
John H. Flavell, influential scholar of developmental psychology, has died
News
Remembered for his humility and generosity, Flavell was a giant in his field.

Get to know new Stanford GSB Dean Sarah A. Soule
Q&A
Soule reflects on her path to academia, her research on leadership, and what excites her about leading the Graduate School of Business during its centennial year.

Inder Perkash, pioneer in spinal cord injury care, dies at 91
Obituary
Perkash pioneered treatment of urologic issues in veterans with spinal cord injuries.

Andreas Acrivos, renowned expert in fluid mechanics and chemical engineering, has died
Obituary
A recipient of the National Medal of Science and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, Acrivos was instrumental in establishing modern-day fluid mechanics principles in chemical engineering.
Meet our faculty: Anna Lembke
Video
The world we live in today is engineered for compulsive overconsumption — particularly of social media, the Stanford Medicine psychiatrist says.

Jean Lythcott, beloved former Stanford GSE educator, dies at 86
Obituary
Lythcott was best known for her exemplary teaching, advocacy for students, and infectious love of science.

James B. D. Mark, early adopter of minimally invasive lung surgery, dies at 95
Obituary
The Nashville-born surgeon was a Southern gentleman uniquely devoted to patient care. His work helped establish the gold standard for lung resection.

Abbas Milani’s mission to preserve Iranian history
Profile
The Stanford Iranian Studies director has spent two decades transforming the program he founded into a global hub for the study of modern Iran.

Peter Sturrock, influential applied physics professor, has died
Obituary
A leader in the field of solar physics for more than 50 years, Sturrock’s work touched on electron optics, particle accelerators, astrophysics, and the philosophy of science itself.

Lee Shulman, influential education scholar, dies at 86
Obituary
Shulman was best known academically for introducing the concept of pedagogical content knowledge, and in personal circles for creating community wherever he went.