In recognizing of her influential work in science, values, and public trust, Heather Douglas, a prominent philosopher of science and Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Michigan State University, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Universite Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), one of the oldest universities in Europe, located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
“I am deeply honored by UCL’s decision to award me an honorary doctorate,” Douglas said. “The week I spent at UCL was splendid (and busy!), and it was wonderful to speak with the students and faculty there and to experience the ceremony. I was particulary honored to hear from people how my work has furthered their research and influenced how they think about doing philosophy and philosophy of science. That my work has been helpful to others is a source of deep satisfaction.”
Douglas obtained her Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science in 1998 from the University of Pittsburgh and has devoted herself to teaching, research, and advancing the philosophy of science.