Katy Hinman

What drives the motivation and joy of those who work in the scientific enterprise?

Join AAAS DoSER for December Dialogues on Dec. 10! This hybrid event will bring together speakers to discuss where they find inspiration in their scientific work & their communities. Register: https://bit.ly/49TLOmN

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So excited for this year's December Dialogues! Hear from scientists sharing personal stories of the joy they find in their work. Reception for in-person attendees to build community and share your own story or join us online. Find out more and register at bit.ly/2025DecDialo....

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Hear @revbatgirl.bsky.social make the case that science & religion don’t need to be rivals. Watch her #Scopes100 talk: Science and (not versus) Religion: https://loom.ly/YMxW8vA
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Photo of Katy Hinman speaking at a podium with a remote in hand. Slide text reads “Katy Hinman — Science and (not versus) Religion.” Logos for Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt, NCSE (National Center for Science Education), and Vanderbilt University appear along the bottom, with a small chalkboard graphic labeled “Science / Religion” at right.

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All talks from Session VI: The Relationship of #Evolution and Religion are online! https://loom.ly/4IBdeAk

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Apply for a Grant - Science for Seminaries Application information for AAAS DoSER's Science Engagement for Congregational Flourishing project.

Applications are open for AAAS DoSER’s Science Engagement for Congregational Flourishing grant! Grants support continuing ed / lifelong learning programs for pastors and congregational leaders engaging with science topics. Learn more & apply by Sept 15: www.scienceforseminaries.org/apply-for-a-...

APPLY BY MAY 23 for the new AAAS K-12 STEMM Catalyst pilot initiative. We are seeking applicants who have a passion for STEMM education and demonstrated commitment to increasing access to STEMM learning opportunities.

Do you have suggestions for how to identify AI written pieces and/or what outlets are prone to using AI instead of human writers?

Episode 1.1, An Interview with Dr. Katy Hinman from the Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Science and Spirituality for the Curious · Episode

Want something to listen to this weekend? Check out the new podcast "Science and Spirituality for the Curious" from the Science and Spirituality Institute. Episode 1 features an interview with yours truly! You can find it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/0R3s...

For those frustrated by the way the "dire wolves" thing is being reported, know that @realsciline.bsky.social is a great resource for journalists that need reliable science resources! If you are reaching out to editors or reporters, it's a constructive way to help them do better in the future.

Churches confront mass federal layoffs | UMNews.org Pastoral care, prayer and protests are some of the ways United Methodist congregations are supporting church members and others affected by the Trump administration’s drastic cuts. Heather Hahn…

Pastoral care, prayer and protests are some of the ways United Methodist congregations are supporting church members and others affected by the Trump administration’s drastic cuts.

Most Christian American religious leaders silently believe in climate change, and informing their congregation can help open dialogue | PNAS Religious leaders shape the attitudes and beliefs of their congregations. In a nationally representative sample of U.S. religious leaders (N = 1,60...

Been waiting for PNAS to put this online.

A representative survey shows that 90% of US faith leaders accept the evidence for human driven climate change, 60% accept that humanity is the primary driver. Only a quarter mention this to their congregants more than once.

Why People of Faith Should Defend Scientific Research - The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina By Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr. You may have seen the recent headlines about scientists across the country protesting and raising awareness of the impact of recent federal funding cuts …

Very grateful for Dr. Graves' work and words! www.episdionc.org/blog/why-peo...

A Bridge Between Worlds An evening of deep dialogue and connection featuring a panel of 5 profound scientists exploring meaning in the age of science.

So excited to be part of this event on April 3! I get to be part of a conversation with Dr. Alan Lightman, Dr. Scarlet Soriano, Dr. Neil Theise, and Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn. Come check it out! www.eventbrite.sg/e/a-bridge-b...

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Spot, a yellow four- legged robot, walks around an obstacle course.

Dr. Katy Hinman speaks at the Boston Museum of Science planetarium in front of a full auditorium. The blue screen above her head reads "God, science, and our search for meaning. "

What a great end to a fantastic conference! #AAASmtg #AAAS2025
- with @revbatgirl.bsky.social at the Boston Museum of Science

Don’t miss the closing party of #AAASmtg at the Boston Museum of Science!

So excited for tonight’s farewell party at the Boston Museum of Science. Join DoSER for a special showing of the planetarium show “God, Science, and our Search for Meaning” #AAASmtg

Full house this morning at the DoSER breakfast! Hope you'll join us for our #AAASmtg session at 4pm at the AAAS Corner in the Expo to hear about our work bringing climate engagement to theological education!

*talk about possibilities (or *talk about your take on possibilities) 😄

At the #AAASmtg in Boston? Join us Friday morning for breakfast and the chance to take about opportunities and possibilities at the intersection of science and religion!

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🌟 @revbatgirl.bsky.social (AAAS DoSER director) explores how #ScienceCommunication enhances public understanding of #evolution. Join her at the #ScopesSymposium! "Science, Ethics, and Religion"

📅 July 13, 2025 | @ncse.bsky.social
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Clergy United in Diversity: The Power and Importance of Respecting Human Dignity Communities are stronger, and the individuals within those communities are healthier, both physically and spiritually, when people are not…

1000s of #clergy just released a statement explaining the importance of #diversity #science #religion #truth & #inclusion. Together we need to push back on actions placing all of this, and us, under attack. Please read the statement and share it widely. Join us at The Clergy Letter Project.

If you’re at #AGU24 or just in DC and are interested in conversations at the intersection of science, religion, and society join us at AAAS from 5:30 to 7 for a chance to mix and mingle (and snack).

One last reminder that you can join us tonight for December Dialogues! "Perspectives on Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future" starts at 5:30pm ET sciencereligiondialogue.org/events/persp...

So excited for this year's December Dialogues, coming up tomorrow! Join us for "Perspectives on Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future" at 5:30pm ET sciencereligiondialogue.org/events/persp...

Making science accessible

What one thing would you change about the training or careers in your field to improve accessibility for people with visible and/or invisible disabilities?

In 2020, #NextGenSci asked young scientists this question: scim.ag/3ZAciUH #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities

For my first post on Bluesky (after lurking for several months), I'm excited to promote this year's December Dialogues! Join us on 12/11 at 5:30 pm Eastern for a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of research on and use of psychedelics. sciencereligiondialogue.org/events/persp...

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