Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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.
Explore the FAS
Deepening understanding; expanding horizons
How does science benefit humanity?
FAS approaches
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics
Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
How could AI transform society?
FAS approaches
Professor in the Practice in Cognitive Science
Division of Science
Assistant Professor of American Studies
How does learning foster a sense of community?
FAS approaches
Divisions of Humanities, Science, and Social Science
Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
How does memory work?
FAS approaches
John C. Malone Professor of Statistics & Data Science and Assistant Professor of Psychology
Professor of Psychology
Professor of History of Art and Assistant Professor of History of Art
How does social interaction shape us?
FAS approaches
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Resources for FAS Faculty and Staff
Information on tenure and promotion, faculty development, searches, and other FAS processes and policies.
Resources for FAS Faculty
- Yale Faculty Handbook (University-wide) Policies and procedures for all Yale faculty
- FAS Scholars as Leaders; Scholars as Learners program (SAL2) FAS faculty development programs
FAS Ladder and Professorial Appointments, Promotions, and Searches
FAS Procedures and Policies
FAS Instructional Faculty Appointments
Connect with the FAS Dean's Office
FAS Announcements for Faculty and Staff
FAS in the News
News about FAS faculty, departments, programs, and more
To ‘Infinity’ and beyond — a look at a newborn black hole
A Yale-led astronomy team may have discovered the first direct evidence of a supermassive black hole just after it formed — in a galaxy they’re calling “Infinity.”
Study offers glimpse into how monkeys — and machines — process images
New visual modeling research revealed a specialized algorithm deep in the primate brain that transforms 2D images into 3D mental models.
Evolutionary biologists reveal lizard ancestors that endured a cataclysmic asteroid strike
A Yale-led study has found that night lizards, small reptiles that inhabit North and Central America, survived the extinction event that wiped out most life on Earth — despite living near ground zero.
Sunil Amrith appointed vice provost for international affairs
Sunil Amrith, a scholar of global environmental history, will lead Yale’s international engagement efforts.
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
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Seven FAS faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and SciencesNed Blackhawk, Howard R. Lamar Professor of History and Professor of Ethnicity, Race, and Migration; Gary Brudvig, Benjamin Silliman Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry; Jennifer Gandhi, Howard Wang ’95 Professor of Global Affairs and Political Science; Marina Halac, the Stanley Resor (B.A. 1901) Professor of Economics; Oona A. Hathaway, Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law and Professor of Political Science; Caryl Phillips, Professor of English; Philipp Strack, Cowles Foundation Professor of Economics
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Four FAS faculty members elected to the National Academy of SciencesSteven Berry, David Swensen Professor of Economics; Gary Brudvig, Benjamin Silliman Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry; Mark Hochstrasser, Eugene Higgins Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; Jonathan Ellman, Eugene Higgins Professor of Chemistry
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Three FAS faculty members named Guggenheim FellowsMarie-Helene Bertino, Lecturer in English and the Ritvo-Slifka Writer in Residence; Oona Hathaway, Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law and of Political Science; Molly Brunson, Associate Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures
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.
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.