Response to Jordan Lee Jordan Lee, in her recent Daily Trojan column “Science and faith are not exclusive” (4/13/11), contributes to what she describes as “the false dilemma — faith in religion or faith in science.” She quotes a recent speaker, Dr. Peter Atkins, as saying that “a scientist who believes in God is [...]
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Science and faith aren’t exclusive
Faithful academics are leading the way in a complex debate about religion in science.
Read the rest of this article »Modern science tries to grow meat
Meat has always been a straightforward means of sustenance. In fact, little has changed since those good ol’ caveman days, when crude-but-effective spears fashioned out of nothing more than a sturdy hardwood log and sharpened flint were used to bring down buffalo, goat or other animals of choice. Nowadays, we raise the animals in sheds. [...]
Read the rest of this article »Few Latino students enter science fields
A new USC study found that disproportionately fewer Latinos pursue science or math degrees.
Read the rest of this article »Animal testing one of many options
Although the idea of consuming animals for gustatory pleasure disgusts many of us, including non-vegetarians, most have grown up eating meat, conditioned to ignore the fact that between those two buns lies a sizzling chunk of cow corpse. Invasive biomedical animal research, however, is not something we witness or participate in daily, so it’s a [...]
Read the rest of this article »Scientific pursuits should not be feared
When I was little, I dribbled a fistful of soil into my mouth out of curiosity about its flavor. The yearning to learn the characteristics of our world is widespread. To some, the compulsion manifests itself in odd ways, but seekers of truth are a common species, curious always about everything: the origins of the [...]
Read the rest of this article »Chemistry professor honored for mentorship
Hanna Reisler started Women in Science and Engineering and works with undergraduates and graduates.
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