Science Series Begins with Evolution

Dr. Kenneth Miller, professor of biology at Brown University, will present “Time to Abandon Darwin? Evolution in an Age of Genomics” on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 pm in Raymond Concert Hall, Rhodes Arts Center. The talk is free and open to the public.

 

In his lecture, Dr. Miller, a well-known author, speaker, and critic of intelligent design, will discuss how recent developments in genomics research have added to the evidence that supports evolutionary theory. Dr. Miller has been featured in the New York Times, NOVA, and The Colbert Report. He is also the co-author of the textbook used by the introductory biology classes at Northfield Mount Hermon school.

 

Dr. Miller’s book, Finding Darwin’s God, is currently available in the school’s bookstore. Dr. Miller will be available to sign copies of his book following the Tuesday night lecture.

 

Dr. Miller will follow his public talk with class visits on March 31 and a lecture for students and faculty entitled “Darwin, God, and Design: America's Continuing Problem with Evolution.” The second talk, which is not open to the public, will explore evolutionary theory through the lenses of science, faith, religion, and politics. 

 

The Science for the 21^st Century speaker series brings nationally known speakers to the NMH campus to promote interest in science and scientific topics. Members of the NMH community, including students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends, are welcome to attend the series lectures.