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Stanford University

@Stanford

Our mission of discovery and learning is energized by a spirit of optimism and possibility that dates to our founding.

Stanford, CA

Joined December 2008

Stanford University
@Stanford
Oct 12, 2020
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When Robert Wilson rang Paul Milgrom's doorbell at 2:15 this morning, Milgrom's wife, who's in Stockholm, received a security-camera notification on her phone. She got to watch live as Wilson told Milgrom he'd won the #NobelPrize.
Stanford University
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Oct 10, 2025
Still one of the greatest moments in Nobel history. At 2:15 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2020, a security camera caught Prof. Emeritus Robert Wilson in slippers at Prof. Paul Milgrom's front door. The longtime collaborators, who lived across the street from each other, had jointly won the
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Stanford University
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Nov 17, 2020
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Dr. Atlas has expressed views that are inconsistent with the university’s approach in response to the pandemic. Dr. Atlas’s statements reflect his personal views, not those of the Hoover Institution or the university. 3/3
Stanford University
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Nov 17, 2020
The university has been asked to comment on recent statements made by @ScottWAtlas, a senior fellow at the @HooverInst who is on leave of absence from that position. 1/3
Stanford University
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Oct 6, 2022
Prof. Carolyn Bertozzi won the Nobel Prize for establishing the field of bioorthogonal chemistry. What is that? Glad you asked …
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Stanford University
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Nov 17, 2020
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Stanford’s position on managing the pandemic in our community is clear. We support using masks, social distancing, and conducting surveillance and diagnostic testing. We also believe in the importance of strictly following the guidance of local and state health authorities. 2/3
Stanford University
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Dec 8, 2023
In the context of the national discourse, Stanford unequivocally condemns calls for the genocide of Jews or any peoples. That statement would clearly violate Stanford’s Fundamental Standard, the code of conduct for all students at the university.
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Stanford University
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Oct 6, 2022
"I understand the gravity of being a woman and now a #Nobel laureate in the sciences. There aren't that many of us—yet." Prof. @CarolynBertozzi on chemistry, mentorship and representation ⬇️
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Stanford University
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Oct 5, 2022
“I’m the same person I was at 1 a.m., but I’m realizing that my voice now has a platform, and I’m thinking about how to use that.” -@CarolynBertozzi, winner of the 2022 #NobelPrize in chemistry 🗞: stanford.io/3C92ELW
Stanford University
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Oct 5, 2022
Congratulations to Professor @CarolynBertozzi, winner of the 2022 @NobelPrize in Chemistry for her role in the development of bioorthogonal chemistry. stanford.io/3Tf1i9B
Stanford University
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Oct 5, 2022
"You have 50 minutes to collect yourself and wait until your life changes." - The #Nobel Committee to Prof. @CarolynBertozzi, 1:53 a.m. (Voicemail count at 3 a.m.: 30+.)
Stanford University
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Jul 15, 2017
“You have to spend some energy and effort to see the beauty of math." Fields Medalist Maryam Mirzakhani has died. stanford.io/2uuHebL
Stanford University
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Oct 13, 2020
"We're enthusiastic about what we do. We like it. And it's exciting. It's a great life to be able to live this way." -Robert Wilson and Paul Milgrom, winners of the 2020 #NobelPrize in economic sciences for their path-breaking discoveries in auction theory
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Stanford University
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Sep 5, 2017
Stanford University's statement on the #DACA decision. stanford.io/2gEeYKv