Sam Bruton’s Digital Humanities Projects

Learn more about Clyde Kennard and capital punishment in Mississippi by clicking on either project below

  • Clyde Kennard

    Clyde Kennard: A Forgotton Hero

    Who was Clyde Kennard and how did his experience contribute to integration in Mississippi higher education?

  • Capital Punishment in Mississippi

    Capital Punishment in Mississippi

    The death penalty in Mississippi explored and contextualized, alongside information on individuals executed.

About Me

I am a Professor of philosophy and Director of the USM’s Office of Research Integrity. My background is in ethics and research ethics in particular. Recent co-authored publications include “Fairness and COVID: Conducting Research During the Crisis” (Accountability in Research, 2023) and “Principal Investigators ’Priorities and Perceived Barriers and Facilitators When Making Decisions About Conducting Essential Research in the COVID-19 Pandemic” (Science and Engineering Ethics 2023). I have a wonderful wife, Jennifer, two great kids, and I am a professional musician.