Date/Time
Date(s) - Thu 27 November
20:30 - 21:30
The second ISCAST—NZCIS Conversation Series of 2025 is trying something new with an experiment in intergenerational dialogue. Each week, an experienced voice and a younger scholar or scientist will team up to explore the meeting point of science and Christian faith in their field. Together they’ll reflect, both personally and professionally, on how the big questions and challenges have shifted (or stayed the same) across recent decades. After their conversation, you’ll have the chance to join in and put your own questions to both speakers. ISCAST and NZCIS are looking forward to this fresh format, and hope you—and especially younger participants—will find the conversations lively, thought-provoking, and inspiring.
PRICES:
For this Conversations series, you can either register for the full series, or register for separate sessions.
ISCAST and NZCIS members receive 50% off. If you’re a student member, you can register for free! Become a member of NZCIS .
$70 for the full series ($35 for ISCAST/NZCIS Members)
$20 for student/concession, full series (free for student/concession members of ISCAST or NZCIS)
$18 per individual session
Week eight speakers:
Stuart McLean (engineer overseeing signalling testing and commissioning projects on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project)
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Joshua Trethowan (aerospace engineer at BAE Systems Australia)
Topic:
Engineering War Stories: Christian Perspectives
Stu has over twenty years of experience delivering rail infrastructure projects and is currently the Testing and Commissioning Manager for the Rail Systems Alliance project, which keeps him busy in the final phases of testing the Melbourne Metro Tunnel. Prior to this work, he served as Engineering Manager – Technical, where he set up the engineering department. In the last decade, his role has shifted from having a technical focus to leading/managing technical teams and engaging with clients and stakeholders. Stuart and his family are part of St Jude’s Anglican Church in Carlton.
Josh is an aerospace engineer at BAE Systems Australia based in Melbourne. His work focuses on guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aerospace platforms. He studied a Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) (Space) and a Bachelor Arts, majoring in Spanish and Latin American Studies, at the University of Sydney. During his university years he was involved with USYD Rocketry and the Evangelical Union. He enjoys running (particularly destination marathons!), travel, and the ongoing hunt for the best almond croissant in Melbourne!