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Science Corner: Of Barks & Bytes

June 11, 2025 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

Move over, Nintendo Switch 2--there's a new video game sheriff in town. Sure, the graphics are pretty rudimentary, and the controls are idiosyncratic. But how can you not be charmed by seals playing a video game--for science! Check out the link for a brief video clip. The "game" models features of a swim at various depths, and the seals interact in a way that indicates they understand what direction of travel is implied by the simulation. The results provide scientists insights into what cues seals use to navigate. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Of Barks & Bytes

Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: behavioral science research, creativity, funding, gaming, innovation, science, science corner

ESN Focus Groups – Sign Up and Share Your Ideas!

May 29, 2025 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

The Emerging Scholars Network wants to hear and learn from you!  As we seek to live out the vision of developing scholars following Jesus together, we want to know what this looks like in today’s environment – both for scholars seeking an academic position and those looking to work outside the academy.  How can ESN best support the ongoing formation of scholars as followers of Jesus and as thriving scholars, whether that’s online or on campus? Here's how you can help. Pray for fruitful conversations and wisdom … [Read more...] about ESN Focus Groups – Sign Up and Share Your Ideas!

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Resources for ESN Members

Sharing the Scholar’s Journey

May 22, 2025 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

Summer Reading and Writing Group for Emerging Scholars This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” - Jeremiah 6:16 Join other emerging scholars (grad students, post-docs, early career faculty) to walk in the good way this summer as we engage in community, spiritual formation, and faith/scholarship integration while on the scholars’ journey. discuss short readings share your own … [Read more...] about Sharing the Scholar’s Journey

Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice

Science Corner: “From a Certain Point of View”

May 14, 2025 by Andy Walsh Leave a Comment

photograph of boulder in foreground and rocky hills in background; the boulder appears taller because of foreshortening and the angle of the photo

That infamous line from Star Wars is just one of many popular suggestions that truth is in the eye of the beholder. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." "Missing the forest for the trees." The film Rashomon and its numerous imitators. The parable of the blind men describing just the part of an elephant they can touch. The meme of two people standing on either side of a numeral which could either be a 9 or a 6. Our language and our culture are rich with illustrations of how perspective and perception shape our … [Read more...] about Science Corner: “From a Certain Point of View”

Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: germ theory, miasma theory, perspective, perspectives, public health, science, science corner, scientific method

Encouraging One Another

April 17, 2025 by Jamie Noyd Leave a Comment

Last summer as I walked along the Camino de Santiago I was grateful for many companions.  First, there were the four women with whom I was walking. Each day we paired off based on our pace and our souls. Many times I chose to walk behind in solitude. Yet, I was thankful after several hours of silence that someone was there to walk together again. Then new companions crossed my path each day, most for only a few minutes or an hour. There was one woman we ran into four or more times over our week-long pilgrimage who … [Read more...] about Encouraging One Another

Filed Under: Life in the Academy Tagged With: community, Hebrews

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