News

The Center for Science and Society welcomes two new Executive Committee members.

The Center for Science and Society thanks three departing Executive Committee members for their years of service.

We celebrate Madi Whitman as she departs the Center after six years.

A. Tunç Şen will join Rhiannon Stephens as the Center's Co-Director. Meanwhile, the Center's Founding DIrector Pamela Smith will be on sabbatical leave during the 2026-2027 year. 

Funds will support an interdisciplinary series of traveling seminars and workshops focused on historical copper mines. 

Celebrating our second set of graduates in the science and society minor. 

Learn more about the six selected projects that center the humanities in the study of environmental issues. 

Graduate student interest group funding applications are due October 6. 

Co-production of knowledge grant applications are due September 30, 2026.

We celebrate the achievements of our graduating work study student, Anamika Sharif, with a quick Q&A about her time at the Center. 

Grant applications from Columbia University instructors are due September 30. 

Learn about the history of paint making and see our recent results!