For over a century, UC Berkeley's College of Letters & Science has been at the forefront of transformative research, making groundbreaking discoveries and insights that have reshaped our world.
At L&S, we believe that asking big, fundamental questions is the first step toward discovering the most profound breakthroughs. Driven by curiosity about humanity, the universe, and our place in it, L&S researchers have shed light on the mysteries of the universe, advanced our understanding of the social and economic forces that impact our lives, and pioneered new technologies to treat complex diseases. From the discovery of the proto-human “Ardi,” to the foundational research that led to the development of the revolutionary CRISPR genome engineering tool, and developing innovative methods to guard against AI-driven misinformation, L&S researchers generate critical discoveries across a wide spectrum of disciplines and fields. Our work informs solutions not just for the problems of today, but for the challenges we will face tomorrow.
