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Dear Colleague,
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2019, I want to express our sincere gratitude for the generous response to our annual fund appeal in December. In the season of giving, we were so encouraged by the many donations received and your tangible expression of support. Thank you so very much!
After our first big snowstorm of the season here in Boston, it’s a beautiful white winter wonderland outside. And I’m delighted to be leaving subzero temperatures today to head to warm and sunny California.
Leslie and I are looking forward to attending the Katharine Hayhoe event at Azusa Pacific University tomorrow as well as the Southern California Winter Day Conference at Westmont College on Saturday. Please take note of several ASA items of interest as well as important ASA events happening around the U.S. and Canada this winter. We hope to see you at one these meetings.
As always, we love hearing from you, so feel free to drop us a line anytime.
Joyfully in Christ,
Vicki
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Plans for ASA 2019—Our 74th Annual Meeting
Please mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a great weekend filled with exceptional scholarship, meaningful fellowship, and terrific networking!
The call for abstracts is out! Learn more and submit your abstract here. The theme of ASA 2019 is Exploring Creation, combining the scientific aspect of exploration with the theological concept of the natural world as creation. This theme epitomizes the work of the ASA, focusing on understanding science and related fields in the context of our Christian faith. As such, contributed papers that focus on topics that explore topics which relate science and Christian faith are invited.
View the ASA 2019 Annual Meeting Page, with speakers, events and more!
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Great Response for the Annual Fund!
$150,000 Goal
We are so grateful for the most generous response to our annual fund appeal. We have just $22,909 left to fundraise by March 31, 2019, to meet our FY19 goal. Thank you very much for your faithful support!
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Shalom in a Changing Climate: The Science, Theology and Practice of Creation Care in Anthropocene
- With Katharine Hayhoe
Sponsored by the ASA, CRIS (Center for Research in Science), and SCIO (Scholarship & Christianity in Oxford). Contact Louise Huang at lhuang@apu.edu for more information.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 3–4 pm
Azusa Pacific University
Segerstrom Perry Lecture Hall
Azusa, CA
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Southern California Winter Day Conference
Saturday, January 26, 2019,10 am–5 pm
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
Plenary Talks and Events
"The Atmosphere of Titan" - Jonathan Mitchell, University of California, Los Angeles Astronomer
"God or No God: That is the Question" - Michael Bowers, University of California Santa Barbara
The conference will also feature a variety of contributed talks, posters, panel discussions, and book reviews on a variety of topics related to science and faith. A light lunch will be provided and there will be times for fellowship and discussion.
Mark your calendar for this annual conference. Registration is open through the day of the meeting.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
"Science Transcending Boundaries"
February 14–17, 2019 in Washington, DC.
There are a number of Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) events, including workshops on public science engagement, two special sessions during the annual meeting, and a reception. In addition, the ASA will be hosting a dinner immediately following the DoSER reception for ASA members. Stay tuned for the location and time.
Please contact Mike Beidler, DC chapter leader, at mike.beidler@gmail.com to RSVP for the ASA dinner. Learn more about the AAAS DoSER events here.
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Rocky Mountain Local Chapter/Colorado Christian University Student Chapter Events
ASA Meet and Greet!
January 30, 2019, 6:00 PM, Colorado Christian University
Come, enjoy free pizza, and learn what the ASA is all about while meeting current members. Learn more and RSVP here.
ASA Chapter Meeting
January 31, 7–9 pm
Colorado State University
Lowry Sudent Center
Viewing of Ian Hutchinson’s 2017 Annual Meeting Keynote “Technical and Spiritual Challenges of Sustainable Energy” with live Q&A via Skype from Ian Hutchinson. Contact grayt2@gmail.com for more info.
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Katharine Hayhoe Video Lecture with Q&A
February 21, 2019
Colorado Christian University
Come hear evangelical climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe in her video lecture from ASA 2017. Following the lecture, we will have Q&A and discussion about our role in creation care as Christians. Student ASA members (and all students interested) will meet for fellowship and dinner BEFORE the lecture. Dinner provided. Contact Lynn Billman at lynnbillman@gmail.com or Julie Woodman at jwoodman@ccu.edu for details and learn more about the event here.
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Conference on Faith and Science
Friday, March 22–23, 2019
You are invited to the Conference on Faith and Science (COFAS) at Arizona State University! COFAS is your opportunity to engage with leaders in various disciplines. University students, professors, and professionals in these STEM fields are invited to join us in "Pursuing Science and Christian Faith for Human Flourishing." For more information please contact Ben Sanders at ben@churchonmill.org or visit the COFAS website.
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Perspectives on Science & Christian Faith Highlights
The December 2018 issue of the journal is now available online here. The focus topic is Addiction; don't miss Robin Pals Rylaarsdam's article The Genetics of Addiction.
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Leslie on the Radio
Leslie continues to co-host on the Apologetics.com radio show with the Christian Exchange. We have posted her most recent interviews on our website. Click here to listen. Keep checking back for more episodes.
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The American Scientific Affiliation
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