Mixed Media Circus
Essay published in “Trash Talk: History in Assemblage” by Jim Condron (booklet accompanying exhibition at the Delaware Contemporary Museum of Art). Link is to whole booklet; essay is on pages 7-9.
Bribes, Lies, and Photoshop: What Science Should Learn from the College Admissions Scandal
Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on wealth and privilege in science.
Scientists’ Two Most Feared Words: “Submit Online”
Our Experimental Error columnist laments the pain of online applications.
When Your Thesis Adviser Advises You to Quit
When our columnist asked readers whether this had happened to them, the stories came pouring in.
When Ph.D. Stands for Problematic Hiring Detriment
Our columnist investigates how having a Ph.D. can hurt your job search.
What’s in a Milestone? Reflecting on the Life of a Scientist
For the 100th Experimental Error column, Adam Ruben considers the markers along the road of a scientific career.
Apply for Our Science Job! A Guide to Inane Job Ads
Our columnist breaks down the ridiculousness of most job postings.
Happy Science-o-ween!
Our columnist’s advice for the perfect science Halloween costume.
Confessions of a Former Grade Grubber
It’s about justice, our columnist writes–sometimes, at least.
Welcome to the Lab
Our columnist reflects on the challenges of getting started in a new lab.
Recommendations for Requesting Recommendations
Our columnist offers some tips for getting good recommendation letters.
Recommendation Letter Writer’s Block
Writing these letters can be tricky, but our columnist’s tips can help.
An Outer View of the Interview
Preparing for a job interview? Our columnist offers some advice.
Nick Spicher ’01: “What Is 15 Minutes of Viral Infamy,” Alex?
Article I wrote for the Princeton Alumni Weekly about my friend Nick’s inadvertent popularity following his appearance on Jeopardy!.
Laboratories of Democracy
Should scientists run for political office? Our columnist explores the possibilities and pitfalls.