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Inside the Scientific Box: History and Challenges Today
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In Memoriam
In Memory of Dr. Thomas J. LeCompte (1964-2025), Detector Designer and Champion of Education and Science.
Prologue
Defining "the box"
Someone…

Real Research in Unexpected Places: Backyards, Barns, Bayous
Challenging the Myth of Institutional Labs
21st-century science labors under the myth that good experimental science requires expensive lab facilities…

Why Won’t You Look at My New Theory?
In any forum where science is discussed, there will always be people who have a great new personal theory and can't understand why no one else is interested…

Thoughts on the Complexity of Modern Science
Science today is incredibly complex. Anyone who ever did scientific research knows that, but many in the general public seem to be completely unaware of…

Should You Do Science for Love or for Money
While I served on the math faculty of the US Air Force Academy, we invited numerous cadets to participate in self-funded research…

APS March & April Meetings: Guide for Physics Grad Students
Overview of the APS March and April Meetings
I'll try not to make a habit out of this, but I believe there's something to add to this chapter of the…

How to Publish in a Physics Journal (Addendum)
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... SeriesPart I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year of College
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How to Publish Your PhD Research in Physics Journals
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Research Ethics for Physicists: Keep a Detailed Lab Notebook
Starting Your Research and Keeping Good Records
Now, where were we? Oh yes — you have started your actual research work. You and your adviser have…

Initiating Physics PhD Research: Getting Started Effectively
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…

Choosing a Physics Research Advisor in Graduate School
Full Chapter List - So You Want To Be A Physicist... Series
Part I: Early Physics Education in High schools
Part II: Surviving the First Year…
