On Saturday, for Earth Day, activists in 600 cities around the world assembled in support of science education, science funding and science-driven policy. I participated in the Pittsburgh event. I wanted to express my support for common goals. I wanted to participate with my local science and technology community, which has provided me with education and employment and has been a vital part of the region in the post-steel era. And I wanted to experience the event for myself, to see who would be there and hear what they … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Taking Science into the Streets
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Science Corner: Mail to the Chief
For better or worse, science topics haven't been a big part of the conversation around the current US election cycle. Job creation and healthcare costs obviously factor more directly into the daily lives of many voters. On the other hand, well, let's just say I would have liked to replace a few of the debate questions to learn more of what the candidates are thinking about climate change or gene editing. Granted I am always up for more science, but it's not unthinkable. Sixteen years ago, stem cell research featured … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Mail to the Chief
American Scientific Affiliation Posts 2010 Annual Meeting Audios
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