Steve
I'm a biomedical researcher with a lab working on endocytic protein trafficking. I've recently (self)-published my first LabLit novel, "Matter Over Mind" (http://www.stevecaplan.net/). My second LabLit novel, "Welcome Home, Sir" has just been published by Anaphora Literary Press.
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- Einstein gets a bad rap? The Day Without Yesterday May 11, 2013Pippa Goldschmidt enjoys Stuart Clark's latest novel […]
- Carboniferous wordplay: poetry by Dan Paquette May 5, 2013From the LabLit science verse series […]
- Why resistance is not futile, and what that means for cancer research April 23, 2013From the BSCB science writing competition […]
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- LabLit quote: Alice Roberts on geeks May 20, 2013
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Author Archives: Steve Caplan
The week in review
I just returned home from a 2 h walk, using my new pedometer app on the iPhone: in all 1:55 minutes with an average pace of 4.7 mph and a total of about 8.7 miles. What I forgot to do … Continue reading
Posted in research, science
Tagged dehydration, dissertation, excercise, graduation, papers, Ph.D., science, walk
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After the storm
So it’s after the storm. I don’t mean a physical storm–of course I am referring to my recent experience in posting some thoughts on Prof. Stephen Hawking’s decision to join the boycott of Israel. From threatening personal emails to being … Continue reading
Posted in research, science, Uncategorized
Tagged art, BDS, boycott, Israel, Lauritzen Gardens, LEGO, omaha, Palestine, Palestinians, peace, Stephen Hawking, West Bank
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My Life in Nebraska
Years ago, when I still permitted myself a very tiny slice of time for television, I enjoyed the antics of Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer in the British comedy series, “As Time Goes By.” In particular, I wholly identified with … Continue reading
Posted in science, Uncategorized
Tagged as time goes by, author, books, libraries, Nebraska, Norfolk, novels, promotion, self-promotion
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Women of the Wall: fighting inequality and discrimination at every opportunity
Two of the most heated topics that are avidly discussed by OT members in recent blogs are gender equality and anti-Semitism—both worthy of serious consideration—and not mutually exclusive. As those who know me will attest, I am not a big … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged anti-semitism, conservative, discrimination, egalitarianism, gender equality, Jerusalem, Judaism, reform, religion, ultra-orthodox, western wall, women of the wall
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Hi tech solutions for building demolition/renovation
I just hope they left the right people alone in the correct room!
Posted in humor
Tagged come in, gumby, i got me head stuck in the cupboard, open the DOOR and come in, silliness, sorry
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New meanings for protein structures-combining art and science
I have been blogging on and off these past couple years about science and art, art and science. And all of the sudden I came across this phenomenal art form by Ph.D. student, Maja Klevanski, as depicted in a feature … Continue reading
The scientist as a squirrel
What does one need to obtain grant funding in these tough times? *Overcoming obstacles *Fierce determination *Exceptional creativity and ingenuity *Proof of feasibility *Above all, persistence and resilience In short, behave like this squirrel that entertained us all through dinner.
Posted in humor, research, science
Tagged creativity, determination, funding, grants, ingenuity, persistence, resilience, squirrels
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Are scientists becoming an endangered species? The way we live–now
What spurred me to put pen-to-paper, if that phrase has any remaining meaning, was reading about the recent proposals at the US National Institutes of Health to again revamp the grant review system. The previous revamp, just several years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in research, science
Tagged endangered species, grant review, grants, peer review, reviews, science, scientists, survival, the way we live now
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Let My People Go!
This evening being Passover, and me being an admitted anti-socialite Israelite who eschews any connection with organized religion–I find it necessary to search for my own unique way to celebrate. This year, the onset of this holiday, the celebration of … Continue reading
Posted in research, science
Tagged epicurus, lab lit, Let My People Go, literary fiction, mystery, Passover, religion
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Parental pride–and a lesson in resilience by a brilliant scientist
When I answered my phone this past week, I found myself frequently saying, “Caplan’s Cabbies.” My partner being out of town leaves me ‘in the driver’s seat,’ literally and figuratively, regarding all of the extracurricular activities of my children. As … Continue reading
Posted in Education, research, science
Tagged ALS, black holes, Caplan's Cabbies, depression, overcome, physics, speech, Stephen Hawking
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