RECENT WRITING
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.
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.
