Stanford Research Park

10/07/2025

The secret to creativity? It’s not about being an artist.
Stanford Professor David Kelley says it starts with how you approach everyday life; from savoring small moments to taking messy action.

Read his timeless lessons on creative thinking: https://loom.ly/3WXWYtU

10/07/2025

We were delighted to welcome the Fall 2025 StartX cohort to The Hub at Stanford Research Park for their orientation. The founders’ enthusiasm, creativity, and collaboration set the tone for an exciting season of innovation ahead.

10/02/2025

Joy isn’t something we wait for; it’s something we can create. Here is a glimpse from Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s uplifting talk.

09/30/2025

Uber and Lyft don’t own the cars that make their services possible, their drivers do. As Greg Buchak at Stanford University shows, accessible auto loans are what keep low-income drivers on the road.

If ride-sharing depends on workers supplying the cars, what does that mean for the future of the gig economy? https://loom.ly/E41mmak

09/30/2025

We had a full house at The Hub for “Why Joy Matters and How to Choose Joy Every Day” with Stanford psychologist Dr. Kelly McGonigal.

Dr. McGonigal shared powerful insights from psychology and neuroscience, showing that joy isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we can actively choose.

Attendees walked away with practical strategies for bringing more joy into daily life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this uplifting and joyful session!

09/26/2025

Maps aren’t just for directions, they shape the way we see and understand the world. Join us Tuesday, October 7, at 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto for The Secret Language of Maps with Carissa Carter, designer, geoscientist, and Academic Director at Stanford’s d.school.

Through a simple yet highly visual approach, she’ll show how maps and diagrams tell stories, influence decisions, and reframe perspectives in everyday life.

This event is open to public. Register: https://loom.ly/ag-jyrs

09/25/2025

Did you know that daylight saving time could be costing us our health? A new Stanford Medicine study shows that shifting clocks twice a year doesn’t just disrupt sleep, it’s linked to higher rates of stroke and obesity.
Researchers found that if the U.S. adopted permanent standard time, it could prevent about 300,000 strokes and reduce obesity in 2.6 million people each year. While debates continue over which time policy is best, this study offers powerful evidence that sticking to one time year-round would benefit millions. https://loom.ly/Jcfg5O8

09/24/2025

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are everywhere from cookware to clothing and nearly all of us have them in our blood.

Scientists say the health concerns are real, but what can we do about it? Should we focus on changing our personal habits, or is stronger regulation the only real solution? Read what Stanford Medicine experts say about the science and the steps that matter most.

The so-called 'forever chemicals' can stick around in the environment - and in our bodies. Scientists agree there is cause for concern. So what should we be doing to mitigate our health risks?

09/22/2025

Flavors like Cookie Twist and Unicorn Vomit aren’t from a candy shop, they’re v**e juices. It’s no surprise e-cigarettes are the top to***co product among teens.

Even with bans on flavored products, v**es and ni****ne pouches remain easy to buy. Nearly three-quarters of student to***co users v**e, most choosing flavored versions.

Young brains are more vulnerable to ni****ne, making addiction faster and harder to break, and the industry knows it. Prevention programs that give kids the facts can help them see through the marketing and make healthier choices. https://loom.ly/lrBLOdg

A Stanford Medicine youth to***co expert breaks down current ni****ne trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children.

09/19/2025

We just hosted our first “Vanpooler Appreciation Event” at The Hub on September 17 and it was a blast! Thank you to all our vanpoolers in Stanford Research Park, who enjoy significant commute cost savings, less stress…and more. Vanpool groups also help reduce traffic congestion and improve our air quality. Find out more about our vanpool program: SRPGO@stanford.edu.

09/18/2025

How do we protect children in the age of AI? Tools that enable teens to create deepfake n**e images of each other are compromising child safety, and parents must get involved.

Tools that enable teens to create deepfake n**e images of each other are compromising child safety, and parents must get involved.

09/16/2025

An evening where art meets science.
Join us at The Hub at Stanford Research Park on Wednesday, September 24 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PM PDT) for Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER).

The program, chaired by cultural historian Piero Scaruffi, features short, thought-provoking talks and open discussion on the intersections of art, science, and technology.

Speakers include:
- Takako Fujioka (Stanford) – Joint coordination and improvisation in music
- Jared Moore (Stanford) – The realities and illusions of AI
- Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno (Futureforms) – Futureforms: Digital Craft

Expect insightful presentations, audience Q&A, and the chance to connect with fellow attendees. This event is open to the public.
Register today: https://loom.ly/BOUOSKI