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Job Hunting: All the Awkward Parts of Dating, But Without Any Kissing…

When I was teaching software development and data science university courses, the second most common thing students wanted to talk to me about was career advice. (The most common question was of course, “What will the final be like?”) Usually, students wanted help with what we might call the “procedural”…

Career Advice

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Job Hunting: All the Awkward Parts of Dating, But Without Any Kissing…
Job Hunting: All the Awkward Parts of Dating, But Without Any Kissing…
Career Advice

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Published in Elemental

·Aug 30, 2019

How I Used Video Gaming Research to Get Healthy

If you hate exercise and strict diets, this story is for you — A few months ago I was at a health and wellness fair, mostly looking for free swag for my kids. I sat down at a cholesterol and blood pressure screening booth and the nurse told me that my blood pressure and cholesterol were both high for my age. Hearing the…

Health

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How I Used Video Gaming Research to Get Healthy
How I Used Video Gaming Research to Get Healthy
Health

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Aug 14, 2019

How Not to Start a Business

How I accidentally turned my doomed-to-fail graphic design boutique agency into a successful software company that grossed over $100,000. — A few years ago, I was working as a software developer for a small telephone company. I spent most of the day updating in-house customer service management software and tracking down billing anomalies in our database. …

Entrepreneurship

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How Not to Start a Business
How Not to Start a Business
Entrepreneurship

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Published in Science Fictioned

·Aug 12, 2019

Cryptic Evolution

An educational fantasy story about cryptic genetic variation and Victorian-era gothic magic. — Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Fiction

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Cryptic Evolution
Cryptic Evolution
Fiction

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Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Aug 6, 2019

Three Questions Every Writer Has To Answer To Be Successful

I struggled for years to feel like a successful writer until I realized I didn’t know what that actually meant. — There is no shortage of advice available on how to become a successful writer. Countless books, online courses, workshops, retreats, conferences, podcasts, and even cruises stand ready and waiting to provide you with great insights on how to improve your craft. But before you sign up for one more class…

Writing

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Three Questions Every Writer Has To Answer To Be Successful
Three Questions Every Writer Has To Answer To Be Successful
Writing

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Published in Science Fictioned

·Aug 5, 2019

Stolen Memories

An educational sci-fi story about evolutionary neural behavior and post-apocalyptic prison breaks. — Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Short Story

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Stolen Memories
Stolen Memories
Short Story

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Published in Science Fictioned

·Jul 29, 2019

The Ancient Fellowship of Goblins and Bacteria

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Fiction

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The Ancient Fellowship of Goblins and Bacteria
The Ancient Fellowship of Goblins and Bacteria
Fiction

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Published in Science Fictioned

·Jul 29, 2019

The Frightening Connection Between Zombie Ants and Middle School Kids

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Fiction

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The Frightening Connection Between Zombie Ants and Middle School Kids
The Frightening Connection Between Zombie Ants and Middle School Kids
Fiction

14 min read


Published in Science Fictioned

·Jul 29, 2019

The Magical Courtship Rituals of Frogs, Bats, and Wizards

Introduction Science Fictioned is a series of science fiction and fantasy stories based on scientific research papers. Each article starts by explaining the science behind the paper in normal-person terms, followed by a short science fiction or fantasy story based on the science. The content in this article is based on…

Fiction

14 min read

The Magical Courtship Rituals of Frogs, Bats, and Wizards
The Magical Courtship Rituals of Frogs, Bats, and Wizards
Fiction

14 min read


Published in Science Fictioned

·Jul 29, 2019

About Science Fictioned

The story behind the stories. — Many years ago, I was working as a research scientist reading an extremely boring research paper. My eyes began to glaze over. I found myself rereading the same laboratory procedures section over and over again. My stomach growled—its way of suggesting a more interesting activity. …

Writing

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About Science Fictioned
About Science Fictioned
Writing

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Lee Falin

Lee Falin

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Scientist & Storyteller, Creator of Science Fictioned: https://medium.com/science-fictioned. You can find my books and stories here: https://LeeFalin.com

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