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Forensic Science, Death, and the Public: Towards Effective and Compassionate Communication
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Forensic Science, Death, and the Public: Towards Effective and Compassionate Communication

Elizabeth DiGangi discusses engagement with the families of the Northern Arapaho tribe who were buried at the Carlisle Indian Industrial…
Acknowledging Worldviews: A Proactive Strategy for Engagement with Science
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Acknowledging Worldviews: A Proactive Strategy for Engagement with Science

Constance Bertka discusses a Cultural and Religious Sensitivity teaching resource for AP biology that acknowledges potential controversies, encourages respect, and…
Situating Anthropological Genetics within Local Beliefs in Pastoral Kenya
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Situating Anthropological Genetics within Local Beliefs in Pastoral Kenya

Carla Handley discusses a study measuring genetic variation among the Turkana, Borana, Rendille, and Samburu pastoral ethnic groups of northern…
The Impact of Changing Religious Practices on Orangutan Fieldwork & Conservation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
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The Impact of Changing Religious Practices on Orangutan Fieldwork & Conservation in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Cheryl Knott demonstrates how the local staff at Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesia integrates orangutan conservation with religious practices. At…
Astronomy Engagement with Diverse Publics 1
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Astronomy Engagement with Diverse Publics

Salman Hameed discusses considering faith and worldview when doing public engagement with astronomy.
Of Minds and Machines: What Artificial Intelligence Tells Us About Ourselves 2
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Of Minds and Machines: What Artificial Intelligence Tells Us About Ourselves

Maithilee Kunda and Paul Scherz discuss the forefront of AI research and its societal implications at the 2017 DoSER Holiday…
The Paris Agreement & Leveraging Religious Support for Climate Policy
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The Paris Agreement & Leveraging Religious Support for Climate Policy

Garnering support for climate action is most effective when it takes into account personal values and religious convictions, speakers said…
Holiday Lecture - Advancing Together: Cooperation and Creativity in Human Evolution 1
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Holiday Lecture – Advancing Together: Cooperation and Creativity in Human Evolution

Agustín Fuentes suggests that human advances stem from a uniquely human cocktail of creativity and collaboration.
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Spiritual Formation Foundations

This course discusses biblical, historical, and theological aspects of Christian formation, including the holistic and other models, as these are…
Religious Communities, Science, Scientists, and Perceptions: A Comprehensive Survey 1
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Religious Communities, Science, Scientists, and Perceptions: A Comprehensive Survey

Speakers discuss preliminary survey results on how religious communities view science and scientists, and how scientists view people of faith.…