Ryan McCoy
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.
Ryan McCoy
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
- Tucker Hall 019
- P: 540-458-8252
- E: rmccoy2@wlu.edu
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