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Stanford SPARQ is a “do tank” that partners with industry leaders and changemakers to reduce societal disparities and bridge social divides using insights from behavioral science. We work in criminal justice, economic mobility, education, and health.

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Where do we go from here? Biased and SPARQ offer stories, science, and solutions for a just and equitable society

To accompany the launch of SPARQ Co-Director Jennifer Eberhardt’s TED talk, we are excited to share our new resource, Where Do We Go From Here? Insights from Social Science. Inspired by Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, our resource offers a curated set of stories, science, and solutions about race, law enforcement, and combating bias and systemic racism.

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SPARQ Fall 2020 Newsletter is out!

Friday, December 4, 2020

2020 has been a challenging year – from new and historic pandemics, to divisiveness over the future of society, to uncertainty over the path forward. Social science provides important insights for data-driven change, combatting racism and exclusion, and fostering equity and inclusion across society. Be sure to read our newsletter for updates on how SPARQ and our research and practitioner partners are working to address disparities, bridge divides, and inspire change.

Jennifer Eberhardt’s work disrupting bias featured in CNN, New York Times, BBC, and more!

Monday, October 19, 2020

As society continues to reflect on how to address issues of race, bias, and policing, SPARQ Co-Director Jennifer Eberhardt shares her expertise and data-driven learnings from her long-term work on this issue.