What Does it Mean to be Denied Tenure? The Case of ID Scientist Guillermo Gonzalez

Episode 132 May 30, 2007 00:12:47
What Does it Mean to be Denied Tenure? The Case of ID Scientist Guillermo Gonzalez
Intelligent Design the Future
What Does it Mean to be Denied Tenure? The Case of ID Scientist Guillermo Gonzalez

May 30 2007 | 00:12:47

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Show Notes

On this episode of ID The Future CSC's Casey Luskin interviews Dr. John West about the case of Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, a noted astronomer and professor denied tenure at Iowa State University. Dr. West explains how the situation arose and why this is such an important case for academic freedom. Finally, Dr. West discusses the importance of tenure and that denial of tenure is tantamount to being fired.

For more information about Dr. Gonzalez's appeal of his denial of tenure click here.


Action Item

Help Guillermo Gonzalez in his fight for academic freedom. Contact ISU President Gregory L. Geoffroy at (515) 294-2042 or email him at [email protected] and let him know that you support academic freedom for Dr. Gonzalez to follow the evidence wherever it leads.


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