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Janet Kourany is Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Notre Dame, concurrently affiliated with the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values. She previously taught at Rutgers University and the University of Utah, and has held visiting fellowships at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, Universität Bielefeld’s Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung, the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Philosophy of Science, and served as Fulbright Canada Research Chair at the University of Calgary.
Education:
- Ph.D., Columbia University
Research Interests:
Kourany’s work lies at the intersection of philosophy of science, feminist theory, and agnotology—the study of ignorance. She investigates how social values shape scientific knowledge and ignorance, critiques the ideal of value-free science, and explores the ethical dimensions of scientific practice. Her current book project, tentatively titled Bacon's Promise, continues this trajectory.
Across more than two decades, her publications reveal a consistent focus on the interplay between epistemic norms and socio-political values in science. Themes include feminist critiques of scientific objectivity, the social construction of ignorance, and the responsibilities of scientists and policymakers in managing knowledge and non-knowledge.
Awards & Honors:
- 2017 Marian Mullin Hancock Teaching Award – Notre Dame Gender Studies Program
- Kaneb Teaching Award – University of Notre Dame
Grants & Fellowships Narrative:
While specific grant identifiers are not provided, Kourany’s record includes prestigious visiting and research appointments: Fulbright Canada Research Chair at the University of Calgary, fellowships at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, Universität Bielefeld’s Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Philosophy of Science. These appointments have supported her extensive publication record and ongoing monograph work.
Labs, Teams & Affiliations:
She is affiliated with the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values at Notre Dame, an interdisciplinary hub that fosters research and dialogue on the ethical and societal dimensions of science and technology.
