Samantha Noll

Dr. Samantha Noll serves as Associate Professor and Associate Director at Washington State University's School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs. An environmental philosopher and public scholar, she champions just and sustainable food systems through interdisciplinary research that connects ethical theory with agricultural practice and policy.

Her research program focuses on:

• Food justice and ethical consumption frameworks
• Environmental and agricultural ethics
• Climate change adaptation in food systems
• Gender equity in global agriculture
• Ethics of emerging food technologies (GMOs, CRISPR)
• Urban environmental justice initiatives

Noll's recent scholarship (2021-2025) reveals consistent engagement with ethical dilemmas at the food-climate-technology nexus. She analyzes motivational barriers to climate action, develops urban justice frameworks, and critiques technological interventions in agriculture. Her book "Ethical Omnivores" introduces a practical philosophy for conscientious eating that addresses environmental, social, and health dimensions.

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Noll's institutional work centers on WSU's School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs, where she leads initiatives connecting philosophical inquiry to food system transformation. She extends her impact through public scholarship including the "Food for Thought" newsletter and media engagements.