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Recent HoS Alum Simar Bajaj '24 Selected as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar

August 12, 2026

Simar Bajaj '24, who graduated with a double concentration in Chemistry and History & Science, has been selected as a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Simar will pursue an M.D. at the Stanford School of Medicine. The Knight-Hennessy fellowship " provides...

Simar in suit and tie in front of a modern building made of metal and glass.

HoS Alum Jonathan Galka Awarded Dissertation Prize by the World History Association

July 20, 2026

HoS alum Jonathan Galka was awarded the 2025 Dissertation Prize by the World History Association for his dissertation: “In the Nodule Provinces: A History of the Ocean that Minerals Promised.” Dr. Galka will take up the position of Assistant Professor in...

Eram Alam Awarded Philip J. Pauly Prize by the History of Science Society

July 14, 2026

We are delighted to announce that Eram Alam has been awarded the Philip J. Pauly Prize by the History of Science Society for her book, The Care of Foreigners. The History of Science Department extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Alam for this...

Eric Gurevitch Awarded the 2026 Indira Peterson Prize in Sanskrit Studies by the American Institute of Indian Studies

June 15, 2026

The History of Science Department extends its warmest congratulations to Eric Gurevitch, Assistant Professor in the History of Science, on being awarded the 2026 Indira Peterson Prize in Sanskrit Studies by the American Institute of Indian Studies for his...

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AI Seminar: Gary King

October 6, 2026

12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT

Science Center 469

In Person

Gary King begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...

AI Seminar: Jeff Lichtman

November 3, 2026

12:00PM - 1:30PM EST

Science Center 469

In Person

Jeff Lichtman begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...

AI Seminar: Elizabeth Lunbeck

December 1, 2026

12:00PM - 1:30PM EST

Science Center 469

In Person

Elizabeth Lunbeck begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...

AI Seminar: Finale Doshi-Velez

February 2, 2027

12:00PM - 1:30PM EST

Science Center 469

In Person

Finale Doshi-Velez begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...

AI Seminar: Moira Weigel

March 2, 2027

12:00PM - 1:30PM EST

Science Center 469

In Person

Moira Weigel begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...

AI Seminar: Zoë Hitzig

April 6, 2027

12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT

Science Center 469

In Person

Zoë Hitzig begins discussion of this month's faculty seminar on Knowledge Production and the University in the Age of AI. Registration required. This seminar is sponsored by the Department of the History of Science and by the Harvard Data Science...