Math3ma Symposium 2026

June 26 – 27, 2026

Registration is open!

The fourth annual Math3ma Symposium invites Christians in the scientific and technological workforce to join us at The Master’s University for a time of fellowship and encouragement as they pursue fidelity to Christ and Scripture in their vocations.

Unlike traditional gatherings for Christians in the sciences, the Math3ma Symposium is not primarily a technical event, nor a venue for apologetics or the topic of origins, per se. Instead, our goal is to connect believers in STEM through networking and fellowship,  encourage them through the preaching of God's Word and the sharing of testimonies, and strengthen them by helping solidify their convictions about living for God's glory, particularly in the workplace.

In short, we invite faithful Christians from diverse scientific and technological fields to join us for dialogue, discussion, and the opportunity to meet new friends. The target audience is intentionally broad and includes graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, professors, research scientists, software engineers, data scientists, medical professionals, and much more!

Speakers

Matthew McLain, Ph.D.
"The Jaw Bone’s Connected to the… Ear Bone?"
Investigating Evolutionary Claims About Mammal Origins

Matthew McLain, Ph.D. earned his B.S. in geology from Cedarville University before pursuing a Ph.D. in earth sciences at Loma Linda University. He is Associate Professor of Biology and Geology at The Master’s University, an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University, and a vertebrate paleontologist, with his research focusing on extinct animals including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, phytosaurs, and non-mammalian synapsids. He is the president of the Creation Biology Society and is a member of the Geological Society of America and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. His work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals. Dr. McLain and his wife, Jessica, have four children: Alaric, Cody, Iris, and Soren.

Thomas Rosko, M.D.
"Psychiatry: Science or Pseudo-Science?"
A Critical Evaluation of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), Scientific Validity, and Biblical Anthropology

Thomas Rosko, M.D. received his B.A. degree in philosophy from Saint Joseph's College in Philadelphia, PA and his M.D. degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. A board-certified psychiatrist, his experience includes serving as Vice-Chairman for Psychiatry and Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and Chief Psychiatrist at San Quentin State Prison in California. Dr. Rosko lives with his wife Lori in Visalia, CA where he maintains an active practice of psychiatry.

Colin Eakin, M.D.
"What’s New in Shoulder Medicine?"
A survey of some of the latest technologies for the treatment of various common shoulder maladies

Colin Eakin, M.D. was born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. He received his A.B. from Stanford University and his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at UCSF before pursuing a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. He then returned to the Bay Area where he has been practicing orthopaedic sports medicine with an emphasis in shoulder medicine for nearly three decades at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, CA. He is the former head team physician for the San Francisco Giants, San Jose Earthquakes, and Stanford Men’s Basketball.  

Dr. Eakin lives in Menlo Park, CA with his wife Michelle and their children Hunter (10) and Charlotte (8). They attend Creekside Bible Church in Cupertino, CA where Dr. Eakin teaches in various capacities. He has had an ongoing Bible teaching ministry at Stanford University and is the author of God’s Glorious Story, What the Bible Says About the Future, and Beware of Dogs: Exposing Error in the Modern Church.

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Abner Chou, Ph.D.

Abner Chou, Ph.D. is the president of The Master’s University and Seminary and John F. MacArthur Endowed Fellow. He began to teach Greek at the University in 2004 and continued to teach both at the University and Seminary. He also spent two years teaching in Jerusalem with the Israel Bible Extension program (IBEX). Dr. Chou has written several papers for the Evangelical Theological Society, completed several encyclopedia articles, contributed to a study Bible, and penned an article entitled, “Myth-Busters,” featured in Answers Magazine. He also has written a book on a biblical theology of vision, a commentary on Lamentations and Deuteronomy, a book on hermeneutics, was the head translator for the Legacy Standard Bible, and is currently involved in writing a commentary series on the Old Testament. Ultimately, he aims for students to know the Word of God deeply, study it accurately, and be driven by it to live fully for the Kingdom.

In 2009, Dr. Chou was honored as The Master’s College “Teacher of the Year.” He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He also serves at Grace Community Church as an elder over Sojourners, a fellowship group that focuses on the Old Testament. He enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, drawing stick figures, and spending time with students and, of course, his family. The Lord has blessed Dr. Chou with an incredible wife and ministry partner, Johanna, and four children: Nehemiah, Naomi, Meital, and Hannah.

Schedule

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This event includes a series of invited talks and roundtable discussions to encourage meaningful fellowship. A catered lunch and light breakfast will be provided on both days, and dinner will be provided on Friday. Sessions will be live streamed.

Register

Early bird pricing ends March 15

Discounted tickets available for TMUS students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Please contact Tai-Danae Bradley for more information.
Archived Videos

Math3ma Symposium 2025

June 6 – 7, 2025

Barry "Butch" Wilmore

"Science vs. the Bible"

David Beaman

"Fearing God in Work"

Mike Riccardi

"The Word and His Witness"
John 1:6–8

Tai-Danae Bradley

"On the Record: A Mathematician's Story
of God's Faithfulness"

Abner Chou

"The Supremacy of Christ in Vocation"
Col. 3:22–25

Howard Kim & Jim Tan

Q&A on AI, crypto, and ministry
at The Master's Academy International

Fireside Chat

Matt McLain, Monica Vroman, and Abel Stephen on life as a Christian in STEM

Math3ma Symposium 2024

May 31 – June 1, 2024

Richard B. Dewey, Jr.

"The Neurologic Healings of Jesus"

Abner Chou

"The Wisdom of the Creator"
Psalm 104

Mark Zhakevich

"Paul on Mars Hill"
Acts 17:22-31

Jennifer Sinclair Curtis

"God's Faithfulness in an Unlikely STEM Journey"

Jeffrey Williams

"Called to Serve Through Science"

Mike Riccardi

"Suffering Worthy of the Gospel"
Phil. 1:29–30

Panel Session

Zisong Wang, Joey Kim, Karl Geier,
and Andre Slonopas

Math3ma Symposium 2023

June 9– 10, 2023

Jeffrey Williams

"Delighting in the Studied Works of Yahweh"
transcript

Abner Chou

"When I Feel Alone..."
transcript

Tara Sander Lee

"Knit Together in a Mother's Womb"
transcript

John MacArthur

"The Message of Reconciliation"
transcript