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Year when Stanford was founded
1885
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California is the birthplace of this tech commodity
The internet
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Number of departments at Stanford Earth
4
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The tallest mountain peak in California
Mt. Whitney
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AISES is a professional association and the acronym stands for
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
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The 150-foot-diameter radiotelescope
in the Stanford foothills built in the 1960s
The Dish
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Number of cities in Silicon Valley
30
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Name of the Library linked to the School
Branner Earth Sciences Library
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California's state mineral
Gold
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SACNAS is a professional association and the acronym stands for
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
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Name of the tradition of jumping in water fountains around campus
Fountain hopping
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This Silicon Valley city is considered one of the top 10 biggest cities in the U.S.
San Jose
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Name of the current Dean
Stephan Graham
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California’s state rock
Serpentine
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NSBE is a professional association and the acronym stands for
National Society of Black Engineers
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The unofficial name for the Stanford mascot
The Stanford Tree
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Number of national parks in California
9
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The previous name of the DEI Office
Multicultural Affairs' office
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California’s state fossil
Saber-toothed cat
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SWE is a professional association and the acronym stands for
Society of Women Engineers
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Stanford University is also referred as
The Farm
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California's official motto
Eureka!
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Place in the school where students can engage in hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture
O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm
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Famous lake formed when a volcanic eruption flowed across the valley, creating a natural dam
Lake Tahoe
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Approximate percentage of degrees awarded to underrepresented students in geosciences
Less than 5%
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