Thinking Big About Learning

The first in a series of events marking Stanford's 125th year, "Thinking Big About Learning" brings together the greatest minds in education to talk about their current research and discoveries.

The symposium will begin with a wide-ranging discussion between John Etchemendy, university provost; John Mitchell, vice provost for teaching and learning; and Daniel Schwartz, dean of the Graduate School of Education, that explores big ideas for education in the 21st century. TED-style talks will follow in three areas: The Art and Science of Learning, The Learning Landscape, and The Future of Learning.

Linda Darling-Hammond, professor emerita in the Graduate School of Education and faculty director of the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education, and Travis Bristol, a research policy fellow at the center, will talk about SCOPE's cutting-edge work.

Symposium details are available on the university's 125th anniversary website. There is an online registration system for advanced ticket purchase. Currently there is a waitlist for tickets.