We're delighted to welcome Dr. Royce Francis in a new series on writing and a new format for the ESN blog. The new format is called Masterclass, and like a Masterclass in music or performance, it provides the opportunity to learn skills from an expert, as well as exercises designed by that expert to help you deepen those skills in your own academic life. Dr. Francis is Associate Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at the George Washington University, and he has extensive experience in writing … [Read more...] about Written on Their Hearts: Writing, Worship, and Spiritual Formation in the Life of the Mind
Finding Your Voice
Addressing Loneliness in 2014
The Innovation of Loneliness from Shimi Cohen on Vimeo. Yes, I posted The Innovation of Loneliness in Reclaiming Conversations (9/12/2013) when considering some of the work of Sherry Turkle and offering Transformative Conversations as a resource. But the recent attention given to Saving the Lost Art of Conversation: In a fast-paced digital age, an MIT psychologist tries to slow us down (Megan Garber. The Atlantic. 12/22/2013), an extensive amount of time on-line in the midst of the holidays[1], a lengthy … [Read more...] about Addressing Loneliness in 2014
Christian Women in Sciences On the Move
As you may remember, this summer I once again attended the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) Annual Meetings. What an exciting opportunity not only to be in dialogue regarding In God's Image: Celebrating Creativity in Science and Invention (click here for audio files and slides of presentations), but also to deepen relationships with friends who are connected with InterVarsity as alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Interested in becoming part of such a community, rich with a mixture of academic … [Read more...] about Christian Women in Sciences On the Move
Rejection
Note: This post was written nearly a year ago, but only recently submitted to the blog. I had a new experience recently. I guess I'm a bit behind, since many people have been dealing with this for decades. But it's new to me, and I want to share it with you. For the first time ever, I was refused the opportunity to serve at church in a ministry I feel called to because I'm a woman. I don't normally label myself a feminist. I'm grateful for the opportunities available to me because feminists before me have … [Read more...] about Rejection
Join the heavens in proclaiming the glory of God
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. . . . The sun bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race. The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat. -- Psalm 19:1-2, 5-6 A few weeks ago my three year old daughter responded to the sunrise by shouting out, "Mom! I … [Read more...] about Join the heavens in proclaiming the glory of God