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). ASA's October student membership drive is underway, and they'd love to give out free memberships and free books to new student members (grad or undergrad) who could use the support of more experienced Christians in science. Here's how it works: Sign up (if a student) or invite students to sign up for a free ASA membership and a free book … [Read more...] about Friendly Competition: Can ESN Find the Most New ASA Members?
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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. It includes free mini-courses on topics such as: Bioethics Environmental stewardship Reading Genesis as a scientist Gathered from years of ASA resources including journal articles and presentations at ASA's annual meeting, this extensive resource can support campus groups, individuals, and churches looking for materials. As ASA and ESN partner more closely to support … [Read more...] about New Science/Faith Resource Page from ASA
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 to make? This question comes from the American Scientific Affiliation's Nexus Forum. (Have a question you want to ask a group of scientists? Submit it here!) I'll be giving my answer here, then participating in the discussion over at that forum. I recommend joining the forum to … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Lab Coats and Business Suits
Science Corner: You’ve Got A Lot of Nerve(s)!
It's been a while since we had some real science news in this space. My favorite recent story is the sequencing of the octopus genome. I've shared previously my fascination with ants; octopuses (not octopi, as it turns out, since octopus is Greek, not Latin) are rapidly joining them among my favorites. Did you know that octopus tentacles are capable of independent sensory processing, even if they are severed? The genome sequence reveals a number of interesting genes involved in nerve cell function, including genes not … [Read more...] about Science Corner: You’ve Got A Lot of Nerve(s)!
Hearing God’s Voice in Nature (Scholar’s Compass)
Randy: The ASA is a network of Christians in the sciences who support one another in their faith. Our members create, review, and disseminate information about issues in science and Christian faith through a quarterly peer-reviewed journal, newsletters, annual meetings, local chapters, and a website. -- ESN Interview: Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation (7/23/2015) … [Read more...] about Hearing God’s Voice in Nature (Scholar’s Compass)