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Thomas Angell
One of the earlier interviews in the collections is that of Thomas Angell, a Stanford alum (1915-16 AB Greek) and the son of Frank Angell, Stanford’s first professor of psychology.
Paul Berg
Biochemist Paul Berg speaks his early life and education, coming to Stanford in 1959 in the new Department of Biochemistry, the founding of the Beckman Center, the Nobel Prize, and more.
Deans of H&S in Conversation
Five former deans of Humanities and Sciences reflect on leading Stanford's largest school.
John Etchemendy
John W. Etchemendy speaks about his research and teaching career in the Stanford Department of Philosophy, his service as an associate dean in the School of Humanities and Sciences, and his tenure as the provost of the university from 2000 to 2017.
John Hennessy
John L. Hennessy, a Turing Award-winning computer scientist and entrepreneur who served as president of Stanford University from 2000 to 2016, reflects on his family background and education, his research and teaching contributions, and his leadership as
Robert Hofstadter
Robert Hofstadter on early experiments with electron scattering in atomic nuclei, the body of work for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1961.
Angeline Myra Keen
One woman’s unusual path to tenure in the sciences and insights into the lives of early women faculty.
Lorry Lokey
Lorry I. Lokey, a pioneer in the news service business, discusses the founding and growth of Business Wire, and the sale of the company to Warren Buffet. He also reflects on the impact of his Stanford education and his work on The Stanford Daily.
Eleanor E. Maccoby
Psychology research and career highlights from one of Stanford's pioneering women faculty members.
Patricia Ryan Madson
Patricia Ryan Madson on teaching improvisation and acting, the creation of the Stanford Improvisors, and her portrayal of Jane Stanford.
Nel Noddings
An interview with Graduate School of Education Professor Emerita Nel Noddings, a philosopher and educational researcher best known for her ethics of care theory .
Nathan Oliveira
Memories of a leading artist in the figurative movement and a professor of art at Stanford for 32 years
William F. Miller
Reflections on life and career from a Stanford Provost, Vice President, and computer scientist.
Deborah Rhode
Law professor Deborah Rhode reminisces about her upbringing, education, and career in academia.
Saul Rosenberg
Candid reflections from a pioneer in the treatment of lymphoma who helped develop the field of medical oncology.
Omowale Satterwhite
Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite (PhD Education, 1977) describes the Taking the Mic protest in 1968.
Ira Wiggins
Botanist Ira Wiggins served as curator of the Dudley Herbarium and director of Stanford's Natural History Museum.