Angela Potochnik

Angela Potochnik is Professor and Head of the Philosophy Department at the University of Cincinnati, where she also directs the Center for Public Engagement with Science. Her research examines idealization in science, scientific explanation, and the relationship between science and society. A Stanford PhD graduate, she has received the Marjorie Grene Prize and Rising Star Award for her contributions to philosophy of science.

Potochnik's influential publications explore how scientific understanding emerges through idealized models and diverse explanatory approaches. Her 2024 works include critical examinations of science communication and realism. She leads NSF-funded initiatives transforming graduate education through public engagement and has authored key texts including 'Idealization and the Aims of Science' and 'Recipes for Science'.

Her research consistently bridges philosophy of biology, epistemology, and science communication. Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on participatory research methods and science's social dimensions, evidenced by collaborations on community-engaged science projects.