At a time of rapid science and technology breakthroughs, intensifying geopolitical tensions and the viral spread of misinformation and disinformation about everything from vaccines to AI, the need for clear, accessible communication about science and the intricate politics shaping science policy has never been greater. Science Politics, a new publication launched by SFS’s Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program, aims to meet that need by bridging the gap between dense academic research and fast-paced journalism.
Designed as a hybrid “journazine,” Science Politics blends academic rigor with journalistic storytelling to reach scholars, policymakers and the general public alike. The publication brings together voices from across disciplines to examine how science and technology both shape and are shaped by international politics.
The founders reflect that interdisciplinary mission. They include Emily Mendenhall, SFS professor and STIA director; Mariam Kvaratskhelia (MSFS’24); Diana Rayes, program director of the Faith and Global Health Initiative at Georgetown’s Global Health Institute and STIA adjunct professor; and Kelly J. Kelly, a longtime journalist and fellowship leader for the OpEd Project. Together, they are building a publication that seeks not only to inform, but also to spark dialogue across communities that too often operate in silos.
