Scarcity of Silicon Valley work visas affecting Canadian entrepreneurs
In Silicon Valley — a global hub for technology — many want to move here to fulfill their dreams. However, tightened U.S. regulations are not making it easy to get a visa.
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Stanford-designed cooling glove is ‘huge part of the recovery puzzle’ for athletes
Stanford biologists Craig Heller and Dennis Grahn created the first generation of the cooling glove in 2000, after years of research on thermoregulation. Today, athletes continue to use the technology.
Football more than a game to players who know the damage of concussions
What was first thought to be minor headaches has emerged into a serious problem for athletes who play contact sports. Stanford’s Anthony Wilkerson reflects on concussions in football.
Art and tech intersect at Silicon Valley Contemporary art fair
The inaugural Silicon Valley Contemporary and Modern Fine Art Fair showcased the merging of art, science and technology through a focus on video art and digital installations from around the world.
Gay or straight, ‘You Can Play’ project provides platform for Stanford athletes
The “You Can Play” campaign encourages equality for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation. Many collegiate and professional teams have recorded videos in support of the program.
Santa Clara County hosts annual Citizenship Day
To help green card holders become U.S. citizens, the Santa Clara County Citizenship Collaborative held its annual Citizenship Day at San Jose City College on April 12.
LinkedIn goes boldly to China, where Google, Facebook and Twitter have failed
The Mountain View-based site points to expansion into China as a primary growth strategy. But analysts question whether it can succeed in China given different hiring culture, censorship and high regulation.
A behind-the-scenes look at Stanford Cardinal football
Many football fans don’t really know what goes into the product they see on the field weekly throughout the season. Get a glimpse into Stanford’s play-calling philosophy through the minds and words of the Stanford coaching staff.
SPECIAL REPORT: On Silicon Valley’s coast, cows unite ranchers and open space groups
“Cattle Drive”: A multimedia report which explores the ways agriculture and open space groups are working together to keep the farming and ranching industries viable on Silicon Valley’s coast.