The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society brings together all members of our campus community to address society’s most challenging problems, particularly in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, initiatives, courses, and events, we enhance Boston College’s rich history of working across disciplines to develop new knowledge that makes a real-world impact.

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BC Delegation Heads to COP30 in Belém, Brazil!

The Schiller Institute COP delegation have arrived in Belém, Brazil. From November 10th through November 21st, our COP30 delegation will be representing the BC community at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also referred to as the Conference of the Parties (COP). COP is a highly influential annual global event that serves as the center of global climate change policymaking.

Broadcasts from Belém will be on November 13th and 20th. The delegation (made up of faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff) will share their experiences so far and take questions from the audience.

Join us on Thursday, November 13th and 20th from 4-5 PM in the Schiller Institute Convening Space (245 Beacon St, Room 501).

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Bringing Together Journalists and Researchers

Bringing Together Journalists and Researchers—in Boston and Berlin—to Tell the Climate Story

A new Schiller initiative brings together scientists and reporters to encourage collaboration and improve science literacy. So does an annual “communication lab” at Berlin’s Humboldt University, which SchillerNow’s writer recently attended.
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“Climate Is Every Story” Series Links Research and Reporting to Bolster Climate Journalism

Academics uncover key findings about climate change but lack the reach to share them, while journalists have a platform but often need hard data. As the climate crisis grows more urgent, the Schiller Institute and Journalism and Environmental Studies programs are helping to bridge this gap to strengthen storytelling through a new event series sponsored by the Institute of Liberal Arts, “Climate Is Every Story.”
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Informal Lunch Discussion Series Encourages Interdepartmental Collaboration

A new discussion series—organized by Schiller Core faculty member, Economics professor Edson Severnini—provides the Schiller community with opportunities to learn about the work of their colleagues over lunch.

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