Schmidt Science Fellows

This week, hosted the second half of our Science Leadership Program, and what a remarkable experience it was. We are grateful to the Stanford faculty and leaders, who shared their hard-earned wisdom and real-world perspectives schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...

Thank you @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
for hosting the first part of our Northern California Science Leadership Program for our 2025 Cohort. Two dynamic days, exploring impact, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and research ethics. On to @stanforduniversity.bsky.social next!

Creating Living Mini Robots to Strike Tumors • Schmidt Science Fellows Could magnetic bacteria be used to deliver cancer therapies to where they’re most needed in the body?

Next week, the second part of our Science Leadership Program, co-hosted by @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social and @stanforduniversity.bsky.social brings our 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows back together. Discover our 2025 Fellow Lucia Brunel and her interdisciplinary journey: bit.ly/3OnGXBs

Global Network Will Support Interdisciplinary Research • Schmidt Science Fellows The Global Higher Education Interdisciplinary Network (GHEIN) will support universities in strengthening the strategies and structures that allow interdisciplinary science to thrive.

We’re launching the Global Higher Education Interdisciplinary Network (GHEIN). Developed in association with Times Higher Education, it connects research leaders to strengthen the strategies and cultures that let interdisciplinary science thrive. schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/global-...

Using AI to Transform Wildlife Conservation • Schmidt Science Fellows Recent research demonstrates the trade in pangolin scales is not necessarily the main driver of their decline.

Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked wild animal. New research shows local demand for wildlife as food is a key driver of their decline. Meet 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow, Charles Emogor, using GPS+AI to work with communities and reshape conservation.
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He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation

Congratulations to @anthonywaddle.bsky.social, 2022 Schmidt Science Fellow, on this inspiring research and feature in @theguardian.com. From “frog saunas” to gene replacement, his work offers real hope against the chytrid fungus threatening hundreds of frog species.
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Merging Body and Machine to Improve Lives • Schmidt Science Fellows Harvard bioengineer Shriya Srinivasan works at the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, and medicine to create technologies that move with, listen to, and respond to the human body. As a Schmidt...

Shriya Srinivasan, @harvard.edu bioengineer and Schmidt Science Fellow, is reinventing human–machine interfaces to create technologies that listen to, move with, and respond to the human body. Her story highlights our mission to transform how discovery happens.
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Distinguished Space Scientist Laurie Leshin Joins our Academic Council • Schmidt Science Fellows Our Academic Council has been further strengthened by the appointment of leading Caltech planetary scientist and geochemist Professor Laurie Leshin.

We are delighted to welcome distinguished space scientist Laurie Leshin to our Academic Council.

Laurie is Bren Professor of Geochemistry and Planetary Science @caltech.edu and brings deep leadership experience in academia and government to our Council.

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Alongside the 2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings published today, @timeshighered.bsky.social has developed a deep dive into the data, revealing essential insights for any institution seeking to advance interdisciplinary excellence.
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On the day we publish @timeshighered.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, our joint Forum is bringing together research leaders to uncover the "how" of interdisciplinary science, expert panels exploring the strategies and cultures supporting interdisciplinarity.
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“Never seen such a rapid global embrace of a new tool for measurement” Phil Baty tells our joint @timeshighered.bsky.social Forum the ISR Rankings have shifted the way universities think about collaboration and policy decisions.
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It is all about maximizing impact. Keynote speaker Katherine Yelick, UC Berkeley, tells our Forum that interdisciplinary teams can advance all the disciplines and creative organizational cultures, joint hires, and a broader view of impact are key.
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“How can we think about the evolution of disciplines and the evolution of how we do science?”
Schmidt Sciences, Stu Feldman sets the tone for our Forum and says #THEISR can open conversations.
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Congratulations to MIT ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education in association with Schmidt Science Fellows Interdisciplinary Science Rankings for the second year. A 22% increase in participation is delivering robust analysis to drive global research progress.
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2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings Define a Global Movement • Schmidt Science Fellows Universities at the forefront of breaking down barriers to new discoveries and doing the most to advance interdisciplinarity have been recognized for their impact and ambition. Published today, the 20...

The 2026 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, published today, define a global movement in how science is done. In association with Schmidt Science Fellows the ISR champion universities breaking down barriers and advancing interdisciplinarity.
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National Academy of Medicine adds two from UC Berkeley to its ranks - Berkeley News The new members have worked on mobile phone microscopes and health disparities.

Huge congratulations to @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk Scholar and Schmidt Science Fellows supporter Dan Fletcher @fletcherlabucb.bsky.social on being elected to
@nam.edu . Richly deserved. Thank you for all the support for our Program news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/21/n...

It’s taken an international, interdisciplinary effort to detect those tiny ripples. Prof Sheila Rowan told the gravitational waves story at the inaugural Science@Rhodes event, honoring Einstein’s historic talks and the role of science Rhodes Trust bit.ly/3WoJzQF

That's a wrap! From perseverance to pasta-making and policy engagement to punting. Our 2025 Fellows built community through the bespoke activities of our Science Leadership Program this week. Thank you @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk and all who supported us, safe travels! t.co/qBPVE0qPT3

Learning to lead through supporting others.

By giving back to the Fellowship community through guiding new Fellows on their learning journey, our Senior Fellows deepened their facilitation and leadership skills.

Day 6 of our Science Leadership Program: bit.ly/4pUIQUR

True leadership means acting amid uncertainty.
Our Fellows were immersed in science policy challenges at the world-leading @blavatnikschool.bsky.social of Government, learning to lead with clarity, courage, and foresight.
Day 5 of our Science Leadership Program: bit.ly/4pUIQUR

Great leaders take bold risks, face failure, and persevere.
On Day 4 of our Science Leadership Program, our Fellows explored how resilience turns setbacks into growth: bit.ly/4pUIQUR

Science is not finished until it’s communicated.
Our Fellows, joined by Rhodes Scholars, explored how to maximise the impact of their science through clear goals and targeting defined audiences.
Day 3 of our Science Leadership Program. bit.ly/4pUIQUR

Why is leadership so important? Prof John Boothroyd shared wise words provided by one of his own mentors: Your legacy won’t be found in the work you published, but in the people you trained. Day 2 at our Science Leadership Program schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...

Leadership for the benefit of society. At our Science Leadership Program, @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk Warden Sir Rick Trainor welcomed our Fellows and captured the benefits of our partnership with the Rhodes Trust, built on strong community and aligned values. schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...

A new chapter begins! We're thrilled to welcome our 2025 Fellows to Oxford and @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk for their first Science Leadership Program convening — a defining moment in their Fellowship journey and in growing our global community. schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...

Our 2025 Fellows Embark on Their Leadership Journey • Schmidt Science Fellows As we welcome our 2025 Fellows to Oxford for their first Science Leadership Program convening, we profile Alissa Hummer, who will be returning to familiar ground.  With a PhD in machine learning from ...

We're so excited to welcome our 2025 Fellows to Oxford for their first Science Leadership Program convening.

And for 2025 Fellow @alissahummer.com it is a homecoming!

Our 2025 Fellows' stories and our Science Leadership Program exemplify our mission.

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Investing in Impact: Alex Gibney and Wendy Schmidt on Storytelling That Matters Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney has spent his career uncovering mass corruption and scandals across Big Tech, politics, and corporate America with films including Enron: The Sm...

I sat down with my Jigsaw colleague Alex Gibney and @fastcompany.com ’s Brendan Vaughan to talk about why storytelling—all of our stories—matter if our world is ever going to be healthy, resilient and secure: www.fastcompany.com/video/invest... #fastcompanyinnovationfestival

Revisiting unforgettable moments from our 2025 Interdisciplinary Science Summit with Caltech.

"Are we alone?" Former NASA JPL Director Dr. Laurie Leshin shares how bold missions and innovations are pushing the search for life beyond Earth.

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Life improving drug delivery and missions to Mars • Schmidt Science Fellows 2021 Schmidt Science Fellow Vivian Feig aspires to make it easier for everyone to access cutting-edge medical technology that is seamlessly integrated into our lives. That includes people living in th...

What if one tiny injection could deliver months of medicine without pain?
Schmidt Science Fellow Vivian Feig at Stanford University developed SLIM, a tiny-needle, long-acting drug technology that reduces pain and supports adherence
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Our founder @wendyschmidt.bsky.social made @forbes.com's 2025 Sustainability Leaders list. Highlighting how Schmidt Sciences, @schmidtocean.bsky.social and @schmidtfellows.bsky.social advance climate research and discovery through interdisciplinary programs for global benefit: buff.ly/LUokevC