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Science, Faith and Public PolicyAmerican Scientific Affiliation
Annual Meeting 2010
July 30-August 2, 2010Washington, DC
“And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14
Location: Catholic University of
AmericaNear downtownWashington , DC
Program will feature:
Tracks:• Biomedical Research and Health Policy • Energy and Environmental Policy• Engineering Policy and Appropriate Technology• Space Policy• Science Education and Policy• New Frontiers in Bioethics• Panel : Being a Christian in the Workplace: Walking
the Walk
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
• Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), House Science Committee
• Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, Astronomer and ASA President 2010
• Dr. Richard Cizik, Senior Fellow, United Nations Foundation
• Dr. Sara Miles, Founding Dean Emerita, Esperanza College, Eastern University
• Dr. Stanley Bull, Associate Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Plenary on Biomedical Research Policy – To Be Announced
Tentative schedule:
Friday: Sunday:-Field trips -Ecumenical Worship Service-Opening Dinner -Plenary Sessions-Evening Plenary Session -Concurrent SymposiaSaturday: -ASA Business Meeting-Plenary Sessions-Concurrent Symposia Monday:-Banquet dinner -Plenary Session-Early Career Evening Event -Concurrent Symposia-Committee Meetings -Lunch and Departure
Pre-Meeting WorkshopsFriday July 30, 2010
A Short History of American Religion and Science
Dr. Ted Davis, Messiah CollegeLectures:– Religion and Science in Antebellum America– Religion and Science after Darwin– William Jennings Bryan and the Scopes Trial– Religion and Science in Modern America
Note: Limited seats, for registration see ASA website
Pre-Meeting WorkshopsFriday July 30, 2010
Scripture, Science and Origins: An Overview
Dr. Denis LamoureuxSt. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta
Lectures:- Beyond the “Evolution” vs. “Creation” Debate- Intelligent Design in Nature: Delusion or Divine Revelation?- Evolutionary Creation: a Christian Approach to Evolution
Note: Limited seats, for registration see ASA website
CUA’s Walter J.Pryzbyla Center
Pryzbyla Center Grand Hall (Poster Area)
Affordable Housing Will Be Available on Campus (but this photo is of the Law School!)
CUA Dorm Accommodations
For those who prefer hotel accommodations, there are many hotels in the downtown DC area.
Flather Hall
Things to See in DC
See the CapitolFrom the Balcony of theNewseum
Supreme Court White House
Museum of the American Indian
Renwick Gallery
National Gallery of Art
Air and Space Museum
Commercial Space Rocket Space Shuttle (Udvar-Hazy Museum)
• Original Wright flyer• Original Spirit of St. Louis• Original Apollo 11 capsule • Moon lander• NASA spacecraft• Russian spacecraft
Douglas Skyrocket
Walk along Pennsylvania
Avenueto the new
Capitol Visitor Center!
Franciscan Monastery at CUA
Take the free tour of the “catacombs”
Sightseeing for Scientists:
National Aquarium Pandas at National Zoo
Museum of Natural History: Hope Diamond , Rubies in Gems & Minerals Hall
Guided Tours:• NASA Goddard Space Flight Center• Smithsonian Natural History Museum
(inside)• National Shrine & Franciscan Monastery• Catholic University Science Laboratories• National Cathedral
Field Trip
• C&O Canal Boat Ride and Great Falls Nature Walk
Plus many more possible field trips to do on your own:White House Mount VernonCapitol Smithsonian MuseumsMonuments Shenandoah Nat’l Park
2010 ASA Annual Meeting
• Program Chair: Dr. Susan Daniels– [email protected]
• Local Arrangements Chair: Paul Arveson – [email protected]
• Visit www.asa3.org for updates and details
Blessings, and hope to see you there!
