Who's Afraid of the Multiverse
JEFF ZWEERINK thought he would follow in his father s footsteps as a chemistry professor until a high school teacher piqued his interest in physics. Jeff pursued a B.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at Iowa State University (ISU), where he focused his study on gamma rays messengers from distant black holes and neutron stars. Upon completing his education, Jeff taught at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Postdoctoral research took him to the West Coast, to the University of California, Riverside, and eventually to a research faculty position at UCLA. He has conducted research using the STACEE and VERITAS gamma-ray telescopes and participated in such research efforts as the Solar Two Project and the Whipple Collaboration. A Christian from childhood, Jeff desired to understand how the worlds of science and Scripture integrate. He struggled when his scientific studies seemed to collide with his early biblical training. While an undergrad at ISU, Jeff heard Hugh Ross speak and learned of Reasons To Believe (RTB) and its ministry of reconciliation tearing down the presumed barriers between science and faith and introducing people to their personal Creator. Jeff knew this was something he was called to be a part of. Today, as a research scholar at Reasons To Believe, Jeff enjoys speaking at churches, universities, and professional groups around the country, encouraging people to consider the truth of Scripture and how it connects with the evidence of science. His involvement with RTB grows from an enthusiasm for helping others bridge the perceived science-faith gap. He seeks to assist others in avoiding the difficulties he experienced.