There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Summer is here or nearly here in the world of academia. What does this mean for you? For some of us, that means our teaching or class load might decrease while our research load increases. It might mean a slight break, or, if not a break, at least a different rhythm to our work. It might mean different connections within our communities as people take off for vacations or visits home in the coming months. I … [Read more...] about Summer Rhythms
2026 ESN Summer Cohort for New Grad Students
Are you preparing to start graduate school this fall? You probably have many questions. Your faith and your work... one vocation, or two competing demands? You know your research interests. Do you know your calling? The academy gives you metrics. Who gives you meaning? If you’ve wondered about the same or similar questions, join InterVarsity’s Emerging Scholars Network Sacred Calling of Scholarship 2026 Summer Cohorts During four online gatherings you will Find a community of other Jesus followers … [Read more...] about 2026 ESN Summer Cohort for New Grad Students
Science Corner: One Button, Two Button, Red Button, Blue Button
Right now, there are generally two types of people on social media: those awash in red button/blue button discourse, and those blissfully unaware of it. For those second types, at the heart of the conversation is the following thought experiment. Everyone in the world has to privately choose to press a red button or a blue button. If a majority of people press blue, everyone lives. If a majority of people press red, only red-pressers live. The current conversation apparently kicked off a few weeks ago with this X poll; … [Read more...] about Science Corner: One Button, Two Button, Red Button, Blue Button
Christian Professional and Academic Societies
Listed below you’ll find many Christian professional and academic societies, along with links to their websites and, in some cases, links to conferences and publications. For other connections with graduate students or faculty, see InterVarsity's directories of local campus fellowships. Affiliation of Christian Engineers The Affiliation of Christian Engineers (ACE) is intended to serve as an organizational vehicle to facilitate Christian engineers and others in body of Christ intentionally and collectively … [Read more...] about Christian Professional and Academic Societies
Science Corner: Life Victorious
Last Wednesday, the world's eyes looked to the skies (well, via streaming, natch) as the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission departed Earth to swing around the moon at a distance farther than any Terran has been from home. It's pretty remarkable what humans can do when we put our minds to it and collaborate. So what's next? There's talk of moon bases, trips to Mars, asteroid mining, and more. Or we can stay here and focus on terrestrial matters. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Life Victorious