NEWS FROM THE SCHILLER INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
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Dear colleagues and friends,
It gives me great pleasure to greet you on behalf of the Schiller Institute. As Laura Steinberg transitions back to research and teaching, we extend our deep gratitude for her tremendous leadership. Laura’s vision and dedication have shaped the strong foundation we now build upon. I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Phil Schiller ’82 and Kim Gassett‑Schiller for their extraordinary generosity, as well as to the many Boston College friends and partners whose support makes this institute possible.
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We are likewise grateful to the Seidner family for their commitment to the directorship position. And on a personal note, I also want to thank our outstanding Schiller staff whose hard work and professionalism have ensured a smooth transition during this period of change.
Among the many activities underway this semester, a particular highlight was the third annual COP Symposium. We welcomed our largest audience yet. I encourage you to watch the event recordings on our COP30 page and to learn more about the COP31 application process later in this newsletter.
During my first two months in the interim executive director role, I have been on a busy listening tour. The message has been consistent: we share a strong desire to build on Laura’s foundation and guide the Institute into its next phase of impact.
At its core, the Schiller Institute exists to bring disciplines together to address pressing challenges in energy, health, and the environment. To advance this mission, we are exploring new activities and programs that spark ideas and build collaborations. We warmly welcome your suggestions. My door is always open.
Read Dunwei’s full welcome note.
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Dunwei Wang
Interim Seidner Family Executive Director, Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society
Vanderslice Professor of Chemistry
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Climate Is Every Story: The Business of Climate »
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The Climate Is Every Story series concludes on April 8. Anissa Gardizy will moderate the panel featuring journalist Michael Copley, National Public Radio; Josh Dorfman, climate entrepreneur and host of the Supercool podcast; and BC faculty members Edson Severnini (Economics and Schiller Institute) and Gergana Nenkov (Marketing). Please RSVP.
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Teaching to Inspire Changemakers »
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In partnership with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), our spring series concludes on April 14 with Clarissa Keen (Chemistry) presenting on “Connecting Chemistry to Community: Scaffolding Student-Led Public Health Projects.” Join us.
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Live Recording of Climate Reveal Podcast »
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Join us on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m. for a live podcast recording on hope in the face of existential crisis, led by the hosts of Climate Reveal, David Deese (Political Science) and Chris Citorik (Communication), in collaboration with Fairfield physics professor and podcast host Rob Nazarian. Register here.
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Smart Membranes for Simultaneous Chemical Sensing, Filtration, and Detoxification »
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Katherine Mirica ’04 will present at the Schiller Catalyst Seminar on April 23, co-sponsored by the Chemistry Department. Her research focuses on addressing global challenges in healthcare and environmental stewardship through innovations in Materials Chemistry. Please RSVP.
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NEWS AND FEATURES FROM THE SCHILLER INSTITUTE
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Explaining a Global Methane Spike »
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Boston College researchers, led by Institute Professor of Global Sustainability Hanqin Tian, reveal how waterways and agriculture contributed to an unprecedented rise in the greenhouse gas. Read more.
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Climate Symposium Digs Deep into Biggest Takeaways From COP30 »
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Climate policy experts and environmental activists from around the world came together at the Schiller Institute’s home at 245 Beacon for a “mini-COP,” a symposium organized by BC’s student and faculty delegates to the United Nations’ COP30. Read more.
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Schiller’s “Fire Weather” Book Club Creates Connection and Mixed Feelings Among Interdisciplinary Group of Faculty and Students »
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The book, a finalist for the Pulitzer and the National Book Award, brings to terrible life one of the worst natural disasters in Canadian history. Read more.
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NEWS FOR THE SCHILLER COMMUNITY
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Global Alliance for Integral Ecology
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Three Boston College scholars, including Institute Professor of Global Sustainability Hanqin Tian, were among 150 global researchers and institutional leaders invited to attend the inaugural convening of the Global Alliance for Integral Ecology on March 9 and 10 in Rome, initiated by the Vatican’s Laudato si’ Center for Higher Education. Read more.
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Apply to BC’s Delegation to COP31
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Interested in experiencing the world’s foremost forum for international climate action? The call for applications to BC’s COP delegation to Antalya, Turkey, will be sent to all faculty and non-graduating students at the end of this month. Learn more about our COP program.
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Schiller Assistant Director Wins Ever to Excel Award
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Congratulations to Kaley McCarty for being selected as the recipient of the Mary Kaye Waldron Award! This award goes to the staff member who demonstrated a continual commitment to the ideals of Boston College with a self-evident belief in the need to enhance student life in a positive manner. The award—part of the Ever to Excel Awards—is based on nominations by students and selected by a committee managed by the Office of Student Involvement.
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