For Scientists’ Working Hours, What Does “Done” Mean?
“As long as you get your work done” can be a trap, our Experimental Error columnist writes.
Don’t Let Academia Consume You
Graduate students should prize their own needs and desires, our Experimental Error columnist writes.
How to Tell Whether You’re the Victim of a Bad Peer Review
Our Experimental Error columnist wishes for peer reviews of peer reviewers’ reviews.
Science-ing from Home Isn’t Easy. Our Humor Columnist Shares His Tips.
“Watch talks on YouTube and pretend that visiting scientists are giving lectures in your living room.”
Don’t Be That Guy: A Guide to Asking Nonstupid Questions During Scientific Talks
Our Experimental Error columnist stresses that if a question ends in a period, it’s not a question.
Before Applying for Your Dream Science Job, Google Thyself
Our Experimental Error columnist shares tips for sanitizing your online presence.
A Scientist’s Hierarchy of Free Food
Our Experimental Error columnist is a self-professed free food connoisseur.
Experi-mentoring: Where to Turn When Your PI Can’t Help
Our Experimental Error columnist says that mentorship can come in many forms.
Grad Students to Thesis Committees: No More Hors d’Oeuvres
Our Experimental Error columnist argues that professors shouldn’t expect food at committee meetings.
A Guide to Diagnosing and Treating “Undergraduate Awesomeness”
Our Experimental Error columnist offers advice for mentoring overconfident undergrads.
How Do You Doogie? Science’s Infatuation with Young Prodigies
Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the allure of youth.
What Can Scientists Learn from Stand-Up Comedy?
Our Experimental Error columnist shares lessons for giving effective presentations inspired by performing comedy.
Mixed Media Circus
An essay on humor in art that I wrote for the catalogue of Jim Condron’s “Trash Talk: History in Assemblage” at the Delaware Contemporary Art Museum. Essay starts on page 7.
Yay, It’s Conference Time! Navigating the Bizarre World of Scientific Meetings
Our Experimental Error columnist offers a tongue-in-cheek guide for conference attendees (Part 2)
Let’s Go to a Conference!
In this month’s Experimental Error, our columnist offers some tips to prepare for conferences.