Naomi Oreskes

Naomi Oreskes, born on November twenty-fifth, nineteen fifty-eight, is a distinguished American historian of science, geophysicist, and earth scientist. With a career spanning several decades, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of geophysics and environmental issues, particularly in the context of global warming.

After dedicating fifteen years to the University of California, San Diego, as a Professor of History and Science Studies, Oreskes transitioned to Harvard University in two thousand thirteen. There, she took on the role of Professor of the History of Science and became an Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Her expertise was further recognized in two thousand twenty when she was appointed the Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science.

Oreskes is perhaps best known for her co-authorship of the influential book, Merchants of Doubt, published in two thousand ten. This work draws compelling parallels between the climate change debate and historical public controversies, such as the tobacco industry's efforts to obscure the health risks associated with smoking. Through her research and writing, she has illuminated the complexities of scientific discourse and the challenges posed by misinformation.