Waelbers, K. (Katinka)
Research profile
Background
From 1994 till 1998 she studied Science & Policy (BSc + MSc) at the Utrecht University. After finishing her first study she has worked fulltime for 7.5 years at the Utrecht University, mainly in the field of bio-ethics and ethics of technology. Meanwhile (between 1999 till 2004), she graduated for her bachelor and master degree in philosophy at the same University.
Since August 2005, she is lecturer and researcher at the University of Twente and coordinator of the Centre for the Philosophy of Technology and Engineering Science (CEPTES, www.ceptes.nl).
Research
In the seven years she worked at the Utrecht University Katinka Waelbers focused mainly on bio-ethics. After graduating for her Master degree in philosophy in July 2004, she decided to focus on the philosophy of technology. Next to her teaching and her coordinative tasks for CEPTES, Katinka Waelbers now is working on her PhD thesis on technology, agency and moral responsibility.
Scientific publications (selection)
Waelbers, Katinka (forthcoming). From assigning to designing technological agency. Human Studies.
K.Waelbers. forthcoming. From assigning to designing technological agency. Human Studies.
K.Waelbers, C. Mitcham and. forthcomming. Technology and ethics: an overview. In Blackwell Companion to Philosophy of Technology
Waelbers, K. forthcomming. Slapende Politiemannen: Delft University of Technology.
Current Issues in Computing and Philosophy. 2008. Edited by Briggle, A. Waelbers, K. and Brey, P. A. E. Amsterdam: IOS Press.available online
A.W. Briggle, K. and Brey, P.A.E (eds). 2008. .Current Issues in Computing and Philosophy. 2008. Edited by Amsterdam: IOS Press.available online
Rosas, Omar 2008. On the ecological/representational structure of virtual environments. In Current issues in computing and philosophy edited by A. R. Briggle, K. Waelbers and P. A. E. Brey. Amsterdam: IOS Press available online
Waelbers, K. . 2008. Technological Delegation: Responsibility for the Unintended. In Science and engineering ethics.available online
Boon, M., and K. Waelbers, eds. 2007. Abstracts of the First Biennial Conference Spsp 2007. Enschede: University of Twente.
Waelbers, K. 2007. What Things Do: Philosophical Reflections on Technology, Agency and Design. A Book Review. Science and Engineering Ethics 13 (2):275-277 
Brom, K.Waelbers. F. Stafleu en F. 2004. Not all animals are equal: differences in moral foundations for the Dutch veterinary policy on livestock in nature reservations. Journal of Agricultural en Environmental Ethics 17:497-515.available online
K. Waelbers, F. Stafleu en F. Brom. 2003. Not all animals are equal: differences in moral foundations for the Dutch veterinary policy on livestock in nature reservations. In Ethics as e dimension of agrifood policy. Proceedings of the 4th congress of the European society for agricultural and food ethics. Toulouse, France.
K. Waelbers, F. Stafleu en F. Brom. 2003. Het ene dier is het andere niet: Centrum voor Bio-ethiek en Gezondheidsrecht, Universiteit Utrecht.available online
K.Waelbers, Tj. de Cock Buning en J. Vorstenbosch. 2003. Proefdieren zonder laboratorium: opvattingen over dierproeven buiten het laboratorium en de rol van Dierexperimentencommissies: Centrum voor Bio-ethiek en Gezondheidsrecht, University Utrecht.
Waelbers, K. 2003. CBG onderwijs. In Een rol van betekenis: Centrum voor Bio-ethiek en Gezondheidsrecht, Universiteit Utrecht.
F.W.A. Brom, N.N. Cohen, K.Waelbers, L.F.M.van Zutphen 2002. Towards an integrated network on genomics and society in the Netherlands. A proposal based upon a survey of centres and research groups in Europe that are involved in the study of ethical, legal and social impact of genome research: NWO programma Maatschappelijke component van genomics.
K. Waelbers, Tj. De Cock Buning and J. Vorstenbosch. 2002. Animal Experiments Outside the laboratory Door: different norms and values. In Program and abstracts of the Alternatives congress trust, 4th world congress. New Orleans, Louisiana.available online
K.Waelbers, F.Stafleu and F.W.A.Brom 2002. Verschillen in (morele) grondslagen in veterinaire beleid voor landbouwhuisdieren en dieren die in natuurgebieden leven. In Nature and Food Quality: The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture.
Tj. De Cock Buning, K. Waelbers, F.R. Stafleu, R. Van den Bos and E.N. Noordhuizen-Stassen. 2001. Normen en waarden in de veehouderij. Utrecht: Rabobank.
Waelbers, K. 1998. Transgenic fish for food and science. WetenschapsWinkel Biologie.
Waelbers, K. 1998. Het wereldvoedselvraagstuk en de gentechnologie Consument & Biotechnologie.
Waelbers, K. 1997. Transgenic fish: Major changes for the aquaculture. Aquaculture Europe 22 (2).
Professional/Popular publications (selection)
Waelbers, K. 2003. Boekbespreking: J. Keulartz et al: pragmatist ethics for a technological culture. NVBe Nieuwsbrief, Dutch Society of Bio-Ethics (2).
Waelbers, K. 2002. Een monoloog van mw. B. Koe. NVBe Nieuwsbrief, Dutch Society of Bio-Ethics (2).
Waelbers, K. 2002. Blame it on the technology. NVBe Nieuwsbrief, Dutch Society of Bio-Ethics (2).
Teaching
Recently Taught in Twente :
Master Course PSTS: Ethics and Technology 1 (together with Dr. M. Boenink)
Bachelor Course: Ethiek voor Technische Geneeskunde, 1nd year
Bachelor Course: Ethiek voor Technische Geneeskunde, 2nd year
Bachelor Course: Ethiek voor Technische Geneeskunde, 3rd year
Bachelor Course: Ethiek voor Biomedische Wetenschap, 2nd year
Bachelor Course: Techniekfilosofie voor industrieel ontwerp, 3rd year
Minor Course Futures: Maakbare Mens
Tutorship MDO groups Technical Medicine
Within the Master Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (Master PSTS):
Ethics and Technology 1 (together with Dr. M. Boenink)
Ethics and Technology 2 (together with Dr. I. van der Poel, Delft University)
Tutorship Master students
Courses and lectures at the Utrecht University / UMCU (1998-2004), amongst others: Ethiek voor Biologen, Ethiek voor artsen in opleiding, Ethiek voor verpleegkundigen, DNA-diagnostiek in de maatschappij, Ethiek in de apotheek, etc.
