 A documentary based on the book was produced by the Discovery Institute.His primary research interest is studying radial velocity and transit techniques for the detection of extrasolar planets.Two years prior to his consideration for tenure, approximately 130 members of the faculty of Iowa State University signed a statement co-authored by associate professors James Colbert and Hector Avalos and assistant professor Michael Clough, opposing "all attempts to represent Intelligent Design as a scientific endeavor."