Tessier-Lavigne, who holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, was recognized for his work in developmental neuroscience, his academic leadership and his advocacy of science.
Stanford graduate students Abdallah AbuHashem and Ziyi Wang and senior Nicolas Fishman have been awarded Rhodes Scholarships for study at Oxford University.
Arnetha Ball has been awarded the Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize, which recognizes Stanford faculty members who engage students in integrating academic scholarship with significant and meaningful volunteer service to society.
Paul Milgrom’s Nobel win on Monday cements not only his legacy as a groundbreaking economist but also his impact on public policy and dedication to nurturing new generations of economic scholars.
In the early hours of Oct. 12, 2020, after learning they had jointly won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Stanford economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson talk about their work and their collaboration.
“Bob has brought economic theory to the real world, both as a mechanism for understanding ‘how things work’ and then in the design of better institutions.”
The awarding of Nobel Prizes attracts worldwide attention. Economists Robert Wilson and Paul Milgrom’s hectic day started around 2:15 a.m. PT. University Communications photographers were there to capture the excitement.
Gordon Chang, Adam Banks and Risa Wechsler have been named Bass University Fellows in Undergraduate Education. The program recognizes faculty members for their extraordinary contributions to undergraduate education.
Monika Schleier-Smith was honored with a MacArthur Fellowship for her creative approach to studying many-particle quantum systems. Forrest Stuart's fellowship recognizes the human approach he brings to the study of disadvantaged, violent communities.
