Samantha Noll is an Assistant Professor in The School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs (PPPA) at Washington State University. She is also the bioethicist affiliated with the Functional Genomics Initiative, which applies current biotechnology to address issues in agriculture. Her research agenda focuses on teasing out ethical, social, and environmental implications of agriculture practices, food systems, and other technological innovations. Noll publishes widely on values and agriculture, local food movements, and the application of genomics technology.