One of our editors caught wind of the fact that several species of plant and animal bear the Stanford name. We thought we'd investigate whether there might be others. The efforts were fruitful, and the resulting story delightful.
From the Judges
Light, bright, and breezy, this article boasted a nearly flawless execution. The author highlighted Stanford’s long history of discovery by taking us on a personality tour of the species named in the school’s honor. The material was a master class in show-don’t-tell storytelling, packing a punch far beyond its word count.
