Recently I wrote about a webinar with Francis Su in which he discussed his career and the wisdom he has shared with students and peers. He mentioned the idea of finding the levers in your field, the opportunities to effect change. Last week, NIH Director and BioLogos founder Francis Collins announced that he would no longer accept invitations to conferences with all-male panels. Even though it will likely require minimal effort on his part, given his position he can likely apply significant leverage with a decision like … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Finding the Levers in Biomedicine
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Conference: “From Sea to Sea … to Sky! Science & Christianity in Canada”
The Canadian Scientific & Christian Affiliation (CSCA) is holding a one-time special conference at, and co-hosted by, Trinity Western University (near Vancouver BC) from May 11-14, 2018 (dinner Friday through lunch Monday). The abstract deadline has been extended to January 31. … [Read more...] about Conference: “From Sea to Sea … to Sky! Science & Christianity in Canada”
Update: 2/28 Extended Deadline for ASA Abstract Submission
As regular readers likely know, ESN has partnered with the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) on a number of initiatives in the last few years, notably student tracks for the ASA's last two Annual Meetings. This regular faith/science conference rotates around the country and will be at Gordon College near Boston for summer 2018. ESN is planning to collaborate with ASA on student tracks again, and we'd love to see members submit abstracts. Students: Some scholarship opportunities are available, so stay tuned for … [Read more...] about Update: 2/28 Extended Deadline for ASA Abstract Submission
Just Being With (Scholar’s Compass)
Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 It is he who has ordained your life for this order, this sphere, this academic world, and woe betide you if you stop your ears to this call or resist it. He called you by name, and you have only to answer: “Lo, here I am” and to be faithful in this service to your last breath.” Abraham Kuyper, Scolastica I: The Secret of Genuine Study at p. 21, from Scholarship, Two Convocation Addresses on University Life, translated by Harry Van Dyke … [Read more...] about Just Being With (Scholar’s Compass)