From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kenneth R. Miller
Kenneth R. Miller
Kenneth Raymond Miller ing evolution a "theory, not a fact" that were placed on
the biology textbook Miller authored. In 2005, the judge
Born July 14, 1948 ruled that the stickers violated the Establishment Clause
Nationality United States of the First Amendment to the United States Constitu-
tion.[3][4] This decision was vacated on appeal because of
Fields Biology
missing records of the previous trial. The case was re-
Institutions Brown University manded for additional evidentiary inquiry and new find-
ings, and a list of factual issues that the court would prob-
Alma mater Brown University
University of Colorado at Boulder ably want to address included as item 15 a reference to
Miller’s testimony regarding “the colloquial or popular
Notable students Craig Mello understanding of the term [theory]” and the suggested
question as to whether he has any qualifications to testi-
Kenneth Raymond Miller (born July 14, 1948) is a biology fy as an expert on the popular meaning of the word "the-
professor at Brown University. Miller, who is Roman ory".[5] The case was remanded back to the lower court
Catholic, is particularly known for his opposition to cre- and was eventually settled out of court. Miller was also
ationism, including the intelligent design (ID) movement. the plaintiff’s lead expert witness in the Kitzmiller v. Dover
He has written two books on the subject: Finding Darwin’s Area School District, challenging the school board’s man-
God, which argues that a belief in evolution is compatible date to incorporate intelligent design into the curricu-
with a belief in God; and Only a Theory, which explores ID lum. The judge in that case also ruled decisively in favor
and the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District case as well of the plaintiffs.
as its implications in science across America. In 2006 the American Society for Cell Biology gave
him a Public Service Award.[6] The American Association
Biography for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) also recognized
Miller for his contribution to the public education of evo-
Miller graduated from Rahway High School in Rahway,
lution in the United States. Miller also appeared at the
New Jersey before attending Brown University. At
2006 Dwight H. Terry Lectureship at Yale University, de-
Brown, he received his Sc.B. in biology in 1970. He earned
livering his lecture "Darwin, God, and Dover: What the
his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Colorado at
Collapse of ’Intelligent Design’ Means for Science and for
Boulder in 1974.[1] From 1974 to 1980, he taught at Har-
Faith in America." He won the 2008 AAAS Award for
vard University. His research involves problems of struc-
Public Understanding of Science and Technology.[7]
ture and function in biological membranes, often involv-
He also speaks at conferences, notably the Skeptics
ing electron microscopy.
Society’s Origins Conference in October 2008 with
Nancey Murphy, Hugh Ross, Leonard Susskind, Sean Car-
Science advocacy roll, Paul Davies, Christof Koch, Donald Prothero, and
Victor J. Stenger.[8]
Miller has proudly voiced his support for what he calls
Miller is known for his appearances on the Comedy
"pro-science" candidates in politics. He has actively cam-
Central television show The Colbert Report.[9][10] Dr. Miller
paigned for school board and education candidates who
has also made many appearances on C-SPAN debating
support the teaching of evolution in Kansas and Ohio. In
proponents of creationism and intelligent design. He has
the science community, he has sought to elevate the un-
debated several supporters of intelligent design includ-
derstanding of scientists of the roots of the creationist
ing biochemist Michael J. Behe.
movement, and to encourage the popularization of scien-
He gave a Faraday Institute lecture in April 2009 on
tific concepts.
"God, Darwin and Design"[11] and appeared on the Today
Miller has appeared in court as a witness, and on pan-
Programme arguing, "The issue of God is an issue on which
els debating the teaching of intelligent design in schools.
reasonable people may differ, but I certainly think that
In 2002, the Ohio State Board of Education held a public
it’s an over-statement of our scientific knowledge and
debate between two scientists, including Miller, and two
understanding to argue that science in general, or evo-
proponents of intelligent design.[2] He testified for the
lutionary biology in particular, proves in any way that
plaintiffs, but only as a fact witness (not as an expert), in
there is no God."[12]
Selman v. Cobb County, testing the legality of stickers call-
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kenneth R. Miller
In January 2010 Miller was elected as a Fellow of the [10] "Ken Miller on Science Friday and Colbert Report".
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[13] National Center for Science Education. 13 June
2008. http://www.ncse.com/resources/news/
Bibliography 2008/US/
172_ken_miller_on_science_friday_6_13_2008.asp.
• Miller, K.R. (2008) Only a Theory: Evolution and the Retrieved 2008-10-18.
Battle for America’s Soul ISBN 978-0670018833 [11] Darwin Online listing
• Miller, K.R. (1999) Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s [12] News recap, Today Programme, BBC, 29 April 2009.
Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution [13] "Sixteen Notable Figures in Science and Skepticism
ISBN 0-06-093049-7 Elected CSI Fellows". http://www.csicop.org/
• Miller, K.R. and Levine, J. (2002) Biology: The Living news/show/
Science (various editions of high school textbook) sixteen_notable_figures_in_science_and_skepticism_elected_csi_
Retrieved 2011-08-07.
See also
• Creation and evolution in public education External links
• Faculty homepage
References • "Teaching Evolution" Debate on NPR, 19 November
2004
[1] "Ken Miller: Molecular, Cell Biology, and • Firing Line Creation-Evolution Debate, 4 December
Biochemistry". Brown University. 2008. 1997
http://bms.brown.edu/faculty/m/kmiller/. • Video Lecture: Ken Miller on Paley in a Test Tube
Retrieved 2008-06-17. • Ken Miller at the Dwight H. Terry Lectureship at Yale
[2] Ken Miller. "Goodbye, Columbus". University, 14 September 2006
http://www.millerandlevine.com/km/evol/ • BAM: The Evolution of Ken Miller, November/
debate.html. Retrieved 2007-09-20. December 2005
[3] "Victory in Cobb County". National Center for • Interview with Ken Miller, 26 January 2007
Science Education. 13 January 2005. • Debate with PZ Myers, 10 May 2007
http://www.ncse.com/resources/news/2005/GA/ • Miller’s two hour talk on Intelligent Design on
201_victory_in_cobb_county_1_13_2005.asp. YouTube at Case Western University
Retrieved 20 September 2007. • Ken Miller on Harun Yahya on YouTube
[4] "Judge: Evolution stickers unconstitutional". CNN. • "Nationally Renowned Evolutionist Miller Discusses
14 January 2005. Archived from the original on 4 Religion and Science". News & Events. University of
August 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/ North Carolina Wilmington. 29 February 2008.
20070804120121/http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/ http://appserv02.uncw.edu/news/atuncw/
01/13/evolution.textbooks.ruling/index.html. annview.aspx?id=4155. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
Retrieved 20 September 2007. • Interview on the American Freethought Podcast
[5] Selman, et al. vs. Cobb County Board of Education, 25 Persondata
May 2006.
[6] Forrest, Miller to receive ASCB Public Service Name Miller, Kenneth R.
Awards. ASCB Newsletter, July 2006. Alternative names
[7] AAAS Programme Book Color Insert after p. 64. Short description
Award presented 14 February 2009.
Date of birth 1948
[8] "Origins Conference, October 3–4, 2008". Skeptics
Society. 2008. http://origins.skeptic.com/ Place of birth
speakers_Ross.php. Retrieved 2008-10-10. Date of death
[9] Firestone, Chaz (2007-09-20). "Prof. Ken Miller: life Place of death
as science’s media darling". Brown Daily Herald.
http://media.www.browndailyherald.com/media/
storage/paper472/news/2007/09/19/
CampusNews/Prof-
Ken.Miller.Life.As.Sciences.Media.Darling-2977311.shtml.
Retrieved 2007-09-20.
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