Stanford Open Minds

Thank you: Chicago

To all who joined us in Chicago: Your enthusiasm and engagement resulted in a magical evening. Together with President Levin and distinguished faculty, we learned, discovered, and opened our minds to what’s possible in the future. Thank you for making this first stop of Stanford Open Minds extraordinary!

Gallery:Stanford in Chicago

See highlights from inspiring faculty conversations and joyful community connections.

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Thank you volunteers

A big thank you to our volunteers for spreading Cardinal spirit at Stanford Open Minds Chicago!

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What’s next:Stay connected

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Chicago speakers

Learn about the researchers, academics, alumni, and more who are making an impact—both on the Farm and in the world.

Jonathan Levin
President of Stanford University
Howard Wolf, ’80
Vice President for Alumni Affairs, Stanford University and President, Stanford Alumni Association
Lily Sarafan, ’03, MS ’03
Incoming Chair, Stanford University Board of Trustees and Co-founder and Executive Director, TheKey
Allison Okamura, MS ’96, PhD ’00
Richard W. Weiland Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and, by courtesy, Computer Science
Norman Spaulding, JD ’97
Nelson Bowman Sweitzer and Marie B. Sweitzer Professor of Law
Russ Altman, PhD ’89, MD ’90
Kenneth Fong Professor of Bioengineering & Genetics and Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
Deborah Cullinan
Vice President for the Arts
Hideo Mabuchi
Professor of Applied Physics and Denning Family Director, Stanford Arts Institute
Michael Rau
Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies
Camille Utterback
Associate Professor of Art and Art History and, by courtesy, of Computer Science