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topic_name = Creationism among British scientists | subtopics = [[Creation Science]] - [[Young Earth Creationism]], [[Old Earth Creationism]], [[Intelligent Design]] * [[Evolution]] - [[Theistic Evolution]], [[Multi-Region Hypothesis]], [[Out Of Africa Hypothesis]]* [[Natural theology]] | opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* [[Creation science and evolution (G.G.)]]* [[Bible Study: Out-Of-Africa Hypothesis (G.G.)]]* Sermon: [[Genesis 1 - Purpose (G.G.)]]| }}

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 ===Creation - letter, which was sent[ref TES] to the UK government in 2002. Twenty years on, ten of the signatories are Professors or Emeritus Professors.]Government from scientists===

<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> <h3p>Teaching of Origins in SchoolsTEACHING OF ORIGINS IN SCHOOLS</h3p> <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<p>Edgar Andrews BSc, PhD, University of LeedsDSc, https://eps.leeds.acFInstP, FIM, CEng, CPhys.uk/chemical-engineering/staff/46/professor-andy-mcintosh webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]<br /p> <p>Edgar Andrews BSc, PhD, DSc, FInstP, FIM, CEng, CPhys.<br /> Emeritus Professor of Materials Emeritus Professor of Materials Science, University of London.<br /p> [2020: Emeritus Professor, Queen Mary University of London, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Andrews webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]</p> <<p>David Back BSc, PhD<br /> Professor of Pharmacology &amp; Therapeutics, University of Liverpool<br /p> [2020: Emeritus Professor, Liverpool University, https://www.virology-education.com/david-back-phd/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]</p> <<p>Stuart Burgess BSc, PhD, CEng, MIMechE<br /> Reader in Engineering Design, University of Bristol</p><p>Sylvia Baker BSc, MSc<br /> [2020: ProfessorHead, Bristol UniversityTrinity Christian School, https:Stalybridge<//research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/persons/stuart-c-burgess(d9aa408b-265a-46e0-9446-b3d77d3477dc).html webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]p><br /p> [2020: James Clayton Prize 2019Nancy Darrall BSc, MSc, IMechEPhD, https:MIBiol<br />formerly Research Officer, Central Electricity Generating Board</www.imeche.org/careers-education/scholarships-and-awards/prestige-awards/James-Clayton-Prize/2019-james-clayton-prize-professor-stuart-burgess webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]p></p> <p>Sylvia Baker BScGraham Everest BSc, MScPhD <br /> HeadProfessor of Mathematics, Trinity Christian School, StalybridgeUniversity of East Anglia</p> <p>Nancy Darrall Ian Fuller BSc, MSc, PhD, MIBiol<<br /> formerly Research OfficerLecturer in Physical Geography, Central Electricity Generating BoardNorthumbria University</p> <p>Graham Everest Nick Fuller BSc, PhD <br /> Professor of MathematicsPost-doctoral research (Molecular Biology), University of East AngliaWarwick</p> <p>Ian Fuller BScColin Garner BTech, BEng, PhD , CEng, MIMechE, MSAE <br /> Lecturer in Physical GeographyReader (Applied Thermodynamics), Northumbria Universityof Loughborough<br /p> [2020: Professor and Associate Dean Research<p>Paul Garner BSc, Massey UniversityMIInfSc, NZ, https:FGS <br //www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=543830 webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]>Senior Information Scientist, Cambridge Science Park</p> <p>Nick Fuller D B Gower BSc, PhD <, DSc, CChem, FRSC, CBiol, FIBiol<br /> Post-doctoral research (Molecular Biology)Emeritus Professor of Steroid Biochemistry, University of WarwickLondon</p> <p>Colin Garner BTechTerry Hamblin MB, BEngChB, PhDDM, CEngFRCP, MIMechE, MSAE FRCPath<br /> Reader (Applied Thermodynamics)Professor of Immunohaematology, University of LoughboroughSouthampton<br /p> [2020: Professor<p>Arthur Jones BSc, MEd, PhD, Loughborough UniversityCBiol, https:MIBiol<br />Science Education Consultant</www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/colin-garner/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]</pp> <p>Paul Garner BScNigel Jones MS, MIInfSc, FGS FRCS<br /> Senior Information ScientistConsultant Vascular Surgeon, Freeman Hospital, Cambridge Science ParkNewcastle upon Tyne</p> <p>D B Gower BScGeoffrey Lewis MA, PhDFSA, DScFMA, CChem, FRSCHonFMA<br />formerly Director of Museum Studies, CBiolUniversity of Leicester, FIBiol<br /> Emeritus Professor of Steroid Biochemistrypast President, University International Council of LondonMuseums</p> <p>Terry Hamblin MBDerek Linkens BSc(Eng), MSc, PhD, DSc(Eng), ChBACGI, DMCEng, FRCPFIEE, FRCPathFInstMC<br /> Research Professor in Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, formerly Dean of ImmunohaematologyEngineering, University of SouthamptonSheffield, past President, Institute of Measurement and Control</p> <p>Arthur Jones BScJeff Lowe MSc, MEdMCGI, PhD, CBiol, MIBiolDMS<br /> Science Education Consultantformerly Principal Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University</p> <p>Nigel Jones MSJohn Peet BSc, FRCSMSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC<br /> Consultant Vascular Surgeonformerly Science Coordinator, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon TyneGuildford College of Further and Higher Education</p> <p>Geoffrey Lewis MADavid Rosevear PhD, FSACChem, FMA, HonFMAFRSC<br /> formerly Director of Museum StudiesSenior Lecturer, University of Leicester,Portsmouth<br /p> past President<p>Nigel Robinson BSc, International Council PhD<br />Post-doctoral research, University of MuseumsLeicester (Currently teaching Chemistry)</p> <p>Derek Linkens Stephen Taylor BSc(Eng), MScMEng, PhD, DSc(Eng), ACGI, CEng, FIEE, FInstMCMIEE<br /> Research Professor Reader in Systems Electrical Engineeringand Electronics, University of Sheffield, formerly Liverpool</p> Dean of Engineering<p>David Tyler BSc, University of SheffieldMSc, past PresidentPhD, Institute of Measurement and ControlCertEd, MinstP, CPhys, ACFI<br /> [2020: Emeritus ProfessorSenior Lecturer, Sheffield Manchester Metropolitan University, https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/acse/people/dal webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]<</p> <p>Jeff Lowe MSc<p>David Walton BSc, MCGI, DMSPhD<br /> formerly Principal Visiting Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan Dept of Computer Science, Universityof Durham<br />Information Systems Consultant</p> <p>John Peet BScDavid Watts PhD, MScFRSC, PhDFInstP, CChem, FRSCFADM<br /> formerly Professor of Dental Biomaterials Science Coordinator, Guildford College University of Further and Higher EducationManchester Dental School</p> <p>David Rosevear Tim Wells BSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC<<br /> formerly Senior Lecturerin Neuroscience, University of PortsmouthCardiff</p> <p>Nigel Robinson Bill Worraker BSc, PhD<br /> Post-doctoral research, University of Leicester Senior (Currently teaching ChemistrySoftware)Development Engineer, Hyprotech UK</p> <p>Stephen Taylor BSc, MEng, PhD, ACGI, MIEE<br /> Reader in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool<br />==Quotes== ==References==  [2020: Professor, Liverpool University, https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/electrical{{reflist}} ==Links== {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -engineering> [[God]] -and> [[God is the creator]] -electronics/staff/stephen> [[Creation]] -taylor/ webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.> [[Creation science, intelligent design and evolution]]</p> <p>David Tyler BSc[[Category:Creation science, MSc, PhD, CertEd, MinstP, CPhys, ACFI<br />Intelligent design and Evolution]][[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]] Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University<br /> [2020[Category: Professor, Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, https://fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk/staff/profile/?id=1325 webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.Apologetics]]</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, http://www.cmbm.unipd.it/members/pages/Watts%20Uni%20Manchester/DavidWatts_UniManchester.htm webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]</p> <p>Tim Wells BSc, PhD<br /> Lecturer in Neuroscience, University of Cardiff<br /> [2020: Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University, https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/81311-wells-tim webpage downloaded 2020_01_02.]</p> <p>Bill Worraker BSc, PhD<br /> Senior (Software) Development Engineer, Hyprotech UK</p>