Even with the loss of an hour, lately it seems like we are packing more news into each day than we used to. And so much of the news lately has been science-related; not necessarily new discoveries--although those are happening too--but the enterprise of science itself is getting more attention. So, we'll trying something a little different this month and try to touch on a few topics in brief. First up, some very quick looks at positive stories. For International Women's Day, several female scientists pay tribute to … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Time Dilation
The Work of Our Hands
In our way along the scholar’s journey, there often isn’t much time to stop and consider how the work of our hands is sacred. The writing of our theses. The questions we ask in research. The pedagogy we follow in our classrooms. Yet, all of these elements of our work are part of God’s world and God invites us to see them through his eyes. So, what does it mean for the Lord to establish the work of our hands as we hear the psalmist pray in Psalm 90? Especially when that work is scholarship? Last year I began to … [Read more...] about The Work of Our Hands
ESN Conversation: When Work Hurts
Watch our ESN Conversation with Meryl Herr When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You're Beat Up or Burnt Out We might be discouraged, disillusioned, or devastated by our work. We might experience trauma or harassment on the job, or we may have experienced work loss by getting fired. If you've been beat up, burnt out, or brokenhearted by work, you're not alone. https://youtu.be/6JIrDqF__JU … [Read more...] about ESN Conversation: When Work Hurts
Science Corner: Double Check, Please!
Content warning: discussion of substance use and overdoses "Find the differences between these two pictures" is a classic children's activity--and now a popular meme format from The Office. Maybe sometimes it is just something to the pass the time, but one can certainly imagine that it's good practice for focused attention and visual discernment, not to mention basics like counting and color recognition for the younger kiddos. Sometimes it can be a job for adults, too. Such was the nature of the task I was given a … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Double Check, Please!
Announcement: Christian Scholars Foundation Legacy Grant 2025
We are thrilled to announce the annual Christian Scholars Foundation Legacy Grant for junior faculty. In 2023, this grant became a program of Global Scholars, administered in collaboration with InterVarsity’s Emerging Scholars Network (ESN). We were proud to award the 2023 Grant to Dr. George Montanez, and the 2024 grant to Dr. Brooke Jenkins. In 2025, we continue to build on the strong legacy of the original Christian Scholars Foundation Grant. The 2025 grant will award $10,000 to an early career Christian faculty … [Read more...] about Announcement: Christian Scholars Foundation Legacy Grant 2025