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Mariette DiChristina
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Epstein files show a complicated relationship with science and ... scientificamerican.com Feb 5, 2026 6 facts
quoteMariette DiChristina stated: “Epstein had expressed interest in understanding how Scientific American identified innovations for coverage. I reached out to Epstein’s office to offer options, as I had for others who had expressed interest in learning about science editing at Scientific American.”
claimMariette DiChristina, now a professor of journalism at Boston University, stated that Jeffrey Epstein was looking for research to invest in.
accountMariette DiChristina recommended several authors for a writing project to Jeffrey Epstein through an intermediary in October 2014.
quoteMariette DiChristina stated: “Epstein never came to Scientific American’s offices. He had no influence on any coverage decided by the editors or by me personally.”
claimMariette DiChristina stated that it was common for students or other guests to visit Scientific American offices to learn how reporters wrote news stories.
accountLawrence Krauss provided the email address of then-editor-in-chief Mariette DiChristina to Jeffrey Epstein's office.
College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein wired.com Feb 24, 2026 4 facts
accountWhile serving as editor in chief of Scientific American, Mariette DiChristina invited Jeffrey Epstein to the magazine's editorial meetings, as reported by Business Insider in 2023.
quoteColin Riley, Boston University’s executive director of media relations, stated on behalf of Mariette DiChristina that her engagement with Jeffrey Epstein was part of the "routine practice to correspond and talk to people who expressed interest in science" while she was at Scientific American.
accountBefore becoming dean of Boston University’s College of Communication in 2019, Mariette DiChristina corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein via email and phone and met with him in person.
quoteIn a 2014 email regarding giving Jeffrey Epstein insider access to Scientific American, Mariette DiChristina wrote: "He’s done so much for science, I think that deserves some fun!"