SFS Stories
Science, Technology and International Affairs stories
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Science Politics communicates science, tech and policy to a broad audience
Science Politics, a new STIA publication, blends academic rigor with journalistic storytelling to reach scholars, policymakers and the general public.
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Six questions about the new CDC vaccine schedule
SFS Professor Emily Mendenhall answers questions about the recent, reduced CDC vaccination schedule.
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Top 3 things to know before COP 30 with SFS Professor Joanna Lewis
SFS Professor Joanna Lewis highlights what to look out for during COP 30: the Paris Agreement’s 10-year mark, forests and the U.S. absence from the talks.
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SFS Professor Joanna Lewis selected as a lead author for the UN’s climate science body
SFS Professor Joanna Lewis has been selected as a lead author for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as it approaches the creation of its Seventh Assessment Report.
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Five questions about Long COVID and patient activism online
SFS Professor Emily Mendenhall answers questions about Long COVID, vaccine politics and how digital activism has helped Long COVID patients find resources and community.
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Zachariah John (SFS’25) explores life beyond Earth
Zachariah John’s (SFS’25) journey at Georgetown has been shaped by both faith and discovery. As a science, technology and international affairs (STIA) major, Zach is passionate about exploring life beyond Earth—and making that knowledge meaningful here at home. His Christian faith has grounded him through it all, inspiring a life of purpose, service and scientific…
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Alumna Kavya Shah on Publishing with a Professor
For Kavya Shah (SFS’24), publishing alongside a faculty mentor became a reality when a piece authored by her and SFS Professor Rebecca Katz was published last fall.
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The New Administration and Climate
The climate crisis is proving devastating to communities across the country and around the world. SFS Professor Joanna Lewis unpacks Trump’s major climate-related executive orders.
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Paige Maylath (SFS’25) Combines Research, Governance and Education
Paige Maylath (SFS’25), a senior at Georgetown, has carved a path defined by curiosity, rigor and a commitment to understanding the complexities of governance and human rights. She was also a finalist for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship. As a science, technology and international affairs (STIA) major with a concentration in security in the School of…
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Three Questions about AI and Climate Change Research
SFS Professor Joanna Lewis answers questions about her recent article examining the use of AI in climate change research.