Regrettable Resumes By Adam RubenJan. 25, 2013 Charged with perusing applications for an open scientist job, our columnist lowers his standards.
The Myth of the Well-Rounded Scientist By Adam RubenDec. 14, 2012 Despite what grad school admissions committees seem to believe, outside interests are good.
Does Scientific Research Need a Purpose? By Adam RubenNov. 23, 2012 Not all research is easily justified—but what do you do when you can't even justify it to yourself?
A Cure for Listlessness By Adam RubenOct. 26, 2012 Our columnist lists the top N of everything in science careers, where N=fun.
The Audacity of Graduate School By Adam RubenSep. 28, 2012 The overworked grad student seems to embody the most pointless aspects of graduate school.
Is Science Cool? No. By Adam RubenAug. 24, 2012 As the wider world celebrates science's renewed coolness, our columnist stubbornly questions the world's right to decide.
Help Not Wanted By Adam RubenJul. 27, 2012 The United States faces a severe shortage of qualified scientists—so why are there so many unemployed scientists?
Will That Be Trash or Credit? By Adam RubenJun. 29, 2012 If scientists just want to make the world a better place, why do they expend so much energy clamoring for credit?
The Unwritten Rules of Journalism By Adam RubenMay. 25, 2012 The key to understanding the way the media covers science is to know the rules science journalists adhere to.
Thick Books and Thin Films By Adam RubenApr. 27, 2012 Before you pick up that next thriller novel, remember that scientists are not exactly as they are often portrayed.
How to Write Like a Scientist By Adam RubenMar. 23, 2012 Why do we require scientists to write badly?
I've Got Your Impact Factor Right Here By Adam RubenFeb. 24, 2012 The Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine is only the beginning.
The Top 10 Worst Things About Working in a Lab By Adam RubenJan. 27, 2012 Lab work left you feeling dissatisfied? Our Experimental Error columnist feels your pain.
Truly Alternative Careers By Adam RubenDec. 23, 2011 Looking for something really different? Consider a career in alchemy, Lysenkoism, diluvial geology -- or invent your own!
What scientists can be grateful for on Thanksgiving By Adam RubenNov. 25, 2011 When you carve the turkey, don't forget to thank science
OMG, So Many Science Careers By Adam RubenOct. 28, 2011 If you like grant writing, writing grants, and obtaining grants via writing, you may enjoy life as an academic scientist.