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No escape from the geeky scientist phenotype–or is that stereotype?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Steve Caplan

Professor John Nerdelbaum Frink, Jr., scientist from “The Simpsons.” A familiar stereotype. For years I’ve been trying to combat the misconception that all scientists are, generally speaking, a geekish bunch who have little or no interest in anything but their … Continue reading →

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Hey, I didn’t even get the grant!

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Steve Caplan

Scientists today spend a considerable chunk of their time writing: grants, protocols, manuscripts, reviews, grant reviews, etc. One of the bureaucratic requirements that most of us are familiar with is the “progress report.” Every year — or even after every … Continue reading →

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Unconscious gender bias? What do I picture when I think of a scientist?

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Steve Caplan

Recent years have seen a lot of discussion on the blogosphere on gender bias in science. There is no question that awareness is always the first step in heading for a solution. Do I have an unconscious bias against women … Continue reading →

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Perennial publicity hound

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Steve Caplan

Well here it is. I have finally managed the ultimate in publicity stunts: wangling an interview/feature story with the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Beware of TMI–for those of you who are not so savvy with the … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Steve Caplan

It’s finally here, the “Book Launch” for my new novel, “Welcome Home, Sir,” published by Anaphora Literary Press! After the 13 year struggle for publishing “Matter Over Mind,” this time I seem to have done it with the speed of … Continue reading →

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One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich–no, no, in my life

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Steve Caplan

For the record, I had actually planned this blog for some time, but for one reason or another, never got around to writing and posting it. With the furor over scientists’ approach to work in the lab still fresh from … Continue reading →

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