Prof. Emerita Katherine Park Named 2021 Dan David Laureate

February 16, 2021

Katherine Park, the much esteemed Samuel Zemurray, Jr. and Doris Zemurray Stone Radcliffe Professor Emerita of the History of Science, has been named one of the 2021 winners of the Dan David Prize. She is honored for her studies of the history of the... Read more about Prof. Emerita Katherine Park Named 2021 Dan David Laureate

Senior HistSci Concentrator Swathi Srinivasan Receives Rhodes Scholarship

November 23, 2020

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

Naomi Oreskes honored with named professorship.

August 18, 2020

Cheers and congratulations to friend and colleague Naomi Oreskes, newly named the Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science! This honor is a fitting recognition for a defender of the pursuit of scientific knowledge in our times, as will be amply demonstrated this fall via her course, History of Science 197: Why Trust Science?... Read more about Naomi Oreskes honored with named professorship.

History and Science Concentrators, Grad & Undergrad, Promote Poetry as CoVid Isolation Remedy

June 16, 2020

Recent Harvard grad David Xiang and undergrad Alisha Yi have developed a program of workshops, The Hope Storytelling Project, that use the discussion and composition of poetry to counter the social isolation engendered by the CoVid-19 pandemic. Their efforts, in collaboration with The Cambridge Public Library and the... Read more about History and Science Concentrators, Grad & Undergrad, Promote Poetry as CoVid Isolation Remedy

A Message from Prof. Evelynn Hammonds

June 4, 2020

Dear Colleagues and Students,

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 Jones Named Harvard College Professor

May 6, 2020

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, 2020 Read more about David Jones Named Harvard College Professor

Asst. Professor Victor Seow Receives GSAS Mentoring Award

April 30, 2020

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

HISTSCI 191 Moves to Document Life Under CoVid-19

April 28, 2020

The Harvard Crimson mentions how History of Science Lecturer David Unger has changed the focus of "Harvard's Changing Landscapes..." to encompass how the Harvard community is coping with the current pandemic. Read more about HISTSCI 191 Moves to Document Life Under CoVid-19

Coronavirus News From Around Harvard

March 31, 2020

The Coronavirus Update

Harvard Gazette Series featuring news, features, and Q&As about coronavirus from around Harvard.

Prof. Naomi Oreskes Discusses "Why Trust Science?" on "Got Science?" Podcast.

October 23, 2019

Ever been asked how we can trust science when politicians and public figures don’t? Check out the latest @GotScienceUCS podcast where author @NaomiOreskes discusses her new book, Why Trust Science. Read more about Prof. Naomi Oreskes Discusses "Why Trust Science?" on "Got Science?" Podcast.

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