Tag Archives: science

More evidence for Lab Lit on the map!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Steve Caplan

A quick search of Google Scholar yielded some of my publications on Jenny’s Lab Lit site, in addition to the expected scientific papers. If that’s not a sign of Lab Lit on the map, then I don’t know what is! … Continue reading →

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Lab Lit on the map!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Steve Caplan

A couple weeks ago I traveled to Purdue University to deliver 2 seminars. The first one, the “original invitation” was from the Dept. of Biology and was entitled “Lessons on the Biogenesis of Tubular Recycling Endosomes.” The second one, if … Continue reading →

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A week of betrayal

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Steve Caplan

Winter has finally arrived here in Nebraska; from mid-50 degree F weather just a few days ago, we hit a chilly low of 1 degree F early this morning. Even some of the local youth actually abandoned their gym shorts … Continue reading →

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A Degree of Betrayal

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Steve Caplan

What a week it’s been! My book launch for “A Degree of Betrayal” in now finally underway! I am delighted to report that “A Degree of Betrayal” is now officially on sale! This story, part mystery, part literary fiction and … Continue reading →

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Has a career in science become a dog’s life?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Steve Caplan

Ginger, after retrieving a gazillion tennis balls on a beautiful Sunday morning. “A dog’s life?” Certainly a misnomer if I’ve ever heard one; at least for this dog, life is good. Adopted by a loving family, huge walks walks and … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers?

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Steve Caplan

A few days ago I received an email from “The American International Journal of Contemporary Research“–now there’s an oxymoronic journal title: American International. Make up your minds! Apparently, this journal is not good at ‘making up its mind,’ as the … Continue reading →

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Mass disgruntlement among scientists is growing

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Steve Caplan

This popped into my inbox today, and probably into those of every other American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology member. Life made easy–no need to blog my disgruntlement–it’s all been done for me (see standard letter below). But I … Continue reading →

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From Omaha to Umea: Adventures and misadventures

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Steve Caplan

Some time ago I was contacted and asked whether I would be willing to fly to Umea, Sweden, and deliver a seminar. Rhetorical question for someone who loves to travel to new places, and had not yet had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Circle Game

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Steve Caplan

Over the last 6 weeks, 2 of my 6 graduate students have defended their dissertations and graduated–which brings me great joy in that they were each highly sought after and both will be heading to outstanding research labs of their … Continue reading →

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The week in review

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Steve Caplan

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 →

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