I’m not a doctor, but I play one on my CV
Our columnist explores the weird, awkward, and sometimes wonderful world of Ph.D. scientists using their “Doctor” title
Experimental Error
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‘Twas the night before grant deadline
A scientist’s holiday poem -
Dubious conferences put the ‘pose’ in ‘symposium’
When our columnist was invited to speak at a conference, he was surprised at what he found -
Full STEAM ahead
Our columnist explores the relationship between art and science -
When you’re the scientist in the family
Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones -
Science: The Gathering
A new game modeled on scientific career advancement offers food for thought, our columnist writes -
Want a job? Here’s some conflicting advice!
Looking for a job can require navigating frustratingly inconsistent advice, our columnist writes -
When your employer is evil
It can be uncomfortable to work for a company or institution with a bad reputation, but is it the wrong choice? -
Take Your Potentially Reckless Child to Lab Day
Our columnist explores the value of letting kids visit the lab -
Sins of the principal investigator
Our columnist discusses the tricky situation that students face when their advisers do wrong -
Why we need another Einstein
There aren’t enough celebrity scientists these days, our columnist argues -
Yes, you're a great scientist; now shut up about it
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues -
How to read a scientific paper
Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles -
Scientists sharing the wealth
Researchers at well-resourced labs can give back to those with less, our columnist advises -
A scientist goes to kindergarten
In choosing a school for his daughter, our columnist considers how modern education prepares students for their careers -
Why I don't use humor in scientific presentations
Our columnist explains why he stopped including jokes in his talks—and why he’s now trying to start again
