Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Chemistry
Don Olson earned his BS in chemistry from Gonzaga University and a PhD in analytical chemistry from Purdue University, followed by postdoctoral research at UCLA and the H. C. Ørsted Institute in Denmark. He is the founder and CEO emeritus of Global FIA, Inc. A pioneer in flow injection analysis, he worked at Shell for nearly 30 years. He has authored over 30 papers and holds 20+ patents. As an occasional writer and small group teacher, Don speaks on the integration of science and faith. He lives in Palm Desert, CA, with his wife and serves at Church at the Red Door.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
The Incredible Ultramicro Building Blocks of Creation
Explore how fundamental particles like protons and electrons with extraordinary precision formed the universe, revealing design beyond compare. Read More
Human Milk Designed to Protect Infants
Explore the unique protective role of human milk oligosaccharides in infant health, linking biochemistry with Christian faith insights. Read More
Was Jesus’s Arrival Accurately Predicted in the Bible?
Explore how the prophecy in Daniel precisely predicts Jesus's arrival, reinforcing biblical accuracy and faith with historical evidence. Read More
How God Equipped Humans to Outrun Animals
Explore how uniquely human anatomical features enable endurance running and support intelligent design by a Creator. Read More
Fine-Tuned Stellar Nucleosynthesis of Carbon and Oxygen
Explore how recent science refines understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis, revealing fine-tuned carbon and oxygen production essential for life and evidence of a Creator. Read More
Our staff scholars are leaders in their fields, combining academic excellence with a commitment to exploring the harmony between science and the Christian faith.
Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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