Edward P. Hammons Center for Scientific Studies
The Edward P. Hammons Center for Scientific Studies was formed to show, by example, how science and Christianity are not only compatible, but also synergistic. The Center operates with the presupposition that science as observed truth need not conflict with revealed truth. We believe that God created an orderly universe and gave humans the ability and the mandate to investigate and understand it, so God's glory will be recognized in his creation. The Center works to encourage excellence in research and publication by our faculty, and to recognize excellent research by students; to foster thoughtful discussion among faculty from all disciplines of current topics in science, especially as it relates to faith; to raise awareness among Union faculty and students of research and writing by members of the Union community; and to enhance comprehension of science among Christians in the wider community.
COVID-19 Research
Retired faculty member Dr. Jennifer Gruenke has published a blog discussing research related to the COVID pandemic, and has extended her analysis on her Facebook page. She is an excellent source of highly reliable information. The blog covers March – September of 2020; analysis since September has appeared primarily on her Facebook page. Linked by permission.
Blog Articles
- Jan 7, 2008 - Partners in Science by Gene Fant, Ph.D.
- Oct 8, 2007 - Delisting Endangered Species: What's Involved in Stemming the Tide? by James A. Huggins, Ph.D.
- Sep 8, 2006 - Where Are Our Priorities? by Marc Lockett, Ph.D.
- May 5, 2006 - A Look Back at Francis Crick by Carol H. Weaver, Ph.D.
- May 3, 2005 - God’s Creatures on the Brink of Extinction: A Christian Perspective by James A. Huggins, Ph.D.
Recent Book Reviews
- James A. Huggins, Ph.D. reviews "One Man's Owl" by Bernd Heinrich (Published December 13, 1993)
- Carol H. Weaver, Ph.D. reviews "Caring for Mother: A Daughter’s Long Goodbye" by Virginia Stem Owens (Published May 21, 2007)
- James A. Huggins, Ph.D. reviews "Predator-Prey Dynamics: The Role of Olfaction" by Michael R. Conover (Published March 30, 2007)
- James A. Huggins, Ph.D. reviews "The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth" by E.O. Wilson (Published September 10, 2007)
- James A. Huggins, Ph.D. reviews "Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival" by Bernd Heinrich (Published January 7, 2003)
Goals
- To encourage excellence in scientific research and publication
- To foster a constructive interaction between science and the Christian faith
- To analyze the ethical implications of scientific theory and practice
- To promote scientific literacy.
The Center serves as the umbrella organization for Union's Institutional Review Board to assist with human subject research.
About Edward P. Hammons
Edward P. Hammons was a Trustee and longtime friend and supporter of the university before dying suddenly of DIC syndrome in November 1998. A native of Forrest City, Ark., Hammons established the O.P. and Evalyn Hammons Chair of Pre-Medical Studies and the Hammons Endowed Scholarship Fund with a major gift to Union in 1997.
"Dr. Edward P. Hammons was a man with a Kingdom of God agenda. He lived his life for the good of others and was generous with his time and resources for the cause of Christian higher education in particular and other numerous, benevolent causes." -- Union President David S. Dockery
