Aug 28, 2025
Robert S. Westman — Historian of Science & Cultural Thought Leader
“Robert S. Westman — UC San Diego historian illuminating the human side of the Scientific Revolution: • From Michigan Ph.D. (1971) to UCSD professor since 1988 • Director & founding member of UCSD’s Science Studies Program (2008–13) • Guggenheim Fellow and Huntington Dibner Distinguished Fellow • Author of The Copernican Question: how astrology, skepticism & politics shaped scientific breakthroughs A reminder: scientific change is not just about data—it’s about belief, culture, and courage to rethink everything.