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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.

Maggie Ciskanik, MS, MSc, has been a neurological nurse, an educator, and a writer. Her interests, life experience, and education have put her at the crossroads of philosophy, theology, and the science of human flourishing. With a B.A. in Philosophy, an MS in Nursing, and an MSc in Applied Neuroscience, she thrives on sharing scientific information from a faith perspective. She has written short biographies of many scientists, keeps up with astronomy news, and explores topics such as purpose, intelligence, free will, and consciousness. She is a regular contributor to the Magis Center for Faith and Reason, Purposeful Universe and has guest posts on Aleteia, the Vatican Observatory, and the Templeton Foundation.

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Fr. Spitzer Wins First Place In Catholic Media Association’s Faith and Science Category

The Catholic Media Association has awarded Fr. Spitzer's book with first place. Discover the book here!

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Four Levels of Happiness to the Rescue

Fr. Spitzer wrote a new book centered on the 4 Levels of Happiness, which Maggie Ciskanik argues is a much-needed guide to transcendent happiness.

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Learning to Trust in Science

Should we trust in science? Maggie Ciskanik explores the reasons for mistrust in science and why we should continue to trust it.

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The Negative and Positive Effects of Religion

In history, faith has been intrinsic to the human experience, but what are religion's positive effects on happiness, civic engagement, and health?

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Solar Science in the News

Two spacecrafts are part of NASA’s Living With a Star program (LWS). These missions collect data that will increase our understanding of solar weather.

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How Science, Reason, and Faith Can Help Us Discover the Bible

Father Spitzer's most recent release equips readers with the tools needed to truly discover the Bible. Read a review here!

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Intelligence Series Part 3: Does Intelligence Define us as Humans?

Does intelligence define us as humans? In some ways yes, but beyond our brains, creativity is one of the hallmarks of being human.

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Hooked on Hildegard: Music, Medicine, and Mystic Vision

St. Hildegarde von Bingen lived an extraordinary life that continues to teach us all to this day. Learn more about this amazing woman here!

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Intelligence Series Part 2: Can Aristotle Give Insights into Intelligence?

Cognitive neuroscience corresponds with Aristotle’s 4th century BCE description of a “passive” and an “active” intellect

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Intelligence Series Part 1: It Might Not Mean What You Think It Means

With Artificial Intelligence and developmental biology finding intelligence at molecular and cellular levels, we must ask: What is intelligence?

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Fr. Spitzer’s Newest Book: Science at the Doorstep to God

Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc. gives a review of Fr. Spitzer's new book: Science at the Doorstep to God.

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Roger Bacon and the New Science

Learn about Roger Bacon, a 13th-century Franciscan monk, who is considered a forerunner of the modern scientific method.

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