For Christians who work in engineering and developing technology, it's not always clear how their faith and work integrate. How can designing and using technology actually be a way of loving God and our neighbors?
On this episode, we interview three veteran engineers to understand how that particular vocation can be reintegrated with the mission of God.
Our guests have co-written a truly unique book, A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers (IVP Academic, 2022).
Our guests are:
Steven VanderLeest (PhD in computer engineering, University of Illinois) is a software technical lead at The Boeing Company. Previously, he was a professor of engineering at Calvin University. He was also the first president of the Christian Engineering Society. Read his blog, “Faithful Technology.”
Ethan Brue (PhD in mechanical engineering, Iowa State University) is professor of engineering at Dordt University. He has worked as an engineering consultant in the energy generation sector and as a research and development engineer in the agricultural science and technology industry. He does research in thermochemical reactor design, fluidization, biomass gasification, combustion, and solar energy engineering.
Derek Schuurman (PhD in electrical engineering, McMaster University) is professor of computer science at Calvin University. He previously worked in industry as an engineer, designing embedded systems. He has done research in the areas of robotics and computer vision as well as faith and technology issues.
Purchase their book from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. You can order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off!
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Music provided by Brian Donahue.
Engineering for Shalom with Ethan Brue, Derek Schuurman, and Steven VanderLeest