Though there are examples of legendary pioneers in science like Isaac Newton who combined faith and science in their lives, religion and biology in particular have a complicated relationship.
And that has led to discomfort for students who come from religious backgrounds but who want to have science-based careers.
Elizabeth Barnes, a researcher in ASU’s Biology Department, has worked with colleagues to try to find ways to put those students in a better place and help them feel their faith is compatible with science.
We spoke with Barnes.
