Stanford headlines for October 2012

10.01.12 More than 200 pianos make music accessible and nearly inescapable at Stanford
10.01.12 In a series of gatherings, Stanford discusses the ethics of wealth
10.01.12 First weekend in October at Stanford: A reunion, a roundtable, a forum and the Founders' Celebration
10.02.12 Stanford Roundtable discusses your brain, your life and brain science in the 21st century
10.02.12 Getting to know you: Stanford scholar examines domestic surveillance in the USSR
10.03.12 Campus celebrates the life of former President Richard Lyman
10.03.12 Q&A: Stanford scholar on challenges to clean and fair elections
10.04.12 Stanford artist Terry Berlier makes art from trash, and from a twisted home
10.04.12 Tanner Lectures at Stanford: Is technology the answer for 'cost disease' in higher education?
10.05.12 Stanford's 2012 safety report offers valuable tips on emergency preparation, as well as crime stats
10.06.12 Stanford's Roundtable panelists discuss healthy brains and the exciting frontiers of neuroscience
10.07.12 Stanford honors the enduring memory of its founders with music, dancing and displays of Stanford family artifacts
10.08.12 Stanford researchers show oil palm plantations are clearing carbon-rich tropical forests in Borneo
10.08.12 Grammar and syntax make their MOOC debut in course taught by Stanford scientist
10.08.12 Scratching the surface: Stanford engineers examine UV effects on skin mechanics
10.09.12 Stanford scholar studies a time when books reigned
10.09.12 University to test AlertSU system on Friday
10.09.12 Stanford's first-of-its kind energy facility will help it cut carbon emissions in half
10.10.12 Fact sheet on work by Nobel laureate in chemistry Brian Kobilka
10.10.12 Brain scans can predict children's reading ability, Stanford researchers say
10.10.12 Energy facility dirt removal adds to campus traffic challenges
10.10.12 Stanford scientist Brian Kobilka wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry
10.10.12 Nobel laureate Brian Kobilka possesses passion for science, shuns limelight and loves cinnamon toast
10.10.12 A busy morning for Stanford Nobel laureate Brian Kobilka
10.10.12 Nobel Prize work on G-protein-coupled receptors paves way for drug discoveries
10.10.12 Press Conference: Brian K. Kobilka, 2012 Nobel Prize Recipient in Chemistry
10.10.12 Slide show: Stanford Professor Brian Kobilka wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry
10.11.12 Panel to discuss units in majors at today's Faculty Senate meeting
10.11.12 Ceremonial turning of the soil delights the Anderson family and guests
10.11.12 Stanford studies up for Nov. 6 election
10.12.12 Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality unveils new 'Recession Trends' website
10.12.12 Senate discusses student workload and Stanford's computing infrastructure, and applauds Bass University Fellows
10.12.12 Universities suffering from near-fatal 'cost disease'
10.12.12 Stanford's 'Another Look' to discuss the best books you've never read
10.12.12 Report of the president: Academic Council Professoriate appointments
10.15.12 Stanford visiting Professor Alvin Roth wins Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics
10.15.12 Legal brief from Stanford, other universities to be considered in affirmative action case
10.15.12 At Stanford, scholars debate the promises, pitfalls of online learning
10.15.12 Economist Alvin Roth talks about his research, winning the Nobel Memorial Prize
10.15.12 Press Conference: Economist Alvin Roth on winning the Nobel Memorial Prize
10.16.12 Stanford trustees plan for the future, bid farewell to one of their own
10.16.12 James and Anna Marie Spilker pledge $28 million to Stanford
10.17.12 Stanford releases fiscal year fundraising results
10.18.12 Stanford researchers use solar power to study wild elephants in Africa
10.19.12 Stanford biologists watch RNA fold in real time
10.19.12 MediaX grants support Stanford researchers as they study how content is created, consumed and curated
10.19.12 Stanford experts pose five foreign policy questions to candidates
10.22.12 Open Enrollment begins Friday: Materials now available to make health care plan decisions
10.22.12 New Stanford analysis provides fuller picture of human expansion from Africa
10.24.12 Faculty Senate will devote Thursday's meeting to online education
10.24.12 Chi-Chang Kao named SLAC director
10.24.12 Stanford researchers measure impact of football concussions
10.24.12 Study shows Stanford alumni create nearly $3 trillion in economic impact each year
10.24.12 What does Obamacare actually do, you ask? You're not alone, says Stanford pollster.
10.25.12 Candidates may be better off buying web ads than investing too heavily in TV, Stanford researcher says
10.26.12 Faculty Senate grapples with the possibilities and challenges of online learning
10.26.12 Is the Latino vote up for grabs? Stanford pollster says no
10.26.12 Video tells students with disabilities that Stanford is ready to help them navigate the Farm
10.29.12 The end of cheap oil calls for a balanced approach to energy production, Stanford scientists say
10.29.12 Michael Ignatieff, former leader of the Canadian Liberal Party, urges a return to civility and compromise in politics
10.29.12 Stanford study helps Costa Rica decide on building airport in ecotourism area
10.29.12 The presidential candidates on education: Stanford experts analyze the details
10.30.12 From the Bible to the lab: Stanford scholar decodes the near-death experience
10.30.12 Stanford monitoring concerns about East Coast hurricane
10.30.12 Stanford Election Atlas maps votes, polling place by polling place
10.30.12 Disaster relief helps the incumbent in presidential campaigns, Stanford study finds
10.31.12 Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell
10.31.12 Disaster relief helps the incumbent, Stanford research shows
11.01.12 Taming mavericks: Stanford researchers use synthetic magnetism to control light