Kitty Gail Ferguson (née Vetter, born December 16, 1941)[1] is an American science writer, lecturer, and former professional musician.
Her best-known books include biographical works about Stephen Hawking; Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler; and the ancient mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras.
Ferguson, the daughter of musicians Herman and Prestyne Vetter,[1] was born and spent her childhood in San Antonio, Texas.
[8][9][10] In The Fire in the Equations she summarizes two basic principles of the scientific method as follows: Ferguson emphasizes that religion and science need not stand in conflict with each other, and that it is important that the general public be aware of this.
According to Ferguson, such awareness can be enhanced by letting people understand how scientific discovery takes place.