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The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society
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Office of the Executive Director

Laura J. Steinberg

Laura J. Steinberg


Seidner Family Executive Director

Laura J. Steinberg


Seidner Family Executive Director

Laura J. Steinberg is the Seidner Family Executive Director of the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society and Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Steinberg has worked extensively on research in infrastructure management, disaster preparedness and response, environmental modeling, and higher education leadership. She served on the EPA Science Advisory Board, Drinking Water Committee and as an editor and advisory board member for Natural Hazards Review, Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Journal of Environmental Engineering. For the American Society of Civil Engineers, she served three terms as a member of the Industry Leaders Council representing civil engineering faculty members throughout the United States.

Previously, Laura was a tenured Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University where she held several positions including Special Assistant for Strategy to the Vice Chancellor, co-founder of the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute, Executive Director of NY State’s Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems, and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Dr. Steinberg holds a B.S.E. in Civil and Urban Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.S and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Duke University.

Greg Adelsberger

Greg Adelsberger


Director of Finance and Operations

Greg Adelsberger


Director of Finance and Operations

Greg Adelsberger is the Director of Finance and Operations for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. In his role, Greg oversees the budgeting and financial planning for the Institute. He also works closely with the Seidner Family Executive Director on strategic planning and other initiatives led by the Institute.

Prior to joining the Schiller team, Greg served as the Associate Director of Finance and Administration for the National Research Mentorship Network (NRMN), a multi-million dollar NIH grant, administered by the Boston College Biology Department. He previously worked as a Senior Associate at PwC in their assurance practice in Northern Virginia.

Greg holds an MBA from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

Kaley McCarty

Kaley McCarty


Assistant Director, Programs

Kaley McCarty


Assistant Director, Programs

Kaley McCarty is the Assistant Director of Programs for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. In her role, Kaley manages Schiller’s programming, including coordinating BC’s delegation to the annual United Nations climate conference (COP) and associated activities as well as the Working For and With Communities: Community Engaged and Project Based Learning for the Common Good course sequence.

Prior to working at Boston College, Kaley worked in higher education at University of Oregon as the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Oregon Consortium for International and Area Studies (OCIAS) before a stint in the university’s Human Resources Department. Her professional experience has been wide-ranging and has additionally included roles in two law firms, a multinational corporation, fine dining, and even a couple small organic farms. Most recently, she was the Employment Law Support Manager for the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth.

Having received her MA in Sociology from the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College, Kaley is thrilled to remain connected to the BC community and support Schiller’s work. She also holds a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon.

Erik Sjostrom

Erik Sjostrom


Administrative and Fiscal Assistant

Erik Sjostrom


Administrative and Fiscal Assistant

Erik Sjostrom is the Fiscal and Administrative Assistant for theSchiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. Erik provides support for the Schiller team and Schiller's collaboration with associated departments.

Prior to Boston College, Erik held various roles with Harvard University Health Services, coordinating wellness offerings for students, faculty and staff. Erik holds a BA from Davidson College.

Stylianos (Stelios) Syropoulos

Stylianos (Stelios) Syropoulos


Postdoctoral Researcher

Stylianos (Stelios) Syropoulos


Postdoctoral Researcher

Stylianos (Stelios) Syropoulos is a postdoctoralresearcher working for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. He also works for the MoralityLab and the Social Influence and Social Change. His research focuses on the individual differences and social influences that drive intergenerational, environmental, prosocial, and moral decision-making. He conducts research on how perceptions of past and future generations' influence can motivate us to engage in prosociality or pro environmentalist, even when that action comes at a personal cost. Other research interests include how people think about and try to construct their personal legacy, how climate change influences people's mental health, as well aswhat gives rise to different forms of national identification and what its consequences are. Stelios has considerable expertise in quantitative methodologies, having worked as a methodology consultant for two years. He is skilled in and frequently employs multilevel/hierarchical linear modeling, longitudinal, dyadic (APIM) designs, and structural equation modeling. Stelios received his BA in psychology from Franklin and Marshall College in 2018 and received his PhD in Social Psychology with a concentration in the Psychology of Peace and Violence from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Fall 2022.

Charlotte Greenfield

Charlotte Greenfield


Graduate Assistant

Charlotte Greenfield


Graduate Assistant

Charlotte Greenfield is a graduate assistant for the Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society. Her role is to assist with administrative tasks regarding research grants, COP, theEagles Sustainability Competition (ESC), and the new bi-weekly newsletter, "The Schiller Scoop".

Charlotte is from New Jersey and went to University of Maryland to study Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice as an undergraduate student. She is interested in social work practice and is passionate about criminal justice reform. She is hoping that by pursuing a Masters in Social Work at Boston College, she can advocate for ending mass incarceration and aid in prison mental health policy reform.

She is excited to join Boston College andthe Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society!

Jesse Julian

Jesse Julian


Schiller Institute Poet Laureate

Jesse Julian


Schiller Institute Poet Laureate

Jesse Julian is the inaugural Poet Laureate for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. She seeks to bridge the gap between science and the humanities. In her role, she composes and analyzes poetry relevant to Schiller’s research and focus, strengthening the awareness of poetry as a powerful medium for communicating valuable ideas.

Jesse was born and raised in Southern California. As a member of Boston College’s Class of 2026, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English & Philosophy with a minor in Medical Humanities. In her first year, she received a prize from Schiller and the Clough Center for the top submission on energy, health, and the environment, answering “What the Constitution Means to Me.” She’s worked with Schiller since this event, expanding this new role to embody the interdisciplinary aspect of the Institute.

Jesse engages with diverse forms of writing outside of Schiller, such as editorial duties with the Medical Humanities Journal, satirical journalism with the New England Classic, and tutoring writing at BC’s Writing Center. In her free time, she loves thrifting, exploring cafés, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones.

 Shelby Seybold

Shelby Seybold


Undergraduate Assistant

Shelby Seybold


Undergraduate Assistant

Shelby Seybold is an undergraduate assistant for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. Her responsibilities include providing research support, creating marketing materials and graphics, performing administrative tasks, and offering student insight for developing projects.

Shelby is originally from Longmont, Colorado. As a member of the Boston College Class of 2025, Shelby is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theology, a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and a minor in Business. Outside of academics, Shelby is part of the leadership team in several organizations on campus, including, but not limited to: The Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC), Campus Activities Board (CAB), BC F1RST, Sub-Turri Yearbook, Boston College Red Cross, Spikeball Club, Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), Investment Club, and Special Olympics.

Lila Tabak

Lila Tabak


Graduate Assistant

Lila Tabak


Graduate Assistant

Lila Tabak is a graduate assistant for the Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society, where she manages and updates the institute's website. Originally from Chicago, she pursued a career in computer science, obtaining multiple certifications in web design and development. After growing disillusioned with solely working with computers and wanting to help people she decided to switch career paths. She then attended the University of Michigan, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Crime and Justice. She is currently pursuing her master’s in Social Work at Boston College. She is passionate about working clinically to support individuals harmed by the justice system.

Lila is deeply committed to the Schiller Institute's mission to create and sustain emerging initiatives in basic and applied science. In high school, she was part of the environmental club a passion that has stayed with her over the years. With a background in environmental advocacy and web development, Lila is excited to integrate her passions for social justice, technology, and environmental issues in her work at the Schiller Institute.

Dominique Williams

Dominique Williams


Undergraduate Assistant

Dominique Williams


Undergraduate Assistant

Dominique Williams is an undergraduate assistant for the Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society. Her role is to assist with the planning of diverse programs, aimed at fostering cross-campus connections with the work of the Institute.

Dominique is originally from the twin-island Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Her interests mainly exist in the social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities faced by marginalized communities that are exacerbated by the climate crisis. She is also a member of the St Kitts National Youth Parliament Association, which advocates for sustainable development in the Federation and the wider Caribbean region. She has also interned at the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.

She is excited to join Boston College to expand her experience serving communities in the greater Boston area and to continue her studies focusing on the intersectional issues associated with climate change.

Julia Wowkun

Julia Wowkun


Undergraduate Assistant

Julia Wowkun


Undergraduate Assistant

Julia Wowkun is an undergraduate assistant for The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. Her responsibilities include providing research support, creating marketing materials and graphics, performing administrative tasks, and offering student insight for developing projects.

Julia is originally from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As a member of the Boston College Class of 2026, Julia is currently pursuing a Bachelor of the Arts in Environmental Studies with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Finance. Julia has also completed a course entitled Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development at the London School of Economics in the summer of 2023 and looks to continue her education and experience in this field around the BC campus and in the greater Boston community. Outside of academics, Julia is an athlete on the Boston College Division I Cross Country / Track & Field team and participates in fundraising efforts for BC's American Cancer Society Relay For Life chapter.

Institute Core Faculty

Yi Ming

Yi Ming


Institute Professor of Climate Science and Society

Yi Ming


Institute Professor of Climate Science and Society

Yi Ming is the Institute Professor of Climate Science and Society and Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Ming uses climate models, observations and theories to elucidate the physical mechanisms governing Earth’s climate system and applies the fundamental understanding to practical issues of societal and policy importance. A current focus is on how climate change may affect precipitation patterns (e.g. droughts and floods) and extreme events (e.g. hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms). He has authored more than one hundred peer-reviewed papers, and mentored a number of Ph.D. students and postdocs. His honors include the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Norbert Gerbier-Mumm International Award, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Henry G. Houghton Award and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Ascent Award. Previously, Dr. Ming was a Senior Scientist and Divisional Leader at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL). He was also a faculty member of the Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) at Princeton University.

Dr. Ming holds a B.E. in Chemical Engineering (with a second B.E. in Environmental Engineering) from Tsinghua University and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University.

Jier Huang

Jier Huang


Institute Professor of Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Jier Huang


Institute Professor of Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Jier Huang is the Institute Professor of Renewable Energy and Sustainability and Associate Professor of Chemistry. Dr. Huang’s research focuses on developing cutting edge materials with atomic/molecular precision to address fundamental challenges in sustainable energy and climate change. She is particularly interested in using advanced physical methods to understand how solar energy is captured by the materials, how it travels through the materials, and how it can be directed to perform solar energy conversion. She has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal papers and is a recipient of NSF CAREER and DOE career research award. Dr. Huang has served as Chair of Energy Subdivision in ACS Physical Chemistry, Executive Committee Member At-Large in ACS Physical Chemistry Division, Advanced Photon Source Users Organization Steering Committee, etc. Previously, Dr. Huang was a Wehr Distinguished Professor and Associate Professor of Chemistry at Marquette University.

Dr. Huang holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Lanzhou University (China) and Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Emory University.

Hanqin Tian

Hanqin Tian


Institute Professor of Global Sustainability

Hanqin Tian


Institute Professor of Global Sustainability

Hanqin Tian is the Institute Professor of Global Sustainability and Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Tian’s research and teaching concentrate on the broad area of climate and sustainability sciences. He has been pursuing a data-driven systems approach to understanding, quantifying, and predicting drivers and effects of global-scale changes in the biosphere, climate, and human activity. He has worked across the disciplinary lines of ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, economics, earth system modeling, and data science. His research covers a wide range of topics, including studies of climate change impacts, mitigation and adaptation at multiple scales from local to global.Through the integration and communication of knowledge across the physical, ecological, and human systems, Dr. Tian intends to advance scientific understanding of complex interactions among climate, ecosystems, and humans for providing science-based solutions to climate change and sustainability challenges. His research has resulted in over 300 peer-reviewed journal papers, including 30 papers published in Nature/Science/PNAS and their sister journals, with over 35,000 citations and an H-index of 91 (Google Scholar).

Dr. Tian is a coordinating lead author for the International Nitrogen Assessment and a contributing author for IPCC AR6. He has served on the Scientific Steering Committee of Global Carbon Project (GCP) and as Co Chair for the international consortium of Global Nitrous Oxide Budget Assessment supported by GCP and the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI). Dr. Tian is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the Ecological Society of America (ESA). He was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow (Brainy Award) in 2019.

Previously, Hanqin Tian held the Solon and Martha Dixon Endowed Professorship and Alumni Professorship at Auburn University. He also held several leadership roles at Auburn, including serving as Director of the International Center for Climate and Global Change Research, and Leader for the interdisciplinary cluster of the Climate, Human and Earth System Science (CHESS), which consists of over 40 faculty members from five Colleges at Auburn University.

Institute Affiliated Faculty

Marina Bers

Marina Bers


Department of Formative Education

Marina Bers


Department of Formative Education

John Christianson

John Christianson


Psychology Department

John Christianson


Psychology Department

Avneet Hira

Avneet Hira


Engineering Department

Avneet Hira


Engineering Department

S Mo Jones-Jang

S Mo Jones-Jang


Communications Department

S Mo Jones-Jang


Communications Department

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar


School of Social Work

Praveen Kumar


School of Social Work

Becca Lowenhaupt

Becca Lowenhaupt


Department of Educational Leadership & Higher Education

Becca Lowenhaupt


Department of Educational Leadership & Higher Education

Karen Lyons

Karen Lyons


Connell School of Nursing

Karen Lyons


Connell School of Nursing

Qiong Ma

Qiong Ma


Physics Department

Qiong Ma


Physics Department

C. Shawn McGuffey

C. Shawn McGuffey


Sociology Department

C. Shawn McGuffey


Sociology Department

Rennie Mirollo

Rennie Mirollo


Mathematics Department

Rennie Mirollo


Mathematics Department

Daniel McKaughan

Daniel McKaughan


Philosophy Department

Daniel McKaughan


Philosophy Department

George Mohler

George Mohler


Computer Science Department

George Mohler


Computer Science Department

Babak Momeni

Babak Momeni


Biology Department

Babak Momeni


Biology Department

Gergana Y. Nenkov

Gergana Y. Nenkov


Marketing Department

Gergana Y. Nenkov


Marketing Department

Maria Fernanda Piñeros-Leaño

Maria Fernanda Piñeros-Leaño


School of Social Work

Maria Fernanda Piñeros-Leaño


School of Social Work

Min Song

Min Song


English Department

Min Song


English Department

Richard Sweeney

Richard Sweeney


Economics Department

Richard Sweeney


Economics Department

Fazel Fallah Tafti

Fazel Fallah Tafti


Physics Department

Fazel Fallah Tafti


Physics Department

Conevery Bolton Valencius

Conevery Bolton Valencius


History Department

Conevery Bolton Valencius


History Department

Brittney van de Water

Brittney van de Water


Connell School of Nursing

Brittney van de Water


Connell School of Nursing

Sandra Waddock

Sandra Waddock


Carroll School of Management

Sandra Waddock


Carroll School of Management

Liane Young

Liane Young


Psychology Department

Liane Young


Psychology Department

Global Public Health and the Common Good

Philip J. Landrigan

Philip J. Landrigan


Director

Philip J. Landrigan


Director

Philip J. Landrigan is the Director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good. In addition to leading the program, he advises students, and teaches and conducts public health research within the Program. Dr. Landrigan is a pediatrician, public health physician and epidemiologist. His research uses the tools of epidemiology to elucidate connections between toxic chemicals and human health, especially the health of infants and children. He is particularly interested in understanding how toxic chemicals injure the developing brains and nervous systems of children and in translating this knowledge into public policy to protect health. He is a member of the National Institute of Medicine. Please see hisfaculty pagefor further information.

Summer Hawkins

Summer Hawkins


Associate Director

Summer Hawkins


Associate Director

Summer Sherburne Hawkins is the Associate Director for the Global Public Health and the Common Good program. She contributes toteaching and curriculum development for the program.

Dr. Hawkins isa professor in the School of Social Work. She is a social epidemiologist whose research interests include health disparities among women and children.Please seeher faculty pagefor further information.

Heather Jones-Lawlor

Heather Jones-Lawlor


Assistant Director

Heather Jones-Lawlor


Assistant Director

Heather Jones-Lawlor is the Assistant Director for the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good. Heatheroversees the day-to-day management of all aspects of the GPHCG programand also provides guidance to the students in the GPHCG academic major and minor.

In addition, Heather is the Managing Editor forAnnals of Global Health, a peer-reviewed, open access science journal focused on global health supported by Boston College. Prior to joining the team at Boston College, Heather was a marketing professional in the consumer products industry. Heather holds an MBA from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and a B.S. from Babson College.

Kurt Straif

Kurt Straif


Research Professor

Kurt Straif


Research Professor

Kurt Straif is a physician and epidemiologist who teaches and conducts public health research with appointments in the Global Public Healthand the Common Good Program, the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, and the Biology Department. Dr Straif served for almost two decades as a senior scientist with the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyons, France. There he directed the flagship unit within IARC that evaluates the carcinogenic hazards of environmental exposures and oversaw the writing and continuous updating of the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention.

Global Observatory on Planetary Health

Philip J. Landrigan

Philip J. Landrigan


Director

Philip J. Landrigan


Director

Philip J. Landrigan is the Director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good. In addition to leading the program, he advises students, and teaches and conducts public health research within the Program. Dr. Landrigan is a pediatrician, public health physician and epidemiologist. His research uses the tools of epidemiology to elucidate connections between toxic chemicals and human health, especially the health of infants and children. He is particularly interested in understanding how toxic chemicals injure the developing brains and nervous systems of children and in translating this knowledge into public policy to protect health. He is a member of the National Institute of Medicine. Please see hisfaculty pagefor further information.

Kurt Straif

Kurt Straif


Co-Director

Kurt Straif


Co-Director

Kurt Straif is a physician and epidemiologist who teaches and conducts public health research with appointments in the Global Public Healthand the Common Good Program, the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, and the Biology Department. Dr Straif served for almost two decades as a senior scientist with the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyons, France. There he directed the flagship unit within IARC that evaluates the carcinogenic hazards of environmental exposures and oversaw the writing and continuous updating of the IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention.

Ella Whitman

Ella Whitman


Research Assistant

Ella Whitman


Research Assistant

Ella is a 2023 Boston College graduate who pursued a major in Global Public Health and the Common Good and a minor in Medical Humanities. Discovering the unique web of biological, environmental, social, and economic, factors that drive community health outcomes piqued her interest in planetary and public health. Ella is most passionate about addressing the impact of environmental changes on vulnerable populations to advance global health equity. Ella has conducted clinical research with the Divisions of Newborn and Pulmonary Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital where her work used geographic information systems to quantify the effects of residential particulate matter exposure on pulmonary function in children born with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As an undergraduate student, Ella served as a co-author of the Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health and held internships at the Region I Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit as an Environmental Justice Climate Change Scholar and the Planetary Health Alliance at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Native to Vermont, Ella enjoys running, paddleboarding, and exploring the Green Mountains.

Institute Development

Sally Murray

Sally Murray


Director of Development

Sally Murray


Director of Development

Sally Murray is responsible for advancing philanthropic initiatives for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. She brings significant highereducation development, alumni, and event experience. She most recently served as Vice President of Advancement at Curry College. Prior to this, Ms. Murray was the Director of Development for Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development, the School of Social Work, the School of Theology and Ministry, and the McMullen Museum of Art. She holds an MPA from Bridgewater State University.

Schiller Student Board

Elliana Steely

Elliana Steely


Student Board President

Elliana Steely


Student Board President

As a management and environmental studies double major I am passionate about new and innovative ways to improve our lives and our connection to the environment. I am honored to be a part of the Schiller institute’s student board because of the opportunity to support initiatives towards the vision of addressing complex issues in the fields of energy, health, and the environment.

Munachi Onyiuke

Munachi Onyiuke


Student Board Vice President

Munachi Onyiuke


Student Board Vice President

It takes a community to create progress. Schiller has the unique goal of taking a diverse perspective to advance science and technology to better serve the people in this world At Boston College, you will hear the words “interdisciplinary” more than a couple of times. It is beautiful to experience it and be a part of honing in on how it will not only advance the BC community but also the world. As a public health major, I know that it takes time to solve the global issues we face now, but it also takes decisive action. That is why I am here, to be a part of the solution using the wonderful platform the Schiller Institute has to offer alongside my fellow board members.

Hayoung Cho

Hayoung Cho


Student Board Events Director

Hayoung Cho


Student Board Events Director

The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society allowed me to start the Boston College chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and participate in multi-disciplinary research. Schiller's emphasis on student engagement in health, energy, and environment has given me the resources to practice equitable problem-solving skills, experience working with stakeholders, and travel to Jimma, Ethiopia for our research. I am deeply grateful for the interdisciplinary

Taylor Vallas

Taylor Vallas


Student Board Research Director

Taylor Vallas


Student Board Research Director

The Schiller Institute uses innovation to bridge academic disciplines, as well as tie these disciplines to society’s problems. It is incredible to be a part of a board that is driven to improve the environmental, energy, and health issues our world faces.This is essential in today’s world, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Schiller to create change for our Boston College community.

Carly McDermott

Carly McDermott


Student Board Communications Director

Carly McDermott


Student Board Communications Director

As a finance major, I am passionate about discovering how to integrate my interest in sustainability and the environment with my prospective career in the business world.The Schiller Institute’s student board provides the perfect opportunity for this interdisciplinary collaboration, better equipping us to create progressive impacts on inherently complex contemporary global issues. By encouraging the inclusion of different viewpoints and concentrations on the board, the Schiller Institute creates a welcoming environment for all who wish to continue educating themselves in and advocating for the environment, energy, and health.

Junsoo Chung

Junsoo Chung


Student Board Member

Junsoo Chung


Student Board Member

The Schiller Institute offers a unique platform to merge my academic background in Economics and Environmental Studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of sustainable development. By integrating economic theory with environmental science, I am excited to explore how innovative policies and sustainable economic models can drive meaningful change. Engaging with the Schiller Institute will allow me to contribute to and learn from critical discussions that shape a more sustainable and just global future.

Parker Hunt

Parker Hunt


Student Board Member

Parker Hunt


Student Board Member

The Schiller Institute provides an invaluable opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex issues like climate change, energy sustainability, and human health. While my background is rooted in physical mathematics, I believe these issues require more than technical solutions. By fostering collaboration across diverse fields, Schiller enables us to develop practical solutions that keep the people, the policies, the economy, and the math in mind.

Eleanor McSwain

Eleanor McSwain


Student Board Member

Eleanor McSwain


Student Board Member

The Schiller Institute is truly a hidden gem. The Schiller Institute offers incredible opportunities to engage with topics related to energy, health, and the environment. I have been able to take advantage of many great opportunities through the Schiller Institute, such as going to Cambodia through their Working for and With Communities course, the Questrom $50K Sustainability Case Competition, and a climate change networking event. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization.

Sancia Sehdev

Sancia Sehdev


Student Board Member

Sancia Sehdev


Student Board Member

I appreciate how Schiller’s programs emphasize experiential learning, enabling students like me to actively engage with the intersection of energy, environment, and health. Serving as a UN delegate through Schiller's COP program showed me how I can combine my interests in climate and health, and demonstrated the potential impact of my work. Encouraging more BC students to participate in such formative experiences, where they can learn and grow, feels deeply meaningful to me.

Jake Supino

Jake Supino


Student Board Member

Jake Supino


Student Board Member

Schiller is a great place to better understand the intersection of science and society. As a scientist, I’m passionate about making sure that our science is communicated effectively and can be implemented across broad scales to improve the livelihoods of others.

Ilan Valencius

Ilan Valencius


Student Board Member

Ilan Valencius


Student Board Member

As an Earth and Environmental Graduate Student, I am interested in the connection between climate change and energy systems. Through the Schiller Institute, we have an avenue to engage in cross-departmental collaboration. My goal is to help other BC students engage in interdisciplinary study through the Schiller Institute.

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams


Student Board Member

Andrew Williams


Student Board Member

As a premedical student whose coursework does not always relate to environmental sustainability, the Schiller Student Board offers me a way to get involved with this cause. This Board is a space for me to collaborate with others to address sustainability-related issues within and beyond Boston College’s campus.

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