Saturday, February 28, 2009

Reconciling Faith and Science (MP3) by Dr. James Spann - 2/5/09

Dr. James Spann of the NASA Science and Exploration Research Office gave a presentation on "Reconciling Faith and Science," relating his pilgrimage as a believer in the scientific community.

Jim Spann is head of the NASA MSFC Science and Exploration Research Office. He has a BS in Math and Physics from Ouachita Baptist University and a PhD in Physics from the University of Arkansas. His research interests range from aerosol chemistry, interaction of micron-sized particles with radiation and plasmas, auroral physics, and far-ultraviolet imaging technology. Recently he has been engaged in articulating strategic astrophysical, heliophysical and Earth observing science that can be done from the Moon. He is actively engaged in various ministries at Willowbrook Baptist Church in Huntsville.