@Stanford - A monthly newsletter of campus news and research May 29, 2009 ------------------------------------- NEWS ------------------------------------- Next dean named for GSB Economist Garth Saloner, a scholar of entrepreneurship and business strategy, will be the next dean of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy announced May 26. Faculty videos give "office hours" new meaning A new public experiment brings conversations with some of Stanford's most interesting people to Facebook. iPhone course hits 1 million downloads Free videos of Stanford's wildly popular course on creating applications for the iPhone and iPod touch have now been downloaded a million times from Stanford's site on iTunes U in the iTunes Store. Endowment spending adjusted downward Stanford plans to reduce the amount of money it will spend from the endowment over the next two years, a move that is likely to result in additional budget cuts, President Hennessy announced April 30. ------------------------------------- RESEARCH ------------------------------------- Resisting climate change Stanford scientists have found evidence that some coral reefs are adapting and may actually survive global warming. Biodesign: Curing with innovation A group of Stanford engineers and physicians focused on medical devices has become a nationally recognized leader in the training of young medical technology innovators. Early antiretroviral treatment key for HIV-positive patients HIV-positive patients can reduce their risk of death or other complications by half if they get antiretroviral treatment early on, according to a new multicenter trial led by researchers at the School of Medicine. ------------------------------------- FEATURES ------------------------------------- Could Facebook be a parent's best friend? Parents need to become comfortable with social networking tools and use them to better communicate with their children, says B.J Fogg, founder and director of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab, who taught a class about Facebook this spring along with his sister, Linda Phillips, a mother of eight. Should I put my computer to sleep? In the first installment of a new Stanford magazine column aimed at answering questions on environmental practices, students in the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources offer tips on saving energy when using your computer. Is standby mode the way to go? Lessons of war What is it we're missing about how conflicts begin and end? And how does the academy's deep knowledge of issues of war and peace get communicated to policymakers? In a Stanfordmagazine special report, six resident experts share what lessons they drew from conflicts they studied or had a role in, and how they relayed their insights to the people in charge. George Shultz on a meaningful life After a career that included service to three universities, two presidential Cabinets and one of the largest companies in the country, it seems natural that George Shultz would take the time to reflect on his 88 years. Stanford Powwow in pictures The 38th edition of the Stanford Powwow, billed as the largest student-run powwow in the country, was held Mother's Day weekend. ------------------------------------- SPORTS ------------------------------------- Stanford athletes earn academic honors Five Stanford athletes were honored as All-Academic All-District at-large selections by ESPN The Magazine, including two for the first team. The latest Cardinal scores ------------------------------------- IN MEMORIAM ------------------------------------- Ralph Spiegl, devoted alumnus and fundraiser, dies at 86. Leo Weinstein, French professor, author and soccer expert, dies at 87. Eran Geller dies at 71 in VA hospital he loved. More obituaries ------------------------------------- ON THE MOVE ------------------------------------- Three faculty named to endowed chairs Tobias Meyer, PhD, professor of chemical and systems biology, has been appointed the Mrs. George A. Winzer Professor in Chemistry. Ronald Pearl, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Anesthesia, has been named the Richard K. and Erika N. Richards Professor. Robert Robbins, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, has been appointed the Thelma and Henry Doelger Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery II. ------------------------------------- HEARD ON CAMPUS ------------------------------------- "I think the biggest mistake most people make when they pick their first job is they don't worry enough about whether they'll love the work, and they worry more about whether it's good experience." - Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, speaking at Memorial Auditorium May 6 ------------------------------------- WEB WATCH ------------------------------------- Stanford University Stanford Alumni Association The latest news from Stanford Cardinal sports coverage Stanford on iTunes Events at Stanford Stanford on YouTube Make a gift to Stanford The Stanford Challenge Stanford Historical Society Medical School Other Schools: Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, H&S, Law ------------------------------------- ABOUT @STANFORD ------------------------------------- This newsletter was prepared by the Stanford News Service and the Stanford Alumni Association. |