The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) has just begun to post audio podcasts of the talks from their 65th Annual Meeting: Science, Faith, and Public Policy (Catholic University in America, Washington, D.C.). I'd encourage you to check out their library. Three presentations which I found of particular value and commend to you are ... Experiences of a Scientist-Christian in the Washington Fishbowl An Introduction to a Systematic Theology of Medicine Seeking Other Earths: Exoplanets and the Significance … [Read more...] about American Scientific Affiliation Posts 2010 Annual Meeting Audios
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History of Science Recommendations from Ted Davis
Last week, Edward B. (“Ted”) Davis, Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College (Grantham, PA) and outgoing president of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA), shared with us how he became interested in History of Science and some tips for Emerging Scholars as they seek academic positions. In this second post, we explore recommended resources for those interested in the History of Science. Let's get started ’ Thomas B. Grosh IV [TG]: For members of ESN with an interest in History of … [Read more...] about History of Science Recommendations from Ted Davis
Interview: Ted Davis, the Story of a Historian of Science
In preparation for next week's 65th Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation,* I interviewed the outgoing ASA President, Edward B. (“Ted”) Davis. As you may remember from an earlier post, Ted serves as the Distinguished Professor of the History of Science at Messiah College (Grantham, PA), and directs the Central Pennsylvania Forum for Religion and Science. Our conversation focused upon what sparked his interest in studying the History of Science, tips for Emerging Scholars seeking academic … [Read more...] about Interview: Ted Davis, the Story of a Historian of Science
Wrestling with Science, Faith, & Public Policy in D.C.
The 65th Annual Meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation: Science, Faith, & Public Policy is just over a month away (July 30 – August 2, Washington D.C.) and I hope that Emerging Scholars in the sciences will give participation serious consideration.* I'll be there to connect with ESN members (such as seminar leader Jimmy Lin, see Interview: Jimmy Lin, Medical and Scientific Doxologist) enjoy amazing opportunities, such as touring the NASA: Goddard Space Flight Center with Jennifer Wiseman, Chief … [Read more...] about Wrestling with Science, Faith, & Public Policy in D.C.
The Pursuit of Excellence
Read and discussed On The Pursuit Of Excellence: Pitfalls in the Effort to Become No. 1 (Richard H. Bube, Perspectives on Science and the Christian Faith: Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation, Vol 39, 1987, pp. 67-76) as part of an InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's Faculty Ministry Catalyst Workshop. Below is the conclusion of the article. Profound issues are raised in dealing with the pursuit of excellence. A person's entire world view is involved in responding to these issues, and Christian … [Read more...] about The Pursuit of Excellence