Caroline Arruda is an Associate Professor at the Murphy Institute and in the Department of Philosophy. She came to Tulane from the University of Texas at El Paso, where she was an Associate Professor of Philosophy. 

A hallmark of every developed nation is the provision of a social safety net – public programs that deliver aid to the poor.  Because of their higher rates of poverty, children are often a major beneficiary of safety net programs. Compared to other countries, the U.S. spends less on anti-poverty programs and, consequently, has higher child poverty rates. In this lecture, Professor Hoynes discussed the emerging research that examines how the social safety net affects children’s life trajectories.

Matt Myers is a Ph.D. candidate in the Philosophy Department at Tulane University. Matt’s primary research interests are in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE), new diversity theory, and democratic theory. His dissertation title is, “Democracy and Diversity Bonuses in the Public and Private Spheres,” supervised by Chad Van Schoelandt.

Siobhain Lash is a Ph.D. candidate in the Philosophy Department at Tulane University. Her interests primarily lie in philosophy, politics, and economics, applied ethics, public philosophy, and environmental ethics. Siobhain’s dissertation title is “Popular Environmental Justice Questions: A Philosophical Evaluation,” supervised by Chad Van Schoelandt.

AOS: Social and Political Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), and Public Philosophy

AOC: Business Ethics/Professional Ethics, Ethics, and Philosophy of Law

Lucia is a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science Department. Her background is in the field of International Relations, with a specific focus on international and regional organizations. Lucia received her B.A. from the University of Calgary and her M.Sc. from the University of Amsterdam. She has worked for numerous internationally-focused organizations, including the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington, D.C. and the British Consulate-General in Calgary.

Mark LeBar is a Professor of Philosophy at Florida State University and a 2022-2023 Faculty Fellow at the Center for Ethics and Public Affairs. Professor LeBar's primary research interests are in moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, and ancient Greek philosophy.