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.
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Week in Review: Connections Edition
Here's the top five articles, books, websites, etc., that we've been reading or thinking about the past week. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. In addition, if you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. Duncan Urges 'Revolutionary Change' in Nation's Teacher-Training Programs (Kelly Field, Chronicle of Higher Education, October 21, 2009): Do you agree with the Secretary of Education Arne Duncan who recently called attention … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Connections Edition
Week in Review: Science, Religion, and Waffles Edition
Welcome to this week's Week in Review! If you have your own link or suggestion, please add it to the comments, or email it to Tom or Mike. From Tom I received a forward of the First Things online survey of religion at America's colleges and universities. What do you think of online surveys? Below's the point of the survey First Things online survey. Question: Do you have any stories to share, like the one in the comments section, i.e., Seal of approval? Presence of Moses on KU symbol gives rise to burning … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Science, Religion, and Waffles Edition