Angela Creager

Angela Creager is the Thomas M. Siebel Professor in the History of Science and Professor of History at Princeton University, where she chairs the Department of History. Her research bridges the history of science, biomedical research, and environmental humanities.

• Education: BA in biochemistry and English (Rice University, 1985), PhD in biochemistry (UC Berkeley, 1991)

Creager's work examines how scientific practices shape modern understandings of genetics, molecular biology, and environmental regulation. She traces the intersections of science, technology, and politics, particularly in the 20th century.

Her recent publications highlight environmental health, regulatory frameworks for chemicals, and the legacy of atomic science. These works span virology, carcinogen detection, and public policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Guggenheim Fellowship (2024)
  • NEH Grant
  • Patrick Suppes Prize in the History of Science

Creager mentors students in the history of science and serves on advisory panels. She has edited volumes on food safety, chemical regulation, and science's societal implications.