Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Earth Science
Kevin Birdwell earned a PhD in physical geography from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with research on paleoclimate and environmental change. He works at Oak Ridge National Laboratory studying nuclear energy safety, atmospheric effects on wind energy, and pollutant dispersion in complex terrain. Kevin has also taught earth and space science, as well as meteorology for Lee University Online since 2014. An RTB volunteer apologist since 1998, he speaks on earth science, environmental topics, and faith. Kevin lives on the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee with his wife, Marsha.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Climate Change and the Past
Explore Earth's climate history and how past temperature changes inform future predictions, highlighting the Creator's design. Read More
Hurricanes and the Climate, Part 2
Explore how tropical cyclones benefit Earth's climate by redistributing ocean heat and providing essential precipitation, despite their destructive nature. Read More
Hurricanes and the Climate, Part 1
Explore the complex relationship between hurricanes, climate change, and human impact, with insights on tropical cyclones and sea level rise. Read More
Climate Change: Sense and Sensibility
Explore diverse views on climate change, emphasizing reasoned scientific study over fear-based debates for Earth's climate understanding. Read More
Climate Change: Warming and Water Vapor
Explore the complex role of water vapor in climate change, examining its impact on global warming through scientific studies and models. Read More
Climate Change: Cool Clouds
Explore how cloud cover discrepancies in climate models suggest slower future warming, highlighting clouds' crucial role in Earth's climate system. 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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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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