Heidi Furey

I am (proudly) a philosophical mutt. This is to say that both my educational background and my current work are made up of a diverse collection of philosophical areas. My current work focuses on finding real-world solutions to complex socio-technical problems. I am especially interested in intersectional and interdisciplinary topics---including the ethics of artificial intelligence, the ethics of technological innovations, and the psychological basis for pedagogical practices. In my view, some of the most interesting philosophical work comes from exploring and connecting seemingly disparate areas of inquiry. I am continually delighted by the prospect of venturing into unknown intellectual territory. I am happy to have found a career in which the lack of knowledge can act as an incentive rather than a hindrance to success. 

Education

  • PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • BA, University of Colorado Boulder
  • Research
    • AI Ethics
    • Engineering Ethics
    • Philosophy of Technology
    • Philosophy of Language
    • Aesthetics
    • Logic and Critical Thinking
  • Professional Experience and Memberships
    • Associate Professor, Manhattan College, 2021-Present
    • Assistant Professor, Manhattan College, 2017-2021
    • University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lecturer, 2015-2017
  • Honors, Awards, and Grants

    Grants

    • National Science Foundation “Cultivating Cultures for Ethical STEM” (CCE STEM) Grant. Co-PI with Nicolas Evans (University of Massachusetts Lowell), 2017.
    • Chancellor’s 2020 Grant (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), 2016.
    • Service Learning Mini-Grant for Engineering Ethics (University of Massachusetts, Lowell), 2015.

    Awards

    • Winner of Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching 2023
    • Manhattan College
    • Winner of the 2022 Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Titles (for “Beyond the Code”) 2022
    • The American Library Association
    • Nomination for Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching 2022
    • Manhattan College
    • Nomination for Costello Award for Excellence in Teaching 2019
    • Manhattan College
    • Departmental Award for Teaching 2015
    • University of Massachusetts Lowell $500
    • Residential First-Year Experience Student Choice Award for Teaching 2011
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    • Puryear Graduate Fellowship 2009
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst Full tuition waiver and $17,000
    • Herbert Heidelberger Paper Prize in Philosophy 2008-2009
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst $500
    • John Robison Prize for Excellence in Teaching 2007-2008
    • University of Massachusetts Amherst $500
    • Honors in Philosophy: Summa cum Laude 2004
    • University of Colorado Boulder
  • Other
    • Director of the Center for Ethics (Manhattan College)
    • Director of the Ethics Minor (Manhattan College)
    • Curriculum Development (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Freshman Coordinator for Philosophy (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Technology, Society, and Values Faculty Group (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Transfer Coordinator for Philosophy (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Graduation Coordinator for Philosophy (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Gender Studies Faculty Group (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • University Council of Advisers (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Advisor Bachelor for Liberal Arts and Advisor for Undeclared Liberal Arts (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)
    • Advisor for Undeclared Liberal Arts (University of Massachusetts, Lowell.)