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| In February 2006, the ] reported<ref name=NYT> , Kenneth Chang, ], February 21, 2006.</ref> that Dr. Tour was one of a small number of nationally prominent researchers among ] whose names appear |
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| The New York Times article says that Tour finds the explanations offered by the theory incomplete. Despite his own thoughts, he claims to remain open-minded about evolution and is quoted as saying, "I respect that work"<ref name=NYT/> | The New York Times article says that Tour finds the explanations offered by the theory incomplete. Despite his own thoughts, he claims to remain open-minded about evolution and is quoted as saying, "I respect that work"<ref name=NYT/> | ||
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James M. Tour is a synthetic organic chemist, specializing in nanotechnology. He is well-known for his work in molecular electronics and molecular switching molecules. He has also been involved in other work, such as the creation of a nanocar and NanoKids, an interactive learning DVD to teach children fundamentals of chemistry and physics. Dr. Tour was also a founder of the Molecular Electronics Corporation. He holds joint appointments in the departments of chemistry, computer science, and mechanical engineering and materials science at Rice University. Dr. Tour received degrees from Syracuse University (BS, 1981), Purdue University (PhD, 1986) and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1986-1987) and Stanford University (1987-1988).
Tour sparked the Scientific American article "Better Killing Through Chemistry". Appearing a few months after the September 11 attacks, the article featured Tour trying to raise awareness about the lack of reasonable controls on the accessibility of chemical weapon precursors within the United States.
A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism
Further information: A Scientific Dissent From DarwinismIn February 2006, the New York Times reported that Dr. Tour was one of a small number of nationally prominent researchers among five hundred scientists and engineers whose names appear on Discovery Institute's controversial petition, "A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism", which states "We are skeptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged." The two-sentence statement has been widely used by its sponsor, the Discovery Institute, and some of their supporters in a national campaign to discredit evolution and to promote the teaching of intelligent design in public schools.
The New York Times article says that Tour finds the explanations offered by the theory incomplete. Despite his own thoughts, he claims to remain open-minded about evolution and is quoted as saying, "I respect that work"
References
- James Tour's Bio at James M Tour Group website
- Musser, George (2001). "Better Killing through Chemistry: Buying chemical weapons material through the mail is quick and easy". Scientific American. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ Few Biologists but Many Evangelicals Sign Anti-Evolution Petition, Kenneth Chang, New York Times, February 21, 2006.
- Signatories of 'A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism'
- Doubts Over Evolution Mount With Over 300 Scientists Expressing Skepticism With Central Tenet of Darwin's Theory
- Forrest, Barbara (May,2007), Understanding the Intelligent Design Creationist Movement: Its True Nature and Goals. A Position Paper from the Center for Inquiry, Office of Public Policy (PDF), Washington, D.C.: Center for Inquiry, Inc., retrieved 2007-08-06
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link). - Does Seattle group "teach controversy" or contribute to it? Linda Shaw. The Seattle Times, March 31, 2005.
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