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.
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.
Book Review: Pinball Wizards
Very nice review by Nick Kelly.
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.
RVA Magazine: Pinball Wizards: Author Adam Ruben Dives into “the Cult of the Silver Ball”
Interview with RVA Magazine previewing my book reading/signing at the <a href=”https://sites.google.com/view/richmondpinballcollective/home”>Richmond Pinball Collective</a>.
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!.
I AmA molecular biologist and comedian. AMA!
I did an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit for Atlas Obscura.
Laboratories of Democracy
Should scientists run for political office? Our columnist explores the possibilities and pitfalls.
To Go or Not to Go: Making the Leap to Graduate School
Interviewed for an article about graduate school in the UMass Lowell Connector.