We're delighted to share an interview with Dr. Kyle Brawner, 2021 Christian Scholars Foundation-ESN Grant Recipient. Learn more about the CSF-ESN grant for junior faculty here, and please consider applying! Biography for Kyle Brawner I grew up in the Nashville, TN area and received my bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Lipscomb University in 2012. I subsequently pursued doctoral studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I researched Helicobacter pylori, the leading cause of stomach cancer. … [Read more...] about Interview with 2021 Christian Scholars Foundation-ESN Grant Recipient Kyle Brawner
faith and science
ASA Online Faith/Science Conference: July 29-Aug 1
Register here and apply for scholarships here! Join us online this summer for the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) annual faith and science conference! ESN is partnering with ASA to host early career events, and we encourage ESN members to explore the whole conference. A few highlights: Sunday Early Career Event, Hosted by ESN (1-4 EDT) Keynote Interview with mathematician Francis Su & health innovator Alynne MacLean Interactive Small Group Conversations A reception with Mars expert Roger Wiens … [Read more...] about ASA Online Faith/Science Conference: July 29-Aug 1
A Prayer of Confession for Molecular Biologists and Biochemists
We hope you find rich material for reflection in the third entry in our new series of prayers for academics in specific field areas, by Julie Reynolds. Our hope is that each prayer will encourage those in a particular subject area in the specificity of their daily work, while also giving those in other fields a glimpse into how their colleagues are glorifying God in different areas of inquiry. One consistent need we notice at ESN is a lack of readily available devotional and spiritual formation material addressed to the … [Read more...] about A Prayer of Confession for Molecular Biologists and Biochemists
Next ESN Conversation Oct. 31: Creating Great Faith/Science Conversations
Save the Date: Thursday Oct. 31, Noon US Eastern Time How can a thriving faith/science group help you start broader conversations with friends and colleagues, whatever their worldviews? How do you launch a faith/science small group and build community over time? How do you tackle controversial questions in a healthy way? Join a videochat with several of the authors of ESN's new book Science and Faith to explore creating great conversations in your church or on campus. Our panel of experienced faith/science conversation … [Read more...] about Next ESN Conversation Oct. 31: Creating Great Faith/Science Conversations
Faith Across The Multiverse Book Club Event
Beginning September 30th, join us for a grand conversation on Faith across the Multiverse: Parables from Modern Science with author, Andy Walsh. Yes, that's the weekly ESN science blogger! Since Andy's part of our network, I thought I'd ask him a few quick questions: … [Read more...] about Faith Across The Multiverse Book Club Event