Send an abstract submission to the American Scientific Affiliation Faith/Science conference summer 2018 Annual Meeting. Read more…
Next Steps for ESN — Part 2: Vision, Partnership
From the beginning ESN has envisioned / yearned for the next generation of Christian scholars to have a redeeming influence within and beyond higher education . . .Read more…
Next Steps for the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) — Part 1
As some of you know (may even remember), 5 years ago I became the Associate Director of the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN). What a privilege it has been to be part of connecting, encouraging, equipping and mentoring a growing network (4,200+) of those on the academic pathway (undergrads, grad students, postdocs and early career faculty) via blogging, facebook, ministry/conference partnerships, paper.li, and twitter.Read more…
July 2017 Prayer Post
As we start July, would you pray with us at ESN?Read more…
Engaging Science & Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries
In September I had the privilege of participating in the STEAM (i.e., Science & Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries) Project Conference held at Catalina Island, CA. Read more…
ESN Collaborations: STEAM Grant for Faith/Science Engagement (ESN Fall 2016 Preview Series)
This year, thanks to God’s grace and generous funding from the STEAM Project through Fuller Seminary, our faith/science engagement will be expanding in several ways.Read more…
Thanking God for ASA 2016 and A Grant to Expand in 2017
This was my first time at the ASA meeting and it is easily one of the highlights of my adult life.Read more…
Volleyball, Webcomics, and Thriving As a Science Student
Volleyball. Speakers who’ve shared at Urbana 15 and Veritas Forum, or served as Senior Project Scientist for the Hubble Space Telescope. A webcomics and science chat. Read more…
Pray for the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) in June
Praise God for growing opportunities to support grassroots networking among Christian academics, growing conference opportunities, and more. Read more…
Register for American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting (Free for Students)
InterVarsity’s Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) is teaming up with the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA), a professional association for Christians in science, to host a pilot student conference track at the ASA conference this summer.Read more…
Finding Christian Community in the Planetary Sciences
On Palm Sunday, March 20th, 2016, a group of 16 researchers gathered in a grass roots effort to connect as Christians at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in the Woodlands, Texas. Read more…
Survey: Student Track at American Scientific Affiliation Conference
Tell us what you’d like to see in a student track at a faith and science conference.
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Stay Tuned: ASA/ESN Pilot Joint Student Programming for Annual Meeting
The Emerging Scholars Network and the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) will pilot joint student programming and activities at the ASA Annual Meeting, July 22-25 at Azusa Pacific University (near Los Angeles in Southern California). Read more…
ASA Surges to the Finish Line
ASA welcomed 325 new student members. That’s 75 more than the 250 free memberships ASA made it a goal to give away.Read more…
One More Week: Get a Free Book, Help Win a Contest
Calling all science students! Get a free book and help ESN win a contest. Read more…
Friendly Competition: Can ESN Find the Most New ASA Members?
We know ESN members like a little friendly competition, so here’s a contest for the rest of October: share free student memberships to the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA). Read more…
New Science/Faith Resource Page from ASA
Looking for faith/science resources? Check out the new Resources on Science and Christian Faith from the American Scientific Affiliation. Read more…
Science in Review: Lab Coats and Business Suits
I just changed positions from teaching at a university to a lab position at a biotech company. I’m struggling to adjust to the industry environment. What are the biggest changes in my thinking, approach to work, and job expectations I need toRead more…
Science Corner: You’ve Got A Lot of Nerve(s)!
My favorite recent story is the sequencing of the octopus genome. . . . Speaking of learning, I’d like to learn more about my readers so I can better serve you. I’ve created the following survey, and I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d complete it. As an extra incentive, we are offering prizes to 5 randomly selected respondents.Read more…
Hearing God’s Voice in Nature (Scholar’s Compass)
As you begin your work today, what text frames your lens for interacting with colleagues, other members of the university of community, larger networks, your research, the creation itself?Read more…
ESN Interview: Randy Isaac, American Scientific Affiliation
I find it exciting when people tell me that ASA stopped them at the door on the way out of the church. It’s fulfilling to hear how students struggled to learn how to connect their faith with their science and found common ground in the ASA. It is the fellowship with other Christians dealing with the same issues that resonates with me.Read more…
Give to ESN: Send Scholar’s Compass to ASA Conference
Next week, ESN heads out to the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) conference, and you can help send Scholar’s Compass booklets along. For July only, we’ve received a matching gift opportunity to raise $2500 towards sharing teaser booklets with five Scholar’s Compass posts and great graphic design.Read more…
Connect with ESN: American Scientific Affiliation Annual Meeting
The Emerging Scholars Network is delighted to announce a closer partnership with the American Scientific Affiliation, the largest professional organization of Christian scientists.Read more…
6/22: From COSMOS to PSYCHE early bird reg. extended!
Update: Deadline for the early-bird registration for From COSMOS to PSYCHE extended from June 15 to June 22. (Note: on-line registration available through July 25). From COSMOS to PSYCHE Joint annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation, the Canadian Scientific andRead more…