Testing Ground Live! Social Science on Stage (2025)
An evening of personal stories about problem-solving for society

Testing Ground Live! Social Science on Stage is a live storytelling show produced by Stanford Impact Labs in collaboration with The Story Collider.
The evening of personal stories about problem-solving for society will feature 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.
DATE: Tuesday April 1, 2025
TIME: Show starts at 5:30 pm. Please join us at 5:00 pm for refreshments and appetizers before the show.
LOCATION: Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Lomita Drive, Stanford CA
TICKETS: Admission is free. Reserved tickets are required.
Free parking is available after 4 pm.
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!
If you are currently registered and know you cannot make it, please contact Ashima Tshering at ashimat@stanford.edu so we can offer your seats to someone on the waitlist.