Prof. Anne Harrington and the Undergrad Program are delighted to share the news that senior concentrator Swathi Srinivasan has been named a 2021 Rhodes Scholar! From the official announcement: "Swathi R. Srinivasan, of Beachwood, Ohio, USA, is a senior at Harvard College with double concentrations in Social Studies and History of Science, with a focus on public health inequality. She is also writing a thesis for the Chemistry Department. She was an intern at the U.N. Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS in Geneva, has done extensive research and activism on the opioid...Read more about Senior HistSci Concentrator Swathi Srinivasan Receives Rhodes Scholarship
After much reflection on the events of the last few days, weeks, and months I decided to send this personal note to all of you – faculty, students, and staff of the Department of the History of Science.... Read more about A Message from Prof. Evelynn Hammonds
David S. Jones, the A. Bernard Ackerman Professor of the Culture of Medicine, has been named a Harvard College Professor in recognition of his "...remarkable dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching and research offers our students an unparalleled learning experience across the arts and sciences.” Harvard Gazette, May 5, 2020Read more about David Jones Named Harvard College Professor
History of Science Assistant Professor Victor Seow has been selected by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Student Council to receive the Everett Mendelsohn Award for Excellence in Mentorship award this year. Heartfelt kudos to Victor for this special professional achievement!... Read more about Asst. Professor Victor Seow Receives GSAS Mentoring Award
Interviewed in The Harvard Gazette, History of Science Professor Naomi Oreskes advocates for values-driven science, and science reportage in her new book, "Why Trust Science?"
