When Matt Lunsford decided to write on what it means to be a Christian in Mathematics, he modeled his extended essay, A Christian Mathematician's Apology, after an earlier essay, A Mathematician's Apology, by G. H. Hardy. The first described finding his vocation, the second on the integrated life, and the third on redeeming the discipline. In this final part of his essay, he addresses what it means to "think Christianly" about both his scholarship and his pedagogy. We appreciate Matt sharing this essay with us. Let … [Read more...] about A Christian Mathematician’s Apology: Thinking Christianly
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Science Corner: S-U-C-C-E-S… Leave off the Last ‘S’ for Science!
Since I'm interested in the challenges of science communication, I enjoyed this exploration of how to apply the science of communication to communicating science. (Although I'm not overly fond of the terms 'science denial' or 'science denier' for reasons related to my thinking here.) Even if science isn't your thing, the very practical insights and tips are relevant to any situation where you are communicating with people who understand the world differently from yourself. For example, the advice seems just as … [Read more...] about Science Corner: S-U-C-C-E-S… Leave off the Last ‘S’ for Science!