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Global Development Seminar Series: Faculty Lightning Talks

Brief faculty presentations on research from across Stanford, followed by a happy hour
The Global Development Seminar Series brings together Stanford faculty to share research, discuss projects, and connect around global work.

Event Details:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
3:30pm - 5:30pm PST

Location

Gunn SIEPR Building
Doll 320 (third floor)

This event is open to:

Faculty/Staff

The King Center’s Global Development Seminar Series brings together faculty focusing on global development and poverty alleviation, from diverse disciplines across all of Stanford’s schools. This Lightning Talks event will feature a series of 5-minute faculty talks followed by a happy hour.

Schedule:
3:30 PM–4:30 PM: Faculty lightning talks
4:30 PM–5:30 PM: Happy hour

If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive updates and reminders about the series, please email kingcenter@stanford.edu.

Presenters

NameUnit/Department
Claire AdidaFreeman Spogli Institute (FSI)
Joseph BeckerEmergency Medicine
Jade Benjamin-ChungEpidemiology and Population Health
Jen BurneyGlobal Environmental Policy and Earth System Science
Michael CallenKing Center on Global Development / London School of Economics (LSE)
Gretchen DailyBiology
Eric HanushekHoover Institution
Saumitra JhaPolitical Economy
Yewon KimMarketing
Pete KlenowEconomics
David LobellEarth System Science
Alessandra VoenaEconomics

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