Our vision is a world where interdisciplinary science flourishes without limit, driving innovation and accelerating discoveries to benefit the world. schmidtsciencefellows.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mhvdkyv6xc2jWe are thrilled to introduce our 2026 Schmidt Science Fellows — thirty-two incredible scientists set to embark on the next step of their interdisciplinary journey with our support. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/the-2026-schmidt-science-fellows-will-break-down-barriers-and-advance-discovery/ @schmidtsciences.bsky.social25 Mar 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvdkyv6xc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mgfiap6mds2tHow quickly will sea level rise? Research led by 2018 Schmidt Science Fellow, Fred Richards @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu aims to enhance the accuracy of sea-level forecasts - information essential in protecting coastal communities across the globe. #interdisciplinaryscience https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/the-answer-to-sea-level-rise-could-lie-much-deeper-than-we-think/06 Mar 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfiap6mds2thttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mf34ozjlhc2mThis 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 https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/leadership-development/17 Feb 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf34ozjlhc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3memr6ifrck2lThank 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!12 Feb 2026 00:44 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3memr6ifrck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3me4qkrbvmk26Next 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 https://bit.ly/3OnGXBs05 Feb 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4qkrbvmk26https://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mdkyh4suys2qWe’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. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/global-network-will-support-interdisciplinary-research/29 Jan 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkyh4suys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mdiizbyosk2kPangolins 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. bit.ly/3LTH1Iw https://bit.ly/3LTH1Iw28 Jan 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdiizbyosk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3mccxcsy2322eCongratulations 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. bit.ly/45Rfb6h https://bit.ly/45Rfb6h13 Jan 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccxcsy2322ehttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m766h2qvmk2fShriya 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. bit.ly/3XvKUpj https://bit.ly/3XvKUpj04 Dec 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m766h2qvmk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m73czr6x6s2oWe 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. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/distinguished-space-scientist-laurie-leshin-joins-our-academic-council/03 Dec 2025 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73czr6x6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m63mdf65qs2cAlongside 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. bit.ly/44oeZe2 #THEISR #THEISF20 Nov 2025 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63mdf65qs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m63kdw52hc2cOn 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. bit.ly/4iegamj #THEISR20 Nov 2025 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63kdw52hc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m63k55x2i22c“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. bit.ly/4iegamj #THEISR #THEISF20 Nov 2025 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63k55x2i22chttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m63f6csfu22cIt 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. bit.ly/4iegamj #THEISR20 Nov 2025 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63f6csfu22chttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m63clhxd2k2c“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. bit.ly/4iegamj #THEISR #THEISF #interdisciplinaryscience20 Nov 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63clhxd2k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m62n5ggor22oCongratulations 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. bit.ly/485aNkp #THEISR #THEISF20 Nov 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62n5ggor22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m62hlvwfws2eThe 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. bit.ly/4rfemNW #THEISR http://bit.ly/4rfemNW20 Nov 2025 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62hlvwfws2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m4vmamxmh22oHuge 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 https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/10/21/national-academy-of-medicine-adds-two-from-uc-berkeley-to-its-ranks/05 Nov 2025 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vmamxmh22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m362unfo3k27It’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/3WoJzQF14 Oct 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m362unfo3k27https://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2waza6vmc2eThat'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/qBPVE0qPT311 Oct 2025 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2waza6vmc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2txrixess2gLearning 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/4pUIQUR10 Oct 2025 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2txrixess2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2sem2jmms2gTrue 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/4pUIQUR10 Oct 2025 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2sem2jmms2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2phi7xihc2yGreat 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/4pUIQUR08 Oct 2025 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2phi7xihc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2mwpr5jqk2yScience 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/4pUIQUR07 Oct 2025 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2mwpr5jqk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2k5erakj22vWhy 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 https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/leadership-development/06 Oct 2025 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2k5erakj22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2jn72svys2zLeadership 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. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/leadership-development/06 Oct 2025 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jn72svys2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2hvojuevk2zA 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. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/leadership-development/05 Oct 2025 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2hvojuevk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3m2ckhocufk2wWe'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. https://schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/our-2025-fellows-embark-on-their-leadership-journey/03 Oct 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ckhocufk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/schmidtfellows.bsky.social/post/3lznyes6fys2nRevisiting 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. #interdisciplinaryscience @schmidtsciences.bsky.social25 Sep 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:tm55vev32drypb2ys3aextsm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lznyes6fys2n