Profile
Adam Ruben
My CV
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Education:
Princeton University (1997-2001), Johns Hopkins University (2001-2008)
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Qualifications:
BA in Molecular Biology; PhD in Biology
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Work History:
Lecturer – Johns Hopkins University, Freelance Writer and Comedian
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Current Job:
Associate Director, Vaccine Stabilization & Logistics, Sanaria Inc.; TV Host, Science Channel
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About Me:
I live in Washington, DC with my wife, 6-year-old daughter, and 3-year-old son. In my spare time, I like playing pinball and even wrote a book about it. I’ve also been performing stand-up comedy for several years, and I travel a lot for my performances.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’ve always been surprised how some students can get all the way through school having met lots of science teachers–but having never met a real scientist. Sometimes scientists can seem like mythical creatures, but once students meet them, they realize they’re just human beings. I’d use the money to arrange field trips for students in poor schools in Washington, DC to visit scientists at their laboratories.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
life-saving, fun-having biology-doer
What did you want to be after you left school?
A bioengineer, a writer, and a comedian.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really. I was a rule-follower. I had detention one day in tenth grade because I tossed a crumpled-up piece of paper into the recycle bin, and my French teacher apparently had a thing against students throwing paper during class. (I then got into more trouble for not attending detention because, it being my only time there, I went to the wrong room.)
Who is your favourite singer or band?
The Beatles
What's your favourite food?
Fresh tomatoes when they're in season
Tell us a joke.
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.
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