoing legal uncertainty following pro-Gaza protest-related arrests.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford Drops Disciplinary Case Against Student Journalist Covering Gaza Protest

Student journalist Dilan Gohill was arrested while covering a protest but was later cleared of wrongdoing by Stanford University.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rishi Sunak returns to alma mater with new Oxford and Stanford fellowships

Rishi Sunak begins a new academic chapter at Oxford and Stanford focusing on global challenges.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird flu

Stanford researchers have created a stronger flu vaccine that aims to protect against multiple strains, potentially including bird flu, using a novel molecular approach.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Wish Book: How Shine Together saved a young mother's journey at Stanford

Shine Together empowers young mothers by providing essential resources and support to balance education and parenting.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Palo Alto to review Stanford's plans to add more hospital beds - San Jose Spotlight

Stanford Health Care requests permission for 70 additional beds to meet increased demand for emergency services amid ongoing transformations in its hospital system.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Person of interest' in health care CEO slaying has Stanford ties

A 26-year-old named Luigi Mangione is a person of interest in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arrested with a ghost gun and fake IDs.
#ai-research
Artificial intelligence
fromSemafor
5 months ago

Stanford's AI Center names US the top AI ecosystem, China follows | Semafor

The US leads the AI ecosystem globally despite lacking robust federal governance, primarily due to strong models, investments, and responsible AI research.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPT

Jeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
Artificial intelligence
fromSemafor
5 months ago

Stanford's AI Center names US the top AI ecosystem, China follows | Semafor

The US leads the AI ecosystem globally despite lacking robust federal governance, primarily due to strong models, investments, and responsible AI research.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford professor paid $600/hr for expertise accused of using ChatGPT

Jeff Hancock, a misinformation expert, mistakenly cited nonexistent research in a court declaration, undermining his credibility.
more#ai-research
fromPadailypost
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

New agreement in the works to give police powers to Stanford deputies

The new agreement aims for clear public safety reporting at Stanford amidst reputation concerns for the university.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford Graduate Workers Union set to strike

Stanford Graduate Workers Union plans to strike if sufficient agreement on pay increases and worker protections is not reached.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Education

Stanford students rally in support of students facing disciplinary action for staging sit-in

Students protest Stanford's decision regarding disciplinary actions after a June protest for Palestinian rights, arguing the university complicity in supporting Israel.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
California

Latest line: A good week for Stanford, a bad week for the Catholic Church

Stanford University's endowment reaches $37 billion, showcasing continued growth essential for program funding.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles abuse lawsuits for $880 million, highlighting deep-rooted issues within the Church.
Governor Newsom's new bill aims to prevent gas price spikes amid refinery challenges.
#covid-19
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Stanford Upholds Its Conservative Bona Fides, Hosts Symposium For COVID Skeptics and Anti-Maskers

The Stanford symposium highlighted polarized views on pandemic policies, raising concerns among public health advocates regarding bias and misinformation.
fromPadailypost
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

William Beaver

William Beaver was a pioneering professor whose work in accounting influenced both academia and the field of finance.
His legacy includes inspiring countless students and significant contributions to accounting literature.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Stanford Upholds Its Conservative Bona Fides, Hosts Symposium For COVID Skeptics and Anti-Maskers

The Stanford symposium highlighted polarized views on pandemic policies, raising concerns among public health advocates regarding bias and misinformation.
fromPadailypost
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

William Beaver

William Beaver was a pioneering professor whose work in accounting influenced both academia and the field of finance.
His legacy includes inspiring countless students and significant contributions to accounting literature.
more#covid-19
#machine-learning
fromHackernoon
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

Holistic Evaluation of Text-to-Image Models: Author contributions, Acknowledgments and References | HackerNoon

The collaboration resulted in a framework to improve the evaluation of AI metrics and scenarios.
The project emphasizes the importance of structured AI research approaches.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Medicine

Deriving the Optimum of the KL-Constrained Reward Maximization Objective | HackerNoon

Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) enhances reward maximization by addressing training data preferences, offering a bridge from theory to real-world applications.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

Holistic Evaluation of Text-to-Image Models: Author contributions, Acknowledgments and References | HackerNoon

The collaboration resulted in a framework to improve the evaluation of AI metrics and scenarios.
The project emphasizes the importance of structured AI research approaches.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Medicine

Deriving the Optimum of the KL-Constrained Reward Maximization Objective | HackerNoon

Direct Preference Optimization (DPO) enhances reward maximization by addressing training data preferences, offering a bridge from theory to real-world applications.
more#machine-learning
fromESPN.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cal taps NASA specialist to plan for ACC travel

The ACC move benefits Cal and Stanford but raises travel concerns for student-athletes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Stanford's investment portfolio grew 8.4% percent in the last year

Stanford's endowment grew to $37.6 billion, driven by strong market performance and generous gifts.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

The Fight Over Who Writes the History of Modern China

China's Communist Party is actively managing its historical narrative as it commemorates 75 years of governance.
#education
Startup companies
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Stanford, Carnegie Mellon take different interdisciplinary approaches to innovation-with the same great results

Interdisciplinary approaches in education foster entrepreneurial success by combining diverse perspectives and skills.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago
Education

U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The Top

Predictions suggest Stanford may overtake Yale as the top law school according to upcoming U.S. News rankings.
Methodological changes are possible, impacting ranking outcomes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Letters: Stanford's need

Stanford's decision to dismantle the creative writing program undermines essential student support systems, questioning the motivations behind this move.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Stanford, Carnegie Mellon take different interdisciplinary approaches to innovation-with the same great results

Interdisciplinary approaches in education foster entrepreneurial success by combining diverse perspectives and skills.
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago
Education

U.S. News Law School Rankings Prediction Sees A Huge, Historic Change At The Top

Predictions suggest Stanford may overtake Yale as the top law school according to upcoming U.S. News rankings.
Methodological changes are possible, impacting ranking outcomes.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Letters: Stanford's need

Stanford's decision to dismantle the creative writing program undermines essential student support systems, questioning the motivations behind this move.
more#education
Education
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Stanford's new president Jonathan Levin begins term under 'intense scrutiny'

Stanford's new president Jonathan Levin emphasizes the need for open dialogue and academic freedom despite the challenging political climate.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
Education

Only 1 college in the country is better than Stanford, new ranking shows

Stanford University ranks second in Forbes' college list, reflecting a strong academic reputation and consistent performance across multiple rankings.
#tartrazine
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through mice

A common food dye has enabled scientists to make mice temporarily see-through, revealing internal structures and functioning.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago
OMG science

Mice made transparent with a dye used in Doritos

Stanford scientists discovered that tartrazine can reversibly make skin transparent, overcoming limitations of traditional chemical clearing agents.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
US news

Scientists use food dye found in Doritos to make see-through mice

A common food dye has enabled scientists to make mice temporarily see-through, revealing internal structures and functioning.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago
OMG science

Mice made transparent with a dye used in Doritos

Stanford scientists discovered that tartrazine can reversibly make skin transparent, overcoming limitations of traditional chemical clearing agents.
more#tartrazine
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

James Bjorken, 90, Dies; Physicist Who Helped Prove That Quarks Exist

James Bjorken was instrumental in advancing particle physics through his work on quarks and Bjorken scaling.
#reinforcement-learning
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Data science

GPT-4 vs. Humans: Validating AI Judgment in Language Model Training | HackerNoon

DPO effectively enhances text generation by optimizing both reward maximization and KL-divergence with minimal hyperparameter tuning.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Medicine

How AI Learns from Human Preferences | HackerNoon

The RLHF pipeline enhances model effectiveness through three main phases: supervised fine-tuning, preference sampling, and reinforcement learning optimization.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Data science

GPT-4 vs. Humans: Validating AI Judgment in Language Model Training | HackerNoon

DPO effectively enhances text generation by optimizing both reward maximization and KL-divergence with minimal hyperparameter tuning.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Medicine

How AI Learns from Human Preferences | HackerNoon

The RLHF pipeline enhances model effectiveness through three main phases: supervised fine-tuning, preference sampling, and reinforcement learning optimization.
more#reinforcement-learning
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Data science

Deriving the DPO Objective Under the Plackett-Luce Model | HackerNoon

The Plackett-Luce model provides a foundation for understanding user preferences in ranking systems.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 year ago
Education

Here's a closer look at Stanford's ties, which companies protesting students want divestment from

Students at Stanford University are advocating for divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Hamas war.
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