Stanford News Headlines: Multidisciplinary Research http://news.stanford.edu Latest Multidisciplinary Research news headlines from Stanford University. Copyright (C) Stanford University en-us http://news.stanford.edu/images/srdot.gif Stanford News Headlines http://news.stanford.edu Stanford students share the entrepreneurial spirit with women just out of prison http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/may/remade-probono-program-050212.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/may/remade-probono-program-050212.html Law and business school students in a new pro bono program teach formerly incarcerated women the basics of starting and operating a successful business. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 PDT Where does that creative spark come from? Stanford's Tina Seelig has some ideas http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/ingenius-seelig-creativity-043012.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/ingenius-seelig-creativity-043012.html The d.school's Tina Seelig explains how to get your creative juices flowing – at work, at home and in your community. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT Robots dazzle spectators at annual Stanford block party, job fair http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/robots-041612.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/robots-041612.html Inventors and researchers gathered at the third annual Robot Block Party to show off machines that do everything from dance to help doctors perform surgical procedures. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT Geoffrey West will deliver Stanford’s annual Hofstadter Lectures http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/west-hofstadter-041012.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/west-hofstadter-041012.html Theoretical physicist Geoffrey West, a Stanford graduate, will deliver this year’s Robert Hofstadter Memorial Lecture.  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT At your service: Stanford's entrepreneurship concierge http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/stanford-entrepreneurship-concierge-040512.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/april/stanford-entrepreneurship-concierge-040512.html The Stanford Entrepreneurship Network now offers a concierge to help connect students with business resources across campus and in the larger Silicon Valley community. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PDT Stanford's Global Climate and Energy Project awards $8.4 million to develop innovative energy technologies http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/march/gcep-energy-grants-032912.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/march/gcep-energy-grants-032912.html Seven Stanford research teams will receive GCEP funding to develop innovative energy technologies. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PDT Stanford engineers create wireless, self-propelled medical device http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/micro-device-implant-022212.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/micro-device-implant-022212.html For 50 years, scientists searched for the secret to making tiny implantable devices that could travel through the bloodstream. Engineers at Stanford have demonstrated just such a device. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST International interactive artist Camille Utterback delivers public lecture at Stanford http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/visiting-artist-utterback-021612.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/visiting-artist-utterback-021612.html The renowned artist, known for her interactive installations and reactive sculptures, teaches an art practice course to undergraduates on campus. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Stanford study suggests girls can 'rewire' brains to ward off depression http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/depression-brain-imaging-020912.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/depression-brain-imaging-020912.html Psychologists use brain imaging and a video game to help girls teach their brains not to overreact to stress. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Stanford's Revs Program sponsors film series celebrating cars and car culture http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/revs-film-series-020712.html http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/february/revs-film-series-020712.html The automobile is center stage in a film series sponsored by the Revs Program at Stanford, which was developed to bridge humanities and fine arts, social sciences, design, science and engineering. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST