Don Olson


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.

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    Author: Guest Writer

    The Incredible Ultramicro Building Blocks of Creation

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    Author: Guest Writer

    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

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    Author: Guest Writer

    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

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    Author: Guest Writer

    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

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  • Life

    Author: Guest Writer

    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

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