Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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Exploring tomorrow’s questions today

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is home to 1000+ faculty and 40 departments and programs that span the divisions of Humanities, Social Science, and Science. Our work transforms the lives of our students and leads to fundamental discoveries that change understandings of the past and shape experiences of the future. Below, you will find news and stories of the impact of the FAS along with resources for FAS faculty and staff.

Deepening understanding; expanding horizons

How does science benefit humanity?

FAS approaches

Understanding fertility
Steven Tang
Steven Tang

Assistant Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry

A new superconductor
Physicist Eduardo H. da Silva Neto, in an ultra-quiet, vibration-isolated enclosure at Yale’s West Campus. (Photos by Robert DeSanto)
Eduardo H. da Silva Neto

Assistant Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics

Antibiotic resistance
Jing Yan
Jing Yan

Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

How could AI transform society?

FAS approaches

Ethics and AI
Luciano Floridi
Luciano Floridi

Professor in the Practice in Cognitive Science

AI-related research
MGHPCC, located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is an intercollegiate high-performance computing facility.
Revolutionizing research

Division of Science

Workers powering AI
Julian Posada
Julian Posada

Assistant Professor of American Studies

How does learning foster a sense of community?

FAS approaches

Committed to teaching
Coat of arms for Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
FAS Faculty

Divisions of Humanities, Science, and Social Science

'Democratizing' science
C. Brandon Ogbunu
Brandon Ogbunu

Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

'Clear a path'
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson

Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Resources for FAS Faculty and Staff

Information on tenure and promotion, faculty development, searches, and other FAS processes and policies.

FAS Announcements for Faculty and Staff

FAS in the News

News about FAS faculty, departments, programs, and more

Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry

Understanding One Gene’s Role in Different Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A research team led by Anthony Koleske, Ensign Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, has identified how variations in a gene called TRIO can influence brain functions and result in distinct neurodevelopmental diseases – paving the way for future therapeutic developments.

New Ladder faculty picture grid

Welcoming new FAS faculty

We are thrilled to welcome new faculty members who are joining the FAS during the 2024-25 academic year. Their expertise and approaches span the academic disciplines.

Celebrating FAS faculty leadership

  • Portraits of six FAS professors
    Six FAS faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows

    Ned Blackhawk, Howard R. Lamar Professor of History and American Studies; Marta Figlerowicz, associate professor of comparative literature and English; Elizabeth Hinton, professor of history and African American studies; Tavia Nyong’o, William Lampson Professor of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, and American studies; Douglas Rogers, professor of anthropology; Travis Zadeh, professor of religious studies

New Faculty

New Yale faculty members, in their own words

In a video, new faculty members discuss their scholarship, their passion for teaching, and why they decided to come to Yale.

Science

Where can curiosity lead us?

Many of the greatest scientific leaps in history were the result of curiosity-driven research. This video highlights researchers in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

Help the FAS Advance

The FAS collaborates across disciplines, pursuing breakthroughs that improve the world today and for future generations. You can help this work advance by taking part in the Yale Campaign.