• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Emerging Scholars Blog

InterVarsity's Emerging Scholars Network

DONATE
  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Our Bloggers
    • ESN Writing Inquiries
    • Commenting Policy
  • Reading Lists
  • Scholar’s Compass
    • Scholar’s Compass Discussion Guide
    • Scholar’s Compass Posts
    • Scholar’s Compass Booklet
  • Connect
    • Membership
    • Events
    • Donate
    • Contact Us

science in review

Science in Review: On the Couch with Dr. Know

December 13, 2017 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

Rendered 3D image of a psychiatric patient lying on a couch, speaking with a seated therapist.

As a researcher for a public health software company, I have experimented a little with predictive models of health-related outcomes. Mainly I have focused on population-level predictions -- e.g. how many flu cases to expect this winter in a given county -- but on one occasion I tried to predict which individual patients would eventually experience a drug overdose necessitating a visit to an emergency department. Statistically, the results were encouraging, although on further inspection I realized that mainly my model … [Read more...] about Science in Review: On the Couch with Dr. Know

Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: AI and Christianity series, artificial intelligence, mental health, science, science in review, Social Media

Science in Review: Meet the New Boss, v4.8.23 of the Old Boss

December 6, 2017 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

Photo of WALL-E toy

A few years ago, I received a letter informing me that I needed to get new, color-coded waste barrels because our township was implementing a new robotic waste collection program. My inner tech geek was excited, although I'm not really sure what I expected. I knew autonomous vehicle technology was not (and still is not) at the point where a driverless truck would just be let loose on the streets to collect trash and recycling. The high-tech scenario was such a vehicle with humans onboard to monitor and be a safety … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Meet the New Boss, v4.8.23 of the Old Boss

Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Science and Faith Tagged With: AI and Christianity series, artificial intelligence, cyborg, science, science in review, work

Science in Review: Reformation Comes to the Book of Nature

November 1, 2017 by Andy Walsh 2 Comments

Photo of Playmobil Martin Luther figure

This week we observe the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's hammer stroke heard 'round the world, a milestone in the broader Reformation movements that redefined the European landscape for centuries. While Luther's concerns were theological, change came to many corners of the cultural world, even the sciences. Thus even a notable scientific journal like Nature is sharing a remembrance of Luther, albeit with the twist that maybe the emergence of Protestantism did not influence science so much as we might think. … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Reformation Comes to the Book of Nature

Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: Galileo, Martin Luther, Reformation, science, science in review

Science Book Review: Jesus, Beginnings, and Science

October 25, 2017 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

Cropped portion of Jesus, Beginnings and Science title treatment.

Jesus, Beginnings, and Science from ESN contributor David Vosburg and his wife Kate Vosburg is a significant change of pace from the book we've been discussing recently, Quantum Physics and Theology. On some level though, the Vosburgs' aim is the same as Polkinghorne's: encourage readers to consider or continue following Jesus even as they study science. The approach here is to provide a discussion guide for communities large and small looking to have a conversation about where science, especially contemporary science, … [Read more...] about Science Book Review: Jesus, Beginnings, and Science

Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion, Science and Faith Tagged With: david vosburg, jesus beginnings and science, kate vosburg, science, science in review

Next Steps for ESN — Science Edition

August 30, 2017 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

Looking at Tom's Next Steps posts, I realized I am (not coincidentally) also coming up on 5 years blogging for ESN. So I thought I'd share a few "next steps" thoughts of my own. I especially want to highlight future editions of the blog book club. I enjoyed reading along with you and being able to chat here in the comments and via video chats, so I want to see if we can make that a more regular feature. … [Read more...] about Next Steps for ESN — Science Edition

Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: ASA Annual Meeting 2018, blog book club, Next Steps for ESN series, science, science book club, science in review

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 14
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Become a Member

Membership is Free. Sign up and receive our monthly newsletter and access ESN member benefits.

Join ESN Today

Scholar’s Compass Booklet

Scholar's Compass Booklet

Click here to get your copy

Top Posts

  • Quote: C. S. Lewis on Giving Our Life to God
  • A Prayer for Summer Break
  • Science Book Review: Unthinkable - An Extraordinary Journey through the World's Strangest Brains
  • Christianity and Human Rights: Back to Basics
  • Quote: Chesterton on Childlike Delight

Facebook Posts

Facebook Posts

Footer

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Recent Posts

  • ESN Focus Groups – Sign Up and Share Your Ideas!
  • Sharing the Scholar’s Journey
  • Science Corner: “From a Certain Point of View”

Article Categories

Footer Logo
© 2025 InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA®. All rights reserved.
InterVarsity, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, and the InterVarsity logo are trademarks of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and its affiliated companies.

Member of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us