Friday, March 30, 2012

A man of science: Dr. Hugh Ross’ attainments in the field of physics and astronomy

From Dr. Hugh Ross

Dr. Hugh Ross made a name among Christian groups and sectors for solving Biblical mysteries through scientific research conducted by Reasons To Believe, a ministry he founded in 1986. But many may not know yet that before fulfilling his spiritual calling, Dr. Ross was already making a name in the field of science.

At age seven, Dr. Ross developed a curiosity in physics and astronomy and began researching in the library to find out answers to certain questions like “why are stars hot?” After 10 years, he was already the Director of Observations for Vancouver’s Royal Astronomical Society, the youngest in the organization’s history. Because of his skills and scientific knowledge, he became a provincial scholar.

From Dr. Hugh Ross

At age seven, Dr. Hugh Ross developed already his curiosity in physics and astronomy.

Eventually, with additional support from the National Research Council (NRC), Dr. Ross completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of British Columbia and graduate degrees in astronomy at University of Toronto. The NRC then sent him to the United States for postdoctoral studies. At California Institute of Technology, he did a research on quasi-stellar objects or quasars – some of the universe’s farthest ancient objects.

Dr. Hugh Ross is enjoying his spiritual calling as he guides his team at RTB in fulfilling the Great Commission. Read more information about him at his group’s official website: www.reasons.org.

From Dr. Hugh Ross