Social Sciences

Associate Professor Antero Garcia interviewed moms in Pasadena and Altadena to examine the disaster’s toll – uncovering effects ranging from decision fatigue to survivor’s guilt.

On the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, Rob Siegel talks with host Matt Abrahams about navigating the new normal of ambiguity.

In Ordinary Magic, Walton explores the power of “wise interventions” — evidence-based techniques to help people thrive and build confidence.

Young adults crave closeness, says Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki, but misjudge how much their peers want that, too. His research found strategies that can help nudge people to take a chance on one another.

At the 2025 SIEPR Economic Summit, ex-government insiders talked about the mounting risks of a cyberwar that could disrupt critical infrastructure.

A Stanford-led international team found that “cultural defaults” played a significant role in how the U.S. and some East Asian countries responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kuo, a fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, says this evolution lays the groundwork for serious imbalances in who democracy serves.

A psychologist with on-the-ground expertise offers insights for survivors and their communities.

When it comes to local coverage, the big media companies buying up America’s local broadcasters aren’t on the same frequency.

New research finds that claims of cultural appropriation target the powerful without really challenging the status quo.