Scholar
Chemistry
John Millam earned a BS in chemistry and physics from the University of Arizona, and a PhD in theoretical chemistry from Rice University. He completed postdoctoral work at Wayne State University that was focused on developing code for molecular dynamics calculations.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
The Reformers and the Age of the Earth
Explore the Reformers' views on Genesis and Earth's age, challenging young-earth claims with theological and historical insights. Read More
Do Christian Creeds Support a Calendar-Day View of Creation?
Explore how early Christian creeds address creation, showing unity on creation ex nihilo and dual revelation but flexibility on creation days. Read More
Weird Life: Is Ammonia-Based Life Possible?
Explore the intriguing possibility of ammonia-based life as an alternative to water-based life, evaluating its viability and challenges in astrobiology. Read More
Weird Life: Could Life Be Based on Another Liquid?
Exploring the possibility of life based on liquids other than water in different cosmic environments, highlighting ammonia as a promising candidate. Read More
Weird Life: Must Life Use Water as Its Solvent?
Explore why water is the essential solvent for life, its unique properties, and the possibility of alternative life solvents beyond Earth. Read More
Weird Life: Could Life Be Based on Silicon?
Explore the scientific challenges and possibilities of silicon-based life versus carbon-based life, examining chemistry and environment factors. 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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