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Our vision is a world where interdisciplinary science flourishes without limit, driving innovation and accelerating discoveries to benefit the world. schmidtsciencefellows.org
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
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
October 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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
October 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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...
October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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...
October 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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...
October 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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.

#interdisciplinaryscience @schmidtsciences.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Reliving inspiring moments from our 2025 Interdisciplinary Science Summit with @Caltech.

In The Pivot Point, Schmidt Science Fellows and Polymaths shared bold pivots that sparked interdisciplinary science, from nano-neuro tech to intelligent systems.

Read more: shorturl.at/ZAW17
September 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our 2025 Interdisciplinary Science Summit chalked up several “firsts” and our Idea to Application Lab was one of them.

A dedicated session for Fellows to refine their pitch skills and garner direct feedback from investment and innovation experts.

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July 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
“When we set our sights on doing the impossible, that is when we are at our best". An inspiring message from former JPL director Laurie Leshin sets the tone for our Showcase Day at the Interdisciplinary Science Summit! In association with
@caltech.edu Thank you!
July 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“This isn’t just a convening of Fellows, it’s a broader community united not by program or affiliation, but by shared purpose and values. Because if we want to change science at scale, we have to do it together.” Our Executive Director Megan Kenna sets out our Summit vision!
July 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Opening Day Energy at our 2025 Interdisciplinary Science Summit, in association with @caltech.edu , and we are so excited to reconnect with our Fellows, friends, and partners over the next three days. Growing interdisciplinary community together!
July 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
It’s our 2025 Interdisciplinary Science Summit, in association with Caltech, and it has kicked off in style with a tour of NASA JPL, the inspiring world leader in robotic space exploration. Growing interdisciplinary community together!
July 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Our Science Leadership Program wraps up for our 2024 Fellows this week, with support from @Caltech @UCLA faculty, and some Senior Fellows. From research culture to real-world impact, they’ve built skills, forged bonds, and created a network with heart schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...
June 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Inspired by her family’s roots in sustainable aquaculture in Mexico, our 2022 Fellow Naomi Arita Merino’s interdisciplinary research blends personal passion with cutting-edge science to address food insecurity worldwide. Watch our latest film: youtu.be/EPxaTDhtNLI
June 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are excited to announce our 2025 Schmidt Science Fellows! 32 early career researchers, nominated by the world’s leading research universities, who will take an interdisciplinary approach to advancing discovery schmidtsciencefellows.org/news/2025-fe...
April 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM