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.
One Man’s Trash…
Philadlphia’s Broad Street Review discusses 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: “There’s a short, witty catalogue, helpfully on the artist’s website. Its highlight is the essay ‘Mixed Media Circus’ by Adam Ruben, the molecular biologist who’s also a writer, TV personality, and standup comic as well as an expert at diverting and subverting his own field.”
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.
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.
Heard the One about the Johns Hopkins Students Who Studied Stand-Up Comedy?
Washington Post article about the stand-up class I teach at Johns Hopkins.
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.
Who Gets to Be Called “Doctor”?
Interviewed on WHYY (Philadelphia’s NPR affiliate) about the use of the term “doctor” for someone who only has a PhD.
Make ‘Em Laugh: A Crash Course in Stand-Up Comedy
A video about the stand-up comedy course I’ve taught at Johns Hopkins University since 2005.
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.
What the Popularity of “Fortnite” Has in Common with the 20th Century Pinball Craze
Interviewed for an article in Smithsonian Magazine about the history of pinball and its applicability to modern smartphone games.