Stanford headlines for the week of July 13, 2005

When gene 'switched' on, female flies exhibit male behavior
Researchers envision a hydrogen economy, fueled by wind and new technology
William Kimball, former trustee and philanthropist, dies at 86
Yale University's Richard Shaw hired as new dean of admission and financial aid
'Integration of Earth science with computer science' to be focus of collaborative center
Student car racers enter North American Solar Challenge
Commuter-traffic reductions sought during peak hours
Scientists make landmark observations about weak force
Honors & Awards
Computer scientists focus on developing programs that can learn game rules
Medieval manuscripts to hit Internet
In Print and On the Air
First annual Risser Prize for Environmental Journalism awarded
TV in bedrooms linked to lower test scores
Antidepressants may help to prevent heart attacks
Blood bank issues emergency appeal
Symposium on deep brain stimulation
After weeks of waiting, baby gets heart
Weight-loss surgery lowers heart disease risk much more than expected
Even on cool days, sunshine can make parked cars fatally hot, study warns
Children's hospital ranked in top 10
Study aims to discover what makes neighborhoods healthy for residents
No bias in doctor's office, study finds
Media monitor
Medical center people
Kids' Day at the Clark Center
Older stem cells less likely to prevent leukemia, infections
New name for stem cell institute reflects broadened scope
Racing Team's enhanced Touareg makes it to semifinals of robotic car race
Embracing the 'Pinteresque,' Stanford Summer Theater kicks off campus festival
Cyber-pioneer Vint Cerf to headline July 28 forum on the future of Internet
Pomp & circumstance
17 faculty get environmental grants
A range of alternative transportation programs available to university employees
Faculty Senate minutes - June 9, 2005 meeting
Michael Tomz awarded Cox Medal
Graduating students recognized for honor projects with Golden, Firestone medals
Memorial Resolution: Dennis A. Powers
Memorial Resolution: Joel Henry Ferziger
Memorial Resolution: James N. Rosse
News-maker week
Ph.D. Orals
Housing
Administrative Associates Development Program being designed
Cardinal Chronicle
Arrillaga Family Recreation Center set to open in two months