Inside Acting: LIVE from Studio BOH: Adam Ruben and DMV Actors
Interview on William Powell’s Inside Acting Blog Talk Radio program.
Environmental Factor: NIEHS Biomedical Career Fair Attracts Area Trainees
Newsletter of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) reviews my keynote address at the 15th annual NIEHS Biomedical Career Fair. See page 6.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Podcast
In this interview for the AAAS podcast, I discuss my latest “Experimental Error” column in Science.
The Unwritten Rules of Journalism
The key to understanding the way the media covers science is to know the rules science journalists adhere to.
[Corresponding interview for AAAS Podcast, 5/25/12]
[Linked on National Association of Science Writers front page, 5/29/12]
SpeakeasyDC Storycast: “Man of Letters”
SpeakeasyDC’s podcast features my story, “Man of Letters,” about an ill-gotten victory in a Scrabble tournament.
Thick Books and Thin Films
Before you pick up that next thriller novel, remember that scientists are not exactly as they are often portrayed.
How to Write Like a Scientist
Why do we require scientists to write badly? Anyway, here’s how.
Storytelling: Grad School (SpeakeasyDC)
SpeakeasyDC‘s open mic showcase, April 2010. A story about surviving grad school.
Puberty Take Two Reviews Mortified DC Show
Adam’s reading was by far the most hilarious. He grew an odd pre-teen obsession with his guinea pig, who was then featured in all of his art projects, videos for school and fun, and research papers for class.
I’ve Got Your Impact Factor Right Here
The Journal of Negative Results is only the beginning.
[Discussed on Reddit Biology, 2/24/12]
Berkeley Science Review: Adam Ruben Finds Humor in the Lives of Grad Students
Ruben was able to tap into the universal experiences of graduate students to garner laughs from an audience all too familiar with being “exhausted, overworked, under-appreciated, and buried in shit.”
The Top 10 Worst Things About Working in a Lab
Lab work left you feeling dissatisfied? Our Experimental Error columnist feels your pain.
Storytelling: Uncle Dan (Better Said Than Done)
Better Said Than Done‘s monthly storytelling show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA. A story about my uncle who likes the woods–and my parents who don’t.
Cool Jobs in Science: Adam Ruben
Appearance on the Science Channel‘s “Head Rush,” 2010.
Storytelling: Pushing Boundaries (Story League)
Story League‘s “Story League Stands Up” show featuring stories from stand-up comics at Busboys & Poets, 2011. A story about how I’ve gotten in trouble at nearly every writing job I’ve had.