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philosophy of science, climate models, uncertainty, trust without truth, decision-making under uncertainty
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Current Courses
PHIL 101 — Intro to Philosophy (Fall 2025)
- Tues/Thurs 9:15am – 10:30am in Powdermaker Hall 152
PHIL 125 — Philosophy of the Environment (Fall 2025)
- Tues/Thurs 10:45 – 12:00pm in Powdermaker Hall 152
Office Hours & Contact
Tuesdays 1–2 pm, Powdermaker Hall 350V · or by appointment
ryan.oloughlin@qc.cuny.edu
Mentorship & Student Achievements
I am proud to support students in their academic and professional growth. Here are a few examples of supervised projects and where they’ve led:
- “Weighting the Many-Sided Die of Pascal’s Wager” (master’s thesis) — Jonathan Baruch
→ Admitted to UPenn Law School with a Dean’s Scholarship
Professional Development
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Send one email with:
1) Name + CUNY ID + course(s)/term(s) + final grade(s)
2) Deadline(s) & submission method (portal/email)
3) CV/Resume + unofficial transcript
4) What you’re applying for & what you want me to emphasize in my letter
5) Required forms (PDF) & FERPA waiver status, if needed
6) ≥ 3 weeks’ notice before first deadline
Research, Mentorship & Assistantships
- I supervise undergraduate research/theses and independent studies.
- To express interest, email a 1–2 paragraph note with topic interests & prior coursework.
- Assistantships / openings: None currently posted (last updated October 1, 2025). Check back here for announcements.
Academic Help Resources
Campus resources
- Writing Center: schedule an appointment for personalized help
- Library Research Help — consult with a librarian
- Accessibility/Disability Services — accommodations & support
- Counseling Services — mental health support
- Computer Labs / Printing — laptops, printers, software access
- Career Center — resumes, internships, grad school advising
Off-campus / general resources
Writing & citation - Purdue OWL — citation + academic writing guides
- UNC Writing Center Handouts — quick how-to sheets
Philosophy references - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) — peer-reviewed entries
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP) — accessible overviews
- PhilPapers — database of philosophy articles & books Research & tools - Google Scholar — literature search
- Zotero + ZoteroBib — free reference manager & instant bibliographies
Course Archive
View past courses & syllabi
- PHIL 101 — Intro to Philosophy (SP/SU/FA 2022–2025)
Updated: October 1, 2025