John Artz
About John Artz
John Artz is an Associate Professor at George Washington University, where he has taught since 1998. He has a diverse academic background in philosophy, mathematics, and business, and has published extensively in the field of computing and technology ethics.
Work at The George Washington University
John Artz has been an Associate Professor at The George Washington University since 1998. He previously held the position of Assistant Professor at the same institution from 1992 to 1998. During his tenure, he has contributed to various academic programs and initiatives, including directing the MS IST Program from 1998 to 2003. Artz has also represented the School of Business to the Faculty Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served as Chairman of the University Teaching Center Advisory Board from 1995 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
John Artz has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy from The George Washington University, studying from 1985 to 1990. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the same university, completed between 1978 and 1982. Earlier, he studied Mathematics at the University of Florida, achieving a Master's degree from 1974 to 1976, and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from James Madison University from 1972 to 1974. Additionally, he studied at the Gw Investment Institute.
Professional Background
Before his long-standing role at The George Washington University, John Artz worked in various capacities in the tech and research sectors. He was a Senior Research Scientist at Southwest Research Institute from 1981 to 1983 and held a position in Database Administration at Arbitron from 1983 to 1986. Artz also worked as Technical Staff at Mitre for a decade, from 1986 to 1996, and served as a Programmer at Washington Gas from 1976 to 1979.
Course Development and Scholarly Contributions
John Artz has developed unique courses that explore the intersection of technology and ethics, including 'Writing Stories to Explore the Ethics of Technology,' 'Philosophical Issues in Information Systems,' and 'Philosophical Foundations of Business Research.' He has published over four dozen scholarly papers and more than 135 book and article reviews with the Association for Computing Machinery's Computing Reviews Journal, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.
Innovative Teaching Initiatives
Artz has been involved in innovative teaching initiatives, including the development of an Academy in Second Life, aimed at addressing the challenges of teaching in a virtual environment. This initiative reflects his interest in integrating technology into education and enhancing the learning experience for students.