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Technology, Culture, and Power Speaker Series: Lucy SuchmanThursday, October 9, 20255:00 - 6:30 PMSpilker Room 232Please join the Stanford Department of Communication and the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society for a lecture and Q&A with Lucy Suchman, Professor Emerita of the Anthropology of Science and Technology at Lancaster University in the UK. Her current research extends her longstanding critical engagement with the fields of artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction to the domain of contemporary militarism and U.S. projects in the automation of warfighting. Convened by Angèle Christin, the Technology, Culture, and Power (TCP) Speaker Series is a thought-provoking forum on the Stanford campus featuring leading experts and scholars examining the interactions of digital technologies, culture, and inequality. Find out more information here.
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35th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture with Dr. Arthur KleinmanTuesday, October 14, 20255:30 PMStanford Faculty Club and VirtualJoin the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics for the 35th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture. This year’s distinguished speaker, Dr. Arthur Kleinman, will present When Care Comes First: A Radical Reimagining of Medical Ethics. In this timely and thought-provoking lecture, Dr. Kleinman will explore the moral dimensions of caregiving and propose a transformative vision for the future of ethical medical practice.
Register for the in-person format here. Hors d’oeuvres reception will follow the lecture.
Register for the online format here.
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STS/VTSS Alumni Panel and Reception 2025Friday, October 17, 20252:30 - 6:00 PMJoin us for a presentation featuring a panel of successful STS alumni from diverse industries and various stages in their careers. A reception will follow the event, providing a chance for networking and informal discussions with the panelists and fellow attendees.
Event Schedule:
STS/VTSS Alumni PanelTime: 2:30 PM
Location: History Corner/Building 200, Room 034
STS/VTSS Alumni ReceptionTime: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Citrus Courtyard (located behind Lane History Corner)
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Save the Date - Prospective Majors DinnerThursday, October 23, 2025
5:00 - 6:45 PM
Join the STS Staff and Peer Advisors to learn all about the Program In Science, Technology, and Society major and what you can accomplish in STS! More information will be posted on our STS Events Page.
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| Stanford Undergraduate Assistant NeededWe are hiring for a research integrity initiative with the Public Knowledge Project, which supports a large collection of open-access scholarly journals using an open-source publishing platform. Multiple students will be hired to begin as soon as possible. The position involves 10–15 hours of remote work per week for a minimum of four months. Scheduling is flexible, and work can be done from any location. Compensation follows Stanford's standard student pay rates, starting at $20.00/hour.
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Stanford Athletics Digital InternThe Stanford University Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation is currently seeking applications for two Student Intern positions in Digital Strategy. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director for Digital Strategy, these interns will support the Digital Strategy team in creating, maintaining, distributing, and evaluating content across various Stanford Athletics digital channels, including social media, the web, and emerging platforms. Ideal candidates will be team players eager to enhance their skills in content creation, social media management, and digital storytelling. The positions offer an hourly pay rate of $18.30–26.66, with interns expected to work 15 hours per week during the 2025-26 fiscal year ending in August, 2026.
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Research Assistantship for a Stanford Undergrad with the Political Psychology Research GroupThe Political Psychology Research Group at Stanford is looking to add undergraduate research assistants for the Fall quarter of 2025 and beyond. The position requires a commitment of 15 hours per week. As a research assistant, you will collaborate with a team of fellow undergraduates, PhD research staff, and Professor Jon Krosnick on a variety of studies, many of which can be explored here: https://pprg.stanford.edu/. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain supervised experience in a lab setting, where they will gather and analyze data for social science research.
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and unofficial Stanford transcript to Professor Jon Krosnick at krosnick@stanford.edu. Use the subject line "Application for PPRG Research Assistantship." The deadline for applications is March 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM.
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Public Policy Coterminal Information SessionThe Public Policy program will be hosting an informational sessions about the Coterminal MA degree in advance of the October 23rd deadline to apply for winter quarter. Feel free to reach out with any questions in advance to publicpolicy@stanford.edu. The session will not be recorded.
Thursday, October 9, 12pm, via Zoom. RSVP here (Zoom link in RSVP)
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Fall Internship Fair 2025 - VirtualOctober 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PMHandshake PlatformThis fall, Stanford Career Education offers two opportunities to connect with employers and explore internship possibilities. This virtual fair, hosted on the Handshake platform, provides a convenient way to engage with employers who may not be able to attend in person. Register by Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
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2025–2026 MatSci Undergraduate Research Grants (URG)
Applications are now OPEN for the 2025–2026 MatSci Undergraduate Research Grants (URG). Through the MatSci URG Program, you'll gain hands-on research experience and work closely with faculty and their research groups. This funded opportunity is open to all undergraduates curious about materials science. URG students will be paid hourly to conduct research during the Winter and Spring quarters of AY25–26 and will present their work at the Spring MatSci Undergraduate Research Symposium. The application deadline is Friday, October 24th at 5:00 PM PT. More information can be found on the Materials Science and Engineering website.
Have questions or want feedback on your application? Stop by the info session on October 20th from 3:30–5:00 PM in Durand 112. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided! For questions, contact Dr. Haoxue Yan at haoxuey@stanford.edu
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- STS Website: Visit our Internships and Careers pages.
- H&S Career Toolkit on Canvas: A Career Toolkit on Canvas specifically for humanities, arts and sciences students!
- Interstride is an interactive career platform that enhances the career exploration and job search process for international students and alum.
- Handshake: Updated listing for job search events.
- CareerEd: prepares students and recent alumni to pursue and secure fulfilling careers.
- Idealist: Good ideas for taking action!
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