Testing Ground Live! Social Science on Stage is a live storytelling show at Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center. Produced by Stanford Impact Labs and The Story Collider, the event promises to be compelling and inspiring.

Over the course of a 90-minute show, you’ll hear from Rhana Hashemi from Lifting the Bar on fostering strong student-teacher relationships, Duncan Lawrence from the Immigration Policy Lab on the dynamics of migration, and Rob Reich, a 2024 Scholar in Service on AI’s impact on society. Elaine Treharne, a 2024-25 Design Fellow will explore the preservation of people's stories, and Nancy Ewen Wang & Belinda Hernandez Arriaga from El Encuentro will share their experience supporting newcomer children & families.

Guided by a mission of partnering with communities to put social science to work for society, Stanford Impact Labs invests to learn what works in designing, testing, and scaling solutions; trains scholars and practitioners to harness data and evidence for impact; and promotes a culture of public impact in higher education

Because storytelling shows often work best in intimate spaces, seating capacity in our lovely venue is limited. If you're interested in attending, please add your name to the waitlist and we will notify you if seats become available!