June 2026
Nana Osei Quarshie wins 2026 Cheiron Book Prize
Nana Osei Quarshie, Assistant Professor of History, has been named the winner of the 2026 Cheiron Book Prize for his book African Pharmakon: The Asylum as Shrine from Slavery to the Return.
Exploring Michael Crichton’s impact on perceptions of science
Yale medical historian Joanna Radin’s career was partly inspired by Michael Crichton, author of “Jurassic Park” and other sci-fi blockbusters. In a Q&A, she discusses her new book project, which examines Crichton’s career and how it reflects shifting views of science.