Joshua Earle

Joshua Earle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at the University of Virginia. His work bridges philosophy, disability studies, and the history of medicine, focusing on transhumanism, eugenics, and technological ethics. He teaches courses on engineering ethics, technology and disability, and STS capstone projects.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Science, Technology, and Society (Virginia Tech, 2021)
• Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies (Virginia Tech)
• M.S. in STS (Virginia Tech)
• B.A. in Music (University of Michigan)

Research Interests: Prof. Earle examines how transhumanist ideologies intersect with historical eugenic movements and explores alternative frameworks like morphological freedom through disability studies. His interdisciplinary approach combines postphenomenology, media studies, and race/gender analysis.

Teaching:

• STS 4500/4600: Engineering STS Capstone
• STS 2500: Technology and Disability

Key Themes in Publications: His work critiques technocratic visions of human enhancement, advocating for inclusive frameworks grounded in disability perspectives. Recent articles address cyborg aesthetics, queer/crip theory, and ethical dimensions of biotechnology.