Ryan McCoy Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

Tucker 019
540-458-8252
rmccoy2@wlu.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Prof. McCoy is a philosopher whose research focuses on social and ethical problems in climate change research and policy, as well as community-based approaches to address these challenges. He teaches Food Ethics, Environmental Humanities, Environmental Justice, and Introduction to Environmental Studies. Prior to joining the core faculty in Environmental Studies, he was a fellow at the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, and has experience conducting assessments and field work with farmers and other ag-professionals across the Midwest region.

Education

Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Kentucky
M.A., Philosophy, Georgia State University
B.A., Philosophy, Belmont University

Research

Environmental Philosophy; Philosophy of Science; Transdisciplinary Research; Evaluation and Assessment

Teaching

Environmental Humanities

Seminar in Environmental Philosophy: Food Ethics

Introduction to Environmental Studies