Hannah Rubin

Hannah Rubin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Missouri, within the College of Arts and Science. Her research integrates evolutionary game theory and network science to analyze social identity dynamics, particularly how systemic barriers affect marginalized groups in scientific contexts. She critiques policies that prioritize efficiency while exacerbating inequities, offering frameworks for equitable science advancement.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy (LPS), University of California, Irvine (2017)
• M.A. in Mathematical Behavioral Science, University of California, Irvine (2015)
• B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Missouri (2011)

Research focuses on Philosophy of Biology, Philosophy of Science, and the intersection of scientific practices with social justice. Her work highlights how structural factors in academia perpetuate exclusion and proposes remedies through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent articles address knowledge brokering in policy contexts, citation disparities, and evolutionary dynamics of cooperation.

Notable contributions include critiques of 'fast funding' mechanisms and advocacy for philosophers' roles in science-policy interfaces. Her scholarship bridges theoretical models with real-world implications for equity in science.