RECENT WRITING
Talking Science–for the Kids
Why our columnist spent a week answering kids’ questions on the internet
Because a Scientist Says So
With the power of a science degree comes great responsibility.
The 50 Most Awesomely Innovative Pinball Machines of All Time
A chronological list I compiled for The Weeklings about 50 milestones in pinball history.
Thoughts from a Seminar
Our columnist shares an all-too-relatable experience of attending scientific talks.
Ph.D. Students’ Gross Income Could Become Even Grosser
The recent House tax bill spurs our columnist to consider the complexity of graduate student finances.
What the Heck is an Engineer Anyway?
The distinction between science and engineering can be puzzling, our columnist writes.
Do You Believe in Life after Lab?
Pursuing extracurricular interests shouldn’t be a crime, our columnist writes.
Getting Back in the Game
An excerpt from my new book, reprinted in the Princeton Alumni Weekly.