Tribute to Robert M. Veatch
Professor emeritus at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the philosophy department at Georgetown University LeRoy Walters remembers Dr. Robert M. Veatch in a tribute essay.
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Dr. Daniel Sulmasy appointed Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics
We are pleased to share Provost Groves’ announcement of Dr. Daniel Sulmasy as the Director of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics. Join us as we welcome Dr. Sulmasy to his new role as our director.
KIE Acting Director Publishes New Book On Physician-Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, and the Holocaust
KIE Acting Director Dr. Daniel Sulmasy and Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld Co-Edit New Book Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Before, During, and After the Holocaust.
Hastings Center Tribute to Robert M. Veatch
Professor emeritus at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and the philosophy department at Georgetown University LeRoy Walters remembers Dr. Robert M. Veatch in a tribute Bioethics Forum Essay.
SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Intensive Bioethics Course June 3-5, 2021
Save-the-date for the Virtual IBC 44 June 3-5, 2021
Holiday Greetings from the KIE Acting Director
A Holiday Note from KIE’s Acting Director Dr. Daniel Sulmasy
KIE Scholar Speaks During Webinar on Jesuit Ideals & Ethical Principles In the Classroom
KIE Senior Research Scholar and Director of Ethics Lab Maggie Little shares experiences and reflections from the virtual classroom during a webinar hosted by the Georgetown University Alumni Career Services.
KIE Acting Director Provides Ethical Guidance for District of Columbia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
KIE Acting Director Is Engaged as Ethics Consultant for the District of Columbia (DC) Department of Health Regarding Their COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
Remembering Robert M. Veatch, PhD 1939-2020
Robert M. Veatch, PhD, Senior Research Scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, Professor Emeritus of Medical Ethics, and a Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Georgetown University died Monday, November 9, 2020 at age 81 after a short illness.
Call for Applications: McDonald Agape Fellowship in Bioethics at Georgetown University
Through a generous grant from the McDonald-Agape Foundation, The Kennedy Institute of Ethics is pleased to announce a new McDonald-Agape Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics.
KIE Scholars to Present at Annual ASBH Meeting
Several KIE Scholars and students will present at the annual meeting of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities October 12-18, 2020.
Acting Director Dr. Daniel Sulmasy Speaks at the Completed Life Conference
On September 17th, 2020, KIE Acting Director Dr. Dan Sulmasy participated as a speaker on a panel for the Completed Life Conference
Senior Scholar Co-Authors Article Advancing an Ethical Framework for the Global Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines
KIE Senior Research Scholar Henry S. Richardson partnered with a global group of experts in co-authoring a new paper in Science entitled “An ethical framework for global vaccine allocation.”
Bioethics Research Library Collects COVID-19 Resources
The Bioethics Research Library has contributed to the COVID-19 DigitalGeorgetown collection over the last six months.
Joel Michael Reynolds, PhD
Welcoming Joel Michael Reynolds
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics welcomes Joel Michael Reynolds as its newest Senior Research Scholar.
Senior Scholar Maggie Little moderated a conversation with Ken Mulvany on how AI is helping in the fight against COVID-19
On Wednesday, July 22nd, Senior Research Scholar Maggie Little moderated a conversation with Benevolent AI CEO Ken Mulvany on how AI is helping in the fight against COVID-19. The panelists discuss how business and technology are being used to help move us out of the COVID19 crisis.
Kent Place School Students Visit the KIE
Twelve students and 3 teachers from The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School in Summit, NJ, visited the Kennedy Institute of Ethics on November 18 and 19, 2019, to conduct research and learn more about bioethics.