Dr. Trystan Goetze

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trystan Goetze is the Director of the Sue Harry E. Bovay Program at Cornell University's Sage School of Philosophy, where he also lectures on Ethics in Engineering. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield, earned in 2018, alongside multiple master's degrees in social justice education and philosophy from renowned universities such as the University of Toronto and York University. Goetze's research interests lie at the intersection of moral responsibility, epistemic injustice, ethics in computing, and artificial intelligence. He has held postdoctoral fellowships at Dalhousie University and Harvard University, focusing on the ethical implications of technology. At Cornell, he is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary discussions around the social and ethical dimensions of engineering and technology. His teaching involves designing workshops and courses that engage students in critical dialogues about the role of ethics in engineering practice. Goetze also contributes to the History and Ethics of Engineering Program, emphasizing the significance of ethical considerations in engineering education and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Sue Harry E. Bovay Program, Sage School of Philosophy, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Oversees the program and engages in interdisciplinary collaboration on ethical issues in engineering.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Sage School of Philosophy • Ithaca, NY

Teaches courses on ethics in engineering and organizes interdisciplinary events.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture