Category Archives: Education

Information vs. wonder

Posted on July 9, 2022 by admin

“I’m very concerned that our society is much more concerned with information than wonder, in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? … Oh my, this is a noisy world.” (video) — MisterRogersQuotes (@MisterRogersSay) July 8, 2022 “I’m … Continue reading →

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14 books on a deserted island

Posted on March 10, 2022 by admin

Russell Moore asks what 12 books one would want to have near if one were stranded on a deserted island for the rest of one’s life. I can’t do it. For me, 14 is the minimum! So here are my … Continue reading →

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Bandersnatch

Posted on January 24, 2022 by admin

A desperate dilemma confronts writers, artists, and students in these times: Authentic creative endeavor is always embedded in friendship and community. Yet both friendship and community seem increasingly remote and elusive. This is why I find myself recommending Diana Glyer’s … Continue reading →

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The spirit of Truman State University

Posted on August 17, 2020 by admin

Zac Burden’s rallying call to students at Truman embarking upon this extraordinary fall semester.

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Love, Kirksville

Posted on July 20, 2020 by admin

Ah, my home town has sent a love letter to my alma mater, and it makes me long for both. As my first chemistry teacher used to say, “When you’re tired of Kirksville, you’re tired of living!” Thank you, Mayor … Continue reading →

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An emotional commitment to ignorance

Posted on June 19, 2020 by admin

“Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance” – Jane Elliott While Jane Elliott was ostracized for conducting her blue eyes/brown eyes educational experiment back in 1968, the objections from her colleagues and community were not because she manipulated the third … Continue reading →

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BioLogos conversation on Why Black Lives Matter for Science and Faith

Posted on June 16, 2020 by admin

On June 16, an exemplary evangelical science and religion organization, BioLogos, hosted a conversation on “Why Black Lives Matter for Science and Faith” featuring Bishop Claude Alexander, Deborah Haarsma, Lynette Strickland, and Harvey Clemons Jr. I am excited to see … Continue reading →

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Shape of the Earth II

Posted on May 4, 2020 by admin

My thanks go to Chuck Rice, president of the OKC Astro Club, for inviting me to present a program for the monthly meeting this coming Friday. This video addresses: When did people discover that the Earth is round? Was their … Continue reading →

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Early Earth Science Controversies: Mass Extinctions and Ice Ages

Posted on January 30, 2020 by admin

Last Thursday night I presented a public talk to kick off a new year-long series to promote scientific literacy. See the coverage on the front page of the Norman Transcript. It’s a joy to participate in an event with area … Continue reading →

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My address in the Universe

Posted on January 24, 2020 by admin

My address in the Universe (PDF) Years ago I created an activity on the grandeur of the universe which parents could complete with their children. It was ideal for those long nights waiting up for an eclipse or meteor shower. … Continue reading →

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