Eric and Wendy Schmidt today announced the 20 members of the 2019 class of Schmidt Science Fellows – a program of Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust – at an event in New York City.

Introduction of 20 Fellows Kicks off Second Year of $25 Million Program in Partnership with the Rhodes Trust Part of a $100 Million Commitment to Drive Scientific Leadership and Interdisciplinary Research

This is the second year of this innovative post-doctoral program that aims to develop the next generation of interdisciplinary science leaders to tackle the world’s most significant problems and maximize scientific opportunities for society. The new Fellows are planning to take on global challenges and scientific areas spanning health, the environment, clean energy, computer science, smart materials, and many more.