Dr. Naomi Oreskes

Professor

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Biography

Naomi Oreskes is a world-renowned geologist, historian, and public speaker known for her contributions to the understanding of anthropogenic climate change and the role of disinformation in blocking climate action. She holds the Henry Charles Lea Professorship in the History of Science and is an Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. Oreskes has authored or co-authored nine books and over 150 articles, essays, and opinion pieces, solidifying her position as a leading voice in science and society. Her notable works include 'Merchants of Doubt' (2010), 'Collapse of Western Civilization' (2014), and 'Trusting Science?' (2019). Oreskes has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Geological Society of America's Mary C. Rabbitt Award and the Stephen Schneider Award for outstanding Climate Science Communication. Additionally, she has been a fellow of several prestigious organizations and was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2018. Her most recent publication, 'The Big Myth,' co-authored with Erik Conway, explores the narrative surrounding American business and government.

Research Interests

Experience

Henry Charles Lea Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and research in the fields of history of science and earth sciences.

Awards

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Mary C. Rabbitt Award

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Stephen Schneider Award

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Public Service Award

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Herbert Feis Prize

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Presidential Citation

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).