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Here’s a preview of what you’ll find at Stanford Open Minds New York.
We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
We’re excited to see alumni and friends beyond the Farm! Come early to connect, reconnect, and join the Stanford Open Minds community.
President Jonathan Levin will discuss the future of Stanford and the higher education landscape in a fireside chat with Lily Sarafan, ’03, MS ’03, chair of the Stanford Board of Trustees. Their conversation will be followed by a live audience Q&A with President Levin.
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
From the practice of citizenship, to the future of plants for food and medicine, and the evolving laws of fashion, leading Stanford faculty highlight some of the latest research and discovery taking place. Experience the best of Stanford in your own backyard!
Speakers
Elizabeth Sattely, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Faculty Fellow at Sarafan ChEM-H, Partnering with Plants for the Future of Food, Medicine, and Sustainability
Richard Thompson Ford, ’88, George E. Osborne Professor of Law, Stanford Law School, Laws of Fashion
Dustin Schroeder, Program Faculty Director on Civic Education for COLLEGE (Civic, Liberal, and Global Education) and Associate Professor of Geophysics and Electrical Engineering, Building an Intellectual and Interdisciplinary Community: What COLLEGE means to me
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
Stretch your legs, grab a beverage, and share your thoughts with a friend during this 20-minute break.
In The Future of Everything podcast, host and Stanford bioengineering professor Russ Altman explores how technology, science, and medicine are shaping our lives. At Stanford Open Minds New York, Altman will lead three Stanford experts in a conversation on the innovation economy—and record a special episode of his podcast. The episode will be made available at The Future of Everything website, or you can listen on your favorite podcast platform.
Panelists
Russ Altman, PhD ’89, MD ’90 (moderator and podcast host), Kenneth Fong Professor of Bioengineering and Genetics and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Susan Athey, PhD ’95, Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Faculty Director of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab, and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
Fei-Fei Li, Founding Co-director and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at Stanford Engineering
Neale Mahoney, MA ’11, PhD ’11, Trione Director and George P. Shultz Faculty Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and Professor of Economics at the School of Humanities and Sciences
Filming or recording is prohibited without express permission from the Stanford Alumni Association.
Howard E. Wolf, ’80, vice president for alumni affairs and president of the Stanford Alumni Association, concludes the formal program and encourages you to continue the conversation at the community reception.
Mix, mingle, and deepen your connections with fellow attendees while enjoying a variety of food and beverage stations.
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Learn about the researchers, academics, alumni, and more who are making an impact—both on the Farm and in the world.
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The Glasshouse
660 12th Ave, Floor 6, New York, NY 10019
The Glasshouse offers views of the Hudson River and Manhattan’s west side, making it the perfect venue for enriching Cardinal connections.
A coat and bag check will be available at the venue.
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These volunteers help generate excitement about Stanford Open Minds New York and spread the word in their local community.
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Deepen your connections and make new like-minded friends through Beyond the Farm, grad school, and affinity alumni gatherings. Please note that you must register separately for each event.
NeueHouse, Madison Square
Join us for a thought-provoking breakfast conversation with GSB alums and Professor Susan Athey, a leading expert in the economics of technology. Learn how artificial intelligence is reshaping the structure of industries and the nature of work—transforming everything from productivity to decision-making.
Susan Athey is the Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, faculty director of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab, and senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.
Bar Sprezzatura at the Kimpton Theta Hotel
You are cordially invited to a Graduate School of Education cocktail reception the evening before Stanford Open Minds. It will be a wonderful opportunity for GSE alums to gather and network in New York.
If you live in the city, or happen to be traveling through, please join us for drinks, small bites, and stimulating conversation at Bar Sprezzatura,
a rooftop bar and restaurant at the Kimpton Theta Hotel near
Times Square.
We would love to see you at the cocktail reception whether or not you’re joining the Stanford Open Minds marquee event! Space is limited, so RSVP to reserve your spot today.
Penthouse 45, 432 W. 45th Street, New York
You’re invited to join us in New York for an afternoon of connection with fellow Stanford Engineering alums.
The event will feature brief remarks by Jennifer Widom, the Frederick Emmons Terman Dean of the School of Engineering, and provide an opportunity to mingle with alums over light refreshments.
This year marks the centennial of Stanford School of Engineering, and we’re bringing the celebration to you with exclusive centennial goodies! Don’t miss this chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate 100 years of engineering excellence together.
Social Drink & Food, 570 10th Avenue #3001, New York
Join local Stanford alums as we welcome the recently graduated Class of 2025! We will gather for rooftop drinks and light bites and then walk over to Stanford Open Minds New York together.
Tompkins Square Park, Intersection of Avenue A and
10th Street
Give back to your community through this special edition of Beyond the Farm in the East Village. Join fellow Stanford alumni and friends for a guided tour of Tompkins Square Park and a talk on sustainability, followed by weeding in a designated area to help keep this urban oasis thriving. It’s the perfect way to round out your weekend with a feel-good, alumni-led event that supports New York City’s green spaces. Spots are extremely limited, so don't miss out! Note that this additional event does not replace the annual Beyond the Farm days of service.
Sheep Meadow, Central Park, West Side, between 66th and 69th Streets
Kick off NYC Climate Week with a picnic in beautiful Central Park hosted by Stanford Alumni in Climate Tech! We’re excited to gather our community for an easy start to a hectic week. Come out, enjoy the sun, and engage with our powerful network dedicated to accelerating innovative solutions for our planet!
Are you wondering about something you don’t see answered here? Feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.