Ethical Interests: Ethical theory, professional ethics, ethics in engineering, moral development, philosophy for children

In addition to my interests in various areas of practical ethics (e.g., ethics in engineering), I am interested in questions about the relationship between philosophical theories of ethics and practical problems that give rise to ethical reflection. I'm also very interested in the philosophical abilities of children and how these abilities might contribute to their moral development.

Ethical Interests: Journalism ethics, research ethics

I am interested in ethical problems caused by business pressures in journalism, the role of peer discourse in defining ethical norms, and the connection between professionalism and ethics. My most recent work is a book on the application of virtue theory and communitarian theory to the practice of journalism

Ethical Interests: Biomedical ethics, health care ethics

I have special interests in medical research ethics (including stem cells and other new technologies) and ethical issues in genetics (including genetic diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis, genetic therapies, and practical implications of the Human Genome Project). Another area of interest involves ethical response to medical error.

Ethical Interests: Ethical theory, criminal law, medical ethics

Department of Philosophy Profile

Ethical Interests: Ethical theory, applied ethics (especially biomedical ethics and nanoethics), philosophy of biology

My ethical research interests are primarily in two areas. First, my dissertation was on the evolution of the moral sentiments and the implications thereof for the metaphysics of morality. Second, I work in applied ethics, particularly the ethical implications of emerging technologies. The technologies with which I am interested are primarily biomedicine--such as cloning, stem cell research, and genetic interventions--and nanotechnology. Recently, I have been especially interested in nanoethics (i.e., the social and ethical implications of nanotechnology). Finally, I have written several papers on the moral status of interrogational torture.

Department of Philosophy Profile

Ethical Interests: Academic ethics

Ethical Interests: Ethics in literature

Ethical Interests: Research ethics, environmental ethics

I am interested in all aspects of ethics, from esoteric arguments to practical applications. Not much formal training, per se, beyond the solid foundation of an undergraduate education from the Jesuits. A lot of what I know about ethics comes from reading science fiction. I have a natural interest in research ethics, as well as other practices in science and how technology affects the moral landscape. I am somewhat active in progressive politics, and very concerned with humanity's impact on the environment, and sustainability.

Ethical Interests: Engineering ethics, research ethics

My primary interest is in the area of conflict of interest, particularly as it applies to practicing engineers. This interest stems from my 10+ years in industry in manufacturing, research, and consultancy roles. At WMU, I typically am involved with our undergraduates in their research design course, providing two or three 1 hour lecture/discussion periods on ethics with a focus on conflict of interest. I do a similar set of discussions with our graduate students, but the focus is more on responsible conduct of research. I co-authored with Dr. Molly Williams (Professor emeritus ) and Dr. Edmund Tsang a short, web-based introduction to engineering ethics for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Ethical Interests: professional ethics, applied ethics, theories of justice and health care ethics

Ethical Interests: Context for resistance to unequal power relations

Ethical Interests: Research ethics and mentoring

I was named an Ethics Fellow under the Ethics Center's 2001-04 National Science Foundation funded program, "Teaching Research Ethics: An Institutional Change Model." Have been active in the establishment of the WMU Research Ethics Resource Center and have authored/co-authored proposals that include ethics workshops/sessions for students and faculty.

Ethical Interests: Ethical practices in Public Relations, Ethics in the Workplace, In-depth analysis of messages and images found in mainstream Films regarding Social Constructions of Gender, Feminism, Situational Ethics and Religion

I completed my undergraduate studies in Spring of 2009 and hold a Communication BA and minors in Philosophy, Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies.