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.
LabLit- 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 […]
- Chasing the result: A stem cell scientist’s perspective April 23, 2013From the BSCB science writing competition […]
- Caught between scientists down the pub - Flea by Sam Meekings April 20, 2013From the LabLit short story series […]
- Einstein gets a bad rap? The Day Without Yesterday May 11, 2013
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Tag Archives: Nebraska
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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Science in isolation
A recent invitation and very pleasant visit at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) served as a stark reminder of the degree of isolation that I have been facing on a daily basis since moving to the University … Continue reading
Posted in research, science
Tagged faculty, isolation, lonesome george, microscope, Nebraska, omaha, science, technician, This is for all the lonely people...
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The horrible F-word
A week ago I returned from Washington DC from an NIH grant review session. At NIH, the forbidden F–word, is of course “funded.” However, as bad as the funding is right now, sometimes we scientists need to put things in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged aerial view, breach, dam, disaster, flood, Iowa, levee, Missouri River, Nebraska, omaha, South Dakota, under water
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In need of a distraction-part two, the unconscious bias
I have blogged recently about trying to distract myself from neck pain. One of the suggestions was that I drop a 7 pound hammer on my toe, but I declined to take this advice not just because it was given … Continue reading
Posted in humor, Uncategorized
Tagged 7-pound hammer, advice from Henry, distraction, lakes, Nebraska, neck pain, omaha, physical therapy, walking, walking trails
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“Rigged”- a complex educational experience
A few years back when I was trying to teach my children how to play chess, I came across a really great teaching aid. It was called: “Fritz and Chesster“. I am reminded of this program now because when the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, science
Tagged children, content, delivery, Hebron, home town advantage, judges, locals, logical flow, Modern Woodmen of America, Nebraska, oration, research, rigged, self confidence, small town, sour grapes, speech contest
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Bad sports?
When we first moved to Omaha, Nebraska some years ago, and settled into our new house, it was a Friday. By Saturday noon, we had made an initial stab at organizing a few essential boxes, and wanted to relieve the … Continue reading
Posted in Education, science
Tagged football, health, Lincoln, Nebraska, omaha, sports, university sports
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