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At 2002, 8 were Prof.At 2020, 10 are Profand 3 were Reader.[OR] Interest in creationism amongst British scientists can be gauged from the list

<p>The intellectual credibility of creationism is indicated by the list of twenty seven signatories to the following letter, which was sent<ref>Dean C, "Let's Teach Science Pupils How To Think", Times Educational Supplement, 26 April 2002.</ref> to the UK government in 2002. Twenty years on, ten of the signatories are Professors or Emeritus ProfessorsEight were professors and three were readers.

<p>The Rt Hon Estelle Morris, MP<br /> Secretary of State for Education and Skills</p> <p>copies to:</p> <p>Sir William Stubbs, Chairman QCA<br /> Mr Mike Tomlinson, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, Ofsted<br /> Mr Andrew Adonis, Policy Unit</p> <p>Dear Secretary of State</p> <bp>Teaching of Origins in SchoolsTEACHING OF ORIGINS IN SCHOOLS</bp> <p>The undersigned academics, scientists and educationists are deeply concerned that the reasonable position taken by the QCA in National Curriculum science and by Ofsted concerning the teaching of origins at secondary level has been challenged.  (We write as a group of individuals and consequently the views expressed do not necessarily represent the view of those organisations with which we are associated).</p> <p>The National Curriculum requires that Darwinian evolution is put across as the dominant scientific theory but also requires that pupils are taught &quot;how scientific controversies can result from different ways of interpreting empirical data&quot;. Science should be taught with the critical appraisal of alternative theories. Such debate concerning opposing theories provides rigour in scientific method and contributes to the development of critical thinking by pupils.</p> <p>We find it most inappropriate that some well-meaning scientists have given the impression that there can only be one scientific view concerning origins.  By doing so they are going way beyond the limits of empirical science which has to recognise, at the very least, severe limitations concerning origins.  No one has proved experimentally the idea that large variations can emerge from simpler life forms in an unbroken ascendancy to man.  A large body of scientific evidence in biology, geology and chemistry, as well as the fundamentals of information theory, strongly suggest that evolution is not the best scientific model to fit the data that we observe.</p> <p>We ask therefore that, where schools so choose, you ensure an open and honest approach to this subject under the National Curriculum, at the same time ensuring that the necessary criteria are maintained to deliver a rigorous education.</p> <p>Yours sincerely</p> <p>Andy McIntosh DSc, FIMA, CMath, FInstE, CEng<br /> Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory, University of Leeds<br /p> [2020: Emeritus Professor, University of Leeds.<refp>https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/46/professor-andy-mcintosh webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]</p> <p>Edgar Andrews BSc, PhDEdgar Andrews BSc, PhD, DSc, FInstP, FIM, CEng, CPhys.<br /> Emeritus Professor of Materials Science, University of London.<br /> [2020: Emeritus Professor, Queen Mary University of London.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Andrews webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]</p> <p>David Back BSc, PhD<br /> Professor of Pharmacology &amp; Therapeutics, University of Liverpool<br /p> [2020: Emeritus Professor<p>Stuart Burgess BSc, PhD, CEng, Liverpool University.MIMechE<refbr />https://www.virology-education.com/david-back-phd/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]Reader in Engineering Design, University of Bristol</p> <p>Stuart Burgess Sylvia Baker BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechE<MSc<br /> Reader in Engineering DesignHead, Trinity Christian School, University of BristolStalybridge<br /p> [2020: Professor, Bristol University.<refp>https:Nancy Darrall BSc, MSc, PhD, MIBiol<br />formerly Research Officer, Central Electricity Generating Board</research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/persons/stuart-c-burgess(d9aa408b-265a-46e0-9446-b3d77d3477dc).html webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.p></refp>]Graham Everest BSc, PhD <br /> [2020: James Clayton Prize 2019Professor of Mathematics, IMechE.University of East Anglia</p><refp>https:Ian Fuller BSc, PhD <br />Lecturer in Physical Geography, Northumbria University</www.imeche.org/careers-educationp><p>Nick Fuller BSc, PhD <br /scholarships>Post-and-awardsdoctoral research (Molecular Biology), University of Warwick</prestige-awards/James-Clayton-Prize/2019-james-clayton-prize-professor-stuart-burgess webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]p><p>Colin Garner BTech, BEng, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, MSAE <br /p> Reader (Applied Thermodynamics), University of Loughborough</p><p>Sylvia Baker Paul Garner BSc, MScMIInfSc, FGS <br /> HeadSenior Information Scientist, Trinity Christian School, StalybridgeCambridge Science Park</p> <p>Nancy Darrall D B Gower BSc, MScPhD, DSc, CChem, FRSC, PhDCBiol, MIBiolFIBiol<br /> formerly Research OfficerEmeritus Professor of Steroid Biochemistry, Central Electricity Generating BoardUniversity of London</p> <p>Graham Everest BScTerry Hamblin MB, ChB, DM, PhD <br FRCP, FRCPath<br /> Professor of MathematicsImmunohaematology, University of East AngliaSouthampton</p> <p>Ian Fuller Arthur Jones BSc, MEd, PhD , CBiol, MIBiol<br /> Lecturer in Physical GeographyScience Education Consultant</p><p>Nigel Jones MS, Northumbria UniversityFRCS<br /> [2020: Professor and Associate Dean ResearchConsultant Vascular Surgeon, Massey UniversityFreeman Hospital, NZ.<ref>https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=543830 webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]Newcastle upon Tyne</p> <p>Nick Fuller BScGeoffrey Lewis MA, PhD FSA, FMA, HonFMA<br /> Post-doctoral research (Molecular Biology)formerly Director of Museum Studies, University of WarwickLeicester,<br /p> <past President, International Council of Museums</p><p>Colin Garner BTechDerek Linkens BSc(Eng), BEngMSc, PhD, CEngDSc(Eng), ACGI, MIMechECEng, FIEE, MSAE FInstMC<br /> Reader (Applied Thermodynamics)Research Professor in Systems Engineering, University of Loughborough<br />Sheffield, formerly [2020: ProfessorDean of Engineering, Loughborough University.of Sheffield, past President, Institute of Measurement and Control<ref/p>https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/colin-garner/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</refp>]Jeff Lowe MSc, MCGI, DMS<br /p> <p>Paul Garner BScformerly Principal Lecturer, MIInfSc, FGS <br /> Senior Information Scientist, Cambridge Science ParkManchester Metropolitan University</p> <p>D B Gower BScJohn Peet BSc, MSc, PhD, DSc, CChem, FRSC, CBiol, FIBiol<br /> Emeritus Professor of Steroid Biochemistryformerly Science Coordinator, University Guildford College of LondonFurther and Higher Education</p> <p>Terry Hamblin MBDavid Rosevear PhD, ChBCChem, DM, FRCP, FRCPathFRSC<br /> Professor of Immunohaematologyformerly Senior Lecturer, University of SouthamptonPortsmouth</p> <p>Arthur Jones Nigel Robinson BSc, MEd, PhD, CBiol, MIBiol<br /> Science Education ConsultantPost-doctoral research, University of Leicester (Currently teaching Chemistry)</p> <p>Nigel Jones MSStephen Taylor BSc, MEng, PhD, ACGI, FRCSMIEE<br /> Consultant Vascular SurgeonReader in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon TyneUniversity of Liverpool</p> <p>Geoffrey Lewis MADavid Tyler BSc, MSc, PhD, CertEd, FSAMinstP, FMACPhys, HonFMAACFI<br /> formerly Director of Museum StudiesSenior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University of Leicester,<br /> past President, International Council of Museums</p> <p>Derek Linkens David Walton BSc(Eng), MSc, PhD, DSc(Eng), ACGI, CEng, FIEE, FInstMC, PhD<br /> Research Professor in Systems Engineering, University Visiting Lecturer, Dept of Sheffield, formerly Dean of EngineeringComputer Science, University of Sheffield, past President, Institute of Measurement and ControlDurham<br /> [2020: Emeritus Professor, Sheffield University.<ref>https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse/people/dal webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]Information Systems Consultant</p> <p>Jeff Lowe MScDavid Watts PhD, FRSC, MCGIFInstP, DMSFADM<br /> formerly Principal LecturerProfessor of Dental Biomaterials Science, University of Manchester Metropolitan UniversityDental School</p> <p>John Peet Tim Wells BSc, MSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC<br /> formerly Science CoordinatorLecturer in Neuroscience, Guildford College University of Further and Higher Education</p> <p>David Rosevear PhD, CChem, FRSC<br /> formerly Senior Lecturer, University of Portsmouth</p> <p>Nigel Robinson BSc, PhD<br /> Post-doctoral research, University of Leicester (Currently teaching Chemistry)</p> <p>Stephen Taylor BSc, MEng, PhD, ACGI, MIEE<br /> Reader in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool<br /> [2020: Professor, Liverpool University.<ref>https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/electrical-engineering-and-electronics/staff/stephen-taylor/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]</p> <p>David Tyler BSc, MSc, PhD, CertEd, MinstP, CPhys, ACFI<br /> Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University<br /> [2020: Professor, Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University.<ref>https://fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk/staff/profile/?id=1325 webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]</p> <p>David Walton BSc, PhD<br /> Visiting Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science, University of Durham<br /> Information Systems Consultant</p> <p>David Watts PhD, FRSC, FInstP, FADM<br /> Professor of Dental Biomaterials Science, University of Manchester Dental School<br /> [2020: Professor, Manchester University.<ref>http://www.cmbm.unipd.it/members/pages/Watts%20Uni%20Manchester/DavidWatts_UniManchester.htm webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]</p> <p>Tim Wells BSc, PhD<br /> Lecturer in Neuroscience, University of Cardiff<br /> [2020: Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University.<ref>https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/81311-wells-tim webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.</ref>]Cardiff</p> <p>Bill Worraker BSc, PhD<br /> Senior (Software) Development Engineer, Hyprotech UK</p>

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