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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 艾可直播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鈥檚 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.

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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 艾可直播 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 艾可直播 College and a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

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Kaley McCarty is the Assistant Director of Programs for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. In her role, Kaley manages Schiller鈥檚 programming, including coordinating BC鈥檚 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 艾可直播 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鈥檚 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 艾可直播 College, Kaley is thrilled to remain connected to the BC community and support Schiller鈥檚 work. She also holds a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon.

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

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

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Stylianos (Stelios) Syropoulos is a postdoctoral听researcher working for the Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society. He also works for the Morality听Lab 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 as听what 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.

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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, the听艾可直播 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 艾可直播 College, she can advocate for ending mass incarceration and aid in prison mental health policy reform.听

She is excited to join 艾可直播 College and听the Schiller Institute of Integrated Science and Society!

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鈥檚 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 艾可直播 College鈥檚 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 鈥淲hat the Constitution Means to Me.鈥� She鈥檚 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鈥檚 Writing Center. In her free time, she loves thrifting, exploring caf茅s, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones.

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.听

Shelby is originally from Longmont, Colorado. As a member of the 艾可直播 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 艾可直播 College (UGBC), Campus Activities Board (CAB), BC F1RST, Sub-Turri Yearbook, 艾可直播 College Red Cross, Spikeball Club, Emerging Leaders Program (ELP), Investment Club, and Special Olympics.

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鈥檚 in Social Work at 艾可直播 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.

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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 艾可直播 College to expand her experience serving communities in the greater 艾可直播 area and to continue her studies focusing on the intersectional issues associated with climate change.

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 艾可直播 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 艾可直播 community. Outside of academics, Julia is an athlete on the 艾可直播 College Division I Cross Country / Track & Field team and participates in fundraising efforts for BC's American Cancer Society Relay For Life chapter.听